It's the July 2014 Challenge!
davemunger
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Welcome to the MFP runners' Team Challenge! Each month we set running goals and then track our miles and encourage each other to keep it up. Check in here for
July!
To join us, all you need to do is visit the spreadsheet below and record your information on the first tab. The second tab tallies the results.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkmK3myW0PepdC05SGZZWHdpc0hBLVY0azZWR0hUT0E
To get started, you need to enter your name and your GOAL for July. Let us know in the comments if you have any difficulties doing this. Then, enter your mileage each day. Everything should be automatically tallied on the second page of the spreadsheet -- please DON'T edit the second page!. Let us know if it's not working and we'll fix it!
Important: Enter your name/goal at the bottom of the list; we'll sort it periodically. It doesn't work to add a name to the middle!
*** Spreadsheet:
As usual -- to refresh the spreadsheet -> click the refresh :happy: button on your browser, or try CTRL+R then CTRL + F5 a couple of times if you are using the Windows OS, or replace the CTRL key with Command key if you are on a MAC, or, Command+R and then Command+Shift+R on a MAC. We will try to update this a few times each week, or you can always visit the Google Doc spreadsheet to see the latest!
( --- refresh browser for latest copy --- )
July:
June:
July!
To join us, all you need to do is visit the spreadsheet below and record your information on the first tab. The second tab tallies the results.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkmK3myW0PepdC05SGZZWHdpc0hBLVY0azZWR0hUT0E
To get started, you need to enter your name and your GOAL for July. Let us know in the comments if you have any difficulties doing this. Then, enter your mileage each day. Everything should be automatically tallied on the second page of the spreadsheet -- please DON'T edit the second page!. Let us know if it's not working and we'll fix it!
Important: Enter your name/goal at the bottom of the list; we'll sort it periodically. It doesn't work to add a name to the middle!
*** Spreadsheet:
As usual -- to refresh the spreadsheet -> click the refresh :happy: button on your browser, or try CTRL+R then CTRL + F5 a couple of times if you are using the Windows OS, or replace the CTRL key with Command key if you are on a MAC, or, Command+R and then Command+Shift+R on a MAC. We will try to update this a few times each week, or you can always visit the Google Doc spreadsheet to see the latest!
( --- refresh browser for latest copy --- )
July:
June:
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In for 175 miles. My training plan is calling for 195 miles but I'll make a conservative goal
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I'm gonna shoot for a hot 150 in July...I think0
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180 miles for me please?0
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Mala (runner475)
I'm in for 140.
Travel days this month. Blech!0 -
Just 100 for me this month. Tapering, 50K on the 26th and then recovery. Low mileage month for me.0
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100 miles for me. I will need to run earlier b/c it is so hot (and I said that last month)!0
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In for 175 miles. My training plan is calling for 195 miles but I'll make a conservative goal
I have NO idea what my plan calls for: I only see it weekly! and, it's mostly by time, not miles. Every "goal" I make is a guess! the only mileage I know for sure are RACES!0 -
140 for me!0
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My plan calls for 165 miles. I find that scary so 150 it is! (Also scary.)0
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70 for me...most I've attempted all year!0
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In for 175 miles. My training plan is calling for 195 miles but I'll make a conservative goal
I'm changing my goal to 120 miles. I'm taking some time off.0 -
In for 180, around the lowest my training plan would call for for the month. I have 10 days of travel, which is again going to complicate things, but I'm trying to plan so I still get a relatively decent week in when gone.0
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I strained my hip on a Trail race last month - the reason for the lower miles in June - and my physical therapist is saying "no" to running for a few weeks. :sad: Guess I need to sit out this month's challenge. Thanks!0
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In for 100 miles this month. I'd like to shoot for 120, but I didn't even make 100 in June so don't want to get too ambitious. Maybe 120 in August! 0
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In for 100--will likely be treadmill for the most part--so hot and humid in florida recently.0
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Time to get in for July.
Training plans call for 150 - formal plan for my first marathon starts on July 21.
Gonna actually cut back a bit because June was such a huge month, and be conservative rather than push.
Putting in 145 as the goal.0 -
Hi Going to be cautious - it is freezing here! Will try for 50 miles and hope for more!0
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I'm signing up for 50 miles.0
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I'm in for 220. Marathon training continues... 0
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Let's see how 175 works for me.0
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75 for me. Trying to get my speed back after Comrades so this month calls for shorter faster runs.0
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Just updated the spreadsheet. Looks like most folks are on track! Almost halfway there; keep it up everyone!0
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Updated the spreadsheet. Again, most folks look to be on track. Keep on entering your miles -- we're almost there!0
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I'm very excited!!! Ran my first sub 30 5K this morning. 25 min!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Today was my last training run before Sat's 50K. Fingers crossed 0
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I'm very excited!!! Ran my first sub 30 5K this morning. 25 min!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Today was my last training run before Sat's 50K. Fingers crossed
Wow, talk about crushing the 30-minute barrier! Awesome! Good luck on your 50k this weekend!0 -
I did not participate this month, but I've run more in 10 days than I did last month! I'll be back for August.0
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50K went great! It was super hot!!! They had a thermometer set out for the runners to see (sadists!). After the first 10.5 mile loop, the temp was 100F. After the second loop. 112 F. By the time I finished, it was only 98F. Placed 2nd in my age division! Woo-Hoo!0
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50K went great! It was super hot!!! They had a thermometer set out for the runners to see (sadists!). After the first 10.5 mile loop, the temp was 100F. After the second loop. 112 F. By the time I finished, it was only 98F. Placed 2nd in my age division! Woo-Hoo!
Wow hat is IMPRESSIVE! 2nd place! wow and a 50K whohoooo! Congrats!
Also, Congrats on your earlier 5K PR - you are on a roll!0 -
I will make my goal (I think), but my left Achilles is acting up again. GRRR. :grumble:
Started a 12 week aggressive treatment earlier this week. Which worked last time, so I am optimistic. I can still run, but have to avoid uphills and aggressive speed work (which I love 
). I am very happy with my Doc! :drinker: (I can still run) Yay. 0 -
I will make my goal (which was a cut back month). The number my training plan is saying for August is scaring me a bit, but a lot will be easy miles as my foot isn't happy when I do speed work. My biggest goal for August is to get that foot pain under control.0
