May 2017 Running Challenge

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @honunui thanks for the Aim at Melanoma link - my bestfriend died from melanoma when she was 27 because a doctor never sent a mole he removed to the lab. He told her, if you don't hear from me it's all okay. I always tells doctors, call me either way and let me know. I'll have to check that one out.
    @katiejane83 the one thing I would say about virtual races to to check them out first. Many of them say they are for a charity when in reality a very small amount goes to the charity.
    @runtimer what a beautiful view to run with
    @shanaber how was spin class? Enjoy your visit
    @_nikkiwolf_ sorry about the knee hope it's feeling better soon!
    @ctlaws77 with that downhill elevation perhaps you should wear roller skates instead of running shoes
    @kristinegift glad the back is better, I love chiropractors.
    @mobycarp you cracked me up - rest day feeling twinges, signed up for more races. ha ha!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @KeepRunningFatboy - Good luck at the Flying Pig on Sunday! Is anyone else here running it? I will be there as a cheerleader!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »
    May goal: wear sunblock
    kristinegift wrote: »
    HonuNui wrote: »
    May goal: wear sunblock

    @HonuNui This is such a good goal and a very timely reminder for us Northern Hemisphere folks. I forget to wear sunblock for a majority of the summer and that's a habit I seriously need to break. Sun safety is important for us outdoorsy running folk!

    Please excuse my maudlin guilt trip, but the photo below is probably one of the reasons my son died at age 39 of melanoma: this was in Arizona....in August....at 100+ degrees....and was followed by a severe sunburn.
    Wear your sunblock....

    @HonuNui - I got fried as a child to the point of having scars on my back from the burns. I have been diligent with sunscreen for myself and my daughter but still worry about my back. My father also had melanoma which makes me even more concerned... long and short of it... wear your sunscreen and get checked regularly, especially those areas you can't see like your back, neck, back of your legs and your head!
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    @HonuNui - No excuse necessary! Your reminders are great and what we all need.
    @girlinahat - Good luck in your first HM! Have fun!
    @skippygirlsmom - 8k / 5 mile races are great! Sadly, they are virtually non-existent where I live.
    @kristinegift - Glad the chiro helped!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited May 2017
    @karllundy I really like that distance too. This was one of the only for a long time, I'm starting to see more and more pop up.
    @7lenny7 did I miss your race report somewhere?
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    May 1- Rest
    May 2- 14.2
    May 3- Rest
    May 4- 14.5
    May 5- 18.8

    47.5/300km

  • tloliphant
    tloliphant Posts: 7 Member
    tloliphant wrote: »
    tloliphant wrote: »
    I'm in!
    5/2 5.52 miles
    5/3 5.0 miles
    5/4 5.86 miles
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @RespectTheKitty - your knee/glute pain could definitely be related to your hip issue. It is all part of the chain and an issue in one part can cause you to change your form, even slightly, that can impact you further along the chain.

    Yeah, I was worried about that. I do think the hip pain was causing me to alter my form a bit, and coming back from the injury I was nervous about it so that also could have caused me to alter my form. As it stands right now, I still felt the tightness in my hamstring during my lunch hike although it wasn't anything I couldn't live with. I'm just gonna foam roll the *kitten* out of it when I get home tonight.
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    @HonuNui Thank you so much for those links I will pass them along!

    @skippygirlsmom And thank you for that! As I've never looked into them before, that's not something I would have thought of, but I will pass that consideration onto my acquaintance!
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    5/1 - rest
    5/2 - 6 miles
    5/3 - 4.15 miles (track workout)
    5/4 - 3 miles recovery

    May Total: 13.15/170

    503.15 miles/2,017 miles - goal for the year

    Last night was just a short recovery run. I'm in the first of two taper weeks so it's really weird having such short runs back in my schedule, lol.

    Supposed to do 9 miles tonight but I really just don't think I'm feeling it today. It's been gray all day, I'm tired, it was a long week, and if it's still raining I'd end up on the dreadmill. So I think I'll save it to tomorrow, after a good night's sleep, and after zumba class. I also think my legs could use the extra break, because while yesterday was a short recovery run I also did a zumba class, and the day before that was my track workout.
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    May Running Challenge

    5/1: 8.69 miles biking, Strength training
    5/2: 4.1 mile run
    5/3: 5.2 mile run
    5/4: Strength, 6.4 mile trail run

    Goals:
    Running: 15.7 / 100
    Cycling: 8.69 / 60

    Upcoming Races:

    Chicago Spring Half Marathon: May 21 (Registered)
    Run the Rails 5K June 3 (Tentative)
    XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run (HM at night) Jul 8 (Tentative)
    La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon: Jul 22 (Tentative)
    Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon: Oct 1 (Tentative)
    POOP Trail Run (HM) Dec 2

    Went on my 1st trail run since straining my calf, and it went well. I took it very slow. My calf did bark at me going up one of the steeper hills which reminded me to use my glutes. My calf was happy the rest of the run. Only saw 1 armadillo butt. I was glad I survived 500’ of elevation gain in a 6.4 mile run. The 5 mile run in my neighborhood has 56’ of gain. My plan is to work in trail running more gradually so I don't get hurt and I'm ready for my trail races in July.

    I found a Chi Running Clinic in Dallas coming up. A gait analysis is included so I'm thinking about signing up hoping to find out what I might be doing wrong and fix it.

    Hope everyone has a great Cinco de Mayo! B) Hubby and I had Tex Mex for lunch and I'm officially stuffed, needing a nap. Better get a cup of coffee!! Lol
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @shanaber sounds like fun, kinda, sorta, not really ha ha! I've always wanted try a class it sounds crazy. Going back tomorrow huh? You crazy gal!

    @katiejane83 you're welcome. I've looked at them from time to time because I like the medal bling and it's something Skip and I can do together where she won't leave me in the dust. Sometimes only 10% of the fee goes t the charity.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Have you all been following the Nike break the 2 hour marathon barrier. Crazy

    http://running.competitor.com/2017/05/news/watch-nike-attempt-to-break-the-2-hour-marathon-barrier_164218
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    My employer announced a few weeks ago about a Half Marathon they wanted to do with employees, including a training plan for anyone new to running or new to that distance. They offered discounts to the Garmin HM which prompted me to run it. Then I found out the target event was the San Francisco Half (1st half) and figured there was no chance in hell I was going to convince my wife to allow me to purchase travel, hotel, all that just to run a HM that far away knowing I would not take the family with due to how expensive that would quickly become.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    So today my employer sent more info. In it they said that they cover the race registration, one night hotel stay, and up to $300 airfare.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    My wife is not home to discuss this change of details...

    I am trying so hard not to sign up...

    ...must resist...

    wow that is hard to resist
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    5/1 5.5mi 53:51min (interval run)
    5/2 5mi 44:35min
    5/3 rest
    5/4 5mi 44:20min
    5/5 4mi 37:27min

    Did my 4 miles on the treadmill this morning due to severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings. Crazy weather we've been having this spring.

    Tomorrow I have 11 miles on the docket. Normally I'd run on the trails, but I'm worried it's going to be a muddy mess from drenching rains today. I'm going to run an 11 mile route near my house instead. It'll be a run around a really big block!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    My employer announced a few weeks ago about a Half Marathon they wanted to do with employees, including a training plan for anyone new to running or new to that distance. They offered discounts to the Garmin HM which prompted me to run it. Then I found out the target event was the San Francisco Half (1st half) and figured there was no chance in hell I was going to convince my wife to allow me to purchase travel, hotel, all that just to run a HM that far away knowing I would not take the family with due to how expensive that would quickly become.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    So today my employer sent more info. In it they said that they cover the race registration, one night hotel stay, and up to $300 airfare.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    My wife is not home to discuss this change of details...

    I am trying so hard not to sign up...

    ...must resist...

    But if you sign up- you are out nothing if she vetoes it, right?
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited May 2017
    Any one planning on following the race?

    I would like too.. but it looks like it'll be 11PM and i'm (usually ) too old to be up that late. I'm rooting for Lelisa Desisa. If anyone remembers I had my profile pic as him crossing the finish in the Olympics with his arms crossed over his head. oh wait--- that was Feyisa Lilesa also from adidis ababa.. GO Kipchoge!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited May 2017
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    My employer announced a few weeks ago about a Half Marathon they wanted to do with employees, including a training plan for anyone new to running or new to that distance. They offered discounts to the Garmin HM which prompted me to run it. Then I found out the target event was the San Francisco Half (1st half) and figured there was no chance in hell I was going to convince my wife to allow me to purchase travel, hotel, all that just to run a HM that far away knowing I would not take the family with due to how expensive that would quickly become.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    So today my employer sent more info. In it they said that they cover the race registration, one night hotel stay, and up to $300 airfare.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    My wife is not home to discuss this change of details...

    I am trying so hard not to sign up...

    ...must resist...

    But if you sign up- you are out nothing if she vetoes it, right?
    If I sign up I am expected to attend otherwise I have to pay for the costs. They are locking it in at 100 people. It's not transferrable due to the whole air travel thing plus the race registrations are non-transferrable I think. Once 100 people sign up, that's it. I hope they don't fill up too quickly!!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @WhatMeRunning well, only you can guess how she'd react. But..... I mean come one... "free". Maybe you should just sign me up. B)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    MFPMRC works so much better on the workplace computer... Why have I not been on here more on works dime? Oh wait... *Boss walkes by*
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    5.5 miles on the treadmill today, did not feel like running in the rain today.

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @elise4270 it's took late for me too especially since I need to be at a race at 6:30 tomorrow morning. Oh yeah that old age thing too.

    It'll be interesting.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    My employer announced a few weeks ago about a Half Marathon they wanted to do with employees, including a training plan for anyone new to running or new to that distance. They offered discounts to the Garmin HM which prompted me to run it. Then I found out the target event was the San Francisco Half (1st half) and figured there was no chance in hell I was going to convince my wife to allow me to purchase travel, hotel, all that just to run a HM that far away knowing I would not take the family with due to how expensive that would quickly become.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    So today my employer sent more info. In it they said that they cover the race registration, one night hotel stay, and up to $300 airfare.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    My wife is not home to discuss this change of details...

    I am trying so hard not to sign up...

    ...must resist...

    I would do it! That's practically a free race and races aren't cheap! Plus, I would think it would be quite an experience!
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    @WhatMeRunning - If someone offered me a free night in a hotel in San Francisco, race entry, and $300 toward air fare the only thing that would keep me away from that half would be if it was a major conflict with some really important race in my schedule. I'm talking something like, too soon after Boston (no longer the case) or right on top of the USATF Masters 15K Championship. Or sandwiched between Oak Tree Half and Rochester Marathon.

    But then, I don't have a wife to object. I only have to get my daughter to agree to look in on the cat while I'm gone.

    I can relate to rest day ramblings. It was touch and go whether today would be a rest day or a very light running day. It rained, and the forecast was for rain all day and evening, so it became a rest day. I went and walked on the indoor track at the town's fitness center. They let you run, but it's a hard concrete surface that is unsuitable for running any significant distance, and there are no on-site showers available. I'd rather run in the rain.

    It quit raining when I was walking. I could go for a run this afternoon or evening, but I'm thinking rest is more appropriate today. Tentative plan is to go watch a local race event called "Taco de Mile." It is a timed event, with prizes to the top male and female. I can best describe it as a sort of interval workout: 4 x (eat a taco, run a quarter mile). Not a format I want to participate in, but it might be amusing to watch.

    When people ask, I tell them I think Taco de Mile and its New Years Day relative the Donut Mile are feeder programs (so to speak) for Fleet Feet's Ton of Fun weight loss program.

    I think I would love to spectate that race! I wonder how much puking goes on. It's kind of like the beer mile.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited May 2017
    Ok @WhatMeRunning I have a solution.

    Your​ wife is unavailable, so for the moment let's say I'll be a stand in. Kinda the way you do when the boss is out. I say "if you promise to travel safe, bring back goodies and some photo, go enjoy yourself. But in return I (your wife) get a girl's weekend or something of the such at a later date- that may or may not conflict with a race date, that you would have to accommodate". Now, where's our lawyer? @LoneWolfRunner


    ETA Unless we can plan a family trip around and reep those savings, because I (your wife) would love to go to SF. Eh?
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    It's a rest day.

    My employer announced a few weeks ago about a Half Marathon they wanted to do with employees, including a training plan for anyone new to running or new to that distance. They offered discounts to the Garmin HM which prompted me to run it. Then I found out the target event was the San Francisco Half (1st half) and figured there was no chance in hell I was going to convince my wife to allow me to purchase travel, hotel, all that just to run a HM that far away knowing I would not take the family with due to how expensive that would quickly become.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    So today my employer sent more info. In it they said that they cover the race registration, one night hotel stay, and up to $300 airfare.

    Did I mention today is a rest day?

    My wife is not home to discuss this change of details...

    I am trying so hard not to sign up...

    ...must resist...

    Oh man, I wish my employer did stuff like that! My single self would be jumping all over that, only have to worry about my own schedule :D
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