September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    edited September 2021
    @RunsOnEspresso just thinking out loud here, but some packs are more adjustable than others. At least some Ultimate Direction and Nathan packs (probably many others) can be adjusted on the sides (under arms), but also the straps across your front can be tightened/loosened OR moved up and down, which is amazing if you're out and something starts rubbing wrong. Do you have runner friends or a store nearby who have packs you can try on? It sounds like you've really researched it, too. I found YouTube reviews helpful when I was looking.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    @RunsOnEspresso just thinking out loud here, but some packs are more adjustable than others. At least some Ultimate Direction and Nathan packs (probably many others) can be adjusted on the sides (under arms), but also the straps across your front can be tightened/loosened OR moved up and down, which is amazing if you're out and something starts rubbing wrong. Do you have runner friends or a store nearby who have packs you can try on? It sounds like you've really researched it, too. I found YouTube reviews helpful when I was looking.

    Oh I know, this will be my 3rd vest. The problem is I have specific needs and there's only so many vests that have said options. I looked at a local running store and they only had one option that would work and only in one size which even adjusted all the way was too big.

    The second one I ordered I did not like where the pockets were located. It felt awkward and uncomfortable despite making several adjustments.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,446 Member
    edited September 2021
    @ContraryMaryMary I hope the hip gets better soon...and the lockdown gets lifted. Great job with the walking.

    Love the pictures of your hike @katharmonic !

    Nice run @kgirlhart . Glad your hip is feeling better.

    Happy belated birthday to your DH @shanaber. Two celebrations are better than one.

    @rheddmobile I think you are doing great, considering everything. You're current pace would be a huge PR for me! I'm sure the speed will come back once you can run more and it cools down.

    Nice running @Scott6255 ! Glad the weather is a bit better for you.

    @RunsOnEspresso No. You are not being picky. You need to be able to be comfortable in the vest. I hope it feel better on a trial run. Nice shoe porn!

    @johnisrunning I'm glad running on the toe didn't hurt. Enjoy your vacation. I always have good intentions on vacation, but they don't go very far.

    Happy Belated Birthday @martaindale ! I hope you enjoy camping.

    @7lenny7 Sounds like you had a great weekend. Seeing the eagles fighting over the fish must have been something to see. Love the seagulls all lined up. I have never seen a puff ball. I love mushrooms, but have never eaten any from the woods. I'm too afraid I'll eat a poisonous one. That thing is huge. Hope you find a way to cook it that you enjoy. Nice run today.

    Thanks @Scott6255 Sorry your run was painful. I hope a day of rest helps.

    @polskagirl01 Good luck with your 10K! Love the way your son described the bird carnage. :lol:

    Thanks @Tramboman I feel fine now. It seemed to be a one day thing.

    Glad to see you pop in @Camaramandy648 ! Glad you are doing well.

    @julieannegannon Glad you were able to run some without pain. I hope resting does the job, but glad you plan to see the doctor if it continues to act up. Sorry it is hurting just sitting around. I hope it isn't anything major.

    I think I am finally caught up again. I hope I can stay that way this time, but you never know.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,446 Member
    edited September 2021
    @kgirlhart I'm so glad your mom is okay!

    @rheddmobile Yeah. My driveway is pretty much a hill. At least I don't have to worry about finding a place for hill repeats! Haha about the car. So fancy.

    @Tramboman Glad your leg is better and your hip is back to "normal."
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @7lenny7 I used to shop at the Brunsville mall every back to school season.

    7 miles this morning. I didn't post yesterday but I only did 3.25. It wasn't meant to be yesterday. Today I felt much better.

    53/174
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited September 2021
    @rheddmobile @7lenny7 how interesting. I had to google what the heck an "osage orange" was only to see pictures of a freaking "hedge apple" (how I have always heard them referred to). Strange that I have never heard the other reference. I have only recently begun seeing them on the ground this year just over the last week or two. Typically the next morning they are mostly gone with just little bits remaining as the deer try to eat them for some reason.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    @RunsOnEspresso unfortunately Burnsville mall is just a shell of its former self. I think about 2/3rds of the stores are empty now, the owners are in bankruptcy and the city is trying to get it redeveloped.
    @WhatMeRunning I knew them as hedge apples when I lived in Kansas. I just saw some for sale in our local grocery store. Apparently they keep spiders away if you put them in your house.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @7lenny7 That's sad to hear. I loved that mall.

    Although it seems most malls are headed that way. We went to one a week or so ago, thinking it opened at 10 but it didn't open until 11 and even then some stores didn't open at all (appeared no one showed up to work). We also had a mall that changed into some educational campus (medical something I think).
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,552 Member
    @kgirlhart glad your mom wasn't hurt too bad.
    @Camaramandy648 nice to see you back on the thread. I've seen you killing it on Strava!
    @julieannegannon good that you are going to get your hip checked.
    @quilteryoyo your driveway laps always impress me!
    @RunsOnEspresso those are great looking shoes! I had some ON Cloudsurfers when they first came out (running store guy talked me into them). I loved how they felt running straight, but for some reason I felt like I could fall on my face if I was running on a turn.
    @rheddmobile @7lenny7 we have those Osage-oranges all over the ground and on trees down here. As a kid I was told they were called horse apples! I never heard of them being used for insect repellent, but google confirms your claim :D
    @WhatMeRunning your turtle story was hilarious!!
    @skippygirlsmom Champ is beautiful!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,446 Member
    @7lenny7 That's so cool that you are running all the roads in the town. Not sure I'd want to do that in mine...I mean it would be cool, but not always safe, I'm afraid.
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    ETA - I saw a turtle crossing the path in front of me the other day and I was so happy that I was actually going to pass a turtle proving I am now faster! But he got across before I could get my phone out and take a picture. My ego is forever destroyed now.
    :lol::lol:

    @skippygirlsmom Champ is too cute. I'm glad he gets to live with you.


  • Legs_McGee23
    Legs_McGee23 Posts: 116 Member
    9/9 - 6.04 miles

    20.76 of 60 miles completed

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