JULY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

AlphaHowls
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JULY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.

You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.

This is a continuation from the JUNE 2024 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10916562/june-2024-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1

Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.

Here are the details from last month that apply again:

Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).

You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.

Feel free to set your goal now but wait until July 1, 2024 to start logging your runs!

Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest

Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.

After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the bookmark in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.

Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).


*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.comandcreate your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.

After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:

http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.

When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.

After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.

After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:

It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png

To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):

[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]

^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^

Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag

By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.

“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius

"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor

“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine

“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill

"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham

You may see some phrases / words that are unique to our little group when it comes to describing some of our runs. It is a mash-up of words that seem to best describe the way the run felt that day. Here are some examples. Feel free to come up with your own to add to the dictionary 😃

'sleasy' - Slow and Easy
'sneasy' - Slow Not Easy
'scrappy' - mix of Slow and Crappy
'wun' - mix of Walking and Running
'wog' - mix of Walking and Jogging

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,372 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    ☣️⚠️. WARNING BEWARE ⚠️☣️
    I am returning to running (and this forum) this month. So be prepared for a lot of whining about how hard and how hot it is 😉
    But I am looking forward to hearing about all of you amazing runners and your great accomplishments.
    I haven't gone back the 2 months that I have been gone to read all of the posts, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance regarding all of your updates.

    I think I will start very slow and build up gradually, so shooting for a low mileage month of maybe 80 miles.

    Have fun and be careful out there! 🥵

    @Scott6255 welcome back! 🥳
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,461 Member
    Enjoy your trip to Japan @martaindale !

    Have fun with your race next week @emptydog .

    @yirara Sounds like an interesting run. I'm glad you were able to figure out where you were and get home safely AND get your phone dried out.

    So glad you are rejoining us @scott6255! We've missed you.

    Have fun on your vacation too @Laurz9191 ! Jumping in the Mediterranean to cool off sounds like fun.

  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,161 Member
    edited July 1
    I'm in for 130 miles for July.

    Thanks for setting us up @AlphaHowls !

    Glad to see you back @Scott6255!
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,520 Member
    Hey newbies!

    @josefinejem @steviebee888 @jem302 @andja87 @noblsheep @RtVanDalay17 @BeverlyW1108 @henridw2095


    Here is the July running challenge thread. Just bookmark the thread, and type in your monthly goal.

    Last month was last month. No regrets, it's history(Like Groundhogs Day!) Wipe the slate clean, make a July goal, and start off this month strong. I hope to see you around.

    Welcome @khauck1994, in for 100. Strong!

  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,940 Member
    Woops, I accidentally ended up in the July thread. Didn't look properly. Anyway, starting July tonight.
  • jem302
    jem302 Posts: 373 Member
    @ThatCookieGurl I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,461 Member
    Welcome @khauck1994 . You're right. It all starts with one step. Feel free to join in on any conversations. This is a very supportive group, regardless of your running/walking level. 100 miles is a lofty goal if you haven't been doing a lot of running/walking. Just be sure to not go out to hard and get injured.

    Great running @tarun_yadavA . You are so funny. I'll have to try to remember the food porn. Not sure I'll be doing any "run see" adventures since I'm visiting family, but who knows.

    Four miles in the heat is so tough @Scott6255 . Great start for the month.

    Great run @Laurz9191 . Glad you had such nice running weather.

    Great run @emptydog . I'm sure running by the lake is fun. Sounds like you about had it all to yourself, which is especially nice.

    Great running @yirara . That kind of weather happens around here sometimes too. Crazy.

    Welcome @ThatCookieGurl . So sorry for your loss.

    Great running @jem302 . You did great in June. You've got this.

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