July 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

Scott6255

@WhatMeRunning glad you are feeling better, and glad you made the call to go to the ER.
Take it easy until you hear from your Dr. Be smart 🤓

kgirlhart

July Goal: 100 Miles

7/1: 6.26 miles
7/2: 2.25 miles

8.51/109  miles completed for July

I got out for a quick 2 miles today. I was planning to walk since it is a rest day, but I wanted to run, so I did. I just ran to the park and back, so it was an uneventful run, but it was nice and I did see lots of hummingbirds.  I really like when it isn't dark for the run. I was even a little speedier than the last couple of days.  It's easier to go faster in the heat on shorter distances.

@whatmerunning I'm glad you went to get checked out. I hope you don't have anymore issues.



2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K PR 55:46:28.
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon

Orphia

Thanks for all the "welcome back"s.

I did my fastest time this year at parkrun (5k) this morning. Very happy.

katharmonic

@WhatMeRunning that's scary, glad you are feeling better and called for advice.

@Orphia welcome back, great to see you but sorry to hear you've had a rough time. And the loss of @pastorvincent and other friends here continues to sadden us all. Hugs. Great job on your 5k today!

I'm sorry to have lost track but I read and liked and hugged way more.

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No run in July yet.

Short hike report: Adirondack high peaks #29 and 30 of 46 completed today in a rain-soaked 6.5 hour/12 mile hike with no views and an ever-increasing muddy slog. I took very few pics because I didn't want my phone out in the rain but the views were only clouds and trees. We knew it was very likely to rain most of the day so we picked this hike because it is pretty treed in and known to not have the best views, so not wasted on a rainy day, and it was the shortest by far of the hikes I have left. It's the second shortest of all the high peaks hikes I've done. But I really didn't realize the true extent of being soaking wet for most of those hours and didn't really predict being shivering cold on the summit in July. But we survived and I was never so happy to get back to the car and change into dry clothes and shoes.

quilteryoyo

@kgirlhart Those people don't have a pet skunk, do they? I bet it's a female with a den nearby and it's going "home."

Glad you are back and doing better @Orphia !

@penguinmama87 Glad you found a race you could fit into your family's busy schedule. Not sure what to say about feeling faint, unless you were dehydrated or not fueled enough. Hope it doesn't happen again.

@Teresa502 I have been to the top of Grandfather Mountain. It is really beautiful, but not sure I could run any of it. It's really steep, so good luck with that. I look forward to seeing how it goes. At least it should be pretty cool that time of day. And, I do have some really special neighbors!

Good to hear that you had a great vacation @martaindale !

@RunsOnEspresso You're right on schedule to meet your year goal. Congrats!

@WhatMeRunning I'm glad you weren't hurt when you fainted and glad you went to the ER. Do they have a solution for you?

Sounds like a great day @polskagirl01 !

@granitepeak45 Probably a good idea to take today off. Enjoy your hike.

quilteryoyo

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)

MT = 2.1/70 miles running: 2.0/31miles walking

Played doubles tennis this morning, then worked at the daycare from 12:30 - 5:00. Ran errands afterwards, got home at 7, put stuff away, and went down for a treadmill walk while watching Jeopardy. So far, sticking to the plan for July.

WhatMeRunning

@Scott6255 @quilteryoyo I was surprised but cleared to continue running. I had an ECG, blood and even urine tested. Only concerns were elevated ketones which was explained by my being in ketosis since 3/8. That led to a discussion about making sure I was getting enough sodium and potassium and adding more in my diet. No medication or anything at this time, I think maybe that's what the follow up might be about. I do need to be more careful getting up though. They also said it's possible it's a one time only event, but to get with my doctor and start tracking any and all episodes of light headedness or fainting.

Looking back now, I've had a number of chest strap HRM oddities since switching from my Forerunner 630 to the newer 245. I believe I had bad readings today at the worst possible time making me freak out. Although getting checked out is still best, and to be fair, whether my lowish BP is still in normal range or not, fainting is nothing to ever take lightly.

*sigh* what a day!

Avidkeo

WhatMeRunning wrote: »

@Scott6255 @quilteryoyo I was surprised but cleared to continue running. I had an ECG, blood and even urine tested. Only concerns were elevated ketones which was explained by my being in ketosis since 3/8. That led to a discussion about making sure I was getting enough sodium and potassium and adding more in my diet. No medication or anything at this time, I think maybe that's what the follow up might be about. I do need to be more careful getting up though. They also said it's possible it's a one time only event, but to get with my doctor and start tracking any and all episodes of light headedness or fainting.

Looking back now, I've had a number of chest strap HRM oddities since switching from my Forerunner 630 to the newer 245. I believe I had bad readings today at the worst possible time making me freak out. Although getting checked out is still best, and to be fair, whether my lowish BP is still in normal range or not, fainting is nothing to ever take lightly.

*sigh* what a day!

Thank you for going and getting checked out. You definitely had me worried.

Fun fact actually I'll put this in a spoiler cause it's very medical and could disturb some people

this is the reason a lot of people are found in the toilet when they are found dead. Their body senses something is wrong, and it wants to restrict blood to vital organs. So it wants to dump urine first, which causes people to need to pee, so they go to the toilet then have their heart attack on the toilet. It's a known phenomenon among ambulance officers. So never shut your toilet door because the biggest issue is people falling against the door and the. It can't be opened. At least if your door is open, help can get to you

Micturation syncope eh? So fainting due to peeing. Good one!

I had a swallow syncope a few years. Had some water during the night, and accidentally swallowed a large bolus. Felt it go down, next thing I know I woke on the floor. Broke my tooth and scared the crap out of me. Fortunately that was a one off. I hope yours is also

pabmac

Great start everyone! I love those shoes @skippygirlsmom . I started out with 4.7k today- little shorter than I was aiming for but there was a bit of a twinge in my foot (not the good kind) so I stopped early. Injury-free being the goal above kms. Still aiming for 60kms this month

ContraryMaryMary

Here’s a funny story for you. And if you don’t have one similar to tell, are you even a runner?

It was an interesting run this morning, and I say interesting with great literary license. I had a limited time so had to be out the door at 7:45, ready or not. Turns out I was not. After about 3km I started to feel the need for the loo, but as I can only use my own for No.2 (I know, TMI), I assumed I’d be fine. And I was. But the urge grew as the run progressed. It didn’t help that I’d chosen an out-and-back route so I couldn’t loop past home for a ‘comfort stop’.

Five kilometres from home it started to become uncomfortable. However, it got truly ‘interesting’ about 200 metres from home. My body clearly decided I was home. But I wasn’t. I couldn’t run. I had to walk, very carefully, with the occasional rest as my bowels spasmed. Panic-inducing and a little painful. Having my husband standing at the letterbox laughing at me (he twigged as to what was happening) was most uncalled for!

Fortunately I made it. But let’s not repeat that again! 💩

Stunning run though, if freezing. One of those icy still winter mornings. I was in gloves leggings and two long sleeve tops, one of which was merino and most other runners were wearing the same. Except one guy. He must have missed the memo or something as he was out in shorts and a t-shirt 🤪

sweetdaisy13

@ContraryMaryMary That's happened lots of times to me too. Nothing like going for a run and your body just deciding it needs to clear everything out. And yes, it seems to sense when we are almost home too - not quite there, but nearly home 😂

Scott6255

@ContraryMaryMary yep, add me to the list of 'real runner' too 💩 It is such a terrible feeling. Glad you made it home.

WhatMeRunning

I hate that too @ContraryMaryMary. But did you pause your Garmin during the bowel spasms when you had to stop? (Joking of course)

quilteryoyo

I'm surprised you were cleared to run too @WhatMeRunning . But, since you got the diagnosis you did, I guess you're good unless you stop to pee.

@Avidkeo Interesting facts. I've never heard of swallow syncope. Glad that was a one time event.

@Pbmac Staying healthy and injury free always trumps an arbitrary km/mile goal. Hope it feels better today.

Hahaha @ContraryMaryMary Glad you made it home. I didn't once and that's not fun! Guess I can be added to the "real runner" list too. Glad your run was a great one.

Tramboman

7-1 4k tempo
7-2 7k tempo
7-3 7k measy (between moderate and easy)

July Total: 18k
July Goal: 150k

Sunny, upper 50s F, with a northwest breeze. Must have borrowed some of today's energy for yesterday's run, because I was niggly and slow.
@WhatMeRunning Glad the diagnosis was positive. Nothing worse than something happening to you and being unable to find the cause.

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; 2d male 65 and over
7/17 Run of the Ox 5k, Mantua, OH
9/18 5k Run and Roll, Aurora, OH

RunsOnEspresso

@ContraryMaryMary I've definitely looped back home for 💩 before.

martaindale

Glad you were cleared to run @WhatMeRunning . I have passed out several times over the years and it is a scary feeling. I definitely get vasovagal episodes and have had the middle of the night ones from jumping out of bed too quickly. Another thing to consider is your blood glucose. My mom is diabetic so I have had access to a glucose meter in the past and been able to check my sugar afterwards and I know that some of mine have been from low blood sugar. If you have a functional pancreas, it doesn’t take long for your blood sugar to recover so by the time you would have gotten to the ER, it would have been normal most likely. That said, vasovagal reactions are more common that hypoglycemia and this was a single episode, so that’s probably all it was. At least now you know the warning signs and you can assume the position (on the floor with your feet up) before you pass out and maybe avoid it happening next time. It’s smart that you got it checked out for the peace of mind that nothing major was going on.

@ContraryMaryMary Guess I can be added to the "real runner" list too. I’ve only had this happen a couple of times and it always catches me off guard. A friend of mine gets what she refers to as “runners trots” almost every time she runs so she always plans her routes accordingly.

martaindale

July total: 3 miles

7/3: 3 miles

This run was really hard! It was 77F with 94% humidity and absolutely miserable. It was supposed to rain today and I didn’t know if it would just be rain or also lightening so I wanted to try and beat it. First run in a month and first run back in the heat/humidity after 3 weeks of basically no humidity and temps in the 70’s. I have some serious summer acclimation to do! It just started raining and it’s a nice light but steady rain, perfect to run in. Now I wish I had waited. Still hot, but the rain would have made it more tolerable.
Oh well. I am headed up to our vacation/retirement house today to check on things since the previous owners just moved out so I needed to get the run done early anyway. I am so excited to finally see “our” house without all the prior owners stuff in it. Seems more real now! My tiny car is loaded down with the bare bones basics so I can spend the night there. It will basically be camping inside a nice house!

Scott6255

13.1 miles this morning. The only good thing about this run was that it was cloudy and overcast, so no blazing sun ☀️
But it still felt really hot 🔥
At about mile 8 I started to feel & hear my shoes squishing. When I got home and took off my shoes my feet looked like I've been swimming for 2 hours.
Oh, and I saw another first...two squirrels 🐿️ humping WHILE climbing up a tree! That's determination.

WhatMeRunning

Sounds like a sweaty run @Scott6255

Leave it to busy squirrels to multitask like that!