March 2022 Monthly Running Challenge
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@Scott6255 It is so frustrating waiting on a phone call, especially one that never comes! You did great getting 6 miles on the treadmill.
It was windy here yesterday too @kgirlhart ,but at least it was warm. You did great on your 2 miles.0 -
No run today, but I did get a 3 mile walk in on the treadmill. Yesterday the morning temp was 59F and this morning it was 34F. Can I send that cold front back to you Texans? :-)3
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March goal: 60 km
03/01: 5.3 km along the Danube shore
03/03: 7.7. km around the old town
03/06: 7.6 km - hello NY!
03/08: 6.7 km - rainy Texas, so running on a treadmill
Total: 27.3 km
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
03/02/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 7.0
03/03/22 :::: 1.5 :::: 8.5
03/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 8.5
03/05/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 11.7
03/06/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 14.8
03/07/22 :::: 2.8 :::: 17.6
03/08/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 20.7
Progress on consistency if not longer miles. Yesterday I left work a little early and walked Stella in the remains of a little warmer weather - it was still about 40 degrees and not bad at all. Then I went to the gym and ran on the treadmill before strength training. By the time I came out it was pelting rain and had dropped way down in temp and was so windy. This morning I was not pleased to wake up to a dusting of snow. I went to yoga this am and then ran on the treadmill after to get it over with. It's a good thing I did because the day went downhill quickly at work and I did not have time later.4 -
March Goal: 100 Miles
3/1: 5.15 miles
3/2: 5.16 miles
3/3: 5.16 miles
3/4: 2.02 miles
3/5: 1.61 miles
3/6: 8.10 miles
3/7: 2.02 miles
3/8: 5.60 miles
34.82/100 miles completed for March
It was cold as expected this morning. I ran 5.6 miles though and it was a decent run. It started drizzling on me about halfway through. And by the time I went to work this morning it was sleeting. It is supposed to be cold again tomorrow. It is just so hard to get out of bed and out the door when it is cold.
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I managed to get out for a 3.38 mile walk tonight. Then I followed it with a 2.10 mile run. No walk breaks… felt stronger. I’m still taking it slowly, but it felt good to run a little further.
3.62 of 20 miles for March complete
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@Aine8046 Nice job doing a treadmill run in a hotel. That takes dedication. I try when I travel, but am about 50-50 as to whether I actually do it or not.
@katharmonic Great consistency and glad you got it done before the day went down hill. I hope today is better for you.
@kgirlhart You are doing great getting out there in the cold. I think it's even harder this time of year when we are teased with warmer weather on some days.
Nice run and walk @emmamcgarity !
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@Teresa502 We are still feeling the cold front for now, but in a couple of days, feel free to send it back our way!
@Aine8046 Where in TX are you visiting? Seems like all the TX runners on here had the same crappy rainy cold weather yesterday and we are several hours apart!
@quilteryoyo That mile was speedy! Good work picking up the pace and glad your breathing is improving some.1 -
March total: 16.4/75 Miles
3/2: 2.1 miles
3/4: 4.2 miles
3/6: 3.1 miles
3/7: 2 miles
3/9: 5 miles
I was supposed to run yesterday but opted to avoid the crappy rainy cold weather. That combo happens so rarely I don’t really have clothes for it and being wet and cold sucks. This morning I tacked on an extra mile because I skipped yesterday and the weather was great! About 40F, slight breeze, and dry! I am really enjoying how fresh my legs feel on these lower mileage weeks. Every run just feels so easy, even though my average pace has picked up, especially on the colder days. I didn’t realize how tired they were those last few weeks of the training plan, but it is noticeable in retrospect.4 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@Aine8046 Nice job doing a treadmill run in a hotel. That takes dedication. I try when I travel, but am about 50-50 as to whether I actually do it or not.
Tiny hotel gym treadmills are the worst. If I am traveling somewhere scenic I am so much more likely to get out for a run but most of the time I just plan to not run when I am traveling. 50/50 is better than my average for sure.
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
03/02/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 7.0
03/03/22 :::: 1.5 :::: 8.5
03/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 8.5
03/05/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 11.7
03/06/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 14.8
03/07/22 :::: 2.8 :::: 17.6
03/08/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 20.7
03/09/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 23.8
Today's weather bag had snow! I ran after work and it had been snowing since late morning, but above freezing so melting on the roads for the most part. It was a little slushy but the footing was not bad. I did step in a couple of cold puddles though and did not love the wet feet.6 -
The storms cleared out this afternoon, and I got home early from work, so I got out to do some speedwork. I’ve been trying to incorporate one day per week of either hills or speed. Today was cadence repeats.
I also ordered new shoes today. I was originally going to order the Brooks Launch 8, which I have worn for a couple of years, because the 9’s came out and the 8’s were on sale. However, after some research, I ended up getting the Ghosts. They are supposedly better for longer runs, and I’ll start my marathon training before too long. Hopefully, they will work out well.
2.16 miles
March miles: 13.77 -
@marisap2010 I think you will be happy with the Ghosts. Good luck with the marathon training.
8 miles this evening. Had to scrape ice off my windshield this morning, and this afternoon I ran outside in shorts and a t-shirt at 60F. Friday it's supposed to snow/ice. This planet is bipolar 😉
Today's run was nice and easy. HR stayed below 120.
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March Goal: 100 Miles
3/1: 5.15 miles
3/2: 5.16 miles
3/3: 5.16 miles
3/4: 2.02 miles
3/5: 1.61 miles
3/6: 8.10 miles
3/7: 2.02 miles
3/8: 5.60 miles
3/9: 5.15 miles
39.97/100 miles completed for March
It was even colder today than yesterday. It is so hard to get out the door when it is cold. But I did and I ran 5 miles. It was a nice run. It was 27°F, feels like 23°, but it wasn't windy and it was clear. It was dark starting out, but light at the end. It should be a little warmer tomorrow. I think you are right @quilteryoyo. Having some nice spring like weather makes the cold weather seem worse.
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March Goal: 100 Miles
3/1: 5.15 miles
3/2: 5.16 miles
3/3: 5.16 miles
3/4: 2.02 miles
3/5: 1.61 miles
3/6: 8.10 miles
3/7: 2.02 miles
3/8: 5.60 miles
3/9: 5.15 miles
3/10: 5.15 miles
45.12/100 miles completed for March
Today's run was pretty much the same run as yesterday, but it was a little warmer. Yesterday I wore a jacket for the whole run and today I wore two pairs of sleeves and ended up taking them off halfway through. It was a nice run and I felt pretty good afterwards. Tomorrow we are supposed to have wintry weather. It is going to be hard to get out there, but I only need to do one mile for the streak, so hopefully it won't be too bad.
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Did we ever have a monthly question for March? If not, I have one.
Do you like to listen to music when you run? And if so what are some of your favorite running songs?
I like to listen to music when I run. I use Aftershoz headphones so that I am able to hear what is going on around me. I have a very eclectic playlist. A few of my favorite running songs are:
Queen - Don't Stop Me Know
Eminem - Lose Yourself
My Chemical Romance - Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
Gorillaz- Feel Good Inc.
Tom Petty - Don't Do Me Like That
Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing4 -
@kgirlhart YES! great monthly question. I listen to music when I run always and am kind of bummed if my headset fails and I have to listen to my breathing and stomping. I have a "sprint" mix which has bpm of 180 or over. My pace is definitely significantly effected.
Im So excited Pointer Sisters (BEST one)
Tell her about it Billy Joel
Born to Boogie Hank WIlliams
are 3 good ones. I just googled popular songs at my tempo to keep adding more.
I will have to look up the tempo on the ones you mentioned above. It's funny how music can energize or relax or make you happy. I know when I am REALLY stressed about something I have to listen to classical music because I don't want to hear words...
44,95 miles out of 150 goal to date. I did some sprints today. 2 in the morning - barely broke 10 min avg. 2 at lunch 8:53 avg
2 after work 8:37 new PB
I guess I wanted to build up some mileage because it seems like tomorrow is not going to be a pleasant Tx day - rainy, blue norther winds, cold etc... and right now it's 72 sunny and light southerly winds. Shorts weather.
and tomorrow is TGIF!
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@martaindale I'm glad your runs are feeling better and your legs are fresh.
Glad the snow didn't make the roads treacherous for your run @katharmonic . We are supposed to get snow Friday night. I'm hoping it won't stick on the roads since it has been so warm.
@marisap2010 Nice running and yeah for new shoes!
Nice running @Scott6255 and I agree that the planet is bipolar.
@kgirlhart That would have been too cold for me. You did great.
@SummerSkier Great paces. You are getting so speedy.
I have just walked the last two days due to time constraints and just being tired. I did get my Holter monitor put on this morning. I have to wear it for two weeks and then mail it to TX to be read. It has a different design from one's I've had before and it sort of in the way of my bra strap. I'm hoping it will be okay when I run.
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