April 2015 Running Challenge
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4/1 - 10 mi
4/4 - 5 mi
4/5 - 7 mi
4/6 - 3.5 mi
4/11 - 11 mi
Total: 36.5 mi, Goal: 70 mi
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April 9- 6km
April 13- 6km
Total: 12km Goal:54km0 -
@teacton11 - how old your kids that you can get a 10 miler in with them in the double stroller? I rarely run with the double anymore (mine are 2 & 5) and even when younger I always maxed out at about 6 with the double BOB.
@skippygirlsmom - your boyfriend is very sweet! And I love that you run with your daughter so much. My mom started running when I was in high school as well. I always loved that I could share that with her (and we still run together 20 years later!)0 -
@autumnblade75, Nice going,
now, about your ticker.. what is that ladybug doing to those baby chicks?(or, from another perspective, what are those chicks doing to that ladybug)0 -
4/1- 3 mi
4/2- 1 mi (8:36) fastest mile time
4/3-rest day before 10K
4/4-6.2 mi 10-K race; PR 1:05:05
; last year was 1:10:16
4/5- rest day
4/6-3 mi
4/7-0
Total Week 1 = 13.20
4/8 - 0
4/9- 4
4/10 - 0
4/11-5.50
4/12-0
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@autumnblade75, Nice going,
now, about your ticker.. what is that ladybug doing to those baby chicks?(or, from another perspective, what are those chicks doing to that ladybug)
I thought the ladybug might run faster if the chickens were trying to eat her.
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Date....kms.....Total
01/04- 5.4kms (stinking treadmill)-5.4
02/04- 5.33kms- 10.73
03/04- 10kms- 20.73
04/04- rest
05/04- 5.45kms- 26.18
06/04- rest MY BIRTHDAY
07/04- 5.0kms- 31.18
08/04- 7.5kms- 38.68
09/04- 9.0kms- 47.68
10/04- 7.61kms- 55.29kms
11/04- rest stupid wind
12/04- 6.6kms- 61.89
13/04- 10.2kms- 72.09
Great races @SonicDeathMonkey80 and @Stoshew71!!!
We did a 10k today...beat our previous time by 13 minutes!!! Granted, we weren't doing the hilly coulee trail today, but still, I'm hella proud!!!!
Now....can we talk about nipples for a minute? I'm not quite the President of the Itty Bitty Titty Commity but I am on the board of directors for sure. So I don't require a whole lot of support, but I do wear a decent sports bra when running, it just makes me feel better. I haven't noticed any chafing, but mother of all things holy do my nipples ever hurt! like super sensitive painful hurt. Almost like when I was pregnant, which is 100% physically impossible now. What in the actually h#ll is up with that? And please God, make it stop!!
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There seriously needs to be a 'like' button! I read and want to reply, but unless I start writing down who and what...I never remember. I'm seeing so many HM's and PR's, photos, and just general things to comment on. I see them all......and I love them all....so proud of everyone. I fill my hubby in on everything everyone is doing, alas, most of you do not know I cheer for you in my living room! Sending out a big HIGH FIVE to EVERYONE!!0
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cooter_mom wrote: »There seriously needs to be a 'like' button! I read and want to reply, but unless I start writing down who and what...I never remember. I'm seeing so many HM's and PR's, photos, and just general things to comment on. I see them all......and I love them all....so proud of everyone. I fill my hubby in on everything everyone is doing, alas, most of you do not know I cheer for you in my living room! Sending out a big HIGH FIVE to EVERYONE!!
^^ +1
I'm not nearly organized and committed enough to recognize everyone I smile at or nod to or raise my eyebrows in respect for as I'm reading through this thread, but you are all (all!) an inspiration to me for different reasons. WTG, runners!0 -
@briebee7 & @skippygirlsmom I must not be doing something right. I can't get either of mine to run. They are 19yo boy/girl twins.
@cooter_mom I'd think you'd be fine with just support. Mine only bother me if I'm going through a hormonal fluctuation. Maybe your bra isn't snug enough and constantly stimulating them? Sorry I'm not more help, sore nips are horrible. so you have my sympthies. I'm a B cup at this weight.
My husband uses nipple guards on long runs. Maybe an anti-chaffe stick. I recently bought the body glide as suggested by someone here for thigh rub/thighs eating my shorts sort of thing and it worked better than I'd imagined.0 -
@teacton11 - how old your kids that you can get a 10 miler in with them in the double stroller? I rarely run with the double anymore (mine are 2 & 5) and even when younger I always maxed out at about 6 with the double BOB.
Oldest son will be 3 in July and his younger brother just turned 7 months.
Oldest loves watching me race and is excited whenever I can bring him home a medal, wears it for the rest of the day and runs around with it (kinda makes me push harder when I race cause I love seeing that face when I can hand him something.) It is easier to go with him bc he feels he is part of it when I take him on runs. He "wants to go fast." Worst case scenario is I pull up some saved videos on my phone and let him watch when he looses his patience.
Younger is rather tricky. He is a bit of a sleeper but got to get him fully topped off and time it when he is most likely to nap. He usually falls asleep but sometimes he will just look around and enjoy the scenery. Of course we have those days where me or my wife will end up having to take him out and walk with him a bit while the other circles around or we call it a day.
We are just excited bc his pediatrician said he was strong enough to sit in the running stroller last month which means quality time with each other on a run. And yeah, Bobs are the only way to go.
No way I could ever take the youngest without two of us though. I'm not the brave. I just got lucky bc my wife is a runner as well (she actually got me into it.) Her last marathon she placed 4th age group while pregnant so yeah, she's kinda awesome and keeps me on my toes.
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@Elise4270 I may have to try the body glide. Or nipple guard. Maybe pasties with tassels! Ha....sorry my mind just took off with that one. I can just see it now......I may need bail money.0
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@elise4270 it was my daughter that got me running, she was the runner, I was the watcher until she bet me I couldn't run a 5K. Say what? That was all it took.
@cooter_mom could it be your bra wasn't tight enough and the girls were bouncing inside the bra? I am also on the Board of the itty bitty club so I don't need major support but I don't the little girls to be moving in my bra either. Sometimes it's not about support but having the right cup size. Great job on that 10K time too!
Skip had me laughing last night, she said Momma I saw more nipples waiting for you to finish. I was like "excuse me, why were nipples waiting for me ;-) ?" She said some of the big girls need to find thicker bras, it's not a good look in your finish line photos. OMG that child. She's also a matching running outfit snob, even her earrings need to match her top. She was taking pictures of people whose outfits had her laughing. She's like honestly strips do NOT go with flowered pants.
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@cooter_mom its hard to have a nip conversation without it going there!
@skippygirlsmom to funny! I need one of those thicker bras! Maybe some nursing pads?lol!0 -
4.10.15- 3 (very slow) miles Deadmill
4.13.15- 2 miles -17 minutes-
that's a complete guess based on my outside run times- I ran for 17 and change- I'm assuming a 2 mile run- but my phone is completely and utterly dead- so no way to guess and I wasn't running where I normally do. Oh well.
It is what it is. No lifting today which pisses me off- but these things happen.
5 of 40 potential miles- I'm just not seeing it this month considering it's already half way through the month and I'm like- barely started. Oh well- set a goal and strive for it the best you can- that's all that matters.0 -
I am pretty good about checking in here but between late last night and this afternoon there were 45 updates here!! Goodness! Have to say I read through them and was laughing so hard!
@cooter_mom - we will take up a collection for your bail
I am also a board member in itty bitty - could probably be president and have not had any issues. I do wear pretty tight sports bras to protect what I do have though!
@briebee7, @skippygirlsmom and @Elise4270 - my daughter runs when she has time which isn't often. She completed a triathlon and we ran a 10k together in Seattle. I love running with her when we are together but it is tough because we live too far apart. We do have fun shopping for running clothes when we are together
@skippygirlsmom - love your girl, Skip and her observations and wisdom! I saw a hat or t-shirt once with something like 'If found on ground please drag over finish line' Also your BF is awesome!
@ddmom0811 - I look at runners here and wonder what they were thinking going for a run in the afternoon when it is 95 but also with of respect that they can and are running when it is hot (I would die!). I definitely watch people now in the gym who have terrible form and wonder how long before they seriously hurt themselves, that is all my trainer's fault though!
@Elise4270 - I thought (as did my trainer) that I was around 24-25% BF until I had it tested and it came back at 29%! I was really upset so now I am trying to get it down although I am not convinced that I even know how to go about that. I am also not much of a carb eater and find that I am much happier and satiated with more protein, but I run better if I eat more carbs.
@Wendy1Fl - you are tearing it up! Awesome!! I love that you took 13 minutes off your last 8 miler time!0 -
@SonicDeathMonkey80 - love this ^^^SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »skinnyby31 wrote: »
Did my fastest km ever yesterday. Sill probably very slow in comparison to the majority of runners but it felt great.
Comparison is the thief of joy. Good job
@skinnyby31 - there are runners here of all levels and abilities, some are faster and some are slower but it doesn't matter because your times are yours alone and someone will likely always be faster/slower than you. We are here to share our love of running and appreciate each others accomplishments! Great job on your PR!!
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I know I;m pretty late for this month, but can I still join
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@LittleMiss1D10 , show us the money!!!
drop the slash [/] from your first IMG code so we can ooh and ahh at your ticker!
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4/1: 5 miles
4/2: 7 miles
4/3: 4.2 miles
4/4: REST!
4/5: 18 miles
4/6: 4 miles
4/7: XT rowing and biking
4/8: 5 miles
4/9: 10 miles
4/10: 3.1 miles
4/11: 8.5 miles
4/12: REST
4/13: 6 miles
Current total: 70.8 miles0 -
4/13 3 miles Felt pretty great today. I think I need to set an alarm on my phone to foam roll regularly. I seem to run better after remembering to do that.
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4/1 - 3.44 miles
4/3 - 5 miles
4/4 - 5 miles
4/6 - 4 miles
4/8 - 3 miles
4/10 - 3.5 miles
4/12 - 8 miles
4/13 - 3.5 miles
3.5 in the rain![exercise.png[\img]](http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wpy4IyQ/exercise.png[\img])
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@shanaber oh man! I think I may cry over the bf%! Few years ago work had mine calculated at 32% and called me obese at 130lbs. I'm just under that now, but much leaner (I hope).
I'm not sure how to go about it either. Give up saturated fats, and run your butt off. I guess.
I noticed our own Jason ( @Stoshew71 ) Fitzgerald has training plans. I may go that route after I have a gait analysis done and see where I am on the back issue after a CT.0 -
@elise4270 - I pretty much felt the same way in fact I did cry
. I had lost so much weight and worked so hard to get fit and stronger and then was told I was still obese even though I was right at the weight the doctor wanted me at. I am now lower (about 5lbs) so it will be interesting to see what change it has made if any, when I go back for another measurement later in the summer. 0 -
bjdavidson964 wrote: »bjdavidson964 wrote: »bjdavidson964 wrote: »bjdavidson964 wrote: »Great motivation for my first 5k May 2nd (first that I hope to actually run and not walk anyway). I'm a newbie and just finished the C25k program the first week in March. Gonna try to log 35 running miles in April. The term 'running' is questionable for me ... more like 'jogging' ... but I'll keep trying to get faster.
4/3: 3.88 mi
4/4: 3.57 mi
4/5: 3.72 mi
4/7: 3.81 mi
4/8: 1.25 mi (quick stop by the park after Zumba)
4/9: 4.37 mi
4/11: 6.72 mi
4/12: 4.67 mi
Current Total: 31.99 miles
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »
Skip had me laughing last night, she said Momma I saw more nipples waiting for you to finish. I was like "excuse me, why were nipples waiting for me ;-) ?" She said some of the big girls need to find thicker bras, it's not a good look in your finish line photos. OMG that child. She's also a matching running outfit snob, even her earrings need to match her top. She was taking pictures of people whose outfits had her laughing. She's like honestly strips do NOT go with flowered pants.
OMG that is too funny! She is a riot!
I'm with her on matching outfits. Some mornings I will throw on anything since it's dark and I rarely see anyone but if it's daylight or I laid out my running clothes the day before, it's all matching! Even the ribbons in my hair. BF is too sweet! I bet you can't wait till he gets back!
@cooter_mom - oh man, I've not had that issue. Sounds awful! I also think your sports bra isn't tight enough. You have to squish them down even more. I'm in the club as well.
We DO need a LIKE button on here! I, too, am overwhelmed with wanting to congratulate everyone but I can't remember it all!0 -
cooter_mom wrote: »@Elise4270 I may have to try the body glide. Or nipple guard. Maybe pasties with tassels! Ha....sorry my mind just took off with that one. I can just see it now......I may need bail money.
A little trick I learned from @CodeMonkey78 Just take the cheapest under arm deodorant you can find and use that over the nips. Same thing pretty much and much cheaper than the Body Glide.
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I noticed our own Jason ( @Stoshew71 ) Fitzgerald has training plans. I may go that route after I have a gait analysis done and see where I am on the back issue after a CT.
I have training plans posted somewhere? lol
I can certainly help out in the way of increasing miles, but I don't have any official plans published anywhere unless you look at my Strava history. Or scroll backwards in time in these challenges until December 2013. lol
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Date Miles today. Miles for April
4/1 6.2 miles - 6.2
4/2 5.35 miles - 11.55
4/3 REST DAY (TAPER)
4/4 13.1 miles - 24.65 <<< Oak Barrel HM in Lynchburg, TN (1:44:13)
4/5 REST DAY
4/6 10.5 miles - 35.15
4/7 REST DAY (also travel day as I am in Md this week)
4/8 5 miles - 40.15
4/9 4.2 miles - 44.35
4/10 REST DAY/TAPER
4/11 REST DAY/TAPER
4/12 13.2 - 57.55 <<< Bridge Street HM (1:39:26 PR - 53 OA, 5 AG)
4/13 REST DAY
4/14 6 miles - 63.55
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