August (2016) Running Challenge
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So my plan is to increase by 10 miles each month...so for this month my goal will be 70 miles...I was only 0.06 from reaching it last month..so pretty achievable if stay focused and don't injure myself.4
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I'm in for 120 - made it in July even with taper so I should be able to hit it in August.6
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I only just started running, so setting myself a target of just 31miles/50km - if all goes well I'll be able to set better sounding targets in future months!5
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Trust me to start the month with a rest day! Let's just call this Zen Mode.
OK, Brains Trust...
The longest I've done since my first half marathon on June 26 is 17 km a week ago.
I have a virtual half planned for September 18. Need to think about how long my long runs should be between now and then.5 -
Well, I've not been running for long... So I'm going to aim for 50 miles this month. It's a start!
Mind you, scheduling might be interesting at times!6 -
August already!
I finished July on a high. Not only did I reach my goal I passed it! With a PB for 10km. And longest continuous running at 6:3km!
August means four weeks from work, I work in a college, not just being lazy and enjoying the weather. I have a HM in September so I need to up at least one run distance.
July goal 110km with two extra for those injured, I managed 117km.
August goal 120km! That seems a lot!
Good luck everyone with your goals.
Happy running5 -
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8/1 4.01 Miles
total/monthly goal: 4.01/125
First run of August! Monday is always a shorter run for me. Ran 4,01 miles in 38:13, for an average pace of 9:32. However, I was at 9:44 average through mile three. I added five 30 second bursts at 6-7:00/mile during mile four, and that really dropped my average pace.
Tomorrow is a midweek long hilly run. Hoping to get in close to 9 miles with, hopefully, decent elevation.
And...On a related side note. I'm totally over the small insanity of thinking about running a full this year. I just needed to run. Also, on the run this morning, I decided some personal goals. First goal is to run a sub 2 hour Half Marathon. I think I'll be close to 2 hours at my September HM (well, 2:05-2:10 range), so a Sub 2 sometime next season should be doable. AFTER that, I want to run a full.8 -
8/1: 3.6 miles w/ the Coffee Crew
Taking it easy for the first half of this week, so I slept in a bit and went to just the second loop of my coffee group run. I'm starting my new job tomorrow, so I grabbed coffee and came right back home so I could shower and whatnot, then do a dry run of getting to work so I can actually make it there on time tomorrow (I excel at 2-5 min tardiness). Happy August, all!
Upcoming Races:
9/11: Lehigh Valley Via Marathon (Several Towns, PA)
(10/16: Halloween Half (Morristown, NJ) >> maybe)
11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Philadelphia, PA)6 -
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As always, thanks for setting this up, Stan!
I failed to meet my July goal, but not by too much. According to my half marathon training plan, I should be running about 70 miles this month, so I'll make that my goal.3 -
I had planned another 10K run this morning, but my body is telling me it needs a break. My rest day on Saturday wasn't really restful as I did a HIIT workout followed by yoga. Body is sore and it's enjoying lounging in bed at the moment. lol
I may start fresh tomorrow. I did do 2 10Ks in 3 days this past weekend so I figure I deserve this day off.3 -
@TattooedDolphinGirl78 doing a HIIT routine definitely isn't a rest day...LOL...on my rest days, the most I do is a couple hours of walking. You'll get back into it tomorrow and it will all be good.2
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@MNLittleFinn I'll probably go for a walk at some point today but yes, I realize that my running rest day should have been a little less intense. lol2
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Hello, all. I posted a question to the group discussion page: Running in the UK While on Vacation. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!0
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According to my training plan today is a rest day. My body is aching from lifting session as well. To do or not to do is the question... Still have to cover those miles. So going for a run now. Will not cover 10 km probably...still something is better than nothing!
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instantmartian wrote: »Hello, all. I posted a question to the group discussion page: Running in the UK While on Vacation. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Gave a reply, based on my memory.....LOL, I guess it might be helpful....0 -
How do you get that running tracker?0
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viktoria2493 wrote: »How do you get that running tracker?
go to the first page of the thread. @Stoshew71 posted how to make one. I haven't done it, because it confuses me...LOL2
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