December Running Challenge

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  • Runningmischka
    Runningmischka Posts: 386 Member
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    12/2 = strength training
    12/3 = 6 miles
    12/4 = strength training
    12/6 = 7 miles
    12/7 = 7 miles + 1 miles with the dog
    12/8 = 7 miles
    12/9 = strength training
    12/11 = strength training + 6.5 miles
    12/13 = 6.5 miles
    12/15 = 7 miles
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member
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    I did 4 miles on 12/13 and 4 on 12/14 bringing my monthly total to 31. I need to get in some longer runs in order to meet my goal this month! Though I think I should get double points for Saturday's run - 4 miles on wet trails pushing the double Bob stroller (about 100lbs betweent he kids and stroller). Fun but exhausting! My oldest got out and ran a few of the hills with me and lightened the load a bit. :p
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    shanaber wrote: »
    For anyone contemplating a Holiday Running streak this is a cute article:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/a-season-to-streak?adbid=10152466048126987&adbpl=fb&adbpr=9815486986&cid=socMOT_20141213_37245027

    I did actually LOL on that one -- especially when he ran in jeans before his company arrived. Thanks for sharing. I wasn't familiar with a streak until I saw Fabnine and others post "streak" next to their mileage. I'm tempted to try it! I hate the days I take off but everyone keeps telling me "you must take a day of rest"!

    I was looking at the calendar last night and mapping out my exercise for the rest of December and thought about running on Christmas day, but I was thinking it sounded a little obsessive. Then again, I don't care what people think anymore. :wink:
  • HealthyFocused715
    HealthyFocused715 Posts: 340 Member
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    12/1, 4.5 miles, treadmill
    12/2, 4.5 miles, treadmill
    12/3, 4.5 miles, treadmill
    12/4, Zumba
    12/5, 4.5 miles. treadmill
    12/8, 1.5 miles, treadmill (&Zumba) - a pure frustration run (family drama), felt much better after!
    12/9, Zumba
    12/10, Zumba
    12/11, rest
    12/12, walk
    12/13, 4.15 miles, treadmill
    12/14, 4.12 miles, treadmill
    12/15, 3 miles, treadmill

    30.77 total; 70 goal
  • HealthyFocused715
    HealthyFocused715 Posts: 340 Member
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    Ohhim wrote: »
    Definitely mastered the treadmill on the cruise ship trick this past week as the top deck running track wasn't open for more than 1 run due to strong winds. The secret to it seems to be just picking the machine closest to the centerline of the boat and fixating on the horizon.

    Dec 14 - 20 miles
    Dec 13 - 5 miles
    Dec 11 - 5 miles
    Dec 10 - 8 miles
    Dec 9 - 5 miles
    Dec 7 - 13 miles
    Dec 6 - 8 miles
    Dec 4 - 5 miles
    Dec 3 - 5 miles
    Dec 2 - 5 miles

    Total: 79 miles
    Goal: 168 miles

    OMG - I feel seasick just reading about it!! That's commitment there!! Well done!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,399 Member
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    @ddmom0811 - I tried a streak in November. My goal was to run every day that month. I only made it through 11 days and I had to take a day off - my body was exhausted. I have so much respect now though, for Fabnine and others who run everyday! I know I will try it again at some point - maybe next year over the holidays :laugh:
    As for running on Christmas - heck yes! I went for a long run on Thanksgiving too. It is a chance to get away from the craziness for an hour or so! Consider it a Christmas present to yourself!
  • Ewestlu
    Ewestlu Posts: 36 Member
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    Haven't posted in about a week but I've gotten a couple runs in including my longest ever of 8 miles :)

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  • ilike2dance
    ilike2dance Posts: 35 Member
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    Halfway to my goal!

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  • johnsonnelly
    johnsonnelly Posts: 103 Member
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    Dec 1 - 2 miles
    Dec 2 - 1.1 miles
    Dec 3 - Rest
    Dec 4 - Rest
    Dec 5 - 3.1 miles (5k)
    Dec 6 - 3.1 miles (5k)
    Dec 7 - Rest
    Dec 8 - 3.1 miles (5k)
    Dec 9 - Rest
    Dec 10 - 4 miles
    Dec 11 - Elliptical (not taken off of ticker)
    Dec 12 - 4 miles
    Dec 13 - 2.15 miles (just not feeling it)
    Dec 14 - Christmas Shopping so I walked for hours (not taken off of ticker)
    Dec 15 - 4 miles


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    It looks like I will beat my goal which is a pretty amazing feeling given my hectic life at the moment. I realize that my runs are not very long compared to some but if you would have told me in March, when I started running consistently, that I would be where I am today I would have never believed you! :)
  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
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    shanaber wrote: »
    For anyone contemplating a Holiday Running streak this is a cute article:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/a-season-to-streak?
    "I found out legs don't hurt on days off when you never take a day off. You never feel guilty about the run you don't take when you take them all. You don't have favorite running clothes—you have whatever is clean and whatever works, which is whatever you happen to grab when you reach into the drawer. Individual runs are not important, but running as a whole feels more so."

    @shanaber & @ddmom811 and anyone else considering a streak this quote from that article summed up streak running for me. Well- except that I actually do still have favorite running clothes. I'm kind of a girly girl. After only 113 days running is just another part of my everyday life it really is like brushing my teeth. In the beginning I felt guilty for choosing the just 1 mile option, but the truth is some days I have other things to do. So I get my mile in and I go on living. Streak running has taken the performance pressure off. There's no one to beat and nothing to prove just me and the ground beneath my feet.
    briebee7 wrote: »
    I did 4 miles on 12/13 and 4 on 12/14 bringing my monthly total to 31. I need to get in some longer runs in order to meet my goal this month! Though I think I should get double points for Saturday's run - 4 miles on wet trails pushing the double Bob stroller (about 100lbs between the kids and stroller). Fun but exhausting! My oldest got out and ran a few of the hills with me and lightened the load a bit. :p
    double points for the double Bob & double that again for soggy wet trails-absolutely! :D

    _Date___ Miles
    Dec 1 ___7.1am+6.4pm (& a hike up Monadnock too)
    Dec 2 ___1.3 streak -snowing again
    Dec 3 ___10.4am -icy w\freezing rain (No pm run)
    Dec 4 ___4.1 beautiful clear night skies forgot I was only going out for 1 mile
    Dec 5 ___3.5
    Dec 6 ___10.4 snow & rain mix
    Dec 7 ___3.1 @12F
    Dec 8 ___1.5pm too cold/tired for more after AM hike up/run down Mt. Tecumseh
    Dec 9 ___4.2 another rain/snow mix
    Dec 10 __12.9am+9.3pm both in cold rain -at least it wasn't snowing
    Dec 11 __3.5 snow again
    Dec 12 __1.3 snow again
    Dec 13 __1.4 clear finally
    Dec 14 __7.6 beautiful 36F & sunny- I pulled out the shorts!
    Dec 15 __1.3 + hike up/run down Cannon Mountain-Lovin' this winter hiking!

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  • BChanFit
    BChanFit Posts: 209 Member
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    12/4: 3.11 miles
    12/5: 2.25 miles
    12/6: 4.00 miles
    12/7: 4.19 miles
    12/8: 1.00 mile
    12/9: 5.61 miles
    12/11: 3.56 miles
    12/12: 2.00 miles
    12/14: 5.02 miles
    12/15: 3.21 miles


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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,399 Member
    edited December 2014
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    johnsonnelly wrote: »
    It looks like I will beat my goal which is a pretty amazing feeling given my hectic life at the moment. I realize that my runs are not very long compared to some but if you would have told me in March, when I started running consistently, that I would be where I am today I would have never believed you! :)
    Isn't it a wonderful feeling to look back at where you were and how much you have accomplished? Your runs are great and one of these days when time permits you will go out for 3-4 and run 5 or even 6 and then a long run of 8! Watch out it is addicting!! :bigsmile: Great job!!

  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    Dec 1 - 3.5
    Dec 2- strength training
    Dec 3- 3.4
    Dec 4- strength training
    Dec 5 - 3.5
    Dec 6 - 3.5
    Dec 7 - 32 mile bike ride
    Dec 8 - 3.5
    Dec 9 - Strength training
    Dec 10 - 3.5
    Dec 11 - rest
    Dec 12 - 3.5 AM and strength training PM
    Dec 13 - biking 28 miles
    Dec 14 - 3.5, then 12 miles biking.
    Dec 15 - strength training
    Dec 16 - 3.5



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  • ashleyboyes
    ashleyboyes Posts: 19 Member
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  • SLHysell
    SLHysell Posts: 247 Member
    edited December 2014
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    Halfway through the month, and I'm halfway to the goal. Right on track!

    I missed posting after the 12/12 run. This catches things up. My runs are gradually getting longer. I'm increasing distance on a percentage basis; that's why the distances are so oddball. On an up note, my knees are still holding out. Yay!

    12/3/2014 - 3.33 Miles - Cumulative 3.33 Miles.
    12/4/2014 - 4.12 Miles - Cumulative 7.45 Miles
    12/6/2014 - 3.14 Miles - Cumulative 10.59 Miles (Set a 5K PR on this one of 27:23)
    12/8/2014 - 2.13 Miles - Cumulative 12.72 Miles
    12/9/2014 - 4.08 Miles - Cumulative 16.80
    12/11/2014 - 4.28 Miles - Cumulative 21.08
    12/12/2014 - 2.62 Miles - Cumulative 23.70
    12/14/2014 - 4.72 Miles - Cumulative 28.42

    GOAL: 50 Miles

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  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
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    I took some time off and I was able to get some miles in yesterday. I probably will not make my goal this challenge, but that is okay.
  • sarabigod
    sarabigod Posts: 16 Member
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    Catching up this week on my plan :) Thrilled to be past the half-way mark!!

    And, I'm liking the idea of a run on Christmas... will make that happen.

    12/1... 1.75...1.75
    12/3....2....3.75
    12/5...2... 5.75
    12/10...1.75...7.5
    12/12... 2.25...9.75
    12/16...2.25... 12
    12/17...1.75...13.75

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  • Remus42
    Remus42 Posts: 149 Member
    edited December 2014
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    Dec 1 - 14k hike
    Dec 2 - 5.5k run
    Dec 3 - Strength training
    Dec 4 - 5k run
    Dec 5 - rest day
    Dec 6 - strength training and 2k run
    Dec 7 - rest day
    Dec 8 - Long work day/ rest day
    Dec 9 - 6.5k run
    Dec 10 - Crazy rain storm = rest day for me.
    Dec 11 - 6k run in beautiful 12 degree weather for December. Felt more like spring than winter.
    Dec 12- Rest day
    Dec 13 - 5k run ( time was 26:54, not my fastest but one of them :smile: )
    Dec 14 - 5k run ( even better time than the day before 26:25)
    Dec 15 - 8k walk with the dog
    Dec 16 - 5k run

    Total for the month 40k. My goal this month is 60k. So that leaves me only 20k.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today. Miles for December

    12/1 6.2 miles - 6.2
    12/2 4 miles - 10.2
    12/3 4 miles - 14.2
    12/4 5.25 miles - 19.45
    12/5 4 miles - 23.45
    12/6 9 miles - 32.45
    12/7 REST
    12/8 4 miles - 36.45
    12/9 4 miles - 40.45
    12/10 2 miles - 42.45
    12/11 2.3 miles - 44.75
    12/12 REST DAY
    12/13 26.2 miles - 70.95 <<< Rocket City Marathon (3:50:15)
    12/14 REST DAY
    12/15 REST DAY
    12/16 REST DAY

    However I did do a brisk walk yesterday for a mile and about to do another mile long brisk walk. I am in reverse taper mode from the marathon on Saturday.

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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    1 Dec - 7.2mi, easy effort
    2 Dec - 5.2mi, 12x hill repeats
    3 Dec - 8.1mi, midweek long, easy effort + 3.2 trail
    4 Dec - 6mi, fartlek/Strava bashing
    5 Dec - 8.2mi, easy/rain
    6 Dec - 6.1mi, easy w/the girl
    7 Dec - 3.3mi, easy
    8 Dec - 10mi + 6.4mi, both easy
    9 Dec - 6mi with 2mi @tempo (6:25, 6:15)
    10 Dec - 8.3mi, midweek longish, +3mi w/the girl
    11 Dec - 5mi, easy
    12 Dec - 7mi, 4x Yasso 800s (3:18, 3:18, 3:17, 3:16), +3.1mi easy
    13 Dec - 7.1mi, technical trail, +5.3 easy
    14 Dec - 12mi long (new PR of 74 MPW)
    15 Dec - 8.2mi, easy
    16 Dec - 6.5mi, hill repeats/Strava bashing

    Total: 135.5mi
    Goal: 250mi

    Current Streak:
    39 days (323.7 mi)

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