August (2016) Running Challenge

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  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    edited August 2016
    Going to try a short (1 mile) run this afternoon, after taking 11 (!!!) days off from running! My knee is not back to 100% yet, but with only 7 weeks left until Chicago it is time to at least see where I am recovery-wise. Wish me luck!
    Also, sorry I haven't been so active here lately; it honestly is really depressing to not be able to run :neutral:
    Great job on all the races and PRs! And welcome to any new members that I missed :)
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    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....

    @9voice9 - I can't run more than a few miles on the beach. I usually run to the beach, run a mile or so in each direction and then run back or around the island on asphalt paths. The tide level definitely plays a big role on if I can run on the beach. Low tide brings more compact sand and flatter surfaces, which are crucial. I run in both directions to balance out the natural camber of the beach. I can definitely feel it in my hamstrings afterwards, but the gorgeous views, the roar of the ocean and the nice ocean breezes make those couple of miles the best part of the run!
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    8/20 - 8 mile run. My longest run of the year so far and my slowest pace ever. Intentionally went at 11:00 min/mile pace. Was reading that based on my 5k pace of 8:00 min/mile my long run pace is most beneficial between 10 - 12 min/mile. I think that even closer to 12 would be better but may take some practicing to get even slower.

    42.5 miles done with goal of 70.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Aug 1-Rest Day
    Aug 2- 3.5 miles AM, 7.4 miles PM cruise intervals, 0.7 mile run with puppy
    Aug 3-5.9 miles
    Aug 4- 6 miles easy
    Aug 5- 5.5 miles speed intervals on the treadmill
    Aug 6- 10 miles easy with the group
    Aug 7- 10 miles with speed play
    Aug 8- rest day- Of course it's the nicest day we have had in weeks!
    Aug 9- 5.8 AM miles
    Aug 10- 6.1 AM miles with 4 @tempo+ 4.3 PM miles
    Aug 11-4.3 miles easy
    Aug 12-5.6 miles of treadmill sped intervals
    Aug 13- 13 miles
    Aug 14- Rest/ travel day
    Aug 15- 5 miles beach run
    Aug 16- 9.3 miles
    Aug 17-6 miles
    Aug 18-4.6 miles +1.1 miles with pup
    Aug 19- 1.5 miles with doggie on beach (rest day, but too much fun to run with her!)
    Aug 20-12 miles
    Aug 21-5.7 miles

    Made it home from the beach. I ran 45.9 very hot and humid miles while there, but it was a blast. So many gorgeous sunrises and lots of fun with the puppy, who loved the beach and riding in the golf cart. I think she is a beach bum at heart. So many posts to catch up with while I was gone. As usual, you all are a busy bunch.

    It was great to come home to some really moderate temps. This morning was cool and maybe even a bit brisk! I did not have time to run because I had to get to work early, but I am definitely looking forward to running this evening. Evening temps should be in the 70s. We haven't seen that in a loooong time!


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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - One Hundred Nineteen, point seventy two
    8/13 16 miles - 135.72
    8/14 REST DAY
    8/15 8 miles - 143.72
    8/16 8 miles - 151.72
    8/17 5 miles - 156.72
    8/18 9.5 miles - 166.22
    8/19 5 miles - 171.22
    8/20 13.1 miles - 184.32
    8/21 REST DAY
    8/22 10 miles - 194.32

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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 <<< 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

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    k_it_10 wrote: »
    I am in for 100 this month . I haven't been running for awhile but am eager to get back to it . Also, letting everyone know poppetsmaster is alright.

    @k_it_10 Tell poppetsmaster that we miss him and that we wish him the best. I hope he comes back soon.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    8/1 - 40 mins total body strength + pilates, 20 min light cardio, stretching
    8/2 - 3 mi walk - .75 mi of which was running intervals to test out my leg
    8/3 - 3.1 mi walk - again I ran about .75 mi in short intervals, also a few tiny hill repeats
    8/4 - 20 min light cardio, 55 min strength&pilates
    8/5 - 3 mi walk
    8/6 - back to school shopping wore me out!
    8/7 - just totally being a lazy bum here....no excuse :(
    8/8 - 20 min light cardio....45 min mix of strength and pilates with a little cardio
    8/9 - .5 mile warm up walk...3 mile RUN :smiley::smiley::smiley:
    8/10 - 3 mile walk, 20 minutes pilates/body weight exercises
    8/11 - .5 mi walk/3 mi run/.5 mi walk
    8/12 - 3 mi run
    8/13 - Funeral day and yardwork
    8/14 - .5 mi walk, 4 mi run with 3 third mile hill repeats, .5 mi walk......17 min pilates/body weight exercises
    8/15 - 3 mi walk.....20 min light cardio
    8/16 - 3.1 mi walk AM......PM - 10 min warm up cardio then 45 min strength training
    8/17 - 45 min indoor cardio, 15 min light walking in my office :)
    8/18 - 6 miles walking, not all at once
    8/19 - 5 mi walk, 20 min pilates/body weight exercises
    8/20 - 85 min indoor cardio workout
    8/21 - 4 miles walk/run..... tried some intervals of running and then a .75 mile stretch of running at the end
    8/22 - 3 mi run/2 mi walk/strength and pilates later

    Running Goal: 16 of okay...let's say 25 :)
    Non-running goals: Take my strength training more seriously this month/Lose 5lbs (3lbs down!)

    I don't think I'm quite ready to get really back into running again but 3 miles felt good this morning, especially at 57 degrees! Woohoo! It was chilly that first 3 mins :-p

    My glutes are sore lately. Can I actually be sore from WALKING? I used to walk tons but this year I mostly ran and strength trained and didn't really walk often at all. Until this month, I'm suddenly doing all this walking to make up for not running and my glutes hurt?

    @lporter229 and @mbaker566 Pretty pics :)

    @BetterMike Great job on the 8 miles.

    @ariceroni Good luck with your mile. I'm trying to ease back into running as well. Ran a little last night testing it out then 3 today, but probably won't run again until Friday. Want to make sure everything is fully rested and not sore before I go again. Unless I do some more intervals???

    @HonuNui Great shirt :-D
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    i also almost came home from our camping trip with a cat. our friends found a feral on the way up and Cigar was a great fan of my lap and shoulders. He was definitely a feral though. Given the chance, he wedged himself on top of the muffler of their van. Sadly, husband and SD are both allergic. I was going to go for a run but ended up with Cigar instead

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    So darn cute!!!!
  • zmcgrandles
    zmcgrandles Posts: 78 Member
    Bit behind on my updates been reading the forum when I can everyone is so busy with their runnning.
    08/02 3.4 miles
    08/03 2.5 miles Learnt my lesson of listening to my body now the hip is rather painful so a few unplanned days off in my future hoping its only a few days with stretches.
    08/09 1 mile test run very slow checking for niggles
    08/10 3.1 miles 2nd testing run seeing how the hip is went well.
    08/14 3.1 miles holiday run kept it short and sweet
    08/18 4.3 miles calves filled with lead seemed to ease up over the course of the run
    08/19 4.3 miles much better run
    08/21 8.7 miles longest run for a few months hip pain is back, ran walked the last section I'm planning on incorporating a bit more walking into my running for now and ease back into it all.

    Switch target down to 60 from 70 after a few days off

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    @instantmartian how did you get tickets for harry potter? rather jealous I've been after them for months, enjoy it and I hope the good weather carries on over here for you, it's been rather nice over in the UK at the moment (read that as mostly sunny with some rain)
    @ariceroni hope your knee clears up before Chicago wishing you all the luck with it
    @TattooedDolphinGirl78 Thanks for your concern hip got better, went to the osteopath apparently my hips were out of alignment so I'm hoping it sorts out the problems and the current hip problem is just a bit of leftover from before.
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    @skippygirlsmom LOL on the driving. Sounds like something my husband would say.

    Got in a short run this morning just to get things started for the week and my 10K training. ;)

    08/04 – 1 mile
    08/05 – 1 mile
    08/06 – 3 miles
    08/09 – 1.3 miles – HR 135-140 HR running flat surface………154 running hills
    08/10 – 80 min Strength Training + 20 min Xtraining – Stairmaster and Stationary Bike (140 HR)
    08/11 – 3.05 miles – AVG HR 143, lower on flat (lowest 127) higher on hills (highest 153)
    08/12 – 1 mile – AVG HR 144 + 90 min strength training
    08/13 – Rest Day
    08/14 – 3.3 miles, 12 laps at park, HR average 155 & took 35 seconds off my mile time
    08/15 – 1 mile - 85 min Strength Training
    08/16 – 2 miles – Easy Pace AVG HR 132
    08/17 – 1 mile – 85 min Strength Training
    08/18 – Rest Day – 35 min swim
    08/19 – 2.1 miles - AVG HR 144
    08/20 – Rest Day – 35 min swim
    08/21 – 5K Tiki Run – 3.1 miles
    08/22 – 1 mile slow recovery run – 85 min Strength Training


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  • DayLi77
    DayLi77 Posts: 655 Member
    I didn't check the board all weekend, so now I'm several hundred posts behind! I hope to catch up, but in the meantime I'm gonna post my (non) progress :wink:

    8/1.....rest day
    8/2.....3.25 miles run/ walk on treadmill
    8/3.....weights
    8/4.....2.4 miles run/ walk in the park (achy, asthmatic slog in the heat & humidity - bleah)
    8/5.....unplanned rest day: not feeling well
    8/6.....rest day <--still feeling ill :persevere:
    8/7.....yet another rest day, still sick :(
    8/8.....walking & bike riding with Pandora
    8/9.....1.34 miles run/ walk on treadmill + 1.7 miles run/ walk/ squirrel chase with Pan ;) = 3.04 total
    8/10...swam 1000 yds
    8/11...0.35 mile walk + 1.5 mile run on treadmill (during lunch break - didn't have time to do more) = 1.85 total
    8/12...dog walking
    8/13...3.7 miles run/ walk in high humidity & hills (!); also walking to/ from beach, walking swimming, & running at beach (didn't keep track of time/ miles)
    8/14...kayaking 2 hours; walking to/ from beach
    8/15...don't remember...so that probably means nothing other than dog walking
    8/16...stationary bike & biking with Pan
    8/17...3.2 miles run/ walk in the park
    8/18...stationary bike & long dog walk
    8/19...stationary bike 1 hour
    8/20...stationary bike & biking with Pan
    8/21...swimming (lost track of distance) + marathon yard work session

    Yesterday was a beautiful day for running: cool with low humidity & passing clouds. So....of course I went for a swim. In an outdoor pool :wink: Wasn't too bad once I got in & got going, but bf commented that my first 50 m looked really fast.

    I'm for sure not going to make this month's goal because of the knee pain. Probably no more running for me until I can get in to see the physical therapist, and then I'll find out what they have to say about it. So for now it's biking, swimming, & dog walking for me! The pool at the University where I work is currently closed because it's in between sessions. This is a little frustrating because it's my go-to pool. But they'll be open again next week.


    Goal: 40 miles
    17.44 miles done, 22.56 to go

    Upcoming Race(s):
    Stride Against Violence 5K - 10/16/16
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @RespectTheKitty nice going! You are really improving well!

    Thank you, dear. I do feel like I'm progressing quite nicely. Pretty soon I'll be able to do 10k and won't that be grand. :smile:

    That will be great! I liked the half marathon I did, but I'm starting to realize that I might like the "shorter" faster races better. 10k is a great distance. You'll love it when you get to it.

    Yeah, I agree. I think that I am going to start looking for 10K's. I think that 6.2 miles is my distance.

    My knee is much better. No longer having pain when walking up and down stairs. Scheduled to work tonight. I am going to see how I do on my feet x 12 hours.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    i also almost came home from our camping trip with a cat. our friends found a feral on the way up and Cigar was a great fan of my lap and shoulders. He was definitely a feral though. Given the chance, he wedged himself on top of the muffler of their van. Sadly, husband and SD are both allergic. I was going to go for a run but ended up with Cigar instead

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    That's a picture of contentment! You and Cigar!
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    ariceroni wrote: »
    Going to try a short (1 mile) run this afternoon, after taking 11 (!!!) days off from running! My knee is not back to 100% yet, but with only 7 weeks left until Chicago it is time to at least see where I am recovery-wise. Wish me luck!
    Also, sorry I haven't been so active here lately; it honestly is really depressing to not be able to run :neutral:
    Great job on all the races and PRs! And welcome to any new members that I missed :)

    Good luck with your knee! I am going to test mine tomorrow morning if all goes well at work. I think that I only have 7 weeks until my half on October 8th.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @mbaker566 -That is such a great pic. Kitty looks totally at home!
    @skippygirlsmom Thanks!!!
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    Any idea why Garmin is suddenly putting "bike cadence" on non-cycling workouts? I just noticed this today and I see it on my recent run, walk, and indoor workouts that I tracked. Odd.
  • dowelahmed
    dowelahmed Posts: 26 Member
    The penultimate week of my C25K started today, no more walking just full on running. That should put my mileage up a fair amount, with much more rest required as well!

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  • dowelahmed
    dowelahmed Posts: 26 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
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    Any idea why Garmin is suddenly putting "bike cadence" on non-cycling workouts? I just noticed this today and I see it on my recent run, walk, and indoor workouts that I tracked. Odd.

    I get that as well, I thought it was something to do with my device but I'm not alone it seems
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    @greenolivetree good question! After I saw your post I went into my Garmin and it's doing it on mine too. Apparently I had a bike cadence of 86 spm on my 11 mile run yesterday, woot! Lol
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    Well I'm not the only one then! I look at the online/desktop Garmin site a lot vs just my phone and this is definitely new.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - One Hundred Nineteen, point seventy two
    8/13 16 miles - 135.72
    8/14 REST DAY
    8/15 8 miles - 143.72
    8/16 8 miles - 151.72
    8/17 5 miles - 156.72
    8/18 9.5 miles - 166.22
    8/19 5 miles - 171.22
    8/20 13.1 miles - 184.32
    8/21 REST DAY
    8/22 10 miles - 194.32
    8/22 4 miles - 198.32 << Daily Double

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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 <<< 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
    Huntsville Half Marathon - 11/12
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,257 Member
    02/08 4 miles
    03/08 4 miles
    17/08 4 miles
    18/08 4.75 miles my son came with me on this bike and got me to go a little further. Yah!
    22/08 4.8 miles. Either my fitness is slowly coming back or the cooler evening are helping!


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  • mom3over40
    mom3over40 Posts: 253 Member
    Thank you, @katharmonic.

    It was my second HM. I definitely like the experience with my first one better: This race required participants to take a shuttle to the race start. We needed to wake up at crazy 3:30 am to caught the shuttle on time. It also does not have wave start. They did have pace marker behind the start line to “separate” the crowd but apparently everyone thought they could finish in 2 hours or less. Well, I did know about these before I registered, I just didn’t know how much I dislike them :sweat_smile: Actually, I thought no-wave start was a good thing: it meant I wouldn’t need to wait half an hour for my wave, but I did not know it would mean people cramped together like sardines.

    Having said that, the crowds cheering on the side were still very good and encouraging. There were groups of people would look at the name on our bibs and called us out by name saying “Good Job”. Being surrounded by people like them and runners of different age, shapes and sizes are my favorite part of running a half.

    Oh, also, around mile-9, I saw someone dressed up as Pikachu in the race. I took a picture with her and told my kids I caught a Pokemon in the race :) That was fun.

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    8/01 .......... Rest
    8/02 .....5
    8/03 .....3.1
    8/04 ...13.7
    8/05 .....2.2
    8/06 .....3.1
    8/07 .......... Hiked 5+ miles
    8/08 .......... Rest
    8/09 .....8.1
    8/10 .......... Skipped...
    8/11 ...10...
    8/12 .......... Skipped...
    8/13 .....2.4
    8/14 .......... Rest
    8/15 .....6.2
    8/16 .......... Rest
    8/17 .....3.8
    8/18 .....3.2
    8/19 .......... Rest
    8/20 …..2.7
    8/21 …13.4 HM Race

    Total according to Strava: 77.4

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