Attempt the August 2014 Challenge!

davemunger · August 2014

I was really sick at the beginning of the month so I didn't get a chance to run until Aug. 9. I am back on track. I lost days to get miles in so I am going to say my goal is 130.

I'm in for 80 miles. I know we're half way into the month already, but better late than never, right?

Join in the fun!

I've updated the spreadsheet.

Personally this taper is really taking its toll on my mileage. On the other hand if all goes well I'll get 26.2 on Sunday which should help get things back on track!

RunConquerCelebrate · August 2014

I am going to join late this time around shooting for 34 to slowly get my self back on track

Leanz · August 2014

"Personally this taper is really taking its toll on my mileage. On the other hand if all goes well I'll get 26.2 on Sunday which should help get things back on track!"
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Good luck - looking forward to hearing how it goes!!

davemunger · August 2014

Everyone looks to be doing great this month. Just 11 days left, keep it up!

For me, the marathon went pretty well, especially the ascent. It was an awesome experience! I'm finding that I have recovered pretty quickly as well; I'm hoping to do a reasonably long run on Saturday, maybe 12 miles or so.

If you're interested, here's my blog post about the race:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/davemunger/view/race-recap-the-pikes-peak-marathon-688003

tappae · August 2014

Well, I won't be making my monthly goal but, with 2 runs left, I should have my best month since January!

_Josee_ · August 2014

I've reached my goal, and I even broke 200 miles for the first time ever. I also reached my unwritten goal of over 31 hours of running for the month (1 hour a day). And I'm looking at my biggest week ever too.

It's been a good month

Leanz · August 2014

Well I made my goal! But it has been a tough month!

Need glute strengthening exercises - any ideas??

Now I have a rotten cold and bad cough so couldn't do my long run today - did do a short one though

UrbanRunner81 · August 2014

didn't reach my goal. I was sick for 2 weeks but I was only 7 miles short of my goal. I am calling it success.

MelisRunning · September 2014

Made my goal for August. What a tough month of running! Sure hope September brings some easier runs! In for 170 in September.

tappae · September 2014

Well, I ended up with 87.1 miles for the month! I set my goal based on the two weeks in a row that I ran 34 miles last month, but I followed those with a 14 and a 12. I've managed 20 for the last two, and feel really good with that!

davemunger · September 2014

I finished with 159 -- 41 miles short of the goal. But that was mainly because I went on a 51-mile backpacking trip with my daughter last week. Incredible scenery, amazing father-daughter bonding, and a pretty decent running month means an overall win for me. I'm still on the road so I probably won't get the September challenge up until tomorrow or the next day. Great job everyone!

sarahz5 · September 2014

That backpacking trip sounds incredible!

Fell short of my goal because I missed one long run, and with my work schedule I wasn't able to make it up. BUT - at 71ish miles I think it is my biggest month ever by one or two miles.