August 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • julieannegannon
    julieannegannon Posts: 42 Member
    @teresa502 yes 3:00 am here in Yuma, AZ is much better temperature wise between 85 to 92 degrees outside during the summer. When the sun comes up the temperature creeps up quickly to over 100. One of my most favorite Christian techno songs is Press Plays NY2LA right now. It really makes me move along faster.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,867 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @teresa502 I did see 1 shooting start this morning. So that is a total of 2 in the last 2 days. That is one more than I have seen my entire life :D

    Now I really wish I had gotten up earlier! I woke at 4:00 and 5:00 but didn't drag myself out of bed until 5:30 and out the door at 6:00. I'm getting up at 4 in the morning to meet a friend at 5 but I will have city lights to contend with then.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @Scott6255 - I lost my post too - I know I commented on @polskagirl01 doctor experience. Don't think there was anything untoward in my post other than saying that I am so over having doctors (and others) tell me why I shouldn't be running and wondering just what they think constitutes an active fit life...
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @Scott6255 - I lost my post too - I know I commented on @polskagirl01 doctor experience. Don't think there was anything untoward in my post other than saying that I am so over having doctors (and others) tell me why I shouldn't be running and wondering just what they think constitutes an active fit life...

    I saw that post! Very strange.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,531 Member
    Nice run @Teresa502 . I never went to the Gray fair, but my brother did a few times as a teenager. I think it is a lot bigger than our local one.

    Wow @julieannegannon... 3 am! I get why you do it, but I just couldn't. I'm impressed.

    @martaindale If you are following your plan, you will probably hit your goal again. It's hard to believe that the month is almost half gone already! Hahaha that your run overlaps with your daughter's reluctance to get going in the morning.

    @Scott6255 Nice run. I'm sure once the weather cools down you'll be back to normal with the HR.

    @shanaber I saw your post too. Did it disappear? Weird.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,531 Member
    @kgirlhart Nice running in the heat and humidity. I think Hal should take that into consideration somehow. I wouldn't like not being able to see the plan either. I want to know what is coming up.

    Nice running and walk @rheddmobile! Love the moss formation on the tree!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    julieannegannon wrote: »
    I have a Fitbit Versa 2 which I am starting having problems hooking up with GPS lately and I’m seriously thinking to get a Garmin. Your thoughts?

    I had a versa for a while and had problems with the GPS as well that drove me to get a garmin. I went with the vivoactive 4s and have really loved it. It was a good balance of smartwatch functionality and running data with internal GPS tracking. It's also a good size for me.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited August 2021
    @julieannegannon - I can't speak to an Apple Watch at all, but have loved everything about my Garmin ForeRunner watches over the last several years (originally a 630, now a 245). I can't recommend the 245 any higher for the amount of features at the price.
  • DuchessDiona
    DuchessDiona Posts: 53 Member
    edited August 2021
    martaindale wrote: »

    I am at the point in the month where my mileage goal feels unattainable even though it is calculated from a training plan. Like, I'm almost halfway through the month and only at 17 miles!! This happens almost every month.

    Do your mileage plan rack up in the latter half of the month?
  • DuchessDiona
    DuchessDiona Posts: 53 Member
    @julieannegannon I have been using the Garmin Fenix 5 for the last 2 years and I love it. It ticks the boxes for all activities, GPS and music. Another plus for me is ability to sync with different apps including Nike, Strava and MyFitnessPal I know they are distributing Fenix 6 now but I am sure the features are even better.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    DuchessDiona wrote: »
    martaindale wrote: »

    I am at the point in the month where my mileage goal feels unattainable even though it is calculated from a training plan. Like, I'm almost halfway through the month and only at 17 miles!! This happens almost every month.

    Do your mileage plan rack up in the latter half of the month?

    Right now, yes. I am early in a HM training plan so the second half of the month definitely has more miles per week that the first. But also it's partially perception. My goal seems so far away in the beginning of the month then, like magic, it all comes together at the end of the month.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,185 Member
    @julianannegannon I have Aftershocks headphones.  They are bone conducting headphones that sit over your ear. I like them because I can still hear everything around me and I feel safer.

    I switched from a fitbit to a Garmin a few years ago.  I think they are much better for running.  I started with a basic Forerunner 35 and just recently switched to a Forerunner 45s. It's still a fairly basic watch but not as pricey as some and both of the Forerunners I have do everything I need.

    Good luck tomorrow @polskagirl01!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,531 Member
    edited August 2021
    @julieannegannon Nice walk. I have Trekz Titanium bone conduction headphones and love them. I do have the Garmin Forerunner 235 which I also like. Just be sure to compare various watches, and headphones, and decide what is best for you based one what you want to use it for.

    @Teresa502 Being able to say you got it done in those conditions is huge. WTG!

    @Tramboman I hope the niggles are temporary and don't come back on your next run.

    @RunsOnEspresso Way to dig deep down and get it done.

    Nice running @katharmonic ! Enjoy your hike. Looking forward to your photos and hiking report.

    @DuchessDiona Way to get out there and get it done.

    You are amazing @AlphaHowls !

    @polskagirl01 It sounds, and looks, like you had a great time cheering on the bikers! Enjoy your race tomorrow!

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