July 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Sorry guys. Skipping a lot.
I cancelled my Auckland race at the end of October. I'm just not feeling it and won't be race ready. There is a local run in November I'm tempted to train for, but am kinda just waiting to see how the next month goes.
I kinda feel relieved cancelling it. So right decision.
As for running, I'm just getting out the door regularly. I'm kinda just following my watch a bit. Which it fun.11 -
@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.
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@ContraryMaryMary you got your entry for Auckland Half?0
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ContraryMaryMary 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 August1 -
ContraryMaryMary 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!)3 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »ContraryMaryMary 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.0 -
Sorry @avidkeo, I missed the ‘if’ in your post. Can you delay until next year? But yes, Ironman are all about the money!1
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So this is what the outside world looks like!10
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@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.2 -
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!
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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, OH4 -
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!2 -
@TheMrWobbly glad to see you come up for air!
@Teresa502 ouch, sorry about the fall and the peroxide. That stuff hurts.
@quilteryoyo what? Carding for sports beans? Maybe it's store policy not to sell highly caffeinated items to kids but I've never heard of that.
@avidkeo glad you feel good about your decision and hope you can find someone to transfer to.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
07/01/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
07/02/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
07/03/21 :::: 3.4 :::: 3.4
07/04/21 :::: 6.4 :::: 9.8
07/05/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 12.9
07/06/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 12.9
07/07/21 :::: 5.1 :::: 18.0
07/08/21 :::: 1.8 :::: 19.8
07/09/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 23.1
07/10/21 :::: 13.1 :::: 36.2
07/11/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 36.2
07/12/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 36.2
07/13/21 :::: 2.0 :::: 38.2
07/14/21 :::: 5.7 :::: 43.9
07/15/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 47.0
07/16/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 50.1
07/17/21 :::: 6.1 :::: 56.2
07/18/21 :::: 2.0 :::: 58.2
07/19/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.2
07/20/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 61.4
07/21/21 :::: 4.4 :::: 65.8
07/22/21 :::: 1.3 :::: 67.1
07/23/21 :::: 9.1 :::: 76.2
07/24/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 76.2
07/25/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 79.4
07/26/21 :::: 3.2 :::: 82.5
07/27/21 :::: 3.6 :::: 86.1
Another beautiful morning. A little more humid than I originally thought when heading out, but very pleasant temps. I ran 2 miles before yoga then another makeup 1.6 after.7 -
7/1 – 3.02
7/2 – 5.02
7/2 - .50 cool down
7/3 – 4.02
7/4 – 1.05 with pups
7/4 – 1.44 hiking down and back up from swim basin
7/5 – 4.67 trails
7/5 - .41 cool down to get to 5 miles
7/6 – rest day walked the dogs
7/7 – 4.03
7/8 – 4.04
7/9 – 5.19 miles of cross training – bike (not counted in miles)
7/10 – 13.11 July Half Marathon Monthly challenge
7/11 – rest day
7/12 – 3.02
7/13 – 6.1 miles of biking (not counted in miles)
7/14 – 4.05
7/16 – 5.01
7/17 – 3.02
7/19 – 7.01
7/20 – 3.11
7/21 – walked the dogs – may bike later
7/22 – 5.01
7/24 - 5.01
7/26 - 4.11
7/27 - 2.10
82.76 of 65 miles
Probably should have got up and out earlier. It was 88F when I went out and bright sun. Ugh6 -
Ahhh just been out for an 8.5k run. Was supposed to be a base run, watch seems to think it was a tempo run. I doubt that, it was a fairly easy run but who knows. Definitely could have kept going. Best I've felt in WEEKS! I think basically being sick foe the last month really got me down. I also noticed the sun is getting up earlier, yay haha.8
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quilteryoyo wrote: »@sweetdaisy13 Great run and pace! You're closing in on that 100 miles for the month.
@katharmonic Glad you got to catch up with your friend today. Also glad your temp and humidity is better today.
Thank you @quilteryoyo. I'm hoping to do a long run on Saturday, possible 20 miles plus if I can.6 -
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.
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7-1 2.1 miles running and 1.0 mile walking (Hill Repeats after cutting cedars for almost 1.5 hours)
7-2 0.0 miles running but 1.0 mile walking on treadmill (also played doubles tennis this morning)
7-3 9.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (easy pace, but not an easy run)
7-4 0.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking laps on the driveway
7-5 2.3 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (also played doubles tennis for almost 2 hours, outdoors)
7-6 0.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking
7-7 1.0 mile running, 1.0 mile walking (fast mile)
7-8 2.6 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Hill Repeats - 6 months post surgery)
7-9 0.0 mile running, 1.0 mile walking (hot and humid)
7-10 7.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (easy pace, very humid)
7-11 0.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (rest day)
7-12 2.8 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (tempo run)
7-13 2.1 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Recovery run)
7-14 2.6 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Foundation Run)
7-15 3.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Short Interval Run)
7-16 0.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Doubles tennis, mowed my lawn, trimmed mom's, and walked)
7-17 5.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking ("Long run" cut short)
7-18 0.0 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (keeping the streak alive)
7-19 4.1 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Cruise Interval on treadmill)
7-20 2.5 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Recovery Run on the treadmill)
7-21 2.5 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Foundation Run on the driveway)
7-22 3.15 miles running, 1.0 mile walking (Short Interval Run)
7-23 0.00 miles running, 1.0 mile walking
7-24 11.00 miles running, 1.0 mile walking - long run. Second time ever running this far.
7-25 0.00 miles running, 1.0 mile walking
7-26 2.75 miles running, 1.0 mile walking - treadmill - storming out - tempo run
7-27 2.10 miles running, 1.0 mile walking - treadmill - Recovery Run
MT = 67.6/70 miles running: 27.0/31miles walking
I worked the 6:30 - 3:30 shift at daycare today, which means I set my alarm for 4 and get up at 4:30. So, a very early morning for me. When I got home, I went straight down to do my recovery run on the treadmill. I knew if I didn't, I would have a really hard time doing it later. I ran 2.1 miles in 30:00 at 4.2 mph. My HR was in Zone 2 for 94% of the run instead of Zone 1, but averaged 136 bpm, so I'm okay with that.6 -
Heat index 122! Booyah! Dew point 83!
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.9
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