April 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    I’ve run twice since posting, 5 miles each time. I keep getting out slightly too late to finish a 10k before the sun goes down and it’s illegal to run on the Greenline. Memphis is super frustrating, especially when the weather gets warmer and the only decent time to run is in the dark!

    I bought all new kit, running shorts, tank, and two bras. I was feeling blah about running and got a zulily ad for a sale on a bunch of official Brooks branded stuff and thought, why not, it’s been three years since I bought anything new to run in. All my old kit is Walmart and honestly, I love it, was bought on clearance then and my favorite running shorts were exactly one dollar! They have lasted three years so far and still look new, nothing wrong with them except I’m bored. So, the new stuff... I’m gonna call it “aspirational.” Meaning that wearing it makes me aspire to get in better shape. On the one hand I feel like I’m on some sort of elite track team wearing my matching gear. On the other hand, I feel like that character from a comedy movie that they dress in the elite gear to show how funny it looks on a normal person. Form-fitting, peach, and slightly silky tank tops are not flattering to bellies that used to weigh 125+ more pounds! However, if I stand up straight, it also makes me look like I have abs! Also the hot pink accent exactly matches the hot pink on my current shoes.
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    Gear looks great.
    Just need to do something about those knee braces...
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Just checked my fitness load...
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    Good signs!

    You're going to CRUSH it!!!!!
  • sweetdaisy13
    sweetdaisy13 Posts: 357 Member
    edited April 2021
    rb3551 wrote: »
    Is anyone else slightly offended when MFP exercise shows running as 'jogging' - I'm not fast, but 7:10/km shouldn't be classified as jogging. Jogging is what my mom did in the 80's. Vent over LOL
    Keep truckin' all!

    Yes @rb3551, I thought it was strange when my 9.5 mile run last Friday showed in my diary as 'jogging' when I ran an average pace of 9:03 min per mile. But I tend to ignore the detail of the running data in MFP. I have MFP linked to Garmin Connect and my pace doesn't show correctly in MFP (it was showing 10 min per mile!) whereas my Garmin stats are correct.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @rheddmobile I love the new gear!!! You look great.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,306 Member

    @shanaber Glad the PT is helping your hamstring. Hahaha about glutes of steel! I need those exercises. :lol:

    You and me both!

    Welcome @juanwilly1 and @rb3551 !


  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    @polskagirl01 12 is a rough age. Maybe track will help keep her focused and help her make friends, if that is an issue with a new school. So sad to hear about the runner. I agree, it is scary and sad when someone who appears to be in good shape, and is seemingly doing everything "right," passes away so suddenly. Hugs to everyone involved.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,852 Member
    April 1 – 5.11 miles
    April 2 – 8.07 miles
    April 3 – Hiking (9.52 miles – 4135 elevation gain)
    April 4 – Walk (1.37 miles)
    April 5 – Strength Training; Exercise Bike (10 miles); Hiking (2.38 miles – 434 elevation gain)
    April 6 – 5.15 miles
    April 7 – Strength Training; Exercise Bike (8 miles); Hiking (7.7 miles – 1390 elevation gain)
    April 8 – 5.15 miles

    I’ve been enjoying our Spring weather the past few days (sorry for the snow @Polskagirl01). Went hiking after work yesterday. Made a late evening getting home followed by a 4:00 am alarm for this morning’s run but my legs weren’t as tired as I thought they would be on the run.

    @martaindale – the story of that man collapsing while running just gives me cold chills. It’s uncanny how fast we are here one minute and gone the next.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    @Tramboman Glad you get to go fishing again today. Haha about the trout jumping into your arms. I would have liked to have seen that!

    @Teresa502 Glad you were able to go hiking and that your run was a good one. I don't know how you get up so early for a run. Where do you do the majority of your morning runs? I would have to run on the treadmill because there are no lights around here and my driveway would be dangerous in the dark.