August 2015 Running Challenge

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @7lenny7 love the shirt
    @stoshew71 it's obvious why we are friends...Giants Yankees I don't need to say anything else.
  • sherriegetsfit2015
    sherriegetsfit2015 Posts: 2 Member
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  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    I am in for 75 miles! :)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited July 2015
    Thanks Stan!

    I'm in again for 70+.

    @ddmom0811 That HM is closing in! "August heat and long run" eesh!

    Cold front came in today, its down to 94! *sarcastic hooray*. I opted for an extra rest day today..
  • Findmyfeet
    Findmyfeet Posts: 5 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    Too bad I'll be out of town for this race. I wonder if I could do it as a virtual?

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1636825919865133/

    I love the bottom line on the shirt!

    That race sounds like so much fun.....
  • estepicursor
    estepicursor Posts: 500 Member
    Newbie here...or maybe returning runner is more accurate. I recently got back into running after taking nearly a year off. Just glad to be out there again; I'll shoot for 40 miles.
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    In for 100 miles again this month.

    Still deciding on whether to sign up for a 1/2 IM in October so trying to divide my time and energy between swimming, cycling and running.

  • ruqayyahsmum
    ruqayyahsmum Posts: 1,514 Member
    sorted my ticker but cant get it to add on original post so here it is


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  • truelight_photo_craig
    truelight_photo_craig Posts: 347 Member
    I'm in for another 100 miles!
  • traci9028
    traci9028 Posts: 104 Member
    I'm new here and starting out with 30 miles for August challenge. Good luck to everyone. There are some impressive mileages on here!
  • archjes
    archjes Posts: 3 Member
    I'm going to try this challenge out for a first time, used to be a distance runner but just now getting in shape. I'm going to do my best to hit 200. *fingers crossed*
  • baldielove13
    baldielove13 Posts: 219 Member
    Hi guys, me again. I'm in for 130 miles.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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  • apennock
    apennock Posts: 49 Member
    Just pulled the trigger on a half in November, so it's time to get training. I'm in for 75 this month. Let's do it!
  • jtarmom
    jtarmom Posts: 228 Member
    So excited to be back in on this - injuries are healing :)

    In for 40 miles this month - starting to slowly build back up for an October half.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Here's an interesting study being done by the University of Minnesota. Sure wish I was young enough to participate

    http://minneapolisrunning.com/participate-in-the-trainmeupmn-study/

    They're studying how exercise affects metabolism in active, overweight people. Last year they did the study on active lean folks.
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    Just committing to another 140 for August with 5 speedwork sessions.

    I'd love to join you 200 milers, but it is too darn hot in Florida, I've committed to another 500 biking miles (for the cycling challenge), and my next Marathon isn't until January.
  • melaniefave41
    melaniefave41 Posts: 222 Member
    90 sounds good. Being wary of increasing my mileage too fast, June had been right around 50 and in July I jumped up to 80 plus.
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    edited July 2015
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
    I am probably among the worst about foam rolling. Yes, I have a foam roller. Yes, I use it, but to be perfectly honest I only use it when I notice strain with my IT band. It seems as soon as that gets back under control, I forget all about it. Truth be told, I feel very uncomfortable trying to maneuver around on the dang thing. I generally prefer just taking a drumstick or rolling pin or something like that and attacking it myself, but I am sure the penetration is not as good.
    kristinegift wrote: »
    @WhatMeRunning & @briebee7: I think we need a 200-club first-timers support group! ;)
    I'm in! Does it have beer and a masseuse?

    I don't even own a foam roller. I do own a rolling pin, but I only use that for pies.

    You 200 milers need a support group? What, like a 12-step program?

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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited July 2015
    autumnblade75 wrote: »
    You 200 milers need a support group? What, like a 12-step program?
    Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm a running addict. :smile:

    I'm pretty happy today. The trails are back open giving me only my second opportunity this year to run on them (stupid rains...which we desperately needed). Not only that, but I took my Hoka Challenger ATR's back by the running store where I bought them for an analysis of the "ogre bite" that they took on my last 9 mile trail run, causing the sole on the front of both shoes to separate. They agreed that a trail shoe of that quality should not see that sort of condition after only 9 miles and were happy to do whatever I wished...trade them in, refund, repair, whatever. I had not considered repair. They felt it might be worth a try to glue the sole back on there, and if that does not hold up then bring them back in for replacement or refund. They also assured me that they would add some "ogre repellent" in the glue to help keep such a thing from happening again. So I went with that, since I really liked the feel of those shoes.

    Heck, I'm so excited I almost peed a little.

    Oops, gotta go.
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    Super excited to actually make a mileage goal this month. I came into the game late in july and was not sure what I could expect of myself. So, my goal this month. Run 3 times a week and walk 3 times a week. Total mileage goal, 60 miles.
  • vivimigot
    vivimigot Posts: 12 Member
    Hello,
    As it is my first time I will go for 75 miles (1/3 running + 2/3 walking). Good luck everyone :smiley:
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    I'll go for only 60 this month: I expect my mileage to be affected by adding Lily to our tandem leash....and learning to lead 3 dogs now instead of 2 (for a total of 185 additional pounds of "pull"!)

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    So. I've bravely asked my highly none athletic type fiance if he wants to accompany me on my run tomorrow- he will be on his bike- and I'll be running- I have a 5 mile run.

    I asked- and then went to myself- "dear god what did I do"... I haven't gotten an answer yet. LMAO
  • Kelce4Fit
    Kelce4Fit Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in for 100 miles for this month!
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    For those of you use Nuun and are Coscto members, they have a sale going on until August 23rd for Nuun Active Hydration Electrolyte Drink tablets. 63 count box for $17, delivered, plus tax. A heck of a price!

    http://www.costco.com/.product.883765.html

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  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    Absolutely everyone here from those just starting out to old hands make this such a great group! Here's to an injury free fun filled August!!

    Last month I did 293km (182 miles) on a stretch goal of 242km (150 miles). This month I'm aiming for 322 kilometers / 200 miles.

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    Aug 01 TBD km !
  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    kristinegift wrote: »
    @WhatMeRunning & @briebee7: I think we need a 200-club first-timers support group! ;)

    @kristinegift You can add me to the group, I've not run 200+ miles in a single month in 20 years. Having typed that I hate saying it as I don't feel ... mentally ... one year older let alone 20 years. Ugh.

    Anyway, shooting for 200 miles this month, 322 km for the metric folks.

  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    My aim is just to run without getting injured again. Even if the runs are short, as long as I'm running 3-4 times a week, I'm happy :)
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    autumnblade75 wrote: »
    You 200 milers need a support group? What, like a 12-step program?
    Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm a running addict. :smile:

    I'm pretty happy today. The trails are back open giving me only my second opportunity this year to run on them (stupid rains...which we desperately needed). Not only that, but I took my Hoka Challenger ATR's back by the running store where I bought them for an analysis of the "ogre bite" that they took on my last 9 mile trail run, causing the sole on the front of both shoes to separate. They agreed that a trail shoe of that quality should not see that sort of condition after only 9 miles and were happy to do whatever I wished...trade them in, refund, repair, whatever. I had not considered repair. They felt it might be worth a try to glue the sole back on there, and if that does not hold up then bring them back in for replacement or refund. They also assured me that they would add some "ogre repellent" in the glue to help keep such a thing from happening again. So I went with that, since I really liked the feel of those shoes.

    Heck, I'm so excited I almost peed a little.

    Oops, gotta go.
    Laughed out loud on this one! HA!! Hope the shoes with ogre repellent work out for you!
    mwyvr wrote: »
    kristinegift wrote: »
    @WhatMeRunning & @briebee7: I think we need a 200-club first-timers support group! ;)

    @kristinegift You can add me to the group, I've not run 200+ miles in a single month in 20 years. Having typed that I hate saying it as I don't feel ... mentally ... one year older let alone 20 years. Ugh.

    Anyway, shooting for 200 miles this month, 322 km for the metric folks.
    Don't think I will ever make this club, but then I never thought I could ever run 100 miles or more in a month and I can do that pretty consistently now and I never thought I would run a half let alone 10 so far and qualifying for Half Fanatics... Yep, my name is Shana and I have a running addiction...

    Welcome to all the new folks - we are a crazy but very fun and supportive group. A general warning however - subscribing to this group could bring on unintended addictions to running :)

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