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MARCH 2025 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,417 Member
    WarmJellyfish wrote: »
    I'm also feeling more human now.... :D

    That’s great to hear!

    @chris_in_cal Also glad to see you are able to get back to running. Fingers crossed that March is this group’s “on the mend” month!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,417 Member
    March total: 18.3/100 miles
    YTD: 233.2 miles

    3/2: 5.1 miles
    3/3: 5.1 miles
    3/4: 8.1 miles

    Today was my last day to do a long run before my next HM. I know better than to think I will find time while traveling. We have a storm system coming through today bringing some odd weather. This morning was 70F, 95% humidity and intermittent rain. And windy. By this afternoon we will be down to 18% humidity! Wild! Also super windy with a fire conditions alert. Ofc, I’m not sure how much of a chance a fire stands today with how wet everything is, but it’s super unusual for Houston to see high winds and very low humidity.

    I went out for my run this morning in what looked like a little break in the rain. I made it most of the way before the rain started. At first it was a nice sprinkle but by the end, it was a torrential downpour and blowing in sideways. Haven’t gotten soaked like that in a while. I loved it! My watch downgraded me to strained but I’m not surprised. I ran yesterday evening then did a long run about 12 hours later. I kept the effort low. My legs were tired, again not a surprise. I decided this was a good sample of what a HM would feel like. Cumulative fatigue is a cornerstone of the Hanson’s training plans so long runs are always done on tired legs and are supposed to mimic the end of your race, not the beginning. That was what today felt like. Even though I could tell my legs were tired I don’t feel wiped out now, so I think the walk-run intervals are helping on that front.

    Tonight my kid and I are going to see Hamilton. I’m looking forward to it but they are sooooo excited. Hamilton is one of their favorite musicals. They know all the songs and have watched the recorded version several times. I’m glad we were able to make it happen for them to see it in person. Should be fun but will make for a late night and tomorrow morning will probably come far too quickly. Oh well, it’s one night for a good cause!
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,831 Member
    @quilteryoyo, the kids do the beep test at school to measure their fitness. It’s a core memory/PTSD special kind of thing from childhood. https://www.blazepod.com/en-intl/blogs/all/full-beep-test-guide-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it
  • daria0919
    daria0919 Posts: 1,270 Member

    3/1: 4.00 miles

    3/4: 2.44 miles


    6.44 / 45 miles for March thus far.

  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,831 Member

    7.5km for me this morning - nice and slow because my bum was sore from yesterday‘s Pilates. This is my last run before my half on Sunday to give my body time to recover.

    I did manage to get a headwind in both directions while I was out, but at least the breeze is from the south so it was nice and cool as the sun was very hot.

    As an added bonus. Garmin still thinks I’m productive!

  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,587 Member

    Yikes @ContraryMaryMary that beep test sounds brutal! We didn't have that here when I was in school… but we had the Presidential fitness test that included a lot of different physical tests, along with a mile run that had to be completed in XX minutes (I forget the time limit). But that was everybody's dreaded time of the year. Like you, I still have PTSD thinking about it.

    @WarmJellyfish glad you are feeling human again. I really feel you!

    @chris_in_cal glad you are back at running again. Great to see you coming back and getting strong.

    @martaindale happy you enjoyed running in the rain. We had BAD storms here this morning. Winds clocked in at 84mph around my neighborhood. We had many many trees, fences, street signs, etc. blow down around us. The only damage we sustained was a couple shingles pulled up, hose box cover broken off.

    No power at work all day, so worked from home and got in a little over 3 mile TM interval run in. Getting closer to running for real.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,726 Member

    @WarmJellyfish I'm glad you are feeling more human. That song would be perfect for daycare. I'll have to remember that. Thanks.

    @martaindale Great running. I don't know if I would like doing a long run on tired legs. My motivation and determination would be low, I fear. 🤣 Enjoy Hamilton!

    @ContraryMaryMary I don't think I ever had to do that test. Sounds like it gets tough quickly. 5.3 isn't that bad of a score. Have fun with your HM on Sunday.

    I'm glad you are able to run again @Scott6255 . Also glad that you didn't have any worse damage from the storms.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,726 Member
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,707 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48513453#Comment_48513453

    Me too "closer to running for real."

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,726 Member
    edited 12:01AM

    1 March - Walk 0.75 miles - Ran 4.00 miles Treadmill

    2 March - Walk 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles Treadmill

    3 March - Walk 1.75 miles - Ran 2.50 miles Treadmill and driveway laps - Gym 25m30s

    4 March - Walk 1.90 miles - Ran 3.10 miles Treadmill - Gym 26m55s

    15.25/80.00 mile goal

    I can't figure out how to not have a space between the entries. If anyone knows how to fix that, let me know.

    I went to the gym this morning. Today was legs and dead lift. My max was 95 pounds, 10 reps, 3 sets. Also did single leg extensions, single arm kettlebell, and leg press. While there, I did a 0.25 miles walk before the strength training and 0.75 miles after.

    I was tired when I got home, so wound up spending most of the afternoon on the couch and napping. But, once I got up, I made myself go down and do another treadmill session. The temps were nice out, but too windy to be safe with all the trees along my driveway.

    I wasn't sure how far I would be able to go, but made my goal of running 3.10 miles to commemorate what would have been my 31st wedding anniversary. I was actually thinking it was 29 years, but realized my mistake while running. Avg pace was 12:56 min/mile. Avg HR was 140 with a max of 159 bpm. I also walked 1.90 miles to make the total for the day 5.00 miles.

    Also can't figure out how to get the picture under the spoiler. Here is the only picture I have of me and my husband the day we were married. They got lost somewhere along the way. Notice my hair isn't totally silver yet. 😃

    anniversary.jpg
  • steviebee888
    steviebee888 Posts: 1,006 Member

    @quilteryoyo I'm actually pacing the Time to Paddy Half in Indianapolis. I have never heard of this half marathon before, but the Pacing organization asked if I would pace it and so I said sure. I just need to find something green to wear.😉

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