February 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    Hi All. So I dropped into the January thread to only remember it’s February ha ha

    I’m trying to catch up so sorry for some long overdue comments.

    Obviously my mileage for February is zero.
    Just a quick update, stitches came out last week and a new cast is on for the next 3 weeks. After that I start PT 3 days a week for at least 6 weeks to start. Besides that life is boring. I've been going into the office, which can be exhausting (my co worker picks me up), otherwise I've just been sitting at home.

    @skippygirlsmom Glad to hear that the stitches have come out. I hope that it's one of the new Plastic Walking cast's that you can remove - allowing you to get a good soak in a Tub or Shower without the old double Plastic Garbage Bag trick to keep the cast dry. One of the ladies in our little club had a similar break to her ankle last winter ( ironically we were within 500m of the hospital ) and she is back to running and up to 10-15k depending on terrain and weekly distance all ready completed. The pin and screws stay in unless they start to cause severe discomfort after the bones have healed. PT is amazing, especially if the PT is a fellow runner/athlete who understands what your recovery goals are.

    Feeling your Boredom - Pain on sitting at home. We have 3 people in our local shop/office.
    Working from home and rotating in to the office every 3 to 6 work days depending on jobs/projects so if one person gets covid the other 2 are still operational. So if I am champion on a project that takes 3 days then everyone else stays home until my project is completed.
    Missing the Human Social Face to Face contact but the hospitalization numbers prove that the social distancing is working to flatten the infection curves.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,782 Member
    TheMinx89 wrote: »
    Hey Everyone! Just joined MFP, and have been training (since Jan) to run a 4.2 mile run on April 24th,2021. Really looking forward to using these monthly threads as a way to keep me accountable, but also surround myself with some fellow runners!

    I've always been an athlete, but have really never had the self-discipline to be consistent with running. I'd power out a mile, just to get it over with. Over the last month, I've slowly gotten to a point where I'm enjoying running and am trying to increase my distance, rather than just looking at speed and powering through a single mile.

    Currently reading Running on Air, and trying to really master my breathing, as well as increase the distance I can run in each individual running session! :)

    Edit: Feb goal is 60 miles, currently at 10 miles as of 02.10.21

    Welcome. You’ll find all the running support you need right here.

    Keep up the good work.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    February Goal: Hike/Run the "C's" *

    2/1 off
    2/2 3.50 Cote D'Ivoire and Cape Verde Islands
    2/3 off
    2/4 3.35 Cambodia
    2/5 Life
    2/6 3.55 Cameroon
    2/7 4.30 Canada
    2/8 off
    2/9 2.10 (no "travel")
    2/10 3.35 Chad

    Total 20.15


    @skippygirlsmom : glad the stitches are out!

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    *So, my 2021 resolution is to hike/run all 193 (or 195 depending on your source) countries of the world this year. This could be difficult, since I don’t have a passport. But YouTube to the rescue! I have been using the site to take train “trips” recently, and have found them strangely motivating. Why not use Youtube vlogs to hike/run the world (and learn something about each country)?

  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    Welcome @TheMinx89!

    @quilteryoyo I’m so glad you’ve been able to get in so much walking!

    @katharmonic Hope you feel better soon!

    I ran 2.2 miles around the neighborhood last night. The weather forecast of course keeps changing for Saturday’s race. It looks like it is going to be rainy and in the high 40s. I’ve run in that before, so I feel a lot better than when they said 20 and snow.
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    Another slow and shortened route this morning. Just taking it easy for now.

    2/1 3.16
    2/2 3.16
    2/3 3.19
    2/4 3.16
    2/5 3.4
    2/6 3.8
    2/7 6.2
    2/8 3.2
    2/9 3.17
    2/10 1.5
    2/11 2.0

    Total 36 / 90 for the month
    107 / 1114 for the year

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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    2-1 6.1k treadmill
    2-2 5k treadmill + yoga
    2-3 6k slow
    2-4 6k easy + yoga
    2-5 5k treadmill
    2-6 6k slow + yoga
    2-7 5k treadmill
    2-8 7k slow
    2-9 6k treadmill + yoga
    2-10 7k slow
    2-11 6k treadmill + yoga

    February Total: 65.1k
    February Goal: 150k

    Had a couple of inches of snow overnight, so rather than dispute with the cars for right of way, had fun on the treadmill.

    @TheMinx89 Welcome to the group!!!

    When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?

    PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
    Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,497 Member
    @HonuNui When I was in the AF, I had a 3 month class with a guy from Chad - it was a military exchange thing. He was so nice. I found it interesting that, at the time, if you joined their military (which I think was mandatory for some), you were basically in for life and had to serve whether you got paid or not. Also, he was going back to an arranged marriage. So different from our culture.

    Thanks @marisap2010 ! I'm glad the forecast looks better for your run.

  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @142jmh - love your pup! I have several friends who have Burmese Mountain dogs who run agility with them! I find it so fun to watch them run! They aren't fast but they really enjoy themselves!
    @katharmonic - so many of the big dogs I have met, Burmese, St Bernards, Great Danes, Giant Schnauzers, etc. are such lovers! They just want to lean against you and get loved and petted. Too bad they mostly come put to my waist at least and almost knock me over!
    Also my dd has told us the 2nd dose vaccine is creating some pretty awful side affects. She did not have any but many of her coworkers and patients have. Basically she said it can be as little as fatigue and as bad as a fever and flu like symptoms. I hope it is just fatigue and headache for you
    @Faebert - not sure if you can get kinesiology tape of some kind there but here is a link to the KT Tape site. They have all kinds of videos for taping various body parts. I think most are also on YouTube. Like others have said I would not do anything until you are pretty much pain free.
    Welcome @TheMinx89 to our crazy group. Warning this thread moves fast (we are a chatty bunch) but just jump in to the conversation or ask questions.
    @quilteryoyo - glad there was no body and you didn't end up as joggers! Also your mom is doing great!
    @polskagirl01 - is the AQ usually bad where you are now? You really did a great job getting run in even if in pieces!
    @juliet3455 - I miss the face to face interactions too and even with the few zoom calls with friends it just isn't the same.

    Weather - of course right now when I can't really run much (reading @katharmonic's ladder workout made me want to run intervals 😢) the weather is perfect. We do have a small threat of rain this weekend but it is staying in the high 50's/low 60's. I am sure about the time I can run more it will get hot again.
    My dd let me know that they are expecting nearly a foot of snow this weekend in Seattle! Yikes - I am sure it will be coming across the US after that!
    I went out for a walk/run yesterday and ended up just walking for the vast majority of it because my hamstring was just not having any part of it. The pelicans were back, I am guessing there must be a lot of fish right now or something drawing them in. Or maybe they are getting ready to nest.
    The hamstring continued to hurt last night and I couldn't get comfortable all night. I see a nap in my future but I want to get in some strength work first.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,497 Member
    @shanaber I hope your hamstring feels better and allows you to get some rest tonight. I also hope you had a nice nap this afternoon.

    @SummerSkier Ice coated trees are really pretty, but I know that means really treacherous roads. Stay safe and enjoy the rest.

    @polskagirl01 When I was a child, we burned coal. It is a pretty nasty form of heat. I'm glad it was better this morning.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,497 Member
    @katharmonic Hugs. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Speaking of donuts, @polskagirl01 , it's almost paczki time...
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Tramboman wrote: »
    Speaking of donuts, @polskagirl01 , it's almost paczki time...

    You missed it, the pączki are gone! But I do think a few countries celebrate something similar on Tuesday :)
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,497 Member
    @kgirlhart Burrr! That's REALLY cold. I don't blame you for staying in.

    @marisap2010 Yeah. They should have let you know earlier. Good luck.

    Happy New Year @noblsheep ! I think I may be a day late, but the sentiment is there.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Tramboman wrote: »
    Speaking of donuts, @polskagirl01 , it's almost paczki time...

    You missed it, the pączki are gone! But I do think a few countries celebrate something similar on Tuesday :)

    That would be us people of Polish extraction in northeast Ohio!!!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    edited February 2021
    2-1 6.1k treadmill
    2-2 5k treadmill + yoga
    2-3 6k slow
    2-4 6k easy + yoga
    2-5 5k treadmill
    2-6 6k slow + yoga
    2-7 5k treadmill
    2-8 7k slow
    2-9 6k treadmill + yoga
    2-10 7k slow
    2-11 6k treadmill + yoga
    2-12 7k measy (between moderate and easy)

    February Total: 82.1k
    February Goal: 150k

    Cloudy, low 20s F, with a nasty little wind from the east. Fastest 7k since last November, and I earned the "Year of the Ox" badge as well.

    @kgirlhart It's best not to run in temperatures like that.

    When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?

    PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
    Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Tramboman wrote: »
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Tramboman wrote: »
    Speaking of donuts, @polskagirl01 , it's almost paczki time...

    You missed it, the pączki are gone! But I do think a few countries celebrate something similar on Tuesday :)

    That would be us people of Polish extraction in northeast Ohio!!!

    Well in that case, "Smacznego!" Enjoy!

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