August 2015 Running Challenge
Replies
-
skippygirlsmom wrote: »My computer at work doesn't seem to want to go to this page today. I hate doing this on blackberry.
8/6 - 1.8 miles. Thought the thunderstorm passed, I got almost a mile before the thunder and lightening was coming at me. I took the short loop and headed home. I don't do lightening. Skip's XC practice was canceled so we will try again tonight.
23.7 miles out of 120
@skippygirlsmom its' been super glitchy today for me to. not just you.0 -
8/3/15 - 10 miles
8/4/15 - 5.34 miles
8/5/15 - 4 miles
8/6/15 - 4 miles
0 -
here's an article you may find interesting...
http://running.competitor.com/2015/08/injury-prevention/the-dangers-of-overstriding-and-how-to-stop-it_132726
@Stoshew71, thanks for the link! Good stuff to think about! I had been trying to run softly before, but this nagging calf thing has made me work even harder at it and I think it will pay off, not only for this issue, but in the long run. This is one of the reasons I quit listening to music when I run. It messes up my cadence.
We have a local orthopaedic clinic which has running specialists. I may go in to have a running evaluation done if I insurance will cover it. It would be nice to get a professional evaluation done to make sure I'm using a running technique that will minimize the chance of injury.
0 -
Ninth straight day at the gym today, took it easy walking pace mostly. Will rest tomorrow and then get back into it on Saturday.
Up to 71.7 K this month now, out of 250 K goal.
Planning to kick it up a notch next week, not necessarily in distance but in intensity...admitting to self that mostly walking this distance is not going to make much difference in my fitness level, and really want to improve!0 -
Had a great time a the amusement park yesterday, but today I feel like I've been picked up and shaken like one of the dog's toys!
I did my strength training, if you can call it that, and ran an easy 3 miles at 5.0 mph on the treadmill in the gym movie studio room this morning. I saw Mr. Noodles being eaten by a Raptor. That was...weird.
0 -
1- 8.35 miles. walk
2- 5.9
3 rest
4- 3.24
5 rest
6- 3.27
20.76/70+
So much to catch up on! Works busy, life's busy.0 -
8/1 - 4
8/3 - 3
8/5 - 3
0 -
8-1: 2.5 mi
8-2: 2.62 mi
8-5: 2.6 mi
7.72/30
Battling some awful allergies that have had me couch-bound lately. Hope to hit the road more often next week.0 -
DATE ... MILES
8/1 ... 16.5
8/2 ... 10
8/4 ... 5
8/5 ... 8
39.5/200 goal
Did 8 miles on the trails last night after work. I normally hate running in the evening however it is a huge stress relief to run alone through a forest. Very serene.
I did not however get myself out of bed in time this morning to run. Looks like I will be running at lunch which I hate (either traffic or lettuce fields as running paths). Oh well.
@JoRocka - my 5 year old love mixed matched socks as well! She purposely does it.
0 -
I just started running again in July. It's so freeing! This mommy's time of sanity comes at 6 am on 3K runs :-)0 -
scoutmomof8 wrote: »@JoRocka - My girls only buy the mismatched socks. They haven't worn matching socks in years.
8/1 - 3 miles Potter Run - Way fun with lots of people in costume.
8/2 - Rest day
8/3 - Pouring rain and I am not that motivated.
8/4 - Rest day
8/5 - 2.25
8/6 - 2
LOL- I try to by the same TYPE of socks- so I can mismatch if I need without having uneven thickness and stuff LOL
I'm definitely not upset by my "problem" LOL- I'm glad to see there are other folks who are rocking the mismatched socks!!
speaking of- new socks AND body glide.
My new shoes have arch- and any shoe with "arch support" gives me blisters- so I want to try some body glide on my foot to see if I can prevent that.0 -
Had an awesome speedwork session today, doing yasso 800s (8x800m in 3:11 w. 400m jogs in between each). Sill the buzz from completing it was killed after being bit by a dog en route home that was playing in a front yard 2 doors down from where the owner was standing.
Verified shots were current with the owner and the cut didn't look too deep (was just a surface abrasion). Not sure if I want to report it, but documented the cut (won't post here) in case it gets infected and cleaned it up with antibiotic ointment. Mostly just hoping I can avoid an infection with a triathlon (w. open water swimming in a not so clean river) 2 days away.
8/1 - 3 miles
8/2 - 6 miles
8/4 - 12 miles
8/5 - 5.5 miles
8/6 - 8 miles (w. 8x800s @ 6:22 pace)
Total: 34.5 miles
Goal: 140 miles
Remaining: 105.5 miles0 -
I had a sock problem this morning-my fiance is here and I forgot to prep so I couldn't really rummage the way I normally would- so. yeah mismatched it is.
Which means apparently I need to go invest in more because I can't find my socks at the rate I'm burning through them hashtagrunnerproblems. things like this happen:
15.83 of 75 miles for me. Happy Jo is happy!
Just tell everyone that you're a trend setter...lol.
0 -
1/8/15 - 3 miles
3/8/15 - 1.5 miles
4/8/15 - 1.5 miles
6/8/15 - 1.5 miles
0 -
DATE ... MILES
8/1 ... 16.5
8/2 ... 10
8/4 ... 5
8/5 ... 8
8/6 ... 5.25
44.75/200 goal
I got a lunch time run in. It was great reminder to not let myself oversleep in the morning. Running around my office is terrible - narrow, windy farm roads with a ton of traffic. And lots of stinky road kill. Ugh.
@ohhim - scary about the dog. I am glad you are ok.
@murciaa - Great job - keep it up. Running is my sanity/"me time" away from the family as well.0 -
My July goal was 30 miles and I hit that. I think I will shoot for 35 for August.
8/2 - 3.5mi. PR for distance Woohoo! According to my GPS I went 3.5 but according to the trail map I did 3.7 miles. I am going with my GPS since I always use the same one when I run so any errors should be consistent. Walking up to get ice cream with son and dog later so that will be another 3 miles but I will not include it in my monthly total.
8/4 -3.6mi. Another PR! I went for a run on my break at work because I was falling asleep at my desk, don't tell the boss, and I ended up completing the run in 50 minutes which is what it took me to run 5k last month in the heat and humidity. I learned that my ideal pace right now is about a 13 minute pace so I was able to cut out most of the walk breaks except for walking up the big hill at the end of trail. (Why is there always a big hill at the end of a run?)
8/6 -3.5mi. Got up at 6:30am on my day off for a beautiful cool morning run with Neeko. Kept my average pace at 13:14 which seems to be ideal for me but I will admit my legs were tired when I was done. That hasn't happened in a while but it was a great feeling.
Completed : 10.6
To go : 24.4
0 -
First few days - 10 miles
8/5/15 4 miles
8/6/15 3 miles
17 miles done!
goal 100 miles
0 -
MFP August 2015 running challenge:
Ran two 6mph half mile jogs in preworkout warms ups on treadmill
ran 3 miles on the track after a good lifting work out.
Goal 45 miles
Completed 14
>>>>>>>>>. 31 to GO.0 -
2/8: 8.1 Miles
4/8: 3.8 Miles
6/8: 3.8 Miles
0 -
4.4 today. A little faster.
0 -
Aug 1 - 43 mile bike ride
Aug 2 - 37 mile bike ride
Aug 3 - 4.1 miles
Aug 4 - 4.15 miles in morning; strength training and cycling class. Yeah, I’m crazy.
Aug 5 - 6.15 miles - too hot to do my long run for the week.
Aug 6 - strength training and cycling class --big hills - it was hard - sure hope my outdoor cycling improves a lot with all this hard work!
Aug 7 - rest day -- first one since July 15th! Got to plan these out so I can recover!
@ohhim - oh gosh, that's terrible! I hope the owner was apologetic and leashes up their dog from now on. Good luck with Triathalon!
@7lenny7 - check out if any of your local running stores have a "Good Form Running Clinic" -- it's just an hour or two. My daughter and I both did it at our running store here in Orlando and it was awesome. Now whenever I pass runners I look at their form and notice what's wrong. (I don't say anything of course!) Even though I know the exact form I should be doing it is very easy to get tired and not do it right. Also, before I did that class I got into Chi Running - which is very similar. When I did the GFR clinic they said I was doing everything right except swinging my arms a little too much. But, that happened only because I had worked hard following the Chi Running instructions. That being said, I do keep getting off/on pain in the achilles so I probably need to review the Chi running to see if am doing something off. I am working on some of those exercises that were in the link you posted about ways to strengthen the achilles.
@sushan88 - I started with walking, for about a year. Had no intention of running but now I love it.
Sorry can't reply to everyone! But the miles are piling up! Keep up the great job.
0 -
8/1 7km
8/4 5km
8/6 5km
My Boss works in an Office that is at the end of a 5 Hour Drive. Last time I seen his face was March 2014.JimCrackinDandy wrote: »juliet3455 - You're amazing to me! I hope your boss knows about your dedication.
Adapt to the situation and move on.skippygirlsmom wrote: »juliet3455 sorry about your truck, but a great job during lemons into lemonade with the run
18 minutes/2.5 km one way = 1/2 my normal minimum. Have a Mini Gym with a Full Change room/showers at work. Doing mechanical work - As a guy I grew up on a farm so lots of experience - as my Dad said " if mankind built it we should be able to repair it". Rebuilt a motorcycle when I was 14 ( highly motivated - wanted wheels ). Any excuse for new gear. @shanaber I am impressed with anyone who does mechanical repairs but even more impressed with the distances being knocked off by everyone.juliet3455 - I think it is awesome that you ran to work and back home at the end of the day! I am also pretty impressed that you replaced the alternator! Wish I could get my daughter to do things like that! I am pretty sure you have earned those new running shoes!0 -
Epic Distance/Terrain for a race that makes our Monthly accomplishments look like warm-ups. Canadian Death Race
The First place finisher was a lady 125 km's (77.67 Miles) in 13:51:21. 86 Minutes ahead of the 2nd place finisher.
Only 121 of 326 Solo Runners actually finished it in the 24 Hour Time limit.
Canadian Death Race Results 2015.pdf0 -
8/1: 5 miles
8/2: 11.5 miles
8/3: 4 miles
8/4: XT day: 42 min bike (12 miles) and 35 min walk (2 miles), AKA: 2 episodes of Gilmore Girls
8/5: 8 miles
8/6: 6.5 miles: Quick ones with the Thurdsay crew! My legs felt super fresh tonight; did the first 3 mile loop at an 8:10 pace and the second 3 at an 8:40 pace. Fairly consistent splits both times considering both ended on long hills. Super pumped to get back to ~50 mpw next week.
35/200
0 -
Whoa!juliet3455 wrote: »Epic Distance/Terrain for a race that makes our Monthly accomplishments look like warm-ups. Canadian Death Race
The First place finisher was a lady 125 km's (77.67 Miles) in 13:51:21. 86 Minutes ahead of the 2nd place finisher.
Only 121 of 326 Solo Runners actually finished it in the 24 Hour Time limit.
Canadian Death Race Results 2015.pdf
0 -
@Ohhim - Wow! Hope you are healed up and do great on that triathlon!
@juliet3455 - I just can't imagine what it takes for ultra runners to go distances like that in those times. It's epic.
I set out to run a slow and easy 8 miler this evening. I'm choosing to stay positive in describing the run. So...
I finished!
8/1 - 10 miles
8/2 - 12 miles (22 miles total)
8/4 - 8 miles (30 total)
8/5 - 12 miles (42 miles total)
8/6 - 8 miles (50 miles total)
Goal 220 miles
0 -
3.5 miles tonight on the hotel treadmill, after eating way too much at dinner. At least I didn't throw up
Total of 13.5 miles out of 40 for the month.
Usually when I do my work travel I stick to my panera salads or a small steak and veggies. This trip I've been a bit indulgent. At least the running helps to keep me at maintenance. But it's the low country and the food is pretty darn good (last night shrimp and grits, tonight duck and sweet potato waffles, oh my..).0 -
5 miles this morning
0 -
August goal 60 miles
8/1 I really...
8/2 Need to find a better source
8/3 For my Chinese take out supply....
8/4 Managed a 1.17 "ralk" with all 3 puppies
8/5 3.1 on the dreadmill until the aforementioned Chinese food from hell re "reared" (pun intended)
its ugly head.
8/6 2.52
Total 6.77
Ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date:
0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions