March 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

Scott6255

More rain. 7 treadmill miles. Raised the incline to 6 for the last mile just for some variation. That was pretty hard. Hopefully will be able to get outside on Saturday.

martaindale

March total: 21.4/100 miles

3/4: 13.2 miles
3/8: 4.2 miles
3/9: 4 miles

Ran after it got hot tonight because it was hot. Still about 80F at 7pm. But, once the sun is down you get a decent combo of no sun and lower humidity. Makes it not feel too bad.

chris_in_cal

No aches or pains, beautiful evening, felt pretty pretty pretty good.

March Running Goal: 16 runs, 21 miles

1. March 2 - 1.63 miles
2. March 5 - 1.86 miles
3. March 7 - 1.68 miles
4. March 9 - 1.92 miles

Current: 4 runs, 7.09 miles

kgirlhart

March Goal: 115 Miles

3/1: 5.06 miles
3/2: 5.51 miles
3/3: 2.15 miles
3/4: 2.02 miles
3/5: 10.1 miles
3/6: 5.1 miles
3/7: 5.27 miles
3/8: 1.05 miles
3/9: 5.27 miles

41.53/115 miles completed for March

It was misty this morning and even raining at times. It was 50°F and not windy so it didn't feel as chilly as yesterday. I ran 5.25 miles. My weather apps both showed fog but not rain. I wore shorts and a t-shirt with sleeves and gloves. I was pretty comfortable, but if I had realized it was going to be raining I would have worn a cap to keep the rain off my face. I had a man stop and ask me if I wanted a ride. I just said I was fine, thanks. I was not really sure who it was, but felt like it was probably someone who knew who I was. When I got to work one of my co-workers mentioned that her husband offered me a ride this morning. I think they both kind of think I was crazy for running in that weather. But it was really just a light drizzle.

@shanaber I hope your procedure goes smoothly.

I agree with @Teresa502 that the Reese's eggs are the best. I really like that I can get them individually wrapped. I have one almost every day. And when the eggs aren't available I will get the pumpkins, hearts, trees or footballs.

eleanorhawkins

@kgirlhart hahaha I love it! I actually like rain as long as it isn't torrential, and everyone here thinks I'm crazy :-)

Talking of which, it looks like it might rain for most of our trip at the end of the month. Not sure how to tell my husband he has to walk in the rain for 6 days...

tarun_yadavA

Morning everyone!
Got in a 9K today!

@shanaber - good luck with your toe procedure. Hope it goes okay!
@Teresa502 - good luck with your relay race! Feel sorry for your friend...

Have errands to run later. Will be sure to walk through the chocolate aisle and eye-up all the chocolate Easter eggs 😂

tarun_yadavA

spl8 wrote: »

I joined Myfitnesspal to track my eating and try to lose a few COVID and menopause pounds. I joined this group for accountability in my running habit. And all you guys are talking about is Cadbury eggs and other Easter chocolate..... aaaaaaaaaaaah!
I think I'll go have a nice salad or some such for lunch now. (*sigh*)

@spl8 🤣😂

quilteryoyo

Great job @Scott6255 ! An incline of 6 is pretty steep. I'd probably fall off if I wasn't holding on.

@kgirlhart Haha So funny about your co-workers husband. At least you found out who it was. I have had people stop to see if I needed a ride when I was running in sunny weather. I'm sure people do think we are a little crazy. Mist is actually kind-of fun to run in.

@eleanorhawkins I just wouldn't tell DH about the forecast. The weather people aren't known for accuracy, esp. that far out.

@tarun_yadavA Great run in the cold. As long as you only eye the candy....

martaindale

martaindale wrote: »

Ran after it got hot tonight because it was hot.

I was clearly tired when I posted my run last night! What I meant to say was I ran after if got DARK because it was hot. Obviously the hot part is what stuck with me.

eleanorhawkins wrote: »

@kgirlhart hahaha I love it! I actually like rain as long as it isn't torrential, and everyone here thinks I'm crazy :-)

Talking of which, it looks like it might rain for most of our trip at the end of the month. Not sure how to tell my husband he has to walk in the rain for 6 days...

First, me too! Love a rainy run. Second, I would also just keep quiet about the forecast. Ignorance is bliss. My husband never checks the weather so as long as he has clothing that works for the conditions, I often don’t mention the bits he won’t like. Like, cold mornings for instance. He’ll live and I don’t want to listen to him complain about the cold for a week when it’s only a couple of hours.

@tarun_yadavA Yep, I am going to Target later and the Easter aisle is already calling my name. I’ll get a Cadbury egg to eat after my run tomorrow. And maybe one for today. I’m glad those are seasonal. I ❤️ them!

martaindale

March total: 26.5/100 miles

3/4: 13.2 miles
3/8: 4.2 miles
3/9: 4 miles
3/10: 5.1 miles

Mega humid but slightly cooler this morning. I am off from work this coming week for spring break so heading out to the hill country in a couple of days once we collect our kid from the hospital.
The school has been so understanding. We have been in contact with the guidance counselor and she was adamant that we not gather the school work before spring break. She wants them to relax over the break and already has a plan in place to get them back on track. Once they get caught up she will go back and adjust their grades for the grading period, which ended this week. My kid was really worried about failing math because then they wouldn’t be able to participate in theater. I’m really grateful that they will have a chance to salvage their year and I hope that keeps the stress level down a bit as they head back to school.
I’m really looking forward to being in the hill country. It’s my favorite place and I immediately de-stress when I get there. I could use a little de-stressing.

Laurz9191

@martaindale Oh, how I miss target. Enjoy it for me, please .

It sounds like your weather is getting uncomfortable fast. I assume it wasn’t this hot when you ran your HM?

I hope you have a nice time in the hill country. It definitely seems like you guys could use a break to unwind and reconnect. I hope it’s a really nice trip.

@eleanorhawkins I also would leave out the weather part and if he doesn’t pack any rain clothes, just sneak them in.

@tarun_yadavA Nice run today!

@scott6255 Great job on the treadmill incline!

My watch suggested a VO2 max run today, so I complied. It was hard- 8x 2min intervals at 90% effort with 1 min recovery - especially when I realised at the turn around point that I had ran the first 4 intervals with a significant tailwind and now had to do second half against the wind. I ran 7.61km, bringing my March total to 78.6/175km.

kgirlhart

March Goal: 115 Miles

3/1: 5.06 miles
3/2: 5.51 miles
3/3: 2.15 miles
3/4: 2.02 miles
3/5: 10.1 miles
3/6: 5.1 miles
3/7: 5.27 miles
3/8: 1.05 miles
3/9: 5.27 miles
3/10: 3.17 miles

44.7/115 miles completed for March

It was chilly this morning but nit raining or windy. I just needed to run a mile for my streak, but I decided to run 5K instead. I hate to take the time to get dressed to run and then only run for 10 minutes or so.

@Martindale I am glad the school is being so helpful. I hope the break will help all of you.

spl8

A slow 5K today, per my running plan.

martaindale

Laurz9191 wrote: »

@martaindale Oh, how I miss target. Enjoy it for me, please .

It sounds like your weather is getting uncomfortable fast. I assume it wasn’t this hot when you ran your HM?

Target is the absolute best. I would miss it if I didn’t have it anymore. And, no it was much cooler!

tarun_yadavA

Morning everyone!
Got in a nice 7Miles today

tarun_yadavA

Succumbed.



(Not spoiler-ing that! lol)

ScienceofTeaching

Busy day yesterday, so no time left for a run. Weather was miserable as well, so probably would not have enjoyed being outside in the sleet and rain. Worked all day (doing a lab, so the kids kept me busy walking all over the classroom to help), tutoring after school, quick dinner with husband before he went back to school to coach, then met with a friend who I haven't seen for a while. My friend and I met at the mall and walked from one end to the other several times (approx. 6000 steps according to my watch), so I was still moving, even if it was slow and I didn't track mileage.

quilteryoyo

@martaindale I hope you enjoy the hill country and that your kid can de-stress some too. It's good that you are going there when you bring him home from the hospital. I would guess a change of pace would be nice for them too. It's great that the school counselor is being so helpful too.

Nice running @Laurz9191 !

Great run @tarun_yadavA . You're going to have to get up earlier on Saturday too, in order to miss all the tourists. Hahahah about not "spoiler-ing" the mini eggs. Fortunately, sweets, and Easter eggs, do not tempt me. If they are in front of me, I'll eat them, but I rarely buy them.

Nice busy, active day @ScienceofTeaching !

SummerSkier

Ok page 8 already and I still haven't figured out my goal for Mar. 😳😱😏 Things are going pretty well and @tarun_yadavA inspired me to do a 7 miler today. 👏👏👏 Yesterday @kgirlhart inspired me to get my 5K in at lunch so I know that I definitely NEED all of you. LOL.

I am putzing around with the thought of trying to avg 5 miles per day for the month but 155 seems a REALLY high # to me. so we shall see.

Hmmm = no one EVER stops to offer me a ride.. I must look too mean when I am out and about or maybe I don't really go out in the nastier weather? 🤷‍♀️

martaindale

March total: 33.4/100 miles

3/4: 13.2 miles
3/8: 4.2 miles
3/9: 4 miles
3/10: 5.1 miles
3/11: 6.9 miles

Today was a real struggle. I feel like maybe I didn’t adjust my paces for the conditions to the degree that I should have. After the first couple of miles I was having a hard time. Tired, not quite nauseated but also not not nauseated. Ended up taking some short walk breaks and really tried to slow down. I made it home but it was not a good run. I guess I’m glad I did it. This is a hard time of year for me as the temps rise quickly and I am coming off of training/racing. I have been pushing paces and working hard while it was cool and the shift to warmer temps and slower running happens so fast. My easy paces are quite a bit faster in the winter. Sometimes my legs forget I don’t do well in the heat.

I had entertained the idea of trying to get into a late afternoon/evening Pilates class. I have taken almost 2 weeks off now between prerace week and post race recovery and won’t be around next week, so 3 weeks without going. But, I just don’t know that it’s a good idea with how I’m feeling right now.