September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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I'm sorry @TheMrWobbly !
@kgirlhart I'm sure that was really scary to get that call, especially so close to the anniversary of your dad's passing. I'm glad it wasn't worse.
@Teresa502 I am impressed that you exercised every day while on vacation! Welcome home.2 -
@TheMrWobbly Sorry about your marathon. On the upside, the Run the World challenge you started for everyone is about to hit New Zealand!
Re: horse / hedge apples, Osage oranges - they aren’t common around here but there are dozens of them at Shelby Farms, which used to be the Penal farm grounds, and before that was several different small farms. I had read about the bow wood, and also that they were once used as actual hedges to keep cattle enclosed, which seems to be the origin of these ones, as they follow the historic property lines and are gigantic. There are several weird non-native plant areas to be found in what is otherwise wilderness, marking the location of old homes and gardens, including a massive stand of bamboo.7 -
Thanks @quilteryoyo .1
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9-1 7k easy
9-2 rest
9-3 4k slow
9-4 4k sloooooooow
9-5 4k easy
9-6 4k moderate
9-7 4k moderate
9-8 rest
9-9 rest
9-10 4k slow
9-11 4k moderate
September Total: 35k
September Goal: 150k
Sunny and mid 50s F today. Felt better so ran better.
@TheMrWobbly Sorry to hear about your marathon.
I am scratching from the 9/18 race. Daily cases here in Ohio are getting close to the 10,000 number. As a middle to back of the pack runner, I choose to not take the chance. So my next big decision is going to be whether or not I plan to race next year at age 70.
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 Hattie Larlham ThriveK, Aurora, OH Scratch10 -
@Tramboman Probably a good decision to not run your race next weekend. It was a HM, right? I'm sort of glad that the AF marathon/HM organizers decided to go virtual a month ago because I would not feel comfortable traveling to OH right now...or anywhere for that matter. My 2 cents worth is that you should go for it next year.1
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penguinmama87 wrote: »Distance Log:
9/2 5.22 miles
9/4 5.90
9/6 6.70 - virtual 10K
9/8 5.49
9/10 4.51
Total: 27.9/80 miles
I was supposed to have more time now with the kids being in school...somehow I have less...hmm....
Hoping your pain improves soon @Scott6255 and @julieannegannon !
Main change for me is I'm forced to get up earlier than I want to. Theoretically that gives me more time, but then I'm tired, so it probably evens it out. It is nice getting my running done earlier.
@TheMrWobbly and @Tramboman sorry about the not-upcoming races. It sounds like you're both making wise decisions though.
I took the kids for forest cleanup organized by the city. Half the running club was supposed to show up, but in the end all but 3 families backed out. Whatever. The kids and I aimed for the less traveled paths, and accidentally stumbled upon what looked like a group of homeless people sleeping in a remarkably hidden spot. We left quickly, but I don't blame them for picking that spot, surely it's better than a busy city spot. My children started out fighting but were singing together by the end. And the they earned extra tech time, so everyone is happy.
I'm supposed to be napping. Not sure how this 10k is gonna go tonight but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
September Goal 190 km
"40 weeks of 40K" - 36 Weeks DONE! / 8 weeks left to complete the challenge
Upcoming races:
September 11 - Czerwionka-Leszczyny night 10k
September 18 - Bytom HM (Silesia Half Marathon Crown #2/4)
October 10 - HM around Żywiec lake (SHMC #3/4)
November 11 - Independence Day mountain 10.6k10 -
September 2 – 8.35
September 5 – 5.02
September 6 – 6.06
September 8 – 5.10
September 9 – 5.22
September 11 – 11.02
What a difference cooler temps make. My goal was 9 miles this morning but it felt so wonderful outside that I ran 11 and then walked 1.86 for a cool down. I barely sweated! Last week my clothes were so soaked after a mile they were sticking to my body like a second skin.
Sorry for the canceled races and race plans. I’m supposed to run the Cooper River Bridge 10K in Charleston SC in a couple of weeks and I’m really surprised it hasn’t cancelled. I got an email from the organizers earlier this week and it seems to be a go still. This is my deferred registration from last April 2020 when they postponed the race to this April 2021 and now September.
Good luck tonight @polskagirl01! Love that your children ended up enjoying their outdoor time and each other’s company.
@kgirlhart – Hope your mom is continuing to heal from her fall. I cant believe it’s been almost a year since your dad passed. Hugs to all.
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Thanks @teress502.
@TheMrWobbly and @Tramboman I'm sorry about your races. I think you should go for it next year @Tramboman .
Good luck tonight @polskagirl01!
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I wasn't in the mood to run this morning. I'm tired and over the heat. I went out and did a run/walk. I took walk breaks whenever and for however long I felt like. It made my average pace 15 minutes but 🤷🏼♀️ 8 miles done
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Thanks @teress502.
@TheMrWobbly and @Tramboman I'm sorry about your races. I think you should go for it next year @Tramboman .
Good luck tonight @polskagirl01!
I don't mind the racing so much. It's the training that kicks my butt.4 -
9/1 17.35 miles, 402 days HM+ Streak! 1220 days on the run
9/2 17.47 miles
9/3 17.54 miles
9/4 17.42 miles
9/5 17.18 miles, Crazy Laps (3 miles OTR, Driveway Loops and Crazy Laps)
9/6 17.42 miles, 1225 days on the run, 407 days HM+ Streak
9/7 18.42 miles, Running Partner A, makes me pick up pace
9/8 17.5 miles
9/9 17.52 miles
9/10 17.48 miles
9/11 18.32 miles, 1230 days on the run, 412 days HM+ Streak, Running Partner E
3rd Annual Hoptown Half Marathon
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in Downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Sep 19th 2021 - Guinness World RecordsOfficial Attempt Run (10 km / 6.2 mi)
https://virtualrunners.com/products/guinness-world-records-attempt-run
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I'm sorry @TheMrWobbly and @Tramboman . I have a race in 2 months and i am crossing my fingers that is enough time for this one to be a go!
@kgirlhart I didn’t realize this fall happened so close to the anniversary of your dad's passing. I’m sure that ups the stress level/anxiety around it. I’m glad she is on the mend.
@Teresa502 I am also impressed that you exercised every day while on vacation! I always have good intentions but it’s rare that I actually do anything except maybe one day. To be fair, our vacations are not usually very relaxing. We tend to be an activity-heavy vacationing family.
@RunsOnEspresso Good job getting it done despite the lack in motivation. Those runs are the hardest!
Good luck @polskagirl01
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Sept totals: 28.7/70 miles
9/2: 3.1 miles
9/3: 4.1 miles
9/5: 3.1 miles
9/6: 3 miles
9/8: 4.1 miles
9/9: 3.1 miles
9/11: 8.2 miles
It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL this morning! A cool front blew in last night so it was 60F with only 80% humidity this morning. I was so glad this weather fell on my long run day. There were so any people out today enjoying the weather, even though it was early on a weekend!
I tried a new gel again today, Huma chocolate flavor. I liked the idea of this one because it is made with “real food” ingredients and I generally think my stomach handles that more predictably. It was ok. The flavor was good, kind of between chocolate pudding and frosting but not as sweet as frosting. My stomach tolerated it fine. The consistency was a little stickier than the stinger gel and it coated my mouth and the back of my throat. Wasn’t a huge fan of that. I also didn’t feel like it really perked my up at all. I took it at my usual 5-ish mile mark and never really felt that little bump I typically get after fuel. It kept me from crashing but I wonder if the real food ingredients also mean it just doesn’t hit my system in the same way or as quickly. I have one more flavor (a fruity one w electrolytes) to try so I guess I will see how that one goes. So far, honey stinger gel is still the favorite.7 -
Hi all! I don't have my personal laptop so I don't have my spreadsheet to update. I didn't run yesterday because of work and travel. This morning I ran 3.1 miles here in Killington, Vermont.
I'm here because I guess I'm doing a Spartan race tomorrow.
First one in 21 months. Hopefully I'll survive to tell you all about it.
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katharmonic wrote: »Hi all! I don't have my personal laptop so I don't have my spreadsheet to update. I didn't run yesterday because of work and travel. This morning I ran 3.1 miles here in Killington, Vermont.
I'm here because I guess I'm doing a Spartan race tomorrow. First one in 21 months. Hopefully I'll survive to tell you all about it.
CRUSH IT!!!!!0 -
It was race day today - Total Coastal Ultra Marathon along the costal path in Devon, UK.
Distance 30 miles (48k), ran in 8 hrs 31 minutes with 6,016 feet of elevation (1,833m).
It was by far the hardest race I have ever done. Parts of the coastal path were very narrow, terrain was rocky and it was very hilly. Despite this, I really enjoyed and from mile 11 I got chatting to a fellow runner and we ran the rest of the 20 miles together.
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@AlphaHowls My training plan calls for 8 miles on the 19th. Will it count if we run further than 10K?
Thanks @Martindale. It was definitely a scary phone call. I went by to check on her today and other than looking like a she was in a fight she is feeling good.
Great job on your race @sweetdaisy13 . I can't imagine running that distance.
Good luck on the Spartan @katharmonic!2 -
sweetdaisy13 wrote: »It was race day today - Total Coastal Ultra Marathon along the costal path in Devon, UK.
Distance 30 miles (48k), ran in 8 hrs 31 minutes with 6,016 feet of elevation (1,833m).
It was by far the hardest race I have ever done. Parts of the coastal path were very narrow, terrain was rocky and it was very hilly. Despite this, I really enjoyed and from mile 11 I got chatting to a fellow runner and we ran the rest of the 20 miles together.
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@kgirlhart wrote: »@AlphaHowls My training plan calls for 8 miles on the 19th. Will it count if we run further than 10K?
Pretty sure it does. I will probably be running my 17 miles.
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@polskagirl01 I hate it when people commit to something and then back out. Good for you and your kids for doing your part and glad they decided to enjoy the time, rather than fight. Good luck on your race tonight. I hope you enjoy it.
@Teresa502 The cooler weather did make a big difference today. So happy for the cooler temps and less humidity. I'm surprised that they are still having in person races, but hope you get to do yours...and stay safe.
@RunsOnEspresso Great job in getting the miles in.
@martaindale Nice run. Glad you are having cooler weather too. I like the honey stinger chews. Need to try the gels.
@katharmonic Good luck with your race tomorrow. Looking forward to the race report.
Nice race @sweetdaisy13 . Glad you had a fellow runner to hang with for most of the race.1
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