March 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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@kgirlhart The little dogs always make me more nervous. They are so much more unpredictable.
@HonuNui Love the snorkeling pics.
Wow @RunsOnEspresso ! That's so impressive!
@Tramboman You're streamlined for speed!
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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
3/18: 5.21 miles
3/19: 2.02 miles
3/20: 2.02 miles
3/21: 9.42 miles
3/22: 2.11 miles
3/23: 5.40 miles
3/24: 5.53 miles
3/25: 2.11 miles
3/26: 5.53 miles
3/27: 2.05 miles
3:28: 10.10 miles
125.64/100 miles completed for March
I had a really lovely 10 mile long run today. The weather was perfect in the 50's and sunny but too hot. There wasn't much wind starting out, but enough during the run to keep it from being too warm.
There was one dog that started to run out towards me, but his people were out in the yard with him and when the man hollered at him he turned right back around. I saw a woman from work out running. I rarely see anyone else running around here and never anyone I know. I also had a girl call out hi to me and then she asked how I was and said she'd see me next time. I guess I run by her house a lot, but I have never noticed her before. It was just a good day to run.
Congratulations @Runsonesspresso! That is awesome!
@honunui I always love your snorkeling pictures and those are amazing! I hope the leg cramps are better.
Thanks @quilteryoyo @shanaber and @saramartaindale I have only been bit once while running and it was a little yappy dog. I have only been bit by a dig twice in my life and both times it was a little dog. Most of the big dogs I have encountered just seem to want to come with me and a few of them have.
@shanaber I am glad the PT has said you can still run. I hope the exercises help and you'll soon be running again.
@marisap2010 Good luck on the job interview. Try not to feel guilty if you get it. And hooray for the bunny sighting. I haven't seen any yet this spring.
@scott6255 Congrats on the mileage goal!
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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martaindale wrote: »@kgirlhart The little dogs always make me more nervous. They are so much more unpredictable.
I've been so impressed lately with the dogs and owners I've encountered in the forest. Even the off-leash dogs step off the trail and look up at their owner as I go by (waiting for a treat, I think). The owners see me coming and start whatever routine they have (step aside, verbal command to dog, sometimes reaching into a bag for the treat). They've all been big dogs.
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Oh and @ContraryMaryMary I signed up for Auckland HM in October. Will I see you in 2 weeks? We need to make a plan to meet up.
Yay, Auckland half is a goodie. Looking forward to meeting you Sunday week, I aim to be at the start around 7am, either queuing for coffee or the loo! Do you still have my number? I have yours so will text you my whereabouts, otherwise I’ll see you at the finish line!8 -
Congratulations @RunsonEspresso!
Yesterday, I had hiking plans but due to the weather forecast we opted for trails closer to home (Bays Mountain). We only got in 4 miles before the thunder started rolling in. By the time we got to our cars, it was windy, raining and hailing (as @quilteryoyo's picture showed). It stormed the rest of the day and all night last night and into the morning today. It finally stopped this afternoon. I thought about the treadmill this morning but opted for a cardio video followed by a nice stretch afterwards. So no running for me this weekend which is the first in as long as I can remember! @Scott6266 - you are definitely well ahead of me on the challenge now!3 -
@marisap2010 Good luck on your interview. You are a good person to feel bad about leaving your co-workers short handed. However, you need to do what is best for you and try not to feel guilty about it. Great running.
@WhatMeRunning Nice run. The sound of coyote's scares me, esp. if they are close. I don't know that anyone has ever been attacked by them here, but they aren't small and could do damage if they chose.
@Scott6255 Sounds like a great run today. Congratulations on surpassing your month's goal!
@shanaber You are doing great....even if you aren't running much. Right now, it's all about getting better so you can run later. You're doing what you can do and I applaud you for that.
@Avidkeo ! You're doing great!
@martaindale Yeah for exactly meeting your goal today! That never happens. These Spring temperature swings are brutal.
@kgirlhart Nice run and good to have nice people notice and encourage you along the way. Glad the dog listened to it's owners and wasn't an issue.
@Teresa502 Glad you didn't get caught out in the storms.
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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
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
3/19 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/20 - 2.00 miles - 4.0 mph - Walk on rural road and the driveway
3/21 - 2.50 miles - 5.0 mph - Run/walk on the rural road + 1.0 mile for warm up and cool down
3/22 - 1.00 mile - 3.7 mph - Field walk
3/23 - 2.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/24 - 2.30 miles - 4.6 mph - Driveway laps & 0.50 walks to warm up and cool down (3.30 miles total)
3/25 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/26 - 3.10 miles - 4.7 mph - Run/walk on the rural road + 1.0 mile walk for warm up and cool down
3/27 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Treadmill walk
3/28 - 3.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Treadmill walk
March total: 68.70/62 miles
It was still wet and rainy, and I wasn't in the mood for a run today, so opted for a treadmill walk. Today's ladder was 3.6 - 4.0 - 3.5 mph - 5 minutes per level. Today's entertainment was Shrek 2. Those movies are so fun.8 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@kgirlhart Hope the weather was nice for your long run this morning. I'm glad the little dog didn't bite you. The only time I've ever been bitten, it was a little yappy dog. They aren't my favorites because of that. LOL
@HonuNui Love the snorkeling pictures. Sorry about the leg cramps. I hope they are completely recovered from that. Was looking back at your list, sorry the 17th sucked. Hugs.
@rheddmobile Nice run and seeing so many deer must have been really cool. I love to see them jump. They are so graceful.
WTG @RunsOnEspresso ! That's impressive!
Hahaha @Tramboman ! I always think my weight should be down after a haircut, but it never is. Are you going to have to wear a hat for a few days?
I always wear a hat outside. Now I don't need to wear one inside to keep my hair out of my eyes.8 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Oh and @ContraryMaryMary I signed up for Auckland HM in October. Will I see you in 2 weeks? We need to make a plan to meet up.
Yay, Auckland half is a goodie. Looking forward to meeting you Sunday week, I aim to be at the start around 7am, either queuing for coffee or the loo! Do you still have my number? I have yours so will text you my whereabouts, otherwise I’ll see you at the finish line!
Have messaged you! I'll be at the start around then as well, it's only a 10 min walk from where we are staying woo hoo.
I'm really looking forward to that weekend3 -
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
3-19 7k slow
3-20 7k moderate
3-21 7k easy
3-22 7k moderate
3-23 7k easy
3-24 7k measy
3-25 7k easy
3-26 5k treadmill
3-27 7k measy
3-28 5k treadmill
3-29 7k easy
March Total: 197k
March Goal: 150k
Cloudy and mid 30s F today, with another light breeze that was in my face no matter what direction I was 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)5 -
3/17 - 1.67 mile 31 min easy effort
3/18 - .98 mile 15 min stamina effort
3/19 - 1.66 mile 30 min easy effort
3/22 - 1.67 mile 30 min easy effort
3/23 - 1.73 mile 30 min easy effort
3/24 - 1.31 mile 20 min stamina effort
3/25 - 1.75 mile 30 min easy effort
3/26 - 1.80 mile 30 min easy effort
3/28 - 3.45 mile 60 min easy effort
3/29 - 1.87 mile 30 min easy effort
Despite feeling a little sore when I woke up after the longer effort yesterday, I had no issues during this morning's run and have avoided any niggles thus far. My HR was a little faster on the rise this morning (as expected after the longer run yesterday) but I felt really strong throughout. I was still able to run longer distances before having to walk in order to keep the HR in my target easy effort zone overall. I went my furthest distance yet again for 30 minutes at easy effort. In sum, I think my current training plans are dialed in more accurately than I expected this early on. I'm feeling the effects (and seeing the data results) from the harder runs, but not overdoing anything based on not feeling fatigued or having any niggles, etc. I'm seeing very obvious progress all around, not just distance at effort/time, but also running stats from my watch/HRM like cadence, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time/balance. So I'm not going to tweak anything at all for the next couple weeks and see where things stand.9 -
@WhatMeRunning Sounds like you have a good plan that is working for you! You're making great progress.
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Rest day yesterday & today. Between my bad shoulder, vaccine, and 30 miles all my limbs were sore yesterday. Thighs & vaccine arm feeling much better today. Still a bit tired today.
I'm sitting at 99 miles for march (45 of them this past week lol) so I'll go out tomorrow & Wednesday for a few miles to get past 100.9 -
49.8/45 miles
3/2: 4 miles
3/3: 4 miles
3/5: 2.2 miles
3/6: 13.2 miles
3/10: 2.2 miles
3/12: 2.6 miles
3/22: 3.7 miles
3/24: 4 miles
3/26: 4 miles
3/27: 5.1 miles
3/29: 4.8 miles
My plan called for speed work but by the time I got out to run, the desire to do speed work had left me. So, I drove to a nearby lake trail and ran a couple of loops. The temps are pretty nice and the sun was out in full force. I definitely prefer a little shade or cloud cover. I was only scheduled for about 3 miles of running but the ended up closer to 5. I figured I had the time today.
Also, I signed up for another race! A local trail running/racing company set their spring and summer schedule. They are all ultras but they offer some shorter distances and are so organized. I love their events. Anyway, this one is an 8-miler toward the end of May at Possum Kingdom Lake called Possum’s Revenge.
This medal is reason enough to do this race!7 -
@martaindale - That medal is truly worth any effort to get it!1
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@martaindale Possum Kingdom lake is not too far from me. It is a beautiful lake area (from what I remember from about 20 years ago 😉). My friends and I used to go scuba diving there.
I have NEVER run on a trail, but that does sound fun!5 -
@martaindale Nice running and that medal is awesome. Is there a story behind the name of the race?1
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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
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
3/19 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/20 - 2.00 miles - 4.0 mph - Walk on rural road and the driveway
3/21 - 2.50 miles - 5.0 mph - Run/walk on the rural road + 1.0 mile for warm up and cool down
3/22 - 1.00 mile - 3.7 mph - Field walk
3/23 - 2.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Field and driveway walk
3/24 - 2.30 miles - 4.6 mph - Driveway laps & 0.50 walks to warm up and cool down (3.30 miles total)
3/25 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - Treadmill walk
3/26 - 3.10 miles - 4.7 mph - Run/walk on the rural road + 1.0 mile walk for warm up and cool down
3/27 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - Treadmill walk
3/28 - 3.00 miles - 3.8 mph - Treadmill walk
3/29 - 2.50 miles - 4.8 mph - Run/walk on the rural road + 1.0 mile walk for warm up and cool down
March total: 72.20/62 miles
It was a beautiful day today - sunny, slight breeze ,61°F. I planned my run so that I would end at mom's at about 5pm to meet my neighbor to see if we could get her riding lawn mower started. I planned great, getting there at 4:55. Unfortunately, couldn't get the mower started even though we had charged the battery all afternoon. We're thinking we must be doing something wrong, but can't figure out what, obviously.
I tried to keep my HR below 163 bpm again. I wasn't as successful today, but the run felt okay. My brother was on his porch as I ran by his house. We yelled pleasantries, and I noticed that I had sped up and HR was high as I went by.....I think subconsciously I was "showing out" as he always beat me when we were young and now, he doesn't run at all. Guess there's still some sibling rivalry there. LOL
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I got to run in torrential rain this morning. Twas lovely. Helps that summery temperatures have returned and the rain was more like taking a warm shower.
I've been incredibly tired in the last few weeks - a little hormonal but mostly because I'm building up to my next event so have been pushing my body quite hard and doing a lot of kilometres. I've been grumpy and wound up, and while my body is holding out well, my head has been battling. The rain was very soothing and I felt so much better within a few minutes of starting my run.
I believe it's the negative ions created in heavy rain - negative ions are created when large amounts of water molecules crash into each other - things like waterfalls, ocean waves, and rain storms. You cannot see, smell, or touch these microscopic particles but we can inhale them. It's not scientifically proven, but it has been suggested that when negative ions reach our bloodstream they create a chemical reaction, thereby alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety. Worked for me today!12 -
What a lovely run @ContraryMaryMary ! I think I could have used some of those negative ions today. Maybe that's why you feel so much better after taking a shower.2
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