March 2015 Running Challenge

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  • JustWant2Run
    JustWant2Run Posts: 286 Member
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    1--- 6mi
    2--- REST DAY
    3--- 8mi
    4--- 7mi
    5--- 10mi
    6--- 7.25mi
    7--- 18.05mi
    8--- 6mi --- (Weekly total: 56.30 miles)
    9--- REST DAY
    10--- 10mi
    11--- 8mi
    12--- 8mi
    13--- 7mi
    14--- 20mi
    15--- 7mi --- (Weekly total: 60.0 miles)
    16--- REST DAY
    17--- 8mi
    18--- 7 mi
    19--- 8 mi
    20--- 7mi

    Done: 152.30/200mi goal
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,660 Member
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    3/1 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 2.25 miles - walking
    3/2 - 1 mile - running, 1 mile - walking, and another 2 miles - walking
    3/3 - 5 miles - walking ***that single mile of running was a mistake***
    3/4 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.5 miles - walking
    3/5 - 2.25 miles - walking
    3/6 - 1.75 miles - walking
    3/7 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.75 miles - walking
    3/8 - 2.1 miles - walking, and another 4.25 miles - walking
    3/9 - 2.5 miles - 1.16 running, 1.34 walking (we'll see if I was ready, yet), and another 2 miles - walking
    3/10 - 2.7 miles - 2 running, 0.7 walking (I couldn't NOT run with new running shoes! The ankle feels... 3/10 for pain? But the run felt good. I'll have to accept it.)
    3/11 - REST
    3/12 - 3 miles - running
    3/13 - 2 miles - walking (the blister didn't allow for any of my running shoes, so no running.)
    3/14 - 2.5 miles - 1.25 walking, 1.25 running, and another 2.1 - walking
    3/15 - 4.5 miles - walking, 1 mile - running
    3/16 - 3 miles - 1.5 walking, 1.5 running, and another 2.5 miles - walking
    3/17 - 2.1 miles - walking
    3/18 - 3 miles - 1 walking, 2 running
    3/19 - 3.5 miles - walking
    3/20 - 3 miles - running
  • haysavam
    haysavam Posts: 74 Member
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    This week I made it to 9.3. Which totals to 27.2 miles this month
  • Nottafattie
    Nottafattie Posts: 140 Member
    edited March 2015
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    https://youtu.be/kpA-FsKLA6A
    I was feeling a little self pity because I'm on a run restriction and it's been so beautiful outside this last week. Then I see this and oh the feels!!! Now I'm crying because in five weeks I'll be out there again for the rest of my life and not everyone will get that chance. Everyone needs to have the joy of running. :'(
  • jtarmom
    jtarmom Posts: 228 Member
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    3/1 - 4 miles
    3/9 - 3.5 miles
    3/11 - 4.02 miles
    3/13 - 5.05 miles
    3/16 - 5 miles
    3/18 - 3.44 miles
    3/20 - 3.19 miles


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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited March 2015
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    Nottafattie wrote: »
    https://youtu.be/kpA-FsKLA6A
    I was feeling a little self pity because I'm on a run restriction and it's been so beautiful outside this last week. Then I see this and oh the feels!!! Now I'm crying because in five weeks I'll be out there again for the rest of my life and not everyone will get that chance. Everyone needs to have the joy of running. :'(

    Pretty tough girl. I saw her story about a year ago, since then I haven't had a run that I don't think about her. She can push, so can I.

    6.55 today.


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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    March Goal 75 miles

    3/1 rest
    3/2 2.34 run, then I lifted and carried 25 60#bags of cement to help DH build an observation deck...
    3/3 rest because I couldn't walk....see above^^^
    3/4 3.44
    3/5 3.96
    3/6 3.35
    3/7 strength training (with bar and dumbbells, not cement bags!)
    3/8 3.85 followed by a whale watching cruise
    3/9 4.12
    3/10 rest
    3/11 strength training
    3/12 3.22
    3/13 3.08
    3/14 3.36
    3/15 13.18 at Big Island International 1/2 marathon: I PR'd....for my WORST 1/2 marathon time. But, I met my goals: 1. Finish upright. 2. Don't finish last.
    3/16 rest because^^^
    3/17 3.59
    3/18 lazy
    3/19 3.54
    3/20 2.32 on the dreadmill.....that I struggled through. So here is a 1st day of spring sunrise pic to at least make me smile!
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    Total 53.35

    (Ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date)

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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,390 Member
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    Date.......Miles.......Total
    03/01.... 2.00....... 2.00 - Dog Beach run
    03/02.... 5.22....... 7.22 - Fast rain run
    03/03.... 7.88......15.10 - + Strength Training
    03/04.... 0.00......15.10
    03/05.... 4.03......19.13 - + Strength Training
    03/06.... 8.74......27.87 - Windy and so dry
    03/07.... 6.70......34.57 - Hot, hot, hot (sorry to all who are still dealing with snow and ice!)
    03/08.... 2.00......36.57 - Dog Beach run
    03/09.... 5.09......41.66
    03/10.....9.52......51.18 - + Strength Training
    03/11.....0.00......51.18 - much needed rest day!
    03/12.....4.75......55.93 - + Strength Training
    03/13.....7.08......63.01 - Hot and windy but a good run! Much better than yesterday :)
    03/14.....0.00......63.01 - pre-5K rest and travel to San DIego
    03/15.....3.10......66.11 - 5K
    03/16.....5.44......71.55
    03/17.....5.05......76.60 - + Strength Training
    03/18.....0.00......76.60
    03/19.....7.16......83.76 - + Strength Training
    03/20.....4.64......88.40 - early morning run watching the sunrise behind the clouds - lovely!

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    Still not caught up with all the posts here but I did get my run in early this morning. Tomorrow we are off to run at the dog beach! Looking forward to a couple of easy miles there.

    @VintageMatch‌ - I do agility with my pup and am so glad I run! It is the only way I could hope to ever keep up with him!
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
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    Aaaah, luv the weekend, hate it when work gets in the way of the things I enjoy :D (although I do love my job, just not the work :) )
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    • 19-Mar - 15K Ride
    • 20-Mar - 7K Run
    • 21-Mar - 8.6K Run/list]
      Total for March = 73 Miles

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      Are we there yet ...
  • zombiebrandy0112
    zombiebrandy0112 Posts: 88 Member
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    Goal: 65 miles

    3/1: 6.38 miles, 11:42 pace, snow covered sidewalks but beautiful day!
    3/2: REST
    3/3: 3.01 miles, 10:52 pace, in a misty, cold rain - LOVED it!
    3/4: 3.00 miles, 11:42 pace, I felt like I had lead feet today.
    3/5: REST - my Achilles' tendon was aching so I dropped my scheduled 3 miles
    3/6: REST
    3/7: My 1st 8k race, 5.01 miles, 10:32 pace - I felt AWESOME! My best race pace by far. Also a 2 mile walk with my husky in the evening.
    3/8: 10 mile bike ride, weight training
    3/9: REST
    3/10: 3 mile run, 11:39 pace, weight training
    3/11: 4 mile run, 11:52 pace, in the rain with my husky Ellie - we both enjoyed it & I didn't have any aches today :)
    3/12: 3 mile run, 10:57 pace, weight training
    3/13: REST
    3/14: 6 mile run, 11:20 pace, in the nice cold misty rain
    3/15: 10.39 bike ride, weight training
    3/16: REST
    3/17: 3.02 mile run, 11:55 pace, weights
    3/18: 4.01 mile run, 11:30 pace
    3/19: 3 mile run, 10:49 pace, weights
    3/20: REST

    43.42 / 65
  • rnjcb
    rnjcb Posts: 86 Member
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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
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    I changed my ticker to a more VEGAS-bound-appropriate ticker (eek!!) ... and in the process forgot whether I had already added my four miles or not (boo!). So I left it and hope I didn't just cheat myself out of four miles towards my March goal, lol ... not the sharpest tool in the box. But going to Vegas, babeeee ... :smiley:


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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    italysharon wrote: »
    Saw this in the cold weather article - @Stoshew71‌ - thanks!- Do you all drink this much? If so, do you have to use the bathroom a few times during a long run? … or do you start drinking this much after 1 hour? I find that I don't need to drink for runs 1 hour or less, but I am wondering if I should start drinking earlier for runs over an hour. I usually wait until after 1 hour to start drinking.


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    I must admit, I do not drink this much water. In the hotter months or when I do my mountain runs, I will have water planted along my route during my long runs. Like last week I drink 2x 16.9 oz bottles of water during my 15 mile run. That run took me just a little under 2 and a half hours. This morning I ran a flat course also 15 miles and it was about 50 degrees out and I didn't drink anything until after I was done. Usually anything under 10 miles I don't worry about drinking anything. But I always drink a travel size mug of coffee before each run in the morning. That's a must. ;-)

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    briebee7 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    italysharon wrote: »
    Saw this in the cold weather article - @Stoshew71‌ - thanks!- Do you all drink this much? If so, do you have to use the bathroom a few times during a long run? … or do you start drinking this much after 1 hour? I find that I don't need to drink for runs 1 hour or less, but I am wondering if I should start drinking earlier for runs over an hour. I usually wait until after 1 hour to start drinking.


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    That is effing insane.

    I was thinking the same thing. First I wouldn't want to carry that much water with me, second I'd be peeing the whole time.

    I agree - I would be having to pee every 5 minutes! Not to mention trying to carry all of it with you. No thanks!


    I have been known to carry a 16 oz bottle of water in my hand while running. At first my shoulders would get tired (carry it in one arm switch arms after 4 miles switch it back - arghhhh.... but then after a while I just got used to it) Now a days I just plant water bottles all over my planned course in hidden spots.

    Running on Redstone Arsenal is great (that's the Army base I work on) because it's not open to the public so there is not a lot of traffic on the weekends. The jogging path has port-a-potties and water fountains (turned off during the winter tho). The 2 mountains that I run up, I just plant 2 or 3 of those 16.9 oz bottles in the leaves at the base of the mountains. I run up one of them and back down, drink a bottle, then run all the way up the other mountain and down, and drink the other water bottle.

    In our group long runs in research park, we have been known to stash a cooler of water bottles behind the sign of the high school or one of the Tech buildings.

    As far a relieving that water, well I am a guy, so I like running in woodsy areas so I can sneak behind a tree if I have to.

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    CodeMonkey78 wrote: »
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    italysharon wrote: »
    Saw this in the cold weather article - @Stoshew71‌ - thanks!- Do you all drink this much? If so, do you have to use the bathroom a few times during a long run? … or do you start drinking this much after 1 hour? I find that I don't need to drink for runs 1 hour or less, but I am wondering if I should start drinking earlier for runs over an hour. I usually wait until after 1 hour to start drinking.


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    That is effing insane.

    Holy hell! That's nucking futs.

    I may need to pack a Camelbak full of beer to help me feel a little bit better during the piss/puke breaks.


    I may need this...

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today. Miles for March

    3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race
    3/2 5 miles - 11.5
    3/3 8 miles - 19.5
    3/4 8 miles - 27.5 <<< new shoes today (ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 8's)
    3/5 6 miles - 33.5 <<< TM intervals (ice covered streets)
    3/6 8 miles - 41.5 <<< TM progressions @ recovery & easy paces
    3.7 15 miles - 56.5 <<< Madkin and Weeden Mtns long run (1,299 ft elevation gain)
    3/8 6.2 miles - 62.7
    3/9 8.5 miles - 71.2
    3/10 8 miles - 79.2
    3/11 6.2 miles - 85.4
    3/12 9 miles - 94.4
    3/13 REST DAY
    3/14 15 miles - 109.4 << Madkin and Weeden again
    3/15 REST DAY
    3/16 10.15 miles - 119.55
    3/17 10 miles - 129.55
    3/18 6.2 miles - 135.75
    3/19 9.75 miles - 145.5
    3/20 REST DAY - <<<<< It was just a busy day and I woke up late to run
    3/21 15 miles - 160.5

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  • Mkhoran13
    Mkhoran13 Posts: 60 Member
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    10 miles to go I can do this if I stick to my plans!
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
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    01-Mar - Rest
    02-Mar - 3.16 run
    03-Mar - 2.17 run, 2.18 walk
    04-Mar - 2.59 run
    05-Mar - 2.16 run, 2.11 walk
    06-Mar - surgery
    07-, 08-, 09-, 10-Mar - recuperation
    11-Mar - 1.24 walk
    12-Mar - 2.19 walk, 1.95 walk
    13-Mar - 4.00 walk (dreadmill)
    14-Mar - 3.26 walk
    15-Mar - 2.20 walk, 2.91 walk
    16-Mar - 4.98 walk, 3.02 walk (dreadmill)
    17-Mar - 4.35 walk, 2.59 walk
    18-Mar - 4.60 walk
    19-Mar - 4.25 walk (dreadmill), 1.25 walk (dreadmill)
    20-Mar - 2.36 walk (dreadmill), 2.00 walk (dreadmill)
    21-Mar - 5.40 walk

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  • zombiebrandy0112
    zombiebrandy0112 Posts: 88 Member
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    Goal: 65 miles

    3/1: 6.38 miles, 11:42 pace, snow covered sidewalks but beautiful day!
    3/2: REST
    3/3: 3.01 miles, 10:52 pace, in a misty, cold rain - LOVED it!
    3/4: 3.00 miles, 11:42 pace, I felt like I had lead feet today.
    3/5: REST - my Achilles' tendon was aching so I dropped my scheduled 3 miles
    3/6: REST
    3/7: My 1st 8k race, 5.01 miles, 10:32 pace - I felt AWESOME! My best race pace by far. Also a 2 mile walk with my husky in the evening.
    3/8: 10 mile bike ride, weight training
    3/9: REST
    3/10: 3 mile run, 11:39 pace, weight training
    3/11: 4 mile run, 11:52 pace, in the rain with my husky Ellie - we both enjoyed it & I didn't have any aches today :)
    3/12: 3 mile run, 10:57 pace, weight training
    3/13: REST
    3/14: 6 mile run, 11:20 pace, in the nice cold misty rain
    3/15: 10.39 bike ride, weight training
    3/16: REST
    3/17: 3.02 mile run, 11:55 pace, weights
    3/18: 4.01 mile run, 11:30 pace
    3/19: 3 mile run, 10:49 pace, weights
    3/20: REST
    3/21: 7.01, 10:46 pace (longest distance EVER) ran with my BFF - definitely motivating trying to stay at pace with her

    50.43 / 65
  • hollyelise68
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    Did my 1.5 miles today. I increased the run times of the interval runs. Great to see your body getting used to it and getting stronger.

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