March 2016 Running Challenge

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  • rjmqk3
    rjmqk3 Posts: 18 Member
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    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.

    Thanks SO much for the tips! I will try adding a mile to my long run weekly... that would put me at about 10 miles on my last long run in march! That'd get me at goal for race time in MAY!!! Thank you!!!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    edited March 2016
    @vandinem @Elise4270 - Thank you for reminding me that avoiding injury is Goal #1. It's more important that the monthly miles, more important than the weekly miles, far more important than the speed work, and more important that running Boston. If I blow Goal #1, the rest of my running goals will tend to fall apart. That's the backdrop for my having a projected mileage for the month instead of a goal mileage; a goal mileage could get me to do something stupid that might hurt Goal #1.
    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".

    @ddmom0811 - That's an interesting observation. I ran pretty consistently when it was just exercise. I ran more consistently when it became recreation and stress relief. But now that it's training . . . I ran the full 100 minutes on a day when I wanted to stop at around 80 minutes, because that's what the plan called for and I'm committed. Yeah, there's likely something to that observation.

    I'd run 20 miles for exercise and fun. I'd do a heck of a lot less speed work if it wasn't training.

  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    edited March 2016
    I'm in!

    One stupid question: when creating your ticker, I followed the instruction on page 1, but it doesn't say WHERE we post the link to our ticker we created! Do we have to copy and paste it every time we make a post here? Or is there a way to add it as part of a signature line?

    Thanks!

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    EDIT: I copied and pasted the link here, I guess there isn't a signature line we can use to just post it there and have it post every time we make a post. Bummer...
  • jstafaz
    jstafaz Posts: 16 Member
    Good morning!
    I am "coming out" as a runner today. I just started in January and last month managed 36 miles. I think I may be addicted. I'm not brave enough to sign up for any races yet but will get there. My goal for March is 50 miles. I will be overjoyed if I can get my long run over the 4 miles in 40 minutes that nearly did me in yesterday! I love a good challenge.

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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited March 2016
    Well, now that we have all admitted to our running problems, and are working on the steps, I thought I would give an update on the steps I have been working on:

    9,722 steps over 5 miles in 59:17 at 80% HRMax (144 of 180)

    3/1 - 5 miles

    5/150 Miles

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    </ridiculously overachieving list of races edited out for time, but there are races, trust me...>
  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    March was going to be a slow month anyway, because I was supposed to have surgery on my tailbone this Friday. Well, no surgery, since I am employed full-time as my son's pancreas at the moment and can't take a week off to recuperate, which means a race or two might actually still be in my future. Sadly, I can't leave the kiddo at home alone, so my runs may be limited. I'm going to set a goal for 50. I'm going to aim for 75. And if I can hit my normal 100 I will be dancing in the streets with joy. I am thinking about replacing my treadmill with one that will actually tell me how far I've run...any suggestions?

    3/1.....3.0 @ 10:40 on the TM, plus strength training


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  • sleepigrl
    sleepigrl Posts: 53 Member
    So, I didn't quite make my February goal of 30 miles, but I was close enough that the extra couple of days in March should get me there. I've got three weeks left of C25K and then I'm planning to run for time/distance for a few weeks before working on a 10K distance.

    Since I walk on my off days, I'm going to set this month's goal as a combo to make it a bit easier to track everything- 50 miles of running/walking


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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    brian_gunther wrote: »
    I'm in!

    One stupid question: when creating your ticker, I followed the instruction on page 1, but it doesn't say WHERE we post the link to our ticker we created! Do we have to copy and paste it every time we make a post here? Or is there a way to add it as part of a signature line?

    Thanks!

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    EDIT: I copied and pasted the link here, I guess there isn't a signature line we can use to just post it there and have it post every time we make a post. Bummer...

    I just quote my last post, modify it to add my new mileage, then take out the front [ quote ] and back [ /quote ] tags. That way all the old information including my ticker is there already.
  • rune1990
    rune1990 Posts: 543 Member
    edited March 2016
    Just realised I will get a few more miles in this month as march is a little bit longer so I readjusted my ticker!

    Today I'm sitting with ice on my shins. They're not hurting, just kind of achy. And the slow me just seemed to realise I don't have to wait till they're hurting to ice them. Perhaps if I do it now they wont ever hurt? Ya think? *facepalm*

    Was cold -12c (10F )but bright and sunny outside this am for my run. Light wind, so no matter the temp I probably would have run outside. But my stupid phone shut off when I stopped my fitbit tracking, luckily I didn't loose any data.

    We're getting another storm tonight, so I will probably be forced inside for my next run, the first back to back one for me. I haven't been using my compression tights when running inside however, I think I will just as insurance for shins.

    I really think I need new shoes...

    3/1 - 3.1


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  • lloydwells66
    lloydwells66 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in! My "runs" normally include runnning/jogging/brisk walking, so I will use my cumulative total here. Going for 50 miles in March!


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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Welcome to all the new faces. Too many for me to call out individually. But I hope you find us all encouraging to help you meet all of your goals.
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    First run in over a month and it felt OK. Hip got a little sore half way thru so I started engaging my glutes and core a little more and it eased up a bit if that makes sense. Still a little sore but not any real pain so not sure if I should continue or rest longer.

    3/1 Easy 2 miles 23 to go.
  • rune1990
    rune1990 Posts: 543 Member
    brian_gunther wrote: »
    I'm in!

    One stupid question: when creating your ticker, I followed the instruction on page 1, but it doesn't say WHERE we post the link to our ticker we created! Do we have to copy and paste it every time we make a post here? Or is there a way to add it as part of a signature line?

    Thanks!

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    EDIT: I copied and pasted the link here, I guess there isn't a signature line we can use to just post it there and have it post every time we make a post. Bummer...

    I save my progress and my ticker url (the first option on the ticker site) in note pad. When I do an update I simply modify the note pad entry and then copy it to my MFP post. Once posted, I can click on my ticker to be taken directly to the ticker site so I can add my miles! Make sure you click next on ticker site to make the changes. Then on MFP just refresh the page and see the updated ticker info.

    The posts come so fast and furious here I can't stand having to go thru them and try to find my last post :)
  • krwallis
    krwallis Posts: 21 Member
    Starting slow and hope to build back up to where I used to be. Shooting for 30 miles this month so hoping to average a mile a day. exercise.png
  • CChen8520
    CChen8520 Posts: 64 Member
    newbie here, setting a goal of 50miles!

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    Looking forward to my first 4 mile race in June :) good luck everyone
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    brian_gunther wrote: »
    I'm in!

    One stupid question: when creating your ticker, I followed the instruction on page 1, but it doesn't say WHERE we post the link to our ticker we created! Do we have to copy and paste it every time we make a post here? Or is there a way to add it as part of a signature line?

    Thanks!

    exercise.png

    EDIT: I copied and pasted the link here, I guess there isn't a signature line we can use to just post it there and have it post every time we make a post. Bummer...

    I just quote my last post, modify it to add my new mileage, then take out the front [ quote ] and back [ /quote ] tags. That way all the old information including my ticker is there already.

    Cool! Thanks for the tip!
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    edited March 2016
    3/01: 3 miles, easy (am)
    Total: 3.01 miles


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    Upcoming races:
    3/12 - Leprechaun Leap (5K)
    3/20 - Excalibur 10 Miler
    3/26 - Chicago Quarter Marathon
    4/09 - Chi Town Half Marathon
    5/28 - Soldier Field Run (10 miles)
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member 
    Date      Miles      MTD
------    -----    -----
Mar 01      3.7      3.7

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  • dominichoran
    dominichoran Posts: 18 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    @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.

    Getting paid to run, even off a part-time salary would be novel :smiley:

  • Becky_44
    Becky_44 Posts: 227 Member
    The last two times I ran I noticed fatigue in my quads from my workout, so with that workout increasing I need to move it to another day, or later in the day but not just before my runs anymore. I also had a very meaningful loss in weight today, I broke through a mental/emotional barrier I have been stuck on for more than a year, so I'm really excited about that. It feels like I have really got my head back in the game again, and focused on what's rationally best for me.

    Mar 1 - Run/ 1.3 ml, walk/ 1.3 ml - 10k Trainer Week 6 Day 2, Strengthening WO
  • laa24
    laa24 Posts: 2 Member
    I took several months off from running but I'd love to get back into it and I need some motivation. I'm setting a goal of 25 miles this month. I went 2.5 today.

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  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    Just came back from the gym. Travelled 5.63 km on the treadmill, 28 mins running. 94.37 km to goal.
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    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

    WE WANT THE FIRST LINK! WE WANT THE FIRST LINK! :smile:
  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    Today, it felt like I was running through honey, it was the hardest run I've done in months. No idea why, though it sounds like a good excuse to eat more carbs and go to bed early.

    1st March - 3.03 miles

    MTD - 3.03/65 miles

    Upcoming races:
    19th Mar - Spring Riverside 10km
    3rd Apr - Paddock Wood Half Marathon
    8th May - Run Hackney Half Marathon
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    Hoping to get out this evening and run 3-4, then lift weights a bit.

    3/1 - ?

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  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    edited March 2016
    Hello all. I've been running off and on since 2008. I'm currently training for a trail 25k in April and a 50k in June (night race, first ultra). I'll put 150 for March. Mileage is still low.

    3/1 - 15.15mi (easy run)

    March total: 15.15

    UPCOMING RACES
    Beginner's Luck Trail 25k - April 9
    Twilight and Beyond 50k - June 4
    Running w Devil 10k or HM - June 25-26
    Nocturnal Sins M or 80k - July 9
    Beyond Black and Back M or 100k - Aug 6
    ET Marathon or 50k - Aug 20-21
    Mt Charelston Downhill Marathon - Oct 22
    Beyond Spooked Halloween ultra TBA Oct 29
    RnR Vegas M or Half TBD -Nov 13
    Vegas Turkey Trot 12K/HM Nov 24
    Hoover Dam Marathon - Dec 10
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    1---3.57 walk yea! I'm ahead of schedule!

    Upcoming races:
    03/19/16 Rock N Roll 5K Dallas
    03/20/16 Rock N Roll Half Dallas
    04/24/16 OKC Memorial undecided distance
    10/16/16 THAT dam half, Lewisville TX
    11/05/16 Jenks Half Jenks OK
    Run the year 2016  213.65 / 2016
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    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

    WE WANT THE FIRST LINK! WE WANT THE FIRST LINK! :smile:

    Ha-ha! It really was crass. Wanking, f- bombs, elephant dung, and meth addicted crows... Which is hilarious... But i thought the unsuspecting newbie might flip sht.. Google "running addiction" it's by AngryJogger.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    louubelle16 wrote: »
    Today, it felt like I was running through honey, it was the hardest run I've done in months. No idea why, though it sounds like a good excuse to eat more carbs and go to bed early.

    I agree. Ben and Jerry's will do :wink:
  • rcsmom2002
    rcsmom2002 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi everyone. This is my first post here, although I've been following the challenges for the last couple months. Some impressive mileage here! I'm Jenny, 40 years old, started running about 2 years ago. Still not much of a distance runner but I enjoy it. My goal for March is 35 miles. It was a beautiful day here in Virginia so I got a 3.25 mile start on my goal. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

    3/1: 3.25miles (beautiful day!)

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