September 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

AlphaHowls

@Scott6255 wrote: »

AlphaHowls wrote: »

400 miles is goal for September

New shoes on deck waiting:
Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 Waveknit
Saucony Everun Ride ISO

Ha 400 miles... you are sandbagging Ok, I guess you have to slowly break in your new shoes
Have I told you how incredible and inspiring you are lately? Well you truly are ❣

Thank you 😀

kgirlhart

September Goal: 100 Miles

9/1: 6.02 miles

6.02/100 miles completed for September

I'm on the board for September with 6 miles. It was a better than expected run. There were no storms but it has been raining and it was really humid. But it turned out to be a nice morning and I felt good throughout the run. We had a half inch of rain last night and another half inch so far today. That was after the 3.5 we got on Monday. We really need it too. My county is tied with a couple of others in 2nd place for the most severe drought in Texas. As much as I don't care for rainy weather, I know we need it so I am not going to complain. I have been glad that we haven't been having severe storms though. And so far I haven't had to miss any runs.

Scott6255

Well it was raining and lightning when I got home today, so 6 miles on the treadmill 🙁

marisap2010

My goal for September is to stay healthy while I train for my marathon on October 2nd. My plan goes by time instead of miles except for long runs, and I'll taper, so I have no idea what my mileage will be.

Oh, did I mention I signed up for our local Labor Day race? It is a 10K that I normally run every year. I am going to run it instead of Tuesday's scheduled tempo run.

I got home late today, so I cut my run a little short tonight. It was an interval run - 5 min Z1, 5 min Z2, 3x(3 min Z4, 2 min Z1), 5 min Z1 for 2.5 miles.

quilteryoyo

1 Sept - Walk = 0.70 mile - Run = 2.50 mile

3.20 mile/90 mile goal

Ok guys. I actually got up at 4:45 this morning so I could take advantage of the fantastic running weather. I was scheduled to start work at 7:45 this morning. I don't have a good place around the house to run in the dark, so decided to get up, eat, go into town, do my run there after it started getting light, sponge off, change clothes, and check into work. For those of you who have been my friend for a while, you know that I hate getting up early, so this was a feat for me.

I got started on my run at 6:39. According to Garmin, it was 59°F and 94% humidity for the entire time. The humidity was a bit high, but it didn't feel too bad at those temps.Today's run was a speed play - basically 10 min easy, 3 x (2 min Zone 4/2 min Zone 1), 5 min easy. I remember when I started out thinking I had hoped it would be easier than it was, but don't remember ending that way, so it must have gotten better at some point. Anyway, my Zone 4 paces were 9:48, 10:24, and 8:58 min/mile. I was happy with that. I ran 2.50 miles in 30:28 min for an average pace of 12:35 min/mile. Avg HR was 138, with a max of 158 bpm. I also walked 0.70 mile total for warm up and cool down at an average 4.0 mph pace.

Funny thing that happened was that when I went to change clothes for work, I realized I hadn't brought a clean bra, so had to wear the sweaty one all day. Fortunately, it was a sports bra that dried pretty quickly and, as far as I know, didn't smell. I was in the baby room today. They didn't complain.

Welcome @Sanjay212 ! Your goal depends on what you are wanting to accomplish in the long run. I wouldn't increase your mileage too fast in order to avoid injury. Maybe up it another 10 miles to 120?

Welcome back @emptydog .

I hope you enjoy the running club again @polskagirl01 !

Great run @Teresa502 . We had twin temps this morning. It was glorious.

Yeah for an early morning 4 miles @martaindale .

Great running @kgirlhart and glad you are getting some much needed rain.

Nice running @marisap2010 . I look ahead at my plan and try to guess how many miles I'll run for each planned workout, based on past experience and my slow pace. It takes a while to do that though. Maybe you could do a time goal instead?

You and your girls are doing great @rps67.

Daycare story in the spoiler.

Today, as I was leaving the baby room, a mom and her little girl were leaving the 1 - 2 year old room. This little girl would scream every time I even looked at her when she was a baby. Once she turned one, I got on her good side and she absolutely loves me now. Anyway, her mom told me that at night, when they say their prayers for everyone at daycare (I took it from the way she said it that it was a general blessing on the kids and teachers) that the little girl always mentions me by name! So sweet and tugged on my heart strings.

tarun_yadavA

Good morning all.
Got in 5.

quilteryoyo

Nice run @tarun_yadavA .

Teresa502

I got out for a short 2 miles this morning after doing my sculpting video. Hiking tomorrow (and Monday weather permitting). Hope everyone has a great weekend!

AlphaHowls

@tarun_yadavA wrote: »

Hi all!!!

Wait... There's a Strava group too??

I do not know how to invite from Strava, but here is our group:

https://www.strava.com/clubs/mfpmnthlychlng

AlphaHowls

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/09/02/jogger-abducted-near-uofm-campus-police-say/

Jogger abducted near UofM campus, Memphis, TN

SummerSkier

How awful!!!!!

polskagirl01

AlphaHowls wrote: »

@tarun_yadavA wrote: »

Hi all!!!

Wait... There's a Strava group too??

I do not know how to invite from Strava, but here is our group:

https://www.strava.com/clubs/mfpmnthlychlng

It must've worked - I just accepted the join request 😁

quilteryoyo

Nice run @Teresa502 ! Enjoy your hiking over the weekend! Looking forward to seeing your pictures next week.

Horrible news about the jogger @AlphaHowls . I hope they find her safe.

1 Sept - Walk = 0.70 mile - Run = 2.50 mile
2 Sept - Walk = 0.70 mile - Run = 2.00 mile

5.90 mile/90 mile goal

I went out for a 2 mile Foundation Run on the driveway after work tonight. It was only 82F, feels like 85F, so not too bad. The slight breeze helped. Also walked 0.70 miles for warm up and cool down.

kgirlhart

September Goal: 100 Miles

9/1: 6.02 miles
9/2: 2.11 miles

8.13/100 miles completed for September

September is a streak challenge month for Run the Year, so I ran a quick 2 miles this morning. It just has to be at least 1 mile per day, so I will probably include walking again this time. It was a nice run. I usually prefer running more than one or two miles, but I can run faster on shorter distances so it was nice to have an average pace of 9:55. Usually in the summer I average 11-11:30.

That is awful @AlphaHowls .

shanaber

AlphaHowls wrote: »

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/09/02/jogger-abducted-near-uofm-campus-police-say/

Jogger abducted near UofM campus, Memphis, TN

I saw this and thought of @rheddmobile. I know she used to mention how dangerous (for many reasons) it was to run in her neighborhood. It's a good reminder for all of us to be aware and think about safety no matter how safe we think it is where we run.

I haven't gotten a run in yet for September. We have Beaux the Vizsla puppy staying with us again for the next week. I took the pups out for a quick walk this morning, planning to go back out afterwards. My back was bothering me and I let it convince me not to go. It was really hot and my back is feeling better so maybe the right choice. We didn't walk far - a bit over 2 miles and the pups were done. We did little bits of time out side in the yard but they weren't too interested in being out in the heat.

Also we are having problems with skunks or maybe one skunk - not sure. I went out to do laundry the other night (washing machine is in the garage), heard a noise and realized there was a skunk in the garage on the other side trying to get into the metal bins where we store the dog food and treats. I went in the house and tried opening and closing the garage door and making noises thinking it would leave... nope. I eventually took a few kernels of dry dog food out of the house went around the other side of the garage and threw it in the driveway. The skunk eventually ran out to get the food and I was able to close the garage door. I was worried for 2 reasons. 1) My husband was going to fill the dog food bin in the morning and I didn't want him to come face to face with the skunk and 2) it is hot... with the garage door closed I wouldn't want it to die in our garage from the heat.
Tonight when I took the pups out to the back yard I was worrying maybe it would be hiding under a bush or something so I took the pup on leash and Hobbes off leash. Sure enough I saw something in the yard, Beaux barked and Hobbes took off but thank goodness he has a good recall. I yelled at him and he barked once and ran right back to me. @kgirlhart - whenever I think of them I think of you crossing paths when you are out for your run.

I will continue to get the pups out early for a walk but the heat is supposed to intensify in the coming days, all the way to the end of next week and we have already been over 100F the last 3 days.

tarun_yadavA

Good morning everybody!!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!!

Found a few of you on Strava! 😊

9K today. Bit pacier than normal. (Had a ton of ice-cream before bed whilst binge watching The Boys with my teenage son [btw - massively massively inappropriate for non High-school age teenagers IMO] )

quilteryoyo

Nice run @kgirlhart .

@shanaber I'm glad you were able to get the skunk out of your garage without incident. If you continue to see it, can you call animal control, or someone, to come trap it and take it to a safer place. I know I had to call someone once. They actually never caught mine because it was a female with babies and we didn't want to maybe trap some and not all of them. After the babies got big enough to be on their own, they all left. (They were living under my wooden walkway behind my house.) I have a question about Hobbes. Were his feet always white, or are they turning grey like his cute little face? He and Beaux are going to have a great time this week, even if it is mostly spent inside. You guys stay safe and cool. Glad your back is feeling better.

Nice run @tarun_yadavA . I was in the ice cream mood this week too and my grocery store had a buy one get one free sale on my favorite brand, so I got two. I am being good though and only eating one cup a day, so far.

tarun_yadavA

quilteryoyo wrote: »

Nice run @kgirlhart .

@shanaber I'm glad you were able to get the skunk out of your garage without incident. If you continue to see it, can you call animal control, or someone, to come trap it and take it to a safer place. I know I had to call someone once. They actually never caught mine because it was a female with babies and we didn't want to maybe trap some and not all of them. After the babies got big enough to be on their own, they all left. (They were living under my wooden walkway behind my house.) I have a question about Hobbes. Were his feet always white, or are they turning grey like his cute little face? He and Beaux are going to have a great time this week, even if it is mostly spent inside. You guys stay safe and cool. Glad your back is feeling better.

Nice run @tarun_yadavA . I was in the ice cream mood this week too and my grocery store had a buy one get one free sale on my favorite brand, so I got two. I am being good though and only eating one cup a day, so far.

@quilteryoyo I have zero will power if it's there, staring at me. 😞(So never stock the stuff at mine).
My mother/sister terrible for healthy eating

Scott6255

@shanaber good job getting the skunk out of the garage and keeping everyone odor free. Glad Hobbs has his buddy back to play with.

@tarun_yadavA I too love ice cream but haven't had any in quite some time. I don't have trouble with will power, yet I have gained over 10 lbs over the last few months. I track what I eat and it has been consistent for years. Not sure where the weight is coming from.

I got out for 11.4 miles this morning. It wasn't too hot in the beginning, but about halfway it was miserable.

tarun_yadavA

Scott6255 wrote: »

@shanaber good job getting the skunk out of the garage and keeping everyone odor free. Glad Hobbs has his buddy back to play with.

@tarun_yadavA I too love ice cream but haven't had any in quite some time. I don't have trouble with will power, yet I have gained over 10 lbs over the last few months. I track what I eat and it has been consistent for years. Not sure where the weight is coming from.

I got out for 11.4 miles this morning. It wasn't too hot in the beginning, but about halfway it was miserable.

@Scott6255 Hey Scott, I'm usually quite good with food. And quite disciplined. I was healthy and athletic as a teenager. Then something went wrong for about 15 or so years and ballooned to 260 ish lbs. Shed it all about 5-6 years ago now. And now it's "Never again".

My weakness (aside from will power if it's something like ice-cream or Cheesecake right there, staring at me) - is alcohol. No, not in a "Hi my name is Tarun and I'm a..." kind of way. More, I won't drink for long periods, and then there'll be blowouts. So calorifically, it's carnage. Like 6 pints of beer is 1500 calories. And no one has carrot sticks and hummus when they're drinking. Always stuff like Buffalo wings, nachos. Then it's like a struggle for the next 2 days after....