September (2016) Running Challenge

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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    Yay, @KatieJane83 on your first Half Marathon, and a terrific time too! Stunning photos.

    Ohhim wrote: »
    Ended up 51/2700, and 11/280 for my age group.

    @Ohhim That's just brilliant. Fantastic achievement.


    24 September – 12.1 km including parkrun
    25 September – 15.1 km
    26 September – 15.2 km

    Goal: 150 km – ACHIEVED 22 Sept+12.1+!
    New Goal: 200 km – ACHIEVED 26 Sept!
    Total: 202.8 km

    Completed the Strava Berlin Marathon challenge today. Took me 3 days, and they give you 4 to complete the 42 km. Pretty happy with that little statistic.

    Also achieved my upwardly-revised month's mileage goal. Feeling happy. :smile:
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
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    Date     Miles      MTD
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Sep  1     0.0      0.0 
Sep  2     6.5      6.5 
Sep  3     4.3     10.8 
Sep  4     5.1     15.9
Sep  6     4.3     20.2
Sep  8     5.1     25.3
Sep 10     8.2     33.5
Sep 11     5.0     38.5
Sep 13     4.3     42.8
Sep 15     5.1     47.9
Sep 17    10.8     58.7
Sep 18     5.1     63.8
Sep 20     4.3     68.1
Sep 21     5.1     73.2
Sep 22     4.3     77.5
Sep 24     6.2     83.7
Sep 26     5.1     88.8

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  • ceciliaslater
    ceciliaslater Posts: 457 Member
    edited September 2016
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    @mobycarp Sad that you're having to cancel your races. Especially the Tulsa Run. I've done that race the last couple years and am considering it again this year.
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    9/1: 4.3 miles
    9/2: Rest day
    9/3: 9.4 miles
    9/4: 5.7 miles
    9/5: 6 miles
    9/6: 6 miles
    9/7: 4 miles
    9/8: 3.2 miles with the Thursday crew!
    9/9: Rest day
    9/10: 5.3 miles
    9/11: 13.1 - Via HM
    9/12: 3 miles with the Coffee Crew!
    9/13: 7.9 miles
    9/14: 4.3 miles run commute home
    9/15: 7.3 miles run commute to work
    ........: 6.2 miles with the Thursday crew!
    9/16: Rest day
    9/17: 8.1 miles with the Saturday crew!
    9/18: 11.3 miles (am) + 4.7 miles (pm)
    9/19: 6.1 miles
    9/20: 4 miles
    9/21: 8 miles
    ........: 4.9 miles
    9/22: 6.7 miles
    ........: 6.4 miles with the Thursday crew!
    9/23: Rest day
    9/24: 18 miles
    9/25: 12 miles
    9/26: 6 miles

    Joe to Go... starting in the dark... needing long sleeves... FALL IS HERE! Legs were tired but not too sore. Took about 3 miles to get them warmed up and then I was doing some 8:30-8:40 miles on our second three mile loop.

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    Upcoming Races:
    9/11 LVHN Via Half-Marathon DONE!
    10/8: Coe College Homecoming 5k
    10/16: Halloween Half-Marathon
    11/20: Philadelphia Marathon

  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Wow, @Ohhim! Incredible job.
  • Ray_Libby
    Ray_Libby Posts: 874 Member
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    9/17 - 8.28 - 103.47
    9/18 - 7.29 - 110.76
    9/19 - 6.69 - 117.45
    9/20 - 7.01 - 124.46
    9/21 - rest day
    9/22 - 7.06 - 131.52
    9/23 - 6.75 - 138.27
    9/24 - 8.25 - 146.52
    9/25 - 7.55 - 154.07
    9/26 - 7.33 - 161.40
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
    edited September 2016
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    Such a busy weekend I had no time to check in. Lots to catch up on!
    I won't hit my goal for the month but it's fine since I got a lot of biking in. Planning to run 3 more days and then rest Friday since I fly to NYC to visit my daughter. I don't run or bike on days I am flying.

    Awesome job @MNLittleFinn - that's a great time! It's weird because whenever I run a certified course, my mileage on my app is always over. Now get some rest!

    @ohhim - Well done!

    9/1 - 4.8 miles
    9/2 - strength training
    9/3 - 34 miles biking
    9/4 - 100 KM biking (63 miles).
    9/5 - 45 miles biking
    9/6 - 4 miles run
    9/7 - 5.1 miles + Strength training
    9/8 - rest day (avoid the bears)
    9/9 - 5. 0 miles + strength training
    9/10 - 34 miles biking
    9/11 - 100 miles biking
    9/12 - rest day
    9/13 - rest day #2
    9/14 - 5.1 miles
    9/15 - 4 miles
    9/16 - 4.5 miles
    9/17 - 44 miles biking
    9/18 - 38 miles biking
    9/19 - 5 miles
    9/20 - 5 miles
    9/21 - strength training
    9/22 - 5 miles
    9/23 - 4.2 miles
    9/24 - 44 miles biking
    9/25 - 40 miles biking
    9/26 - 4.6 miles


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    Upcoming races
    11/30/16 - I/ITSEC 5K
    2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
    2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    Sept 1-5.9 miles + 0.6 miles with puppy
    Sept 2-7.5 miles
    Sept 3- 14 hilly miles
    Sept 4-rest day-long hike
    Sept 5-4.0 miles + 0.6 miles with Stella
    Sept 6-8.0 miles w/ cruise intervals
    Sept 7- rest day (because I needed it!)
    Sept 8- 6 miles hills
    Sept 9- 4.4 miles dreadmill speed work AM+ 3.0 miles recovery PM
    Sept 10-3.8 miles
    Sept 11-11.1 miles
    Sept 12-rest the hamstring
    Sept 13- 7.0 miles
    Sept 14- 4.1 miles
    Set 15- rest- hamstring
    Sept 16-rest-hamstring
    Sept 17 5.0 miles
    Sept 18- rest
    Sept 19- 7.0 miles
    Sept 20-4.0 miles
    Sept 21-7.4 miles w/5@ tempo
    Sept 22-5 miles recovery run
    Sept 23- 8.1 miles Treadmill mixed intervals + 0.5 miles with Stella
    Sept 24-4.0 miles easy + 0.8 miles w/ Stella
    Sept 25-16 miles fast finish
    Sept 26-rest day

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  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
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    Congrats @Ohhim ! Spectacular!

    @instantmartian That sounds hilarious and hard. I can only imagine how difficult and awkward it would be to run carrying a 12.5 lb pumpkin. Well done!

    @Mom3over40 Thanks, that could explain the difference. I just know yesterday and last Sunday I did 12 miles per Garmin, but Strava converted it to 11.9 both times when it transferred over. I'm new to Strava, so I'll try to figure out where it shows the monthly mileage at the end of September and see if it has caught up.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    I guess I have a ton of catching up to do since I have been pretty much absent for the last week and a half. Had a very good visit with my mom. I took her home on Saturday and drove back on Sunday, so this weekend was a lot of time in the car. In a way, I am glad to be back at work and back to "normalcy". Last week was my peak mileage weak for my half marathon training (53 miles). I capped it off with a pretty spectacular run yesterday before I headed home. It was a beautiful day in Pittsburgh. I had planned to head out at 7AM before meeting my brother for breakfast, but when I walked out the door it was sooo cold! I would have loved to have gone for a run in the 48F temps, but I only had shorts and a singlet with me. That, coupled with the fact that my mother had no food in her house so I was going to be running fasted (following a very low calorie week due to my new braces) made me decide to wait until after breakfast for my run. Turned out to be a great idea because I hit a bike trail on my way out of town that was truly fabulous to run on. 16 mile fast finish run felt like a dream. Now I am going to start my taper. No chance of hitting goal this month thanks to the week I spent babying the hamstring, but that's okay because I know that was necessary if I want to do well in my halfs on October 9th and 16th. I think I can PR at least one of them, but I am pretty sure that my goal of a sub 1:40 is not going to happen. I feel like I am kind of plateauing on my gains in speed. I guess being nearly 45 will do that to you...
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    Hi all. I haven't run the last 2 days. Life got in the way big time. My Mom passed away Sunday morning while Skip and I were trying to get to her in Florida. I probably won't make my goal, though we both packed running gear. :smile:

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    @kristinegift Congrats on the distance PR. You are right on my heels. Excellent, keep it up.
    @RunRachelleRun Congrats on your weekly mileage PR.
    Awesome job on your HM @KatieJane83
    @RunRachelleRun strava always rips me off on mileage. That's why I always try and end my runs at .03 per my watch
    Great job @ceciliaslater
    Way to hit your goal @RespectTheKitty
    Bummer that you have to cancel your 5K @MobyCarp Way to volunteer.
    Great job at your Ironman @Ohhim I think Chattanooga had their IM on Sunday as well.
    @skippygirlsmom Aweee I am so very sorry about your mom. My condolences.

  • ceciliaslater
    ceciliaslater Posts: 457 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom - So sorry to hear about your mother. I am glad you were able to spend some time with her in recent weeks. Also, good that you packed running gear--maybe getting out there for a short run will help both you and Skip to cope with the loss.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited September 2016
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    Date Miles today - Miles for September
    9/1 9 miles - 9
    9/2 5 miles - 14
    9/3 18 miles - 32
    9/4 REST DAY
    9/5 10.5 miles - 42.5
    9/6 9 miles - 51.5
    9/7 6.2 miles - 57.7
    9/8 10 miles - 67.7
    9/8 6.2 miles - 73.9 << Daily Double
    9/9 6.2 miles - 80.1
    9/10 18 miles - 98.1
    9/11 REST DAY
    9/12 8 miles - 106.1
    9/12 5 miles - 111.1 << Daily Double
    9/13 9 miles - 120.1
    9/13 4 miles - 124.1 << Daily Double
    9/14 5 miles - 129.1
    9/15 9.6 miles - 138.7
    9/15 5 miles - 143.7 << Daily Double (Fleet Feet Fun Run)
    9/16 5 miles - 148.7
    9/17 20 miles. - 168.7
    9/18 REST DAY
    9/19 9 miles - 177.7
    9/20 8 miles - 185.7
    9/21 REST DAY
    9/22 9 miles - 194.7
    9/23 4 miles - 198.7
    9/24 13.1 miles - 211.8
    9/25 REST DAY
    9/26 9 miles - 220.8

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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


    This morning I believe was my fastest 8 miles in a training run. I was pushing it hard this morning. 79 degrees C (feels like 82) and 63% humidity. Still a little warm.

  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom My condolences... :cry:
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    9/1 - 4 miles. Weather was beautiful! Had to cut it short because I hit snooze too many times.
    9/2 - Unplanned rest day. Apparently yesterday's snoozing was due to impending illness. First virus of the new school year.
    9/3 - 8.09 mile group run. Again, beautiful weather! Plus, virus seems gone.
    9/4 - Normal rest day. Way overate at family picnic.
    9/5 - 5.06 miles.
    9/6 - Bodypump class, followed by Abs/Core class.
    9/7 - 4.03 hot, humid, sticky miles...summer is not over yet!
    9/8 - 5.2 miles at Trek/treadmill class.
    9/9 - Managed to turn off my alarm and oversleep by 2 hours = no run or spin class :-1:
    9/10 - 9.4 mile group run. Another gorgeous morning for a run!
    9/11 - Insanely busy church/family activity day.
    9/12 - 4.7 miles. Getting spoiled by this weather.
    9/13 - Life got in the way.
    9/14 - 5.08 miles...seriously, this weather is fantastic for running!
    9/15 - 4.06 miles. Legs felt like bags of wet sand.
    9/16 - Spin Class. Missed it the last two weeks, so it felt difficult in a good way.
    9/17 - 3.33 miles. Short run before race tomorrow.
    9/18 - 10.15 miles. Capital Pursuit 10-Mile. Love this race! "Serious" runners for the most part, so it tends to be fast. Weather was beautiful, if a bit hot the last two miles. Time about what I expected based on my training level the last few months. Loved it!
    9/19 - Rest day. Very sore.
    9/20 - 5.05 miles. Beautiful morning.
    9/21 - 4.02 humid, sticky miles. Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that summer's over!
    9/22 - 5.02 miles. First day of fall...77° and humid at 5:00 a.m.!
    9/23 - Spin Class.
    9/24 - 4.75 miles. Was supposed to be 11 mile group run at 6:00, but family life got in the way. By the time I went out, it was 89°...just didn't have it in me.
    9/25 - Rest day.
    9/26 - 5.02 miles. Gorgeous morning! Fall seems to have arrived!

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    5512bf wrote: »

    Just because I'm a data junkie I went back and found a 12 mile run from early in the training cycle. May 8th I ran 12 miles at a 9:59 easy pace at 61 degrees. Average HR was 147 with the final 4 miles being 150-156-160-163. Today's run was 66 degrees at a similar easy pace. Average HR 131 with last 4 miles being 133-131-137-136. Granted I put in 1000 miles since that May run, but that is a pretty significant gain in fitness. It takes some time see the difference, but the principles & results of the 80/20 running system are pretty remarkable.

    That's super impressive right there. I had similarly amazing results from following the 80/20 plan and I recommend it to just about anyone who is willing to listen. That said, I still adhere to the plan and I am really not noticing much improvement in my speed of late. I ran my half marathon PR (1:43:56) in October 2014. I will be running the same half in two weeks and I am really not sure that I will be able to run much faster than that. Maybe I have to face the reality that at some point, age becomes a limiting factor. I guess I will find out in two weeks...

    I just spent about 30 minutes perusing the thread activity from the last week. I wish I could comment on everyone's amazing accomplishments, but that would take forever! But I do want to say:

    @Orphia - You are amazing! Such great progress in a relatively short amount of time!
    @kristinegift - Fabulous week of running!
    @MNLittleFinn - Congrats on the HM PR! I also think that you would be fine to run a full if that is what you want, but I do agree with @5512bf that you will really need to focus on slowing down your training runs. If you haven't already picked up a copy of "80/20 Running", you should definitely do so prior to starting to train for a full.
    @Ohhim , @KatieJane83 and anyone else that raced this weekend, congrats on the outstanding performances!

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