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March 2015 Running Challenge
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Got up early to get some work done and instead have been sitting here reading all of this! I'm definitely on the slower side (10-11 minute miles). I haven't done a race yet, although I am doing a 5k in April and a half marathon the first weekend in June. My biggest worry is that I will run too fast during the HM and burn out. I honestly haven't done any speed training, as it's my first and I'm just focusing on building my mileage, etc. I would be scared to rachet up my speed on race day and end up doing something I couldn't sustain for the whole 13.1 miles. I guess my goal is just to finish without walking!
Anyway, here we go... the end of March is fast approaching, I need to get on it!
3/2 = 4.56 miles
3/3 = 2.26 miles
3/4 = 3.52 miles
3/5 = rest
3/6 = 4.51 miles
3/7 = rest
3/8 = 8 miles
3/9 = rest
3/10 = 5.02 miles
3/11 = 3 miles
3/12 = 4.59 miles
3/13 = rest
3/14 = rest
3/15 = 6.41 miles
3/16 = 2.03 miles
3/17 = 5.0 miles
3/18 = 3.58 miles
3/19 = rest
3/20 = rest
3/21 = 7.02 miles
Total = 59.5 miles
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23-Mar: 5.1K ... got new shoes (ASICS Gel-Kayano 21), and wow, do they make a difference ... Luv them
Total mileage for March: 80.4
Interesting how my ticker apparently thinks it needs to motivate me, and has got its knickers in a twist0 -
Interesting how my ticker apparently thinks it needs to motivate me, and has got its knickers in a twist
lol. Looks like you need to start running backwards. Usually the tickers will say "5 past goal" instead of negative numbers.
March 1 - 5K - 3rd place in my age group. Not my best time, but happy with it! 29:07
March 2- rest
March 3- 5.05 miles and strength training
March 4 - 5.09 miles
March 5 - 5.13 miles
March 6 - strength training
March 7 - 34 miles Biking - brutal winds today. I couldn’t keep up around the lake.
March 8 - 71 miles biking. Beautiful day out but that was too long.
March 9 - rest day
March 10 - strength training.
March 11 - 5.2 miles - knee felt fine! So thankful.
March 12 - 5.2 miles.
March 13- rest
March 14 - 10K
March 15 - 3.3 miles
March 16 - 4.4 miles
March 17 - Strength training
March 18 - 5.0423 miles
March 19- 5.12 miles.
March 20 - Strength Training
March 21 - 34 mile bike ride.
March 22 - 5 mile run; 8 mile biking.
March 23 - Strength Training
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@_nikkiwolf_ never felt unsafe in the neighborhood, but I've been choosing routes the past few weeks to avoid the spring breaker reveler crowds, as they can get a bit obnoxious. Encountered a few more drunks than usual stumbling home from the bars tonight, although they tend to be supportive in their own special way.
lol ... runners are awesome.
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DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
3/2...........................Weight training
3/3...........................5.25....................5.25
3/4...........................5.25..................10.50
3/5...........................7.75..................18.25
3/6...........................Weight training
3/7.........................11.00..................29.25
3/8...........................5.50..................34.75
3/9...........................Weight training
3/11.........................8.00..................42.75
3/12.........................8.75..................51.50
3/13.........................1.25..................52.75
3/13.........................Weight training
3/14.......................12.00..................64.75
3/15.........................5.00..................69.75
3/17.........................5.00..................74.75
3/20.........................5.25..................80.00
3/21.........................8.00..................88.00
3/22.........................3.00..................91.00
3/23.........................8.5....................99.50
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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
3/22 REST DAY
3/23 10.5 miles - 171
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@_nikkiwolf_, thanks!
I've been out of town and didn't have time to update. On Saturday morning I ran 3 miles with the running group. My goal was to take it easy and see if I could do 3 and feel ok (I've had a nasty respiratory bug). I ran 3 miles with a few hills at my normal pace and overall felt ok, some coughing in mile 2 and after I finished, but not too bad. I decided to go ahead with the 10k the next morning, and use the same strategy, just run at a pace that felt good and not worry about what my watch said.
On Sunday I decided to run without my watch, phone, music, etc, and just concentrate on running and keeping my breathing under control. I started out and could tell that I was running a little faster than normal for me, but I felt good so I kept going, thinking that I would have to slow down at some point. I felt good the whole time, and picked up the pace a bit in the last 1/2 mile. I couldn't believe the clock when I finished - a 35 second PR!!! And I just wanted to finish
I only coughed a little bit after the race, but that is normal for me, especially when I'm pushing my pace in the cold.
3/1 - 8 miles
3/3 - 4 miles
3/4 - 3.5 miles
3/5 - 3 miles
3/6 - 4 miles
3/8 - 9 miles
3/10 - 4.5 miles
3/18 - 3 miles
3/21 - 3 miles
3/22 - 6.2 miles, Muddogs 10k, PR!
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3/23 3 miles. I ran 43 miles in December, January, and February so as long as nothing unexpected happens between now and the rest of the month, I am happy to see my monthly miles going up.
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32 miles last week. 94.5 Total for the month so far. 35.5 to go.0
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******* RUNNING ** CYCLING **** RUN TOTAL ** CYCLING TOTAL
03/01: REST DAY
03/02: 05.25 miles || 28.00 miles => (05.25/140) || (28.00/600)
03/03: 00.00 miles || 13.88 miles => (05.25/140) || (41.88/600)
03/04: 06.50 miles || 22.00 miles => (11.75/140) || (63.88/600)
03/05: 09.01 miles || 27.50 miles => (20.76/140) || (91.38/600)
03/06: 00.00 miles || 20.22 miles => (20.76/140) || (111.60/600)
03/07: 00.00 miles || 54.87 miles => (20.76/140) || (166.47/600)
03/08: 00.00 miles || 15.73 miles => (20.76/140) || (182.20/600)
03/09: 12.00 miles || 00.00 miles => (32.76/140) || (182.20/600)
03/10: 05.75 miles || 25.00 miles => (38.51/140) || (207.20/600)
03/11: 07.80 miles || 00.00 miles => (46.31/140) || (207.20/600)
03/12: 00.00 miles || 14.50 miles => (46.31/140) || (221.70/600)
03/13: 08.00 miles || 30.00 miles => (54.31/140) || (251.70/600)
03/14: 08.40 miles || 28.50 miles => (62.71/140) || (280.20/600)
03/15: 00.00 miles || 48.90 miles => (62.71/140) || (329.10/600)
03/16: REST DAY
03/17: 09.00 miles || 16.00 miles => (71.71/140) || (345.10/600)
03/18: 10.00 miles || 00.00 miles => (81.71/140) || (345.10/600)
03/19: 05.00 miles || 00.00 miles => (86.71/140) || (345.10/600)
03/20: 09.00 miles || 27.50 miles => (95.71/140) || (372.60/600)
03/21: 00.00 miles || 63.40 miles => (95.71/140) || (436.00/600)
03/22: 13.20 miles || 43.60 miles => (108.91/140) || (479.60/600)0 -
Goal: 40 miles
3/3: 3.06 miles (Treadmill)
3/5: 2.52 miles (Treadmill)
3/7: 4.01 miles (Treadmill)
3/9: 2.07 miles (Treadmill)
3/12: 3.15 miles (Treadmill)
3/14: 4.55 miles (Treadmill)
3/18: 1.20 miles (Treadmill)
3/19: 3.05 miles (Treadmill)
3/20: 1.20 miles (Treadmill)
3/21: 4.53 miles (Treadmill)
Total: 29.34 miles
Remaining: 10.66 miles0 -
3/2 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/4 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/6 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (apartment gym)
3/7 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (apartment gym)
3/9 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/11 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/14 - 5 miles, outside (Capital Crescent Trail)
3/18 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/21 - 6.2 miles, outside (Capital Crescent Trail)
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Date... Miles... Total
3/1... 3.5... 3.5
3/2... 6... 9.5
3/3... 6... 15.5
3/4... 6.5... 22
3/7... 20.5... 42.5 (5100 ft elevation gain)
3/10... 6... 48.5
3/11... 5.75... 54.25
3/12... 5... 59.25
3/13... 3.5... 62.75
3/14... 13... 75.75
3/15... 10... 85.75
3/17... 6.25... 92
3/18... 3... 95
3/19... 6... 101
3/20... 6... 107
3/22... 26... 133
Total 133/160 goal0 -
03/02 - 2 miles
03/04 - 2.5 miles
03/06- 3.1 miles
03/09 - 3 miles
03/10- rest
03/11- 2.5 miles
03/12- rest day (backyard clean up- 'tis the season, and agility practice)
03/13- 3 miles... Graduated C25K today!!! At the start of the year I could barely run 90 seconds, now I'm running 30 min straight.
03/16- 2.5 miles
03/17- rest day w/ more dog training.
03/18- 2.5 miles
03/19- 2 miles(went back and did an interval of running/walking with faster runs) + weight training. Will be out of the gym for four days as I will be at an event. But I will be right back at it on Monday!
03/23- 2 mile intervals(running as fast as I could for a min) + weight training. Shin is feeling sore after my run so may have over did a bit.
Total 25 miles .....Goal 26 miles0 -
1 - 12mi, easy
2 - 8.2mi, easy
3 - 8.2mi, tempo
4 - 10mi, easy w/FF
5 - 8mi, intervals
6 - 8mi, easy+3.2mi, tempo
7 - 18mi, easy
8 - Rest
9 - 7.2mi, easy
10 - 6.3mi, easy
11 - 6.5mi, easy
12 - Rest
13 - 5.2mi, easy w/strides
14 - 3.14mi, easy
15 - 13.1, race
16 - 3mi, recovery
17 - Rest
18 - 6mi, easy
19 - 8mi, easy
20 - 6mi, easy w/strides
21 - 18mi, easy
22 - 11mi, easy
23 - 7mi, easy w/strides
Total: 175.1mi
Mar goal: 250mi
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3/18 - 3.1 (indoor track). 48.06 for month.
3/19 - 5.2 (TM, Trek class) 53.26 for month. Almost back on track to still hit 100.
3/20 - 3.1 (indoor track) 56.36 for month.
3/21 - 8.03 (outdoor, woo hoo!) 64.39 for month.
3/23 - 3.1 (indoor track) 67.49 for month.0 -
3.25 miles on the TM - the only one without a mirror (by luck of the draw). I've never been so focused on a speck of dirt on a wall in my life. Gonna get that speck! Now it'll be mid-afternoon before my coloring returns to normal.
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March 1 -Rest
March 2 - 4 miles
March 3 - 5.1 miles (furthest run to date)
March 4-6th - Rest arches, I pulled them jumping rope.
March 7 - 4 miles OUTSIDE!!! It was so warm here, I was surprised!
March 8 - 4 miles (plus a hike on the mountain)
March 9 - 3.1 miles (5k OUTSIDE!!, plus a 2 mile walk and weight training)
March 10 - 2.25 miles (It was hard to run tonight....)
March 11 - 3.1 miles (5k)
March 12 - 3.1 miles (5k, outside and the pace was MUCH different than on the treadmill. It was 9:47 mpm versus the almost 12 that I get on the machine)
March 13 - 2 miles (night before first 5k race)
March 14 - 3.1 miles (5k) I feel great about most of my first race! I ran my fastest mile time so far (8:56 mpm) and was on track to *maybe* place but ended up with a side stitch right in the middle that slowed me way down for about 1/2 mile (I need to fine tune what I should eat on race mornings) so my finish time was right at 30 minutes. I *think* this is a decent time for a first 5k race??
March 15 - 4 miles
March 16 - 3.1 miles (5k)
March 17 - 3.1 miles (5k)
March 18 - 22 Traveling and horrible stomach flu
March 23 - 2 miles (Wanted to make sure my stomach could handle it)
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March 1: 5 miles Tread mill
March 2: 5 miles ™
March 3: 2 miles ™ + strength
March 4: 5 miles ™ no runners high today
March 5: Rest
March 6: 5.5 miles ™
March 7: skied with the kids at Gunstock
March 8: nothing
March 9: 7.75 miles OUTSIDE!
March 10: Pump
March 11: Nada
March 12: 5.3 Miles OUTSIDE! woo hoo, so dam hilly and windy, but felt great :-)
March 13: Nothing
March 14: Nothing
March 15: Nothing
March 16: 10.25 outside. great!
March 17: Pump
March 18: 3.75 outside with friend+ 1 ™
March 19: nothing
March 20: 6 miles outside- great run!
March 21: nothing
March 22: nothing
March 23: 4.5 miles outside- windy and tough!
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3/2 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/4 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/6 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (apartment gym)
3/7 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (apartment gym)
3/9 - 3.1 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/11 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/14 - 5 miles, outside (Capital Crescent Trail)
3/18 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
3/21 - 6.2 miles, outside (Capital Crescent Trail)
3/23 - 4 miles, treadmill (office gym)
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3/1--Rest day
3/2--3.32 miles(treadmill)
3/3--Strength Training
3/4--3.34 miles(treadmill)
3/5--Strength Training
3/6--rest day
3/7--rest day
3/8--rest day
3/9--3.27 miles
3/10-strength training
3/11-3.3 miles(treadmill)
3/12-strength training
3/13-3.28(treadmill)
3/14-3.38(week 16 completed)
3/15-rest
3/16-3.12(Outside w/ the Zombies)
3/17-Strength Training
3/18-3.16(Outside w/ my Zombie peeps making me drop my supplies because I refuse to start off too fast)
3/19-Strength training
3/20-Strength training & 3.33 miles(treadmill)
3/21-3.34 miles(week 15 completed)
3/22-rest day
3/23-4.18 miles(Outside)
I took a long shower and now that I'm back at my desk, my bum is on fiyah!
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March 2nd-5.9k
March 4th-4.24k
March 9th-6.06k
March 11th-6.43k
March 12th-7.05k
March 13th-4.78k
March 16th- 7.14k
March 17th- 4.28k
March 19th- 6.22k
March 20th- 6k
March 23rd-6k
Total: 64.1/800 -
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Total Miles Ran = 39 / Monthly Goal = 43
Not included are a bunch of miles walked...
3/1 = Row 3.1 miles
3/2 = Run 3.5 Miles / Row 3.1 miles
3/3 = Row 6.3 miles
3/4 = Run 3.5 Miles / Row 3.1 miles
3/5 = Row 6.2 miles
3/6 = Run 3.65 Miles / Row 3.1 miles
3/7 = Row 6.2 miles
3/8 = Row 3.1 miles
3/9 = Run 3.75 Miles / Row 3.1 miles
3/10 = Row 6.2 miles
3/11 = Run 3.75 Miles
3/12 = Out of town / rest
3/13 = Out of town / rest
3/14 = Out of town / rest
3/15 = Out of town / rest
3/16 = Run 4.25 Miles
3/17 = Row 9.3 miles
3/18 = Run 4.8 Miles
3/19 = Row 9.3 miles
3/20 = Run 5.25 Miles
3/21 = Row 9.3 miles
3/22 = Run 3.25 Miles
3/23 = Run 3.5 Miles
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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 - 5.5 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
3/21 - 3 miles - 1.5 walking, 1.5 running
3/22 - 4 miles - running, and another 3.5 miles - walking
3/23 - 2.5 miles - 2 running, 0.5 walking0 -
@akirkman86 - do you have an app or watch that gives you your pace? Or even a friend to run your half with who will pace you? For my first half I went pretty slow my first 5-6 miles and then picked up my pace to the finish. I knew I would be able to finish at that point and I had energy to push it to the end. Even though I had run 12 miles without stopping in training, I walked each hydration station on the recommendation from friends and that helped keep me in line with my overall pace too.
@Daisy471 - Congratulations on your PR!
@iofred - I would do a duathlon with running and swimming and leave the bike out Pretty sure they don't have those though.
@johnsonnelly - hope you are feeling better after your stomach bug!
@4leighbee - did you finally get it in the end? I guess a speck of dirt is better than a bug slowly crawling away and making you feel like you can't quite catch it!
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
03/21.....3.00......91.40 - Dog Beach run
03/22...11.87....103.27 - Longest run this month! Found a new route!
03/23.....5.15....108.42
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03/03 - 6.2km
04/03 - 8.59km
06/03 - 4.0km
10/03 - 6.1km
11/03 - 6.02km
13/03 - 4.02km
18/03 - 4.04km
24/03 - 6.10km
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