DECEMBER 2023 Monthly Running Challenge
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Morning everyone!
Got in 5M again (at 09"08).
despite missing a day - going well for target of 165M for month / 1400 for year.
@quilteryoyo - pics look great! well done!
As for looking after mother... not too bad. Just errands around the house, 'fetch me...' ... and a lot of daytime Christmas movies! lol6 -
Yikes, Garmin coach is giving me a 70 minute run for tomorrow! I can run 30 minutes at the moment. Lets see if I at least manage 35 or 40 without walking7
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Looking good @quilteryoyo!3
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Today was a running fail. I was supposed to meet 4 friends at 5 am for a run. As I was driving to the meet-up, one of the friends texted that she was sick (throwing up, light-headed) and would not be making it. So, the three of us started out and my friend Daphne tripped on the sidewalk and fell before we had completed the first mile. She didn't have any skinned up places but she did something to her hip. I wanted to run back and get a car for her, but she wanted to walk in the hopes that it would loosen up. We ended up with her doing a slow hobble back to the parking area. By this time, we had used up almost all of our running time and I was cold from walking in the 23F weather so I gave up on the run for today.
Loved all the pictures @quilteryoyo!8 -
Today was a running fail. I was supposed to meet 4 friends at 5 am for a run. As I was driving to the meet-up, one of the friends texted that she was sick (throwing up, light-headed) and would not be making it. So, the three of us started out and my friend Daphne tripped on the sidewalk and fell before we had completed the first mile. She didn't have any skinned up places but she did something to her hip. I wanted to run back and get a car for her, but she wanted to walk in the hopes that it would loosen up. We ended up with her doing a slow hobble back to the parking area. By this time, we had used up almost all of our running time and I was cold from walking in the 23F weather so I gave up on the run for today.
This is a vivid drama. A three part play in one paragraph. You'll be back for powering through runs in time. It was nice of you to be kind to your friend who injured herself, and nice of you to be kind to yourself in not staying cold.6 -
Hello everyone!
Today I didn’t make it out, but yesterday I ran 14km in the rain and mud. Although I briefly rinsed my shoes yesterday they were still wet and very swamp-smelling this morning. Hopefully they will be dry by tomorrow. I’d like to get a longer run in. I might have to take out some of my retired pairs to run in cleaner shoes.
So far for December I have 32.6/I don’t remember- maybe 160km.6 -
@polskagirl01 My condolences! I am so sorry for your loss.
@quilteryoyo I loved your race report! It seems like despite the organisational glitches you still had a good time in the race and on the trip. Tippy too !
@tarun_yadavA I hope your caregiving is going well. About your picture post… tsk tsk- also completely siding with your wife there.
@AlphaHowls Sorry to hear about the tornado and the damage it caused in your town!
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December Goal: 130 Miles
12/1: 3.30 miles
12/3: 10.10 miles
12/5: 6.31 miles
12/6: 6.31 miles
12/7: 6.04 miles
12/10: 11.01 miles
12/11: 6.02 miles
12/12: 6.03 miles
55.12/130 miles completed for December
It was another cold 6 mile run this morning. The temperature was about 39°F feels like 34°F. I dressed the same as yesterday and was pretty comfortable. My feet were kind of cold at the beginning and I took off my gloves and sleeves for the last half mile but for the most part I was good.
@teresa502 I hope your friends are ok. Walking in cold weather is so much harder than running.
I hope everything is going ok with your mom @tarun_yadavA .
You can do it @yirara !
@Laurz9191 Stuffing your shoes with newspaper will help them dry faster. I've started saving the tissue that comes with the new shoes and that works really well too.
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Got tied up with tech support call late in the day, so didn't have time to go out for a run (one of those that should have taken 2 minutes ended up over an hour)!. So did 5 TM miles between calls.
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Nice running @martaindale !
Me too @kgirlhart ! That is my favorite picture of them all. Thank you.
Thanks @daria0919 . I guess I really did enjoy it. It was just hot and a bit disorganized.
Thanks @tarun_yadavA ! Great running and I'm sure your mom is glad you are there.
That's a big jump in distance @yirara . Do what you can, but don't hurt yourself to please the person behind the watch.
Thanks @Scott6255 . You did great to do what you could on the TM between calls.
Thanks @Teresa502 . I hope Daphne is okay and your other friend feels better. Sorry that you missed your run.
Thanks @Laurz9191 Did you stuff your shoes with newspaper? That usually helps to get them dry. I hope you enjoyed the muddy run.
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1 Dec - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
2 Dec - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 7.00 miles - treadmill
3 Dec - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
4 Dec - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
5 Dec - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - treadmill
6 Dec - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - In SC
7 Dec - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - In FL
8 Dec - Walked 0.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Wog in FL
9 Dec - Walked 0.00 miles - Ran 10.13 miles - T-Minus 10 miler on Cape Canaveral AFS
10 Dec - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - On the beach
11 Dec - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - one on the beach and one in SC
12 Dec - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway walk after I got home
33.88/80.00 miles
I drove home today. It was a long day with lots of construction and a couple of stop and go traffic delays. But, most people were driving like they had a little bit of sense, so all was safe. After I got home, I took a walk on the driveway while the house warmed up.
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Hi, Good morning everyone!
Got in 5 again! (09"37 pace).
@daria0919 well done on the gym sesh with your husband 🙌
@quilteryoyo shame about the long drive with all the construction and delays. But bet you're glad to be back home!6 -
No running today, and hence no (far too) long run on my running programme. I got the tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria and polio booster yesterday and am totally and utter exhausted and slightly feverish. That's ok. I'll be able to run again tomorrow or the day after and will be able to travel to all the somewhat questionable countries or fall face first in probably not very clean mud.7
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I just skimmed posts. Thank you for all of the condolences on my Dad's passing. What a nightmare this has been.chris_in_cal wrote: »tarun_yadavA wrote: »So running streak ended.
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No running today, and hence no (far too) long run on my running programme. I got the tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria and polio booster yesterday and am totally and utter exhausted and slightly feverish. That's ok. I'll be able to run again tomorrow or the day after and will be able to travel to all the somewhat questionable countries or fall face first in probably not very clean mud.
I hear you. It sounds like your program is too rapid and perhaps you can find another one which moves along at the level you are capable of. i can't image getting ALL of those boosters at one time. wow. I simply had the covid one on Sun and decided to take a day off. it was actually not as reactive as my previous boosters but I could see my heart rate was elevated so I know it was working.3 -
08/12 4.12 miles
10/12 4.09 miles
12/12 3.08 miles
Total 22.88 miles/60 miles
I'm 103 posts behind so hope everyone is doing well but have no idea yet. I'm going to read back later. My husband and I spent 5 days in Galway city. I managed to get 2 runs in. I cudn't run on the seafront as it was too windy and the sea spray too bad so went up streets with lots of shelter. I went down to the seafront after both runs and take it all in. It was fab!9 -
08/12 4.12 miles
10/12 4.09 miles
12/12 3.08 miles
Total 22.88 miles/60 miles
I'm 103 posts behind so hope everyone is doing well but have no idea yet. I'm going to read back later. My husband and I spent 5 days in Galway city. I managed to get 2 runs in. I cudn't run on the seafront as it was too windy and the sea spray too bad so went up streets with lots of shelter. I went down to the seafront after both runs and take it all in. It was fab!
I'm glad you had a nice little getaway. Last time I visited, it was in the summer and I was able to get a couple of runs in on the sea front in Galway. Absolutely loved, loved, loved it!
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polskagirl01 wrote: »I just skimmed posts. Thank you for all of the condolences on my Dad's passing. What a nightmare this has been.chris_in_cal wrote: »tarun_yadavA wrote: »So running streak ended.
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@polskagirl01 is that aimed at me (for doing it)?? Or at @chris_in_cal endorsing Guys' drunken horseplay?! Lol
On a more serious note... Hope you are okay! And funeral went well (as well as they can).4 -
SummerSkier wrote: »No running today, and hence no (far too) long run on my running programme. I got the tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria and polio booster yesterday and am totally and utter exhausted and slightly feverish. That's ok. I'll be able to run again tomorrow or the day after and will be able to travel to all the somewhat questionable countries or fall face first in probably not very clean mud.
I hear you. It sounds like your program is too rapid and perhaps you can find another one which moves along at the level you are capable of. i can't image getting ALL of those boosters at one time. wow. I simply had the covid one on Sun and decided to take a day off. it was actually not as reactive as my previous boosters but I could see my heart rate was elevated so I know it was working.
Oh well, I can do the running programme as fast or slow as I want to. My idea was to try and run for 35 minutes as I managed 30 minutes last time. But I'm just feeling totally *kitten*. The covid boosters were seriously harmless in comparison, the hepA and B I got a few years ago was also harmless (and I got stoned and everything seemed funny). This is just miserable. Just waiting for a parcel service and then I'll curl up on the sofa.3 -
You're doing great @daria0919 .
Nice run @tarun_yadavA and, yes, it is nice to be home.
@yirara I hope you are feel better soon. Are you planning a trip?
@Mari33a Nice job on getting the runs in while traveling. Sounds like you had a good time.
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quilteryoyo wrote: »You're doing great @daria0919 .
Nice run @tarun_yadavA and, yes, it is nice to be home.
@yirara I hope you are feel better soon. Are you planning a trip?
@Mari33a Nice job on getting the runs in while traveling. Sounds like you had a good time.
Yes, few trip ideas. Certain so far are London, Azerbaijan and one of the Canary Islands. I'm considering Saudi or Isle of Man in Autumn, but not sure yet.3 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »But we can still be friends 🙂
I treasure your and all the other regulars on this thread's friendship. In these tough times, I'm wanting the best for you.
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Yay, I'm fine again. Vaxx flue is gone 😅5
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@quilteryoyo and @kgirlhart Newspapers would have been a good idea but, believe it or not, I am far too digital these days to have anything related to a newspaper at hand. So today I really went all in and gave my shoes a real bath with soap, soaking and everything then put them upside down on the heating pipes in the basement. That is most constantly warm place in the house. Until they are dry, I will just wear old pairs. No more swamp smell !
This morning I unfortunately bailed on my run. But I was able to get over it and go for a fast 5km on the TM before picking up the kids.
So far 37.6/160km for December.6 -
@quilteryoyo I’m glad you got home safe. I hope you enjoyed your trip!
@daria0919 It’s cool you can workout with your husband ,2 -
@quilteryoyo and @kgirlhart Newspapers would have been a good idea but, believe it or not, I am far too digital these days to have anything related to a newspaper at hand. So today I really went all in and gave my shoes a real bath with soap, soaking and everything then put them upside down on the heating pipes in the basement. That is most constantly warm place in the house. Until they are dry, I will just wear old pairs. No more swamp smell !
This morning I unfortunately bailed on my run. But I was able to get over it and go for a fast 5km on the TM before picking up the kids.
So far 37.6/160km for December.
That's why I started saving the tissue that is stuffed in the shoes when you buy them.3 -
I bet it feels good to be back home @quilteryoyo. It's nice to go away for awhile, but there's nothing like coming back home again.
8 miles for me this evening. Not a bad run. Kept the pace consistently in the 8:20s after the 1st mile. Used another pair of retired shoes. Still waiting on my shoes to go on sale!
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@quilteryoyo and @kgirlhart Newspapers would have been a good idea but, believe it or not, I am far too digital these days to have anything related to a newspaper at hand.
We get this little local paper with new restaurants, local events and the like. We don't subscribe to it. It's a free township publication and just a few pages long so I hoard them each month just for the rainy seasons.4 -
December total: 58.6/164 miles
12/1: 6 miles
12/2: 12 miles
12/4: 9 miles
12/5: 2.7 miles
12/7: 5 miles
12/9: 10 miles
12/11: 8.8 miles
12/13: 5.1 miles
Easy miles this morning on the neighborhood trail. Hadn't been to the trail in a while. Saw my trail friend and enjoyed a cool quiet morning run.
Yesterday I went to Pilates. It was a really hard class and I'm still sore. Had a massage tonight though and she did a good job working on my tired legs.5
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