January 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

shanaber

@kgirlhart - I would not have even opened to door with temps that cold! Glad you stayed inside were it was warm and you could do some yoga!

@tarun_yadavA - great job getting to 146 miles this month! Especially considering that I think you were sick for several days in there.

@martaindale - I would think you are in that HM ready anytime zone that mobycarp used to talk about. Maybe you can do the 'spring' HM in 5 weeks and the one in the fall?

@quilteryoyo - I am glad your cardiologist is taking you at your word and looking at more testing since something is surely going on.

@AlphaHowls - would you ever consider getting a treadmill so you wouldn't have to run crazy laps? Great job getting all the miles in and the HM+streak with everything going on this month!

@Laurz9191 - great job exceeding your goal. After a while here you will find it easier to determine how much you will run, if by a plan or just by what you typically like to do.

@spl8 - great job making it to your goal! This group has motivated me for years to get out even when I didn't feel like it!

@Scott6255 - Awesome job getting in another 8 miles on the treadmill!

Please everyone in the 'ice zone' i.e. most all of the US except CA and FL, Please stay safe!!

I got out around lunch time for a short run. It was crisp 😊 and the winds are back but once I got going I warmed up. I did about a mile warmup then ran 3.7 and then walked another mile home to finish out the month. So excited that I made it to 100 miles when that has seemed so elusive lately. It wasn't a great run but did feel pretty good at times. For once my legs were cooperating even when other parts of my body were complaining, which I tried really hard to ignore as much as possible. One thing nice about running a bit later other than it being warmer, is that the trail is pretty much empty. I only saw a couple of people the entire time.
I have a video appointment with my doctor tomorrow morning so hopefully I will get some answers or direction too.

BTW is anyone friends with @katharmonic? Just wondering how she is doing these days.

quilteryoyo

Congrats on making your goal @spl8 ! Awesome sauce!

Thanks @Scott6255 . Great running this month! Stay safe out there!

Thanks @shanaber . You did great this month! Glad you're legs cooperated today. I hope you get some answers from your video appointment tomorrow. I am not friends with @katharmonic , but also wonder how she is doing, along with some others who have seemed to taken a break or something.

AlphaHowls

@quilteryoyo wrote: »

@AlphaHowls How's the body recovering from the fall. I would think crazy laps would not be good for healing....too many turns. You're a real trouper.

Actually, I do well with the crazy laps because it keeps my pace short and uniform, slow. Feeling pretty good besides being encased in ice at the home. Healing well.

@shanaber wrote: »

@AlphaHowls - would you ever consider getting a treadmill so you wouldn't have to run crazy laps? Great job getting all the miles in and the HM+streak with everything going on this month!

Never. I cannot think of a purer form of torture. It feels like running in place and that hurts me. I like moving around, up and down stairs and dodging furniture and mom's decorations. I have seen some treadmills, the space they need and the newer ones needing subscriptions....no thank you.

martaindale

shanaber wrote: »

@martaindale - I would think you are in that HM ready anytime zone that mobycarp used to talk about. Maybe you can do the 'spring' HM in 5 weeks and the one in the fall?

I could do the distance for sure, but I was shooting for a PR attempt. The endurance isn't an issue but the pace might be. I'm noticing that even though my legs feel pretty good, I get some fatigue quicker than I would think I should be. There's definitely still some recovery going on.

Good job hitting your goal this month @spl8!

@quilteryoyo I'm hoping for good news for you!

mel1646

Good morning,
I have recently signed up to run a half marathon. Training started 2/6/23. I run 4 days a week following Hal Higdon. I am looking forward to crushing my half marathon time and running it without walking. Yes, I know sometimes you have to walk and that's ok. But this is a goal for me. Can't wait to see and hear how everyone does with their running goals and challenges. -

quilteryoyo

Welcome @mel1646 . Sounds like you have a great goal there. When is your HM? Come join us in the current, Feb., challenge at the link below. Don't forget to bookmark it so you can find it again.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10883056/february-2023-monthly-running-challenge#latest