FEBRUARY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge
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Hi everyone! After a BIG lunch out with the kids I truly didn’t feel like running but I decided to give a threshold workout a try and believe it or not, actually was able to hold the split. Right when I started running faster, I was passed by 3 tall sporty young men and I was able to use them to pace me even though they were running a faster than I was. They made it look so easy! Then, after the cool down I decided to do the rest of the run at recovery pace to give my body a bit of rest after such an intense day. I ran a total of 12.3km and got back right as soccer practice was ending. That’s a total of 18.3km for the day- much more than I anticipated when I woke up this morning.
That’s 154.9/200km for February.9 -
2/1 15.45 miles, Running Partner A, Leggings, coat, heated gloves...
2/2 15.42 miles in SHORTS!
2/3 18.22 miles, 2105 days on the run, Running Partner A & E
2/4 2.1 miles, Crazy Laps! B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights
2/5 15.25 miles, Crazy Laps! B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights x2
2/6 15.66 miles, Running Partner A
2/7 15.33 miles, Crazy Laps! B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights
2/8 15.32 miles, 2110 days on the run, Running Partner A
2/9 15.46 miles
2/10 18.53 miles, Crazy Laps! Thunderstorms, B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights
2/11 6.54 miles, Crazy Laps! B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights
2/12 17.47 miles, Crazy Laps! B3 Bands, 3 lb. weights x3
2/13 15.21 miles, Running Partner A
2/14 15.22 miles
2/15 15.22 miles, Running Partner A
2/16 16.5 miles10 -
I joined a monthly challenge last year and then completely failed..... here for 2nd try.
2023 was an epically bad running year for me. I came into it with a horrible upper respiratory infection that made running impossible and then I continued the downward spiral from there. I ran zero races and completed only 442 miles - the smallest amount of miles I've run since 2011.
2024 is my comeback year. I had a good January completing a daily mileage challenge and coming into February with good momentum. My February goal is to run a total of 85 miles.
2/3 - 3 miles
2/4 - 6 miles
2/6 - 2.55 miles
2/7 - 3.61 miles
2/8 ‐ 3.08 miles
2/10 - 8.02 miles
2/12 - skipped planned run
2/13 - 2.55 miles hill repeats + strength training (at home)
2/14 - strength training w/ personal trainer
2/15 - VERY sore from two days of strength training - skipped planned run
2/16 - 3.5 miles - long interval run
Totally fell off the wagon this week 🙁. I’ve skipped 2 planned runs (going to make one of them up on Sunday). I have not logged or posted or really done anything focused on eating well, staying hydrated and building my endurance. It’s been a stressful week which has resulted in a loss of focus, and loss of discipline and the scale going the wrong way - which proves (again) that planning and logging works. Making it up as I go and relying on myself to make good choices when under stress and time pressures NEVER works. It seems that is a lesson I needed to learn again this week. Ran 3.5 miles today. 10 miles planned for tomorrow. 14 weeks until marathon day.
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32.7 miles
52.3 miles to go
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1 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill intervals
2 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
3 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
4 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
5 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
6 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
7 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Funeral later
8 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
9 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
10 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway and treadmill
11 Feb - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
12 Feb - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
13 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
14 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
15 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - colonoscopy and endoscopy earlier
16 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
24.50/85.00 miles
I don't feel like I'm fully recovered from yesterday's procedures today, so took it easy all day and only did one mile on the driveway again.9 -
Sounds like you did great on your run @Laurz9191 . I love that you use your time at soccer practice to get your run in.
@Leigh_b Life gets in the way sometimes. Keeping going, doing what you can, and learning from our mistakes is the key to success. I think you are doing great.
@AlphaHowls You continue to amaze me.2 -
Life certainly makes it hard to stick to a plan sometimes! Good job getting back on track @Leigh_b!5
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Feb total: 57.1 miles
YTD: 160.3/1200 miles
2/1: 4 miles
2/3: 10.2 miles
2/6: 9.5 miles
2/8: 3 miles
2/10: 10 miles
2/12: 5 miles
2/13: 2.8 miles
2/15: 6.9 miles
2/16: 5.7 miles
My run this morning was pretty enjoyable. It was very lightly sprinkling and quiet. School was out today so the car and foot traffic was light. It makes for a really peaceful morning.8 -
February Goal: 130 Miles
2/1: 6.02 miles
2/2: 3.25 miles
2/4: 11.11 miles
2/5: 3.12 miles
2/6: 6.02 miles
2/7: 6.52 miles
2/8: 6.02 miles
2/9: 6.05 miles
2/11: 8.02 miles
2/13: 6.02 miles
2/14: 6.02 miles
2/15: 6.25 miles
2/16: 3.26 miles
77.68/130 miles completed for February
I ran 3.25 miles this morning. I didn't see any critters today. It was really nice out at 60°F so I was able to wear shorts and a t-shirt. That was the warmest part of the day and it's supposed to be cold this weekend. Hopefully it won't be too cold on Sunday for my long run.
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Afternoon all.
Got in 7K/4.36M (at 09"43).
Was on the fence... But forced it! Upto 48 streak now. The concrete legs syndrome seems to come in waves... Definitely feeling heavy again r.n.
Have a nice weekend all.10 -
2024 is my comeback year.
Totally fell off the wagon this week 🙁. I’ve skipped 2 planned runs (going to make one of them up on Sunday). I have not logged or posted or really done anything focused on eating well, staying hydrated and building my endurance. It’s been a stressful week which has resulted in a loss of focus, and loss of discipline and the scale going the wrong way - which proves (again) that planning and logging works. Making it up as I go and relying on myself to make good choices when under stress and time pressures NEVER works. It seems that is a lesson I needed to learn again this week. Ran 3.5 miles today. 10 miles planned for tomorrow. 14 weeks until marathon day.
Right there with you @Leigh_b
I said this was the year of saying no, not doing very well at it so far. Sat in the office now having my lunch break and thinking "Why am I limiting myself to a lunch break, I only get paid Monday-Friday, I can have all the breaks I want!"
Only 9 weeks to my Marathon, long run tomorrow. One foot, then the other, repeat!
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Which marathon will you be running @TheMrWobbly? Wishing you well on your training! I have a 10K in 9 weeks. Slow, but steady for me… like you said, one foot in front of the other…TheMrWobbly wrote: »2024 is my comeback year.
Totally fell off the wagon this week 🙁. I’ve skipped 2 planned runs (going to make one of them up on Sunday). I have not logged or posted or really done anything focused on eating well, staying hydrated and building my endurance. It’s been a stressful week which has resulted in a loss of focus, and loss of discipline and the scale going the wrong way - which proves (again) that planning and logging works. Making it up as I go and relying on myself to make good choices when under stress and time pressures NEVER works. It seems that is a lesson I needed to learn again this week. Ran 3.5 miles today. 10 miles planned for tomorrow. 14 weeks until marathon day.
Right there with you @Leigh_b
I said this was the year of saying no, not doing very well at it so far. Sat in the office now having my lunch break and thinking "Why am I limiting myself to a lunch break, I only get paid Monday-Friday, I can have all the breaks I want!"
Only 9 weeks to my Marathon, long run tomorrow. One foot, then the other, repeat!
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I'm glad you had an enjoyable run yesterday @martaindale .
Nice running @kgirlhart . It's supposed to be really cold here in the morning. I hope you have good weather for your long run.
Great job with your run today @tarun_yadavA , esp. since you had to force it.
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1 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill intervals
2 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
3 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
4 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
5 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
6 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
7 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Funeral later
8 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
9 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
10 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway and treadmill
11 Feb - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
12 Feb - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
13 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
14 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
15 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - colonoscopy and endoscopy earlier
16 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
17 Feb - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - treadmill
27.50/85.00 miles
I'm feeling much better today and slept pretty good last night. I didn't want to overdo though, so decided before I started that I was going to walk 1.5 miles and run 1.5. I felt great afterwards, so glad I limited myself today. The run was 2 min each at 4.2-4.4, 4.0, 4.5-4.7, 4.0, 4.8-4.9 mph. Avg pace was 13:31 min/mile. Avg HR was 131 with a max of 149 bpm.8 -
Jam packed out and about. 10,000 moms with strollers, couples with dogs, runners, etc.
Another week or so I hope I'll start feeling some speed and strength.
February Running Goal: 13 runs,40 miles- Feb 2 -2.87 miles
- Feb 4 -3.48 miles
- Feb 9 -1.86 miles
- Feb 11-2.73 miles
- Feb 14-2.01 miles
- Feb 17-3.59 miles
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I'm here. Just been quite busy and stressed the last few days but we all have that so no excuse. LOL
After having early summer last week we are back to late fall weather but the good news is that it's not as bad as previous Feb fronts so fingers crossed. My Purple Martin scouts arrived (3) on Thursday right on schedule so happy to see them altho this weekend is a little chilly they should be ok and it will warm up to 80 my mid week.
Been struggling the past few days with my older cat who jumped at some dust mites on Thursday evening and hurt one of her back legs. She is pretty much 3 legged altho once she gets past a few steps she is weight bearing and the vet (Fri am) said she did not think it was broken. She's older so we did not do x rays or sedation etc. The problem is that she is just is a lot of pain and I hate how stingy everyone is with drugs. EVEN FOR PETS. Just kills me. Anyway, working to manage it and also constant clean up since she cannot get to a litter box and has a REALLY upset stomach. Let's just say my oxyclean, puppy pads and paper towels are getting a workout. Poor thing.
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Feb total: 65.1 miles
YTD: 168.3/1200 miles
2/1: 4 miles
2/3: 10.2 miles
2/6: 9.5 miles
2/8: 3 miles
2/10: 10 miles
2/12: 5 miles
2/13: 2.8 miles
2/15: 6.9 miles
2/16: 5.7 miles
2/17: 8 miles
Kind of last minute camping trip this weekend so I got to run at the state park. This park is pretty large so I can get several miles without running the same parts. I stuck to the roads because it has been rainy so I expect the trails are rough based on the amount of standing water I can see in the woods.
Despite being fully booked, the park is quiet. It got cold this weekend so I think a lot of people no-shows and those with RVs are staying inside more than usual. But, I like the cold and with the right gear, camping in the cold is great!10 -
Nice run @chris_in_cal! Way to go!chris_in_cal wrote: »Jam packed out and about. 10,000 moms with strollers, couples with dogs, runners, etc.
Another week or so I hope I'll start feeling some speed and strength.
February Running Goal: 13 runs,40 miles- Feb 2 -2.87 miles
- Feb 4 -3.48 miles
- Feb 9 -1.86 miles
- Feb 11-2.73 miles
- Feb 14-2.01 miles
- Feb 17-3.59 miles
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Great job getting the 8 miles in @martaindale! My husband and I love camping in state and national parks. Glad you’re enjoying your trip!martaindale wrote: »Feb total: 65.1 miles
YTD: 168.3/1200 miles
2/1: 4 miles
2/3: 10.2 miles
2/6: 9.5 miles
2/8: 3 miles
2/10: 10 miles
2/12: 5 miles
2/13: 2.8 miles
2/15: 6.9 miles
2/16: 5.7 miles
2/17: 8 miles
Kind of last minute camping trip this weekend so I got to run at the state park. This park is pretty large so I can get several miles without running the same parts. I stuck to the roads because it has been rainy so I expect the trails are rough based on the amount of standing water I can see in the woods.
Despite being fully booked, the park is quiet. It got cold this weekend so I think a lot of people no-shows and those with RVs are staying inside more than usual. But, I like the cold and with the right gear, camping in the cold is great!
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The weather must have been nice @chris_in_cal . Nice running.
@SummerSkier I'm sorry to hear about your cat. It's hard to see them hurt and can't do anything about it. I hope it isn't too bad and she starts putting more weight on it every day.
Great run @martaindale . Enjoy your impromptu camping trip. It sounds very restful and peaceful.
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Today I met a friend and ran 9.48 miles with her. It was 35F with a 10mph wind that made it very chilly. I then waited a couple of hours and ran 6.25 miles. It was 34F then with the same winds. Not exactly the same timing as my race will be, but I got the mileage in nonetheless. Like @martaindale I've been feeling low on energy and have been very busy with work the last few days. Last Saturday morning, I ran 6 miles, came home and promptly fell asleep. I don't know why I was so exhausted there for a few days but I've felt "normal" the past couple of days. Maybe my body was busy fighting off something. I've been reading, liking and hugging as appropriate. Thanks for being here everyone!
@ContraryMaryMary - Congrats on your half marathon last weekend!
@SummerSkier - I hope your kitty is better soon. Poor baby.
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Great running @Teresa502 . I applaud you for getting out in the cold twice today!
Someone sent me this sign in an e-mail. I thought of our discussion earlier and especially of @tarun_yadavA .
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Back into the forest today for an easy long run. Felt great and I’m back up to my December pace. I’ll be happy when I’m getting November times! Headed in early as hubby wanted to go out for a motorbike ride so I needed to be back by 9am. Suited me as it’s been really hot and muggy here.It’s overcast now and I can smell rain but we’re unlikely to get any - Sod’s Law. We’re in a bit of a rain shadow, last week I was driving home through torrential rain which promptly stopped about 3km from home. I’ve also driven to school more than once where it’s been fine at home and raining at school which is just 2km away. So I shall continue to sit here smell the wet clouds and watch my lawn continue to die.
Roll on autumn I say!
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Good morning everyone!
Went on a 9.3km easy run this morning with some short sprints thrown in. Nothing eventful, just waiting for the sun to poke its head out from behind the clouds one of these days (but also very aware of being careful of what I wish for). My daughter seems to have the flu. I am trying my best to take care of her, but also keep my distance and keep the other kids away. So far, so good, fingers crossed things stay that way and she recovers soon.
164.2/200km.
@tarun_yadavA Two more days to 50!
@ContraryMaryMary Glad your run went so well and you are getting back on track in terms of meeting your running goals!6 -
Morning everyone!
Got in a 10K. Ran first couple of miles doing laps of local park with my 9yr old.
@quilteryoyo hahaha. That sign nailed it! (Forced) Brunches are probably the only time I ever get to drink Bloody Mary's.
@Laurz9191 hey! Thank you! Pleased with myself - running streak and no-booze streak!
PS: you are absolutely killing it with your running of late 🙌🏽
Side note-
sweet tooth p0rnReset clean living not going to plan since coming back home. This boutique bakery was finishing with a Valentines limited edition bun/donut-y thing.
Rose and pistachio creme (think Italian style)
Gooey. But so so good.
Easy 400-500 calories right there
Right. Tomorrow is a new day. Reset
😂
Have a lovely Sunday! ☺️10 -
@quilteryoyo funny sign and very applicable for @tarun_yadavA!
Nice runs @Laurz9191 and @ContraryMaryMary!
Nice run @tarun_yadavA and that bun looks delish!! Love pistachios!
Did 4.2 miles today with the training group. My longest one session walk in quite a long time. Felt great and motivating to be out with other runs and walkers! 16:40 pace
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07/02 3.52 miles
09/02 3.67 miles
13/02 3.67 miles
14/02 3.55 miles
15/02 3.66 miles
18/02 4.27 miles
Total 22.34/50miles
Nice afternoon run and thankfully no dramas to report 😀
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February Goal: 130 Miles
2/1: 6.02 miles
2/2: 3.25 miles
2/4: 11.11 miles
2/5: 3.12 miles
2/6: 6.02 miles
2/7: 6.52 miles
2/8: 6.02 miles
2/9: 6.05 miles
2/11: 8.02 miles
2/13: 6.02 miles
2/14: 6.02 miles
2/15: 6.25 miles
2/16: 3.26 miles
2/18: 10.30 miles
87.98/130 miles completed for February
It was chilly this morning, but it was a really pretty morning. The sun was shining and it wasn't too windy. I ran just over 10 miles. It was an uneventful run, but it was still nice. 11 -
2024 is my comeback year. I had a good January completing a daily mileage challenge and coming into February with good momentum. My February goal is to run a total of 85 miles.
2/3 - 3 miles
2/4 - 6 miles
2/6 - 2.55 miles
2/7 - 3.61 miles
2/8 ‐ 3.08 miles
2/10 - 8.02 miles
2/12 - skipped planned run
2/13 - 2.55 miles hill repeats + strength training (at home)
2/14 - strength training w/ personal trainer
2/15 - VERY sore from two days of strength training - skipped planned run
2/16 - 3.86 miles - long interval run
2/17 - 10.61 miles - long run
2/18 - rest day
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43.30 miles
41.7 miles to go
Rest day today after a challenging long run yesterday. Started out with a bad route decision and had to adjust plans as I was running - continued to make bad choices - and ended up running .6 mile longer than I intended. The trail I originally chose was snowy with ice underneath - I knew the snow would be there but had not anticipated the uneven icy layer of frozen footprints underneath which was causing me to roll my ankles and/or walk because it was so uneven. I got off the trail to find better footing and ended up on a VERY busy road without a shoulder - not sure which was worse. Neither was enjoyable and both required a lot of walking to ensure I didn’t end up injured or dead. Ended up back on the trail to get off the busy road and then found the sidewalk at the end of the trail completely impassable due to snow from the road that had been plowed and thrown on the sidewalk, but not cleared. Veered into a neighborhood to make my way back home without having to trudge through knee-deep snow for 3 miles and ended up tacking on an additional .6 miles via the winding streets of the various neighborhoods I went through on my journey back home. Overall, the run was much longer, harder and slower than I anticipated - but I got it done 🙁
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Nice run @ContraryMaryMary . The trail looks nice. I hope you get some rain at your house soon.
Nice running @Laurz9191 . I hope your daughter feels better soon and no one else in the household gets it.
Nice run @tarun_yadavA . I'm glad your son ran part of it with you today. I'm not a huge pistachio fan, but the dessert looks good - better if the creme were a different color. LOL I hope you enjoyed it.
Nice walk @daria0919 . I'm glad you enjoyed exercising with the training group!
Great run @Mari33a .
Glad you had a nice run too @kgirlhart .
@Leigh_b That sounds like a really tough run, but you did it!
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1 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill intervals
2 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
3 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
4 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
5 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
6 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
7 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Funeral later
8 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
9 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
10 Feb - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway and treadmill
11 Feb - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
12 Feb - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps wun
13 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
14 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
15 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - colonoscopy and endoscopy earlier
16 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps
17 Feb - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - treadmill
18 Feb - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - played doubles tennis for 1h41m
28.50/85.00 miles
I did my normal Sunday mile on the treadmill between church and lunch with mom. I rested this afternoon and then played tennis with some friends, indoors, at 6. It's been a couple of months since I played. I did much better than I expected after having not played that long. It was fun. League starts soon.10
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