June (2016) Running Challenge

@moyer566: Great photos! Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!

@PoppetsMaster: I'm glad you survived with minimal damage. I cannot even imagine how scary of a situation that was for you. I'm hoping for a speedy recovery!

@5BeautifulDays: I love summer. I really do. I will take 90 degrees over 40 degrees any day. I just don't appreciate how it snuck up on my while I spent a week at work and in bed, and didn't allow me to transition into warm weather running!

@caitlinrn83: Congratulations! Running is definitely addictive. After doing it, myself, for about five years, I was finally able to finish my first half marathon this past winter (I was plagued with injuries during my first two attempts in years past), and I am signed up to do the Philly RNR half in September. Best of luck in your training!

@Zom_bunny: I always end up next to the most annoying people at the gym, so I certainly feel your pain. I actually just quit the gym I had been going to for about seven years, mostly because I could no longer stand the people (and the value of the place has gone way downhill, in my opinion). I am currently gym-less for the first time in over a decade. I have a new one picked out, but I haven't needed to sign up, yet. I'm hoping this one provides a more pleasant experience.

@karllundy: I would like to think runners don't mind snot, and I certainly don't care...at all! I, too, suck at the snot rocket. I always end up with snot all over my face and my shirt and it is quite disastrous. It took me a few years to master the art of spitting while running and not ending up with it all over myself. It's just so much easier to blow my nose into my left hand and wipe it on myself. I'm sure the people around me think I'm super gross, but I just don't care. It makes me more comfortable and that's what matters most to me.

@ceciliaslater: I'm glad to hear all went well. Best of luck with recovery, and I hope you're not in too much pain!

@kristinegift: First, it's amazing how looking forward to something like popsicles can get you through a run, isn't it?
Second, The People Vs. OJ Simpson was a great series. I watched it as it aired and I couldn't wait for the next episode to come around.

No running today! I was convinced it HAD to be a stress fracture or a serious tendon/ligament issue last night when I had to start using crutches from not being able to put any weight on that foot. After a good night's rest I am moving around this morning on one crutch to take most of my weight off the foot and can put some weight on the heel with no issues. So with such a change like that I'm relieved in believing it to be muscular again.

So a minimum of no running at all this week and probably next. I am looking for a pain free week before I start running on it again. That 50k is definitely out. I'm not even sure I will be willing to drop down to the 10 mile distance at that event unless this heals quickly.

At least I can live vicariously through you all for now.

6/1 - 8 brutal miles
6/2 - 4 crappy miles
6/3 - 3.1 lovely, fast, and hilly miles
6/4 - 13.1 wonderful, moderate effort, hilly miles
6/5 - Rest
6/6 - 1.1 mile trail fail
6/7 - Healing a foot injury
...
6/13 - Hopeful last day of healing? Can it be a miracle?

29.3/225 miles



Upcoming races (this list is subject to change at the posters whim):
9/25 - Broadway Bridge half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
10/15 - Kansas City Marathon 26.2 (Kansas City, MO)
11/5 - Jenks half marathon (Jenks, OK)
11/6 - Kansas half marathon (Lawrence, KS)
11/12 - Longview half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
11/13 - Gobbler Grind half marathon (Overland Park, KS)
11/19 - White River half marathon (Cotter, AR)
11/20 - Pilgrim Pacer half marathon (Lenexa, KS)

01/06 4 miles
07/06 4 miles

Oh my goodness I haven't been on here for nearly a week and there's over 400 posts! Bit of a late start to the month after a couple days off after my first half then moving over the weekend where I collapsed on the couch each evening finally got the place into some semblance of order and going out tonight for my first run (5k) tonight post edinburgh.

Got a new area to explore for running now there looks to be a few promising routes around here, everything is uphill to start with but of course this means its all downhill on the way home .

Just signed up for my next half marathon in October should be able to push a bit more after feeling alright at the end of the Edinburgh half. aiming for around 50 miles this month.



05/29 Edinburgh half marathon 2:59:05
10/09 Oxford Vitality half marathon

@amandajs232 like others sad don't let the number of posts scare you, sometimes I reply to individuals, sometimes I'm just hitting the like and awesome. Post your miles and hang out with us cool kids!
@zom_bunny my first thought is fart back what is with people ugh!
@ceciliaslater glad the surgery went well !!
@stoshew71 gotta love them, Skip would die running past them, she would freak out - the woman smoking would put her in orbit
@whatmerunning I'm so sorry to hear about your injury, damn what a weird thing. It's amazing what the wrong shoes can do to you. Feel better soon
@ddmom0811 my brother said the storm was something else
@4leighbee LOL you are not alone I think peanut butter every time I see PB too
@bradboughner5 how did you enjoy running outside? I met a guy in October that his first number outside was the 5K we were running in.
@MNlittlefinn if you are thinking you need a rest day, you need a rest day
@evgenizyntx that was hysterical between the people reading getting hit with the color and magician I was dying.

skippygirlsmom wrote: »

maybe you could stick a couple of tampons up your nose, now that would be a look. Mine runs too but not horribly bad, I'm a snot rocket person so I just let them fly.

@greenolivetree I've seen the way the kids at Skip's high school drive, running near them would scare the crap out of me.

No joke, I used to get a lot of nose bleeds and used tampons to stop them all the time. Wedge it in, cut of the excess with bandage scissors, works like a charm.

Also, agree on how high school kids drive. Yikes!

bradboughner5 wrote: »

First time running outside yesterday lot tougher than the treadmill but was good to get an idea of where I am at for the 5k. Did 2 miles putting me at 6.5 miles so far.

I agree that running outside is tougher than the treadmill. I did most of my c25k on the treadmill, so I'm very used to that. When I run outside, I can't go as far because I kinda suck at hills and therefore my legs give out sooner.

Remembered to take water and drink at every walk break. It went much better since I slept in and it was already at 70% humidity when I started. Now rest day tomorrow, strength training on Thursday with trainer, rest Friday and race Saturday. I think I am as ready as I can be.

Date Run Totals
6/1 - 2 mi - 2 mi
6/3 - 3 mi - 5 mi
6/4 - 3 mi - 8 mi
6/7 - 3 mi - 11 mi
Goal 40 miles

Races :
6/11 Run and Ride 5K Cedar Point
7/10 Debbie Hudacko 5 mile
10/8 Outdoor Trail Series 5 mile #1
11/5 Outdoor Trail Series 5 mile #2
12/3 Outdoor Trail Series 5 mile #3
12/11 Santa Hustle Half Marathon Cedar Point