August 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    @kgirlhart I’m sorry about all of the recent stress. I hope your mom and sister aren’t affected too much by the COVID and that your mom can recuperate at your sister’s home.

    @quilteryoyo Happy Belated Birthday! I’m sorry your run was so tough. I love your pictures.

    You’re doing great with your training @eleanorhawkins!

    @tarun@yadavA Great job with your runs!
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,375 Member
    marisap2010 wrote: »
    @kgirlhart I’m sorry about all of the recent stress. I hope your mom and sister aren’t affected too much by the COVID and that your mom can recuperate at your sister’s home.

    @quilteryoyo Happy Belated Birthday! I’m sorry your run was so tough. I love your pictures.

    You’re doing great with your training @eleanorhawkins!

    @tarun@yadavA Great job with your runs!

    Thank you!! ☺️

    And wow - 18 Miles! Awesome 🙌
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,316 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @martaindale What instructors are you using? I just don't recall reading about it before, but I may have missed something.

    I’ve been sampling randomly, basically choosing runs based on a distance that matches my plan and it being a recovery or long run so the paces are steady and not too fast. My random sampling has definitely led me to a heavy favorite though. I love Tommy Rivs! He talks throughout the run about all kinds of things. Running tips, history and politics of the country we are in, details about why the landscape looks the way it does, etc. Informative and entertaining. He also doesn’t waste a lot of time building up to the run or doing a huge cooldown. The treadmill does that for you so it doesn’t need to be a part of the run. Just a really good fit for my running personality.

  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,316 Member
    @eleanorhawkins That run definitely earns pizza! Great work. I was talking to my husband after reading your post. My husband is great and supports my running and all that so reading that comment about your hobby ruining your husband’s weekend really made me sad. It would hurt my feelings so much if he ever said something like that to me. I’m glad you have some running buddies IRL and here to share your running fun with!!

    @marisap2010 Wow that is so scary! 41 years feels so young to be having those types of health problems. I hope your friend made it out of surgery and recovers.

    @Scott6255 I saw on strava that you were out running at the same time I was in the miserable soup this morning. Your 10 miles were significantly faster than mine!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,316 Member
    edited August 2022
    August total: 29.2/105 miles

    8/1: 5.1 miles
    8/3: 5 miles
    8/4: 4.1 miles
    8/5: 5 miles
    8/6: 10 miles

    Last night I tried putting 2 shorter runs back to back again on the treadmill. I used my favorite trainer and it was a much better experience. I think moving forward I need to preview the runs more closely to make sure they don’t have a long warm-up or cool-down and I am learning that some of the trainers just aren’t my cup of tea. Luckily my fav has a ton of runs so I can keep some variety. I really enjoy the guided runs and haven’t had to resort to my TV yet.

    Today I got out early-ish for 10 miles. For the conditions I was really happy with my pacing. Most of my miles were in low 11 minute range, a little faster than my easy run pace right now, and still felt good. I had a slow down over the last couple of miles but I think most of that was because the temps were climbing and not so much because of my early pace. Stopped at a few water fountains to put some water over my head because unfortunately not a sprinkler in sight today. Headed out to dinner for my MIL’s birthday tonight with the family.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Welcome @rps67 !
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    8/1 15.28 miles
    8/2 15.31 miles, 1555 days on the run, 737 days HM+ Streak, Running Partner A
    8/3 15.56 miles
    8/4 15.46 miles
    8/5 15.33 miles
    8/6 18.55 miles, Running Partner A
    8/7 17.18 miles, 1560 days on the run, 742 days HM+ Streak

    Do any of your running partners also have impressive streaks?
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,316 Member
    @rps67 Welcome! Congrats on jumping back into running. It’s awesome that your kid is also showing some interest.

    @marisap2010 Sorry your run was so crappy. I’m really impressed that you stuck it out for the full 18 miles. That’s a big mental win for sure! The conditions right now are really tough for being so far into a marathon plan. You’re doing great!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,470 Member
    Thanks @polskagirl01 . I'm sure you will make the best decision for yourself. It's hard to DNS though.

    @marisap2010 Great job on finishing the 18 miles when you were over it at mile 5. Awesome perseverance. I hope the fruit gus work for you.

    @AlphaHowls You are awesome.

    Great running @martaindale . I have to turn my TV up to max to be able to hear it when I run on my treadmill. Since I'm alone, it doesn't matter, but I can imagine it might aggravate others in the household. Glad you are going to be able to run outside next week. Enjoy.

    Glad to see that you had such a good run this morning @kgirlhart . It's a shame about your sister's anniversary. Maybe they can do something extra special later to make up for it.

    I was still tired today, so opted to keep Sunday as my rest day and walked a mile on the treadmill to keep the streak going. That puts me at 15.00 total miles for the month so far. I still haven't set a goal or decided on a plan going forward, but I'm working on it.
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,375 Member
    Morning all. Got in a 4Miler before work!
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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,470 Member
    Nice run @tarun_yadavA !

    @eleanorhawkins I'm glad you got to see your mom, but sorry your weekend didn't go as well as you had envisioned. Sorry your DH is being a pain about your running. The idea that you shouldn't run a race unless you think you have a chance of winning shows that he really doesn't understand running. Glad your new road shoes worked out for the run. It's funny that you should mention they felt odd while walking. I used to have some pains in my knees, but only when walking. Once I started running, it went away. I wonder if it was the shoes and maybe that we land differently when we walk. :confused:
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,556 Member
    @eleanorhawkins glad you got your hike up to the castle in, but your husband need a good kick in the behind. That is a ridiculous comment about not training for races that you don't have a chance of winning. That just shows complete ignorance about running. But I feel you.

    @martaindale I solved my TV volume problem by pairing my earbuds with the Firestick attached to the TV. It is a game changer. Can have the volume up as loud as I want and doesn't bother anybody (although nobody is home 99.9% of the time when I use the treadmill). If you don't have a Firestick, there are adapters you can get that will allow Bluetooth audio connection to your TV. Just search for "Bluetooth adapter for tv audio" on Amazon.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @quilteryoyo and @Scott6255 thanks, yeah, he's being a bit of a jerk atm and if I suggest that maybe he isn't an expert on running and doesn't understand I'm told well that must be my fault for not being able to explain it properly. Easier to just go "whatever" and juggle, for now anyway.

    @martaindale I was going to say have a look for some sort of Bluetooth or wireless headphones you can hook up to the TV, depending on what kind of TV it is. We have some wireless ones for the old TV in our bedroom that just have an old-fashioned round audio socket, and some Bluetooth ones with a little thing that goes in the USB port on the newer TV in the lounge.

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