November 2015 Running Challenge

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  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
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    11/3--5.28 miles
    11/4--5.03 miles
    11/5--strength training and elliptical
    11/6--3 miles
    11/7--13.03 (woo hoo)
    11/8--rest day
    11/9--5.32 miles
    11/10-Strong Curves workout A
    11/11-5.2 miles
    11/12-Strong Curves workout B
    11/13-3.02 miles
    11/14-13.36 miles
    11/15-rest day
    11/16-5.29 miles

    I've missed so much on the thread. I'm seeing pictures of pretty flowers and medals. I have to catch up.
  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
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    juliet3455 wrote: »
    So many posts - Everyone is doing great thangs, @kareF is in the bleachers nursing her injury but cheering everyone on. Looking forward to when we see you back doing some slow/short distance runs to slowly work yourself back into the routine.

    Just to run 1k again will make me so happy! I cannot believe the way running has affected me.. I feel so horrible not being able to run. Here I was thinking about increasing distance.. Though I think when I start running again I'll just be grateful for every km I run :smile:
  • DaveThomas1901
    DaveThomas1901 Posts: 58 Member
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    1/11 6.45
    3/11 6.28
    6/11 3.45
    8/11 3.02
    9/11 6.32
    12/11 5.04
    15/11 6.39
    16/11 3.22

    total 40.17
    target 50 miles

    Managed an early morning run in dark blustery conditions yesterday, and an easier run on the treadmill today so all good. Well done everyone :)
  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
    edited November 2015
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    01-Nov: 5.26 km – down week
    02-Nov: rest
    03-Nov: rest
    04-Nov: 5.18 km – down week
    05-Nov: 4.02 km – 70% humidity but felt much higher.
    06-Nov: rest
    07-Nov: 4.48 km – torn ankle ligament/avulsion fracture : 6 weeks recovery!
    08-Nov: rest
    09-Nov: physiotherapy
    10-Nov: rest
    11-Nov: rest
    12-Nov: upper body strength training
    13-Nov: rest
    14-Nov: rest 5 weeks recovery to go
    15-Nov: walked around markets (not really exercise but taking it easy)
    16-Nov: 8,000 steps on fitbit
    17-Nov: upper body strength training

    I'm going to try and aim to hit 10,000 steps with fitbit each day again, now that I can walk more!

    @Elise4270 and @Stoshew71 .. My stava link is https://www.strava.com/athletes/klittlewing :smile: I've added you both! Anyone else is more than welcome to add me.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    1-2.65 treadmill walk
    2- rehab/ travel
    3-2.5
    4-rest/lazy
    5-rehab/travel
    6-5.5
    7- migraine
    8- 8.09
    9-rehab/travel
    10-4.21
    11-rest
    12-rehab/travel
    13-5.51
    14-8.20
    15-new kicks- can not wait to rock them
    16-rain run 5.70 then rehab/travel

    42.36/80+

    Upcoming races:
    11/26/15 Turkey trot ft worth 10K
    3/19/16 Rock N Roll 5K Dallas
    3/20/16 Rock N Roll Half Dallas
    4/24/16 OKC Memorial
  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
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    11/1 - 3.81 C25k W1D3 (.73 + 2.32 + .76)
    11/2 - 5.78 walking lunch break + evening walk (3.3 + 2.48)
    11/3 - 2.99 C25k W2D1 + continuation of lunch run (2.09 + .9)
    11/4 - 1.78 nice, easy, comfortable lunch walk.
    11/5 - 3.13 C25k W2D2 + 180 spm practice (2.23 + .9)
    11/6 - 4.61 walking lunch break + evening walk (2.36 + 2.25)
    11/7 - 2.16 C25k W2D3 (2.16)
    11/8 - Full rest day. Was my 1 yr anniversary for starting to lose weight so I went SHOPPING!!
    11/9 - Full rest day.
    11/10 - 6.17 C25k W3D1 + 180 spm practice (2.24 + .7) C25k repeat + 180 spm practice (2.01 + 1.22)
    11/11 - 2.8 walking lunch break *noon after the first snowfall of the season. I was overdressed. (Again)*
    11/12 - 2.93 C25k W3D2 + continuation of lunch run (2.12 + .81)
    11/13 - Events of the day truly made it Friday the 13th. But it's over and possibly lent itself to the personal best of the next day!
    11/14 - 6.01 Longest run of my life! MOD (mantra of the day) "Far, not fast." Was supposed to do C25k W3D3 but I forgot lol.
    11/15 - Recovery day. **Never really knew what that meant before.
    11/16 - 2.98 C25k W3D3 + continuation of lunch run (2.08 + .9)

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  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
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    @Stoshew71 .. Trying to find a way to sync Runkeeper to Strava but having trouble.. Do you know how I can do it?
  • SAfricaChick
    SAfricaChick Posts: 1,143 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Man Who Shed More Than 200 Pounds Will Lead 1:40 Pace Group in Half Marathon This Weekend

    Barry Brokaw weighed more than 400 pounds when he reached his heaviest in 2008.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/weight-loss/man-who-shed-more-than-200-pounds-will-lead-140-pace-group-in-half-marathon-this-weekend?cid=soc_Runner's World - RunnersWorld_FBPAGE_Runner’s World__

    This is extremely motivational!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited November 2015
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    kareF wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 .. Trying to find a way to sync Runkeeper to Strava but having trouble.. Do you know how I can do it?

    There are at least 2 ways to do it.

    First is what i call a manual way of doing it. First is to export the data from runkeeper into a .gpx file format. Then you manually import that file into strava.

    There is also an automatic way of doing it using a third party service such as Tapiriik.
    https://tapiriik.com/

    Manual method:

    To export your Runkeeper data, follow the steps below to receive files in both GPX (GPS exchange) and CSV format:
    (I suggest gpx)
    Found these instructions from:
    https://support.runkeeper.com/hc/en-us/articles/201109886-How-to-Export-your-Runkeeper-data

    1. Visit runkeeper.com/settings

    2. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the Export Data tab

    3. Select a "Starting Date" and "Ending Date" using the calendar boxes to provide your activity data within that timeframe

    4. Click the button "Export Data" to complete the export process

    5. Individual GPX activity files, along with master CSV files for cardio activities, measurements, strength training and sleep, will be available for direct download on that same page with a "Download Now!" button.

    6. Just click on that button and you will have all your files saved directly to your computer!

    Please note: The export process can take a while. Just leave the page up and come back to it later. The page will refresh every 30 seconds or so until your data is available, then it will be available for 24 hours afterwards. Don't be afraid to let it sit for a while!
    After they are saved to your computer, you can now upload the data to strava manually:


    You can upload .gpx files at http://app.strava.com/upload/select

    Locate the gpx files that were recently saved on your computer by hitting Browse...
    Follow the directions on the screen.
    Duplicate entries will be ignored (in case you accidently add the same entry twice).


    Before you upload your files, you may want to add your running shoes so you can select them for each run.
    I love this feature. It helps me keep track of the mileage of each shoe I have.
    http://www.strava.com/settings/gear
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Runkeeper to Strava third party apps:

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/automatically-training-fitness.html
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    patrikc333 wrote: »
    @ddmom0811

    yes I did last year but not everyday and so early

    I've been through lots of changing in my life during this last year, I moved to England from Italy 10 years ago with the idea of enjoying the colder/rainier weather (I was crazy I know), but now I cannot stand it anymore! I became a meteopathic :smile:
    I had to look that up! I'm one too - for me it's humidity/heat. But I don't have to deal with extreme cold, so if I did I'd complain there too. I just need to move to Monterey and have it be perfect all year. :smile:

    @Stoshew71 -lol, that you just play a doctor on the Internet. Don't worry, we trust you and no one will sue. Very inspiring article. Reading that makes me feel so hopeful for those who need to lose a lot. It can be done!


    Holiday Streak, anyone? (Running Streak) Here's the info: http://www.runnersworld.com/tag/rwrunstreak

    Here's an article someone posted last year about the Holiday Streak - a guy writes about doing it, pretty funny.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/newbie-chronicles/a-season-to-streak

    I'm still debating. I know @skippygirlsmom said the one you did in the summer was not good - and you could never recover. My son gets married on December 5th, in Savannah, GA, so I feel quite obsessive saying I have to run each of the 3 days we are away, lol. But husband is used to my crazy plans, and no one else really has to know. Except for all 500 of you all.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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     http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/16/bangkok-half-marathon-worlds-longest-u-turn-17-mile-race


    Still traveling to get home, but though you all would enjoy this link DS sent me...
  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
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    @ddmom0811 I was looking at those articles today! I've already decided to do it. It's only 1 mile. I'm going to use it to transition myself to running in the morning. We have an itsy bitsy tiny little "gym" in my apartment building so I could get up just 15 minutes earlier, go downstairs, hit the t-mill, and bust out a single mile. One of two things will happen...I will hate the t-mill and go outside (most likely) and start adding mileage, or I will hate the t-mill, get it done, and never step on one of those dreadful things again.

    Anyone else going to join in?
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    Holiday Streak, anyone? (Running Streak) Here's the info: http://www.runnersworld.com/tag/rwrunstreak

    Here's an article someone posted last year about the Holiday Streak - a guy writes about doing it, pretty funny.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/newbie-chronicles/a-season-to-streak

    I'm still debating. I know @skippygirlsmom said the one you did in the summer was not good - and you could never recover. My son gets married on December 5th, in Savannah, GA, so I feel quite obsessive saying I have to run each of the 3 days we are away, lol. But husband is used to my crazy plans, and no one else really has to know. Except for all 500 of you all.

    I did the holiday streak last year! I really liked it. It kept me from totally falling off the wagon after my fall races. However this year, since my marathon is just a few days before Thanksgiving, I'm gonna skip it. Don't want to tempt myself to run when I should be recovering and taking a well-deserved break.

    I've done the summer and holiday streaks, and I found that running at least 1 mile a day kept me in good shape and, for the summer one during marathon training, helped my endurance. That's what turned me on to day-after-long-run recovery runs instead of taking the day off after a long run. I like the RW streaks, but the timing just isn't right this time around :s
  • dperich1968
    dperich1968 Posts: 235 Member
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    A day filled with house hold stuff. Had a flat tire this morning and was pretty impressed with myself. Took less than 15mins to put on the donut and head to my mechanic for tire repair. This lady has still caught some skills.

    Nov 3 - 4.73 walking
    Nov 5 - 7.00
    Nov 6 - yoga and stretches
    Nov 7 - family time
    Nov 8 - family time
    Nov 9 - 3.2
    Nov 10 - 4.59
    Nov 12 - 5.15 (3 run, 2.15 walk)
    Nov 13 - 3.27 walk
    Nov 15 - 5 - took our Shiatzu mix out on my run this morning. I was pleasantly surprised she never slowed down.
    Nov 16 - household chores

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    Upcoming races
    Nov 21 - Wumble Rumble, Lodi Lake 5K
    Dec 5 - Runkeeper Global Virtual 5K
    Dec 19 - Santa Run 5K Sacramento CA
    Jan ?
    Feb 6 2016 Tiny Smiles 10K Galt CA
    Mar ?
    Apr ?
    May ?
    June 2016 See Jane Run HM - My 1yr BMT anniversary. I'm scared, nervous and happy.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    @ddmom0811 I tried to do the holiday streak last year but didn't stick to it. Was in a bad way any how. But I'd love to join in this year!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
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    8 Km run along the River Bank on Snow Covered Trails

    Will have to try the December Running Streak ( 2km minimum every day )- Could be a tough fit with swimming lessons during the first 2 weeks of December.

    11/01 – 4.6 Km – 4.6km – 135.4 Km
    11/03 – 5.6 Km – 10.2km – 129.8 Km
    11/04 – 6.0 Km – 16.2km – 123.8 Km
    11/06 –21.1 Km – 37.3km – 102.7 Km
    11/08 – 5.0 Km – 42.3km – 107.7 Km
    11/09 –10.0 Km – 52.3km – 97.7 Km
    11/15 –7.0 Km – 59.3km – 90.7 Km
    11/16 –8.0 Km – 67.3km – 82.7 Km – – YTD – 8 + 438.4 = 446.4Km

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  • CrimsonWhite
    CrimsonWhite Posts: 104 Member
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    10/2 5 miles
    10/3 3.5 miles
    10/5 5.5 miles
    10/7 2 miles
    10/11 6 miles
    10/14 4 miles
    10/16 3 miles
    Total of 29 miles out of a goal of 50.
  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @ddmom0811 I tried to do the holiday streak last year but didn't stick to it. Was in a bad way any how. But I'd love to join in this year!

    Count me in!! I will have to walk the first half of Dec though, until I have the all the clear to run, if that's okay? I will aim to walk/run 2km every day :smile:
  • ameliasdanial213
    ameliasdanial213 Posts: 16 Member
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    Nov 14: rest
    Nov 15: rest
    Nov 16: 10.1 km

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