November Running Challenge
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I just got back from a run that was the longest run I have ever done (7.24km, which is not huge but for me it is) AND the second fastest I have ever run (7:12 minutes a km, again not particularly fast but great for me). I have no idea what I'm doing right, but I hope I keep doing it
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EmilyStopFlying wrote: »I just got back from a run that was the longest run I have ever done (7.24km, which is not huge but for me it is) AND the second fastest I have ever run (7:12 minutes a km, again not particularly fast but great for me). I have no idea what I'm doing right, but I hope I keep doing it
It's a great feeling isn't it??
I remember the buzz I got from my longest ever runs....each one made me more determined to keep going and push just a little bit harder next time!!
You are doing fabulously!!!!
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I'm getting there! Just started running outside and I have to say "I love it". It's really different from running inside on the treadmill.
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1/11- 12km
2/11-6.5km
3/11-6.4km
4/11- 5km
5/11-4.5km
6/11-rest
7/11-7.5km
41.9/160km
118.1km to go.
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11/1 - 6.2 first 10K completed!
11/2 - rest day
11/3 - 6.72 miles
11/4 - 7.68 miles
11/5 - 6.53 miles
11/6 - rest day
11/7 - 6.3 miles - okay I'm going to whine about the 25 mph wind out of the North. But will say it was cool to see the sun coming up in the East while the moon was going down in the West.
Total: 33.43 miles out of 100
I was driving my daughter to school this morning and she said "Mom can you register me for the Bridge Street Half Marathon?". I was shocked she has never shown much interest in running a race over 10K. I'm so excited she wants to challenge herself like that.
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Ms_Kriss1982 wrote: »I'm getting there! Just started running outside and I have to say "I love it". It's really different from running inside on the treadmill.
Welcome to the outside - it's awesome, glad you are enjoying it!EmilyStopFlying wrote: »I just got back from a run that was the longest run I have ever done (7.24km, which is not huge but for me it is) AND the second fastest I have ever run (7:12 minutes a km, again not particularly fast but great for me). I have no idea what I'm doing right, but I hope I keep doing it
That is awesome - congrats!!!Training plan calls for a half marathon this weekend, but doing an olympic triathlon instead (just 6.2 running after 40k biking/1.5k swimming) that day, so trying to figure out if I should make up the gap later in the day, rest post-race, or do something different.
Wow - sounds like fun - though I doubt I could swim that far with a shark chasing me! Have a great time and let us know how you did.
End of week one and everyone is doing great! Braving the cold (and the heat!) and getting in those miles. Awesome
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1/11 ill (manflu)
2/11 ill (2nd day - obviously a serious dose of manflu)
3/11 REST
4/11 4.35
5/11 4.25 (8.6)
6/11 6.23 (14.83)
7/11 REST
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11/01 = 6 miles
11/02 = 0 miles, Sunda-funday with the family
11/03 = 6.5 miles, evening outdoors run, which never happens! Just trying to change things up a little
11/04 = 0 miles, strength training
11/05 = 6.5 miles, outdoors
11/06 = 0 miles, strength training
11/07 = 7 miles, outdoors
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I've been having a bad week so I'm way behind... grandfather in hospital and other fun stuff.0
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Got in 4.5 miles. Yippee!!! I felt great! I ran inside on my treadmill again (sorry peeps, not running in the freezing rain....nope, you can't make me). My dogs just lay there staring at me with thier puppy dog eyes. "Why don't you take us for a run....we love tripping you....and yanking you around to chase birds....it's soooo fun!!!). Poor things....an Unwalked dog, so sad!!!
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Minnygirl1 wrote: »
Too funny! I'm with you on the cold rain, no thank you.InnerInsanity wrote: »I've been having a bad week so I'm way behind... grandfather in hospital and other fun stuff.
Sorry to hear your grandfather isn't well, hope he's better soon.
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Training plan calls for a half marathon this weekend, but doing an olympic triathlon instead (just 6.2 running after 40k biking/1.5k swimming) that day, so trying to figure out if I should make up the gap later in the day, rest post-race, or do something different.
Adjusting training plans is complicated
What are you training for?
Breaking up your long run defeats the purpose of your long run, so making the difference up later won't mean as much. Depending how you feel the next day, you can try for the 13 miles the next day afterwards or just scrap it altogether and get back on track the following weekend.0 -
11/3 - 3 miles
11/4 - 3.4 miles
11/7 - 3.75 miles![exercise.png[\img]](http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wxFvwTT/exercise.png[\img])
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Hi everyone...recently started running again, so I figured I would give this running challenge a try. I ran a little over 27 miles last month. I was convinced by a fellow runner that I needed to bump this month's goal up to 35. So we'll see what happens :-)
11/1 3.5 miles
11/3 4.11 miles
11/5 3.21 miles0 -
great job everyone!! going to try to squeeze it in tonight...scary in the dark though, especially if i had my toddler to push!0
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What he said! You can run 7 miles twice in a day for a total of 14 miles, but it's nothing like the physical & mental demand of running 14 miles. Post race rest is also an important part of running.Training plan calls for a half marathon this weekend, but doing an olympic triathlon instead (just 6.2 running after 40k biking/1.5k swimming) that day, so trying to figure out if I should make up the gap later in the day, rest post-race, or do something different.
Adjusting training plans is complicated
What are you training for?
Breaking up your long run defeats the purpose of your long run, so making the difference up later won't mean as much. Depending how you feel the next day, you can try for the 13 miles the next day afterwards or just scrap it altogether and get back on track the following weekend.
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11/1: 8.32 miles
11/4: 4.01 miles
11/6: 5.34 miles
11/7: 3.03 miles
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I'm so exited for you! Will you run it with her?skippygirlsmom wrote: »I was driving my daughter to school this morning and she said "Mom can you register me for the Bridge Street Half Marathon?". I was shocked she has never shown much interest in running a race over 10K. I'm so excited she wants to challenge herself like that.
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I run before sunrise or after dark often. Of course I wear a reflective vest, but my Knuckle Lights are my favorite. They give off plenty of light & I can direct the beams better than a headlamp. Hope you can get out there to run!veganbettie wrote: »great job everyone!! going to try to squeeze it in tonight...scary in the dark though, especially if i had my toddler to push!
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_Date___ Miles____ Total
Nov 1 ____16.3 _____ 16.3
Nov 2 ____7.1 ______ 23.4
Nov 3 ____6.2+8.1___ 37.7
Nov 4 ____1 streak___ 38.7
Nov 5 ____6.2+7.2___ 52.1
Nov 6 ____1 streak___ 53.1
Nov 7 ____5.1_______ 58.2
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So, morning runs are definitely easier than afternoon runs.0 -
First run since my marathon! Everything still works!
11/02/2014 26.2 miles
11/07/2014 3.2 miles
Total 29.4 miles0 -
11/1........7.00.........7.00
11/2........8.75........15.75 (hit 1,600 mile mark)
11/4........4.00........19.75
11/7........6.00........25.75
34 degrees and steady rain....
Ticker is about useless... 1,615 of 2000 (385 to go)
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Welcome back Marathoner Elizabeth! Glad you're recovered & running again!RunnerElizabeth wrote: »First run since my marathon! Everything still works!
11/02/2014 26.2 miles
11/07/2014 3.2 miles
Total 29.4 miles
34 is cold, but 34 in the rain must have been miserable. Only 385 to go- You Can Do This!LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
11/1........7.00.........7.00
11/2........8.75........15.75 (hit 1,600 mile mark)
11/4........4.00........19.75
11/7........6.00........25.75
34 degrees and steady rain....
Ticker is about useless... 1,615 of 2000 (385 to go)
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Goal for November: 70miles
11/1 3.15
11/2 rest
11/3 unplanned rest
11/4 3.58
11/5 6.06
11/6 bike day
11/7 3.2
Total: 15.82
(ticker is my goal for 2014 and accumulation to date)
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Was out of town for business which messes up my running schedule. Missed one of my days and had a sluggish run the one day I got out.
Got a chance to break out a new long sleeve running shirt this morning. Also had a chance to try my new running socks (was getting blisters with my other socks). Had a nice 6.3 run this morning and my long run scheduled (9 miles) for Sunday.
With the colder weather coming next week, I'm going to try to buy some more winter gear this weekend. As a new runner, I'm struggling trying to figure out how many layers I will need for each run. It was 46 and sunny when I left this morning. The long sleeve base layer shirt and shorts were perfect. Next week it's forecast to be in the 30s in the morning...I'm thinking a thin running jacket as another layer...I'm worried about having too many clothes than not enough....any advice?
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1/11 ill (manflu)
2/11 ill (2nd day - obviously a serious dose of manflu)
3/11 REST
4/11 4.35
5/11 4.25 (8.6)
6/11 6.23 (14.83)
7/11 REST
8/11 3.15 (17.98) 0 -
Long run done! That's another 7.46 miles down.
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1.11. - 8.6km
3.11. - 4.5km
5.11. - 5.7km
7.11. - 4.4km
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23.2 (of 50) km
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11/1 - 5k color run
11/3 - 3.1
11/4 - 2.12
11/6 - 4
11/8 - 3.1
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