July (2016) Running Challenge
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I have to get to working out. I want to set a goal of 45 miles.4
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@MNLittleFinn you are so ready for this. Can't wait to hear all about it. Kill it!!!!1
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2.5 crazy sweaty miles. It poured rain this morning, sun came out awhile in the afternoon, then more rain was coming. I had a huge lunch so I waited until about 6pm to run. Breathing was rough with the weather (82 felt like 88 with 80% humidity or something like that). It just felt awful and I was sweating profusely. Lol. But 2.5 miles is more than zero. I've really been short of breath a lot lately even when not running. Our last couple summers were so nice but this one is really aggravating my asthma.
@5beautifuldays I used to run positive splits a lot until this year. I tended to start out sprinting and just burn out. I'd look at your average pace lately and try to force yourself to run the first mile a minute slower and then you may find like I did that once you get that slower warmup mile (or 2) done that you naturally get faster as you settle in to your natural pace. It takes practice but slowing down to start is key and feels so much better5 -
God-awful slow intrawebs here in the hotel, so will catch up later.
1) Here's what I call carb-loading for a 10K:
Yep - Salted Caramel from Cheesecake Factory.
2) Since this one is a kinda big deal in my head, here's my flat Dana:
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@9voice9 Good luck tomorrow! I'm sure that cheesecake will make you run fast!
@MNLittleFinn Good luck to you too!
And of course, Good luck to anyone else! Looking forward to race reports. My son runs tomorrow morning. It's his second 5k the first was probably 5 years ago the day after he got a DUI. He wasn't much fun that day. Ya, he was 16.
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@vandinem Good luck with the new shoes!0
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@MNLittleFinn Good luck with your race tomorrow! You've got this. Have fun and have a great run.
@9voice9 good luck with your 10K! Mmmm, that cheesecake looks good and I'm sure will be the key to a good run.
Anyone else running a race tomorrow for the 4th have a great one!
It was a gorgeous summer day here today, after how cool it was yesterday it was a pretty normal 80 degrees today. I tried out a new to me trail. It was a 3 mile loop around a small lake, and part of it was boardwalk over some boggy areas. The trail was really nicely maintained. I did an extra little loop of confusion at the beginning and ended up with a 3.29 mile run. I was pretty sweaty at the end.
Fortunately I had brought an extra shirt change because I took a little drive and ended up having dinner afterward at a pub overlooking the river. The weather was PERFECT at that time with gorgeous breeze across the water. The restaurant/bar across the river had a live band and it made for a really nice evening.
I ended up 22.5 miles for the week. For the month of July I'm at 12.44:
I debated running a 5k tomorrow but I don't want to get up that early. So I think I'll take another drive and try out a state park I've been wanting to check out.
Happy 4th to everyone.4 -
Good luck @9voice9 and others running.
Skip ran tonight at our local college in the Independence Mile. It's put on by the company her coach works for and the money goes to the college's T&F and XC teams. She ran in the under 19 "heat" and finished 6th, the 1st female with a 6:29. They run in heats based on age groups, then there is one race for "Elite" runners. Not sure when she ended up overall. She opted to run in her AG heat instead of "elite" probably a good thing, the winner of the Elite race ran like 4:30 or something like that. He's is one of her friends who graduated a couple years ago. She did introduce herself to the College's T&F/XC coach, she is certainly not shy. She dropped the name of a friend who runs for him (the guy who won the elite race) and he asked her about her times, where she is running now etc. Then he told her where on his website to fill out an "interest" form and said to send him her email and phone number so he can keep in touch with her.
Well tomorrow we are heated out for some hiking at a place a friend recommended. Looking forward to it.
Enjoy your 4th everyone.
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July goal.....run
7/1 snorkel 4 hours
7/2 7.53
7/3 3.23
Total 10.76
Upcoming races:
SHEPower Virtual Half: July 18
Las Vegas RocknRoll Virtual runs--making the band
......Guitar Solo 6/28 3.85
......Drum Solo in August
......Lead Singer in September
Las Vegas RocknRoll Half 11/13/16
@MNLittleFinn and @9voice9 (and everyone else running) go get'em! I'll think of you while I'm slogging thru a 12 hour work day.....don't worry 'bout me....
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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@MNLittleFinn and @9voice9 - good luck with your races today!0
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Day 3: 5 mile hike on the beach
Monthly total: 17.25/75 miles4 -
Happy Independence Day and good luck to all who are running races today.
I won't get a chance to start running in July until Tuesday. Increasing my goal to 60 miles for this month...I plan to work a couple of overtime shifts to help pay for a new "tear-off" roof. So probably won't be able to run as much as I would like.2 -
Date Miles today. Miles for July
7/1 3.1 miles - 3.1
7/2 14 miles - 17.1
7/3 REST DAY
7/4 9 miles - 26.1
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 <<< 19:10 (2.9 mi) 1 in AG 5 OA
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30 << 44:57 PR
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
Some pictures from yesterday's hike.
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Today was the local 5k I signed up for last week. It's the same event that I unknowingly stumbled across the final stretch and finish line at around mile 14 of a 16 mile training run last July 4th. I thought it would be cool to run from my house to the event and back, so I did!
It was soupy out this morning! Not too hot but it didn't matter really with the fog and humidity.
The 1.89 mile warm up run to the starting area was uphill so I had to take a couple walk breaks to keep my HR down. I arrived at the starting area with just enough time to pin on my bib and hop into the crowd.
I had no issues for the first two miles and had a good pace despite the heat, but wasn't able to take that through on the final mile. I'm still happy as I did not run this for a PR attempt but as training. This was supposed to be an LT run, and it was. I had hoped to manage nearly 30 minutes at LT nonstop for the first time since starting back running again, but today was not that day. My Garmin said it was 3.13 miles in 31:24. I'm not sure of the official time yet.
The 1.96 mile run/walk back home was pleasant until a long stop at a traffic light. My legs didn't quite bounce back after that long standing still.
All in all not as great as it could have been if it was not so gray, warm, sticky and soupy. Nobody was grouchy or anything but the mood at the event was not as perky as the average run.
I am looking forward to doing it again next year though, and checking to see if any other runs are starting within running distance of my house. It was nice to not have to drive/park/etc and just run and be outdoors from the time I stepped out the door until I came home.
Hope everyone else running today has a great time!
7/1 - 0 miles for me but 3 for Black Toe Month (BTM)
7/2 - Nada, just strength exercises (sorry BTM)
7/3 - 0 miles for me but 2.5 for BTM
7/4 - 0 miles for me, 7 for BTM
0 of 100 miles completed for me
12.5 of XXX miles completed for BTM
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TresaAswegan wrote: »I have been back at it for a few weeks now and I have done some slow intervals, which have been going well! I have been doing about 2-3 miles at a time of running/walking combined, so I think I am going to go for 45 in July!
And one question.. there is a local half marathon/5k coming up September 24. And I kind of got the idea it might be fun to walk/run the half!!
@TresaAswegan Have you taken part in previous races?
If the answer is no I would suggest you start with some 5km events - all the speed demons will be at the front of the starting pack so to prevent potential passing conflicts start near the back of the pack in front of the walkers.
Once you have completed a few 5 km events and managed to get a few longer runs ( 7-9km ) then find a 10km event. Have fun.1 -
2:15:40 Garmin time. Chip time could be faster because I was so wasted I didn't stop the Garmin until after finish15
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Way to crush that half @MNLittleFinn!!0
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I'm planning to do at least 120km in July. 4 days in an I'm at 25km (a single 10K and 3 x 5K), which is a good start!2
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