The February 2016 Running Challenge

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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    First day of the month, and first day of adding easy mileage back into the weekly routines. An easy paced 4 miles this morning.

    2/1 - 4 miles

    4 of 100 miles

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    Upcoming races:
    4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
    4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS)
    4/30 - BattleFrog 8k obstacle course run (Kansas City, MO)
    5/14 - Running with the Cows half marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
    </insert more races here>
  • ceckhardt369
    ceckhardt369 Posts: 115 Member
    Ok, need to really get back to training since my first race is April. I'm in for 30km in Feb.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for February

    2/1 7.55 miles - 7.55

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    Upcoming races:
    UAH Spring Road Race 8K - 3/6
    Oak Barrel HM - 4/2
    Bridge Street HM - 4/10
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler - 6/25


    This is defintely going to be a cut back week. 3 x 60 mile weeks in a row and had some hills last week that kicked by butt. I felt very sore on this morning's run even with a day of rest.
  • MorningGhost14
    MorningGhost14 Posts: 441 Member
    edited February 2016
    DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL




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    Upcoming races:
    May 14, 2016 Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50K (Portersville, PA)
    June 4, 2106 38 Mile NIght Fun Run (Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI)
    October 1, 2016 Cloudsplitter 100K (Pine Mountain, KY
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    I can't claim to be an expert, but I did start running at age 55, and I'm faster at 60 than I was at 55, 56, or 57. Things I think I know that help speed, in no particular order:

    - Intervals.
    - Recovery.
    - Run slower to run faster.
    - Older guys only need one day of speed work per week.
    - Good form and running efficiency.
    - Train for that distance.
    - Realistic expectations.

    SO MUCH love for this whole post. I am another 50+ runner, and I keep having to reorient my perspective to run slower, so I can run more.
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    A big welcome to the month for all the new folks - we're really glad to have you here with us! Us crazies need new blood so we can spread the addiction!

    Welcome back for all us old crazies!
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    pansamanchada wrote: »
    I'm in. I'll go super conservative and pledge to run/walk .5 a day = 15 miles rounding up.
    I know its a weekend run to some here. But setting the bar low. Hopefully I can shatter it and get a better idea of what I can really do for march.

    15 miles is SO MUCH better than 0 miles! Every single step you take for fitness (and for fun!) is a good one. Welcome aboard.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    karllundy wrote: »
    @7lenny7 - So, your training plan is like the speed limit? Just a suggestion!

    @karllundy, upon consultation with my lawyers, I decline to comment.

  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    Welcome back for all us old crazies!
    Old? Who you calling old? I'm still in my 40's for now, and only half of my beard is grey. :tongue:
  • graceskeldon
    graceskeldon Posts: 2 Member
    edited February 2016
    Hi all I signed up because I'm going to run my second 10k in April. Running makes me feel happy. <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/wupiGsO/"&gt;
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  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
    No goal until I see the physical therapist this afternoon and he gives me his professional opinion concerning the return timeline. The hip area is definitely better, but he's the one with all the letters after his name so I'm going to defer to his knowledge ;)

    02/20 Snowman Stampede 10 mile race
    04/24 Graffiti Run with grandkids - "Memaw's Mini Posse" is our team name!
    04/30 Greenland Trail Race...8 mile
    05/15 Colfax Marathon (Half)
    08/07 Tri for the Cure Sprint Triathlon
    09/05 Labor Day Mini Marathon (Half)
    10/16 Rock-n-Roll Denver Half
  • username301
    username301 Posts: 247 Member
    I am back after my rest.....err year.

    I did 45k in 9 runs in January, just to make sure I knew what jogging was still.

    in Feb am looking to do 65k in 13 runs. With no walk interval by the end of the month.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    oceanvixen79 wrote: »
    I'm in! New to MFP and Garmin Connect. My goal will be 25 miles because I had stopped running for a while and am currently recovering from a sprained ankle.

    Welcome to the group! I'm on Garmin connect (and Strava) too. Same screen name if you (anyone) wants to add me. I like the leaderboard, but @Stoshew71 is always #1. :grimace: ha-ha!
  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    Welcome to the newbies and congrats to everyone who has started this month off with a bang (or a rest--yes, I congratulate you, too. Resting is hard work!)

    I did my first run for the month today on the treadmill, where I so often find myself these days. It's Fast and Furious Week at the gym. The pull of the street on a gray cloudy day has nothing on Vin Diesel. Sorry, outdoors.

    1/31 Rest
    2/1 6.25 @ 12.00 on the treadmill
    2/2
    2/3
    2/4
    2/5
    2/6
    (6.25/25 for the week)

    Upcoming Races:
    Feb. 14 Run Your Heart Out 5K, Reston, VA
    Feb. 22 Disney Princess Half Marathon, Orlando, FL


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  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
    @5BeautifulDays I'm not feeling the "sorry, outdoors"...nope, not feeling it. From your post, I'm sorta feeling more like "in your face stupid cloudy cold outdoors...I'm gettin' it done without you!!" is more like what I am hearing you say!
  • utekeathley
    utekeathley Posts: 7 Member
    utekeathley wrote: »
    Hey I am new to this exercise.png hope this works

  • utekeathley
    utekeathley Posts: 7 Member
    4.1 miles of 50 - DONE
  • devinimunro
    devinimunro Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm new and excited to join! I have my first half marathon at the end of this month so my goal corresponds with my training. So 85 miles this month! Did 3.1 this morning.
  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    Virkati wrote: »
    @5BeautifulDays I'm not feeling the "sorry, outdoors"...nope, not feeling it. From your post, I'm sorta feeling more like "in your face stupid cloudy cold outdoors...I'm gettin' it done without you!!" is more like what I am hearing you say!

    Fist pump!

    Seriously though...here in Northern VA there are definitely brave souls out there kicking it on the slushy and sometimes mountainous sidewalks, but I am old and hate the cold and *really* hate falling on my butt, which is already broken and doesn't need further injury. So treadmill it is, at least for a few more days of melt. And if I can have my run and Vin Diesel, too? All the better. :)
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @orphia I laughed out loud at your "flopsided" comment - love it
    @kateparry84 super job on the distance PR
    @oberon21 and all the others I missed, welcome
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    @oceanvixen79 Welcome! My garmin connect username is ariceroni. Feel free to add me (anyone!), I'm always looking for more friends on there :)
  • pansamanchada
    pansamanchada Posts: 158 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    pansamanchada wrote: »
    I'm in. I'll go super conservative and pledge to run/walk .5 a day = 15 miles rounding up.
    I know its a weekend run to some here. But setting the bar low. Hopefully I can shatter it and get a better idea of what I can really do for march.

    15 miles is SO MUCH better than 0 miles! Every single step you take for fitness (and for fun!) is a good one. Welcome aboard.

    Thanks so much! that was exactly my thought. I've been going to the gym and warming up on the treadmill for 10 minutes or so.
    I might as well start logging the mileage.

    I've been a runner in the past. A few years ago I started an aggressive 1/2 marathon 10 week program and ended up injuring myself. That was my last affair with running. Not getting injured this time. Not with this goal. I'm just going to do as much as I can this month as a threshold and we'll see later.
    Thanks for the welcome note :)
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited February 2016
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    I can't claim to be an expert, but I did start running at age 55, and I'm faster at 60 than I was at 55, 56, or 57. Things I think I know that help speed, in no particular order:

    - Intervals.
    - Recovery.
    - Run slower to run faster.
    - Older guys only need one day of speed work per week.
    - Good form and running efficiency.
    - Train for that distance.
    - Realistic expectations.
    9voice9 wrote: »

    SO MUCH love for this whole post. I am another 50+ runner, and I keep having to reorient my perspective to run slower, so I can run more.

    As you get older, injuries become more of a reality. Recovery takes longer than you young bucks. Stretching and strength training becomes even more important with the focus on injury prevention.

    I am in my mid 40's, so I like to think that i am still young.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member



    pansamanchada wrote: »
    I'm in. I'll go super conservative and pledge to run/walk .5 a day = 15 miles rounding up.
    I know its a weekend run to some here. But setting the bar low. Hopefully I can shatter it and get a better idea of what I can really do for march.
    9voice9 wrote: »
    15 miles is SO MUCH better than 0 miles! Every single step you take for fitness (and for fun!) is a good one. Welcome aboard.
    pansamanchada wrote: »
    Thanks so much! that was exactly my thought. I've been going to the gym and warming up on the treadmill for 10 minutes or so.
    I might as well start logging the mileage.

    I've been a runner in the past. A few years ago I started an aggressive 1/2 marathon 10 week program and ended up injuring myself. That was my last affair with running. Not getting injured this time. Not with this goal. I'm just going to do as much as I can this month as a threshold and we'll see later.
    Thanks for the welcome note :)

    Hang with us and you will slowly be bumping up that mileage. We do a good job of assumlating newbies like that. hehehe Just stick with it and ask any questions that you may have.

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member

    oceanvixen79 wrote: »
    I'm in! New to MFP and Garmin Connect. My goal will be 25 miles because I had stopped running for a while and am currently recovering from a sprained ankle.
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Welcome to the group! I'm on Garmin connect (and Strava) too. Same screen name if you (anyone) wants to add me. I like the leaderboard, but @Stoshew71 is always #1. :grimace: ha-ha!

    I have both GC and strava accounts (see my main MFP profile for more info). However, I pretty much ignore GC and am more active on strava.

  • annekka
    annekka Posts: 517 Member
    February goal—None first 1/2 on February 7…just going to try for as many miles as possible in February

    2/2—5.2 ish km—the groundhog wouldn’t see his shadow if he existed here
  • snha
    snha Posts: 388 Member
    First day is always a must! Just to get things started in the right place!
    2/1 6.11

    Total: 6.11/80

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    posting before @stoshew71 has a chance ha ha. I like this.
  • michable
    michable Posts: 312 Member
    I'm in for 165 km this month.

    Welcome to all the new faces! Welcome back to everyone else! Good luck everyone with your personal running / walking goals this month.

    @kateparry84 congratulations on your longest distance ever!

    @skippygirlsmom thanks for the inspiration! I like it too.


    Feb 1 6.18 km
    Feb 2 Rest

    Upcoming races:
    June 5 Rocky River Run 21km
    July 3 Gold Coast Marathon (my first marathon)


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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »


    I am in my mid 40's, so I like to think that i am still young.

    Amen to that! Also in my mid 40's and, although I have to be smarter about it these days, I still like to think I can find a little more speed in my old(er) age. #haventpeakedyet

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