April 2016 Running Challenge

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  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    01-Apr: 0.00 miles but 4.42 miles (walk)
    02-Apr: 6.63 miles
    03-Apr: <Life Day>
    04-Apr: 8.11 miles
    05-Apr: 5.86 miles
    06-Apr: 2.26 miles
    07-Apr: 2.75 miles
    08-Apr: 2.77 miles
    09-Apr: 10.13 miles
    10-Apr: <Life Day>
    11-Apr: 7.53 miles
    12-Apr: 2.79 miles
    13-Apr: 3.33 miles
    14-Apr: 3.26 miles
    15-Apr: 3.28 miles
    16-Apr: 9.28 miles
    17-Apr: <Life Day>
    18-Apr: 3.29 miles
    19-Apr: 3.33 miles
    20-Apr: 3.17 miles
    21-Apr: 3.37 miles
    22-Apr: 3.19 miles
    23-Apr: 6.93 miles
    24-Apr: <Life Day>
    25-Apr: 8.74 miles
    26-Apr: 6.52 miles
    27-Apr: 3.27 miles
    28-Apr: 6.72 miles
    29-Apr: 6.66 miles
    30-Apr: 9.30 miles

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    Just barely exceeded my goal. But if I can keep up the pace I had this week, it should be easy to hit the 135 goal for May.
    Had to walk more of the long run this morning than I wanted, but I put in the time/steps, so I'm satisfied. Now for laundry and bill-paying and symphony this evening!

    Upcoming Races:
    06-May: Macon' Us Glow 5K
    07-May: All About Animals 10.2K
    14-May: Battle of Byron 5K AND
    Back the Blue Glow Run 10K, WR
    21-May: Georgia Jugfest 5K, Knoxville
    28-May: GEICO/Special Olympics 5K OR
    Edge Fitness 5K, Bonaire
    30-May: Cordele Kiwanis 8K
    03-Jun: Daylily Dash 5K, Gray
    04-Jul: Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta, GA
    05-Sep: Labor Day Road Race 10K
    17-Sep: Joshua's Wish 5K
    24-Sep: Georgia Golden Olympics 5K
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    4 miles - middle 2 miles rolling hills - 9:44 average pace - 64 degrees 85% humidity - the misting rain and light breeze helped but things got pretty rough around mile 3 when they stopped temporarily and I was just left with the humidity. I've been waking up with super sore hips ever since I started doing the pilates so I did a 15 min warmup inside trying to loosen up before I ran. My hips started to burn the last mile.
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member 
    Date      Miles      MTD
------    -----    -----
Apr 01    103.7    103.7  April Fools!!
Apr 03      6.2      6.2  Cohasset 10K, PR and 19th in my age group!
Apr 05      5.3T    11.5
Apr 06      3.8T    15.3
Apr 09      6.4     21.7
Apr 10      5.0     26.7
Apr 11      3.6T    30.3
Apr 12      3.8T    34.1
Apr 16     11.2     45.3
Apr 17      4.3     49.6
Apr 19      5.0     54.6
Apr 20      4.2     58.8
Apr 22      5.1     63.9
Apr 23     11.4     75.3
Apr 24      5.6     80.9
Apr 27      5.1     86.0
Apr 28      4.3     90.3
Apr 29      4.0     94.3
Apr 30      6.5    100.8

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    I really needed a rest day, but that 100-mile mark was hanging out there! So very slow, but it's done. Congratulations to all the April Running Challengers! See you all on the May thread!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Nice Job making the century mark this month @vandinem !
  • dennie24
    dennie24 Posts: 251 Member
    4/29 2.25 miles
    4/30 5.22 miles

    Finally reached my goal of 50 miles!! I've had the same goal for months but would have an awful flare or something and couldn't make it. Yay! I went out for a short run yesterday to find out how my calf was feeling even though my schedule has me resting on Fridays. It was a little achy but not exactly painful. I figured I was good for my 70 minute run today and I was. I had a really pleasant run although a bit cold. It was day number 3 of running through some snow. Thankfully it isn't sticking or anything. See you all in May!
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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Great job @dennie24 !
  • AdrianChr92
    AdrianChr92 Posts: 567 Member
    I went for a test run today. Knee still hurts not much progress but I went for it to see if it agravates.

    Did 3.2 km until I started to feel uncomfortable in the knee and stopped. Upside is there was no aftermath and it didn't get worse.

    Here's something I found

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NwHNHNXsg0
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    4/30 - Recycled half marathon. Plan was to NOT race it hard. Because I want to save a lot for next weekend's full marathon. So I took it pretty easy overall. But I did pick it up the last few miles. Mile 11 was 7:29, mile 12 was 7:29, mile 13 was 7:11. Total time was 1:47 (8:10/mi). Vertical gain: 758ft. Still managed to get 13th OA, 4th AG.
    The race conditions were: Heavy rain and temp of 48f. Minimal wind though. Felt great! Excited for next weekend!!

    4/1 - Easy 10.1mi @ 8:25/mi
    4/2 - rest.
    4/3 - 1mi fun hike for views of SLC. 400ft vertical.
    4/4 - Snowboard 41.8mi 30,000ft, descent (not counted on April total), 55.8mph top speed.
    4/5 - 7.3mi mountain (steep) run. About 2,000ft vertical, 14:31/avg. Medium effort.
    4/6 - Rest
    4/7 - 4.5mi easy w speed bursts 8:50 - 5:40/mi
    4/8 - rest
    4/9 - Beginners Luck 25k trail race (2:53)
    4/10 - 7.1mi on Black Mtn, 2,234ft vertical gain, 14:11/mi (PR)
    4/11 - AM 9mi easy (8:41/mi) ---- PM 6.4mi trail (1,207ft vertical) -15.4mi total
    4/12 - rest
    4/13 - AM: 2.25mi Med w H bursts (6:59 avg). 2.25mi slow back. PM: 10.2mi @ glacial (9:05/mi) - 14.7mi total.
    4/14 - 8.3mi easy. 463ft vert.
    4/15 - 5mi all out. 36:14 (7:15/mi)
    4/16 - 5.2mi recovery (873ft vert)
    4/17 - 22mi long run (9:35/mi) (705ft vert)
    4/18 - 3mi (7:31/mi)
    4/19 - AM 6mi easy (7:57/mi) PM: 2.2mi (8:44/mi) - 8.2mi T
    4/20 - 9.2mi steep mtn (3k vertical)
    4/21 - rest
    4/22 - 6.2mi (7:01/mi PR)
    4/23 - rest
    4/24 - 13.13mi (7:52/mi)
    4/25 - rest
    4/26 - 8.1mi (7:24/mi)
    4/27 - rest
    4/28 - 3.0mi
    4/30 - 13.1mi (8:10/mi)

    April total - 180.53 / 153mi
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
    @kristinegift- oh, I thought your M was today! OKay cool! Good luck tomorrow then!

    Now I'm going to look for a place to donate all these old shoes! Thanks!

    Programming competition was great - team came in first place. While sitting around talking to other teachers bumped my foot and toenail fell off. I knew it was going to happen (had the pain weeks ago) but didn't really plan on frightening everyone with that look. Would have worn one of my retired running shoes, and not cute little sandals. Although I doubt anyone actually would have noticed if I hadn't blurted out something. Don't even know what I said but I fear it wasn't appropriate
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for April
    4/1 REST DAY
    4/2 14.3 miles - 14.3 <<< 13.1 HM + 1.2 warmup
    4/3 REST DAY
    4/4 4.2 miles - 18.5 << will try and get a second lunch time run in
    4/4 4.0 miles - 22.5 << daily double, 3E +1HMP
    4/5 8 miles - 30.5
    4/6 4.2 miles - 34.7 << easy recovery 4 (taper week)
    4/7 6 miles - 40.7
    4/8 5 miles - 45.7
    4/9 3.3 miles - 49
    4/10 14.2 miles - 63.2 << 13.1 + 1.1 w/u
    4/11 6.2 miles - 69.4
    4/12 9 miles - 78.4
    4/12 6.2 miles - 84.6 << daily double
    4/13 6.2 miles - 90.8
    4/14 9.6 miles - 100.4
    4/14 6.2 miles - 106.6 << daily double
    4/15 6.2 miles - 112.8 << recovery run
    4/16 16 miles - 128.8 << LSD run with a fast finish
    4/17 REST DAY
    4/18 10.5 miles 139.3
    4/19 8 miles 147.3 << Tempo pace for a few miles
    4/19 6.2 miles 153.5 << daily double
    4/20 6.2 miles - 159.7
    4/21 9 miles - 168.7 << Madkin Mnt + some tempo work
    4/21 4 miles - 172.7 << daily double
    4/22 6.2 miles - 178.9 << recovery day
    4/23 17.5 miles - 196.4 << Long run on Madkin & Weeden Mnts 1193 ft elev
    4/24 REST DAY
    4/25 8 miles - 204.4 << have a daily double planned for later on today
    4/25 4 miles - 208.4 << daily double
    4/26 8 miles - 216.4
    4/26 4 miles - 220.4 << daily double
    4/27 6.2 miles - 226.6
    4/28 9.5 miles - 236.1
    4/28 5 miles - 241.1 << daily double and some trails
    4/29 6.2 miles - 247.3
    4/30 17 miles - 264.3



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    Upcoming races:
    UAH 8K - 3/6 <<< 34:33 3 in AG
    Oak Barrel HM - 4/2 <<<< 1:38:00 3 in AG
    Bridge Street HM - 4/10 <<< 1:36:33 3 in AG
    PEO-AVN Team Day 5K - 5/4
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25



  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    edited April 2016
    Argh, had a nightmare of a week :( I teach pupils with special needs and when one lost his temper during the week he stamped on my foot and bruised it. I couldn't have run with decent form because I was hobbling around even when walking. So I'm going to hope that the rest will have done me good, only a week out from my next half. It does mean I didn't get my 10miler in though, so I'm not feeling as prepared for this half marathon as I would like too. Grr, I'm really annoyed :relieved: : and I missed my monthly target, which should have been easy. This week has been a stinker in every sense of the word, it's messed up my whole month.

    Oh well, on to a bigger and better month in May...

    Well done to everyone who met their goals this month! And good luck to all racing tomorrow :smiley:

    3rd April - 13.1 miles - Half PB 2:04:35
    5th April - 2.43 miles
    6-8th April - away
    9th April - 3.09 miles
    10th April - 6.4 miles
    12th April - 3.67 miles
    14th April - 4.53 miles
    17th April - 7.37 miles
    19th April - 7.18 miles
    22nd April - 3.07 miles
    23rd April - 3.04 miles
    24th April - 3.25 miles - 5km PB 26:11
    30th April - 3.22 miles

    MTD - 60.24/65 miles

    Upcoming races:
    8th May - Run Hackney Half Marathon
    2nd Oct - Tonbridge Half Marathon
    30th Oct - River Thames Half Marathon
    9th April 2017 - Brighton Marathon
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited April 2016
    Congrats on your races @5BeautifulDays,  @ROBOTFOOD and anyone I may have missed who raced today!

    And congrats to all of the people meeting and exceeding their goals! Anyone falling short, there is always next month!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Even though a few are awaiting to be retired, this is my current rotation.

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  • Ericsmi
    Ericsmi Posts: 128 Member
    Goal of 70 Miles for April

    4/2 – 8.77 Mi
    4/6 – 5.55 Mi
    4/11 – 4.28 Mi
    4/20 – 3.59 Mi
    4/23 – 6.09 Mi
    4/26 – 4.75 Mi
    4/28 – 5.57 Mi
    4/30 - 5.83 Mi

    Progress toward Goal 44.43 / 70
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    10 km run through the East Riverbank Hill Trails. The East side is a lot steeper than the West so we do most of our running on the west. Bottom of the valley is about 330m and top is roughly 570m ( depending on where you call top of valley ) Went up Kaufman Hill which is one of the steepest in the area; 240m Gain over 2 km-a real leg buster. Then 4km along the Top of the valley and 4km downhill on a real rabbits warren of crossing trails, some turn and take you back up, some track parallel across the slope, some go straight down and some zigzag. So a nice run once you finish the battle to the top of the hill.

    We lost one member of our group during the run. He turned onto a wide well used crossing trail when we kept going straight across into the bush on the single track that we were on. Once you get 20-30 meters apart you can't see the people around you due to the Thick Forest cover so its easy to get separated. He followed our club guidelines in that if you get separated and lose touch to just head down to a pinch point or back to the starting point. No cellphone coverage in quite a few of these places due to all the little hills and ridges which create Cell Phone Black Holes.

    04/01 – 0.0 Km – 0.0 - 140 km
    04/02 – 10. Km – 10 km- 130 km
    04/03 – 8.0 Km – 18 km- 122 km
    04/04 – 12 km – 30 km – 110 km
    04/06 – 6.0 km – 36 km – 104 km
    04/08 – 5.0 km – 41 km – 99 km
    04/09 –16.0 km – 57 km – 83 km
    04/11 –6.5 km – 63.5 km –76.5 km
    04/16 – 21km – 84.5 km – 55.5 km
    04/21 –8.5km – 93.0 km – 47.0 km
    04/23 –10km –103.0 km – 37.0 km
    04/27 –11km –114.0 km – 26.0 km
    04/30 –10km –124.0 km – 16.0 km – YTD 514.8 km

    16 km short of goal. Lost a week in the middle of the month due to the HM and Ski Trip, plus I had to many days in the swimming pool which cut back on my available Running time.

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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    April Goal: Run often

    4/1 couldn't
    4/2 4.05
    4/3 3.15
    4/4 ennui
    4/5 snorkel 3.5 hours
    4/6 6.30
    4/7 3.65
    4/8 5.81
    4/9 rest
    4/10 6.20
    4/11 strength train
    4/12 3.00
    4/13 rest
    4/14 3.96
    4/15 meh
    4/16 4.12
    4/17 strength train
    4/18 4.05
    4/19 4.02
    4/20 snorkel 3.5 hours
    4/21 too rough to snorkel: parasailed instead!
    4/22 6.70
    4/23 3.15
    4/24 rest
    4/25 3.15
    4/26 meh
    4/27 3.18
    4/28 4.10
    4/29 meh(again)
    4/30 6.01

    Total 80.40

    Upcoming races:
    6/26 SHEPower Virtual 1/2 marathon
    11/13 Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon

    late reply @shanaber : no, first time parasailing, and yes, I messed up the camera, thinking I was "record"ing when instead I was "stop"ping so that photo is about the only decent shot of the trip :s Son is upbeat and tolerating chemo well...thanks!
    Re: shoes: currently rotate 4 pair of asics, 1 mizuno, 1 new balance. Have some pumas and sauconys from early in my running "career" which just never worked right (before I knew that good stores did fitting/running tests), but are too good to toss. Like the idea of donating!

    Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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  • PoppetsMaster
    PoppetsMaster Posts: 200 Member
    Did 13 today... gave me 155 for the month
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @HonuNui Glad to hear your son is upbeat and tolerating chemo!

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