August 2017 Running Challenge
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Thanks @Stoshew71 !0
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August is going to be a really big month for me. Marathon training will be in full swing, with mileage increases most weeks. I have one 'cutback' week in August and it's 49 miles
My officially scheduled mileage for August is 240 miles, but to account for life I will set my goal here at 225 miles. Yikes
August Goal: 225 miles
2,017 miles - goal for the year
2017 Races:
3/11 - Bill Fortune 10k (dnr - sick)
4/9 - JFK Runway 5k - 26:21.74
4/29 - Run for the Wild 5k (through the Bronx Zoo) - 25:29 (not chip-timed)
5/14 - Tinkerbell HM (Disneyland) - 2:01:54 (PR!)
7/4 - GW Bridge Challenge 10k - 53:43 (PR!)
7/10 - NYRR New York Mini 10k - 58:09
7/25 - Bay of Fundy HM - 2:01:15 (PR!)
7/ 8 - Women’s Distance Festival 5k - 24:03
9/10 - S. Nyack 10 Miler
9/24 - Bronx 10 Mile
11/19 - Philadelphia Marathon (registered, eeeeek! My first full marathon)
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@shanaber @seanevan10 thanks - I have both vivobarefoot trail and road shoes which I've worn doing up to about 7 miles before, which is probably my mistake! This is why I figured if I do c25k (or rather one weekly workout following the distance/walking with them) and run in non-zero drop other days that would work. My other shoes are only 4-6mm anyway.
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August goal = 119 miles6
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August already!?
I did 73 miles in July, so I think I'll up that to 85 for August. I'm hoping to get a few more long runs in (got start getting ready for my half in November).
Two 5k races are scheduled, both small and local, and both are flat, so maybe there's a PR in there depending how hot it gets. And perhaps even an age-group placing.
Happy running.7 -
I'm in for 60 miles in August. As usual I'm worried about the heat, but I made my goal in June and July, so I am going for it. I may try running a 10K at the end if August. The date hasn't been set though and my Dad's 80th birthday is on the 25th so I will have to plan it around that. I love running, but I'm not gonna miss my Dad's birthday party.7
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PastorVincent wrote: »
Sorry to disappoint y'all, but I will be here also
Where would we be without our hot dog?3 -
Glad to see all the usual suspects in for August (welcome back @7lenny7 )! Throwing in for 420k/262mi since I have to cut some miles out of my training plan if I'm going to make a hard run at qualifying at Edmonton on the 20th.
How the hell is autumn running almost upon us btw? Slow down time!
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Goal for August is 120 Miles.
Also I want to:
1. get long run up to 10 Miles
2. Get 10k to 1:03
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I'm back, sorta. Coming off letting my body rest for the month of December, I fell off the wagon and focused on other things, like eating and watching TV. I've managed a few runs here and there and managed a very impressive 49 miles the past 2 months, 25 coming last week when I decided i didn't like how my pants fit any longer. I'm eyeballing a couple of spring marathon dates so it's back to building that base up. I'm confident I'll be back into the 40-50MPW soon so I'll shoot for 125 this month, hopefully it'll get closer to 150. Goal is to be back into a solid 200-225 miles a month by October when I start training.10
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I am just starting off running again after a really bad car accident in 2014. Doctors have said I shouldn't/wouldn't be able to run again. So I am trying to start up again as I used to love running and want to improve fitness (and prove wrong!). However with several rib fractures and other issues, it's still difficult. I strive for 20-30 minutes up to 3 times a week.14
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I accomplished last month's goal! I'm following a half marathon training plan. So my goal for the month is 144 miles which takes me just about to end. I'll run another half marathon distance Sept 2nd.
The plan has me running 13 miles in 2 weeks- yikes! If I run 13 I might as well run another .1 mile... so I may go over by .1 miles
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So, this is my first time doing a running challenge. I have never been a big runner, typically walk/jog and have gotten up to doing 3 miles at a time. It has been a while since I have done this so my goal for this month will be 20 miles. I plan on running 1 mile 5 times a week. Each month I plan on increasing it by a half of a mile just to take it slow unless I feel like I need to increase it. I am also in a new neighborhood so finding my new path will be interesting. Another goal is to find my sweet spot so I don't need to walk during my run, I would like to be able to do a long distance run at some point.
Any pointers will be great 12 -
Ok I'm in for 50 miles.3
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Amanda2887 wrote: »So, this is my first time doing a running challenge. I have never been a big runner, typically walk/jog and have gotten up to doing 3 miles at a time. It has been a while since I have done this so my goal for this month will be 20 miles. I plan on running 1 mile 5 times a week. Each month I plan on increasing it by a half of a mile just to take it slow unless I feel like I need to increase it. I am also in a new neighborhood so finding my new path will be interesting. Another goal is to find my sweet spot so I don't need to walk during my run, I would like to be able to do a long distance run at some point.
Any pointers will be great
Sounds like you have a good plan. I think a lot of us starting out want to match folks that have been at this quite some time and we take on too much to quickly. So, it looks like you have rule 1 under control.
I have learned so much in this group. Being patient is one thing. Rule 2, a good runner respects the rest day.
Check in here often (or as often as you can't stand
) , it moves quickly with so many folks and conversations. Don't get intimidated- just jump on in with them. Or sit back and sop up the wisdom.
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I am just starting off running again after a really bad car accident in 2014. Doctors have said I shouldn't/wouldn't be able to run again. So I am trying to start up again as I used to love running and want to improve fitness (and prove wrong!). However with several rib fractures and other issues, it's still difficult. I strive for 20-30 minutes up to 3 times a week.
Ouch! I love proving doctors wrong! Welcome to the group!3 -
Amanda2887 wrote: »So, this is my first time doing a running challenge. I have never been a big runner, typically walk/jog and have gotten up to doing 3 miles at a time. It has been a while since I have done this so my goal for this month will be 20 miles. I plan on running 1 mile 5 times a week. Each month I plan on increasing it by a half of a mile just to take it slow unless I feel like I need to increase it. I am also in a new neighborhood so finding my new path will be interesting. Another goal is to find my sweet spot so I don't need to walk during my run, I would like to be able to do a long distance run at some point.
Any pointers will be great
Welcome. I am fairly new too. This is my second month. I love the all the experience everyone brings to this group. Just keep at it. Ask questions too!3 -
I generally only walk/jog but I am up for a challenge this month I am stuck in a plateau so time to switch things up a bit I am setting my goal at 30 miles this month5
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I am just starting off running again after a really bad car accident in 2014. Doctors have said I shouldn't/wouldn't be able to run again. So I am trying to start up again as I used to love running and want to improve fitness (and prove wrong!). However with several rib fractures and other issues, it's still difficult. I strive for 20-30 minutes up to 3 times a week.
Welcome. Hopefully you feel better and get your goal!1
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