March 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,552 Member
    @Avidkeo I didn't realize that the Fenix 6 was a Garmin. Hahaha. I'm glad you are liking it. I do love the watch face.

    @marisap2010 I hope the massaging helps with the calf issues. Cramps are horrible! Fingers crossed for you that you get the job!

  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    3-1 7k slow
    3-2 7k easy
    3-3 7k easy
    3-4 7k slow
    3-5 7k easy
    3-6 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
    3-7 7k slow
    3-8 7k moderate
    3-9 7k easy
    3-10 7k tempo-ish
    3-11 7k easy
    3-12 7k measy
    3-13 7k tempo
    3-14 7k measy

    March Total: 98k
    March Goal: 150k

    Sunny, upper 30s F, with a light breeze from the northwest. Legs were a touch tired today, but that's to be expected. Thanks to all who offered kudos and good thoughts -- that's what keeps me going.

    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: 6,552 Member
    edited March 2021
    @Teresa502 Sounds like you had a great time in Hendersonville with your friends! Congrats on getting your HM in too!

    @katharmonic That sounds like a lovely run, but a bit cold for me. The yoga class sounds interesting. I'm like you and would think if it was open to everyone that they would explain the poses and be a "beginners" class in order to get people interested in continuing. That sounds like it would have scared people away...I know it would have me.

    @kgirlhart You had a very productive day. Glad the dog went home when you yelled at it.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Happy PI Day!

    I ran yesterday and will get out today for a walk with the pup later.

    @katharmonic - That is one of the reasons I hate most yoga classes even beginner ones online. They assume you already know the names of what you are supposed to do and move so fast. I end up stopping and restarting the videos so much that it just isn't enjoyable.
    @marisap2010 - good luck with the job application! For the cramp, you may want to make sure you have enough water before you go to bed. I got one once during a run when it was hot and I was likely a little dehydrated. My calf muscle turned into a hard ball and hurt so bad. I massaged and walked it out but it hurt for at least a week and ended up a little bruised. You can also try some foam rolling if it isn't too sore.
    @avidkeo - congratulations on the new toy!
    @skippygirlsmom - so excited that you were able to walk your 5k! I hope your ankle isn't too sore now. Also I have never been in a race that gave shoes as part of the swag! That is so awesome!! Of course we don't have a Fleet Feet near us either.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,876 Member
    Well done @ContraryMaryMary! Looks like a beautiful day!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,552 Member
    @shanaber I forgot it was PI day. Thanks for reminding me. Had I realized it earlier, I might have ran 3.14 miles instead of stopping when I did. Oh well.

    Congratulations on your great race @ContraryMaryMary ! Love the pictures. Looks like a beautiful course.

    @Scott6255 Great job on the HM. I hope it is just a fluke and you aren't getting PF again!

    Love those shoes too @skippygirlsmom !
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,213 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary yay looks like a lot of fun!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @Scott6255 - two questions... how old are your shoes? Are your calves tight? When I had PF those were the two things my PT focused in on as typically having an affect on PF. I ended up tearing mine wearing new shoes that were probably not right for me. Now though if I feel any niggles I first check in on my calves then look to see if my shoes need updating.

    Great race @ContraryMaryMary! Always nice to have a great run and cut time without really pushing yourself to exhaustion! Your friends look very hot though.

    @skippygirlsmom - love the new shoes!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,573 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @Scott6255 - two questions... how old are your shoes? Are your calves tight? When I had PF those were the two things my PT focused in on as typically having an affect on PF. I ended up tearing mine wearing new shoes that were probably not right for me. Now though if I feel any niggles I first check in on my calves then look to see if my shoes need updating.

    Yep, since both feet hurt I immediately thought it could be worn shoes. But I checked and I only have 250 miles on this pair. I usually get close to 500 miles out of the Ghosts (been wearing Ghosts for several years). And yes, both calves are tight, but that's my normal. I roll them at least once a day, most days twice.
    Long ago I heard that a common cause of PF was weak calves, so I do single leg calf raises 3-4 times a week.
    All that being said,.no pain this morning 🤞
    And since I get PF once a year, maybe I've been trying to get too much out of my shoes, and should retire this pair for a while and see if it goes with the shoes. Sure would be a good excuse to get new shoes, but I can't afford to replace shoes after only 250 miles. Oh well, see what happens ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,552 Member
    @rheddmobile Glad your hip is behaving and you are doing better after your fall. Nice run this morning.

    @polskagirl01 Nice bike ride. Watch issues are so annoying. 21st century issues! :lol:

    @marisap2010 Great run. Glad your calf is okay.

    @Scott6255 Glad you have no pain this morning and hope you figure out the cause.

  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    3-1 7k slow
    3-2 7k easy
    3-3 7k easy
    3-4 7k slow
    3-5 7k easy
    3-6 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
    3-7 7k slow
    3-8 7k moderate
    3-9 7k easy
    3-10 7k tempo-ish
    3-11 7k easy
    3-12 7k measy
    3-13 7k tempo
    3-14 7k measy
    3-15 7k easy

    March Total: 105k
    March Goal: 150k

    Mostly sunny, mid 20s F, with a nasty wind from the northeast.

    Congratulations to all the racers!!!!!

    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)
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,876 Member
    edited March 2021
    March 1 – Exercise Bike (6.33 miles) + Strength training
    March 2 – 5.07 miles
    March 3 – Exercise Bike (7 miles) + strength
    March 4 – 5.35 miles (morning) + 3.05 miles (evening – hill repeats)
    March 5 – rest
    March 6 – 12.01 miles
    March 7 – Hiking – 2.27 miles – 1340 elevation gain
    March 8 – 5.18 miles
    March 9 – 3.34 miles
    March 10 – 5.18 miles
    March 11 – 5.21 miles
    March 12 – Hiking – 4.5 miles
    March 13 – 13.13 miles
    March 14 – Rest
    March 15 – 5.02 miles + strength

    I miss it beginning to get daylight towards the end of my early morning run. I know here in my part of the world that the daylight time is getting longer though so I will be patient and just keep charging my light which gave out on me this morning but I was almost finished anyway. It was 44F when I ran but a little breezy. I wore a sleeveless top under a long sleeve tech shirt with capris and that combo worked well.

    @Scott6255 – I hope your PF is not coming back. Glad things were better today.
    Love those tie-dyed shoes @skippygirlsmom! I have a pair of tie-dyed from the Vegas RNR half marathon but I like your colors better. The pair that I have are Launch I believe and don’t have a lot of support. I wear them for casual every day shoes. BTW, how is Skip doing?
    @quilteryoyo – No shame in being slow! I’m slow as molasses but keep putting one foot in front of the other.
    Wow @polskagirl01 – That would be some speedy biking! I took my bike to the shop for a routine service last week. They are supposed to have it ready today.
    @marisap2010 – Hope the calf is feeling better soon.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,334 Member
    Great racing everyone!!

    And I love those shoes @skippygirlsmom ! I have a pair of tie-dyed ghosts on my shelf but I think the color is a little different. I have a purple/pink kind of tie-dye pair now and I love them. A fun show just makes me happy!

    @Scott6255 Sorry to hear your feet/calves are acting up. My husband has had recurring PF issues too. He does the rolling as well and feels like it helps. He also started running with a calf compression sleeve and says it was a major help. Maybe worth a shot?

    @nickseger Beautiful pic!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,552 Member
    @Tramboman Great job getting out in those conditions!

    @Teresa502 Glad you were almost home before your lights went out. Great running. I do believe you are just a little bit faster than I am. Too bad we don't live a little bit closer - we could probably run well together.

    @nickseger Nice. That is a really fast HM. I'm hoping my first one will be under 3 hours. You're doing great on the weight loss too. BEAUTIFUL picture!

    @Camaramandy648 Glad you are taking it easy this week. I'm sure the time change didn't help things either.

    Love the pictures @martaindale ! Those hikes must be so much fun with the family!

    That is excellent news @skippygirlsmom ! You'll be back to running in no time!

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