JULY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

ThatCookieGurl

Starting back today (July 1st) with a goal of 83 miles at the end of the month in honor of my grandfather who passed away due to COPD. I will breathe the air he couldn't. Cheers, friends.

jem302

Hello! My goal for July is to pass 100 km, run one 10km, and run minimum 5 days per week. I've done today's 5km run and with a pace of 6:38 min per km. June I ran 22/30 days, which is a huge improvement from May's total of 9 runs and prior to that, one run per week for the previous three months. So I'm already very happy with how June went, looking forward to meeting more goals in July! Thanks for having me!

jem302

@ThatCookieGurl I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather.

quilteryoyo

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.

quilteryoyo

1 July - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway wun - trimmed trees for 2h52m44s

2.00/60.00 goal

It was a really nice day today, especially compared to the last week. The high was only 82F (27.8C) with low humidty - like 39% low. So, mom and I decided to push to finish trimming the trees on the driveway. We started about 9:30 and my neighbor unexpectedly showed up to help about an hour later. We got it all done at 2:30.

Pictures under the spoiler.

We're celebrating!!! This is actually from the local 4th of July celebration Saturday.


All the limbs we cut this year. They don't show up well, but all behind mom and to in front of the gator.


From behind the pile, so you can see the older limbs and the depth of the pile. If you look closely, you can see mom sitting on the Gator on the other side.

When we got done, I did a 2 mile driveway wun. I was short on time and energy, but managed 2 miles.

Then, we took the neighbor to a local Mexican restaurant to appreciate and celebrate getting that job done! Sorry @tarun_yadavA . I don't have any food porn.

shanaber

Thanks for setting us up again @AlphaHowls!!
I am going to say I am in for 50miles since I got so close in June. Not sure how much, if any I will be able to run but I will get out there and walk if not. We will also be way for a few days but just to the beach here. There are lots of trails along the cliffs around the hotel so I will getting some good walks in there.

Welcome to all the newbies. This is a great group - feel free to jump in to any discussion or ask questions. There are lots of experienced runners who will weigh in with advice.

Welcome back @Scott6255 - we've missed you! Honestly can't believe you you decided to return to running at the start of the really hot and humid weather. I am sure once you get back into it you will do great though. You know you are free to whine all you want!

@chris_in_cal - commenting on your post in June... You know it is hot in California when San Diego is 'smoking hot'! I don't know about San Diego but we are under an extreme heat advisory through the weekend and likely into next week - yikes!

I can't wait to see all the pictures from everyone's vacation spots. I have to say @ContraryMaryMary's picture looking out at the beach and beautiful water (was that here or on Strava?) is my favorite so far.

kgirlhart

July Goal: 130 Miles

7/1: 4.02 miles

4.02/130 miles completed for July

I started July off with 4 miles. It started out at 81°F feels like 84° and ended up at 79°F feels like 79°. I actually noticed that it was cooler while I was running. It was an uneventful run, but nice. We got up to 102°F today. It is supposed to hit 106°F tomorrow. Hopefully it won't get that hot.

chris_in_cal

Neighborhood 1Mile (at 13"06 pace). streak day 62

I haven't figured out a July goal yet.

I am still prepping for the July 4th 5K

tarun_yadavA

chris_in_cal wrote: »

Neighborhood 1Mile (at 13"06 pace). streak day 62

I haven't figured out a July goal yet.

I am still prepping for the July 4th 5K

@chris_in_cal you got this! You've already hit the 5K distance a couple of times during the streak, as noted on Strava.
So your mind and body "knows" 5K is not an issue.
Just go hell-for-leather on race day. Limber up beforehand. I'm sure you'll get a PR with speed starting with the number 10"--

tarun_yadavA

chris_in_cal wrote: »

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!

I wonder if the number of newbies saying Hi 👋🏽 is correlated to Feeds being shut down? People missing the fitness related social interactions?!

Can't remember so many new people saying Hi at the start of the month in one go.

Well hello and welcome from me! 😐

tarun_yadavA

@quilteryoyo c'maaaaaan... No Tacos and Margarita pics!? Pfffttttt
😂

tarun_yadavA

Morning all.
Got in 5.0 at 09"31

henridw2095

@chris_in_cal thank you for the link to the new thread.

@tarun_yadavA I think it’s likely that people joined after losing interactions on their newsfeeds. Thanks for the welcome!

I’m Eva- I am slowly getting back into running (since last January), after a longer break. My goal for ‘24 is to consistently run about 5km 3 times a week, and to keep it at that without any speed goals. My other focus is strength training and mobility to prevent previous running-related issues from
returning (I have a very tight right hip). I lost most of the weight I had to lose by this spring, but want to shed a few more pounds (maybe 5-8) over the next few weeks and months.

I started July with a three mile run along Charles River in Boston yesterday. Hoping to get another three tomorrow before flying back to Chicago.

emptydog

@ThatCookieGurl That is such a thoughtful tribute to your grandfather. I am sorry for your loss.

@henridw2095 Welcome to the group.

@tarun_yadavA I wonder if the number of newbies saying Hi 👋🏽 is correlated to Feeds being shut down? People missing the fitness related social interactions?!

I would think that it is due to the loss of the feeds. If it wasn't for this group I would likely be gone.


Cooler this morning at the lake. Still missing some of the regulars that show up.

7/1 - 3.16 Miles. 56F, Cloudy.
7/2 - 3.12 Miles. 51F, Clear.

Mari33a

Hi everyone and great to see so many new people! Welcome back @Scott6255 and @noblsheep.

I'm going to aim for 50 miles again this month but really want to hit 60 miles. It's going to be another hectic month with family occasions coming up including a weekend in Dublin and an night in Sligo on Thursday and I want to fit in 180 miles on bike too. Got out last night for 3.5 miles run and got 10 miles on bike this morning so will just keep chipping away at it.

01/07 3.57 miles

3.57/50 miles

quilteryoyo

@kgirlhart You must have gotten out really early for your run. Great job on the 4 miles. Those temperatures are extreme!

Nice @chris_in_cal . I don't think you have much prep time left. You've got this. Have fun with the 5K! Look forward to reading the race report.

@tarun_yadavA . I would guess you are correct about the increase in interest in the communities. I got a friend request the other day and just deleted it because I'm not sure what you are supposed to do with them now. I'm sure not going to spend my time messaging each one every day. Just not feasible.

Haha @tarun_yadavA . Sorry. No pictures. I'll do better next time. LOL Nice run this morning.

Sounds like you are doing great @henridw2095 . Have a nice trip home.

Nice run by the lake @emptydog .

Nice workouts @mari333a .

Laurz9191

Hi everyone!

Still taking advantage of a weird weather week. Headed out for a 12.3km easy slug-filled run this morning. Not sure how many slugs I stepped on but man were there some big ones out (sooooo gross). Otherwise my run was completely uneventful. I finished up my current audiobook and now have to look for another .

Tomorrow I am hoping to get a long run in.

27.4/200km for July.

Scott6255

@ThatCookieGurl Very nice tribute to your grandfather.
@chris_in_cal you got this!
@henridw2095 welcome! Sounds like a good plan and you are starting out right.

It was 87F when I got up this morning, so decided on an easy 4 mile TM run.

tarun_yadavA

Hi Eva @henridw2095 ! Nice to meet you! Welcome!
I'm Tarun, 44, from London.
You from Chicago?

@quilteryoyo @emptydog I think I lost interest in feeds ages ago. Was useful when I started weight loss journey back in 2016-17. But a lot of the same faces there, never losing any weight, just posting selfies and Facebook esque status updates all the time... I lost the weight and then became a runner - so I'd log calories and check-in here in this forim once/twice a day... I didn't bother even looking at Feeds anymore.
So I don't miss it.
@quilteryoyo yes, no point accepting random requests and go straight to DM-ing.

henridw2095

Hi Tarun @tarun_yadavA , and all, thanks for the welcome 🙏 .

I live in downtown Chicago, so another big city runner. I’m 46.