MAY 2025 Monthly Running Challenge

quilteryoyo · May 21

@AlphaHowls I guess that is actually what I do too. I've been known to mow in shoes that the soles are falling off of. I guess that is probably NOT good for my legs or back or feet or…

Nice running @chris_in_cal . Spring is my favorite season.

Thanks @SummerSkier . Great running and glad you got to play tennis yesterday. I hope your funk goes away soon.

Thanks @tarun_yadavA . Sorry you caught the struggle bus this morning. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

WarmJellyfish · May 21

On a mini taper this week. I also broke my 10k daily steps streak, dang 😕 one day I didn't want to go out in the rain (brrrr), and another I was just too pooped after shifting 2 plastic sea kayaks to the lake and hauling/exchange my winter camping gear for my summer ones from the storage, all the while rushing to beat the rain again. Loading/unloading two 55lb boats on the top of my suv in the wet just is sooooo unnecessary, especially these days when I'm like Samson without the hair 😐️ need to figure out a smarter way to load the boats.

kgirlhart · May 21

May Goal: 140 miles

5/1: 7.15 miles
5/2: 6.25 miles
5/4: 13.21 miles
5/5: 5.20 miles
5/6: 6.25 miles
5/7: 7.25 miles
5/8: 4.55 miles
5/9: 6.20 miles
5/10: 11.11 miles
5/12: 7.25 miles
5/13: 6.05 miles
5/14: 7.02 miles
5/15: 7.05 miles
5/16: 7.04 miles
5/18: 11.25 miles
5/19: 7.02 miles
5/20: 3.52 miles
5/21: 7.26 miles

130.63/140 completed for May

I did not get a chance to post yesterday. AT&T was having internet issues that were affecting the whole town, and it was just a crazy day. I did get a run in before my interview. The weather was just so nice. It was right at 60F, and the dew point was 51. Sunday and Monday the dew point was 71. I ran 3.5 miles. It was a really great run. Today, I did a 7-mile run with intervals. It was another gorgeous morning. The temp was in the low 60's, and the dew point was 50.

Thanks for all of the well wishes on the job interview. I think it went well, but I am not the only candidate interviewing so it will be later this week before I find out anything. I planned to take my car even though the job is only a 7.5 minute walk from my house. I didn't want to be all sweaty when I got there. I had blocked my husband in the driveway, so when he was getting ready to go to work, I went out to move my car and it wouldn't start. Talk about stressing out before the interview. Plus, now I have the extra expense of needing a new car battery.

Laurz9191 · May 21

@kgirlhart That does sound stressful. I’m guessing you had to walk then? Glad to hear the interview went well. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

@WarmJellyfish Nice pictures! That looks like a great trip. Sorry about your streak. Loading/unloading boats in the rain doesn’t sound like a whole lot of fun.

I had 10x 30 minute intervals this morning plus warm up/ cool down to get in some final speedwork before the HM. I’ll be taking it easy from now to Sunday. I just found out my husband won’t be here on the weekend (great planning), so fingers crossed I can find someone to watch my 5 year old during the race or there will be no race for me. I have already arranged places for the older kids to go after their race while I’m running. I’ll try to figure something out ;).

138.3/270km for May.

quilteryoyo · May 22

@kgirlhart Great running. Sorry about the car battery. It seems things like that happen at the worst times. I hope you get good news from your interview.

Great running @Laurz9191 . I hope you can figure out a place for your 5 year old to go so you can race.

That sounds like a lot of work @WarmJellyfish . Sorry about ending your streak.

quilteryoyo · May 22

1 May - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill - Gym 58m07s - Doubles tennis 2h23m22s
2 May - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.75 miles - Treadmill
3 May - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - Treadmill
4 May - Walked 1.54 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill
5 May - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - Treadmill - Tennis singles 43m35s
6 May - Walked 0.76 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - Treadmill
7 May - Walked 3.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill and driveway - Gym 54m33s
8 May - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - Short Driveway laps
9 May - Walked 1.40 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
10 May - Walked 1.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
11 May - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
12 May - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 1.75 miles - Treadmill
13 May - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Treadmill
14 May - Walked 0.75 miles - Ran 2.25 miles - Treadmill
15 May - Walked 2.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Town during work break - tennis 1h29m32s - 1.24 miles
16 May - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 1.75 miles - Driveway laps - Gym 56m48s
17 May - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - Treadmill
18 May - Walked 1.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
19 May - Walked 0.49 miles - Ran 2.11 miles - Town during break
20 May - Walked 1.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps
21 May - Walked 0.70 miles - Ran 2.30 miles - Treadmill - Gym 51m21s

51.60/80.00 mile goal

I was supposed to play tennis this morning, but it stormed last night so the courts would've been wet and unplayable. I had already gotten up early, so did a treadmill run. The run/walk portion was 3/1 min at 4.5-5.1/4.0 and ended at 6.0 mph. I think I wrote down the stats from the treadmill wrong, because my paces were off. My guess is that I went a total of 3.1 miles and wrote it down wrong. But, I'll go with the 3 miles which means my pace for the 2.30 miles was 13:09 min/mile. Avg HR was 130 with a max of 155 bpm.

I went to the gym today. I did deadlift - 45#, 95#, and two sets at 105# for 10 reps each. I had a PR for my assisted pull ups - 70# assist x 10, then 80# assist x 12 and 10 reps. Bench press was 45#, 55#, and 45# for 10, 5.5, and 10 reps. The 5 ish reps at 55# is the best I have done at this gym. Also did kettle bell swings, TRX rows, leg press, Glute machine, and leg extensions.

ContraryMaryMary · May 22

A mid-week long run today - my usual Thursday 10k although this time it was actually 11.4. My right knee started to niggle on the steep downhill of the 8-10k point but I think it was just a bit fatigued with this being my 4th day in a row (I knew there was a reason I didn’t run streak). Rest day tomorrow!

tarun_yadavA · May 22

Morning all

Got in 5.0M at 09'04

quilteryoyo · May 22

Great running @ContraryMaryMary .

Great run @tarun_yadavA . Have a very happy birthday!

Mari33a · May 22

01/05 2.86 miles
02/05 2.86 miles
03/05 2.87 miles
06/05 2.43 miles
08/05 3.13 miles
09/05 3.37 miles
10/05 3.21 miles
11/05 3.21 miles
12/05 3.15 miles
13/05 2.66 miles
14/05 3.14 miles
15/05 3.15 miles
17/05 3.22 miles
18/05 3.36 miles
19/05 3.26 miles
20/05 3.36 miles
21/05 2.80 miles

Total 52.14 / 60 miles

Had a long day yesterday with a hospital appointment in Dublin for my son. The good news is the test showed "not enough abnormal signs" for it to be chronic pancreatitis but still no solution to his pain. I didn't have a run planned but when we got homeit would help me unwind and Yes it did.

chris_in_cal · May 22

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48621146#Comment_48621146

Happy Birthday @tarun_yadavA I hope you and your fam have a great day!

chris_in_cal · May 22

@Mari33a I hope that's progress, for me ruling stuff out is relieving. Here's hoping you are all able to resolve it completely, and soon.

Teresa502 · May 22

Another beautiful morning for a run. The temp was around 52F and it was a little, dare I say, chilly! I only had time for 3 miles today as I had to take my mom to an ortho appointment.

I’m jealous of your weekend backpacking trip @WarmJellyfish. Thanks for the photos! I haven’t made it out for an overnighter yet this year. It will probably be late June before I have the chance but the weather will be so nice for sleeping outside then.

President Johnson’s house looks like a great place to relax on the front porch @quilteryoyo. Congrats on the pullup PR!

Nice running streak @SummerSkier! I get in those funks too. We will be here whenever it passes.

I hope the child care situation works out for Sunday @Laurz9191.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy @tarun_yadavA!🎂🎈

Glad for the good news for your son @Mari33a. Hope they can find the cause soon and give him some relief from the pain.

John772016 · May 22

Missed a day & you folks are killing it!

Nice runs @chris_in_cal, @SummerSkier, @tarun_yadavA, @kgirlhart, @Laurz9191, @quilteryoyo, @ContraryMaryMary, @Mari33a, & @Teresa502!

Hope you're having a great birthday @tarun_yadavA 🍾

May:

01/05 - 0km
02/05 - 11.31km / 7.03 miles
03/05 - 0km
04/05 - 11.67km / 7.25 miles
05/05 - 0km
06/05 - 6.47km / 4.02 miles Treadmill
07/05 - 13.29km / 8.26 miles
08/05 - 5.09km / 3.16 miles Treadmill
09/05 - 0km - Stationary bike ride for 25kms
10/05 - 7.52km / 4.67 miles
11/05 - 10.28km / 6.39 miles
12/05 - 0km
13/05 - 0km (Stationary bike ride for 22kms)
14/05 - 0km
15/05 - 13.49km / 8.38 miles
16/05 - 13.08km / 8.13 miles
17/05 - 0km
18/05 - 0km
19/05 - 13.15km / 8.17 miles
20/05 - 8.56km / 5.32 miles
21/05 - 0km
22/05 - 6.68km/ 4.15 miles Treadmill

Total = 110.59km / 75.23 miles (Goal - 161Km / 100 miles)

Hit the treadmill this morning while watching the wet, cold weather, that appeared as forecasted yesterday and continues, with wickedly strong wind gusts; definitely not a 'let's go outside & run' for this guy. Hoping we'll get back to spring temps by Sunday!

ContraryMaryMary · May 23

So I did Pilates again today, followed by a short run as is seemed to help with the DOMS yesterday.

kgirlhart · May 23

May Goal: 140 miles

5/1: 7.15 miles
5/2: 6.25 miles
5/4: 13.21 miles
5/5: 5.20 miles
5/6: 6.25 miles
5/7: 7.25 miles
5/8: 4.55 miles
5/9: 6.20 miles
5/10: 11.11 miles
5/12: 7.25 miles
5/13: 6.05 miles
5/14: 7.02 miles
5/15: 7.05 miles
5/16: 7.04 miles
5/18: 11.25 miles
5/19: 7.02 miles
5/20: 3.52 miles
5/21: 7.26 miles
5/22: 7.26 miles

137.89/140 completed for May

I ran a 7-mile threshold run this morning. It was a super sweaty run. The temps were back in the 70's and low 80's and the dew point was back to 70 again. The last couple of days were nice, but summer is definitely on the way.

When I got home, I had a call from the HR department at the hospital, and I was offered the job. I haven't gotten the paperwork done yet, but I should be starting the first week of June.

kgirlhart · May 23

Happy Birthday @tarun_yadavA

ContraryMaryMary · May 23

Yay @kgirlhart, that’s awesome news!

chris_in_cal · May 23

Nice easy run, 2.01M at 13'33

@kgirlhart Such good news! And a :07 min walking commute to work too

Mari33a · May 23

01/05 2.86 miles
02/05 2.86 miles
03/05 2.87 miles
06/05 2.43 miles
08/05 3.13 miles
09/05 3.37 miles
10/05 3.21 miles
11/05 3.21 miles
12/05 3.15 miles
13/05 2.66 miles
14/05 3.14 miles
15/05 3.15 miles
17/05 3.22 miles
18/05 3.36 miles
19/05 3.26 miles
20/05 3.36 miles
21/05 2.80 miles
22/05 3.16 miles

Total 55.30 / 60 miles

It was a very low on energy run yesterday evening. A neighbour asked me if I was training for something. I told them I run to help keep my weight under control & de-stress but they didn’t seem to understand. 😅

@tarun_yadavA Happy Birthday!

@kgirlhart Congratulations, I’m thrilled for you!

Scott6255 · May 23

Awesome news @kgirlhart 😃

SummerSkier · May 23

WOW! All good news today. @kgirlhart that sounds awesome. I hope this job is an upgrade for you and you have a wonderful new boss. Based on what I know about you from over the years I cannot imagine anyone NOT hiring you. 👏👏👏

Yuppers we had ONE nice day with dewpoint in the 50's now back to summer. Altho the weather has been very upset and a lot of severe POP up storms. I think we were in the middle of one yesterday evening. But nothing on radar but lots of lightning and long long long rolling thunder.

tarun_yadavA · May 23

Morning all

Got in 4.0M at 10'10

Thank you everyone for the kind wishes, on here and on Strava! 💜

@kgirlhart congratulations

@Mari33a hope they work out what's wrong with your lad

Mari33a · May 23

01/05 2.86 miles
02/05 2.86 miles
03/05 2.87 miles
06/05 2.43 miles
08/05 3.13 miles
09/05 3.37 miles
10/05 3.21 miles
11/05 3.21 miles
12/05 3.15 miles
13/05 2.66 miles
14/05 3.14 miles
15/05 3.15 miles
17/05 3.22 miles
18/05 3.36 miles
19/05 3.26 miles
20/05 3.36 miles
21/05 2.80 miles
22/05 3.16 miles
23/05 3.36 miles

Total 58.66 / 60 miles

We haven't had any rain in 6 weeks but there is a lot forecast from this afternoon onwards so got out this morning to run before it arrives. There are lots of birds flying around and its eerily calm so there is definitely a change coming.

Thanks for the well wishes for my son. It is a relief it's not chronic pancreatitis, they just seem to want to treat him with pain meds which seem ridiculous to me. Its a patch you up and send you off sort of attitude.

Teresa502 · May 23

Congratulations @kgirlhart !!

WarmJellyfish · May 23

Congrats on the new job! @kgirlhart

Nice runnings everyone

John772016 · May 23

Congratulations on the awesome news @kgirlhart!

Great runs @ContraryMaryMary, @kgirlhart, @chris_in_cal, @Mari33a, & @tarun_yadavA!

John772016 · May 23

May:

01/05 - 0km
02/05 - 11.31km / 7.03 miles
03/05 - 0km
04/05 - 11.67km / 7.25 miles
05/05 - 0km
06/05 - 6.47km / 4.02 miles Treadmill
07/05 - 13.29km / 8.26 miles
08/05 - 5.09km / 3.16 miles Treadmill
09/05 - 0km - Stationary bike ride for 25kms
10/05 - 7.52km / 4.67 miles
11/05 - 10.28km / 6.39 miles
12/05 - 0km
13/05 - 0km (Stationary bike ride for 22kms)
14/05 - 0km
15/05 - 13.49km / 8.38 miles
16/05 - 13.08km / 8.13 miles
17/05 - 0km
18/05 - 0km
19/05 - 13.15km / 8.17 miles
20/05 - 8.56km / 5.32 miles
21/05 - 0km
22/05 - 6.68km/ 4.15 miles Treadmill
23/05 - 7.13km / 4.43 miles Treadmill

Total = 117.72km / 79.66 miles (Goal - 161Km / 100 miles)

Another morning run on the treadmill watching the rainstorm out the window. I then got rained on running to appointments & errands until about 2 p.m. Hoping its done now for a few days at least⛈️!

kgirlhart · May 23

May Goal: 140 miles

5/1: 7.15 miles
5/2: 6.25 miles
5/4: 13.21 miles
5/5: 5.20 miles
5/6: 6.25 miles
5/7: 7.25 miles
5/8: 4.55 miles
5/9: 6.20 miles
5/10: 11.11 miles
5/12: 7.25 miles
5/13: 6.05 miles
5/14: 7.02 miles
5/15: 7.05 miles
5/16: 7.04 miles
5/18: 11.25 miles
5/19: 7.02 miles
5/20: 3.52 miles
5/21: 7.26 miles
5/22: 7.26 miles
5/23: 7.27 miles

145.16/140 completed for May

Thanks @ContraryMaryMary , @chris_in_cal, @Mari33a , @Scott6255 , @tarun_yadavA , @SummerSkier , @Teresa502 , @WarmJellyfish , @John772016

Today's run was fantastic! It was warm, but the breeze was nice, and I just felt so good. I knew that I was stressed out, but I felt so light and free today. I ran 7.25 miles again. Once I start back to work, I won't have time for 7 milers every day, so I might as well run them while I can.

chris_in_cal · May 24

Ended the week with a run at the lake, 2.98M at 13'28

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