JANUARY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

Teresa502

AlphaHowls wrote: »

1/1 26.88 miles, County Line and Beyond!
1/2 15.4 miles, Running Partner A
1/3 16.58 miles 22°F - 26°F
1/4 15.33 miles, 2075 days on the run, Real Feel 18°F, Running Partner A
1/5 15.16 miles
1/6 18.57 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold drizzle = not friends
1/7 15.67 miles
1/8 15.56 miles, Running Partner A
1/9 15.22 miles, 2080 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/10 3.29 miles, Crazy Laps! I am alright, just weary, Cold weather moodiness
1/11 13.38 miles, Running Partner A
1/12 14.93 miles, Crazy Laps! Thunderstorms, Wind Advisory, IBS issues
1/13 15.17 miles, Running Partner A, COLD! and the wind!
1/14 13.56 miles, 2085 days on the run, Crazy Laps! 17°F N.O.P.E.
1/15 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! 9°F, snow
1/16 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 8°F, RealFeel® -2°F = N.O.P.E.
1/17 15.5 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 2°F
1/18 15.24 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/19 17.38 miles, 2090 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/20 13.25 miles, Running Partner A & E, Wind Chill Advisory
8 °F, real feel -6 °F only my running partners can get me out like this!
1/20 4.25 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/21 15.37 miles, Crazy Laps! 2 °F!
1/22 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! HEAT WAVE! It's 23 °F! Gout - right knee
1/23 15.52 miles, Crazy Laps! Gout - right knee, and it's raining...
1/24 15.45 miles, 2095 days on the run, Crazy Laps! and it's still raining...
1/25 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! 4.2 miles, then OTR, Dense Fog
1/26 15.39 miles Outside, in SHORTS!
1/27 15.19 miles, Crazy Laps! and back to cold, rainy, windy
1/28 15.18 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold, drizzle, windy
1/29 15.63 miles, 2100 days on the run, Cold, Damp
1/30 15.44 miles, Running Partner A
1/31 6.28 miles, Crazy Laps! opted for hour more of rest...fatigue, struggling

471.61 miles for January 2024

I was torn between clicking the Inspiring button or the Hug button. Either way you are amazing and I hope you feel stronger and more rested soon!

Mari33a

02/01 3.52 miles
03/01 3.56 miles
04/01 3.50 miles
06/01 4.03 miles
10/01 3.53 miles
11/01 3.52 miles
12/01 3.53 miles
14/01 3.68 miles
17/01 3.53 miles
20/01 3.62 miles
24/01 3.56 miles
25/01 3.72 miles
27/01 3.75 miles
29/01 2.39 miles
31/01 1.02 miles

Total 50.46/50 miles

I got a mile in to make sure I hit target. Thank you all for your good wishes. My face still hurts the most and my left side is a bit stiff but I'm ok, and pleased to make target!

Everyone has done great this month especially with all the bad weather and life stuff!

polskagirl01

I walked to pick up packages, 1km total, 2 days in a row... that's all I've got activity-wise other than sitting in a cold tub. And I don't feel very good.

So here's a guinea pig update. Just keep scrolling if you're here for running content 😆

martaindale

Jan total: 103.2 miles
YTD: 103.2/1200 miles

1/1: 8 miles
1/3: 7.3 miles
1/4: 6 miles
1/5: 4.5 miles
1/6: 8 miles
1/9: 5 miles
1/11: 6.1 miles
1/13: 3.2 miles
1/14: 13.2 miles - La HM
1/18: 4.2 miles
1/20: 3.6 miles
1/22: 4.2 miles
1/24: 5.9 miles
1/26: 3 miles
1/27: 8.3 miles
1/29: 5.7 miles
1/31: 7 miles

Easy miles again this morning. Garmin hasn't had me do any hm pace workouts so I'm thinking I'll work one in later this week. I find those really helpful in building the muscle memory to help me maintain pace during races.

quilteryoyo

@AlphaHowls That's a lot of crazy laps. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.

@Mari33a . I'm glad to hear that you aren't too sore today. Great job reaching your goal for the month.

@polskagirl01 I think those pictures count as inspiration for running and strength training. Too cute. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Hugs to you.

You're doing great @martaindale.

kgirlhart

January Goal: 125 miles

1/1: 3.26 miles
1/2: 6.02 miles
1/3: 6.26 miles
1/4: 6.10 miles
1/7: 10.02 miles
1/9: 6.04 miles
1/10: 6.02 miles
1/11: 6.26 miles
1/12: 3.25 miles
1/13: 13.15 miles
1/16: 2.51 miles
1/17: 6.05 miles
1/18: 6.26 miles
1/19: 6.02 miles
1/21: 10.02 miles
1/22: 3.52 miles
1/23: 6.11 miles
1/24: 6.50 miles
1/25: 6.02 miles
1/28: 10.26 miles
1/30: 6.02 miles
1/31: 6.02 miles

141.70/125 miles

It was another nice morning and another great 6 mile run. That brings my total to 141.7 for the month. Great running everyone. Congratulations to all who met their goal and to all who gave it their all. Either way, you did great! It seems like there were lots of ups and downs this month for everyone. Looking forward to next month. See you all in the February thread!

@polskagirl01 Those Guinea pigs are adorable!

daria0919

2 on treadmill this evening.


@quilteryoyo so sorry to read about your cousin and all that you and your family are going through. Great job on hitting your miles.

@polskagirl01 your quilts are AMAZING! Love the guinea pigs!

Great job to everyone for reaching their goals and great job to those who put in great effort!

See you all in the February thread! 😀

Scott6255

@polskagirl01 LOVE the guinea pig pics!!!

6.2 miles this evening. I have developed some blisters on a few toes, and I'm thinking it is caused by shoes being overdue for replacement. So I ran in my Kinvaras, which I really don't like, hence almost new. It was a big struggle even at a slow pace. I've said I before was never going to wear them again, but I was desperate today. But now I am REALLY not ever going to wear them again for running. They just have zero energy return.
Anyway, that closes out January. Was a low mileage month due to weather and out of town funeral, so missed goal, but happy with what I got done.

quilteryoyo

Great running @kgirlhart !

Thanks you @daria0919 . You did great in Jan!

@scott6255 You did great to be only 6 miles short of your lofty goal with all that went on this month.

Cousin Gary info under the spoiler.

We did get all of Gary's stuff out of the assisted living today. With both neighbors helping, we only had to make one trip and were able to leave some stuff up there that other people in the facility could use and I didn't want to bring home. That was helpful too.

They did get Gary moved from ICU to their Community Living Center in a hospice bed. Mom and I went to see him, but he didn't rouse up while we were there. They had just gotten him settled and had given him a shave, so figure he was just worn out from all of the activity. The facility is nice as are all the people there that we met.

One of the hospice doctors told me this morning that, if nothing changes for the better, he is thinking it is a matter of days, not weeks. So, I am going to do my best to see him almost everyday, at least for a few minutes. I really wish we could have gotten him closer, since it is a good 2.5 hours for a round trip, but he is in a good place.

shanaber

So much great running this month with all the crazy weather so whether you made your goal or not you are successful just getting out when you could or running on that dreaded treadmill.

@Mari33a - I am so glad you are safe but so sad that you fell trying to get away from them. Were you able to get a police report in?
@quilteryoyo - sending you hugs during these difficult times. I am so glad your mom is there with you along with having great neighbors and friends.
@polskagirl01 - love the guinea pigs! Especially that the are doing strength training! I am impressed that you were able to get in a couple of walks. I hope the exhaustion goes away soon and you feel better!

I got out today for what I thought would be a run/walk but my body and especially my legs said nope. So instead I walked as fast as I could manage and went a bit further than I have been. I was exhausted when I got home but I am so happy I was able to get out. Rain is coming tonight and likely through next week. We may get a break at some point hopefully. Oh and I exceeded my nominal 20 mile goal and made it to 31miles for the month. This is the most since April of last year! I can't wait to get back to my 100mile months again. Something to work toward.

quilteryoyo

Thank you @shanaber . You are such an inspiration. I hope you can get back to regular running soon.

chris_in_cal

I blew off my 13th run: it's pouring rain - no treadmill, no will. Onto February.

Final: 12 runs, 27.25 miles

January Running Goal: 13 runs,50 miles

1. Jan 3 -1.2 miles
2. Jan 6 -1.06 miles
3. Jan 8 -1.15 miles
4. Jan 11-2.48 miles
5. Jan 13-2.48 miles
6. Jan 15-1.78 miles
7. Jan 17-2.47 miles
8. Jan 19-2.73 miles
9. Jan 21-3.24 miles
10. Jan 24-2.15 miles
11. Jan 26-3.08 miles
12. Jan 29-3.43 miles

Current: 12 runs, 27.25 miles