December 2022 Monthly Running Challenge
martaindale
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WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the November 2022 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10876797/november-2022-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until December 1, 2022 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.comand create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
You may see some phrases / words that are unique to our little group when it comes to describing some of our runs. It is a mash-up of words that seem to best describe the way the run felt that day. Here are some examples. Feel free to come up with your own to add to the dictionary 😃
'sleasy' - Slow and Easy
'sneasy' - Slow Not Easy
'scrappy' - mix of Slow and Crappy
'wun' - mix of Walking and Running
'wog' - mix of Walking and Jogging
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the November 2022 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10876797/november-2022-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until December 1, 2022 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.comand create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
You may see some phrases / words that are unique to our little group when it comes to describing some of our runs. It is a mash-up of words that seem to best describe the way the run felt that day. Here are some examples. Feel free to come up with your own to add to the dictionary 😃
'sleasy' - Slow and Easy
'sneasy' - Slow Not Easy
'scrappy' - mix of Slow and Crappy
'wun' - mix of Walking and Running
'wog' - mix of Walking and Jogging
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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I have no idea what to put as a goal. My plan has me at 202 miles. But, I'm still not sure what the month will hold as I ramp back up. I'm gonna say 150 miles, but who knows? I'll take whatever I can get.6
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I'm going for 153.
I'm currently on 1512 from 305 runs.
I estimate I will run 28/31 days in December.
To average a nice round 5M per run, 333x5 = 1665.
So I need 153
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Thanks for setting us up, @martaindale. My mind boggles at your mileage!
I have a race mid January so this month will be about getting some work in towards that, but again the plan is by time rather than distance, so the goal is to stick to the plan including all the damn strength and core workouts! It's also to get back on the wagon and run enough to do something about the extra pounds that weeks and weeks of pre and post-race 'carb-loading' caused. Ugh.
Trouble is work is going to be crazy this month... sleep is overrated, right?4 -
Just signing in for now so I find it back despite tomorrow being a rest day.
01.12 Thu 00°C 0.0km 00min 0:00/km
total: 0.00/80.5km4 -
Thanks again @martaindale.
I don't think I'm going to set a monthly milage goal. My real goal is to BQ my marathon on December 11th. I'll just be tapering until then, then probably take a week off, then start back slowly. So just getting through this month in one piece is my goal ☺️7 -
400 miles is the goal
I got 31 days so potential to push 5008 -
Thanks again for setting this up @martaindale !
I had hoped to be able to traverse more miles this year than I did last, but that would mean I would have to walk/run 110 miles in Dec. I don't see that happening, but can always make it my stretch goal.
My REAL goal is to enjoy the experience of my first really big race on the 10th. The most people I've ever had at a race I have participated in is probably 100 or so. Not sure how many to expect, but if I go to the website and search for people with an a in their name, there are 2,950. So, a huge crowd for me! Anyway, they assigned bib numbers. Mine is 1749. It's getting real and I'm getting excitified. (excited and terrified)
Just to throw out a number to really shoot for, I'll say 75 miles. If I do, that will be my highest mileage month this year. May be hard to do with travelling for the race. We shall see.6 -
@Scott6255 let the taper crazies begin. You've done the work, we'll all be rooting for you on race day.
@quilteryoyo same for you! One tip for the start of the race, try not to end up in the middle of the crowd before the gun goes off... be prepared for it to take a while to actually be able to start running, and then be careful to find your pace and stick to it. It's easy to get carried along by the 'wave' and end up going out too fast if you're not super careful.4 -
This is my first time aiming for a challenge like this. I added up my mileage/kilometre age
from last month and added a slight bit. I want to go for 150 km, averaging 3 to 4 runs a week. 6 -
Morning all
5 done! 148 to go.
Resting tomorrow. Run ~25 consecutively. And Saturday, I'm running with a buddy. Seasoned marathon runner. So will be an 'out of comfort zone' run.6 -
I know it's really hard for me to start a month with a rest day because then I feel like I am playing catchup. I am in for 100 this month which will comfortably have me hit my 1500 for the year even if I miss.5
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Thanks for the tips @eleanorhawkins ! I am going to try to start towards the back since I plan to take lots of walking breaks.
Welcome @Laurz9191 !
Nice run @tarun_yadavA . Enjoy your day off. Sounds like Saturday's run will be interesting.
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@scott6255 I am so excited for you! Rooting for a BQ. That would be awesome!
@quilteryoyo Bigger races are such a different feel. I love big and small races for different reasons. I have run some pretty big races, like the Houston HM/marathon, which had 33,000 people last year. Big races are nice because there is usually more crowd support and other runners around to look at, talk to. Having all those other runners around gives me such a boost. Bigger races also usually have pacers with signs telling you what their target time is. Not sure if they will do this for a 10 miler, but if you see them, it can help you situate yourself in the corrals. I hope you enjoy your first big race experience!
Welcome @Laurz91914 -
Dec total: 3/150 miles
12/1: 3 miles
My second easing back into it run. I got the slightest bit of tightness in my right low calf at around mile 2.5 and walked a couple minutes before running in the last bit. I kept thinking that if I felt the same thing a month ago, it probably wouldn’t have even registered as a potential problem. I certainly wouldn’t have walked. I’m definitely a little hyper vigilant right now, but I don’t want to take another step back.
I talked to a friend of a friend who is doing dopey this year (for the 10th time!) and she had some suggestions for returning to running with a race only a few weeks away. One thing she did after an injury was run for the distance she was able and then finish out the mileage walking. I really like this idea because it’s possible I will end up needing to walk portions of the marathon and maybe the HM. It also lets me spend time on my feet even if I can’t put in as much mileage as I was originally planning. I think I may pick this up tomorrow. Today, I felt like I needed to stick to the plan given by the sports medicine guy.6 -
@martaindale yep, our coach actually recommends something similar and also tells us to swap runs for the same amount of time and effort on a bike post-injury or if we have niggles or anything we don't want to aggravate3
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That strategy makes sense @martaindale. Glad it is working out for you.
5 treadmill miles this evening. Mostly just a sleasy (slow & easy) run, but the last mile I added in some strides....just couldn't help myself 😁
10 day countdown....
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Thanks @martaindale ! Being super vigilant right now is probably a good thing to do. You sure don't want to have a major (or minor) injury at this point.
LOL @Scott6255 . You are doing great.
Mom and I went shopping for most of the day today....bought a few Christmas gifts. When I got home, I went down for a short treadmill session - it was almost 5:30 and I hadn't really eaten much since breakfast. Anyway, I walked one mile and ran one mile. The run was at 4.5/4.2/4.5/4.2/5.0 mph for 3/2 minutes. It felt pretty easy.
2.0/70 mile goal4 -
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December Goal: 100 Miles
12/1: 5.26 miles
5.26/100 miles completed for December
I am in for 100 miles for December. I started the month off with 5 miles. It was cold again. 35°F. But it wasn't windy so it was a little warmer than yesterday. I did wear long tights and 2 pair of sleeves.
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Ha @kgirlhart we created the same ticker!2
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Thanks for setting us up @martaindale!!
I am going for 100 miles again. Once we get home we have no other trips planned. Although this one to Idaho wasn't planned either!
We are in Idaho for the Mountain West Conference football Championship on Saturday. Growing up here my family were huge Boise State football (US football not soccer) fans (dad had season tickets for years) and my brothers went to school there. My husband and I have followed them and come to games off and on as we could.
I think this is the first time we have driven here in December. The weather was fine getting here but getting home may be complicated - good thing we have a Suburu and should be fine in the snow.
Today Hobbes and I went for a short run in my favorite park anywhere. So many squirrels to point and bark at as well as dogs playing frisbee golf and chasing balls. Most all the dogs were off leash but very friendly and mindful of their masters. Parts of the run were pretty fast as Hobbes wanted to run fast to see everything and then stop to watch 😁 It was in the low 40's with just a hint of drizzle. Afterwards we went to a favorite candy store (can't get anywhere outside of Idaho) and then to a favorite local running store. I wanted a logo hat and also ended up with 2 running shirts. All the apparel was 30% off so I had to, right? The shirts with the sale discount ended up being cheaper than my hat! Why are running hats so expensive?? It was pouring rain while we were out turning to snow as we got back to the hotel. We put a fire on in the fireplace and enjoyed staying inside nice and warm!I am hoping for another park run tomorrow and a long walk game day morning (Hobbes has to stay in the hotel while we are at the game too need to tire him out a bit).
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@shanaber - didn't realise you're from Boise! I had 24 hours there last year on my Road trip! Loved it!!!3
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@Fit2btied2016 Great job getting out in the cold to run. That's a win in my book, no matter the pace or distance.
Great running @kgirlhart .
Nice running @shanaber . And, I agree, you had to buy the shirts when they were such a good deal! That is a beautiful park and Hobbes looks nice and cozy in front of the fire. Enjoy the rest of your stay. 2 -
Good evening everyone!
Today I did 3 km/treadmill as a warm-up at the gym so 147 to go.
It has been snow/raining all day. I am planning a long outside run tomorrow morning, regardless of the weather, but hoping it won’t be sleeting in my face.
I signed up for a 10k on the 31st to end the year on a good running note. I am not planning any special training for the run but want it to be a benchmark for where I’m at at the moment. I haven’t completed an official 10k in years. This is the first year EVER where I have actually trained outside during the winter.8 -
02.11 Fri 1°C 6.0km 49min 8:13/km
total: 06.00/80.5km (0.8km ahead)
stretch goal: 113.15km for a stupid Garmin badge to run 300km in 3 months
Got my first run in for December after a pause yesterday. The weather... well, it's windy and has been drizzle-snowing pretty much all day. So... no, it's not a lot of fun when tiny snowflakes blow into your face. But that's what I needed after a whole day of teambuilding event where mostly management celebrated themselves.6 -
OK if I lurk for a while?8
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Hey @Tramboman!! Good to see you here even just lurking! We've missed you!1
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Hey my man @Tramboman! Great to see you. Stay and hangout as long as you want 😁1
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Thanks, everybody!!!!2
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