July 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,996 Member
    @abowersgirl wrote: »
    @Teresa502 so I joined your run the world challenge.. I was wondering if it supported Fitbit.. if not I can enter manually, doesn't matter. Was also wondering.. should I add what I have done between the challenge times as well or just start adding everything from today forward (btw my name is Stephanie F

    It does not sync with Fitbit. Fitbit is what I use and I manually input mine into Strava and allow it to sync to Challenge Hound. The other question, is up to you, whatever you feel like doing.

  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,208 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?

    Yup. Are you looking to transfer?
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,208 Member
    edited July 2021
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?

    Yup. Are you looking to transfer?

    If I found someone who wanted it. Has to be soon, cause only have till the 8th August
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?

    Yup. Are you looking to transfer?

    If I found someone who wanted it. Has to be soon, cause only have till the 8th August

    Good you found someone to take it.

    The biggest downer about the Auckland Marathon was that it was bought by Ironman and they've made it way more expensive to enter, replaced the free Asics t-shirt with a free hat, and transfers are no longer the bargain they used to be. In the first few years I ran it, I would buy a transfer entry off TradeMe about 10 days out from the event for about $50 with a $12 transfer fee. Now, buying a transfer entry works out to be the same as a full price one, making it difficult to sell them because there's no real reason to buy one unless the event is sold out, which it doesn't (it used to sell out in a few weeks, oddly, it no longer does now that Ironman owns it!)
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,208 Member
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?

    Yup. Are you looking to transfer?

    If I found someone who wanted it. Has to be soon, cause only have till the 8th August

    Good you found someone to take it.

    The biggest downer about the Auckland Marathon was that it was bought by Ironman and they've made it way more expensive to enter, replaced the free Asics t-shirt with a free hat, and transfers are no longer the bargain they used to be. In the first few years I ran it, I would buy a transfer entry off TradeMe about 10 days out from the event for about $50 with a $12 transfer fee. Now, buying a transfer entry works out to be the same as a full price one, making it difficult to sell them because there's no real reason to buy one unless the event is sold out, which it doesn't (it used to sell out in a few weeks, oddly, it no longer does now that Ironman owns it!)

    Sadly haven't found anyone yet. Trying lol. But yeah it's so expensive.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    edited July 2021
    Sorry @avidkeo, I missed the ‘if’ in your post. Can you delay until next year? But yes, Ironman are all about the money!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,477 Member
    @Avidkeo I hope you can find someone to transfer your entry to. Maybe check with a local running store or group and ask them? Glad you feel relieved after making the decision. I always take that to mean I've made the right decision too.

    @TheMrWobbly Glad your back. Been missing seeing you on here.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    July 1 – 5.62 miles
    July 3 – 8.07 miles
    July 4 – 3.01 miles
    July 6 – 5.03 miles
    July 8 – 4.82 miles
    July 10 – 5.02 miles
    July 14 – 5.16 miles
    July 15 – 5.03 miles
    July 16 – 8.01 miles
    July 18 – 7.01 miles
    July 19 – 5.17 miles
    July 21 – 5.04 miles
    July 25 – 5.02 miles
    July 26 – 5.46 miles
    July 27 – 5.51 miles

    A huge rock on the sidewalk jumped up and tripped me this morning. ;) Or maybe I didn’t see it in the dark nor pick my foot up enough to clear it…. My hand took the worst of the fall. I found a sprinkler in a yard about a mile later and rinsed it off and then stopped at a grocery store and got some peroxide thinking that wouldn’t be as painful as alcohol. FYI – peroxide hurts too!

    @quilteryoyo – that’s crazy that you were carded for buying sport beans and Honey Stingers! I love the Honey Stinger waffles.

    @abowersgirl – I see that @AlphaHowls answered your questions which is good because I didn’t have the answers! The challenge was set up by @TheMrWobbly who I see popped in this morning! We’ve missed you @TheMrWobbly!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    7-1 4k tempo
    7-2 7k tempo
    7-3 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
    7-4 7k measy
    7-5 rest
    7-6 7k measy
    7-7 6k measy (but a lot closer to easy than moderate)
    7-8 rest
    7-9 7k temperate
    7-10 7k measy
    7-11 7k moderate
    7-12 rest
    7-13 6k measy
    7-14 6k moderate
    7-15 rest
    7-16 4k tempo
    7-17 5k race
    7-18 7k recovery
    7-19 rest
    7-20 7k easy
    7-21 7k easy
    7-22 rest
    7-23 7k temperate
    7-24 7k measy
    7-25 7k easy
    7-26 rest
    7-27 7k easy

    July Total: 129k
    July Goal: 150k

    Sunny, upper 60s F, and very little wind. Saw a nice 8 point buck on the way to the chiropractor this morning, so the day started off very well.

    @Avidkeo Hope everything works out for you.

    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)

    2021 Races:

    6/26 Direction Up 5k, Solon, OH 31:48 chip; 31:59 Garmin; 53d overall; 2d male 65 and over
    7/17 Run of the Ox 5k, Mantua, OH 32:19 Garmin; 44th overall; 3d place male 60 and over
    9/18 5k Run and Roll, Aurora, OH
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,319 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    I bought some Extreme Sport Beans and a sleeve of Honey Stingers today, just to try out - maybe on some of my shorter runs first, just in case they don't sit well. They didn't have Gu at this particular store. Anyway, I was very surprised when I was "carded" at the cash register. Apparently, you have to be over 18 to buy one of those - I think it was the Extreme Sport Bean. Is that a thing everywhere?

    That's interesting. I have definitely never been carded for anything energy/fuel related.

    @Teresa502 Ouch! Stupid jumping rocks.
    @TheMrWobbly Good to see you!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,477 Member
    I'm glad you weren't hurt too badly @Teresa502 ! Peroxide doesn't always hurt, but it can. I still use it because I feel that it clean out the wounds better.

    @Teresa502 , @martaindale , @katharmonic It was crazy to be carded for sports items. I was shocked. Wonder if it is a TN law or something. I may need to look that up, when I have time.

    @skippygirlsmom Nice run in those conditions.

    Glad you had such a good run @Avidkeo and that you are feeling better.



  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,557 Member
    Holy moly @rheddmobile 122F heat index!!!! And you CHOSE to run??? You are officially insane 🤣😜
    But seriously, you are MUCH tougher than me. Just be careful if you do that again.

    @Teresa502 glad you weren't too hurt from that jumping rock!

    @quilteryoyo I have bought sports beans (once) before at Academy Sports and wasn't carded. But you look much younger than me though ☺️
    But no, that's crazy to card for sports nutrition products.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,477 Member
    edited July 2021
    Wow @rheddmobile ! You guys are amazing crazy beasts running in those conditions. Glad you listened to your body and took needed walk breaks and had plenty of water.

    I thought it was weird too @Scott6255 . I did a little research and have been unable to find any laws that restrict their sale in TN, so not sure why the local Walmart has chosen to do so.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Heat index 122! Booyah! Dew point 83!
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    Pictures or it didn’t happen…

    Looks like a nice day for a long run!

    So, exactly noon was the time slot we had, thus, we ran. But not very fast or very far. We altered our usual course to circle by our car at the midpoint so we could refill water bottles with fresh ice water. Took walk breaks as needed. Was aiming for 10k running and 8 miles total, got about 5.5 running and 7.5 miles total. It was about as fun as you’d expect. Could have been worse, we had shade part of the way and something like a breeze. Still felt like the oven door when you open it. My shirt was so wet by the time we finished it was like I had jumped in a swimming pool.

    I also forgot to eat my orange before heading out, so after about 5k I suddenly bonked. Didn’t feel all that overheated, was going geez what is wrong with me… oh yeah, fuel! Fortunately husband had some candy so I took a candy break and resumed.

    All things considered I’m pleased with the run. Usually I have a terrible time coping with heat, and today was miserable externally but internally I didn’t feel all that bad.

    I LOVE that the wind chill was 96 degrees!!!

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