March 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Update: So far, I have lost about 5.1 lbs (196.2 down to 191.1). I did not expect to lose weight this fast, while still eating a lot (2,300-2,800 calories/day). I guess I must have really been overdoing it before haha. I had a great 12x400 meter workout yesterday (60 second rest breaks), which felt surprisingly good for being in a calorie deficit. Hopefully this trend continues for a few more weeks.
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My goal this month is to lose weight while successfully training for a half marathon on 4/3. I've run many halfs and a half dozen full marathons in the past, and always gain weight while training. This time, I'm counting calories and being conscious of my diet, hoping to curb that trend.
I'm also shooting for a sub-1:35:00 half marathon, which is about a 7:14 pace. That's really aggressive for me (prior PR was 1:36:11; 7:20 pace). So far, the training has gone well!
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pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »pfeiferlindsey wrote: »3/1 - No running - Spin and strength training
3/2 - 4 early morning miles that felt really awesome
Total for March - 4 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 66 miles
I have to say, even though I don't respond a lot, I do read and you all are such a positive, upbeat bunch and I love it. I love the motivation.
I did the challenges 2 years ago, but then "The Year That Will Be Forgotten" happened.
So:
March 3 - 3.11 miles
March 4 - 3.11 miles
March 5 - Today will be some spin and strength
Total for March - 10.22 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 59.78 miles
My huge goal this year is to get my base back that I lost last year. Before 2020, I was averaging 1000+ mile years and last year, I barely got to 600. So, my base is shot.
I ran 5 miles today without walking and felt totally amazing the entire time. Super happy with how it went and I have no doubt that I'll get to my goals this year. March goal is to get up to 6 miles comfortably and I'm sure I can do it.
March 6 - 5 miles
Total for March - 15.22 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 54.78 miles
Donated blood on Saturday morning, so I kind of expected my Sunday run to be a bit rough. Ended up being a beautiful day and I was actually 20 seconds faster per mile than what I normally run. Perhaps the slight weight loss helped
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March 7 - 3.19 miles
March 8 - Spinning after work - No running today
Total for March - 18.41 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 51.59 miles
Well...it caught up to me. Today's run with rough, but I got through it. Was a beautiful morning and considering I almost didn't get out there, I'll take it as a win.
March 9 - 4.5 miles
Total for March - 22.91 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 47.09 miles
Get busy for one day and you miss so much!
I'll have my first in person race in over a year (it will be 444 days to be exact) on March 20 and I'm excited but nervous. Just trying to focus on what I can control. I signed up for the last start time, so hopefully won't be a busy course.
March 10 - 3.12 miles of speed work
March 12 - 3.11 miles - Just a good ol' 5K to start the day
Total for March - 29.14 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 40.86 miles
Quick update for the weekend...
March 13 - 5.57 miles
March 14 - 3.26 miles
Total for March - 37.97 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 32.03 miles
So I am adding a small weekly goal for this week...I'd like to run a total of 20 miles. I think I can do it.
March 15 - Spin and weights
March 16 - 3.11 miles and weights
Total for March - 41.08 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 28.92 miles
Miles for the week (March 15-March 21) - 3.11 miles with 16.89 miles to go
Leg work last night and speed work this morning = sore me....eeek.
March 17 - 4.07 miles
Total for March - 45.15 miles
Goal for March - 70 miles
Miles to go - 24.85 miles
Miles for the week (March 15-March 21) - 7.18 miles with 12.82 miles to go5 -
@shanaber Glad you didn't have any major side affects from the shots. My arm is not as sore this morning as it was last night. Mom said hers is a little sore today, but that is all, so far. I did read last night that if you have had CoVID prior to the shot that you tend to have a reaction to the first shot and not the second one. So, fingers crossed that we are going to be okay. I'm glad your hamstring is mostly behaving and hope you get your PT appointment soon.
Pretty windbreaker @polskagirl01 . Great that you went out and did your run anyway. You are so disciplined. Hahaha about the 100 meter time trial!4 -
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
3-16 7k easy
3-17 7k easy
March Total: 119k
March Goal: 150k
Absolutely gorgeous morning -- sunny, low 30s F, and no wind.
@Avidkeo Glad everything turned out OK.
@polskagirl01 That's an awesome jacket!!
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)4 -
@katharmonic – glad you are being proactive in treating your back. Fingers crossed that you can “gently” run the half this weekend. If not, maybe you can get away from work early one day before the month end and do it virtually. I’m sure you can rally up some friends to run segments with you.
Hugs @Avidkeo. That had to be scary.
You can totally do it @pfeferlindsey!
I got my first COVID vaccination yesterday also @quilteryoyo. I got on the waiting list at a couple of pharmacies in case they had extra shots at the end of the day and needed an extra arm. I was told that once the vaccine is taken out, it has to be used within 6 hours. Even though I’m not in the current eligibility group, they would rather use it on others than to let it go to waste when they have people who don’t show up for their appointments. I got lucky and had a 2-hour window to get there. This pharmacy is within walking distance of my office, but I’m working from home this week and therefore, it’s a 45-minute drive. Only a sore arm so far!
Congrats on the weight loss @nickseger!
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@Avidkeo i am glad you are okay!2
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@Avidkeo that sounds like a scary experience. Hope it doesn't happen again.
Yay for those of you getting your vaccines with few side effects!
I'm on day 3 of not running. It feels strange, but also scarily easy to get out of that routine. I saw the PT today and it definitely helped. I saw this same PT two years ago when I originally injured my back and she is also my running coach's girlfriend so she's very familiar with my situation, lol. It's the same problem as before, the sacro-illiac joint on the left side get out of place and irritated.
Last time I was desperate to get better quickly because I had my first Spartan race coming up. Today she asked what crazy things I'm up to now and I told her that I'm supposed to run a HM this weekend more importantly I need to be able to hike high peaks next weekend. She said we should be able to get me there for hiking, but if I wanted to do that I should probably not run the HM. I agreed, reluctantly. But maybe we can revisit the question on Friday when I see her again just in case I'm feeling way better. Maybe a run/walk strategy? Obviously I'm having a hard time giving it up. @Teresa502 good suggestion on trying to fit one in later in the month but I'm running out of days in March after my trip. We'll see though.
So the current plan is no running for the time being, I can walk or bike and do some upper body (seated) for strength. I have a few exercises to do a few times a day and I'm using the heating pad and sauna. Hopefully good to go by next week7 -
@Teresa502 Glad you got your vaccine yesterday. Still just a sore arm for me, and it feels much better today. Mom got sick at her stomach tonight, but she's pretty sure it was the sandwich she ate for dinner, not the shot. I hope that's the case.
@katharmonic Glad you got to see the PT and it's one that is familiar with your situation. I'm glad she thinks you will be able to go for your hiking weekend. I hope it starts to feel better soon.0 -
3/01 - 2.75 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/02 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/03 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - Driveway laps
3/04 - 2.70 miles - 4.5 mph - First run/walk after surgery on the rural road near home
3/05 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Field walk
3/06 - 3.00 miles - 4.6 mph - Walk/run on rural road
3/07 - 2.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/08 - 2.25 miles - 4.0 mph - Walk/run on the driveway
3/09 - 2.50 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk - ladder
3/10 - 3.50 miles - 4.5 mph - Walk/run on rural road
3/11 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/12 - 2.30 miles - 4.5 mph - Treadmill walk/run
3/13 - 1.00 mile - 3.6 mph - Field walk
3/14 - 2.30 miles - 4.6 mph - Driveway laps & 0.50 walk warm up and cool down on the driveway
3/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/16 - 3.00 miles - 4.6 mph - Treadmill &0.50 walk for warm up and cool down
3/17 - 1.00 mile - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk - helped mow mom's lawn this afternoon
March total: 39.30/62 miles
My neighbor and I had made plans to mow my mom's lawn after I got home from work today, so, in order to keep my streak alive, I got up early enough this morning to do a mile walk on the treadmill.
It was sprinkling rain when I got off work, but it didn't do much. After much finagling, we decided we would try to mow before the rain started in earnest. We had some mower issues, since this is the first time we have mowed this year and we didn't do the maintenance earlier that dad usually does. Fortunately, another neighbor, who mows lawns for a living, came down with his big mower to help. He did the big part, I pushed mowed the tight places and helped weed eat, and the other neighbor weed eat. I was sprinkling when we started, but didn't get hard enough for us to have to stop. So, we did get it mowed, and got a little damp too. Glad it was warm! AND great to have such sweet neighbors.
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March Goal: 100 Miles
3/1: 1.32 miles
3/2: 5.32 miles
3/3: 5.32 miles
3/4: 5.52 miles
3/5: 1.40 miles
3/6: 1.20 miles
3/7: 10.02 miles
3/8: 1.43 miles
3/9: 6.02 miles
3/10: 6.09 miles
3/11: 5.41 miles
3/12: 1.51 miles
3/13: 1.42 miles
3/14: 10.02 miles
3/15: 1.58 miles
3/16: 5.31 miles
3/17: 5.25 miles
74.13/100 miles completed for March
I was tired yesterday and forgot to post my run. I ran a little over 5 miles yesterday and then again today. Both runs were good. The weather was nice but it is supposed to be colder and windier tomorrow. Work has been really busy so I am behind on the thread. I figured I would post these runs and then go back and read.
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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It snowed. I ran. Online schooling stinks.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Was in the low 40s this morning, and 30mph wind, so opted for a slow and easy treadmill session.
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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
3-16 7k easy
3-17 7k easy
3-18 5k treadmill
March Total: 124k
March Goal: 150k
Well, yesterday's gorgeousness was replaced by today's rain and mid 40s F, so opted for the dreadmill. Had almost forgotten how awful the treadmill is compared to running outside.
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)7 -
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 + 1.24 mile walk at lunch
March 16 – 3.45 miles + biking (5 miles)
March 17 – Strength + Walk (2.18 miles)
March 18 – 5.44 miles
When I rolled out of bed this morning, I looked at my weather app and it told me I had 55 minutes before the next rain shower moved in. I dressed quickly, fed the cat and got out the door. I only ended up getting sprinkled on during the last half mile. It was pretty breezy though.
@quilteryoyo – A co-worker got her first shot on Monday and she’s been nauseous ever since. There is also a stomach bug making its rounds so who knows if it is related to the shot or a virus. I hope your mom is feeling better today.
@Tramboman – I have such a hard time facing the treadmill. I would much rather get rained on!
Hope @rheddmobile and everyone in the south stayed safe from the tornados and bad weather last night.
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This place looks fun. I swear some of you look very familiar. Must be some sort of deja-vu.
I'm a low mileage runner/walker just starting out on building up my cardio in a new journey in health and fitness. I am planning to build that up to moderate mileage by the end of spring. I don't have any specific mileage goal yet as I am feeling myself out by time and effort. So I'll just add it up and see what I can do with that later.
I'll start my tracking with yesterday's run/walk since that's the first day I tracked distance and other data after dusting off the old running watch and HRM. The couple weeks prior to that I was just going by time using just the stopwatch feature on my phone. Wow, am I out of shape!
3/17 - 1.67 mile easy effort
3/18 - .98 mile steady state effort8 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »This place looks fun. I swear some of you look very familiar. Must be some sort of deja-vu.
I'm a low mileage runner/walker just starting out on building up my cardio in a new journey in health and fitness. I am planning to build that up to moderate mileage by the end of spring. I don't have any specific mileage goal yet as I am feeling myself out by time and effort. So I'll just add it up and see what I can do with that later.
I'll start my tracking with yesterday's run/walk since that's the first day I tracked distance and other data after dusting off the old running watch and HRM. The couple weeks prior to that I was just going by time using just the stopwatch feature on my phone. Wow, am I out of shape!
3/17 - 1.67 mile easy effort
3/18 - .98 mile steady state effort
Welcome! Just jump in anytime and comment and report your progress!2 -
Hi all. Mid month I know. I need to get my mojo back.
I have my first in person half marathon since 2019 this weekend. I won’t PR I’m sure. A goal is 2:10 B goal is 2:15 c goal is finish.
I’d like to get back to marathon shape. I just couldn’t train during the pandemic; I need my run crew 😞 18 miles was just too much for me.
So, if you’ll have me, I’d love to join the group. 💕
Oh eta: my miles for March so far. This week is a bit of a taper considering my half on Saturday. I usually try for 90-110 a month but have felt sort of meh about running lately. I need to un-meh
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Welcome @MissAtomicBomb238 and @WhatMeRunning! You are both welcome to comment and post whenever you see something that interests you! Beware, we are an active group
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@MissAtomicBomb238 - Best wishes on your half this weekend! We'll be your run crew (pre-run and post-run, of course, best we can do)
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Welcome and good luck this weekend @MissAtomicBomb238! We will need a full race report too!1
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Morning all. Definitely getting cooler in NZ, I could see my breath while running this morning. Made for a nice easy run.
I've had the Fenix for less than a week and I LOVE it. Its upped my running game. Today I did 8k with 9x 10 sec sprints. I'm enjoying this change up in training. And Im noticing a big difference already. I ended up with an average pace of 6:10 min/km and it felt easy, like my old average of 6:30. I'm feeling confident and prepared for my next HM in 4 weeks.8 -
@Tramboman Sounds like today was a failure in the "put the fun back in the run" goal. You did great to get it done!
@Teresa502 Glad you beat the rain. I just opted for the treadmill this afternoon since storms were forecast and it had been raining on and off all day. Mom started feeling better last night, and is back to her old self today. She said she's been eating like a horse today. We do think it was just too much grease for dinner, which she probably ate quickly because we were going to mow her lawn, when she hasn't had much in a while.
@MissAtomicBomb238 Welcome. You have some impressive times in previous HMs. Hope we can help you un-meh. Good luck on your Half this weekend.
Welcome @WhatMeRunning ! I run/walk most of the time too. Just take it easy in the beginning and don't try to increase your mileage too quickly. That's a sure way to get injured. Have you looked into the Couch to 5K (C25K) plans? Those seem to work for a lot of people. I had to repeat some weeks, but that's ok. I'm just coming back from open heart surgery to correct an aortic aneurysm, so am still in recovery mode.
@rheddmobile , @skippygirlsmom , and anyone else where the severe weather has been happening, I hope you and yours are safe!
@Avidkeo So glad you are loving your new watch and love seeing you so excited about your progress. You are doing great!3 -
3/01 - 2.75 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/02 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/03 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - Driveway laps
3/04 - 2.70 miles - 4.5 mph - First run/walk after surgery on the rural road near home
3/05 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Field walk
3/06 - 3.00 miles - 4.6 mph - Walk/run on rural road
3/07 - 2.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/08 - 2.25 miles - 4.0 mph - Walk/run on the driveway
3/09 - 2.50 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk - ladder
3/10 - 3.50 miles - 4.5 mph - Walk/run on rural road
3/11 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/12 - 2.30 miles - 4.5 mph - Treadmill walk/run
3/13 - 1.00 mile - 3.6 mph - Field walk
3/14 - 2.30 miles - 4.6 mph - Driveway laps & 0.50 walk warm up and cool down on the driveway
3/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/16 - 3.00 miles - 4.6 mph - Treadmill & 0.50 walk for warm up and cool down
3/17 - 1.00 mile - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk - helped mow mom's lawn this afternoon
3/18 - 3.00 miles - 4.5 mph - Treadmill & 0.5 walk for warm up and cool down
March total: 42.80/62 miles
It has been raining on and off all day today, with storms in the forecast, so I opted for a treadmill session again today. I was tired already, so was looking for an "easy" day. I did the running miles each at different speeds. The first one was a ladder from 4.5-5.0mph followed by a 3.8 mph walk, then came down the same ladder. The second I did a ladder from 4.5-4.7-4.5 and then a 3.8 mph walk, repeat. I did each rung for only one minute. The third mile I did at 4.5/3.8 mph for 4/1 minutes each. When figuring the stats on the runs, I was surprised that the 2nd and 3rd miles each came out at 4.4 mph. How can that be? I know it's due to rounding, but makes no logical sense to me that they can be that close when so much more of the time for mile 2 was above 4.5 mph. I must have spent an hour trying to figure out what I had done wrong. It's possible that I wrote one of the times down wrong. I made my brain hurt, so I quit and just went with it. LOL The total was 3.0 miles in 40:15 minutes for a 4.5 mph pace.3 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »@MissAtomicBomb238 - Best wishes on your half this weekend! We'll be your run crew (pre-run and post-run, of course, best we can do)
Haha thanks! I surely miss hitting a 19 mile run and just complaining the whole way with people, questioning our life choices, and then doing it all again.5 -
@quilteryoyo - That's an impressive comeback you are performing! Nice ladders on the treadmill today. I wish I had a suggestion on the average pace enigma. I was split between C25K or referencing my old training data, including one comeback from a 6 month downtime after a broken foot in 2016-2017. In the end I charged up my old Forerunner 635, swapped out the old battery in the HRM and plan on data gathering over the next couple weeks as I start off really easy. I just love tinkering and formulating, so I can't help but do it this way.3
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@WhatMeRunning That sounds like a very sound approach. How much did you run before? How long has it been since you have consistently ran?0
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Welcome @WhatMeRunning - you look familiar too. Maybe our tiny little pictures just make us all look alike in these forums. Anyway, welcome and good luck with your goals. Glad to see you jump right in the conversation!
Welcome to you too @MissAtomicBomb238! I hear you on needing my run crew to get through those long runs. It's my therapy as well as a necessity for the whole questioning your life choices thing. Best of luck on your half this weekend and can't wait to hear how it goes. Your time goals are similar to mine, or what mine would be the weekend if I hadn't messed up my back over the weekend.
Which, good news is that the back feels much better today. PT yesterday really made a big difference and I think popped things back into alignment. I'm moving a lot better, and more comfortable sitting and standing. That's 4 days without running. I did go to strength training this morning and did some upper body work. We were careful to only do seated things today to keep any strain off the back. And I sat in the sauna for a good 20 minutes. After work I took an hour long walk with the dog and even did a tiny test jog. It felt odd but not painful. But I didn't want to push it so it was only a minute or two. I thought about MobyCarp's test jogs up and down the hallway while making his eggs and smiled.
Tomorrow I have another PT session. I'm hopeful that it will be even better after that. And maybe I'll start running again? Like a half marathon on Saturday? We'll see what the PT says.
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@quilteryoyo the storms mostly went around us, we’re good here! Thanks for thinking of me!
Did 10k easy on the Greenline, I can’t tell if I’m still a bit tired from the vaccine or just haven’t done enough long runs recently but it was work. Chilly day! Two days ago it was 80 degrees with bright sunlight, today, 40, high winds, and misting rain. I would honestly rather run in 40 than 80 if it comes down to a choice but I was hoping for some sort of middle ground!
Saw a deer, several hawks, and a very nice farm doggy who followed us on the other side of the fence wagging his tail until we reached the edge of his property, then turned off and went home. All doggies should be so good!8 -
March Goal: 100 Miles
3/1: 1.32 miles
3/2: 5.32 miles
3/3: 5.32 miles
3/4: 5.52 miles
3/5: 1.40 miles
3/6: 1.20 miles
3/7: 10.02 miles
3/8: 1.43 miles
3/9: 6.02 miles
3/10: 6.09 miles
3/11: 5.41 miles
3/12: 1.51 miles
3/13: 1.42 miles
3/14: 10.02 miles
3/15: 1.58 miles
3/16: 5.31 miles
3/17: 5.25 miles
3/18: 5.21 miles
79.34/100 miles completed for March
This morning's run was tough, but I still ran a little over 5 miles. All week I have had a hard time getting up and going. I blame daylight savings time. Mostly it is hard to go to bed early and that makes it hard to get up. And this morning it was cold and windy and I just didn't want to go outside. But once I got out there I was glad. The run felt kind of hard because it was windy and the cold felt worse after having some really nice running weather. I am just really tired of winter.
I'm glad to hear so many are able to get the vaccine and are having mild side effects. I had my first shot on Sunday. My arm was sore that evening and Monday, but I have been fine since then.
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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