June 2017 Running Challenge
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So far behind, and so madly busy with end of financial year at work, and a big Pride and Inclusion event to help run on Saturday, I'm sorry I can't keep up with you all. But yay to all who love running!
My June 2017 Running
01 June – 3.9 km including Grit Cardio HIIT
02 June – 5.6 km
03 June – 7.6 km including parkrun
05 June – 10.2 km
06 June – 6.9 km
07 June – 8.9 km
08 June – 2.9 km
10-11 June – 80 km mountain hiking event
14 June – 7 km
Total: 51 km run
Goal/Events:
6 May – Go the Extra Mile Melbourne 50 km walk – Done in 10 hours 39 minutes.
10-11 June – Serra Terror 80 km walk – Done in 20:02:00
18 June – Winter Solstice 15 km run
No long recap for my 2 day, 80 km hiking event on the weekend. It was too awesome for words. So happy and proud of myself and my team members.
Elevation 1,060 metres Day 1
Elevation 1,474 metres Day 2
I walked 80 km in two days!!!
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June goal= 80 miles
Todays run=8 miles
Total= 34 miles
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June Running Challenge
Goal: 100 km 4 time/week (16)
Ran: 38.3/100 km | Week2: 3/4
(8/16)
14/6/17 Run 7.3 km Walk 6 km
13/6/17 Run 3.7 km Walk 5 km
12/6/17 Walk 4 km
9/6/17 Run 5.3 km Walk 2 km
8/6/17 SL+walk 7km
7/6/17 Run 4.4 km + Walk 6km (22)
6/6/17 Run 3 km + Walk 7 km+SL
5/6/17 Run 7 km+ walk 2 km
4/6/17 Run 1 km+walk 5 km+SL
3/6/17 Walk 5 km
2/6/17 Walk 7 km
1/6/17 Run 6.6 km + SL+walk 5 km
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@rusgolden - If you need some more electrolytes like sodium or potassium at any time there is nothing wrong with having some Gatorade. As for trying to bank electrolytes pre-run by having Gatorade, nothing really wrong with that except that the added fluid might make you need a restroom break during the run. In this sort of summer heat though, it is difficult to think there is too much fluid. The thing to really watch for is too much water without also getting electrolytes on a long, sweaty run. Also, for anyone using GU on long runs (or other such things), keep in mind that some of these have electrolytes in addition to just sugary carbs.5
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Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ------- Jun 04 5.0 5.0 Jun 05 3.6 8.6 Jun 07 3.7 12.3 Jun 09 3.6 15.9 Jun 10 5.1W 21.0 Bare Cove Jun 11 5.1 26.1 Jun 13 3.7 29.8 Jun 14 3.7 33.5
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So, now for the question... electrolytes... is there any benefit to drink a sports drink before a run or is it strictly more effective to drink afterwards?
@rusgolden : Yes, there are benefits. More importantly - you really can not catch back up once you get behind so it is better to drink earlier than later. There are a lot of factors of course such as humidity, clouds, your personal body, and so on. So you will need to experiment to know exactly how your body responds to different timings on drinking. Experiment, but in general you likely need to drink more than you think you do for summer running.2 -
BettyM1017 wrote: »6/1 completed day 2 week 2 c25k
6/10 karate lesson
6/11 Completed week3 day 3 c25k
I'm jealous!! I would love to get back into martial arts! A few years ago, I did Taekwondo. I stayed with it for about 3 years, before life got in the way. These days, I work nights, and no one offers classes during the daytime. Sigh.
Good luck with C25K! It's really a great program.
Thanks! I'm really enjoying the C25K program - every time I am thinking I will have major trouble with the next part, it seems I don't! It's still work, but no real major problems moving on. Great program.
I have found I love martial arts. It doesn't mean I'm the greatest at it, but I sure do love to do it. It's really great cardio most the time too. I wish I would have gotten into it when I was younger, but hey, I got into it anyway, just a little late. Our style is Shorei Goju Ryu and is based on Okinawan karate. I've been thinking about checking out some other styles after I finally get my black belt.3 -
Well, Im disappointed now.
I woke up extra early this morning to fit in a 2.5 mile run to the track and back for some sprint intervals. Had my coffee, checked in here, got ready and headed out to start the run.
I had not checked the weather because I knew it was going to be warm, even at 5am. I stepped out and it was indeed warm, upper 70's was my guess, and on the humid side. But hey, it was only going to get warmer, so let's GO, am I right?
As I was getting my Garmin set up I saw a flash of light. Seriously? Lightning? Where? I looked around in the night sky, and it was cloudy, and possibly dark looking to the southwest. Then I saw another flash, then felt some drops, and another flash. No thunder yet though.
So I decided to go in and check the weather instead of just barreling out into completely unknown weather. It was 78°, 83% humidity, and storms starting within the next 15 minutes. I was starting to hear the rumbling outside too. One look at the weather map told me to stay inside. It was one big reddish blob with a thin green outline heading right at my area. Looks like it should pass through by 7:30 to 8:00, but by then it will be too late.
With yesterday's break that seemed well called for, this really sucks. But I have run in storms before and had a couple close lightning strikes. I don't like continuing to defy the ridiculously low odds of a lightning strike because, well, it's one strike and you're out, and those odds are improved greatly when you're outside running in a storm with lightning.
I'm going to lose my *kitten* today without getting a run in two days in a row. I could run later in the heat if I hated my life, but I'll probably wait until tomorrow.3 -
BettyM1017 wrote: »6/1 completed day 2 week 2 c25k
6/10 karate lesson
6/11 Completed week3 day 3 c25k
I'm jealous!! I would love to get back into martial arts! A few years ago, I did Taekwondo. I stayed with it for about 3 years, before life got in the way. These days, I work nights, and no one offers classes during the daytime. Sigh.
I have found I love martial arts. It doesn't mean I'm the greatest at it, but I sure do love to do it. It's really great cardio most the time too. I wish I would have gotten into it when I was younger, but hey, I got into it anyway, just a little late. Our style is Shorei Goju Ryu and is based on Okinawan karate. I've been thinking about checking out some other styles after I finally get my black belt.
Cool. I have a Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate and have studied Sho Do Kan, and Aikido. I have also taken some lessons several other styles... but it has been years. I miss it. Was a fine way to get fit! Just the cost is beyond us right now.2 -
VydorScope wrote: »BettyM1017 wrote: »6/1 completed day 2 week 2 c25k
6/10 karate lesson
6/11 Completed week3 day 3 c25k
I'm jealous!! I would love to get back into martial arts! A few years ago, I did Taekwondo. I stayed with it for about 3 years, before life got in the way. These days, I work nights, and no one offers classes during the daytime. Sigh.
I have found I love martial arts. It doesn't mean I'm the greatest at it, but I sure do love to do it. It's really great cardio most the time too. I wish I would have gotten into it when I was younger, but hey, I got into it anyway, just a little late. Our style is Shorei Goju Ryu and is based on Okinawan karate. I've been thinking about checking out some other styles after I finally get my black belt.
Cool. I have a Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate and have studied Sho Do Kan, and Aikido. I have also taken some lessons several other styles... but it has been years. I miss it. Was a fine way to get fit! Just the cost is beyond us right now.
Yeah, it is expensive, even if I'd gotten into it when I was younger, I could not have afforded it. I am very close to earning 3rd brown belt and hopeful I can earn the black belt early next year. I don't know how I will continue to afford it, but I don't want to stop until my body finally says, "No."
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@WhatMeRunning - right there with you. I've already had a 2 day break and I did check the weather last night and it showed storms this AFTERNOON... Was frustrating to hear the rumbles when my alarm went off at 5...I'm a little further south than you.
I'm heading to the gym... As much as I hate running on the treadmill, I might need to, but I might just do some cross training instead.2 -
Yeah, it is expensive, even if I'd gotten into it when I was younger, I could not have afforded it. I am very close to earning 3rd brown belt and hopeful I can earn the black belt early next year. I don't know how I will continue to afford it, but I don't want to stop until my body finally says, "No."
That is the best attitude, because once you stop it is way harder to get back into it than it would have been to continue.
I only made it to 2nd Green in Aikido, I would like to go back and finish that. Probably have to restart at the beginning though at this point.
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wishiwasarunner wrote: »
@ddmom0811 - So the AP tests will be back soon? My son took Gov, Language, Seminar and World History AP tests this year. Bet you are glad to have that done and get back to enjoying the summer.
The kids will get their AP scores in early July. Yes, I am!
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@skippygirlsmom - just trying to catch up and read your post about the girl from your church. Tragic. Lifting them all up in prayer. The ones who were just hurt a little physically are going to have a rough time.
This heat! I keep trying to tell myself I am going to be so much stronger pushing through but it's tough!
Got a lot of travel coming up and am hoping for better running weather.
6/1- travel day
6/2 - 5 miles
6/3- 4.6 miles
6/4- 4.2 miles + 18 miles cycling on rented bike
6/5- 5 miles
6/6 - 5.5 miles
6/7 - 6.1 miles
6/8 - 5.4 miles
6/9 - travel day
6/10 - 43 miles cycling
6/11 - 44 miles cycling
6/12 - 5 miles running + upper body strength
6/13 - 5 miles
6/14 - 5 miles
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So far behind, and so madly busy with end of financial year at work, and a big Pride and Inclusion event to help run on Saturday, I'm sorry I can't keep up with you all. But yay to all who love running!
My June 2017 Running
01 June – 3.9 km including Grit Cardio HIIT
02 June – 5.6 km
03 June – 7.6 km including parkrun
05 June – 10.2 km
06 June – 6.9 km
07 June – 8.9 km
08 June – 2.9 km
10-11 June – 80 km mountain hiking event
14 June – 7 km
Total: 51 km run
Goal/Events:
6 May – Go the Extra Mile Melbourne 50 km walk – Done in 10 hours 39 minutes.
10-11 June – Serra Terror 80 km walk – Done in 20:02:00
18 June – Winter Solstice 15 km run
No long recap for my 2 day, 80 km hiking event on the weekend. It was too awesome for words. So happy and proud of myself and my team members.
Elevation 1,060 metres Day 1
Elevation 1,474 metres Day 2
I walked 80 km in two days!!!
@Orphia fabulous photos and it sounds one heck of an event.1 -
A real easy day today, and the temps didn't feel too bad either. Also, as it's a cutback week, I got to have another lie-in...it feels like I'm cheating somehow, lol.
01 - 11.39
02 - 21.12
05 - 13.44
06 - 10.73
07 - 13.43
08 - 11.43
09 - 21.15
12 - 5.66
13 - 13.16
14 - 7.10
Total: 128.61 / 225 miles7 -
First speed workout. 2 mile warm up followed by three sprints/fast runs 300, 880, 700, 300. pace on the slowest was 7:21, fastest 6:43. 2 mile cool down total 6 miles. Total for the month 66.8/150 83.2 to go for month.
Upcoming: June 24th Westfield Half Marathon; October 14 Hartford Marathon8 -
Date Miles today - Miles for June
6/1 10.5 miles - 10.5
6/2 7.5 miles - 18
6/3 14 miles - 32
6/4 REST DAY
6/5 8 miles - 40
6/6 10 miles - 50
6/7 5.4 miles - 55.4
6/8 10 miles - 65.4
6/9 4.15 miles - 69.55
6/10 14 miles - 83.55
6/11 REST DAY
6/12 10.5 miles - 94.05
6/13 10 miles - 104.05
6/14 5 miles - 109.05
Elkmont Hound Dog Half (unofficial) - 1/21 << 1:46:48 2 OA
Elkmont Hound Dog Half (rescheduled) - 2/18 << 1:41:04 1 in AG & 24 OA
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - 4/29 << 4:09:59
Upcoming races:
None so far
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8.0 km River Bank trail run. Out at 5:30 am for an early morning run. Concentrated on maintaining form as I slowly increased my pace. Gets tricky - self analysing and then making adjustment's. Occasionally I would bust out a speed push ( 5:20/km ) and could feel my old Calf injury (2016) wakeup and give me a Red Flag Warning to slowdown. Rather frustrating that it will still have little flare ups, glad that I can read the signals better.
06/01 0 km – 160 km - 0 km – YTD 578.75
06/02 15.0 km – 145.0 km - 15.0km
06/03 11.5 km – 133.0 km - 26.5km
06/07 5.66 km – 127.34 km - 32.16km
06/11 10.5 km – 116.84 km - 42.66km
06/14 8.0 km – 108.84 km - 50.66km – YTD 629.41
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6/1 - 6 miles
6/2 - 4 miles
6/3 - rest day
6/4 - 7 miles
6/5 - 3 miles
6/6 - rest day
6/7 - 4 miles (the Big Run 5K and warm up)
6/8 - unscheduled rest day
6/9 - 4 miles
6/10 - 3 miles
6/11 - 7 miles
6/12 - 3 miles of recovery
6/13 - rest day
6/14 - 7 miles
48 of 70 miles
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