July Running Challange

Limeycat

Away on a walking holiday at the moment, doing some lovely hills in Saxon Switzerland, Germany. Absolutely beautiful scenery, but very hot and humid! Adding to my mileage is tough!

jbrownnolan

April 2014 - 13.33 km total ran for month (start of running season then put on 3 week rest from Chiropractor)
May 2014 - 50.8 km total ran for month (Chiropractor gave me the okay to do a couple 20 min runs)
June 2014 - 147.18 km total ran for month (Chiropractor gave me the okay to go at my own pace again, and pushing a bit)


Running GOAL for JULY - 200 km


July 29, 2014 - Goal Reached (with 2 days left) - Total KM for the month of July 2014 - 204.27!!!!!


I think I will have a rest day today


(Goal for August 2014 - 215 KM)

Stoshew71

Date Miles today. Miles for July
7/1 - 8 miles - 8
7/2 - UNPLANNED REST DAY (nursing sore calf) - 8
7/3 - REST DAY - 8
7/4 - 4 miles - 12
7/5 - 18 miles - 30
7/6 - REST DAY
7/7 - 10 miles - 40
7/8 - 10 miles - 50
7/9 - REST DAY
7/10 - 10.1 miles - 60.1
7/11 - 10 miles - 70.1
7/12 - 8 miles - 78.1
7/13 - REST DAY
7/14 - 10 miles - 88.1
7/15 - 10 miles - 98.1
7/16 - 5.5 miles - 103.6
7/17 - 7 miles - 110.6
7/18 - 6.5 miles 117.1
7/19 - 13.1 miles - 130.2
7/20 - REST DAY
7/21 - 10 miles - 140.2
7/22 - 7 miles - 147.2
7/23 - 5 miles - 152.2
7/24 - 7 miles - 159.2
7/25 - 5 miles - 164.2
7/26 - 20 miles - 184.2
7/27 - REST DAY
7/28 - 10 miles - 194.2
7/29 - 7 miles - 201.2
7/30 - 5 miles - 206.2

Stoshew71

Don't forget to sign up for the August Running Challenge at the link below:

I know many of you are still trying to meet your July goals, but if anyone is interested in setting a goal for August, I set up the August Running Challange.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1372703-august-running-challange

This one goes in effect on Friday but you can declare your goals early.

HealthyFocused715

6 more miles! I'm up to 47.3 but I don't think I'll make 60...I'm letting my vacation take priority. But might get another one in...

skippygirlsmom

7/30 - 2.9 miles
total - 79.8 miles

runner475

Day 07/30/2014 - 2.76 Miles

Flyers1010

Guess I won't hit my target, but it's been a very successful month of cross training - instead of JUST running, which is what I've been doing for the past couple of years without really gaining strength or losing weight.

Thank you for the challenge though! I'll be back again in August with a goal of surpassing July!

Added 2.5 of intervals/speedwork with my little girl today. FUN! :-)

dchillin65

corinne0805

Had a great run today - the swimming I've been doing is paying off!

Granada88

7.1.14. 3.07
7.4.14. 4.43
7.6.14. 5.04
7.8.14. 7.02
7.10.14. 7.25
7.13.14. 7.25
7.15.14. 7.24
7.17.14. 7.00
7.22.14. 4.22
7.23.14. 3.89
7.28.14. 7.69
7.30.14. 7.68

Total = 75.98 Miles. GOAL 70.00 GOAL MET

freshstart180213

OMG I feel amazing I just did my first 5km ever I never thought I could do it and I did it not only 3 weeks into starting running but 13 weeks and 5 days since my surgery where I had my large bowel removed I even passed one of my old hospitals and there have been times when I could barely walk thro the door and now here I am running past f**k u crohns disease and the weird thing I seemed to only feel stronger the further I went I kept a steady and slow pace and I just felt more pride and excitement the further I went I will go back to 1mile tomorrow as I will probably pay for this tomorrow
and the second thing I am really slow it takes me 30mins to do my usual 2miles and yet today it took me 46mins to do the 3.1 im so proud of that time

gonna take me a long while to come down off this high

Stoshew71

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ another reason why I wish the forums had "like" options.
Congratulations!

ebailey710

I almost made it!!!

astralweeks82

Yay, I made it!!! I love these challenges, thank you for setting them up! On to the August group now...


7/3 - 3.27 miles
7/4 - 1.25 mile (treadmill)
7/5 - 4.12 miles
7/7 - 3.08 miles
7/10 - 2.88 (group run)
7/12 - 5.00 miles
7/14 - 3.10 miles
7/16 - 3.10 miles
7/19 - 5.00 miles
7/21 - 3.14 miles
7/23 - 3.14 miles
7/26 - 6.01 miles
7/28 - 4.00 miles
7/30 - 3.24 miles (group run)

Total 50.33

freshstart180213

Cant believe today is the last day im a little sad about that this july challenge has done so much for me after yesterday altho I dont ache like I thought I would im gonna just finish the month with a mile today and see u all with your targets in the august thread

sky15425

7-1 - 5.0 miles running
7 -3 - 4.0 miles running
7 -4 - 3.4 miles running
7 -5 - 3.0 miles walking
7 -7 - 3.0 miles running
7 -8 - 4.3 miles running
7-11 -5.3 miles running
7-14 -4.3 miles running
7 16 -4.2 miles running
7-17 -2.1 miles running
7-18 -4.8 miles jogging w/ stroller
7-21 -3.4 miles jogging w/ stroller
7-23 -5.0 miles running
7-24 -3.3 miles running
7-26 -5.2 miles running
7-29 -5.0 miles running
7-30 -3.0 miles walk/jog
7-31 -4.0 miles running

Stoshew71

Last Day! How did everyone do? I think everybody did great. Hope to see you in the August thread. Go back in this thread if you missed where I posted the August link.


Date Miles today. Miles for July
7/1 - 8 miles - 8
7/2 - UNPLANNED REST DAY (nursing sore calf) - 8
7/3 - REST DAY - 8
7/4 - 4 miles - 12
7/5 - 18 miles - 30
7/6 - REST DAY
7/7 - 10 miles - 40
7/8 - 10 miles - 50
7/9 - REST DAY
7/10 - 10.1 miles - 60.1
7/11 - 10 miles - 70.1
7/12 - 8 miles - 78.1
7/13 - REST DAY
7/14 - 10 miles - 88.1
7/15 - 10 miles - 98.1
7/16 - 5.5 miles - 103.6
7/17 - 7 miles - 110.6
7/18 - 6.5 miles 117.1
7/19 - 13.1 miles - 130.2
7/20 - REST DAY
7/21 - 10 miles - 140.2
7/22 - 7 miles - 147.2
7/23 - 5 miles - 152.2
7/24 - 7 miles - 159.2
7/25 - 5 miles - 164.2
7/26 - 20 miles - 184.2
7/27 - REST DAY
7/28 - 10 miles - 194.2
7/29 - 7 miles - 201.2
7/30 - 5 miles - 206.2
7/31 - 7 miles - 213.2

ryblueeyes

ninav1980

started mid month due to vacation
FINAL results

7/4-3 miles
7/15-3 miles
7/19-3 miles
7/21-2 miles
7/22-2 miles
7/23-3 miles
7/27-3 miles
7/28-2 miles
7/30-4 miles


25 miles completed
25 miles challenged for this month

runner475

Day 07/30/2013 - 5.70 Miles

lemurcat12

7/11: 0.5 miles
7/12: 5 miles
7/14: 4.16 miles
7/16: 1.25 miles
7/17: 1.1 miles
7/18: 5.01 miles
7/20: 3 miles
7/22: 4.12 miles
7/24: 4.29 miles
7/26: 7.04 miles
7/30: 4.03 miles



Missed my goal in May due to an injured knee and took June basically off, so I had no idea when I'd be able to run again or how many miles I'd manage, and went with the conservative 25 miles. Very happy I've been able to get back into it so quickly and it's SO great to be able to just head out for a run again when I want to work out or need stress relief. Hoping to get one more run in for the month tonight (although I'm just short of my July cycling goal at the moment, so that will take first priority).

Will have to think about my August goal.

ameliad87

GUYS, I DID IT! I didn't think I would be able to. And my goal seemed so lousy compared to the 100+ mi goals I see. But I did it.



Also, last week, I ran a 5k race. In March, I had a really lousy time of 44:12. So my goal for this one was to not go over 40 min. I ran it in 37:55! Still super slow, but for a beginner that ain't exactly small, I'm super proud of myself. I feel like I could have pushed myself harder, but I'm still learning what my limits are while trying to avoid any injuries. My reward for beating 40 min: new running shoes! YAY! But I'm doing a Color Run at the end of August, so I'm going to retire my current shoes at that race. Hope to see you all in August!

dchillin65

7/31 2.77 miles

skippygirlsmom

OMG I feel amazing I just did my first 5km ever I never thought I could do it and I did it not only 3 weeks into starting running but 13 weeks and 5 days since my surgery where I had my large bowel removed I even passed one of my old hospitals and there have been times when I could barely walk thro the door and now here I am running past f**k u crohns disease and the weird thing I seemed to only feel stronger the further I went I kept a steady and slow pace and I just felt more pride and excitement the further I went I will go back to 1mile tomorrow as I will probably pay for this tomorrow
and the second thing I am really slow it takes me 30mins to do my usual 2miles and yet today it took me 46mins to do the 3.1 im so proud of that time

gonna take me a long while to come down off this high

AWESOME!!!!!

skippygirlsmom

GUYS, I DID IT! I didn't think I would be able to. And my goal seemed so lousy compared to the 100+ mi goals I see. But I did it.



Also, last week, I ran a 5k race. In March, I had a really lousy time of 44:12. So my goal for this one was to not go over 40 min. I ran it in 37:55! Still super slow, but for a beginner that ain't exactly small, I'm super proud of myself. I feel like I could have pushed myself harder, but I'm still learning what my limits are while trying to avoid any injuries. My reward for beating 40 min: new running shoes! YAY! But I'm doing a Color Run at the end of August, so I'm going to retire my current shoes at that race. Hope to see you all in August!

Great job - that's a 6+ minute improvement- AWESOME!

skippygirlsmom

Final day results!

7/31 - 4.13 miles
Total - 83.9 miles

I'm so happy with my success this month - I think I'll give myself flowers! LOL :flowerforyou:

Great work everyone.

Limeycat

Ok, so fell a little short of my target, but WOW, the walking here in Saxon Switzerland is incredible. Fabulous day. Looking forward to August's challenge tho and will try to do much more actual running!

ETA: well done everyone for your achievements in July!

hkristine1

7/1 - 2.5 to start the month off
7/2 - Cycle day
7/3 - 2.5 miles
7/4 - Walking (I'm not counting walking distances for this particular challenge)
7/5 - 5 miles
7/6 - Rest
7/7 - 1.5 miles
7/8 - 2.5 miles
7/9 - Cycle day
7/10 - 1 mile
7/11 - Cycle day
7/12 - 5 miles
7/13 - Rest/walk
7/14 - 2.7 miles
7/15 - Was going to run, but aggravated my knee, so... <sigh>
7/16 - Cycle day
7/17 - 1 mile
7/18 - Cycle day
7/19 - 5 miles (PR - 9:33 average - woot!)
7/20 - Rest/walk
7/21 - 1 mile
7/22 - 1.9 miles (HIIT)
7/23 - Cycle day
7/24 - 3 miles
7/25 - Cycle day
7/26 - 5 miles
7/27 - rest day
7/28 - Cycle day
7/29 - Unexpected rest day
7/30 - Cycle day
7/31 - 3 miles

42.6/40 - 2.6 miles past goal

Stoshew71

Guys! Please do not be intimidated by some of us that can do 100+ monthly miles. Rome was not built in a day. Some of us have been running for a very long time or have a history of athletics growing up. The main thing is to do what you can do. Set a reasonable goal and stay consistent with it while avoiding injury (or aggrivating an existing injury if that is the case). You all did great in my book. No matter how big your goal was or how close you came to meeting it. You were courageous enough to set a goal and keep yourself accountable to the group and that is something that everyone should be proud of. Congratulations and see you in August!!!!

Stan

GUYS, I DID IT! I didn't think I would be able to. And my goal seemed so lousy compared to the 100+ mi goals I see. But I did it.



Also, last week, I ran a 5k race. In March, I had a really lousy time of 44:12. So my goal for this one was to not go over 40 min. I ran it in 37:55! Still super slow, but for a beginner that ain't exactly small, I'm super proud of myself. I feel like I could have pushed myself harder, but I'm still learning what my limits are while trying to avoid any injuries. My reward for beating 40 min: new running shoes! YAY! But I'm doing a Color Run at the end of August, so I'm going to retire my current shoes at that race. Hope to see you all in August!