August (2016) Running Challenge

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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    8/14 - 3.43 miles

    A little less humid today, but still pretty warm. An improvement over yesterday for sure. Took a while to shake out the stiffness. Pace was a little bit faster than yesterday.

    I'm over half way to goal at 52 miles completed

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Very nice hydration pack @Orphia ! I expect a full review. I'm interested in getting one suitable for running.

    I think I'll be able to walk wo crutches by my next visit the 24th. So thank Hercules. (He's above my house directly, can not be by mistake. The constellation, in case you were puzzled). No he's mine. He can not, will not be over your house too. :blush: ya, I'm feeling a bit better. Herc is mine. Don't forget that.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxYQQoYfMtQ
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    I posted my run like 3x and they are all "awaiting approval". This is BS.

    WTF??? That makes no sense. You ran awesome today by the way.

    Thanks @MNLittleFinn
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    @Stoshew71 LOL! You're hilarious!

    Are they eating fried chicken? I could use Hercules showing up with a bucket or two.
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
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    8/01: Off, rest day
    8/02: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/03: 8 miles, fartlek
    8/04: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/05: Off, active rest day - leisurely biking and walking
    8/06: 13.1 miles, long and super easy
    8/07: 10K race (51:59 - 6.30 miles) + 2.13 mile warm up
    8/08: Off, rest day
    8/09: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/10: 5 miles
    8/11: Off, injured - 45 minutes elliptical + strength training
    8/12: Off, injured - 80 minutes elliptical + core
    8/13: Off, injured - 85 minutes biking
    8/14: Off, injured - 50 minutes biking + core
    Total: 46.7 miles

    Overview:
    Another day of cross training instead of running. Except my planned bike ride got cut quite a bit short due to bike problems, so I guess I'll try again tomorrow! Leg is definitely on the mend, but not quite up to running yet; I tried a quick jog down the hallway and it didn't feel so good :angry: I'm really hoping tuesday or wednesday I will be back to running! I'm missing it like crazy, plus now I'm starting to feel really nervous about my ability to complete a marathon given this time off and how slow I'll most likely have to take things when I start running again.


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    Upcoming races:
    8/07: Chicago 10K 51:59 - not my best by a long shot but I'll take it
    8/26: Rock the Night 5K
    9/10: Chicago Women's Half Marathon
    9/25: Lifetime 5K
    10/09: Chicago Marathon
    10/30: Hot Chocolate 5K
    11/27: Space Coast Half Marathon
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 LOL! You're hilarious!

    Are they eating fried chicken? I could use Hercules showing up with a bucket or two.

    I will get Extra Crispy COL Sanders to deliver it to you.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 LOL! You're hilarious!

    Are they eating fried chicken? I could use Hercules showing up with a bucket or two.

    I will get Extra Crispy COL Sanders to deliver it to you.

    y7k4mdq5sp88.jpg

    Omnomnom.. best get on it. It's a long way from there to here.

    That's one freaky colonel. I bet he comes with rum or roofies or both.
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    Currently watching the women's 1500m preliminaries and wondering why they run in a tight little pack like that. I would be FREAKING OUT. Give me space!
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
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    lporter229 wrote: »
    ...vacation house on Isle of Palms, SC. I love this vacation because it's just nothing but relaxing and enjoying the company of family and time off work. I tend to run a lot when I am there. Typically, I am floored by the humidity, but this year I think it has been as bad here as it ever is there, so it shouldn't be much different. Plus, ocean breezes.
    Do you run ON the beach? Tried that earlier this summer, and really didn't enjoy it. But then again, I'm not a trail runner, so that prob makes a difference.

    I just like knowing that the asphalt isn't likely to shift under my nearly-200# weight landing on it....
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    @RespectTheKitty I'm watching it too. Would be better if Stan'd hurry up with that ruffied chicken (roofied if you watched the Hangover).
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    edited August 2016
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    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited August 2016
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    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Currently watching the women's 1500m preliminaries and wondering why they run in a tight little pack like that. I would be FREAKING OUT. Give me space!

    They are drafting off of each other.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/does-drafting-help-in-running


    Also, as part of racing strategy, you wanna keep up with the lead pacer.
    http://www.tips4running.com/Pack-Running.html
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Currently watching the women's 1500m preliminaries and wondering why they run in a tight little pack like that. I would be FREAKING OUT. Give me space!

    They are drafting off of each other.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/does-drafting-help-in-running

    Oh, that makes sense.

    I'd still be freaking out. That's why I'm not an Olympic runner.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Aw I can't have soy.... how about French fries!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Aw I can't have soy.... how about French fries!

    Fries it is... with lots of cheese sauce!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Aw I can't have soy.... how about French fries!

    Fries it is... with lots of cheese sauce!

    And mayo...
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
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    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Aw I can't have soy.... how about French fries!

    Fries it is... with lots of cheese sauce!

    Don't forget the gravy! Poutine, baby!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    9voice9 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Aw I can't have soy.... how about French fries!

    Fries it is... with lots of cheese sauce!

    Don't forget the gravy! Poutine, baby!

    Oh none of that wierd Canadian business! LOL!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited August 2016
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    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    I could go for some fried chicken. Wait, no... I'm a vegetarian. How about fried tofu?

    Skip to 4:25

    https://youtu.be/CqN8v5pZC54?t=266

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