July 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

chris_in_cal

Here's a rando pic from my laptop using the webpage interface. The other day I couldn't load a pic using the app on my phone...

chris_in_cal

Here is another one from the app, on an Android phone.

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Nope....I can't load a small .jpg picture from my phone.

SummerSkier

I loaded from my iphone app. I was too lazy to put it in a spoiler but had no issues.

martaindale

Welp, seems like it's an android app issue. Boo. That's what I use 99% of the time. Hopefully there is a fix coming soon.

AlphaHowls

7/1 18.58 miles, Running Partner A, plus kitten
7/2 17.29 miles, County Line and back
7/3 17.37 miles, 1890 days on the run, 1072 days HM+ Streak (gout, left toes)
7/4 18.5 miles, County Line and back
7/5 18.56 miles, County Line and around
7/6 18.48 miles, Running Partner A
7/7 15.15 miles, County Line and back
7/8 16.29 miles, 1895 days on the run, 1077 days HM+ Streak (gout, left toes)
7/9 15.45 miles, 8 years on MFP
7/10 17.45 miles, Through the fog!
7/11 17.47 miles
7/12 17.49 miles
7/13 17.23 miles, 1900 days on the run, 1082 days HM+ Streak HUMID!
7/14 17.25 miles HUMID!
7/15 17.23 miles, Rainy/sprinkles
7/16 17.29 miles County Line and back, hazy
7/17 17.41 miles and we are back to 'unhealthy' AQI, Code Orange Health Advisory
7/18 17.39 miles, 1905 days on the run, 1087 days HM+ Streak
7/19 17.55 miles, Crazy Laps!
7/20 17.4 miles, Excellent Air Quality! Been a bit!
7/21 17.24 miles
7/22 18.3 miles, Running Partner A & E (+1 32 weeks Dash)
7/23 19.42 miles, 1910 days on the run, 1092 days HM+ Streak

When you get photo bombed by a cow

kgirlhart

July Goal: 115 Miles

7/1: 1.26 miles
7/2: 11.11 miles
7/3: 6.25 miles
7/4: 2.04 miles
7/5: 6.26 miles
7/6: 7.02 miles
7/7: 2.52 miles
7/8: 2.11 miles
7/9: 11.10 miles
7/10: 3.12 miles
7/11: 6.05 miles
7/12: 6.02 miles
7/13: 6.51 miles
7/14: 3.12 miles
7/15: 1.25 miles
7/16: 10.11 miles
7/17: 2.02 miles
7/18: 5.51 miles
7/19: 5.26 miles
7/20: 6.11 miles
7/21: 3.12 miles
7/22: 1.50 miles
7/23: 10.01 miles

119.37/115 miles completed for July

I wasn't feeling well when I got off work on Friday. I felt better Saturday morning, but I slept in a bit and only ran 1.5 miles. It was 79° F, so it was hot and my stomach was iffy, so I didn't want to push it.

Today I felt better. It was 70° F at the start of the run. I wish I had gotten up a little earlier. It was about 7:40 when I headed out. But sometimes I just remind myself that sleep is an important part of health, so I try not to beat myself up about sleeping in occasionally.

The weather was nice starting out, but it warmed up quickly and by the time I finished it was 84°F feels like 86°. I did run 10 miles and it took me over two hours. So I guess a shorter run would have ended while the morning was still pleasant.

I got chased by a dog. It was a smallish dog, I think a jack russell or similar terrier. He lives in a house about 2 blocks from me and he is always in the back yard and always barks when I run by. There is one house between his house and the highway. I had just crossed the highway when he came running up behind me. I yelled at him and ran faster and he finally quit chasing me, but it was scary. Most of the time I hear dogs before they get that close and I didn't even realize he was there until he was right at my heels. I was afraid he would bite me but luckily he didn't. It is frustrating, because on weekday mornings when it is dark I run past his house to the highway because it is the most well lit way to go. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow. But they better do something soon. The house is right next to the parking lot for a pre-K thru 2nd grade elementary school and school starts in couple of weeks. The last thing they need is a mean dog harassing the teachers and the people dropping off their kids.

I reached my goal for July today. I do enjoy the streaks, but it will be nice to take off on Saturday mornings. I am thinking about adding an extra run on either Monday or Friday though. I do like running every weekday before work. Especially since my job is accounting, and it is very sedentary.

quilteryoyo

Beautiful flower @SummerSkier !

Great run @martaindale !

Hahaha @AlphaHowls ! Great picture though. And, of course, great running.

Great 10 miles this morning @kgirlhart . Sorry about being chased by the dog though. Those little ones, I have found, seem to be the worst and sneakiest. Is it always out or was today a fluke? I know you said it usually barks at you from it's yard. But, I know how you feel. I have quit some of the routes I used to run because of the dogs that live there. It's frustrating.

quilteryoyo

July 1: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.00 miles - treadmill
July 2: Walk 2.00 miles - Run 0.00 miles - treadmill
July 3: Walk 2.00 miles - Run 1.50 miles - treadmill
July 4: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 1.60 miles - treadmill
July 5: Walk 1.50 miles - Run 1.50 miles - driveway laps
July 6: Walk 1.50 miles - Run 2.00 miles - treadmill
July 7: Walk 1.10 miles - Run 2.00 miles - treadmill
July 8: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.50 miles - treadmill - also mowed my lawn
July 9: Walk 1.00 mile
July 10: Walk 1.00 miles - Run 2.30 miles - treadmill
July 11: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.00 miles - treadmill - mowed at mom's and got my car out of the shop
July 12: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.01 miles - Outside in Walterboro SC
July 13: Walk 1.25 miles - On the beach
July 14: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.13 miles - Early morning outside on the sidewalk along the beach
July 15: Walk 1.02 mile - Early morning outside on sidewalk along the beach
July 16: Walk 1.00 mile - On sidewalk with Tippy
July 17: Walk 1.00 mile - After a day of swimming/tubing at Blue Springs
July 18: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 2.30 miles - treadmill at hotel in Walterboro SC
July 19: Walk 1.00 mile - Run 1.25 miles - treadmill after driving home and unpacking
July 20: Walk 2.25 miles - treadmill
July 21: Walk 2.50 miles - Run 2.00 mile - treadmill
July 22: Walk 1.70 miles - Actually a wun - ran about 10 min at 4.5 mph - treadmill
July 23: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill - two hours doubles tennis later

57.91/80 mile goal

I did a 2 miles treadmill walk between church and lunch today. Then, I played doubles tennis this evening, outdoors, with the ladies that are better than me....which is great for improving my game. The temp was 84F (28.9C) with a slight breeze. I didn't feel horrible.

This week is going to be a busy one - back to the grind. A couple of days it is really going to be hard to get in a run/walk, so may have some one mile only days. I hope not many or I'm not going to make my goal for the month. I'll do my best and that is all I can do.

Laurz9191

Hi Everyone!

Greetings from California! I had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the time change as my oldest got mixed up and thought the time on his watch was accurate and woke the whole family up because it was “9:00” and not, in fact, midnight . We were all completely wiped yesterday, mostly due to lack of sleep, but this morning I felt mostly normal so I went out and ran 11.1 km.

The weather was perfect, not hot, not cold, nice breeze. I ran by the house I spent the first 6 years of my life at and enjoyed the different scenery. I am not quite sure which routes are good routes to go on around here, because I wanted to avoid the major roads and the homeless encampments. I hope to explore more tomorrow.

So far for July 109.2/150km for July.

chris_in_cal

In San Diego the big annual event here is called Comicon. There are lots of people and costumes. It was nice weather this weekend for all the visitors.

July Running Goal: 16 runs, 60 miles

1. July 4 -3.11 miles
2. July 5 -3.79 miles
3. July 7 -3.11 miles
4. July 9 -5.00 miles
5. July 11-3.00 miles
6. July 12-3.11 miles
7. July 14-4.36 miles
8. July 16- 3.48 miles
9. July 18- 3.00 miles
10. July 20- 3.13 miles
11. July 21- 4.50 miles
12. July 23- 5.00 miles

Current: 12 runs, 45.59 miles

quilteryoyo

Great run @Laurz9191 . Enjoy your vacation.

Nice running @chris_in_cal . The question of the day is: What did you dress up as when you ran?

Scott6255

Very cool that you got to see and run past your childhood home @Laurz9191. That time change is a killer!

Got out this morning for a speed session. 7x3:00 with 3:00 recoveries and 1 mile WU/CD. The intervals felt just comfortably hard, and averaged 7:20/mi. So getting a little fitter I think. Plus it was ONLY 77F 😁 Ended up with 7.3 miles.

tarun_yadavA

Morning all. Hello from Quebec Canada.
Got in a 4Miler here. (09"56). Very pretty here.
Feel so unhealthy... Back in London Wednesday night.
Got 1 more night in Montreal. 1 in New Jersey... Then fly out.

@Laurz9191 hope you're enjoying California!
-9 hours must be brutal.
My brother lives in Pleasanton... Always a killer when either party visits!

@chris_in_cal what's your costume for Comicon? 😂

chris_in_cal

@chris_in_cal @quilteryoyo "what's your costume for Comicon?"
I went as Henry.

Teresa502

July 1 – 4.00 miles
July 2 - 4.01 miles
July 3 – 6.01 miles
July 4 – 3.01 miles
July 5 – 5.13 miles
July 6 – 2.05 miles
July 7 – 4.07 miles
July 8 – 8.31 miles
July 9 – 1.14 miles
July 10 – 4.64 miles
July 11 – 3.72 miles
July 12 – 5.21 miles
July 13 – 2.01 miles
July 14 – 9.01 miles
July 15 – 3.63 miles
July 16 – 3.03 miles
July 17 – 4.58 miles
July 18 – 5.50 miles
July 19 – 1.58 miles
July 20 – 5.11 miles
July 21 – 3.23 miles
July 22 – 6.45 miles
July 23 – 2.29 miles
July 24 – 3.01 miles
Total – 100.74 miles

I wasn’t able to run early this morning so I got a short lunch time run in at my local park.

Welcome back @martaindale and @quilteryoyo. Loved hearing about your travels and enjoyed the pictures. Hope you are getting acclimated to CA time and enjoying your reminiscing @Laurz9191.

@Chris_in_cal – I had never heard of Comicon until I started watch the Big Bang Theory. I’m sure you saw a lot of interesting characters this weekend.

AlphaHowls

I will be darned, the cow photobombed me again.

Laurz9191

@AlphaHowls I am really sorry enjoying your sunrise pictures! Beautiful!

I was pretty tired this morning, but also eager to run. I went 11.1km. It was a lot hotter this morning, but I was able to run through a couple late morning sprinklers and drink from a water fountain at the nearby university. I ran through the campus, which was really pretty. It is the university my parents both went to and met at . Tomorrow we are going to Long Beach to the aquarium, so I will have to see if I can get a run in before we leave.

So far for July 120.3/150km.

shanaber

@AlphaHowls - love the sunrise pictures and the cow!
@martaindale - I think it is awesome that you were able to run in so many beautiful places. I love doing that when we travel. Somehow I think you get a better/different perspective or appreciation of the area and sometimes see places you wouldn't otherwise because you get off the busier streets.
@kgirlhart - I hope there are no more issues with that dog. I think I mention before your neighbors JRT that bit me twice when I ran by their house. The first time requiring a few stitches and a tetanus shot. Needless to say I no longer go by their house. I am much more afraid of the little ones than bigger dogs.
@Teresa502 - love the Big Bang! I got the entire boxed set for DH for Christmas last year and we are working out way through them. So funny and there seem to be so many we have not seen before.
@Laurz9191 - you should see if there is a way you could go for a run by the aquarium. There are some nice paths there in Shoreline Park along the ocean! Also check out Parker's Lighthouse if you are there for dinner. They have a great deck that looks out at the Queen Mary and really good food.

I got out for a walk with Hobbes yesterday before it got too too warm and we got in a bit over 2 miles. It was slow because I was hurting a bit but it still feels great to get outside. Over the weekend we had some marine layer clouds come in and late afternoon yesterday it actually rained a bit. Today, however, is back into the 90s.

My friend that ran the Hardrock 100 posted her race recap if you want to read about it. It sounds grueling and just the elevation change and number of extreme elevation climbs are daunting not even thinking about the trail conditions and snow!

chris_in_cal

shanaber wrote: »

Also check out Parker's Lighthouse if you are there for dinner. They have a great deck that looks out at the Queen Mary and really good food.

Small world. Last time I was in Long Beach (about two years ago) we went to Parker's Lighthouse. I second it. Great view, a nice harborside place.

chris_in_cal

My buddies and I all turned 60 this year. The current peer pressure amongst us is:
"Are you doing any resistance training?"

I most decidedly am not doing any resistance training.

Today I ran an experiment. The nearby pool where I have a membership has a gym too. I read all about my watches' strength training capabilities, creating workouts, tracking reps and sets etc.

With all the motivation I could muster I rode my bike (all of 5 minutes away) and did a very abbreviated and light weightlifting session.

Feeling swole, prepared for pain tomorrow morning, and optimistic I'll be able to get out of my easy chair five or ten years from now.