January Running Challenge
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Did you go out in the pouring rain or after it slowed late this afternoon? Proud of you for getting out there in either case! I was so happy today was my rest day and I got my 7 mile rain run in yesterday when the rain was still pretty light.Lesleycali wrote: »1/11-- 6.5 miles, trail, mud mud mud
Thank you guys, I so didn't want to go so I checked in here and saw all you guys and gals running. It made me get my butt out the door and my feet on the (muddy) trails. Woo hoo
I did go out and drive the course for the half next weekend. We went after it got dark so I could see what the lighting is like since it will be dark (starts at 5:30am eek!) Good news is it is pretty much all flat - not even an overpass to navigate, bad news is it is not scenic at all and goes thru some pretty run down areas
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1/1-3.10 Miles done
1/2-2.9 miles done
1/3-1.24 miles done
1/4-
1/5-
1/6-
1/7-2 miles
1/8-
1/9-1 mile done
1/10-
1/11-4 miles
14.24/25 miles done!!0 -
1/2 - 3.48 miles
1/12 - 3.16 miles
Finally made it back outside to run!
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Jan 1 - 5K on the beach;
Jan 2 - rest
Jan 3 - 34 mile bike ride
Jan 4 - 4.5
Jan 5 - Strength Training
Jan 6 - 4.0
Jan 7 - rest
Jan 8 - 4.1
Jan 9 - strength training
Jan 10 - 4.5
Jan 11 - 3.4 and 24 mile bike ride
Jan 12 - 3.3 - very foggy and creepy out at 4:30! But fun, easy run.
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Up to 20 miles, but my knee is not letting me run today--- hopefully back at it tomorrow.
1/1: 3 miles
1/2: cross-train
1/3: 4 miles
1/4: rest
1/5: 3 miles
1/6: 2.5 miles
1/7: cross-train
1/8: 2.5 miles
1/9: cross-train
1/10: 5 miles
To-date: 20 miles
Goal: 40
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I'm excited I found this! My goal for January is 75 miles.
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Im gonna shoot for 25 miles, still a newbie here. I did 2 yesterday!0
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Jan 1: 3.22 Treadmill run
Jan 2: Strength
Jan 3: Rest
Jan 4: 5.00 Greenway Run
Jan 5: 3.15 Treadmill Run
Jan 6: Strength
Jan 7: 3.27 Treadmill Intervals
Jan 8: 3.00 Treadmill Run
Jan 9: Cross Train/BodyCombat
Jan10: Rest
Jan 11: 6.00 Greenway Run
Total: 23.64 miles of 80
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Date Miles today. Miles for January
1/1 8 miles - 8
1/2 9 miles - 17
1/3 REST DAY
1/4 8.85 miles - 25.85
1/5 6.2 miles - 32.05
1/6 7 miles - 39.05
1/7 6.2 miles - 45.25
1/8 8 miles 53.25 <<< 8 degrees is cold for Alabama
1/9 6.2 miles 59.45
1/10 14 miles 73.45
1/11 9 miles 82.45
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I think it's interesting how different people define long verses short mileage. I see a lot of people excited for having done 30 miles and a lot of posts apologizing for only having done 30 miles. For me, 30 is a lot considering how many miles I was able to do not that long ago. Also, when I tell my non-runner friends I went out for a 7 mile run, they can't even comprehend it. I don't know how many times I've heard someone say, "I can't even imagine running a mile."
01/01/2015 - 5.02 Miles - Cumulative 5.02 Miles
01/04/2015 - 6.53 Miles - Cumulative 11.55 Miles
01/06/2015 - 6.70 Miles - Cumulative 18.25 Miles
01/08/2015 - 4.50 Miles - Cumulative 22.75 Miles (Brrrrr...it was cold!)
01/11/2015 - 7.35 Miles - Cumulative 30.10 Miles
GOAL: 75 Miles
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A little slow off the start. But it's been crazy cold here -26 with the windchill and I was not feeling that.
So mostly been walking the dog and went skating once. But yesterday finally got out and ran. And went again today.
Jan 11- 5k
Jan 12- 5k
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Did you go out in the pouring rain or after it slowed late this afternoon? Proud of you for getting out there in either case! I was so happy today was my rest day and I got my 7 mile rain run in yesterday when the rain was still pretty light.Lesleycali wrote: »1/11-- 6.5 miles, trail, mud mud mud
Thank you guys, I so didn't want to go so I checked in here and saw all you guys and gals running. It made me get my butt out the door and my feet on the (muddy) trails. Woo hoo
I did go out and drive the course for the half next weekend. We went after it got dark so I could see what the lighting is like since it will be dark (starts at 5:30am eek!) Good news is it is pretty much all flat - not even an overpass to navigate, bad news is it is not scenic at all and goes thru some pretty run down areas
Hey there! You're in SoCal, too? How fun! Now I'm curious where your half is! Good luck on your race
I actually went when it was just light rain, so I didn't get too wet, although my feet did! Glad it was a rest day for you! Looks beautiful out there today.0 -
Knocked out a decent chunk with a 15K this past weekend!
21.89/60 so far.0 -
You're absolutely right. Running, like life, is relative to the sum total of your experiences. As long as we keep our own successes as the mark we press against we can continue to challenge that level, push beyond it, and succeed. If we look ahead to someone else's mark as a lofty goal to one day achieve, we must be careful not to perceive ourselves as failures.I think it's interesting how different people define long verses short mileage. I see a lot of people excited for having done 30 miles and a lot of posts apologizing for only having done 30 miles. For me, 30 is a lot considering how many miles I was able to do not that long ago. Also, when I tell my non-runner friends I went out for a 7 mile run, they can't even comprehend it. I don't know how many times I've heard someone say, "I can't even imagine running a mile."
One day I may be able to increase my mileage to match @SonicDeathMonkey80, @Stoshew71 or @LoneWolfRunner, but I cannot measure my success by their ability.
Cold and heat tolerance vary from one runner to the next. I discovered this winter that 14F can be unbearable or delightful. It depends on the humidity, the wind, the precipitation and my mental frame of mind.
Add to all of that, one day we may become physically disabled and have to fight for every single mile we run. We may never be able to run again. If you're a runner every mile you run today is a gift.
Go run. Enjoy your gift.
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You're absolutely right. Running, like life, is relative to the sum total of your experiences. As long as we keep our own successes as the mark we press against we can continue to challenge that level, push beyond it, and succeed. If we look ahead to someone else's mark as a lofty goal to one day achieve, we must be careful not to perceive ourselves as failures.I think it's interesting how different people define long verses short mileage. I see a lot of people excited for having done 30 miles and a lot of posts apologizing for only having done 30 miles. For me, 30 is a lot considering how many miles I was able to do not that long ago. Also, when I tell my non-runner friends I went out for a 7 mile run, they can't even comprehend it. I don't know how many times I've heard someone say, "I can't even imagine running a mile."
One day I may be able to increase my mileage to match @SonicDeathMonkey80, @Stoshew71 or @LoneWolfRunner, but I cannot measure my success by their ability.
Cold and heat tolerance vary from one runner to the next. I discovered this winter that 14F can be unbearable or delightful. It depends on the humidity, the wind, the precipitation and my mental frame of mind.
Add to all of that, one day we may become physically disabled and have to fight for every single mile we run. We may never be able to run again. If you're a runner every mile you run today is a gift.
Go run today; enjoy your gift.
It's funny, I talked to 2 people in my church this weekend. My wife also runs but is training for only 5K's and 10K's right now, but she is able to bust out a slow 3 or 4 miler without stopping or walking now. About 3 or 4 months ago, she couldn't run more than a mile without the need to take a walk break.
Anyway, my wife and I are trying to start up a running group within our church. The 2 women we spoke to this weekend claimed they couldn't run 5 minutes without needing to stop. I explained to them the concept of C25K and run/walk intervals. It takes time, but if you stay consistent you will eventually be able to run many miles over time. The key is starting off slow and being consistent.0 -
1 Jan - 6mi, easy
2 Jan - 6.2mi, easy
3 Jan - 10mi trail
4 Jan - 7mi trail w/girl
5 Jan - 8.1mi, easy
6 Jan - 8mi, easy, snow!
7 Jan - 6mi, easy, -10°, +4mi w/girl
8 Jan - 7mi, 6x Yasso 800s @6:40, treddy
9 Jan - 10mi, easy, treddy
10 Jan - 6mi trail race, 2mi cooldown, 6th overall, 2nd AG
11 Jan - 3.7mi easy w/girl
12 Jan - 8mi easy, treddy
Total: 91.9mi
Goal: 230mi
Current Streak:
66 days (537mi)
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You're absolutely right. Running, like life, is relative to the sum total of your experiences. As long as we keep our own successes as the mark we press against we can continue to challenge that level, push beyond it, and succeed. If we look ahead to someone else's mark as a lofty goal to one day achieve, we must be careful not to perceive ourselves as failures.I think it's interesting how different people define long verses short mileage. I see a lot of people excited for having done 30 miles and a lot of posts apologizing for only having done 30 miles. For me, 30 is a lot considering how many miles I was able to do not that long ago. Also, when I tell my non-runner friends I went out for a 7 mile run, they can't even comprehend it. I don't know how many times I've heard someone say, "I can't even imagine running a mile."
One day I may be able to increase my mileage to match @SonicDeathMonkey80, @Stoshew71 or @LoneWolfRunner, but I cannot measure my success by their ability.
Cold and heat tolerance vary from one runner to the next. I discovered this winter that 14F can be unbearable or delightful. It depends on the humidity, the wind, the precipitation and my mental frame of mind.
Add to all of that, one day we may become physically disabled and have to fight for every single mile we run. We may never be able to run again. If you're a runner every mile you run today is a gift.
Go run. Enjoy your gift.
I love this. I have goofy knees and have struggled with injuries all this year. Each running day is indeed a gift. -- I added the bold emphasis above.
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1/1/2015: 3.94 miles outside
1/2/2015: 3.46 miles treadmill
1/3/2015: 1.95 miles outside, because I was too lazy to drive to the gym (?!)
1/4/2015: 4.34 miles treadmill, driving to the gym was terrifying (ask me about my POS car.)
1/5/2015: Rest (replaced car and dealt with insurance)
1/6/2015: Rest (still dealing with insurance - switching to new agency)
1/7/2015: 3.52 miles treadmill (and running around with old insurance agency, some more!)
1/9/2015: 4.21 miles treadmill
1/12/2015: 3.5 miles treadmill
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