August 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

WhatMeRunning

Scott6255 wrote: »

Sorry about Kody @7lenny7 But I know exactly how you feel. I have had two labs, both made it to 13 years. But both had hip dysplasia, and it got so bad that they couldn't move. They stopped eating and we finally had to put them down. So I have vowed to never get another lab (or probably any other dog). They are the best dogs, but going through that loss is like losing a child. Just too hard for me.

Hear, hear.

Although oddly during today's walk I considered the possibility of another dog for the first time since we had to put Frosty down almost 3 years ago (broke his hip slipping from hip dysplasia on stairs). But I am thinking way off from now, after the kids are grown. All dogs are special, but I have always been a softie for labs.

WhatMeRunning

8/15 - 1 mile
8/19 - 1 mile

August total: 2 miles

I forgot to log my 1 mile run during my morning walk yesterday. I'm a bit rusty with posting my running updates apparently. But running a mile has actually seemed easy enough both times, to my surprise. I figured I would want to die, but I really wanted to keep on going each time and made myself stop as soon as my watch chimed with the mile alert to finish the rest of the way walking.

So far, so good. As long as I don't find myself hobbled in pain, I may try again as soon as Sunday morning!

quilteryoyo

@rheddmobile A min/mile seems like a lot, but in that heat, it's pretty good. I think you'll see great improvement in three weeks, esp. if the weather improves.

Glad you are able to run without pain @WhatMeRunning !

quilteryoyo

Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - driveway laps, barely beat the heavy downpour
2 Aug - 3.30 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo run - 2 hours mowing the lawn
3 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Recovery Run on the driveway - Weed eat at mom's in the afternoon
4 Aug - 6.20 Run 1.0 Walk - Birthday run on the driveway - played singles tennis earlier
5 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Interval Run on the driveway
6 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway walk this evening - doubles tennis this morning
7 Aug - 10.0 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Run with Speed Play
8 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway walk to keep the streak going
9 Aug - 2.75 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo Run - driveway laps
10 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Recovery Run - driveway laps
11 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk between shopping and church
12 Aug - 2.25 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway Long Interval Run also played singles tennis this morning
13 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk after work
14 Aug - 5.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Cut my 10 mile run short so that I could trim mom's lawn
15 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Walk in the neighbor's field
16 Aug - 3.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo run doing driveway laps
17 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk after running errands all day
18 Aug - 3.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Foundation run - driveway laps
19 Aug - 3.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Interval Run on the local road
20 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway laps to keep streak going

4.70/100 miles running 20.0/31 miles walking

I didn't get to play tennis today, like I usually do on Friday's. The lady who has the time slot for the court had company. Since my long run is tomorrow, I decided to call it a rest day and walk a mile to keep my streak going.

7lenny7

Another 5.7 miles tonight, bringing my monthly total to 48.1 out of 60.

I wasn't going to run tonight but we had rain coming in and I wanted to run in it. Turns it it was supposed to be a thunderstorm so I tried to plan it so just the last half of my run was in the rain. That's what I got, but instead of the downpour I was hoping for I just had a light rain. Still, much better than yesterday.

penguinmama87

Distance Log:
Aug 2: 4.17 miles
Aug 4: 4.80
Aug 6: 5.94
Aug 9: 5.74
Aug 11: 2.75
Aug 16: 5.86
Aug 18: 3.58
Aug 20: 5.75
Aug 21: 2.29

Total: 40.88/60 miles

First go at speed work today! I decided to scroll back to the beginning of my C25K app and go through it again. I ran the 1:00 running intervals fast (for me, anyway) and then slowed to an easy run for the walking. Even though it's August it was only 62F when I went out, so not bad at all!

quilteryoyo

@7lenny7 Glad you got to run in a little bit of rain and missed the thunderstorm. Looks like you are doing great and on track to beat your goal for the month.

Yeah for speedwork @penguinmama87 . Did you enjoy it?

Tramboman

8-1 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
8-2 rest
8-3 7k measy
8-4 7k easy
8-5 rest
8-6 7k measy
8-7 7k moderate
8-8 7k measy
8-9 rest
8-10 4k easy
8-11 4k moderate
8-12 rest
8-13 6k measy
8-14 4k measy
8-15 7k easy
8-16 rest
8-17 4k easy
8-18 5k treadmill
8-19 rest
8-20 4k measy
8-21 4k moderate

August Total: 84k
August Goal: 150k

Sunny, low 60s F, and humid again today with no wind. Hamstring is better; only did 4 because I'm playing golf later today. It's 18 holes riding in a cart, so I figured I could get away with a short run and not do too much damage to my swing.

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

Scott6255

Nice run @7lenny7. Love running in the rain 🌧️ (most of the time)

Glad you are feeling no pain when running @WhatMeRunning! That's a great sign.

Only did 11 miles this morning. It was just too uncomfortably hot 🥵 But broke in my new Ghost 13s. So now I have two pairs to rotate through.

shanaber

Jumping in quick to say hello to @7lenny7!!! Give Kody a hug for me! We have always had a dog or 2 or 4 and when our last pup died my husband said the same as you all - nope no more... Well I waited 2 years and then decided I wanted a dog for me (all our others were rescues and mostly attached to him or our daughter's). It was another year+ before we got Hobbes the Vizsla and I can't imagine not having him now. I am thinking about getting another pup now to help keep him active as he ages and have a bond before Hobbes passes.

@quilteryoyo - you might also look at other races that aren't too far away and use their routes. I have done that before for training runs but no reason you couldn't plot out your own HM using their route. Another idea is to look up and see if there are any running groups in areas you might like to run it in and send an email and ask about route recommendations. Fleet Feet might also have recommendations for routes too.
On the hydration vest - I have an Osprey and I love it. It is short, has ventilated mesh in the back, holds plenty of water and has lots of pockets. One of the issues I had and I think many of the women here have as well is getting the fit right so being able to try it on and easily return if you don't like it is really important.

katharmonic

Good to see you @7lenny7! Hugs to Kody!

@quilteryoyo my friends and I have used courses of local HM races quite often as ideas for routes to run on our own for the distance. You should join up with @teresa502! So fun.

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
08/01/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
08/02/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
08/03/21 :::: 1.8 :::: 4.8
08/04/21 :::: 5.5 :::: 10.3
08/05/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 13.4
08/06/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 13.4
08/07/21 :::: 5.0 :::: 18.4
08/08/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 18.4
08/09/21 :::: 2.6 :::: 20.9
08/10/21 :::: 3.2 :::: 24.1
08/11/21 :::: 4.1 :::: 28.2
08/12/21 :::: 1.3 :::: 29.5
08/13/21 :::: 7.0 :::: 36.5
08/14/21 :::: 4.2 :::: 40.7
08/15/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 40.7
08/16/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 40.7
08/17/21 :::: 3.8 :::: 44.5
08/18/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 44.5
08/19/21 :::: 1.7 :::: 46.2
08/20/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 46.2
08/21/21 :::: 13.1 :::: 59.3

This week has been kind of a bust for running. Lots of zeros on there. But today I wanted to get my half marathon done for the HM a month in 2021 challenge. I felt better, more recovered and my back felt a lot less tight, so I ust decided to get out there and take it as slowly as needed. I met a friend at 7 am and it was lightly raining and 73 degrees. The rain did not feel too bad and it continued throughout the first 1.5 hours or so. And then it was just steamy and we wished it would rain because the humidity was so high. My friend had a 5k race to run at 9 am there in the park, so we got about 6.5 miles done and then she went to her race start and I continued on alone for a while. I did an out and back along the same route the race was going but I was ahead of the start by about 20 minutes so I was able to a little over 5 miles done by the time she was getting close to the finish. I circled around and joined her to run her in the last bit. She was happy to see me as she was fading quickly in the heat and humidity and it helped give her a little push to finish up. She has been a running coach at various times and is also just a super supportive person has done that for me and so many other people so I was happy I could return the favor.

After she finished, I needed just 1.6 more miles and she wanted about the same so after she caught her breath and walked a bit, we set out to finish up. She ended up deciding to walk more so I went ahead and got my last bit done and came back to walk with her a little more. I was very happy to get it done, but it was a definite slow slog out there today. 8 of 12 HM done for 2012.

Teresa502

Cycling charitable event today instead of running. We had a choice of 21, 36 or 61 mile routes. Since 43 miles is the longest I have ridden this year, I chose to ride the 36-mile route. It was a perfect day and the countryside was beautiful. It was around 65F at the 8:00 am start but was in the 80s by the time I finished at 11:00 am.

RunsOnEspresso

Geez, I go away for a week and miss @7lenny7 's return! Welcome back!

Finally got back out today. Only 79 degrees and 60% humidity. Did my scheduled 8 miles

89/192 (definitely won't be hitting 192 after missing a week!)

Scott6255

Good job getting your HM in for the month @katharmonic and nice of you to support your friend.

Way to go on your cycle ride @Teresa502.

Glad you got out there again @RunsOnEspresso!

quilteryoyo

Glad your hamstring was better today @Tramboman . Hope you enjoyed your day of golfing.

Nice running @Scott6255 ! Only 11 miles! Now I know how mom feels when I tell her I only ran 5 miles and she looks at me like I'm a crazy person and says, "ONLY?"

@shanaber Thanks for the ideas. I ordered a Nathan vest that is supposed to be made for women. We shall see when it gets here. I wish I could have tried one on, but the nearest Fleet Feet don't keep them in stock.

@katharmonic Thanks for the ideas. Until you and @shanaber mentioned it, I hadn't thought about using the route from a local HM....not that I am sure there have been any in my hometown.

Nice ride @Teresa502 ! Sounds like you had fun.

@RunsOnEspresso Great to see you running 8 miles today!

quilteryoyo

Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - driveway laps, barely beat the heavy downpour
2 Aug - 3.30 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo run - 2 hours mowing the lawn
3 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Recovery Run on the driveway - Weed eat at mom's in the afternoon
4 Aug - 6.20 Run 1.0 Walk - Birthday run on the driveway - played singles tennis earlier
5 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Interval Run on the driveway
6 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway walk this evening - doubles tennis this morning
7 Aug - 10.0 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Run with Speed Play
8 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway walk to keep the streak going
9 Aug - 2.75 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo Run - driveway laps
10 Aug - 2.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Recovery Run - driveway laps
11 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk between shopping and church
12 Aug - 2.25 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway Long Interval Run also played singles tennis this morning
13 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk after work
14 Aug - 5.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Cut my 10 mile run short so that I could trim mom's lawn
15 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Walk in the neighbor's field
16 Aug - 3.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Tempo run doing driveway laps
17 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Treadmill walk after running errands all day
18 Aug - 3.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Foundation run - driveway laps
19 Aug - 3.50 Run 1.0 Walk - Long Interval Run on the local road
20 Aug - 0.00 Run 1.0 Walk - Driveway laps to keep streak going
21 Aug - 10.0 Run 1.0 Walk - Long run with fast finish (sort-of) out the local road

57.0/100 miles running 21.0/31 miles walking

I did manage to get up earlier than I did last week and started my run at a little before 8 am. I'm glad I did, because it was getting hot when I finished. It started out with 66°F and 94% humidity. It was 77°F with 74% humidity when I finished - or at least started my cool down walk.

I was supposed to run 9 miles easy pace and then run mile 10 in Zone 3. Again, I couldn't manage to make myself run fast enough to get my HR into zone 3 for more than a minute, but it was in the upper limit of Zone 2. I was pleased with my overall pace of 12:31 min/mile. My last mile was 12:15 minutes, so a bit faster than the average. Not the fastest though. The last 0.15 mile was under 10 min/mile pace. So, I had a little left in me for a "finish line" kick. The run actually wasn't too bad. I had to make a pit stop at mom's at mile 5.6, and my legs started getting tired around mile 8. Other than that, it was pretty uneventful.

I did make a decision about the HM while I was running. I am going to run it virtually, for sure. The AF HM being my first one has a lot of sentimental meaning to me. Not only was it supposed to be at the base from which I retired and marking my 25th year of retirement with their 25th marathon (I know they did that just for me LOL) I realized if it wasn't for the AF and the doctor there, I might not be here today. My heart murmur/bicuspid valve was discovered there during my exit physical. No doctor previously had heard the slight murmur. They still have a hard time hearing it, even knowing it is there. Had it not been found, we probably wouldn't have been following it with echo's and therefore not have caught the aneurysm before it was too late. So, yeah, the AF HM needs to be my first one.

Avidkeo

Welcome back @7lenny7 we've missed you.

kgirlhart

I have been trying to catch up but there's no way I can mention everyone. I have been liking and hugging as I go though.

@polskagirl01 That is just too creepy!

Thank you @quilteryoyo. And I am sorry your race was changed to virtual. I think going somewhere and running a new route will be a nice way to run it.

Good to see you back @7lenny7. I hope the PF continues to heal and that it won't be a problem for too much longer. I'm glad that Kody is relatively well. I have an 11 year old Collie and a 14 year old min pin. The last year or so the min pin has gotten really hard of hearing. It is hard to see them slowing down.

shanaber

Got up and out early today to get a long run in while the weather was so cool and nice. It never got to 70F while I was out and it was cloudy and drizzly the entire time. I so wanted to take advantage of the cool cool weather but nope, my hamstring was being very uncooperative. Rather than push through I did what I could running the 60/30 intervals and walking as much as I needed. There was no way I could make it to the 10 miles I wanted but 6 is better than none. I am hoping I can get it in on Monday but it won't be nearly as nice as it is supposed to be heating up again and by Wednesday it will be back in the 90s.

Date.........Miles........Total
08/01.......0.00.........0.00
08/02.......7.20.........7.20 + Agility
08/03.......0.00.........7.20
08/04.......8.00.......15.20
08/05.......0.00.......15.20
08/06.......4.64.......19.84
08/07.......0.00.......19.84
08/08.....10.46.......30.30 - Longest run in over a year
08/09.......3.57.......33.87 - Recovery walk/run + Agility
08/10.......0.00.......33.87 + Strength training @ Home
08/11.......5.86.......39.73
08/12.......0.00.......39.73
08/13.......7.08.......46.81
08/14.......6.83.......53.64
08/15.......0.00.......53.64
08/16.......2.56.......56.20 + Agility
08/17.......0.00.......56.20
08/18.......6.43.......62.63
08/19.......0.00.......62.63
08/20.......4.70.......67.33
08/21.......6.34.......73.67
08/22.......0.00.......73.67

2021 Run the Year Team - LeftRightLeftRepeat 631.02/1256 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/virtual)
9/20-26/21 - Women Run the Vote, 2021 - 907 Mile Virtual Relay
2021 Hot Chocolate Virtual 15K

Tramboman

8-1 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
8-2 rest
8-3 7k measy
8-4 7k easy
8-5 rest
8-6 7k measy
8-7 7k moderate
8-8 7k measy
8-9 rest
8-10 4k easy
8-11 4k moderate
8-12 rest
8-13 6k measy
8-14 4k measy
8-15 7k easy
8-16 rest
8-17 4k easy
8-18 5k treadmill
8-19 rest
8-20 4k measy
8-21 4k moderate
8-22 4k easy

August Total: 88k
August Goal: 150k

Sunny, mid 60s F, and humid today. Managed to get out before the sun peeked up over the horizon. Golf after running (even just 4k and a cart) did not work out so well -- by about the 12th hole, my swing (which isn't great to begin with) had totally gone south. But I had big fun. Saw a tree loaded with beech nuts this morning and another tree with tent caterpillars.

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