March 2015 Running Challenge

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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    This is a good audience to mention ... I ran on the treadmill today - 7 miles - and it occurred to me during my periodic (rare) moments of quiet mental clarity and untangled knots of everyday life ... wouldn't it be great if people realized how beneficial running is for those (including kids) with attention-related issues ... do I make too much of this, or do others experience the same benefit? Those moments during a run are some of the most peaceful moments of my life. Maybe more appropriate for the general forums ... but anyway ...

    Happy to be part of the group for March. :)
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited March 2015
    Date Miles today. Miles for March
    3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race

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    University of Alabama Huntsville Spring Road Race 8K
    Time: 36:20 avg pace 7:19; 45th OA 5/6 AG

    This was a bib tear off cheap race (Free for being an Huntsville Track Club member) and not chipped timed. So official finishing times are not very scientific. I was beating everyone all race from my running group, but just barely for a couple. At the last turn, one of my buddies comes sprinting past me and I decide to gun it and I catch up and we end up just about neck to neck at the finish. Officially they had him beating me by 1 sec. The 3rd,4th, and 5th placers in my AG where all pretty tight. They had my buddy tieing for third and he gets a gift card to the local running store. One of those, right there in your hands situations. Teaches me to not give up so early towards the end. On a good note, my first mile was a 6:31 split. Fastest mile I ever ran. Need to learn to sustain it.


    Anyway, here is a pic before my race decked out in my gold and white outfit.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited March 2015
    @Stoshew71‌ LOL! Cutest outfit ever!

    Well with the purchase of a treadmill today I figured I'd get some practice in on the one at the Y. Its going to take me some time to get the hang of it. My left leg/foot isn't keen on indoor running. Lots of rehab still to do I guess.. Least til I give in to surgery.

    Just 2 miles and an hours swim.



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  • dfnewcombe
    dfnewcombe Posts: 94 Member
    I'm in for 60 this month.
  • eshults89
    eshults89 Posts: 45 Member

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    March 1: 12.4 miles done
  • ProjectTae
    ProjectTae Posts: 434 Member
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  • whatang
    whatang Posts: 102 Member
    Ok, I'm in for 40 miles. Started running a couple of months ago, have done 30 miles for each of those months, so I'd like to try going a bit further this month. Started with an easy 1.8 today.


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  • goodlookin229
    goodlookin229 Posts: 12 Member
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    goodlookin229 Posts: 12 Member
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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    edited March 2015
    @_nikkiwolf - LOVE the pictures! Wow, just amazing
    @runningmischka - I love the stroller picture too! I agree with skippygirlsmom - your pregnancy is flying by for us!
    @fabnine - I have been researching the Chi running and think I am pretty much doing it. There is a local person here in Orlando that trains in it, but it's $150 for a couple hours. But since I think I'm doing it okay, I don't want to pay that. I just have trouble with abs - I mean how can I engage them when I'm breathing! :) I downloaded the app for $9.99 or something crazy (!) but have barely used it because it just bores me. The calm voice tells you what to do but I just can't get into it. Need my music.
    @4leighbee - lol, I think money would be okay for your ticker. :)
    @stoshew71 - WOW! That's a great time!
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
    3/2


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  • molove73
    molove73 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in for 100. Go big or go home. Plus i have a weigh in during the month of May so every mile counts.
  • Lesleycali
    Lesleycali Posts: 236 Member
    Training2BeFast wrote: »
    In for 220 miles :smile:

    Lets do this!

    wow!!!!!!! you go!
  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    edited March 2015
    Im in for 75

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  • Lesleycali
    Lesleycali Posts: 236 Member
    3/1--- 8 miles, street

    8 miles done/ 145 goal
  • kruuTahn
    kruuTahn Posts: 55 Member
    In for 40 miles in March. Update tomorrow!


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  • johnsonnelly
    johnsonnelly Posts: 103 Member
    I am going to set a goal of 72 miles for the month, the most that I have attempted. I was close to 60 last month and do not have to travel a lot this month so am KMFX! I brought home a Bowflex today so am hoping to add some strength training to my weekly routine.


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  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    Got started, ran 2 and walked about 4.
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    Training plan shows 180 miles of running (and 400 cycling) this month. I'll see how it goes.

    3/1 - 17 miles

    Total: 17 miles
    Goal: 180 miles
    Remaining: 163 miles
  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
    @Stoshew71 You were on fire! 6:31 is an amazing first mile split- and you sustained an excellent average pace on top of that! When you started running did you ever dream you'd run this fast or run this many miles?

    @4leighbee I completely agree about the mental & emotional benefits of running. It's not just good for the body it replenishes the soul.

    @ddmom0811 You even bought the app, then you researched Chi Running far more than I did. I read the book on the advice of a running friend. Then watched several of his videos until I understood and could duplicate what I'd read, implemented the principles that worked for me & kept on running. I was a heel striker but running without pain so I had thought why bother changing my stride? His explanation made me understand the necessity to switch to a forefoot strike. That one change improved my running significantly.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited March 2015
    Welcome Everyone!

    @Runningmischka‌ - Can't believe you are in your third trimester already! Wow - your new little runner will be here before you know it!
    @gabbo34‌ - love that 3/1 3.1
    @_nikkiwolf_‌ - your deer park pictures are awesome! Those are amazing antlers! The stairs of Doom sound really tough and intimidating!
    @fabnine - I love Chi Running too but I couldn't do the forefoot strike until I hurt my foot and started running in the zero drop shoes. It has made a world of difference for me. I also pronate and have orthotics to help, but it is a lifelong issue from when I was a little kid.
    @Stoshew71‌ - Sounds like a fun race and a fantastic time on your split! Also love your white and gold running outfit!

    My turn to spam with pictures from my beach, rain run this morning - we took the pup to the beach not expecting the rain to start so soon, it did and he didn't want to leave and we all ended up soaked but it was fun! We did note that most of the dogs on the beach were other Vizslas that we don't see very often - I guess we all knew that our dogs had to get out to run!

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  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I have done my first five miles

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  • higgzeee
    higgzeee Posts: 2 Member
    edited March 2015
    OK - first month for me so I am aiming for 25 miles..wish me luck!

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  • kellyframe31
    kellyframe31 Posts: 24 Member
    @higgzeee good luck! I can't wait to be logging miles like some of the others on here.
  • rnjcb
    rnjcb Posts: 86 Member
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  • Daisy471
    Daisy471 Posts: 409 Member
    In for 100 miles!

    3/1 - 8 miles

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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    1 - 12mi

    Total: 12mi
    Mar goal: 275mi (big month!)
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Date Miles today. Miles for March
    3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race

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    University of Alabama Huntsville Spring Road Race 8K
    Time: 36:20 avg pace 7:19; 45th OA 5/6 AG

    This was a bib tear off cheap race (Free for being an Huntsville Track Club member) and not chipped timed. So official finishing times are not very scientific. I was beating everyone all race from my running group, but just barely for a couple. At the last turn, one of my buddies comes sprinting past me and I decide to gun it and I catch up and we end up just about neck to neck at the finish. Officially they had him beating me by 1 sec. The 3rd,4th, and 5th placers in my AG where all pretty tight. They had my buddy tieing for third and he gets a gift card to the local running store. One of those, right there in your hands situations. Teaches me to not give up so early towards the end. On a good note, my first mile was a 6:31 split. Fastest mile I ever ran. Need to learn to sustain it.

    5 milers are tricky. You gotta run them closer to a 10K effort and really crank up the end. Looks like you hit your lactic threshold right away, and there ain't any recovering from that during a race. Been there, done that :) 5 and 10 milers are my favorite distances.
  • JustWant2Run
    JustWant2Run Posts: 286 Member
    1--- 6mi
    2--- REST DAY

    Done: 6/220mi goal
  • beckibay
    beckibay Posts: 4 Member
    Completed the C25K program, week 6 day 1 today for 2.75 miles. After failing several times at W5D3, today felt great!

    Total: 2.75
    Goal: 30
    Remaining: 27.25

    Have a great day everyone!
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