Run/Walk Across America Challenge Week 12-ish [CLOSED GROUP]

Alexagetsfit

We have 2 more finishers - Congrats to Kim and Christa! 4 people have now run across America! And there are a few more that I Know will make it by the end of the Challenge. There's a little under 2 weeks left, Go for it!

And wow, David has almost finished AGAIN. You crazy running fool. Ha.

1st: BRunner26_2: 19.7 miles left. LC: Blythe, CA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 2/27]

2nd: PBMaria. 202.5 miles left. LC: Mobile, AL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/17]

3rd: Christa_1983. 221.83 miles left. LC: Tallahasee, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

4th: Kimertruns13_1. 230.38 miles left. LC: Jacksonville, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

5th: Really_me. 209.22 miles. LC: Mobile, AL.

6th: Smurfette75. 181.26 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.

7th: Amanda_runs. 166.26 miles. LC: Houston, TX. Woo-hoo! Great Job!
8th: Leslye125. 161.18 miles. LC: Houston, TX. HI!!!! Good work!

9th: Jessie43082. 144.55 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.
10th: Anichols2288. 137.4 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.

11th: Nulife9727. 115.975. LC: Ozona, TX.

12th: AliceIsRunning. 93.7. LC: El Paso, TX.
13th: Nokey73. 93.15. LC: El Paso, TX.
14th: Annasgyal. 88.8 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.
15th: Fierrox5. 84 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.

16th: Thamre. 74.75 miles. LC: Lordsburg, NM.

17th: Rubyred1999. 46.23 miles. LC: Phoenix, AZ.

18th: Chrissle. 38.3 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
19th: Leomentlines. 35.41 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
20th: Ishallnotwant. 33.81 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.

21st Promethea79. 17.5 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA.
22nd: Kat_renee. 14.47 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA

Hi to Amanda and Leslye, just passing my town, Houston!

How is everyone's training going? There seem to be a lot of May Marathoners here, is training getting tougher now that it is getting warmer?

Everyone -
How do you survive in the heat? It is insanely hot for March here in Houston (I think it got up to 92 the other day) and I am struggling to keep running. What are some tips?

Kim - Good luck on your marathon this weekend!

Amanda - How did your half go?

Amanda_Runs

Did you add in my 27?
Thanks!

Amanda_Runs

Speaking of which...I'll be in houston on May 7....for work but I may have some time for lunch or something!?

And my half was amazing, I set a new PR by 9 minutes!

PBmaria

And wow, David has almost finished AGAIN. You crazy running fool. Ha.

How is everyone's training going? There seem to be a lot of May Marathoners here, is training getting tougher now that it is getting warmer?

Everyone -
How do you survive in the heat? It is insanely hot for March here in Houston (I think it got up to 92 the other day) and I am struggling to keep running. What are some tips?

He IS a running fool
My training is going well! Getting pretty close to the end, really. I've noticed in my last few runs that I'm very tired, so it's time for me to slow down. David and I have a 26 mile run planned for April 8th, so we're just basically going to recreate race day (4:30am wake-up call!). Then we slow down some more and go for the 26.2 on April 29th!

To answer your question: I ABSOLUTELY LOATHE THE HEAT!!!! In the summer, I either run on the treadmill or I'm out the door at 5:20 am because I just can't do it. To be perfectly honest, I'm terrified of running a marathon so late in the year. I wanted to run down in DC on 03/17 just for that reason but I knew I wouldn't be able to get away from work so I had to go for Gettysburg instead. So I guess my tip is get up at dark o'clock and make sure you stay hydrated. David got me a camelback and it's fantastic

PBmaria

And...6 today!

smurfette75

I'm hoping I actually finish "running across America"! Vacation coming up..so I'm hoping I have the energy to finish and get it done!

Glad I have my 10k in a couple of weeks...don't like running in the heat!

ishallnotwant

I don't know what can be added but I found this mileage on my Nike+ part of my ipod:

March 2nd: 3.45 miles
March 4th: 1.75 miles
March 5th: 1.14 miles
March 7th: 1.78 miles
March 9th: 1.77 miles
March 12th: 1.81 miles
March 21st: 1.84 miles
March 23rd: 1.89 miles
March 26th: 2.08 miles
March 28th: 2.11 miles

total=19.62 miles for March.
I've been doing my walking/jogging and forgetting to report it to the group! I'm sorry, i'm such an airhead! :laugh:

PBmaria

4 on the treadmill today!

Alexagetsfit

Did you add in my 27?
Thanks!

Yep, got it!

Speaking of which...I'll be in houston on May 7....for work but I may have some time for lunch or something!?

And my half was amazing, I set a new PR by 9 minutes!

If you have time, let me know what area you will be in and hopefully we can work something out! And congrats on your new PR!


Ishallnotwant - I will add all of those to the spreadsheet I have. It's good to see you back!

smurfette75

4 miles today

Jessie43082

3/21 - 2.70
3/22 - 13.1
3/23 - 3
3/24 - 2
3/25 - 8
3/26 - 1.5
3/29 - 2.70

Total of 33

reallymyBEST

3/28 = 1.5mi
3/29 = 6.25mi

Congrats to those that have finished! I should, too, although I wasn't so certain for the month while I was sick.

I'm also a heat and humidity hater! Thank God, I live in MN where it's tolerable 10mos out of the year. I've heard it's a choice between the humidity in the AM or the heat in the PM. I stick with the mornings just because it works better for me. I have the treadmill to fall back on but usually take heat or humidity (or freezing cold) over the boredom of that contraption for running. Don't mind walking on it so much, though.

smurfette75

2 mile walk today

nulife9727

3/28 - 2.0
3/39 - 4.0
3/30 - 3.5
3/31 - 4.0

PBmaria

I forgot to report my 7 from Friday!

reallymyBEST

3/30 = 1.5mi
3/31 = 3mi
4/1 = 6.75mi

KimertRuns13_1

26.49 mils on 4/1... I am a marathoner!

smurfette75

26.49 mils on 4/1... I am a marathoner!

congrats!!

Alexagetsfit

1st: BRunner26_2: 19.7 miles left. LC: Blythe, CA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 2/27]

2nd: PBMaria. 185.5 miles left. LC: New Orleans, LA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/17]

3rd: Kimertruns13_1. 203.89 miles left. LC: Mobile, AL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

4th: Christa_1983. 221.83 miles left. LC: Tallahasee, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

5th: Really_me. 228.22 miles. LC: Bottle Branch, FL.

6th: Smurfette75. 187.26 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.
7th: Jessie43082. 177.55 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.

8th: Amanda_runs. 166.26 miles. LC: Houston, TX. Woo-hoo! Great Job!
9th: Leslye125. 161.18 miles. LC: Houston, TX. HI!!!! Good work!

10th: Anichols2288. 138.96 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.

11th: Nulife9727. 129.475. LC: Ozona, TX.

12th: AliceIsRunning. 93.7. LC: El Paso, TX.
13th: Nokey73. 93.15. LC: El Paso, TX.
14th: Annasgyal. 88.8 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.
15th: Fierrox5. 84 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.

16th: Thamre. 74.75 miles. LC: Lordsburg, NM.

17th: Ishallnotwant. 53.43 miles. LC: Tucson, AZ.

18th: Rubyred1999. 46.23 miles. LC: Phoenix, AZ.

19th: Chrissle. 38.3 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
20th: Leomentlines. 35.41 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.

21st Promethea79. 17.5 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA.
22nd: Kat_renee. 14.47 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA