AUGUST 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

quilteryoyo

Thanks @TheMrWobbly . So sorry about the work stress, but it did wonders for your run. Amazing! Must have been the highlight of your day. I hope things at work are better today. BTW, I'm struggling to get 80 miles this month too.

@kgirlhart You are doing great in that TX heat. Glad the skunk didn't notice you.

@polskagirl01 That was some serious workout! I hope you are feeling okay today after all of that lifting.
I hope you get your watch fixed too. And, if you are using it for your "body battery" to help judge what you should and shouldn't do right now, I would say that would justify getting a new one. No different from getting the light, "ice" pool, etc. Anything that will help you is worth it. Update: Saw where you weren't able to fix your watch. I still stand by my previous statement. I'm glad you aren't any worse for the wear after moving all of that coal.

@chris_in_cal I hope your prediction doesn't come true. I would NOT want to be sprayed by one. Having the dog get sprayed is bad enough....and the family I had living under my back walkway for a while wasn't fun either. At least they didn't really spray their den, so it wasn't horrible, just a lingering smell that I got rid of with Glad air fresheners.

That was a long TM run yesterday @Scott6255 ! WTG!

Welcome @catholicmum !

Sounds like a nice run today @Teresa502 . I snickered at your options when you run at home and totally understand. I have three options here, up the road, down the road, and driveway laps.

Glad to see you back @7lenny7 ! That 100 mile race attempt sounds really brutal. You did great and made a wise choice to stop when you did. I'm glad that your brother was there for support for you and others. Sounds like you had a great trip. Your other races sound great too. I love the setting for the Superior Spring 50K. Looks so pretty! That guy running in the snow in sandals, short sleeves, and shorts! I don't think that would be me! I hate to be cold!

I think I am finally caught up on everyone's awesomeness. I'll try to catch you up on my activities of the last few days after my run/walk today.

martaindale

@catholicmum Welcome! I hope your recovery continues to go well and you are back to running next month. Lesson learned - ease back into it!

@7lenny7 Great to see you back. Been following your adventures on strava. Yours are the only sailing maps on my feed! Great race recaps. The ultra in Georgia sounds like quite an experience. The hallucinations are something else!

martaindale

Aug total: 89.1/100 miles

8/1: 5.6 miles
8/2: 3.3 miles
8/5: 10 miles
8/7: 7 miles
8/10: 6 miles
8/11: 5.1 miles
8/12: 9.2 miles
8/14: 3.1 miles
8/16: 4.1 miles
8/17: 4.1 miles
8/19: 10.2 miles
8/21: 3.1 miles
8/22: 5 miles
8/23: 6.7 miles
8/25: 6.6 miles

Another hot, humid, par for the course run this morning. No sprinklers but I managed to hit the school zones perfectly and avoided most of the traffic.
Yesterday was a rest day so I had some time in the morning before work. I did a short treadmill walk (ifit through Dubrovnik) then went to Pilates after work. I’m not feeling as sore after Pilates so that’s good. I’m going to try adding in a short walk on my rest days for a bit. I have noticed I’m not feeling as refreshed as I would like when I run after a rest day, sometimes kind of stiff. So I’m trying out a little walk to see if that will help and still let my body have some downtime. So far, so good. Today’s run felt pretty good when I started. I didn’t feel like the first mile was all warm-up.

Laurz9191

Hi everyone! Wow, @7lenny7 ! That’s quite a race/quite some races! And running in that heat! I just don’t know how you guys do it! I know in theory your body gets used to it, but from personal experience, I just have problems dealing with my other daily tasks if I go out when it’s too hot. It takes me hours to recover.

Today was the first day in a long time when my body felt quite good running at a faster pace, so I went with it and also ran 3 more kms than planned. It was a really nice run. I saw a hare in the forest (which I never have before).

So with today‘s 9.2 km, I have 97.1/160km for August.

yirara

01.08 Tue 18°C 2.1km 20min 9:30/km
03.08 Thu 19°C 5.2km 47min 8:57/km
05.08 Sat 20°C 5.6km 50min 8:58/km
07.08 Mon 17°C 6.0km 52min 8:41/km
08.08 Tue 17°C 3.4km 29min 8:36/km
09.08 Wed 20°C 5.0km 44min 8:46/km
11.08 Fri 26°C 6.5km 58min 8:52/km
13.08 Sun 23°C 3.4km 30min 8:44/km
14.08 Mon 26°C 5.0km 43min 8:35/km
16.08 Wed 23°C 6.0km 53min 8:48/km
18.08 Fri 27°C 7.0km 62min 8:48/km
19.08 Sat 27°C 3.0km 25min 8:31/km
20.08 Sun 26°C 5.0km 43min 8:36/km
22.08 Tue 24°C 6.0km 52min 8:40/km
25.08 Fri 22°C 10.0km 88min 8:48/km

79.24km/80.5km

YAY! Got my 10km in! It's still with some walking, but it worked quite well. Ran out of energy at around 8.5km in but managed to finish. So I got the stupid Garmin badge for a 10k this weekend. Oh, still missing about 1km to my goal
edit: oh yes, I did rounds on my local graveyard ;p

martaindale

Laurz9191 wrote: »

I just don’t know how you guys do it! I know in theory your body gets used to it, but from personal experience, I just have problems dealing with my other daily tasks if I go out when it’s too hot. It takes me hours to recover.

I'm with you. It wipes me out! I think you acclimate some, but there is definitely a cut off at which you don't adjust any further. And I think that cut off is different for different people. I can tell running is easier this summer compared with last, probably because I maintained a higher volume throughout the year and came into the summer in pretty good shape. While the conditions are bad right now and the summer has be worse overall, I can tell it was harder at the beginning of the summer. I have definitely acclimated some. But, the sun is a real problem for me. When the sun is out it saps my energy so quickly!

yirara

martaindale wrote: »

Laurz9191 wrote: »

I just don’t know how you guys do it! I know in theory your body gets used to it, but from personal experience, I just have problems dealing with my other daily tasks if I go out when it’s too hot. It takes me hours to recover.

I'm with you. It wipes me out! I think you acclimate some, but there is definitely a cut off at which you don't adjust any further. And I think that cut off is different for different people. I can tell running is easier this summer compared with last, probably because I maintained a higher volume throughout the year and came into the summer in pretty good shape. While the conditions are bad right now and the summer has be worse overall, I can tell it was harder at the beginning of the summer. I have definitely acclimated some. But, the sun is a real problem for me. When the sun is out it saps my energy so quickly!

I lived in a very hot country in the past. What worked for me: run after sunset (or before sunrise if you prefer mornings), take water along, and odd one: don't wear moisture wicking clothes but something that really keeps the moisture as it will cool you. Just a simple cotton shirt and pants for example.

SummerSkier

I run before sunrise. No way I would run when the sun was out in the afternoon. I used to ride Bandit in the afternoons and yeah we acclimated to it a little but it was still not pleasant. I have been playing tennis in the 104 heat but only on a shaded court! It would probably be close to 120 on the sunny court 🫠🫠🫠🫠

And sadly age plays a little role in being able to withstand the heat. 😞

This month has been pretty good. I think my average mileage per day will be up a 10th from 3.4 to 3.5 which isn t great considering past months and years but I will definitely take it. Now to avoid the current round of Covid which seems to be spreading here esp with school starting

quilteryoyo

August 1: Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.50 miles
August 2: Wun 3.00 miles - driveway after mowing my lawn - yellow jacket stings
August 3: Walk 1.50 miles - Ran 1.00 mile - treadmill
August 4: Walk 1.00 mile - Ran 6.40 miles - treadmill (birthday run)
August 5: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 6: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 7: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 8: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill, mowed, and sawed wood
August 9: Walk 1.50 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - driveway laps after tennis
August 10: Walk 2.00 miles - driveway laps
August 11: Walk 1.50 miles - Ran 4.00 miles - treadmill - Also weed eat for 50 min later
August 12: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill - played 2h26m25s of singles tennis (traversed 1.90 miles)
August 13: Walk 1.00 mile - treadmill
August 14: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 15: Walk 2.00 miles - ran 1.50 miles - treadmill
August 16: Walk 1.50 miles - treadmill
August 17: Walk 1.35 miles - Ran 1.40 miles - Wun/intervals on the road - almost 2 hours of tennis
August 18: Walk 2.50 miles - driveway laps
August 19: Walk 2.50 miles - driveway laps - Mowed lawn for almost 2 hours
August 20: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 21: Walk 1.00 miles - treadmill - Tennis twice for a total of almost 3.5 hours
August 22: Walk 2.75 miles - treadmill - actually a wun - Mowed mom's lawn
August 23: Walk 2.00 miles - treadmill
August 24: Walk 1.25 miles - after work - played almost 2 hours of doubles tennis
August 25: Walk 1.85 miles - Run 1.25 miles - treadmill quarter mile intervals

63.75/80 mile goal

My sinuses are giving me a fit this week, so haven't slept the best and just not felt very energetic. (I did test for CoVID and it was negative.) So, this morning I did a wog/wun/quarter mile intervals on the treadmill this morning. The walks were at 3.8 mph and the runs were from 4.5 - 4.9 mph. Then, I walked a half mile for cool down. Total was 3.1 miles in 45:19 minutes. Avg pace was 14:35 min/mile. Avg HR was 112 with a max of 138 bpm. The running portion was 1.25 miles at an average pace of 12:53 min/mile.

Yesterday, I worked all day at daycare in the one year old room. We had five. They are really cute and good kids, so not a very hard day at all. One of the little boys will say "I wuv you." in that cute little voice. Adorable. Anyway, after work, I went out in the 88F (31.1C) feels like 93F (33.9C) sunshine for a short, 1.25 mile, walk before tennis. I sought out shade as best I could. Afterwards, I went and played tennis for 1h45m29s! The temperature was perfect about the time we finished. Anyway, it was a fun active day, but I didn't get home until late, so didn't post.

I almost forgot the big news. I finally signed up for the Space Force T minus 10 miler in Dec. Now to start get in some longer runs/time on my feet.

quilteryoyo

Nice running @martaindale ! I hope the walks on rest days helps.

@Laurz9191 It's great when you have a day where you feel so good running that you go further than intended...and faster.

You're doing great @yirara !

@SummerSkier Shade definitely makes a difference. I'm glad your tennis court is shady. I hope we all avoid this round of CoVID. It's spreading here too with school starting and people returning from vacations.

SummerSkier

@quilteryoyo HURRAY for signing up for your Dec 10 miler. That is going to motivate you for sure the next few months. 👏👏👏

kgirlhart

August Goal: 125 Miles

8/1: 6.26 miles
8/2: 5.57 miles
8/3: 5.12 miles
8/6: 11.26 miles
8/8: 6.26 miles
8/9: 6.02 miles
8/10: 6.04 miles
8/13: 10.26 miles
8/14: 1.56 miles
8/15: 7.02 miles
8/16: 6.06 miles
8/17: 6.31 miles
8/20: 13.15 miles
8/22: 6.02 miles
8/23: 6.26 miles
8/24: 6.10 miles
8/25: 3.11 miles

112.38/125 miles completed for August
I ran 3 miles this morning. It was 83°F and just felt hot. I saw a deer today, but otherwise it was an uneventful run. I am tired of the heat. It helps to run early in the morning before the sun is up. But I am ready for fall.

Good to see you back @7Lenny7.

Hooray for signing up for your 10 miler @quilteryoyo.

Scott6255

Congrats @quilteryoyo for signing up for the 10 miler. That's ALMOST the hardest part 😉

I am waiting for the cold front to come though Sunday night. So this whole week I have avoided going outside 🥵
Only 5 slow TM miles today.

chris_in_cal

I get a clean bill of health at the dermatologist. That's nice. I then went to La Jolla and ran amongst the rich and beautiful. It is a very scenic place.

August Running Goal: 18 runs, 75 miles

1. Aug 1 - 3.00 miles
2. Aug 2 - 3.85 miles
3. Aug 4 - 3.27 miles
4. Aug 6 - 6.00 miles
5. Aug 8 - 3.00 miles
6. Aug 9 - 4.90 miles
7. Aug 15- 3.00 miles
8. Aug 16- 4.46 miles
9. Aug 18- 6.00 miles
10. Aug 21- 2.00 miles
11. Aug 22- 5.76 miles
12. Aug 23- 3.00 miles
13. Aug 25- 3.16 miles

Current: 13 runs, 52.40 miles

shanaber

Welcome @catholicmum - this is a great group of crazy welcoming runners of all levels and abilities. I hope your recovery continues and you can get back to running regularly.

Good to see you back @7lenny7! I too have followed along with your running (and sailing) on Strava. Amazed though to read the details about your 100mi race 😳 The exhaustion and hallucinations would have been terrifying! I am glad you made the right decision to DNF. But still what an accomplishment!

I can appreciate the guy running in sandals, even barefoot but NOT in the snow. Once I transitioned to minimal 0 drop shoes I don't like running in anything else. It was most natural to me and really cut back on the injuries I had. I do need to have a shoe though to generally protect my feet so for me the best of both worlds are the minimal shoes.

@quilteryoyo - so fun that you are doing that race again. It is the one you did previously right?
Also I am amazed at all you do between working and running around with all those tiny humans, running and playing tennis plus all the yard work for your house and your mom's. Makes me so tired just thinking about it.

Heat - I try to get out before it is too hot in the morning and build up my tolerance. I still don't typically go out if it is mid-80's, I just don't tolerate it well and Hobbes the Vizsla can't go with me either.
@Scott6255 - a cold front sounds wonderful. We are headed back into the high 90s for most of next week.

Between the tropical storm and treatments I haven't gotten out in nearly a week. I did get Hobbes out for a neighborhood walk today bringing my total for the month to a whopping 13.6 miles. It's ok though, I am just happy to feel well enough to get out at all.

@chris_in_cal - I love running in La Jolla! You should check out the La Jolla HM or the San Diego Holiday Half. La Jolla HM is beautiful and goes up from Del Mar to the Torrey Pines Mesa and finishes at La Jolla Cove.
The Holiday Half goes from Rancho Penasquitos pretty much downhill all the way to Torrey Pines state beach. It is a fast course and a great one to go for a PR. I haven't run it recently but ran it the 1st 5 years.

chris_in_cal

shanaber wrote: »

I love running in La Jolla!

You should check out the La Jolla HM or the San Diego Holiday Half. La Jolla HM is beautiful and goes up from Del Mar to the Torrey Pines Mesa and finishes at La Jolla Cove.

The Holiday Half goes from Rancho Penasquitos pretty much downhill all the way to Torrey Pines state beach. It is a fast course and a great one to go for a PR. I haven't run it recently but ran it the 1st 5 years.

@shanaber Let's collaborate and host a "MFP monthly running thread" Race and Meetup at the 2024 version of the La Jolla HM. You in?

We can all wear Team MFP "quilt style" running shirts.

tarun_yadavA

Morning everyone!
Got in a 9k (09"29). Struggle bus.

Long 3day weekend here in England...
Cousin from NJ over, so probably more calorie carnage tomorrow night!

Good luck with Tri today (tomorrow?) @Laurz9191

quilteryoyo

Nice run @kgirlhart ! I'm looking forward to fall weather for you.

You are doing great @Scott6255 . I know how much you hate the treadmill.

@chris_in_cal Yeah for the clean bill of health and getting to run where the wealthy live. I'm sure it was beautiful.

Thanks @shanaber . Yes, that is the race I did last year. I am hoping to continue to do them annually. Last year was the first year they had it. We'll see how many years I last. LOL Sometimes, it makes me tired just thinking about all I need to do too. I'm am glad you are doing so well. I think 13.6 miles is awesome!

@tarun_yadavA Enjoy your long weekend. You amaze me that you get out and run early after late evening carnage.

@chris_in_cal That would be so much fun. Not sure I could do a HM and/or trip to CA, but hey, maybe.

Yes, good luck @Laurz9191 !

Thanks @SummerSkier @kgirlhart , and @Scott6255 . Having signed up for the race should help motivate me to do longer runs (run/walk) between now and Dec. This month has been brutal trying to fit them into my schedule.

shanaber

chris_in_cal wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

I love running in La Jolla!

You should check out the La Jolla HM or the San Diego Holiday Half. La Jolla HM is beautiful and goes up from Del Mar to the Torrey Pines Mesa and finishes at La Jolla Cove.

The Holiday Half goes from Rancho Penasquitos pretty much downhill all the way to Torrey Pines state beach. It is a fast course and a great one to go for a PR. I haven't run it recently but ran it the 1st 5 years.

@shanaber Let's collaborate and host a "MFP monthly running thread" Race and Meetup at the 2024 version of the La Jolla HM. You in?

We can all wear Team MFP "quilt style" running shirts.

@chris_in_cal - Sounds like a plan! Not sure I will be back running HMs by then but would definitely be there and could do the 5k if nothing else.
Mark your calendars folks - May 18, 2024 in La Jolla CA!

AlphaHowls

8/1 17.4 miles, Running Partner A
8/2 17.61 miles, 1920 days on the run, 1102 days HM+ Streak
8/3 17.17 miles, Crazy Laps! @least 6 miles OTR, Back Spasms, rain/thunderstorms = moody
8/4 17.5 miles, made it home before skies opened up! Back spasms
8/5 17.46 miles, Running Partner A & E (+1 34 weeks)
8/6 17.4 miles, I did not wake to back spasms, still calm after run!
8/7 17.46 miles, 1925 days on the run, 1107 days HM+ Streak, chased by a rabid raccoon!
8/8 17.5 miles
8/9 17.3 miles
8/10 17.64 miles Running Partner A
8/11 17.49 miles Through the Fog
8/12 18.21 miles, 1930 days on the run, 1112 days HM+ Streak, Running Partner A, HUMID!
8/13 17.34 miles, County Line and back, dense fog
8/14 17.38 miles, 9 OTR, rest crazy laps as storm arrived
8/15 17.82 miles, Running Partner A
8/16 17.53 miles
8/17 17.51 miles, 1935 days on the run, 1117 days HM+ Streak, Running Partner A
8/18 17.33 miles
8/19 18.58 miles, Running Partner A
8/20 17.59 miles, County Line and back (different road)
8/21 17.28 miles, Heat Warning
8/22 17.4 miles, 1940 days on the run, 1122 days HM+ Streak, Running Partner A, Heat Warning
8/23 17.17 miles Heat Warning
8/24 17.48 miles Excessive Heat Warning, Poor Air Quality
8/25 17.62 miles Excessive Heat Warning, Poor Air Quality
8/26 18.41 miles, Heat Advisory, Running Partner A

Note for my past/not relevant to running:

On August 26, 2007...Temperature hits 94 degrees at Nashville, the
32nd consecutive day with 90+ degree readings, a record. The average
high temperature during this remarkable stretch is 98.2 degrees.

I remember this because it is burned into my brain. My mother had fallen off the roof July 7, 2007. My life changed forever. We had the worst heat wave/drought. My mother could not walk/move and we were in a converted garage without A/C. I slept on the floor beside her hospital bed. I had to quit my job and was trying to finish graduate school.