May 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    SummerSkier wrote: »
    OH my! That is horrific about the 21 Chinese runners. Ultaathletes. wow. So shocking and sad.

    Managed to get a run in today to have 141.95 tot for May to date out of 200 goal. Realistically I am not going to hit the goal this month but I am still quite pleased with the quality of the runs. Lots of speed work and better heart rates. We have just not had great weather - a lot of rainy days which is tough to complain about in tx.... LOL.

    I tried wearing a non racerback bra for a 10K run and it made no appreciatable difference to the ache between my shoulder blades so I an ruling out the running bras as a cause (plus I am not that well endowed that the bra strains... lol). I tried the roller but I am hopeless as far as using it and afraid I am going to injure myself more. The one thing which does appear to help is the shoulder shrugs if I do them at least once a qtr mile split BEFORE my back starts to ache. I am excited that for the first time in over a year I am going for a massage.. I used to try to get one every other month or so more if I had sciatica acting up. Of course the people are different so it's hit or miss until I happen on a talented one. Luckily I am not shy about speaking up about pressure and locations etc.

    and just because I love these new on sale shoes even if I had to buy a half size up... warning shoe porn in spoiler.

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    Nothing like really HOT shoe porn....
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    noblsheep wrote: »
    This just happened. Run safe guys.

    https://www.irunfar.com/twenty-one-runners-die-during-100-kilometer-ultramarathon-in-china

    I just heard about this too. Just heartbreaking.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,197 Member
    @noblsheep heard about the ultra runners. Absolutely tragig.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,774 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Just been out for an 8.8k easy run. Fit was excellent training for Wellington because its WINDY! Like there's definitely an appreciable difference in my pace depending on the direction I was going. That said it wasn't too bad, just tiring. But yay for good training conditions!

    Perfect. My coach suggested Wellington for me but I think I’m going to hold off the halves for a bit. But, realistically, living there for two years made me understand how foul Wellingtons weather can be. I’m hoping you get a stunner day, but the odds for wind and rain... keep up the great training.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,424 Member
    @katharmonic I'm hoping with you that your work calms down. Enjoy your hike this weekend.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    5/2 - 5.66 mile 82 min easy effort
    5/3 - 2.11 mile 30 min easy effort
    5/4 - 2.15 mile 30 min easy effort
    5/5 - 1.66 mile 20 min stamina effort
    5/6 - 2.19 mile 30 min easy effort
    5/7 - 2.17 mile 30 min easy effort
    5/9 - 4.15 mile 60 min easy effort
    5/10 - 3.46 mile 48 min easy effort
    5/11 - 3.47 mile 48 min easy effort
    5/12 - 2.61 mile 32 min stamina effort
    5/13 - 3.45 mile 48 min easy effort
    5/17 - 3.20 mile 45 min easy effort
    5/18 - 3.25 mile 45 min easy effort
    5/19 - 2.36 mile 30 min (15 tempo, 15 easy)
    5/20 - 3.20 mile 45 min easy effort
    5/21 - 3.21 mile 45 min (17 easy, 8 x 45 sec sprints with 2:45 cool downs)
    5/23 - 8.14 mile 120 min (90 Z2, 30 Z3)
    5/24 - 3.28 mile 45 min easy effort
    5/25 - 3.25 mile 45 min easy effort

    May total: 62.97miles
    May goal: 95 miles

    Today's run was fairly pleasant. Felt strong and the humidity was finally down below 100% (for once in seems like ages) to 82%.

    I've been having trouble with my chest strap HRM briefly losing signal several times during my runs. A battery swap and cleaning did not help, and today I ran with a brand spanking new one, but it did the exact same thing! :grimace: So it's definitely not the HRM's fault. I read the owners manual on the new one and it suggested wetting the sensor before running. I've never done that before. I may try that to see if it is somehow an issue with contact for the sensor.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @WhatMeRunning - when I used the HRM strap I had to wet it to get the connectivity to be consistent.
    @SummerSkier - I hate that too and it also happens for me when it is just hot but not humid which is more common here. Yesterday it was 90 and the humidity was maybe in the upper 20's so the dew point was low but I was sweating buckets and increasing my own private humidity level!
    @eleanorhawkins - so glad you are doing so well with your trail club!
    @skippygirlsmom - I want a job like Skip where they leave me nice surprises like that! Actually I would just like to have a Fleet Feet somewhere close to me. Also I am so glad you are back out on the trails and running with your girl again!
    @quilteryoyo - hope your tummy is feeling better and that the difficulty breathing was just a one time issue. Have you had asthma before? I know it kind of feels like that.
    @penguinmama87 - I have done some genealogy research too. Fortunately for me many relatives on my dad's side had already done so much work going all the way back to the 13 and 1400's in England, Holland and Ireland. My husband has done quite a lot of research too and we were able to visit cemeteries in Texas and in Pennsylvania. I would love to someday get back to the UK and do some research at the genealogy libraries in Scotland and Ireland as well as visit the churches and cemeteries there. You might check out the FamilySearch website. It is part of the Mormon Church Genealogy library and has a wealth of information and it's free.

    I have had a couple of good runs and a pretty terrible run the last few days. Hamstring is occasionally giving me issues but I am trying to be more consistent with my PT exercises and stretches. I am not going to make my 100 mile club goal again but there is always next month.

    Date.........Miles........Total
    05/01.......4.46.........4.46
    05/02.......0.00.........4.46
    05/03.......3.63.........8.09 + Agility
    05/04.......0.00.........8.09
    05/05.......3.50.......11.59 - Walk/Hike/Run
    05/06.......0.00.......11.59
    05/07.......0.00.......11.59 - Extra Rest Day
    05/08.......6.34.......17.93
    05/09.......0.00.......17.93
    05/10.......4.90.......22.83 + Agility
    05/11.......0.00.......22.83 - + Strength Training
    05/12.......3.38.......26.21 + Walk/Hike
    05/13.......0.00.......26.21 - + Strength Training
    05/14.......6.50.......32.71
    05/15.......5.91.......38.62
    05/16.......0.00.......38.62
    05/17.......5.72.......44.34 + Agility
    05/18.......0.00.......44.34
    05/19.......5.93.......50.27
    05/20.......0.00.......50.27
    05/21.......4.53.......54.80
    05/22.......6.71.......61.51
    05/23.......0.00.......61.51 - + Strength Training
    05/24.......5.90.......67.41 + Agility
    05/25.......0.00.......67.41
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    2021 Run the Year Team - LeftRightLeftRepeat 360.18/1256 miles (running and walking)

    2021 Planned and Completed Races
    03/13/21 - March of the Dogs Virtual 10k
    04/26/21 - Scooby-Doo Virtual 10k
    09/11/21 - Surf City Half Marathon (rescheduled)
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,846 Member
    SummerSkier wrote: »
    I really dont mind running in the sauna (yes I do) but it's when you stop and you just keep pouring out sweat. yuck.

    It makes it really hard to shower, apply make-up and get ready for work!
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,100 Member
    @Avidkeo that is a GORGEOUS view you have there. wow!!!!!!

    @Teresa502 yes it certainly does. I have been WFH for the past 14 months but that will end next week so it's going to be hard to cool down for sure. Luckily we are still 100% masked so don't need a lot of makeup. hahahaha.

    @shanaber I am going to miss my May goal also but it's all good. We just keep on keepin' on! Already starting to think about what I should push for in June.

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