February 2022 Monthly Running Challenge
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I would be interested! And my strava account is:polskagirl01 wrote: »SummerSkier wrote: »I am still chasing Scott and Alpha in Run the World it seems. We are almost 150 miles behind pace so need to pick it up team!
Maybe some of our new people would like to join our virtual group challenge? We're running (or walking!) "around the world" this year, and if you connect it to Strava, it does all of the logging for you. Don't be shy! Who's in?
https://www.strava.com/athletes/49689256
Would be happy to "friend" you all
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@polskagirl01, I hope your friends in Ukraine stay safe.
I ran the same route as yesterday, but twice. Hubby’s friend did not join me due to some construction to oversee at their house. I started late because I wasn’t sure if he was going to join or not, and it was HOT. There were a few shady spots though, such as the bridge on the trail below. 2.66 miles today. 55 day streak.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends @polskagirl01❣️
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2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
2-10 rest
2-11 7k sleasy
2-12 7k sleasy
2-13 5k treadmill
2-14 4k treadmill
2-15 7k sleasy
2-16 7k sleasy
2-17 rest
2-18 5k treadmill
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k sleasy
2-21 7k easy
2-22 rest
2-23 4k sleasy
2-24 4k sleasy
February Total: 110k
February Goal: 140k
Cloudy, mid 20s F, with a mean little northeast wind. Lots of squirrels and red winged blackbirds today, along with some robins generally around as opposed to being concentrated at food sources.
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Thoughts with you @polskagirl0
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Morning all. Calf is feeling better, but I'm still leaving it the full week before I try another run. That's 2 more days, I'm coping well surprisingly. Usually I go a bit stir crazy when I can't run but I think because it's only a week I can handle it OK. And I'm seeing the bigger picture. Short term annoyance, long term gain.
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Nice that your friend's husband went running with you @marisap2010 . I hope he goes with you again. Just read on and saw that he didn't run with you today. That bridge looks like a nice place to catch a break from the sun. Great job on your streak.
@SummerSkier Nice job on beating your Feb goal already and big CONGRATULATIONS on your 2 mile PR. You are very speedy and getting faster all the time!
@shanaber I'm certainly not running what I thought I would either. I'm hoping to get back into it, but with 2 months of not a lot of running my numbers are pretty low. I'm definitely pulling up the rear in the Run the World group. Nice walking and glad you missed the rain. That's the trouble with accidents, you have no idea how they happened. I hope you continue to heal quickly. Did you see what you tripped over?
Hugs @polskagirl01 . Prayers for everyone in Ukraine and their loved ones. The whole thing makes no sense to me.
@Aine8046 Cool that you had all three species of squirrels where you once lived. We used to have flying squirrels around here, but haven't seen any since I was really young.
Seeing the big picture always helps @Avidkeo .
I had my year follow up with the heart surgeon this morning. As expected, he said everything looks good and there is no evidence of any further weakening of the aorta. My scar is raised and still itchy. They call that keloid or hypertrophic scarring. He is having me try mederma on it to see if that helps. The part closest to my neck has almost disappeared, but the further toward my tummy it gets, the bigger and itchier it gets. I really don't mind what it looks like, I just want the itching to stop. Night before last I had to put anti-itch cream on it, it was so bad it was keeping me awake - that's the first time it was that bad since the surgery. I'm trying to hold onto the old adage - "If it is itching, it is healing." I won't have to see him again for another year.
When I got home, I did a treadmill session, to avoid the rain and flooded roads. I walked a mile total for warm up and cool down @3.8 mph and I actually ran 2.0 miles. Well, I did a run/walk, but that is my normal run. I ran/walked for 4/1 minutes. Each run was a ladder from 4.5-4.9 mph. Then I walked 30 sec and ran the last 1:43 at 5.0 mph. Total run was 26:13 minutes for a 13:06 min/mile pace. Of course, it helped a little that once when I was trying to get the treadmill to 3.8 mph, it went to 8 mph instead and I couldn't get it back. Finally was able to just stop it off after about 15 second. That's a quick sprint for me. LOL
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@polskagirl01 - I am so saddened and angry about what is happening in Ukraine! My thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Ukraine and your friends and their families! Are you concerned at all that he might try to come into Poland?0
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@Aine8046 - Your can join the Run the World Challenge at this link
Once you have joined you can connect to Strava where it says 'APPS' at the top of the page.
We also have a MFP Monthly Running Challenge group on Strava if you want to join. I tried to send you an invite but it didn't find you even using your Strava name...
@quilteryoyo - there was a slight difference in the cement - not sure if it was enough too cause me to trip or not. The area is also where there is a dip in the sidewalk for handicap access.2 -
@polskagirl01 - I am so saddened and angry about what is happening in Ukraine! My thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Ukraine and your friends and their families! Are you concerned at all that he might try to come into Poland?
Thanks to all. At this point I'm not concerned for us personally. I won't get into the politics of it, but for now it's our friends and their loved ones who need prayer & assistance. Where we used to live was a bigger city and closer to the border, and I'm somewhat sad that I'm not there to help with so many people coming in.8 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »@polskagirl01 - I am so saddened and angry about what is happening in Ukraine! My thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Ukraine and your friends and their families! Are you concerned at all that he might try to come into Poland?
Thanks to all. At this point I'm not concerned for us personally. I won't get into the politics of it, but for now it's our friends and their loved ones who need prayer & assistance. Where we used to live was a bigger city and closer to the border, and I'm somewhat sad that I'm not there to help with so many people coming in.
@polskagirl01 You are all in our thoughts and prayers this week. It's all just so mind-bogglingly crazy.1 -
@shanaber Those dips can cause me to feel like I am falling if I don't expect them. That could have been it. I'm just glad you are relatively okay. How is the tendon today?0
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2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
2-10 rest
2-11 7k sleasy
2-12 7k sleasy
2-13 5k treadmill
2-14 4k treadmill
2-15 7k sleasy
2-16 7k sleasy
2-17 rest
2-18 5k treadmill
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k sleasy
2-21 7k easy
2-22 rest
2-23 4k sleasy
2-24 4k sleasy
2-25 4k treadmill
February Total: 114k
February Goal: 140k
Still pretty slippery after last night's ice storm, so I did treadmill instead. On a more positive note, saw a chipmunk this morning. Once the chipmunks emerge from hibernation, spring is not too far behind.7 -
2/1 – 7.04 miles
2/2 – 3.11 miles
2/5 – 3.15 miles + 9.2 miles
2/7 – 5.18 miles
2/9 – 5.12 miles
2/10 – 3.21 miles + 3.19 miles
2/11 – 5.14 miles
2/15 – 5.31 miles
2/16 – 5.16 miles
2/17 – 4.09 miles
2/18 – 5.15 miles
2/20 – 10.01 miles
2/21 – 5.20 miles
2/23 – 5.84 miles
2/25 – 5.70 miles
Total – 91.11 miles
Another rainy morning so I waited until lunch and the rain had cleared out and there was mostly sunny skies and a bit windy. I got in 5.70 miles. Before I walked 3.10 on the treadmill. Planning on a hiking day tomorrow. The section we are doing crosses a branch several times. There has been local flooding with all the rain that we’ve had. I hope the branch crossings will be doable.
Yay for good report from the heart surgeon @quilteryoyo!
Would love to have you join Run the World team @Aine8046! We need another warm body or two!
@katharmonic, @Scott6255 and other Brooks shoe wearers - what is with the new shoe laces? I broke out a new pair of Ghosts and unless I double-knot them, I can't keep them tied!
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Another pretty run at our friends’ home before heading back to my in-law’s house. I saw two Sandhill Cranes with babies this morning.
My back is a bit sore today. We went to TopGolf last night, and I used some muscles I must not use often. We had a blast though.
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@Tramboman Maybe we should have Chipmunks Day instead of groundhog day.
Be careful on the trails tomorrow. Hopefully the streams in the mountains will be done by then, but if they are up, take lots of precautions. I don't want to hear about a high water rescue involving you.
@marisap2010 Great running. Seeing sandhill cranes is very cool. Great that you played golf too. Sounds like you are having a great vacation.1 -
marisap2010 wrote: »@polskagirl01, I hope your friends in Ukraine stay safe.
I ran the same route as yesterday, but twice. Hubby’s friend did not join me due to some construction to oversee at their house. I started late because I wasn’t sure if he was going to join or not, and it was HOT. There were a few shady spots though, such as the bridge on the trail below. 2.66 miles today. 55 day streak.
Uff, hate running in the heat - you are my hero! I signed up for a half marathon int he and of April and hope it will be still cool enough...3 -
Thank you for the link!@Aine8046 - Your can join the Run the World Challenge at this link
Once you have joined you can connect to Strava where it says 'APPS' at the top of the page.
We also have a MFP Monthly Running Challenge group on Strava if you want to join. I tried to send you an invite but it didn't find you even using your Strava name...
PS Strange you could not find me - several people from this group did...
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Is this the one?@Aine8046 - Your can join the Run the World Challenge at this link
Once you have joined you can connect to Strava where it says 'APPS' at the top of the page.
We also have a MFP Monthly Running Challenge group on Strava if you want to join. I tried to send you an invite but it didn't find you even using your Strava name...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange
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@Teresa502 not sure which ones you have, but the last pair of Brooks (Ghost13s) I bought the laces were fine. Some of the round ones in the past have kinda sucked, but the flat ones usually work pretty well.
@marisap2010 Top Golf ⛳ 😁 I've only been once, but it is a blast!2 -
@Teresa502 not sure which ones you have, but the last pair of Brooks (Ghost13s) I bought the laces were fine. Some of the round ones in the past have kinda sucked, but the flat ones usually work pretty well.
@marisap2010 Top Golf ⛳ 😁 I've only been once, but it is a blast!
When I went to Top Golf, I was happy to not fall into the net at the end of the platform.3 -
@Teresa502 I have trouble with the laces on my Ghost 14s also. Definitely have to double knot. Annoying.
I'm not going to update my totals or attempt to catch up with you all tonight. Sorry to be absent but I've checked in on you here and there. I'm still in a slump/busy/stressed/cold and I decided to just give myself permission to take the week off from running. Whether I will get back to it this weekend or not I haven't decided but it snowed today and I wrapped up a long week with a lot of deadlines so I'm putting off that decision to the morning. I *hope* things should be looking up next week workwise and motivation-wise. You all are always good motivation so I know I will be back on track soon.
Oh, whoever was talking about skunks I saw one the other morning before work on my walk with Stella. It ambled right across a grassy area kind of towards us, but then veered away and crossed the street into the cemetery on the other side. I was very happy Stella was busy sniffing around and didn't see and try to give chase because she is a terrier mix who will definitely hunt. I could just imagine trying to deal with skunk spray would not make the rest of the day go well.6 -
The past four days have been continual rain and off and on thunderstorms, which I won’t run in, so I did lifting, rest, lifting, rest. Today was clear but ridiculously cold considering the last time I ran was singlet and shorts weather, but I felt like if I didn’t get out there I was gonna start growing moss! So out for a run we went.
The Wolf river is at flood level with flood warnings for several areas, and it turns out pretty much everywhere we ever run crosses the Wolf! Greenline, Germantown Greenway, WC Johnson, the gravel trails on the far side, the trails behind the cardio clinic… literally everyplace we run is under water right now! The trails behind the cardio clinic are mostly elevated and we thought there was a possibility at least some of them were dry. Parking lot at least was above water, unlike the one at the Greenway, and although there was a trails closed sign we ducked under it and checked it out.So the turn to the right that goes under the road doesn’t look good… clearly not going that way!Thwarted in every direction, we headed back to the car after less than a mile and went home. Just enough time to get in 5k on the streets in the neighborhood before it got really dark.
Keeping on straight ahead… the near end of this bridge doesn’t look too bad, but check out what happens to the railing on the far side! Yep, that’s shoulder deep over there, even though it doesn’t look it! The sound of water rushing over the surface of the bridge was intense. This bridge is usually far above the water.
So, headed back the way we came, what about the other direction? Looking good until we pass the overlook to the lake, which has become one with the lake! Again, the trail here is usually elevated far above the water, looking down. Check out the big old heron fishing on the actual running trail!
I tried one eighth of a beta blocker today. And one eighth is still enough to depress my heart rate - only got up to 143 while chugging up hills, which isn’t optimal. But I think that’s about as small a dose as it’s possible to take. So now I’m going to find out whether my body eventually adjusts to that dose and starts functioning better.
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2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
2-10 rest
2-11 7k sleasy
2-12 7k sleasy
2-13 5k treadmill
2-14 4k treadmill
2-15 7k sleasy
2-16 7k sleasy
2-17 rest
2-18 5k treadmill
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k sleasy
2-21 7k easy
2-22 rest
2-23 4k sleasy
2-24 4k sleasy
2-25 4k treadmill
2-26 rest
February Total: 114k
February Goal: 140k
Snowed yesterday; still snowing this morning. Since I will fall short of February's goal anyway, decided a rest day would be a nice day.
I ordered the chipmunks some snowshoes from L.L.Bean...7 -
Feb goal: 100 km
2/2: 8 km
2/4: 5.1 km
2/5: 12.1 km
2/9: 7.3 km
2/11: 5.7 km
2/14: 13.8 km
2/16: 8.1 km
2/18: 5.5 km
2/21: 5.7 km
2/24: 5.2 km
2/26: 5.5 km
Total: 83 km
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@katharmonic Sounds like you had a tough week all around. Here's to hoping you can get some rest and rejuvenate this weekend. Next week is a new month, new start....at least that is what I am planning for myself after having a couple of "off" months.
@rheddmobile We had a lot of rain here the last few days too, with lots of flooding. I'm sorry that all of your trails were impassible - the pictures are amazing. Glad you still got in a run with no heart issues. Is the dosage of the beta blocker you have the lowest they make? I guess I'm asking if there is a lower dose you can get and then cut it in quarters or half? I hope your body adjusts and you can get back to running at the speeds you like with no issues.
@Tramboman Hahaha I'm sure the chipmunks will greatly appreciate those.
@Aine8046 I think that would be a "no" on the ride. Are you trying to tell us that you were flying on your run?2 -
@katharmonic, I hope you can get the rest you need. We all need a break sometimes.
@rheddmobile, that’s a lot of rain!
No run this morning. I am still sore from golf and slept poorly last night, so I figure I might want a nice shakeout run tonight after our long car ride home.
Hubby and I have decided we have both been doing awful food-wise lately, so I’ll be meal planning on the way home. We’re working to decrease (not cut out, but cut back) carbs and cut out sugar. I’m hoping some fresh recipes will help me feel less blah.3 -
I am still debating whether I should run or not today. I don't usually run on Saturdays. Sunday is my long run day. But my last run was on Tuesday and I would like to get out there. But it is 33°F feels like 28° and cloudy and just seems gross. It isn't really supposed to get much warmer today. I think the ice has cleared up though. It should be a little warmer tomorrow and at least sunny which makes running in the 30's easier for me. I feel like I have been slacking this week. But I did run on last Saturday and on Monday, so I did make up the two runs that I missed because of the icy weather. I just hate having my schedule changed 😒.
@katharmonic I am glad Stella didn't chase the skunk. It is not fun to deal with a dog that has been sprayed by a skunk.
@rheddmobile Wow! That is a lot of water. I'm glad you were able to get a run in and hope you get the medicine adjusted soon.
@Aine8046 That would be a "Hell no!" from me.2 -
I took Thursday off with sleet all day and really not out of the 20's much. But so far I am at 117 out of 100 mile goal so this month has been decent compared to last year with almost a week of totally icy non running days. As long as the footing is good and it's not actively sleeting I can manage some cold days. Like @kgirlhart I will be complaining about the heat and humidity in not too long. LOL
@tramboma while you have your LLBean catalog open can you order me some nice sweaters please. Love the idea of the chipmonks being signs of spring. Here everything just all of a sudden starts budding out and my Purple Martins return. I think we are having the last gasp of winter so expect to be back to spring by tomorrow. (currently 35 and drizzly but thank goodness no ice or sleet).
@quilteryoyo so happy you got a good clean annual checkup. I am sure that is a relief! I ran out of one of my Rx's last week and had to spend $100 on a "telecall" with my PCP because he would not refill without a visit. I swear the rules keep changing every time I need something. But this too I will navigate.
@rheddmobile I really enjoyed those flood photos. I can totally relate. I don't mind the drizzle today as we do need some rain. Hope that you find a good medium for the betas which let you enjoy your runs but keep your heart from reacting. And maybe over time it will go "dormant" again so you can be normal until you get another flare.
@Aine8046 terrified of heights so yeah. That's a hard no. Prefer the pretty water photos.
@Scott6255 and all you folks who run with laces.. I gave them up a few years ago when I realized I did not need them on the style of shoes I wear. Really nice to just slip them on in the morning. Plus my cat was chewing the laces if I did not stuff them in so I would worry she would hurt herself. When I did run I ALWAYS had to double knot because they would always come loose. First one. And then if you did not retie both you felt like one shoe was really loose so always both together.
As far as the bra thing, I replied privately to Quilteryoyo but I have discovered that just using the cheaper stretchy normal bras works best for me. I can post a link if anyone is interested. If you have weight up there tho it probably won't work.3
