February 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Just checking in. Not doing much, still tired. I stupidly didn't adjust the weights on the machine yesterday though (knew hubby had used it but didn't realize it was that heavy) and my shoulder is messed up today. Did a test run Wednesday and decided that if it wasn't for the race on Saturday, I'd probably get back to training normally because I tend to have energy in the morning, and it might help get me out of this pit of despair.
    Goal Saturday is just to complete the 13k/+-800m in the 3-hour time limit. Not as easy as it sounds. In addition to required gear, they're highly recommending poles and crampons ("in our packs, don't destroy the sidewalks in the start area"). Sounds like there's a bit of snow. But hopefully I won't get lost like when I previewed the course. I'm packed, and got a room for tomorrow night, close to the start. I honestly don't know if I can do this, but I'm stubbornly determined to try my best.

    Great pictures @shanaber !

    Sounds like good news @rheddmobile. More info is good, and I hope you can find something that helps, meds or otherwise. Great job listening to your body and stopping before the thing happened!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,457 Member
    Great running everyone.

    Love the pictures @shanaber! So pretty with the snow! What was your max walking speed? Bet that was a PR too. I've had that happen, but since I manually enter everything, I just take care of it when I post.

    @rheddmobile I hope the small dose of beta blocker works for you and it sounds like you had a great run - getting back out on the trail you used to run. I agree with @Teresa502 Most people will be sitting on the couch with the excuse of a heart condition. You are amazing.

    @Teresa502 Had to laugh about the skunk maybe running beside you and you'd never know. I'm glad all was well with your "blind" dark run.

    @katharmonic I feel you. I hope you feel better soon.

    @polskagirl01 I hope you enjoy your race on Saturday. I know it is going to be hard from your preview run, but you can do it.

    I have gotten in a mile run each of the last couple of days. I had intended to run today, but I didn't get much sleep last night, worked today, so was tired when I got home. Plus, I agreed to open in one of the rooms at daycare tomorrow, which means getting there a little before 6:30 am. When I do this shift, I set the alarm for 4 am so I can be sure to get up by 4:30, eat, and have a couple cups of wake up coffee before getting ready to leave at 6:00. Anyway, I am doing my best to get to bed early tonight (rarely do), so didn't take the time to get in a run. I'm only working until 9:45, then going to play tennis from 10-12, then I have a meeting with the bank about a possible load to purchase some land that is being sold adjacent to mine, and my doctor's appointment at 2. A full day.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    @shanaber loving your pictures as well. I would love to get to Zion and Bryce. I was checking out Valley of Fire in Nevada because of a possible Las Vegas trip but I think that is no longer in the works. But I would love to see some of those amazing red rocks and canyons. Funny about your longest walk ever - I was skimming it and trying to figure out how you managed a 50+ mile walk but I was ready to believe you :)

    Come with me and my girls in October! Trip capacity is 5-6 people and there are only 3 of us! Plenty of room!

    That sounds amazing and fun @teresa502. If it involves camping though I'm probably not your girl :smile: :p
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,311 Member
    @shanaber Even more amazing pics! I have been watching some olympics and the tricks the snowboarders and skiers throw are just insane to me. I watched some skeleton racing last night. I really like the skeleton and luge events.

    @polskagirl01 Good luck tomorrow!! I will probably miss you but I will check on the camera when I wake up just to see some crazy people!
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,856 Member
    2/1 – 7.04 miles
    2/2 – 3.11 miles
    2/5 – 3.15 miles + 9.2 miles
    2/7 – 5.18 miles
    2/8 – 5.12 miles
    2/9 – 3.21 miles + 3.19 miles
    2/10 – 5.14 miles
    Total – 44.66 miles

    I met some friends at 5 am and ran 5 miles this morning. I’m planning to hike 13+ miles on the AT tomorrow. It isn’t a run, but there is a good bit of elevation change and time on my feet, so I’m hoping it will help build up my endurance for Peyton's Wild and Wacky 50k next month.

    @shanaber – I have not watched much of the Winter Olympics. Mostly because I forget about them until I see a headline in the news. I watched some of the mogul skiing event and it wore me out with them hitting all those bumps!

    Good luck tomorrow @polskagirl01! Hope your shoulder continues to feel better. I may be able to watch a little bit in the morning before heading out on the trail. It looks very cold and foggy there at the moment!

    @Scott6255 - Hope you can sneak away from family obligations tomorrow and enjoy the streets of Houston!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,311 Member
    @Teresa502 Can’t wait to see some AT pics! From the hiking videos I have seen, that trail looks beautiful. Have fun!
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @polskagirl01 as soon as I get home from my club meet I'll be glued to that camera! You'll get there, just take it nice and easy and remember to enjoy the adventure ;-)
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,160 Member
    Today was a rest day. It's a shame because it was great running weather this morning, but I need the rest. I did walk to the park after work today though. It was such a pretty day I couldn't resist.

    Good luck tomorrow @polskagirl01!
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,778 Member
    edited February 2022
    Scary stuff @rheddmobile, I hope you find a workable solution.

    I have a half tomorrow and I’m kinda dreading it. I’m nowhere near as fit as I was a few months ago and the course is very hilly, however, making it so much worse, the weather is dire. It’s so hot and humid - it’s 8pm right now and still at 28 degrees (82 Fahrenheit) and 90 percent humidity. On top of this, we’re getting gale force winds in the morning. Hooray. Thanks cyclone Dovi. It’s going to be s slow slogfest. It’s s bit like running in soup, but now with someone stirring it.

    What the Met Service is predicting for tomorrow (Sunday) in spoiler:
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  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,856 Member
    Looks like a beautiful sunshiney morning for @polskagirl01! I've watched a bunch of runners coming past the camera but couldn't tell that much about their clothing.

    Good luck with your HM @ContraryMaryMary!
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,132 Member
    I am late but it looks like I missed the race. Gorgeous scenery. Hope the race / mountain climb went well.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Scary stuff @rheddmobile, I hope you find a workable solution.

    I have a half tomorrow and I’m kinda dreading it. I’m nowhere near as fit as I was a few months ago and the course is very hilly, however, making it so much worse, the weather is dire. It’s so hot and humid - it’s 8pm right now and still at 28 degrees (82 Fahrenheit) and 90 percent humidity. On top of this, we’re getting gale force winds in the morning. Hooray. Thanks cyclone Dovi. It’s going to be s slow slogfest. It’s s bit like running in soup, but now with someone stirring it.

    What the Met Service is predicting for tomorrow (Sunday) in spoiler:
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    Sunday looks like a good day to be running downwind...
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    "Keepin' it sleasy since 1952"

    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


    February Total: 55k
    February Goal: 140k

    Cloudy, low 30s F, and a gusty wind from the west. A little snow overnight made the footing treacherous.
    @rheddmobile Sorry to hear about your beta blocker experience. Perhaps you could crush the pill, weigh it, and then just take a quarter of what the whole pill weighs.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,457 Member
    @rheddmobile No one knows our bodies like ourselves. I am glad you listened to your instincts and cut it in half. I hope a quarter of the pill works and you are able to run like you want to again. I take a low dose beta blocker and don't feel like it has made my weight go up - so that may not happen to everyone.

    @shanaber It is possible that the migraines are CoVID related. Who knows? I think it affects everyone differently and, either it has a huge range of effects or it is blamed for everything that the doctor's don't have an explanation for. I'm sure the heart rate thing is based on empirical data where the cardiologists have noticed the increase in patients with the same problem and all of them having had CoVID at some point. I know in younger people it can cause severe heart issues. It's just a really strange virus. I'm lucky that my HR doesn't go up to the point that it really bothers me physically...just mentally I know it shouldn't be that high.

    @polskagirl01 I slept too late, so missed seeing any of the runners. I did check out the camera and saw lots of foot prints. I hope you enjoyed the race. The weather looks nice and sunny now.


    Good luck tomorrow @ContraryMaryMary . I love your description of the weather conditions...but not the conditions themselves. I guess that will be one of those races where you take it easy and don't worry about anything but having as much fun as possible and finishing upright.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Congratulations, @polskagirl01 !!!!!!
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,160 Member
    Way to go @polskagirl01!