December 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

AlphaHowls

@SummerSkier wrote: »

For the tdee tracker link you do have to download it and then open it in excel.

Whoa! I like this sheet! At first I could not get it because it wanted me to buy the subscription to use excel. I was able to copy it and open on Google sheets!

shanaber

@AlphaHowls - do you have a google account? I was able to access it without downloading it but downloaded it so I could save it.
@SummerSkier - is the calorie input calories consumed or estimated calories burned?

Got Hobbes out for a snow walk. At first he was a bit confused by the snow but quickly seemed to decide he liked it especially when he realized he could eat it. When we got to the park there were so many pups out and he really wanted to go and play. We stuck to the paths and grass since they weren't slippery. The roads were very packed with snow and extremely slick. Made me want to try sliding on them like we did when I was a kid 😊
I eventually did let Hobbes off leash and he ran and ran like a crazy boy. So fun to watch him. I wish I had taken some pictures of him playing. I did think it. was interesting that there was so much more snow on the roads and paths than on the grass. There were several people out running too. I'm not confident enough of my footing to run in the snow. Maybe in trail shoes.

SummerSkier

This is calories in and weight. It takes about 6 weeks of data to come up with your est tdee. The only thing is that you have to be pretty consistent in your workouts over the week because it doesn’t take activity into account.

Scott6255

Did a slow 3.25 miles outside after church.

martaindale

Dec total: 25/150 miles

12/1: 3 miles
12/2: 8 miles
12/3: 7 miles
12/4: 7 miles

Did an alternating 0.5 mile walk-run again today. It was 50F and drizzled the entire time. It felt a lot colder and I was underdressed. The first few runs were too fast because of the cold, almost like an intervals workout. I reigned it in a bit and ended up an average pace similar to yesterday’s. It was so nice to get a hot shower! Going to add on a couple miles tomorrow since things have been going well. I am slowly working the mileage up, doing some runs as written and shortening those that are still too much. I hope to get 1 more long run in before race weekend. It should have been this coming Saturday but I am aiming for the following weekend then I’ll just do the taper as written.

kgirlhart

December Goal: 100 Miles

12/1: 5.26 miles
12/3: 11.01 miles

16.27/100 miles completed for December

Today's run started off cool and drizzly. It was 46°F feels like 43° with a light drizzle when I left the house. I was a little chilly in shorts, a t-shirt and sleeves and gloves. But it never really rained and the drizzle cleared up. It stayed mostly cloudy, but it did end up at 54°F at the end of the run and by about 4 miles I had put my gloves and sleeves in my pockets. I kind of wasn't feeling it at first, but as I ran I settled in and it ended up being a good run and I ended up with 11 miles.

quilteryoyo

Thanks @SummerSkier . So far, so good still as far as symptoms go. (Knock on wood.) You are doing great with your running. I'm glad the one handed backhand in tennis is helping your back.

@Mari33a Glad to see you back and hear that your son is almost recovered. I know that has to be a relief.

@shanaber Your elbow mishap sounds exactly like mine - which was in 1994 while still in the AF. I was ice skating with a "Little Sister." Was volunteering for the Big Brother/Big Sister program. I never ice skated, so that probably was not the smartest activity to take her too. LOL It's nice that you can take your time to get home and be safe. Lovely pictures of the snow and Hobbes. Glad he decided he enjoyed the snow.

Nice taper run @Scott6255 .

@martaindale I'm glad the running/walking schedule you have is working for you. I hope your Achilles continues to cooperate!

I had a little extra time before lunch again today, so did a bit longer than my normal Sunday session on the treadmill. I walked a total of 1 mile for warm up and cool down and then ran/walked for 3/2 minutes at 4.7-5.2/3.8 mph . Average pace was 13:20 min/mile. Avg HR was 119 bpm and max was 139 bpm.

I'm trying to figure out how to eat/schedule things for Saturday's race. They close the gate to the base at 6:30 am (it opens at 4:30 am). I think my hotel is only about 10 min from the gate, with no traffic. Since this is a big race, I foresee it being really backed up. I'm thinking that I will try to get up around 3:30, have some coffee and microwave oatmeal, take care of Tippy, get dressed, and be able to leave the hotel by 5 am. Hopefully, that will give me plenty of time. But, I'm concerned that all of my oatmeal will be used up by the time the race starts. I will take a banana with me to have closer to race time and some chews or something in case I get hungry during the race. For those of you who have run in large races before, does that sound reasonable? I'm sure it will be a learning experience for me. I know someone had suggested that I do a test run of the schedule before going, but I just haven't had a day when that seemed like a reasonable thing to do. I'm sure I will wish I had of done that come Sat morning/afternoon.

There is one thing that I am a bit disappointed in, but totally understand. They are starting the awards ceremony at 9 am. I know if you are a fast running, you don't want to have to wait around for us slow pokes to get there, but I would love to see it. Too bad I'll probably be about 4.5 miles away from the finish at that time.

kgirlhart

@SummerSkier I counted all of my miles, walking, running and steps for 2021 and 2022. Ir is still a challenge for me. Last year I made it a little past 2021 and so far thus year I am at 1947. I should be able to reach 2022. For me trying to get that much mileage solely running would be over-reaching and I am afraid I would end up injured ir burned out. This way it us challenging but still fun.

Beautiful photos @shanaber !

Scott6255

@quilteryoyo your morning eating schedule sounds valid. That is pretty much what I am going to do.

eleanorhawkins

kgirlhart wrote: »

@SummerSkier I counted all of my miles, walking, running and steps for 2021 and 2022. Ir is still a challenge for me. Last year I made it a little past 2021 and so far thus year I am at 1947. I should be able to reach 2022. For me trying to get that much mileage solely running would be over-reaching and I am afraid I would end up injured ir burned out. This way it us challenging but still fun.

I have done the same in past years, walking, running and steps, and found it plenty. This year I left steps off and am around 1435 miles atm. Also @SummerSkier we usually have teams! I read next year they're doing both team and individual counters so I'll be seeing if it'll let me just put running miles towards a team count but everything towards my individual one, if that works it will be cool.

@quilteryoyo sounds a solid plan. A handful of chews or jelly babies in a pocket just in case you need a little extra oomph for the end. I also really hate the way they do the awards before those of us at the back are finished! After spending all summer thinking about ringing the bell at the finish line of my big race in October while I was training, they were handing out trophies when I finished so the photographer was covering that, so I didn't get a finish line/bell picture. That was disappointing.

tarun_yadavA

Morning everyone! 😊

@SummerSkier awww thanks for checking-in.
I had an enforced slob day yesterday. Ravenously hungry, ate cr*p but unable to do any meaningful exercise save for a walk!
There has been a lot of lying in bed and watching The Office re-runs and World cup⚽ over the last 48 hours! Lol

Back on it today. Still pretty stiff though!

Today's 4. (29 done; 123 to go... )

martaindale

@quilteryoyo That’s what I do. Breakfast 1.5-2 hrs before then something small like a banana or granola bar beforehand. I usually try to plan my in race fueling around where the aid stations are so I don’t have to carry water.

Laurz9191

I woke up this morning and it was snowing! We don’t have snow all too often so I wanted to enjoy it for as long as I could and went on a nice 16 km run , as it wasn’t falling down too hard. I only slipped and fell once when I was at my turn around point (I cut the corner) and I also took a moment to snap a picture. It was a great morning!



So that leaves me with 120 km to go.

quilteryoyo

Thanks @Scott6255 . That makes me feel better.

Thanks @eleanorhawkins . I remembered you saying that about not getting the finish line picture when I read that they were starting the awards at 9. I hope they will have the photographer there at least. I guess we'll see.

Great recovery run @tarun_yadavA ! Hopefully the legs will feel better tomorrow.

Thanks @martaindale .

Beautiful @Laurz9191 ! Wonderful run too. I remember my best run I think I ever had was in the snow many many years ago. So much fun if it isn't too cold.

tarun_yadavA

Laurz9191 wrote: »

I woke up this morning and it was snowing! We don’t have snow all too often so I wanted to enjoy it for as long as I could and went on a nice 16 km run , as it wasn’t falling down too hard. I only slipped and fell once when I was at my turn around point (I cut the corner) and I also took a moment to snap a picture. It was a great morning!



So that leaves me with 120 km to go.

@Laurz9191 Hello!
Wow. That's so picturesque... Where are you from?

shanaber

For those of us back of the pack people who miss the awards and photo ops you might consider if you have your phone with you asking someone to snap a picture with your phone. No not a professional picture at least it is something to have to look at later.

@quilteryoyo - I responded on your newsfeed post that your fueling plan definitely sounds reasonable and I have done something similar. As an option if you wanted to eat a bit later you could take the oatmeal with you and eat it once you get there (disposable container). Also is it possible there is a shuttle to take people into the race so you don't have to drive? Or are you close enough that you could walk there as a warmup? Then you could leave a bit later.

Great picture of the snow @Laurz9191. Looks like you got quite a lot more than I did yesterday. Same question as @tarun_yadavA, where are you located?

No run for me today we are heading off on our first leg home...

Scott6255

Really beautiful picture @Laurz9191! Nice to look at, but I wouldn't run in that. You are tougher than me!
Way to get back out there @tarun_yadavA! I'm sure it was tough to get off the couch!

Rest day for me today, but wanted to wish my birthday twin @shanaber a Happy Birthday! 🎂 Safe travels!

martaindale

Dec total: 25/150 miles

12/1: 3 miles
12/2: 8 miles
12/3: 7 miles
12/4: 7 miles
12/5: 9 miles

I overcorrected after being too cold yesterday and ended up being overdressed today. The run went well, no pain, but I could tell my legs were a bit tired after several runs in a row and the 2nd day on the hills.

shanaber

Thanks @Scott6255! Happy Birthday to you (and your brother!) too. Guess that makes us birthday triplets! 😁
I will have to get my birthday miles in later this week though since we are driving home for a couple of days.

Scott6255

Thanks @shanaber! Actually it is quintuplets (at least). Two of my nieces (in-law) have birthdays today too! 😳