May 2017 Running Challenge
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@7lenny7 - Well, I don't do ALL of those things. I never run in place while I wait for the light to change. Just stand there looking annoyed.
@karllundy neither do I and seeing someone do that, which is very rare, annoys the piss out of me. I feel embarrassed for those people!
I like to stand as still as possible, do some deep diaphragmatic breathing and see how low I can get my HR before the light turns green.
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Ok, gonna set a mileage goal for 40 miles in May, to celebrate turning 40 this month and getting ready for my first 10K at the end of the month! Let's do this!9
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New shoes arrived today! Going to put them through their paces on my 9 mile run tomorrow morning, with 3 miles in the middle at tempo pace. If tomorrow's 9 work out, I'll risk them on my 19 on Saturday.1
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KatieJane83 wrote: »
Sometimes, I need the break to slow down and catch my breath anyway. Other times, I'll change my route slightly. If anyone were ever to hack into the street lights in order to trick me into ending up at a certain place, I could fall for it.1 -
@MNLittleFinn excited to here about how your new shoes wear! I was planning on buying a new pair of Guide 10's to break in for Banff but now there isn't time. I'll get on that before CDR hopefully
@skippygirlsmom that blister article shames me hard haha!
@KatieJane83 I might have missed this (sorry if I have!) but what does your costume look like??? Those runs always look so fun to me!1 -
Newest shoes in the mix. The picture really doesn't do them justice they are VERY BRIGHT ORANGE!
I have some high hopes for these shoes. From reviews, they sound as though, even though they are very light, they are great shoes out to marathon distance. I'll be testing that soon! Really hope they work out, I bought them as RACING shoes!
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@7lenny7 - Well, I don't do ALL of those things. I never run in place while I wait for the light to change. Just stand there looking annoyed.
@karllundy neither do I and seeing someone do that, which is very rare, annoys the piss out of me. I feel embarrassed for those people!
I like to stand as still as possible, do some deep diaphragmatic breathing and see how low I can get my HR before the light turns green.
I just pace back and forth until the light changes.
I get annoyed at people who don't look for pedestrians when turning right on red
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Oh no, you guys... I bought 3 pairs of on sale trail shoes this weekend but only anticipated fitting into/liking one of the three. And then they arrived and two of the three pairs fit great and look amazing, and of course it's the two more expensive ones (and both Nike which I'm not even a Nike fan and typically avoid them at all costs!). Do I play favorites and send one back, or bite the bullet and keep both despite the protests of my wallet?
Left is Terra Kiger 3s and right is Wildhorse 3s.5 -
kristinegift wrote: »Oh no, you guys... I bought 3 pairs of on sale trail shoes this weekend but only anticipated fitting into/liking one of the three. And then they arrived and two of the three pairs fit great and look amazing, and of course it's the two more expensive ones (and both Nike which I'm not even a Nike fan and typically avoid them at all costs!). Do I play favorites and send one back, or bite the bullet and keep both despite the protests of my wallet?
If they were on sale and you love them, keep them! You save the cost down the road when you have to buy your next pair anyway.2 -
@kristinegift Keep them both, and leave one set in reserve for later.0
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@kristinegift - This isn't really the kind of group that would suggest you save your wallet and skip out on running shoes you would like to have. Part of me suspects you know this, meaning you are already planning on keeping them once enough of us give sufficient cause. So I say keep them not only as an investment against future shoe costs, but also as a reward for your recommital to running. They can also serve as incentive to keep you running since you already paid for them and all.
That's at least 3 great reasons. You can blame me and the others if your budget gets a bit tight. We're here for you like that! 
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@zdyb23456 @MNLittleFinn @WhatMeRunning I like the way you all think. I mostly just need a heartier pair of trail shoes for the longer runs that my Sketchers can't handle, but also TREAT YO SELF!
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Exactly. Don't do what I did and wait for a pair to retire, be proactive and keep all the shoes you get!kristinegift wrote: »@zdyb23456 @MNLittleFinn @WhatMeRunning I like the way you all think. I mostly just need a heartier pair of trail shoes for the longer runs that my Sketchers can't handle, but also TREAT YO SELF!
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@kristinegift they are beautiful, I'd keep them both. The universe is trying to tell you you deserve two pairs by making them both perfect 2
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10th-15th in Georgia.
3.11/50+
UPCOMING RACES
May 27- XTERRA Rock Dallas Trail Run. 5k.
July 8- XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run, 5K. Glen Rose,TX
Dec 2- POOP trail run, Hoping for a half! Norman OK.4 -
5.1.17 - 5.7.17 - Continue taper for 3 marathons over 4 weeks.
M - 1 m. Plus Elliptical/Biking/Walking/Steps.
T - 3.5 m. Still recovering. Quads sore.
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S - Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati OH.
Total - miles for the week
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KeepRunningFatboy wrote: »5.1.17 - 5.7.17 - Continue taper for 3 marathons over 4 weeks.
Holy smokes! Good luck! Looking forward to hearing how it goes. I'm planning something similar this fall. 2 -
@kristinegift - It took me far too long to figure this out, but . . . new running shoes are a heck of a lot cheaper than a new round of PT appointments.5
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