February Running Challenge
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@italysharon I do full body strength training twice a week, and squats/lunges/deadlifts are a big part of it. The soreness goes away eventually, I no longer get it, unless I take a long break from lifting. I truly think strengthening my thighs, hamstring and gluteus helped improving my running. As much as I love running, I do enjoy weight lifting and at times really looking forward to it.
@johnsonnelly @shanaber @skippygirlsmom @beaches1960 Way to go, ladies! Congrats on reaching your goal during this short month! Onto the next challenge
My better half gave a very nice Valentines Day gift: he cut out a picture of running shoes from one of my old RW magazines, put it in a card, and said "You pick your shoes, I pick up the bill"
So I will be getting a nice bright pair of kicks to match everyone's here 
OK back to business. My last run of the month, since we are traveling tomorrow, and then it's March!
2/1 = 6.5 miles
2/3 = strength training
2/4 = 6.5 miles
2/5 = strength training
2/6 = 6.5 miles
2/7 = 5.5 miles
2/9 = 6.5 miles
2/10 = strength training
2/12 = strength training
2/13 = 6.5 miles
2/14 = 5 miles
2/15 = 6 miles
2/17 = 5 miles
2/18 = 3 miles
2/19 = strength training
2/20 = 6.5 miles
2/21 = Super snowy Saturday. No running today!
2/22 = 6.5 miles + snow shoveling
2/23 = 3.5 miles. A quick run before Monday madness
2/25 = 6.5 miles
2/27 = 5 miles
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Training2BeFast wrote: »Assuming I stay healthy, I'd like to join the March challenge. I do more rowing than running but am beginning to run (again) after several months of not.
I do it on a treadmill though, so for some, it may not be "qualified" miles/time.
Thus far, I've run about 33 miles this month as compared to rowed about 144 miles. Both numbers will go up before Feb is done.
130 out of 161 of my February miles were treadmill. Running is running!!
Thanks for this and all the others that chimed in with the same sort of remarks! Much appreciated.
My Feb. miles are 36.75 miles0 -
juliet3455 wrote: »cooter_mom wrote: »you people that run in the cold....crazy! All of you! Crazy!
Thanks that's the best compliment I have had all year.
No running right now of any type-sprained ankle skiing injury.
Not from the hill. Not from the Pub.
Loading the suitcase in the car and stepped on what was the only loose piece of ice and went for a ride.
Isn't that the way? Can't be from anything 'fun'. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!0 -
@italysharon - I lift 2x/wk with a trainer and try to get in another one on my own. It is full body, however, Tuesdays are typically more focused on legs and I take Wednesday as a rest day for that reason. That said we did barbell split squats last night and I am definitely feeling it this morning :laugh: We also avoid leg specific sets for 1.5-2 weeks before a race as well.italysharon wrote: »Question: For those of you who lift weights as well as run, do you only do upper body, or do you also do squats, lunges, etc…? I am so sore! I'm finding it hard to add miles with strength training (I haven't marked anything here other than running…and skiing but I also do strength and a few other things). TIA!
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Everyone got me wanting new shoes! My boss gave me a $120 gift card to Fleet Feet and I have a coupon from a run and I think a gift from a run so I think I need to head down there on Saturday 0
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Fri 2/27 3 miles – Speed intervals 1:05 min, easy run 1:55 min
Sat 2/21 8 miles - Slow & steady
Fri 2/20 3.73 miles - Speed intervals 1 min, easy run 2min
Thurs 2/19 2.67 miles - Easy run
Sat 2/7 2 miles - Easy run
Total: 19.4
Feb goal: 48 miles; 28.6 to go
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@skippygirlsmom, @shanaber, @Runningmischka …maybe the 1 1/2 week off (kids school break) lifting did it for me because this week my legs are on fire! I do pump at the gym, it is a good one, with squats, lunges, dead lifts…full body 2X a week. Hopefully I will adjust soon :-) What doesn't kill you…. right? lol
On another note: I'm done! I didn't want to get on the treadmill at all this morning, procrastinated, was only going to do 1-2 miles, but ended up finishing the last 5 1/2… so tomorrow is a rest day, then on to March! woo hoo!
Congratulations to everyone who made a goal and ran this month!
2/1: Superbowl Sunday! no run
2/2: 6 miles on treadmill… struggled with this one but got it done
2/3: 3 miles treadmill
2/4: 3 miles… hopping between the ice on the road…and hills, ugh!
2/5: 3 miles treadmill
2/6: rest… full day of really resting…ahhhhh
2/7: 3 mile treadmill… really wish I had time to go longer….
2/8: 3 miles treadmill…. celebrated my twins birthday today 6y.o.! Fun but glad it is over!
2/9: 6 miles treadmill… much better than expected, love that!
2/10: 3 miles treadmill…snooze
2/11: 3 miles treadmill…
2/12: 3 miles treadmill … half way to goal now! yay! 2 days ahead of schedule!
2/13: 3 miles treadmill
2/14: no run… skiing!
2/15: no run.. blizzard
2/16: nothing
2/17: 6 miles treadmill
2/18: nothing
2/19: 3.5 miles treadmill
2/20: 4 miles treadmill
2/21: no run… ski
2/22: no run… ski
2/23: 3 miles treadmill
2/24: 3 miles treadmill
2/25: 3 miles treadmill
2/26: 3 miles treadmill
2/27: 5.5 miles treadmill
This has been a real challenge for me.
Total miles in February: 70!!!!!
Miles to goal: 0
Goal: 70 miles
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Woohoo! Made goal! Just barely, but an inch is a good as mile, I guess. Congrats to all those who kicked butt on this short COLD month. My hat's off especially to the folks way up north. Great job.
02/01/2015 - 9.03 Miles - Cumulative 9.03 Miles
02/03/2015 - 4.20 Miles - Cumulative 13.23 Miles
02/05/2015 - 4.22 Miles - Cumulative 17.45 Miles
02/07/2015 - 9.37 Miles - Cumulative 26.82 Miles
02/10/2015 - 7.70 Miles - Cumulative 34.52 Miles (Twinge in left heel - had to cut run a little short)
02/12/2015 - 0 Miles - Did tons of stationary bike/elliptical/arc machine to keep up the cardio.
02/15/2015 - 10.36 Miles - Cumulative 44.88 Miles (Heel was fine after a few days rest, thank goodness)
02/17/2015 - 5.10 Miles - Cumulative 49.98 Miles
02/19/2015 - 6.01 Miles - Cumulative 55.99 Miles
02/22/2015 - 11.01 Miles - Cumulative 67.00 Miles
02/24/2015 - 6.02 Miles - Cumulative 73.02 Miles
02/26/2015 - 7.09 Miles - Cumulative 80.11 Miles
GOAL: 80 Miles
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THis month was a disappointment. But compared to last February this is a 100% increase in milage
1 Feb snow=rest
2 Feb ice=P90X3
3 Feb– 3.1 miles on ice/slushy streets.
4 Feb snow storm=P90X3
5 Feb ice=P90X3
6 Feb rest day
7 Feb– 4.14 miles ----First run with avg pace under 9min(8:57)!!!
8 Feb–4.13 miles
9 Feb–2.19 miles
10 Feb–P90X3
11 Feb–4.21
12 Feb–P90X3
13 Feb–rest day
14 Feb–3 miles
15 Feb–2 miles
16 Feb–P90X3
17 Feb rest day
18 Feb–P90X3
19 Feb–P90X3
20 Feb rest day
21 Feb–3.71 miles (6" of snow)
22 Feb–3.10 miles
23 Feb–P90X3
24-27 too cold and too busy to even get a work out in!
Feb–28 going away for B-day. No workout /run.
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1 - 5mi, race/pacing
2 - Birthday, rest day
3 - 8mi, fast finish
4 - 10mi, easy
5 - 9mi, 8x800m (Yasso 800s) at 6:40min/mi
6 - 8.2mi, easy
7 - 19.7mi, long/last 8 w/girl
8 - Rest
9 - 5mi, easy
10 - 11.3mi, easy, doubles 8.3+3
11 - 10mi, easy
12 - 6mi, pyramid speed day
13 - 9mi, easy, doubles 6+3
14 - 6.3, 3.2mi, easy, + 5k race
15 - Rest
16 - 5mi, easy
17 - 8mi, easy
18 - 12mi, easy
19 - 8mi, intervals (8x600M @6:00 pace, 200M rests)
20 - 7mi, easy
21 - 7mi, easy
22 - 18mi, long/fast finish @MP
23 - 5mi, easy
24 - 8mi, easy
25 - 11mi, easy w/fast finish
26 - 9mi, 3x 2mi repeats @HM pace (6:50)
27 - 7.2mi, easy
Feb Goal: 200mi
Total: 213.2
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Ugh! Sick again which equals day 3 of forced rest. I should still reach my goal based on tomorrow's run but certainly should have hit more mileage. My official goal for March should be not to get sick. Is that even possible?
Great job to everyone! I love seeing everyones accomlishments. 0 -
2.8 mile easy run brings my total to 59.3 for February so 10.7 miles short of my goal but hope to do a lot better next month.
I have entered the Chester half in May so need to get my mileage up over the next couple of months.0 -
Date.......Miles.......Total
02/01.... 4.60....... 4.60 - Trail run with hill repeats
02/02.... 5.75......10.35
02/03.... 0.00......10.35 - Strength training
02/04.... 6.00......16.35 - Sore from ^ so 6 miles easy
02/05.... 3.92......20.27 - Intervals + Strength training
02/06.... 9.14......29.41 - Long run for the week
02/07.... 0.00......29.41 - Rest
02/08.... 2.06......31.47 - Dog Beach!
02/09.... 5.53......37.00
02/10.... 6.64......43.64 - + Strength training
02/11.... 0.00......43.64
02/12.... 6.83......50.47 - + Strength training
02/13.... 5.52......55.99
02/14...11.69......67.68 - hot morning for a long run. Already 80 when we returned home
02/15.... 0.00......67.68 - Rest
02/16.... 6.24......73.92
02/17.... 4.95......78.87 - + Strength training
02/18.... 6.22......85.09 - + Strength training
02/19.... 5.96......91.05
02/20.... 4.97......96.02 - Flagstaff trails
02/21.... 5.15....101.17 - Flagstaff trails
02/22.... 0.00....101.17 - Rest and driving
02/23.... 3.89....105.06
02/24.... 5.86....110.92 - + Strength training
02/25.... 0.00....110.92
02/26.... 7.10....118.02 - + Strength training - GOAL!!
02/27.... 4.22....122.24 - Intervals
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Ugh! Sick again which equals day 3 of forced rest. I should still reach my goal based on tomorrow's run but certainly should have hit more mileage. My official goal for March should be not to get sick. Is that even possible?
Great job to everyone! I love seeing everyones accomlishments.
Hope you feel better soon briebee it's very frustrating getting sick I've had 3 bouts of sickness already this year so know how your feeling.
Fantastic February everyone, congrat's to everyone who kept going this month through some really awful weather, as well as those who have suffered injuries and illness and got back out there as soon as they could.
Rest day for me tomorrow, can't wait to get started on the March challenge.0 -
March challenge is now up:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10098100/march-2015-running-challenge?new=10 -
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2/1--- 10.1 miles, trail
2/2--- 6 miles, trail
2/3--- 5.2 miles, street
2/4--- 5.8 miles, trail
2/5--- Rest
2/6--- 6.4 miles, trail
2/7--- Rest
2/8--- 13.5 miles, trail
2/9--- 6.2 miles, trail
2/10-- 6.1 miles, trail
2/11-- 7.5 miles, trail
2/12-- Rest
2/13-- 7 miles, trail
2/14-- Rest
2/15-- 7.3 miles, trail
2/16-- Rest
2/17-- 1.5 miles, trail--with my 5 yr old
2/18-- 9 miles, trail
2/19-- Rest
2/20-- 5 miles, trail
2/21-- Rest
2/22-- 4 miles trail, 6k race 3rd place AG!!!!
2/23-- 5.25 miles, trail
2/24-- 7.75 miles, (6 street, 1.75 trail with my 5 yr old)
2/25-- 7.25 miles, trail
2/26-- Rest
2/28-- 4 miles, trail
125 miles done/ 130 goal0 -
Feb 1--- 5 miles
Feb 2--- REST DAY
Feb 3--- 7 miles
Feb 4--- 6 miles
Feb 5--- 6 miles
Feb 6--- 6 miles
Feb 7--- 14 miles
Feb 8--- 5 miles
Feb 9--- REST DAY
Feb 10--- 7 miles
Feb 11--- 5 miles
Feb 12--- 5 miles
Feb 13--- 5 miles
Feb 14--- 13.16 miles
Feb 15--- 5 miles
Feb 16--- REST DAY
Feb 17--- 7 miles
Feb 18--- 8 miles
Feb 19--- 7 miles
Feb 20--- 6 miles
Feb 21--- 15 miles
Feb 22--- 5 miles
Feb 23--- REST DAY
Feb 24--- 9 miles
Feb 25--- 8 miles
Feb 26--- 7 miles
Feb 27--- 6 miles
Total: 167.2 miles
Goal: 1700 -
Almost there!!!
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Met my goal of 22 miles. It doesn't seem like much but this is only my second month of running. I ran 22 min straight this morning!0
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@stoshew71 - thanks for starting the new challenge!
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@vintageMatch - that's really good for your second month!
@skippygirlsmom - wow, so great you hit your goal with recovering from your injury!
Such impressive mileage on here! All this talk about new shoes and I realized I'm due for new shoes soon! I think I'll wait until my daughter is here for spring break and we will both get new ones at the running store in town. Of course, it might be nice to spread the cost out a little, maybe I should just go now.
Feb 1 - 27 mile bike ride.
Feb 2 - 3 miles
Feb 3 - strength training
Feb 4 - 4 miles -
Feb 5 - rest
Feb 6 - 3.3 + strength training
Feb 7 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 8 - sore from biking, so only did a 5 mile walk, not on ticker
Feb 9 - 4 miles!
Feb 10 - Strength training
Feb 11 - 4.5 miles
Feb 12 - 4.52
Feb 13- rest -trainer cancelled.
Feb 14 - 34 mile bike ride.
Feb 15 - 42 mile bike ride.
Feb 16- 4.51
Feb 17 - strength training
Feb 18 -4.62
Feb 19 - 4.13
Feb 20 - strength training
Feb 21 - 5 miles running; 15 miles biking
Feb 22 - 50 mile bike ride
Feb 23 - rest day.
Feb 24 - Strength training
Feb 25 - 5 miles!
Feb 26 - 1.72 - it started pouring rain so I had to turn around and go back home. I tried to run but it was coming down so hard I couldn’t see and I was worried about my electronics.
Feb 27 - strength training
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Date Miles today. Miles for February
2/1 REST DAY
2/2 6.2 miles - 6.2
2/3 7.16 miles - 13.36
2/4 REST DAY
2/5 7 miles - 20.36
2/6 6.2 miles - 26.56
2/7 15 miles - 41.56
2/8 REST DAY
2/9 9.5 miles 51.06
2/10 8 miles 59.06
2/11 6.2 miles - 65.26
2/12 7.36 miles - 72.62
2/13 6.2 miles - 78.82
2/14 15 miles - 93.82
2/15 REST DAY
2/16 10 miles - 103.82
2/17 8 miles - 111.82
2/18 REST DAY
2/19 8 miles - 119.82
2/20 8.4 miles - 128.22
2/21 15.5 miles - 143.72
2/22 REST DAY
2/23 10 miles - 153.72
2/24 8 miles - 161.72
2/25 8 miles - 169.72
2/26 15 miles - 184.72
2/27 5 miles - 189.72
2/27 5.5 miles - 195.22 << daily double
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Feb 1 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 2 -3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 3rd & 4th - Rest
Feb 5 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 6th & 7th - Rest
Feb 8 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 9 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 10th, 11th, & 12th was finals week and crazy, busyness!
Feb 13 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 14th & 15th - Travel
Feb 16 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 17 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 18 & 19 - No time
Feb 20 - 4.2 miles
Feb 21 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 22 - 4 miles
Feb 23 - 4 miles
Feb 24 - 4 miles
Feb 25 - 5 miles (woo hoo!!!)
Feb 26 - 2.5 (not a lot of time and wanted to meet my goal, which I did!!!)
Feb 27 - 4.5 miles
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March challenge is now up:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10098100/march-2015-running-challenge?new=1
Hoping for a better March then February...... have lost a lot of my running mojo since my calf injury
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HealthyFocused715 wrote: »Congrats!! That's a great time!! I can't believe you were able to pull that off with knee pain! So happy to hear it didn't hurt during the actual race...what do you attribute that to? Adrenaline?
I think taking the extra few rest days earlier in the week did a good job of getting it close to back to healthy (before I did it in from the race). Still, going into the race, the plan was to take a pulse 1 mile in and either pull out, or go for it. Not sure if the adrenaline was part of it, but I really didn't feel that bad on the course, and it only started aching when I finished.
Taking 5 days off from running to help it fully recover, but putting in about 220 miles on the bike this week, giving my 8 mile pace run a shot tomorrow, and my 17 mile long run a try on Sunday if I don't feel any residual soreness by then.0 -
VintageMatch wrote: »Met my goal of 22 miles. It doesn't seem like much but this is only my second month of running. I ran 22 min straight this morning!
Congratulations - that is super duper stuff for just 2 months in! Also well done on the 22 consecutive minutes - awesome.0 -
01FEB15 - 07.04 miles/07.04 miles/11:05
03FEB15 - 03.01 miles/10.05 miles/12:04
05FEB15 - 02.14 miles/12.19 miles/10:42
06FEB15 - 02.01 miles/14.20 miles/10:39
08FEB15 - 07.02 miles/21.22 miles/11:26
10FEB15 - 03.27 miles/24.49 miles/11:04
11FEB15 - 04.06 miles/28.55 miles/11:21
13FEB15 - 02.02 miles/30.57 miles/11:46
14FEB15 - 08.26 miles/38.83 miles/12:24
16FEB15 - 02.04 miles/40.87 miles/10:43
18FEB15 - 02.02 miles/42.89 miles/10:49
21FEB15 - 09.10 miles/51.99 miles/11:13
24FEB15 - 04.06 miles/56.05 miles/11:08
28FEB15 - 10.20 miles/66.07 miles/11:19 - ROAR!!!!! I win! First time ever running 10 miles. Woot! Boogie-woogie-woogie!!!
Ahem. Anyway, I hit my goal of 65 miles in spite of missing a run this week due to snow shoveling. Yay!
You guys rock!
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I DID IT!!!
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Kinda underset my goal this month (along with being crazy enough to keep running!). But March will be harder since I've having surgery on the 6th, and will be down for at least a week (they say 2-3 weeks, but I'm stubborn) and only walking for awhile to get built back up.
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2/1--rest
2/2--kickboxing
2/3--1.43 miles & Zumba
2/4--1.7 miles & Group Power
2/5--sick day
2/6--sick day
2/7--4.49 miles
2/8--rest day
2/9--1.92 miles & Group Power
2/10-boot camp
2/11-kickboxing
2/12-Zumba & 1.7 miles
2/13-MuscleWorx
2/14-5.9 miles & Yoga
2/15-rest day
2/16-SL 5x5
2/17- rest day
2/18-3.59 miles treadmill
2/19-3.64 miles treadmill
2/20-rest day
2/21-rest day
2/22-rest day
2/23-2.63 miles treadmill
2/24-2.64 miles treadmill & 1 mile on elliptical(not included)
2/25-2.78 miles treadmill(We have snow so I'm glad I got my 30 in. Woop Woop!)
2/26-Boot camp
2/27-treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike
2/28-2.24 miles
Now I can officially do the hustle
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