March 2017 Running Challenge

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited March 2017
    @mobycarp my first 5K was in West, Texas 11.5 hour drive, 749 miles...but I cannot lie, I flew. It was also 102F in the shade and it was basically over 1 mile out, around a few blocks and over a mile back. All you could see was the heat rising off the street. Best EVER water station handed out small sponges that were sitting in a bucket of ice water.
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hello fellow runners!

    Aim: 120k

    3/2: 1.5k -warmup for strenght training-
    3/3: 11.6k -5.49 min/km-
    3/4: 4.4k -wu and cd for strength training-
    3/5: 10.7k -Perfect trail, a little bit tired at the end-
    3/8: 6.5k -easy incline-
    3/9: 8k -treadmill, intervals-
    3/11: 6k -last shake out before race-
    3/12: 13k -Trail Race-
    3/14: 5k -cool down from race and from strength training-
    3/15: 4k -cool down-
    3/16: 6.2k -empty stomach early morning run-
    3/20: 1.3k -walk/run at gym-
    3/22: 2k -cool down from strength training-
    3/23: 7.2k -soft ground, easy-
    3/25: 10.1k -quad test, negative splits-
    3/26: 12.5k -trail running-
    3/28: 3.5k -w/u and c/d for leg strength training-
    3/29: 6.7 -trail easy morning run-
    3/31: 6.8k -fartlek-


    SUM: 127/120k
    Goal achieved

    Let's make a plan for the following month

    Take care and stay strong!
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    If my wife decided she wanted to run a 5K, I'd be willing an entire day just to get her there. She has NO interest at all in running.

    Mine too, sadly :neutral:
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    @skippygirlsmom I'm a tiny bit jealous... my community is definitely not a running community at all. This is why my races are 2 hours drive away and I never know anybody. It's alright, though... I usually prefer to run alone because I fear my pace and such would be a major drag on everyone. I have literally never run with a group, ever, except obviously at races.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    @skippygirlsmom When I saw Skip's promposal when you posted on FB, I got a chuckle. And I am sure you're right that I am missing 5 more races going on this weekend. lol

    @MNLittleFinn That would be awesome if you could make a weekend out of it and go down the night before.

    @MobyCarp Virg Beach is a nice destination race. I promised myself more destination races once I BQ. The furthest I gone so far for a race is Knoxville which is only a 3-1/2 hour drive from me.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn That would be awesome if you could make a weekend out of it and go down the night before
    Wife got her early out approved, so we're going to be staying the night, Friday, in town. I still have to figure out my run time, but I can more easily see myself getting it in when we come home now, since I won't be driving for 3 hours in 1 day. Chances it will be head down Friday, stay the night, she runs her race while I watch little man, then we get lunch and head home.

    I'll e able to get my run in around like 2-3pm possibly, and that might be a good thing, since it will be warmer then, and I'll get some heat conditioning in....LOL...heat conditioning in 60F weather that is...LOL
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    @girlinahat I think everyone has been there at one point or another. Running solely for a number isn't the best motivation for some people. Just run when you feel like it and do it because you enjoy it!
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    edited March 2017
    3/01-3.1 miles
    3/02-1.44 miles
    3/03-3.14 miles
    3/04-3.85 miles
    3/05-yoga
    3/06-4.25 miles
    3/07-1.44 miles
    3/14-3.1 miles
    3/15-3.62 miles
    3/16-1.45 miles
    3/17-3 miles
    3/18-4.1 miles
    3/21-3.1 miles
    3/23-4.12 miles(hills)
    3/24-4.13 miles(not so easy run)
    3/25-2.68 miles(rain cut it short)
    3/27-3.2 miles
    3/28-1 mile(treadmill working on my 10 minute mile)
    3/29-4.71 miles(hills)
    3/30-1.49(treadmill interval)
    3/31-3.26 miles(recovery run)

    I finished this month and accomplished my goal. On Monday, I'll be running with my running buddy again. I feel like I'm getting my groove back. I have to find a way to get my workout in while helping him build his base. I'm sensing two workouts until he's ready to do my hill workout with me.
    @girlinahat I understand how you are feeling. I go with how I feel. I had low blood iron at the time and it was a big contributor to my high heart rate(think 200). Once I got all of that in check, I don't wear my HRM anymore. If I feel good, I get out there. I have learned when to slow down. I wish you good luck and a less frustrating experience.


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    Races
    • 5K - 7/16
    • 5K - 7/30
    • 5 miles - 8/13
    • 5 miles - 8/27
    • 10K - 9/10
    • 10K - 9/24
    • 10 miles - 10/8
    • 10 miles - 10/22
    • Half marathon - 11/5
    • Half marathon - 11/19
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,258 Member
    01/03 3.52 miles
    02/03 5.02 miles
    04/03 4.5 miles
    08/03 5.16 miles
    09/03 3.54 miles
    10/03 3.51 miles
    12/03 3.01 miles
    14/03 3.51 miles
    15/03 4.02 miles
    20/03 3.82 miles
    21/03 4.04 miles
    23/03 4.51 miles
    24/03 4.41 miles
    25/03 3.75 miles
    27/03 3.77 miles
    28/03 3.76 miles
    29/03 3.80 miles
    31/03 3.79 miles

    71.46 miles in total - Yay I made and passed my new goal.




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  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    @girlinahat Hang in there. I'm in the same boat basically.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    3/2 - 5.0 miles.
    3/3 - Grrr...overslept this morning and have commitments after work. No run. Unwanted rest day!
    3/4 - 6.0 miles.
    3/5 - 3.1 'mill miles, then upper body weights.
    3/6 - Life got in the way. Had to get kids up and going early.
    3/7 - WINDY 4.38 miles.
    3/8 - 3.45 'mill miles, then upper body weights.
    3/9 - 4.8 treadmill miles at Trek class.
    3/10 - Unplanned rest day.
    3/11 - 4 'mill miles.
    3/12 - 7 windy miles. Longest run in 5 months. Plus, negative splits...woot!
    3/13 - Another rest day. I am totally slacking.
    3/14 - 5.1 treadmill miles at Trek class. Lots of speed/"hill" combo today.
    3/15- 3.42 treadmill miles, then upper body weights.
    3/16 - 5.05 treadmill miles at Trek class.
    3/17 - Bodypump, then 2.25 treadmill miles.
    3/18 - 7.3 mile group run.
    3/19 - 4.05 hot miles.
    3/20 - Rest day.
    3/21 - 5.0 miles.
    3/22 - 3.4 'mill miles, then upper body weights.
    3/23 - 5 treadmill miles at Trek class.
    3/24 - 4.7 balmy miles.
    3/25 - 3 treadmill miles, 1.2 indoor track sprint intervals, then Les Mills CX Works. Gonna be sore.
    3/26 - 7.5 miles.
    3/27 - Rest Day
    3/28 - 4.5 miles.
    3/29 - 5 hot, windy miles in San Diego
    3/30 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body / ab work.
    3/31 - 5 much more pleasant miles in San Diego. Beat goal by quite a lot! 113.2/100

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  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    Started to run and was really bothered by how badly my tights fit. I have to admit, it took me almost one kilometre until I figured out that I had put it on back-to-front *facepalm*

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    LMAO!! :lol: I've definitely done my fair share of wearing things inside out, but not backwards. We'll blame it on Friday... ;)
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    3/1 - 3.5 mi.
    3/2 - 4.0 mi.
    3/3 - 4.2 mi.
    3/4 - 4.0 mi.
    3/5 - 3.5 mi.
    3/6 - 3.1 mi.
    3/7 - 3.5 mi.
    3/8 - 3.2 mi.
    3/9 - rest
    3/10 - 3.1 mi.
    3/11 - 3.0 mi.
    3/12 - 4.1 mi.
    3/13 - 4.0 mi.
    3/14 - 4.7 mi.
    3/15 - 4.1 mi.
    3/16 - rest
    3/17 - 3.2 mi.
    3/18 - 4.1 mi.
    3/19 - 4.1 mi.
    3/20 - 4.0 mi.
    3/21 - rest
    3/22 - 5.0 mi.
    3/23 - 4.5 mi.
    3/24 - crazy day...no time. :(
    3/25 - 6.0 mi.
    3/26 - 5.1 mi.
    3/27 - 4.3 mi.
    3/28 - 4.0 mi.
    3/29 - 4.0 mi.
    3/30 - rest
    3/31 - 4.0
    March total: 104.3/100

    Did it! Bring on April! :)
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    I hate running. I hate the fact that I'm getting slower and slower. For god's sake I'm barely doing 14 minute miles and my heart rate won't go below 160

    I hate the fact that i feel like crying when i run, that i just cant get it to WORK for me. Yeah i can put one foot in front of the other, yeah this time last year i couldn't even run a mile but it's all got me nowhere.

    I made my goal for the month, but I've had enough. I'm not doing anymore​ 'training'. I'm not putting on a GPS watch to keep tabs on my heart rate which stubbornly stays high. I'm not watching my pace to keep it in a range. I'm going to go out, daily, run if i feel like it, walk if i don't. I'm going to choose a place to get to, and get to it.

    There's no mileage goal, no achievements. Except being a grin back on my face when i run down a mountain.

    @girlinahat In a slightly different place but also need to rediscover the fun. I reckon we should organise a UK MFP MRC meet up at a colour run. A few obstacles (maybe), a little running, lots of laughs, stupid amount of colour and an indeterminate amount of drinks afterwards.
    i.e. http://thecolorrun.co.uk/events/ or http://www.colorobstaclerush.co.uk/locations--register.html

    May even allow non-MRC (even non-MFP) friends to join?




  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Got in a quick little run this morning to finish off the month. I managed to hit my stretch goal (120) plus a little bit more. With that little bit extra it is my biggest month since January 2016! This run today also likely saved my job as I was able to keep my cool on a very stressful meeting call afterwards, where I really wanted to tell someone off. Wouldn't have been a wise move at all.

    @iofred - Amazing running this month!
    @ROBOTFOOD - I can't imagine running in that wind and sand... I have a bit of it here and the sand hurts when it hits you. Although you didn't mention it, I would imagine what you experienced was so much worse!
    @JessicaMcB - I do the 'on your left' call out as well. Yes, it startles some people but I also see them startle when I run by if I don't say anything. I do try and call it when I am back far enough so they don't move in front of me though. I know for me I would love it if the cyclists would call out before they come flying up behind me especially when I am running with Hobbes the Vizsla who also startles when they go by. I always worry he will turn into them and if I knew they were coming I would pull him way to the side of the trail. I do try to keep to the left though with him as much as possible, so faster runners and cyclists can go by unimpeded and I can see who/what is coming toward me to move out of their way too. Fortunately where I run isn't terribly crowded and when it is I move out onto a service road.
    @BeeerRunner - great pictures! Love the armadillo butt!
    @jessicalferrara - I will check it out, Thanks!
    @Stoshew71 and @skippygirlsmom - so jealous of all your races and fun running events. There are some here but definitely not like your area... Heck we don't even have a running store that I don't have a 45-60 minute drive to. Also I love the Promposals! Skippygirls is SO cute!
    @girlinahat - We all go through periods of not feeling the best when we run, or like we aren't progressing, are digressing or just don't like running... I have definitely struggled since last fall, some of it due to injury, but a lot just because it felt terrible. I am finally back to where I can honestly say my runs have been great - or become great after the terrible first couple of miles... Hang in there! Going out just for the sake of getting out the door, enjoying being out and moving a bit is the right thing to do and if by chance you feel like running, well that would be awesome.
    @7lenny7 and @NikolaosKey - ditto for me with my husband! He did start walking like @Bakins929's wife but I can't get him to walk faster even, let alone run.
    @_nikkiwolf_ - I had to laugh at your post! I put mine on inside out once and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get my phone into the pocket... luckily I didn't make it out the door :)

    I hope to see everyone over on the April Challenge!! I'm ready for Spring running!!

    Date........Miles.......Total
    03/01......0.00........0.00
    03/02......5.20........5.20 - Treadmill/Home from St. Louis
    03/03......6.02......11.22
    03/04......9.40......20.62
    03/05......2.68......23.30
    03/06......5.23......28.53 - + Agility class
    03/07......4.17......32.70 - + Strength Training
    03/08......0.00......32.70
    03/09......5.36......38.06 - + Strength Training and Rally class
    03/10......4.17......42.23
    03/11....10.28......52.51
    03/12......3.18......55.69
    03/13......4.49......60.18 - + Agility class
    03/14......5.46......65.64 - + Strength Training
    03/15......0.00......65.64
    03/16......5.48......71.12 - + Rally class
    03/17......0.00......71.12 - Crazy life and work day
    03/18......8.70......79.82
    03/19......0.00......79.82
    03/20......5.27......85.09 - + Agility class
    03/21......5.44......90.53 - + Strength Training
    03/22......0.00......90.53
    03/23......5.27......95.80 - + Strength Training and Rally class
    03/24......0.00......95.80
    03/25......4.23....100.03
    03/26......0.00....100.03
    03/27......6.63....106.66 - + Agility class
    03/28......5.65....112.31 - + Strength Training
    03/29......0.00....112.31
    03/30......5.69....118.00 - + Strength Training and Rally class
    03/31......4.25....122.25

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    My completed and upcoming Races - Let me know if you will be running too!
    02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon
    07/23/17 - San Francisco 1st Half Marathon
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @girlinahat I'm sorry running is not working for you right now. Hope your new approach of just going out without a goal, and running only if you feel like it, will help you. Best to you.

    Date :::: Miles :::: March MTD (goal = 95)
    03/01/17 :::: 2.3 :::: 2.3
    03/02/17 :::: 6.7 :::: 9.0
    03/03/17 :::: 5.1 :::: 14.1
    03/04/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 17.2
    03/05/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 19.9
    03/06/17 :::: 4.4 :::: 24.2
    03/07/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 24.2
    03/08/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 26.9
    03/09/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 29.5
    03/10/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 33.0
    03/11/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 35.7
    03/12/17 :::: 7.7 :::: 43.4
    03/13/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 46.0
    03/14/17 :::: 5.0 :::: 51.0
    03/15/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 54.4
    03/16/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 54.4
    03/17/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 54.4
    03/18/17 :::: 7.4 :::: 61.8
    03/19/17 :::: 4.0 :::: 65.9
    03/20/17 :::: 2.8 :::: 68.6
    03/21/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 68.6
    03/22/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 71.2
    03/23/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 73.9
    03/24/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 76.5
    03/25/17 :::: 6.5 :::: 83.0
    03/26/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 83.0
    03/27/17 :::: 3.9 :::: 86.9
    03/28/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 86.9
    03/29/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 86.9
    03/30/17 :::: 3.4 :::: 90.2
    03/31/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 92.9

    Finished off March with a treadmill run today and was just 2.1 miles short of my goal of 95 miles. I averaged 3 miles a day for the month, which is not bad, given that I took more rest days than expected.

    I will head on over to the April thread and check in with a new goal there. Happy end of March to everyone. I personally am happy to see it go and hoping April will bring some real spring.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    karllundy wrote: »
    3/29 - 5 hot, windy miles in San Diego
    3/30 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body / ab work.
    3/31 - 5 much more pleasant miles in San Diego. Beat goal by quite a lot! 113.2/100
    @karlundy - how did I miss that you are in San Diego?! How long are you there?
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    3//31 - 10miler TM @ recovery (9:00/mi) to cap the month. Total:150.2mi :) Next month will be more organized and not "hey lets grind out 55mi in 5 days!" :D Planning to be @ 50mi/wk so it should go smoothly.

    3/22 - (10.1mi) 5k TM hill tempo @ 3%inc, 7mi E
    3/24 - (6mi) Slow/easy + heat tolerance, 8:40/mi
    3/25 - (10mi) 3,074ft vert, 14:34/mi
    3/26 - (13.6mi) LSD 8:49/mi
    3/27 - (7.2mi) 2,162ft vert, 14:41/mi
    3/28 - (5.5mi) 4mi @ 7:33, 1.5mi C @ 8:44
    3/28 - (13.1mi) 4,068ft vert (Daily T: 18.6mi)
    3/29 - (3.5mi) 1,220ft vert
    3/29 - (9mi) easy w surges. 8:28/mi, 311ft
    3/30 - (7.5mi) 2,362ft vert (65mph wind)
    3/31 - (10mi @ 9:00/mi TM
    Total: 150.2/150mi

    @ctlaws44 Thanks man! I was relieved that my body could handle the increased training load pretty easily.
    @garygse Sure was! Everyone in town was flipping out saying they are trapped in the stores/buildings and pulling their cars over on the road. I'm like "I was running mtns in this". Buncha weeinies.
    @shanaber Oh yeah! Pretty much got sandblasted lol. Bit of a sting, but I was in the zone and the wind was really intense. Blowing me over and nearly pushing me off the switchbacks several times. Adrenaline was going. Rocks are also Volcanic and razor sharp. Not much room for error. :)
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    WK: 3/27/17 - 4/2/17

    M - 12 m. 9:55 pace.
    T - 10 m. 9:33 pace.
    W - 8.1 m. 9:35 pace.
    T - OFF
    F - 8.1 m. 10:00 pace. 221.4 miles in March.
    S -
    S -
    Total -
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @midwesterner85 99% of the time I run alone, I might run with my daughter, but usually alone. More of our local running community know her because she loves to talk to everyone. It's great though to go to a race and see people you know, or even people you haven't seen since the race last year.
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    107.24% of goal

    01-Mar: 3.86 miles
    02-Mar: 4.73 miles
    03-Mar: 5.06 miles
    04-Mar: 13.47 miles - Snickers HM - 2:14:59.27
    05-Mar: <Life Day>
    06-Mar: 6.73 miles
    07-Mar: 8.38 miles
    08-Mar: 4.10 miles
    09-Mar: 6.01 miles
    10-Mar: 7.66 miles
    11-Mar: 6.51 miles - Peach Road Race 10.5K - 1st A/G
    12-Mar: <Life Day> but 6.42 miles - Run the Solar System 10K (Virtual)
    13-Mar: 5.06 miles
    14-Mar: 7.68 miles
    15-Mar: 4.11 miles
    16-Mar: 4.09 miles
    17-Mar: 10.25 miles
    18-Mar: 6.18 miles - Cherry Blossom 10K - sub-60, 4th A/G
    19-Mar: <Life Day>
    20-Mar: 6.33 miles
    21-Mar: 8.77 miles - Team RWB cross-training
    22-Mar: 3.17 miles
    23-Mar: 13.50 miles
    24-Mar: 4.35 miles
    25-Mar: 12.20 miles
    26-Mar: <Life Day>
    27-Mar:
    28-Mar: 8.33 miles
    29-Mar: 4.20 miles
    30-Mar: 6.39 gravy miles
    31-Mar: 3.70 gravy miles

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    Can't imagine running 181 miles this month. But I did. Hmmm. On to April!

    Upcoming Races:
    01-Apr: Run 2 End Alzheimers 5K, 10.5K, Bonaire (*)
    22-Apr: Taylor County Race for Literacy 5K, Reynolds (*)
    29-Apr: Running for Ronald 10K/15K, Macon (*)
    06-May: All About Animals 10.2K, Macon (*)
    13-May: Battle of Byron 5K, Byron (*)
    Back the Blue 10K, Warner Robins
    20-May: Georgia Jugfest 5K, Knoxville (*)
    27-May: Edge Fitness 5K, Bonaire (*)
    04-Jul: Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @girlinahat this may sound really stupid but I think that learning to run with joy is so much more important than the technical elements. You can develop skill over time without diminishing love- I hope your new plan brings you all the downhill mountain running you desire!

    Rest Day today since my new road shoes had to be returned already (NOT impressed I wore out the Guide 10's in under a week). Excitedly following the Canadian Barkley feed and am rooting hard for/living vicariously through Gary Robbins! I think I might aim for a 42.2 training run tomorrow just because Barkley <3 .

    Hoping to see you all crushing your goals in April!

    March 1- 15km
    March 2- 18km
    March 3- 15km
    March 4- 22km
    March 5- 13km
    March 6- Rest
    March 7- 16km
    March 8- 13.7km
    March 9- 1.6km (RIP Treadmill :'( )
    March 10 & 11 - Snowing/Most Depressing Days Ever
    March 12- 11.1km
    March 13- 11.1km
    March 14 to 17- Husband OOT
    March 18- 7km
    March 19- 9km
    March 20- 7km
    March 21- 11.1km
    March 22- 18.4km
    March 23- 6km
    March 26- 14km
    March 27- 13.4km
    March 28- 9km
    March 29- 18.7
    March 30- 20km
    March 31- Rest/Obsessive Barkley Watch

    270.1/250km
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