March 2016 Running Challenge

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  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
    edited March 2016
    @skippygirlsmom ...your physical therapist is letting you goal for 100 ? AWESOME!! I see mine on Wednesday and bcuz he tried to kill me simply for wanting a long run, I'm considering just asking for him to give me a mileage goal and see how close together we are. And then lying. LYING to him and agreeing that his goal was my goal too!!

    @kristinegift I'm totally in awe of your mileage. Some day, some day!

    @9voice9 Hello my name is Arleen and I have a running problem too...I want to do more than my current ability allows. That's a problem. Perhaps a 12 step program...oh wait! I have that! I started on week two already today because it takes me to my HM in May ;)

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  • KWKirkbride
    KWKirkbride Posts: 119 Member
    Hmmmmm My heart is telling me 100, but my mind is telling me no. I'll go for 96. It's quite the jump from 70 in February but I want to push myself more and I think up for it.

    Secondary goal is to be a bit more active in here. It's really hard to keep up with everything but I'll try.

    After peaking with an 8 mile run in February I'm hoping to complete a 10 miler in March.

    Final goal is to sign up for a race.

    Good luck to everyone and welcome to all the new people.



  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Feb Total 56.3 km
    Feb Goal 45 km – Achieved! That was with a couple of injuries, so I'm aiming higher this month.

    March Goal: 60 km

    1 Mar – 3 km (testing my new orthotics)

    Upcoming:
    May 8: Mother’s Day Classic 8.4 km



  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    HASWLRS wrote: »
    Hi, I'm Lisa, I'm 49, and I am trying to get myself back into running. It's been probably a year and a half since I ran 5k straight. I have been training on the treadmill for the last couple of weeks trying to get myself ready for a fun 5k run in town on April 1st. I know it's not the same as training outdoors, but the weather...! I am going to set my goal at 100k for March. That will include walking and running.

    Hi @HASWLRS I'm 49 and started running in September. I look forward to following your progress. Good luck!
  • pacificnorthwitch
    pacificnorthwitch Posts: 14 Member
    I'd like to join! I'm 'new' runner, but I love it already. I usually run 1.5/2 miles per run. I live in Alaska and don't have winter gear, so most of my runs are on the treadmill. But sometimes, like today, I get out and brave the ice. I can't wait for summer!

    Last month I ran 15 miles total. For March, I'd like to set my goal to 25 miles total. And as much outside time as possible! I also aim to slowly increase the length of my runs.

    I look forward to getting to know the community ❤
  • drucillak13
    drucillak13 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in for 50! Just got a treadmill!
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,264 Member
    I'm going to aim for 60 miles this month. 50 might be more realistic but I'm feeling optimistic. Good luck everyone


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  • dominichoran
    dominichoran Posts: 18 Member
    Plan says 323 miles which will take me to 10 days pre marathon, so will be in the middle of the taper - sooo looking forward to that.
  • Ron_Dco
    Ron_Dco Posts: 51 Member
    Hi Guys,

    I am putting up a Challenge of 40 Kms for March.

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  • lillymacki55
    lillymacki55 Posts: 35 Member
    Newbie to community. Just returned to running after 3-year hiatus. So far, so good. Interested in seeing if I can break 100 in a month.


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  • Dibbsa
    Dibbsa Posts: 19 Member
    Hi All, I did introduce myself on another post. Sandra, London, UK, 46 yrs young (although my knees feel 146). Previously done marathons and good distances, last few years lazy, gained weight. I've lost 24lbs since January 4, got back up to 4 miles, aim to be doing 10K by the end of the month. Generally run along the River Thames at lunchtime from the office, so have a great place to run. So goal this month in total? 60 miles and another 6lbs weight loss as I go on hols on Thursday, 24 March.
  • CariTJR
    CariTJR Posts: 343 Member
    Well I aimed for 20 miles in Feb and did 25, so this month i'll go up to 30 miles as my goal. :smile:


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  • freakymistkd
    freakymistkd Posts: 586 Member
    March Goal - 50km walking

    March 1 - 3km

    47km to go ;-)
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,264 Member
    01/03 3.5miles - tough against the wind and very harsh on my face


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    @Dibbsa - Running along the Thames sounds lovely
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @dominichoran - 323! Oh my gosh! That's like a full time job. I always joke that all my training is like a part time job.

    I love it when the 1st falls on a day I run! Definitely a bigger calorie burn with intervals than my steady run, but I like doing both. I read something yesterday (can't remember where) that said those of us that look as exercise as "training" do better (keep it up), than those who just look at it as "exercise". I realized that's how I've been thinking of all my running, biking, lifting. I wouldn't have really thought of setting goals for runs until I found this great thread over a year ago.


    March 1 - 5.05 miles.



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    3/3 Orlando City Soccer 5K
    10/23 Cocoa Beach HM (need to sign up but waiting to see when Nike HM is).
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited March 2016
    3/1: Rest day

    What a way to kick off the month... with a rest day!! I'd typically cross train on Tuesday, but given the gross nature of my hands as they heal from their weekend fall, I'm pushing that to Friday. I can think of few things I want to do less today than grab stationary bike handles with hands this tender. Back to the training grind tomorrow!

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    Upcoming Races:
    3/12: Run O' The Mill 5K (Clinton, NJ)
    4/3: Caesar Rodney HM (Wilmington, DE)
    5/1: New Jersey Marathon (Lots of towns, NJ)


    Virkati wrote: »

    @kristinegift I'm totally in awe of your mileage. Some day, some day!


    @Virkati Some day, indeed! This time last year, I was happy to hit 120, with 140 the upper limit of my mileage for my spring marathon training. Slow but steady! :)
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member

    Hi @HASWLRS I'm 49 and started running in September. I look forward to following your progress. Good luck![/quote]

    I thought the exact same thing when I read your profile and your goals! Good luck to you as well!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    1-nothing yet, head cold, maybe this afternoon


    RACES:
    Jan 16-Frosty 5k-33:43:123 (gun time-don't have chip time)
    Feb 13-Steve Cullen Run 8k chip time: 53:37
    Feb 15 Puppy Love Virtual Run 10k runkeeper time: 1:13:20
    ?Mar 14-Great Pi Run?
    May 7-Door County Half Marathon
    ?Jun 11-Rock n Sole 5 or 8k? honeymoon might interfere
    June 19th through Sunday, July 10th SHE Power Virtual Half


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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    vandinem wrote: »

    I have learned my lesson and am scaling back to avoid another overuse injury. I'm in for 80 and we'll see how this goes!

    @Elise4270 - This is it ... the month where we both stay healthy!

    Amen to that! And that everyone else here has an injury free March. I've upped my mileage, but added lots of walks.
  • cbrunenkant
    cbrunenkant Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in for 45. I'm heading into week 3 of C25K!

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  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    I read something yesterday (can't remember where) that said those of us that look as exercise as "training" do better (keep it up), than those who just look at it as "exercise".

    What about those of us who think of running as an "escape"?

    So my 7 "pain-free" miles Sunday night...the swelling started the next day. Nothing serious in itself, just enough to be a nuisance, but not enough to keep me from running 7+ with the Winter Warriors tonight. Ice and Ibuprofen are my friends.

  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    rjmqk3 wrote: »
    My goal is 60 miles in March. I'm fairly new to distance running, but have a half marathon coming up (thanks peer pressure)! Time to get serious! My plan is to run 3 miles 3 times a week and at least one longer run (6+ miles) weekly.
    @rjmqk3 Welcome to the Shoe Destroyers. Great Goal - Love-Hate relationship with Peer Pressure. As some one who did his first 2 HM's in February I think that you need to add a few more long runs into the mix and definitely need to increase the length of your long run ( slowly to avoid injury ). Until I was able to do a 20km run I was not confident that I had the stamina and confidence-mindset required to complete a HM. Once I had my first 20 km run in I would add a 20+km run into my schedule every 2nd week and then upped it to a weekly goal. Didn't always get it in but the confidence it gave me was very important on race day. Not just running confidence but clothing choices,water and food/fueling.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    Many Thanks to @Stoshew71 for keeping this challenge going.

    A big welcome to all those who have been Lurking and are joining in. B)

    Sticking with my 140km goal as I have swim Lessons ( 8 sessions ) plus some light weight lifting that cut into my available running time.

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    I had posted this on February 29 - seems more appropriate to start it in March
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    Just read through the What Type of Winter Athlete Are You?.
    I believe that I would have to be called THE POLAR BEAR & THE NATURAL.

    What does everyone else think they would be called by their Friends and Family?
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited March 2016
    Omg, I hate this thread... Today is a rest day/walk day.. I keep thinking I can just run an easy 3, I feel good. Maybe I can run at lunch and after work... Yes, @9voice9 I have a running problem too. Step 1. Isn't step 2 - get your shoes? 3- it's all about me, 4- head for the door, 5- listen to some jive, 6- get some new kicks, 7- feels like heaven.. Or something like that..

    Today is a rest day...

    @juliet3455 none of those fit me... I might be a baby polar bear? We don't have much of a winter here. It's already 70+

    Sorry I forgot- Thanks again Stan!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for March
    3/1 7.25 miles - 7.25

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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

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited March 2016
    Whew! Had to replace the first link- it got quite crude... This is G rated.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/run-matters/are-you-addicted-to-running
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    I guess I'm in for March Goal is 2x3 miles each week and 1x5 for a total of 47 miles this month, not including the 50 minutes of walking every M-F at work.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    @skippygirlsmom I had Emily on my back (in a backpack thingy) when she was 2 years old when i climbed up Diamond Head. Emily is now 11.

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  • nyjpeterson
    nyjpeterson Posts: 5 Member
    I would love to join this challenge. Goal is to run 2 mile 3x a week.
  • Calli1616
    Calli1616 Posts: 1,922 Member
    Ok, back for a third month goal of 50 miles. I, ahem, did not make this goal in January or February (shifty eyes, shuffles feet), but am absolutely determined to blow it out of the water this month. I did discover in Feb that I can run on back-to-back days, which had been a big issue with my knees before, so that will allow for a little extra mileage. I'm toying around with the idea of doing my very first ever half marathon in November - just to get me into that "training" mindset. I agree that "training" is more motivating than "exercising" for some reason.

    I'll get my ticker going for the next run, but for today 3.15/50 for the month. Happy March everyone! And thanks @Stoshew71 for this thread!!

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