DECEMBER 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    Cool picture @daria0919 Did you count the stars inside the circle? That's supposed to be how many days it is before it rains, according to the "old folks."

    Great picture @capewrathultra . That is NOT what I ate. :lol: Mine was just a plain old cheeseburger.

    Nice running @kgirlhart . Congrats on reaching your year goal already! And thanks for the thoughts on the race today. I'm proud to be your biggest fan. :wink: .

    Yesterday, I tried to find my Strava e-mail to get my top fans, but it has disappeared. I guess the world will never know - kind of like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop. :smile:

    I'm up and having coffee Trying to get things moving before I get dressed and head out for the race. According to my phone, it is currently 58F (14.4C) and partly cloudy. Actually felt pretty good when I went out and put the cooler in the car. I suspect it will feel a lot cooler by the water, but should warm up once the sun rises.

    I didn't find the link, but is you are so inclined, I hope you can find me and follow my journey. The race is supposed to start in a little less than 3.5 hours. I hope to get a PR - best is 2h14m28s . If not, just finishing will be good enough.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,184 Member
    Great job on your race @quilteryoyo! I can't wait to read your report!
  • emptydog
    emptydog Posts: 140 Member
    @quilteryoyo Congratulations and great job with the race!!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,330 Member
    edited December 14
    @tarun_yadavA You had a really rough day! Why does it seem like when 1 thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong? Also, it's so annoying that new cars rarely come with a spare anymore.

    @quilteryoyo Can't wait to hear about your race! Cute Airbnb.

    My biggest fan was Gary, whose MFP handle I can't remember right now. When I started here he was very active, but hasn't been around in a while. However, he is still very active on Strava. The three names they list are not in any particular order. After it shows you those three, you can guess and it'll tell you who was your biggest fan.

    How's your brother doing with his recovery @Scott6255?
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    @AlphaHowls I'm glad you went to the doctor. At least you know what is going on. Now, if you'll just listen to the doctor (maybe a mile a day for a couple of weeks and no more) you'll be back doing those long distances pain free soon....I hope.
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,403 Member
    Afternoon all
    Got in 9.0M at 09"46

    @quilteryoyo love the food pics
    @Scott6255 enjoy Houston
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 2,004 Member
    @quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @AlphaHowls I'm glad you went to the doctor. At least you know what is going on. Now, if you'll just listen to the doctor (maybe a mile a day for a couple of weeks and no more) you'll be back doing those long distances pain free soon....I hope.

    Aye, Aye! I am going to take it down to the one mile. Stress is what pushes me most days, to keep it together. I will be off work the week of Christmas and taking the next week as well. So many chores that I have not gotten 'roundtoit'

  • Emilienewme
    Emilienewme Posts: 556 Member
    @daria0919 I love your photo

    @quilteryoyo well done on your race

    I can see a lot of you use Strava, do you find it good? I only use my Garmin, would you recommend having Strava too?

    Goal : 60km for December

    2 Dec 8.2km in 1h run (7:27 /km pace) goal pace repeats
    3 Dec 2.89km ice rink walk with another mum
    4 Dec 7.89km in 1h (7:36/km pace) easy run
    5 Dec 5.4km ice rink walk with a couple of other mums
    7 Dec 5.9km family walk around the village
    8 Dec 4.31km ice rink walk with a skating mum
    + 5km run in 33:12 minutes (6:38/km pace) with another mum

    10 Dec 1.2km ice rink walk

    12 Dec 9km ice rink walk having a nice chat with a couple of other mums who joined me for part of my walk

    14 Dec 5km I tried a new parkrun, I was lucky that it was pacer week and got a new PB in 32:35 (I also found a Grinch letter box topper right by this park)
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    15 Dec 5km ice rink fast walk
    + 5km run with a couple of skating mums, 33:43 minutes (6:44 minutes / km pace)


    31.09 km done, 28.91 km to go I am over half way of my goal



  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    edited December 16
    @AlphaHowls I hope taking it easy on the running and getting some of your chores done will give your feet the break they need. New shoe evaluation is a great idea too. Here is something it sounds like you need. I know I do.
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    Thanks @SummerSkier . Great run today. Sometimes it really does feel good to sweat!

    Congrats on your PB for the 5K @Emilienewme ! You're doing great with your runs and love that grinch.

    I did get in a fast walk/wun with Tippy this morning. I ran about 5 min total...intermingled with the walk. It felt pretty good. Garmin tells me I need 3.5 days to recover.

    I meant to write up my race report today, but didn't have time. I spent the afternoon with family. Maybe I'll get to it tomorrow after I get to SC. Stay tuned.

    Here are some pictures from the afternoon. I wish we had gotten a group photo, but instead you'll have to see a lot of pictures to get the entire group. The oldest grand daughter and her family couldn't be there.
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    Having a snowball fight with pom poms.

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    Two of the great grandkids.

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    Me and the hosts of the family get-together - my late husband's ex-wife and her husband.

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    Step daughter and her family

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    Step son and daughter-in law

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    Grandson and family - has the youngest great grandson.

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    Me, daughter-in-law, and the youngest great grand daughter. Loved that she warmed up to me so quickly.

    When I took Tippy out for a short walk later, the moon was rising and looked really cool. Of course, the picture doesn't do it justice.
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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,184 Member
    December Goal: 125 miles

    12/1: 10.02 miles
    12/2: 3.26 miles
    12/3: 6.02 miles
    12/4: 6.02 miles
    12/5: 6.25 miles
    12/6: 3.26 miles
    12/8: 10.10 miles
    12/9: 3.55 miles
    12/10: 6.04 miles
    12/11: 6.04 miles
    12/12: 6.04 miles
    12/13: 3.25 miles
    12/15: 10.10 miles

    79.95/125 miles completed for December

    I ran 10 miles this morning. The temperature was good at about 57°F at the start and 70°F at the end. It was cloudy though and a little misty for a while. But all in all a decent run.

    @daria0919 I think your second option sounds good. I think it is best to see a runner if possible and they will probably look for options.

    Great photos @quilteryoyo!

    Scenic neighborhood runs are the best @SummerSkier.


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  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,403 Member
    Morning all
    Got in 5.6M at 09"48.

    @SummerSkier 2000 was the original goal. So will strive to (and should!) achieve that. An extra 24M doesn't sound a lot - but I probably at best, only have 5 runs left this year. But I will try!!! 🤞🏽
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,403 Member
    @daria0919 I went option 1 all those years back...
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    You are doing great @daria0919 . When I hurt my calf and was in a boot for a couple of month, I got to where I could walk pretty fast. I think you should race in it. :wink: Seriously, though, I'm sorry the ortho is giving up on you. I think you should get a second opinion from maybe a sports doctor, if one is available to you. I hope you can figure out an option that doesn't include surgery or living with pain the rest of your life.

    Thanks @kgirlhart ! Great running.

    Nice running @tarun_yadavA . I think you can squeeze in a couple of run sees on your vacation and make 2024 miles. I have faith in you. If not, I know you will make the 2000, which is a HUGE accomplishment.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,184 Member
    December Goal: 125 miles

    12/1: 10.02 miles
    12/2: 3.26 miles
    12/3: 6.02 miles
    12/4: 6.02 miles
    12/5: 6.25 miles
    12/6: 3.26 miles
    12/8: 10.10 miles
    12/9: 3.55 miles
    12/10: 6.04 miles
    12/11: 6.04 miles
    12/12: 6.04 miles
    12/13: 3.25 miles
    12/15: 10.10 miles
    12/16: 3.25 miles

    83.17/125 miles completed for December

    I ran 3.25 miles this morning. It wasn't a bad run, but I was pretty tired and my hip is feeling a little cranky. I think I just need new shoes.

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    edited December 17
    I still haven't had/taken the time to sit down and write up the race report. It's gonna be so old news no one will care by the time I do. :lol:

    This morning, Tippy and I took a wun before I started packing the car. When we finished running a segment I turned down the street that I thought the Airbnb was on. As we kept going, I realized it was the wrong street. I thought I had turned too soon, but figured out it was actually one street too far. So, we wound up getting in an extra half mile for a total of 2 this morning.

    Afterwards, I put Tippy in the house and drove over to the beach so I could wet my feet and have a short stroll along the water. It was nice and I really wish I had been able to go more than once. The water was pretty chilly though.

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    Beach!

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    The ocean was a bit choppy today. Too bad there wasn't a launch while I was there.

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    The water came in just a little bit further than I expected. LOL

    Tippy and I took a mile fast walk after we got to the hotel in SC. She did NOT want to go an entire mile and I was having to urge her along. Running was out of the question. LOL So we got a total of 3 miles today.

    Dinner tonight was a disappointing take out from Cracker Barrel. It looks much better than it tasted.
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    The thing on the right is a loaded baked potato. It was okay, but parts of it were too hard to eat. The chicken was either too thin and overcooked or too thick and not cooked enough. The mac & cheese, which I didn't order but got, was the best part of the meal. :lol:

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    This sign on the side of the restaurant made me laugh. I guess you take your chances if you want to do something nefarious.

    I finally got the e-mail and found my biggest fans on Strava. Thanks to all of you here for your continued support! You are the best!
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  • WarmJellyfish
    WarmJellyfish Posts: 177 Member
    Good running everyone.
    87 of 150k so far. On a taper now.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,566 Member
    @quilteryoyo love your pics. Looks like you are enjoying your post-race mini vacation :)

    I was able to get out this morning for a 10K. It was a pleasant 53F and no wind.

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  • daria0919
    daria0919 Posts: 1,162 Member
    edited December 17
    Tried a 1.4 mile slow walk without my boot. Ankle hurt, so iced it right when I got home. Am elevating it now. Frustrating….

    Went in for my orthotics fitting this morning. Should be ready December 31st. The guy who was taking the mold of my feet also has PTTD and lives with it. He’s not a runner though, so it doesn’t really hurt him. But, he did listen to me when I said I do want to be able to do 5Ks to 10Ks and he said he’ll make it happen. First person to give me some chance of hope.

    Looks like it was a 10K kind of morning today on Strava! Great job @Scott6255 @Teresa502 @Laurz9191 & @kgirlhart !!

    Lots of other nice walks/runs and cycling by the rest of you!! Keep on keeping’ on…..
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,522 Member
    You're doing great @WarmJellyfish .

    So glad to see that your foot is getting better @Mari33a !

    Thanks @Scott6255 . Great run this morning.

    @daria0919 Glad someone is giving you some hope of being able to run again. Sometimes, it just takes talking to the right person. I'm sure you are looking forward to the 31st and getting out of the boot.

    Tippy and I did a mile walk before packing the car this morning. I did manage to get her to run a little today... after I turned around and headed back toward the hotel. I think she was afraid to run away from it, thinking that I might make her go 2 miles again. LOL

    The traffic in Asheville was horrible, but we made it home around 3:30 today. I'll be glad to sleep in my own bed tonight.

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