October 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
martaindale
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WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10842357/september-2021-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until October 1, 2021 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10842357/september-2021-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until October 1, 2021 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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I guess I used too many expletives about my plantar fasciitis in my post because it "will appear after it has been approved".14
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I have a 15K race on the 16th, so not sure what kind of mileage I'll get in the days before/after, but I'll just shoot for 110 miles for October. That should be safe.8
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I'm still rebuilding base, so I'm in for 125 miles.9
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I'd like to join. My goal for October is to walk at least 30 miles for the month, as well as work to get back to running now that my rheumatoid arthritis is more under control. I want to complete 4 weeks of C25K.12
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Not setting a monthly mileage goal yet. Biggest goal is 26.2 on 10/10.9
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »I guess I used too many expletives about my plantar fasciitis in my post because it "will appear after it has been approved".
I hugged reacted but I also 🤣 reacted2 -
I'll shoot for 150k again and hope October goes better than September did.6
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Plan calls for 80 miles. Last month of training before my first HM of the season!
Welcome @momtoCMG Sounds like a great goal!6 -
First month doing this challenge
My goal is to run 40 miles in October and walk 10.6 -
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I’m gonna say 90 miles this month, we are testing so I need to be back in the office….so if I want to get there on time I need to run at 4:30 am ha ha been a long time since I had to do that.
Welcome @momtoCMG and @mshawski
Woohoo @RunsOnEspresso you got this race.
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My goal for October is to run 75 miles.5
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Welcome to @momtoCMG and @mshawski. Great walking and running goals.
@martaindale thanks for setting up the October thread and good look with the rest of your HM training! You'll be ready!
@RunsOnEspresso oh, your marathon is soon - you will be great! You can look forward to tapering and coming at it fresh and ready!
Back to 90 miles, that's great @skippygirlsmom! I would not be able to do that 4:30 am schedule so I wish you all the best with that.
My goal for October is to "do better" with running. Maybe 100 miles??? It's been a very unimpressive year but I'd like to put the brakes on this downward slide. With my big hiking goal almost complete, I should be able to get back on track a little better.
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October already?
The Auckland Half, scheduled for October 31, has just been postponed until January. A bit of a bummer because January is mid-summer and will be sweltering, and post Christmas means holiday food and laziness and vacations. But the good thing is more training - with my niggly hip/ankle/foot I’ve not been training as well as I should.
So, October should hopefully be a full training month. I might find an interim half to do in November, but we will be moving house about then (hopefully) so maybe not.5 -
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I'm going for 125 miles for the month of October.
@martaindale – thanks for setting up the October thread.
Welcome @mshawski and @momtoCMG!
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Hi! This is my first running (okay for me...probably more walking) challenge. I'm excited to set my goal at 50 miles for October. We are getting a four legged addition this week, so between him and our other fur baby- I foresee many walks in my future.
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Welcome, @mshawski , @momtoCMG , and @sthompson0214 !!!
My plan has 111 miles for October, so I am setting that as my goal.
Thanks for setting us up @martaindale!3 -
October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps...7 -
Welcome, @mshawski , @momtoCMG , and @sthompson0214 !!!
My plan has 111 miles for October, so I am setting that as my goal.
Thanks for setting us up @martaindale!
I first read your goal as 11 miles and I was like she will do more than 11. Then I looked again and saw 111 🤣4 -
Money can't buy you love, and it can't buy you naps, either.swenson19d wrote: »October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps... 3 -
Welcome new people!!
October goals:
*Run anywhere between 100 miles and 200 km
*Finish the final 2 half marathons of the Silesian HM Crown, so I can move on with my life
*Complete one more 40k week, to finish my year-long 40-week challenge celebrating my 40th year of life
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Money can't buy you love, and it can't buy you naps, either.swenson19d wrote: »October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps...
It can buy ice cream, though.5 -
I have to set a target that's going to be challenging this month, to keep me focused on my half marathon in November (though, note that November's total will be lower in comparison, due to tapering).
I'm in for 185 miles in October.8 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »
Money can't buy you love, and it can't buy you naps, either.swenson19d wrote: »October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps...
It can buy ice cream, though.
and kickboxing lessons ☺️5 -
swenson19d wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
Money can't buy you love, and it can't buy you naps, either.swenson19d wrote: »October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps...
It can buy ice cream, though.
and kickboxing lessons ☺️
It's all about balance!3 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »swenson19d wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
Money can't buy you love, and it can't buy you naps, either.swenson19d wrote: »October goal... 🤔
kickboxing twice a week
stop getting fat...130.5 goal 120. yech.
try to walk some, maybe even try the bike again.
dh left for a week and I already want ice cream, Netflix, a cat, and a naps. haha. Hey, Don't judge. I set Bob & Babs (vacuum Roomba and wet Roomba), free, put away a load of laundry, put one in, took out the trash, cleaned a cat box (scrubbing), half kitten scrubbed the shower, drove dh to the airport... Now I shall wander over to amazon and buy grout cleaner for my floors. maybe then popsicles, Netflix and naps...
It can buy ice cream, though.
and kickboxing lessons ☺️
It's all about balance!
Yes, Daniel-san.7 -
I’m not going to run this month. My hip is still bothering me. I rested the last couple days since I tried to run on Tuesday and couldn’t manage even a mile and it’s feeling better today. Before that I rested, did exercises and stretches for my legs and iced the hip per doctors orders for 2 weeks. He told me to start walking after that and to add running if I could tolerate it. I couldn’t tolerate it. After getting some good advice from my MFP friends. I’m going to slowly start with walking. I’m going to start tomorrow by just slowly walking a mile if I can do it without pain. If I can’t I’m going to contact my doctor. I have a 10K on 10/31 that I know now I can’t run it but I can walk it if I get better. But only if I get better. I’m not going to push it.11
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@julieannegannon So sorry about your hip. I hope rest and stretching and no running helps. Glad you are being sensible about it.
Welcome to all the new folks. I can't believe tomorrow is Oct already. Haven't had time to sit down and decide what's next yet, so have no clue as to what my goal will be. Maybe I can decide over the weekend.2
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