March 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Pretty shoes, @polskagirl01!
Great job on your race, @rheddmobile!
It was beautiful and 75F yesterday afternoon, so I broke out the shorts and blessed my neighbors with my pasty white legs and my new plaid Brooks!6 -
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 .
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 miles9 -
@rheddmobile fantastic race series! So impressed you took the initiative to create that on your own.
@teresa502 sorry your race got cancelled and your weekend plans fell apart. Hope you can find something fun to do this weekend as a substitute. On another note, I think its funny how we keep leap-frogging each other in the RTW Challenge You motivate me not to miss a running day!
7 miles this morning. Back to feeling the running struggle today. Was a slow pace, but effort felt hard. Stride length was short, felt stiff and uncomfortable. After the run, in retrospect, I can tell my hips felt tight, so I need to work more on hip mobility for the next few days to loosen that up.
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@polskagirl01 Hope the niggle was a fluke and the shoes will be okay. Also hope your race is allowed to happen.
@rheddmobile I enjoyed reading your race report. So sorry that you fell and lost your momentum. You did great on the series. Hopefully you can race in person next year and beat your nemesis.
@pfeiferlindsey Good luck on your in person race next week! What is the distance?
@Scott6255 I hope you get your hips loosened up and feel better in your runs. Funny that you and @Teresa502 keep leapfrogging each other. I have noticed that @HonuNui is staying about 2 miles ahead of me. I'm trying my best to catch her without overdoing it.3 -
@rheddmobile Great race and a great report!!!1
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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
March Total: 84k
March Goal: 150k
Sunny, low 40s F, with just a light breeze from the west. A nice day to run.
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 -
@rheddmobile great job on your personal running series!! Sorry about your fall, but great job! Enjoyed reading your report.
@polskagirl01 I wear just a 1/2 size bigger than you (US) so I get it. I have been wearing the Ghost 12s also and I should have hoarded a few too. I decided today I really need a new pair, probably before next weekend.
@pfeiferlindsey good luck on your race next weekend. I have a half marathon that day too and it's my first this year. I've run the distance but haven't done a HM race since Nov 2019 I just realized.
@Scott6255 sorry the run was a struggle again today. Hope you are able to open up the hips a little this week. I have been trying to keep up with you and @teresa502 in the RTW challenge too
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/21 :::: 3.2 :::: 3.2
03/02/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 5.2
03/03/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 8.4
03/04/21 :::: 2.9 :::: 11.2
03/05/21 :::: 5.0 :::: 16.3
03/06/21 :::: 9.0 :::: 25.3
03/07/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 29.3
03/08/21 :::: 2.4 :::: 31.7
03/09/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 31.7
03/10/21 :::: 3.7 :::: 35.4
03/11/21 :::: 4.5 :::: 39.8
03/12/21 :::: 10.1 :::: 50.0/100 mile goal
I managed to do it - I convinced myself to get out there and do my long run this morning. The fact that it was 45 degrees out this morning and supposed to be only 22 tomorrow morning pushed me into it, and I didn't have anything specifically scheduled at work so I had the flexibility. The run group long run starts at 9 but I started early and got 4 miles in by myself. Then met with the group and did 6 more miles. I had hoped for just a glorious sunny morning where running feels awesome, but it was windy and cooler feeling than I expected and it felt like a bit of a slog. I told the coach when I met them that I wasn't feeling it and didn't know if I could do the 10 miles I planned and he said, well now you have us so you can do it. And so I did. That's the benefit of going to group most of the time, just being motivated and have some company when you need it. I just listened to his steady stream of stories (almost all of which I've heard many times) and kept going.
That puts me halfway to goal for this month, a bit ahead of schedule.6 -
@shanaber ohhh June is way better than September. I'll happily be American for that day lol.
@quilteryoyo yay for getting running. Such good news.
@polskagirl oh pretty! Hope the niggle was a random nothing
@Teresa502 thats so disappointing. Hope you can get another weekend away at some point.
@kgirlhart I hate running in the wind. But once I used to hate running in the rains, and now I love it. Wonder if there is anything I can do to love running in wind??
@rheddmobile wow awesome run! Glad no one was on that bridge when the tree came down, that's scary. Sounds like you had a blast despite the challenges.4 -
Yesterday I did 8k at race pace and it was fantastic. If felt amazing to stride out and get some speed on. I had the pace warning set on my watch and I'm not sure if I liked it or not. I found most of the time I was actually going too fast rather than too slow so it was good to have the reminder to slow a little. I was out of town for my run so it was an easy flat run.
Today is a 16k long run. The weather is breezy and cool. Should be a good one. Now to get off my butt and out the door!5 -
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How am I ALWAYS 100+ posts behind?!?!
I had two rest days since the race last week and this morning was the first one where I felt more like me. Almost 100%!
Also I GOT ACCEPTED in to the On run crew ambassador program, which is great because it means free gear etc! Woo hoo!
Still working this new job while in search of a better one. They promised our whole team we’d get x schedule that we requested and now NOBODY got what they requested. They’re asking me to work until 7:30PM, which is absolutely not an option.
It looks like you are all doing well and I love reading the race reports! Keep going!7 -
Awesome effort @rheddmobile and I think your (and hubby’s) dedication to your own private series is awesome.
I’ve just been out for a quick 20 min ‘freshen up’ in anticipation of tomorrow’s half. Hoping the weather holds as it is stunning - cool(ish), clear and without a breath of wind.8 -
Hi All! I'll never catch up replying to all the posts but I will go back and try, but I have been skimming though. I'm at the time at work where things are just insane and I never get caught up. I hope everyone is doing fine.
Quick update here. I got my cast off on 2/25 and started PT on the 1st. Of course that sounded too easy right...it was. I laid down on the table at PT after talking to Rachel for 15 minutes and everything started to spin and short of her doing some measuring I couldn't do any PT. Finally we had to call my friend to come and get me because I couldn't drive. Just a bit of vertigo which I get from time to time, just hasn't been bad a long time, but by Friday I was at PT. so I've had 4 real appointments and my mobility is really good, the swelling has really gone down and the movement has really improved. I'll have to ask the degree it's improved. She said I can walk if I ice when I get home and stop when it hurts. I went out yesterday and walked 1.3 miles with the dogs, they were as excited as me ha ha. I asked if I could walk a 5K this weekend, she just looked at me. We made a deal that I could if I walked a mile at the most and stopped, iced and elevated then did another mile etc. I can do it at Fleet Feet but I'm going to do it virtual since I can do it in my neighborhood if I have to quit. I'm in a brace now that I have to wear for 7 weeks (my next doctor's appt) if I'm doing a lot of walking. So that's all the news on me.
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Way to hang in there @katharmonic ! Glad the group helped you get through it.
Yeah for a great run @Avidkeo ! I hope today's run was just as good.
Good luck and welcome @nickseger ! This group gives awesome support.
@Camaramandy648 Congratulations on being accepted into the run crew ambassador program, whatever that is. LOL Free stuff is always good! I hope you find a job that is a better fit for you soon!
@ContraryMaryMary Good luck with your HM tomorrow. Looking forward to the race report.
@skippygirlsmom Sorry you had the vertigo at your first PT appointment. That stinks. Glad you seem to be doing well though and are able to walk! I'm sure the dogs are loving that. Take it easy, listen to the PT, and hopefully you will be running soon!
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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
March total: 29.0/62 miles
By the time I took Tippy for a shortened walk in the field, it had started to rain. So, I did a treadmill session today. I did another walk/run for 3/2 minutes at 3.8/5.5 mph. The 5.5 mph felt harder than I thought it should have. I'm sure I'll get back to where it's a fairly easy speed, but not right now.
I had planned to stop at 2.25 miles today, but missed that point and decided to go on to 2.30. Glad I did since it evened up my distance for the month.
Sixty days of streaking and still going....not real strong, but still going.10 -
March Goal: Hike/Run the "D's" and "E's"*
3/1 off
3/2 2.50 Djibouti
3/3 2.61 (no travel-video kept buffering....)
3/4 off
3/5 3.11 Denmark
3/6 3.10 Dominica and Dominican Republic
3/7 off
3/8 off (!)
3/9 3.12 East Timor, El Salvador
3/10 off
3/11 3.60 Equador, Equatorial Guinea
3/12 4.50 Eritrea, EstoniaEstonia vlog was particularly pleasant....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCnXXT1gF8&list=WL&index=3&ab_channel=LucasT.Jahn
Total 22.54
*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)?
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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
50.56/100 miles completed for March
I ran 1.5 miles this morning before yoga. It was a nice enough run. Too short really, but I am trying to keep my "rest day" runs short. I am planning another short run tomorrow and then Sunday will my long run. I plan to get up kind of early for it. They are having a vaccine clinic at the church at 10:00 - 2:00 or until they run out so I am going to try to get there early and hope I get one. It will be the Moderna vaccine so I will have to have 2. I hope that getting the second shot 2 weeks before my 10K won't be a problem, but if I can get one I am going to.
Great job on your race series @rheddmobile! I loved your race report.
I'm so sorry that your race and your weekend got cancelled @teresa502.
@quilteryoyo You are definitely going strong!
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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Wow lots of racing and healing injuries and positive news on here - lovely to read! Well done to all of you.
I’m also feeling more positive, growing more confident in my runs and sticking to alternating running and strength days. I seem to be getting faster as well, the last couple of runs I’ve done some sub 10 minute miles, which I haven’t managed for a while. Still struggling with stamina and recovery though - I’m sticking with 4 mile runs and keeping an eye on heart rate until my breathing feels back to its pre-covid state.
Spring is coming, I’m back to in-school, rather than remote, teaching and restrictions here will be gradually lifted over the next couple of months. Much to be grateful for.
March goal - 50 miles
March total - 25 miles
1/3: 4m
3/3: 4m
5/3: 4.2m
8/3: 4.8m
10/3: 4m
12/3: 4m8 -
@pfeiferlindsey Good luck on your upcoming race!
@ContraryMaryMary Good luck on today’s race!!!
@katharmonic I’m happy your running group was able to help you push to your goal.
@skippygirlsmom Take it easy with the walking, and you’ll be back to normal in no time!
@HonuNui My husband and I went to Tallin, Estonia a couple of years ago. The Old Town is such an interesting place.
I did a kickboxing video last night, but today I have my RIPPED class, and then I plan to run in a different part of town for a change of scenery.8 -
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
March Total: 91k
March Goal: 150k
Sunny, low 30s F, with a light breeze from the north. Thought it was a good day to run fast, so I did. Had to ease up a little in the last kilometer due to a feeling of nausea, but still set a 7k PR by 2 seconds. Running lighter is much more fun than running heavier.
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
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