SEPTEMBER 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

tarun_yadavA

tarun_yadavA wrote: »

Going for 170 miles for September.

Aiming for all 30/30 days in September. That'd take consecutive streak to 84... And then, hopefully cross the Hundred mark in Oct.

Also... I'm on 1362.9 miles for the Year-to-date.
With two-thirds of the year now complete, for me to complete 2000, I would need to be on 1333.3 miles. I'm above that.

Conscious that I'm away over Xmas/NYE in Costa Rica... So Im gonna lose upto a couple of weeks there. I want to be at or very close to 1900 at the end of November.

Hi all. Got in 4.52M at 10'14.

191.9 for the month


Asheville is awful. I was there in March. So sad. My friends wife posted this.

Laurz9191

Hi everyone!

Wow, such many bad things are going on in the one day I didn’t read my posts!

@Scott6255 I’m really sorry to hear about your brother. It sounds line he got hurt pretty bad! I’m glad it wasn’t worse!

@AlphaHowls I am sorry to hear that you are having to navigate even more challenges in caring for your mother. I completely understand you might have to re-prioritise inessentials like media use.

That hurricane did soooo much damage! I am very sorry to read about how much was destroyed. Fingers crossed that they get the water situation @quilteryoyo figured out soon!

@tarun_yadavA I am sorry to hear that your visit went so poorly. But hey, at least you are now out of the situation! I hope the next time you all get together that things go smoother!

Laurz9191

So, I actually wanted to talk a little about the marathon yesterday. I don’t think I could have ever imagined what it feels like to run with 50,000 people before! I am sure @tarun_yadavA could because of his location on the London marathon course, but my last two marathons had 300 and 3,000 participants respectively. So I think it was a great experience and am so great full that I was there, but I do appreciate smaller events where crowds and waiting are not an issue.

My race report is long, so I’m putting it in the spoiler.

The weather was perfect for running but I slowly froze in the wait in the corral despite having brought extra clothes to toss. The first ca. 3km my toes were frozen but after they eventually thawed out my body temperature felt perfect, right up until the end.

I aimed for splits under 30 minutes every 5km and that was really easy to keep track of without looking a lot at my watch. I really made myself run conservatively in the first half and I felt it paid off in the second half when I started getting fatigued. It was also harder to run in the second half as the course was still full of runners and now some of them were walking right in the middle of the street, plus the mental fatigue of running sooooo long. I saw some interesting/inspiring things while running, like the pineapple man, someone running in flip flops (who passed me!), blind runners who had to be guided on such a full course, and someone I smelled before I passed who didn’t make it to a bathroom in time - but was still running!

I was hoping to speed up more the final 10km but I started feeling a bit queezy and didn’t want to have to throw up, so I just tried to lock in at the 6min/km pace and speed up in the final kms. I wanted to get finished under 4:13, which I did. My final time was 4:12:46.

My previous PB from the spring was 4:19, so I do feel that I am slowly working my way towards sub-4 territory. I hope to do my next marathon between sub 4:05-4:10 in Hannover in the spring. But for now recovery followed by speed building is the plan .

Marathon pictures

297.3/270km for September.

yirara

01.09 6.3km hike
03.09 10.2km hike
04.09 8.5km hike
06.09 6.0km hike
07.09 7.6km hike
10.09 6.8km hike
10.09 6.3km hike
12.09 5.0km short hikes

18.09 back from summer vacation. Bumped pinky toe (again) on a rock. Might have broken it this time. Or at least thoroughly dislocated. Oh yeah, and the nail is off again. Yeah, this toe takes some beating.

23.09 1.2km 8:20min/km 9min
25.09 Concert, dancing like crazy
27.09 3.3km 7:40/km 25min
29.09 3.1km 7:48/km 24min = 5x 1min interval
30.09 3.8km 7:56/km 30min

total 11.19km

Nice run. Minor meh though: I should have run 200m more Broken toe obviously still hurts, but running for some reason works.

WarmJellyfish

Laurz9191 wrote: »

So, I actually wanted to talk a little about the marathon yesterday. I don’t think I could have ever imagined what it feels like to run with 50,000 people before! I am sure @tarun_yadavA could because of his location on the London marathon course, but my last two marathons had 300 and 3,000 participants respectively. So I think it was a great experience and am so great full that I was there, but I do appreciate smaller events where crowds and waiting are not an issue.
297.3/270km for September.

@Laurz9191 Congrats!! Amazing Job! It's pretty amazing to run with so many people.

WarmJellyfish

173 or 150km for the month. Let's see if I can do 7km today to hit 180km 😁

My weekend was spent fastpacking 10km each way into a nice little locale.

For some reason I can't upload photos....

daria0919

Fantastic job on the marathon @Laurz9191!!

Great month @tarun_yadavA!

Sorry to hear about the water related issues and flooding issues @quilteryoyo and @Teresa502 as a result of Helene. Asheville is such a beautiful town @tarun_yadavA! My husband’s best friend lives there.

We still have rain today and tomorrow here, but central Virginia was spared the worst of it.

Went to my doctor this morning regarding my tendon issue. Confirmed that I have PTTD (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction). Plan is to wear a brace when I’m not doing my walk/jogs, set up physical therapy and see an ankle/foot orthopedic specialist. I want to save my foot from complete collapse, so early intervention is best. My doctor (who is also an avid runner at age 65) has understood over the years the importance of my need to run, so she’s always helped me deal with my various injuries. For now my doctor says it’s still ok to continue training for my mid November Richmond race as long as I keep icing and wearing the brace the rest of the time. Waiting for calls from the PT place and Ortho specialists office to set up appointments.

@Scott6255 how’s your brother doing?

WarmJellyfish

quilteryoyo wrote: »

@WarmJellyfish That looks like a wonderful place for a weekend camping trip. Enjoy. Where do you live? I'm sure you have said, but I've forgotten.

@quilteryoyo very close to the Canadian Rockies

AlphaHowls

9/1 16.16 miles, County Line and Around
9/2 16.33 miles, County Line and Around
9/3 15.36 miles, Running Partner A, snatching pears from neighbors tree!
9/4 14.4 miles
9/5 14.48 miles, 2320 days on the run, Running Partner A
9/6 14.38 miles
9/7 17.49 miles, Running Partner A & E 0600
9/8 15.38 miles 3350 days on MFP, explore the other side of the HWY
9/9 14.56 miles, Run on to Glory Shana!
9/10 15.46 miles, 2325 days on the run 30.02/20 for Shana
9/11 14.01 miles
9/12 15.36 miles, Running Partner A 0600
9/13 13.1 miles *screams* Fitbit dead mid-run
9/14 17 miles, Running Partner A & E 0600
9/15 17.3 miles, 2330 days on the run, Through the Fog!
9/16 18.28 miles
9/17 14.06 miles, Running Partner A
9/18 14.53 miles
9/19 14.53 miles Fog and bright moon, who let the chickens out?
9/20 15.47 miles, 2335 days on the run, Car vs Sun vs Me!
9/21 18.27 miles, nothing on radar, but thunder and lightening, then it rained on me twice. Using Daria's versa 2
9/22 19.14 miles County Line and back
9/23 15.12 miles
9/24 14.27 miles, Thunderstorms, Crazy Laps 7.5, then out to catch Running Partner A
9/25 14.32 miles, 2340 days on the run
9/26 14.6 miles, Running Partner A 0600
9/27 13.5 miles, Crazy Laps!
9/28 14.45 miles, Crazy Laps!
9/29 17.21 miles Helene still here, misty, foggy run
9/30 14.17 miles, 2345 days on the run, misty, foggy run

462.69 miles for September 2024
2345 days on the run

Mari33a

I’ve read back on everyone’s posts since last Thursday and Oh my goodness it’s been traumatic for most!

05/09 4.05 miles
06/09 3.76 miles
07/09 3.68 miles
12/09 3.67 miles
13/09 2.03 miles
18/09 3.70 miles
19/09 4.16 miles
20/09 3.70 miles
21/09 3.61 miles
22/09 3.71 miles
24/09 3.70 miles
25/09 3.70 miles
30/09 1.76 miles

Total 45.84/ 50 miles

daria0919

My September miles: 43.33

On to October….

Scott6255

@Laurz9191 you did so great in your marathon! So amazing you got your PB! 👏👏💪

Thanks everyone for the nice thoughts for my brother. He had a 3 hour surgery Saturday morning that apparently went well. He passed the mobility tests Sunday morning. But the hospital was so busy they didn't release him until this afternoon. He is still in a lot of pain, but hoping to find some meds that will work.

I didn't get out for a run today, but did a 3 mile TM run yesterday. So closing out September with 117.5 miles. I quit my training plan. Will just run for fun until I know more if I am going to run in 2 weeks or not. See you all in October ❣️

quilteryoyo

You did great @steviebee888 ! And, 7 miles yesterday is amazing!

@KarinSanden Sounds like a sound plan. We need a picture of your new shoes - it's called shoe porn around these parts.

Great running today and for the month @tarun_yadavA ! The actual Biltmore grounds didn't get flooded, did it? I really haven't heard, but figure that would have made the news if it did (or the mansion). It is very sad at all of the damage in this entire area! Other small towns in NC were pretty much wiped off the map.

You did amazingly well @laurz9191 ! You don't even look tired in the photo with the medal. Congrats on that PR and I have no doubt that you can get another PR next time!

Nice running @yirara . I'm glad that your broken toe isn't really hindering your running.

@daria0919 Nice running. I'm so glad that you are getting your tendon issue taken care of early and that you can still run and train for your race. It's always nice to have a doctor that understands running and doesn't try to tell you to stop it. Also glad you didn't get much damage from the hurricane remnants.

@Scott6255 I'm glad your brother's surgery went well and that he's home. I hope he can find the right thing to help with the pain. Nice mileage for the month.

martaindale

@Laurz9191 Congrats on your shiny new PR!! You did great!

quilteryoyo

1 Sept - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
2 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps
3 Sept - Walked 0.80 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps
4 Sept - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 41m48s
5 Sept - Walked 0.90 miles - Ran 2.10 miles - Driveway laps - drill workout - Tennis 2h7m50s
6 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
7 Sept - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
8 Sept - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
9 Sept - Walked 1.11 miles - Ran 5.29 miles - Driveway and road for Shana - Gym 40m8s
10 Sept - Walked 0.8 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 29m58s - Push mow 6m14s
11 Sept - Walked 0.68 miles - Ran 2.32 miles - Driveway laps
12 Sept - Walked 0.72 miles - Ran 2.28 miles - Driveway laps - Tennis 2h7m22s
13 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 40m51s
14 Sept - Walked 0.99 miles - Ran 2.81 miles - Driveway and road Finished 20.25/20 miles for Shana
15 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
16 Sept - Walked 0.20 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 40m20s
1 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
18 Sept - Walked 0.70 miles - Ran 2.40 miles - During work break
19 Sept - Walked 0.72 miles - Ran 2.38 miles - During work break
20 Sept - Walked 0.79 miles - Ran 1.82 miles - During work break
21 Sept - Walked 4.22 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Beauty Spot hike
22 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
23 Sept - Walked 0.25 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 33m07s
24 Sept - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
25 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.30 miles - Treadmill - Gym 35m12s
26 Sept - Walked 1.02 miles - Ran 2.30 miles - Treadmill - Gym 43m18s
27 Sept - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
28 Sept - Walked 1.35 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps Tennis singles 2h0m19s
29 Sept - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
30 Sept - Walked 0.98 miles - Ran 3.27 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 49m39m

75.25/70 mile goal

Exceeded my goal this month. First time in a while.

I did go to the gym this morning. I got a new PR for the deadlift - at 105 pounds. Afterwards, I stopped by my Aunt's, who had broken her hip a few months back, to check on her. I couldn't get her on the phone last night - a system outage. She was doing well and has neighbor's who are going to help her get water to flush. We visited about an hour.

When I got home, I did my planned Magic Half Mile workout on the driveway. 10 min warm up (walked a little over 6 min and wun the rest), run/walk 2.5 miles, half mile fast (pushing the pace, but not sprinting - like I could sprint for half a mile :l), 10 min cool down - walked that entire time. I was pleased with the run. Avg pace was 13:11 min/mile. Avg HR was 139 with a max of 166 bpm. My half mile took 5:04 minutes for a 10:08 min/mile pace. That's my fastest half mile since I started Strava. I think I may have run a mile a bit faster a couple of years ago on the TM, but this probably was my fastest outdoors and part of it was uphill.

I talked to a neighbor after the run and he informed me that they were distributing water at the local volunteer fire department. A friend of mine, who lives in NC, had asked me to try to get some for her mom, who isn't really able to get out of her house much. So, I did my good deed and got her 2 cases of water and mom and I took them to her. She's like my second mom, as her daughter and I were together all the time when we were in HS. We had a lovely visit.

I still have water at my house, but the water pressure is getting low. I managed a quick, low water shower today....wet, turn off water, suds up, turn water on and rinse. All in all, I'm very blessed.

martaindale

Sept total: 102.9/115 miles
YTD: 774.7/1200 miles

9/2: 6.6 miles
9/5: 7 miles
9/6: 5.2 miles
9/7: 10.1 miles
9/8: 3 miles
9/9: 3 miles
9/10: 5.7 miles
9/11: 7.1 miles
9/12: 3 miles
9/14: 8 miles
9/17: 7 miles
9/18: 2.6 miles
9/22: 13.2 miles
9/25: 5.1 miles
9/26: 6.1 miles
9/28: 3 miles
9/30: 4.2 miles

I had a long run planned for today because I didn't do my long run this weekend but Garmin suggested an interval run. I haven't done speed work in several months, the weather was decent, and I knew I wasn't making my goal this month so I went for the speed workout. My paces for the first couple of repeats were wonky but the last 5 were decent. It always takes me a few weeks of workouts to remember what the paces feel like. It felt good to push harder. Garmin only gave me a completion score of 67% but I think a lot of that was due to the recovery intervals. They were only a minute long and my watch always thought my pace was too fast even though I basically shuffling. So, overall I think the workout went better than Garmin seemed to think it did.
On to October!

kgirlhart

September Goal: 140 Miles

9/1: 11.02 miles
9/2: 3.15 miles
9/3: 6.02 miles
9/4: 4.11 miles
9/5: 6.25 miles
9/6: 6.08 miles
9/8: 11.04 miles
9/9: 3.52 miles
9/10: 6.02 miles
9/11: 6.25 miles
9/12: 4.11 miles
9/13: 6.26 miles
9/15: 10.02 miles
9/16: 3.52 miles
9/17: 6.04 miles
9/18: 8.02 miles
9/19: 6.06 miles
9/20: 4.04 miles
9/22: 10.25 miles
9/23: 3.32 miles
9/24: 6.01 miles
9/25: 6.26 miles
9/26: 4.02 miles
9/27: 6.04 miles
9/29: 10.11 miles
9/30: 4.10 miles

161.65/140 miles completed for September

It was 58°F this morning. The weather has been really nice the last few days. I was just going to run a 3 mile run this morning, but I miscalculated my route and ended up running 4 miles. It was a really nice run. I saw a fox. That finishes September with 161.6 miles. I thought that might be my highest mileage month ever, but when I looked back I see that my highest month ever was September 2023 with 161.9 miles. So it was pretty close. Congratulations to all who made their goals and all who tried hard. Hopefully October will be a better month. See you all in the October thread.

quilteryoyo

Great mileage @kgirlhart ! So close to your max!

Teresa502

Sept 1 – 2.03 miles
Sept 2 – 3.00 miles
Sept 4 – 3.00 miles
Sept 5 – 4.00 miles
Sept 8 – 4.42 miles
Sept 10 – 5.65 miles
Sept 12 – 6.40 miles for @shanaber
Sept 14 – 3.16 miles
Sept 18 – 6.02 miles
Sept 19 – 4.01 miles
Sept 21 – 9.01 miles
Sept 23 – 4.25 miles
Sept 25 – 5.06 miles
Sept 29 – 4.04 miles
Sep 30 – 5.01 miles
Total 69.06 miles

I finished out September with 69.06 miles. Congratulations to everyone!