February Running Challange

bkbenda · February 2014

2/1 – 5.57 miles (bridge run)
2/2 – 10.01 miles (long run)
2/3 – 1.91 miles (with the dog plus circuit training)
2/4 – 4.09 miles (slow – beginning of half marathon training)
2/5 – Rest Day (circuit training)
2/6 – 4.19 miles (easy run)
2/7 – Rest Day (circuit training)
2/8 – 5 miles (easy run)
2/9 – 7.11 miles (bridge run plus circuit training)
2/10 – 4.91 miles (plus circuit training)
2/10 PM – 2.88 miles (with husband)
2/11 – 4.07 miles (steady run)
2/12 – Rest Day (circuit training)
2/13 – 6 miles
2/14 – 9.52 miles (long run so I can enjoy my Valentine’s dinner out! )
2/15 – 4.06 miles (recovery run plus circuit training)
2/16 – Rest Day from running (circuit training plus bike ride)
2/17 – 5.14 miles (easy run)
2/17 PM – 1.8 miles (with husband)
2/18 – 7.25 miles (plus circuit training)
2/19 – 5.36 miles (intervals)
2/20 – 4.45 miles (slow with the dog plus circuit training)
2/21 – 1 mile (treadmill-previous miles are outside, plus strength training and bike in gym due to thunderstorms)
2/22 - 10.02 miles (long run with bridge – 10:34 pace) – Goal met!
2/23 – Run Rest Day (strength training and bike at gym)
2/24 – 5.12 miles (5K PR pace 9:43)
2/25 – .5 miles (strength training and bike at gym)
2/26 – Rest Day
2/27 – 5.06 miles (easy run- last run in February)
2/28 – Rest Day

February Reflection:
This month I started the sub 2:15 half marathon training plan offered through Runkeeper. I also added strength training into my routine. My weight loss stalled however, I have lost inches, increased endurance and improved speed.

What’s Next?:
Continue sub 2:15 training plan
March 1 - Ortega River Run (5 mile) - first official race as a runner and I feel prepared thanks in part to these monthly challenges. Goal – sub 52 min.
March 15 – Gate River Run (15K – 9.3 miles). Goal – sub 1:40
March Goal – 110 miles

Everyone has pushed hard this month despite the weather, illnesses and injuries. Keep up the running and I look forward to what the March challenge brings.

HealthyFocused715 · February 2014

2/3, 3.6 miles outside
2/4 yoga
2/5, 4 miles treadmill
2/6, 3 miles treadmill
2/7, rest
2/8, 5 miles outside!!!
2/9, rest
2/10, 3 miles treadmill
2/11, rest
2/12, 4 miles outside
2/13, 3 miles treadmill;
2/14, rest
2/15, 6 miles through the streets of Old Quebec and along the St. Lawrence!!!! So pretty it was enough to distract me from the cold!
2/16, rest (plenty of city walking but not logging as part of my goal)
2/17, rest
2/18, rest
2/19, 5 miles on treadmill...it's snowing, again.
2/20, rest
2/21, 4 miles on treadmill
2/22, 6.6 miles OUTSIDE!!!! Was hoping to run 7 but Google Maps lied!!!
2/23, rest
2/24, 2 miles, playing catch up!
2/25, 3.2 miles on the treadmill
2/26, 5 miles on the National Mall - so PRETTY!!!!
2/27, 3.3 miles again on the National Mall!! It was cold but it is so nice to be outside and to see the city all lit up!!!

That brings me to a total of 60.7 for the month!!!!! My goal was 60 miles so I'm pleased that I was able to stick with it!!!

ScientificExplorerGirl · February 2014

5.5 more miles today! One more run and I'm there

Kirk_R · February 2014

9 miler tonight... I was tempted to do 10 just to finish the challenge a day early but thought better of it.

boatsie77 · February 2014

Feb 1: 15K Double Bridge Run 9.3 Miles
Feb 3: Walk 2.8 miles
Feb 4: Running on track 4 miles
Feb 7: Walk 3.15 miles
Feb 8: Run 1\2 Marathon 13.1 miles
Feb 11: Run on track 4 miles
Feb 13: Run on track & road 4 miles
Feb 15: Run on road 7 miles
Feb 17: Walk 3.12 miles
Feb 18: Run on track 4 miles
Feb 20: Run on road 4 miles
Feb 24: Long run on road 10 miles
Feb 27: Run on road 4.03 miles

Aaaacccckkk! 2.5 miles short, 1 day left in month and a 5K race on March 1st...maybe a gentle 2.5 mile walk tomorrow is in order.

GenoPrice · February 2014

6 miles easy/recovery run. First HM tomorrow.

Kookyk9s · February 2014

Goal!! Yeah!

Stoshew71 · February 2014

I didn't make my goal due to nursing injuries, but I went over 100 miles. Time to do March's challenge!

Date. Miles today. Miles for Feb
2/1 - 14 mi outside long run - 14
2/2 - REST DAY
2/3 - 6.2 mi outside run - 20.2
2/4 - 6.2 mi outside run - 26.4
2/5 - 4.5 mi outside run - 30.9
2/6 - 4.5 mi outside run - 35.4
2/7 - 3.5 mi outside run - 38.9
2/8 - 14 mi outside long run 52.9
2/9 - REST DAY
2/10 - 4.5 mi treadmill 57.4 <<<<< darn FDL tendinitis is slowing me down n keeping me on the TM
2/11 -2/16 Injury Rest
2/17 - 6.2 mi outside run - 63.6
2/18 - 4 mi treadmill - 67.6
2/19 - 5.2 mi outside run - 72.8
2/20 - 4 mi outside run - 76.8
2/21 - 4.5 mi outside run - 81.3
2/22 - 10 mi outside run - 91.3
2/23 - REST DAY
2/24 - 4 mi outside run 95.3
2/25 - 5 mi outside run 100.3
2/26 - Injury Rest & Taper (Did Elliptical instead)
2/27 - Injury Rest & Taper (Did Elliptical Instead)
2/28 - 4 mi outside run 104.3

Stoshew71 · February 2014

All. Congratulations to everyone that participated. You all did great. I am personally unhappy with myself this month as I was battling some injuries. But I guess that is all a part of running. I am hoping that March will be a different story. I have my first 10K this Sunday and my first Half Marathon that I will be training for in all of March. So I hope to do some big miles. OK!

So it's that time to start a new monthly challange. I already just posted it. Feel free to declare your goals and start logging them tommorow. Good Luck and Thanks again!!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1213605-march-running-challange

Annalisa_87 · February 2014

total run this month was 28km. Hit my goal of averaging a km a day

ScientificExplorerGirl · February 2014

Yeah--another 5.5 miles today. I did it.

50 Miles total and today is my 50th Birthday!! So you see, I had to make it this month even though it was kind of tough

Congratulations to everyone :drinker:

Greytfish · February 2014

Mine won't let me update anymore. IT can't seem to find my ticker, and I don't have my separate log. Oh, well. Tomorrow's a new month.

Kookyk9s · February 2014

Emery313 · February 2014

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autumnblade75 · February 2014

2/3/14 - 5.25 miles
2/5/14 - 5 miles
2/7/14 - 4 miles
2/10/14 - 4 miles
2/11/14 - 4 miles
2/12/14 - 3.25 miles
2/14/14 - 5.5 miles
2/17/14 - 4 miles
2/19/14 - 5 miles
2/21/14 - 5.5 miles
2/24/14 - 4.5 miles
2/26/14 - 5 miles
2/28/14 - 5 miles

Goal Achieved!