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    August 2017 Running Challenge

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    • Posts: 8,375 Member
      Feel free to manipulate/ improve.

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fkoCt23jGMmLaiaj03G5NOo0BbJEaGLwPNDeROJTNVs/edit?usp=sharing
    • Posts: 8,375 Member
      lporter229 wrote: »
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      Beware of the Strava leader board! If you aren't careful, it can lead you alright...straight into injury! Seriously though, I love the social aspect of Strava, but it is easy to get carried away and lose sight of your own goals when you start looking at those rankings. Sometimes we all just need to take a step back and remember that why we are running. Just a friendly reminder, not just to @cburke8909, but to everyone in the group.

      I never even see the leaderboard on mobile. I happen to find it yesterday and notice I'm actually on it. It was tempting to add some miles on a rest day! But nah. I'm sitting on the porch while the big dogs run. :wink:
    • Posts: 2,956 Member
      garygse wrote: »
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      If you want an excel worksheet, then Google Spreadsheet would work better... same notion of sharing the document etc, but spreadsheet-based instead (obviously).

      ETA I'm slow...@PastorVincent has already mentioned this. Going back to sleep now!

      In my head they're the same thing....but then none of you are in my head are you?
    • Posts: 8,375 Member
      Elise4270 wrote: »
      @PastorVincent I'm on it.. Thanks


      I found this file an thought to share it as an experiment or if it was useful for anyone. Its fancy. Im not sure i know how to duplicate this type of work, but i'm sure as a group effort we can come close or better.

      Its a weight loss calculator written by an MFP user. You may have already seen it.

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HexzLl6AcDK4tJRg8C_5KPcAerfQfR-yDVwyfuWnU14/edit?usp=sharing


      Aw kitten! I accidentally deleted this file!

      Ok got it back....
    • Posts: 2,002 Member
      Elise4270 wrote: »
      Feel free to manipulate/ improve.

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fkoCt23jGMmLaiaj03G5NOo0BbJEaGLwPNDeROJTNVs/edit?usp=sharing

      I just requested access as it's currently View Only.
    • Posts: 4,433 Member
      @runningmischka yeah so happy to see you. Look at the size of that sweetpea in the picture. I’ve loved watching her grow up in your profile pix.
      @mobycarp I could probably count on one hand the number of 5Ks I’ve run that didn’t go by chip time. Very few are gun time.
      @pastorvincent I agree through with @mobycarp you need to be more aggressive about where you start. Skip just walks up through the crowd going excuse me excuse me until she sees a face she knows she’ll finish with. A lot of races we do she just walks right to the front line and lines up. I “sparkle” enough when I run with a skirt  I’ve seen sparkle shorts too. I’ve never worn one but I hear they are very comfy.
      @cburke8909 eventually the ticker will fit itself if it doesn’t post right the first time
    • Posts: 8,375 Member
      KatieJane83 wrote: »
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      I just requested access as it's currently View Only.

      I gave you access. Ill look at it and make sure it's set up where no permission is needed, unless you get to it first.
    • Posts: 990 Member
      @katiejane83 You need to save a copy with a different name to edit
      @lporter229 point taken, I'm not taken away by my competitive often but I am cautious when I feel the urge stiring
      @skippygirlsmom I also need to remember that I can delete a post. I forget I can do that if the post has not been up for long.
    • Posts: 2,002 Member
      @cburke8909 nah, the beauty of Google Docs and Google Sheets is that they can be shared files that multiple people can edit. I've used them before with other online groups I've been a part of, it's very handy. The settings on the file are now open, so that anyone who has a link to it can edit it

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fkoCt23jGMmLaiaj03G5NOo0BbJEaGLwPNDeROJTNVs/edit?usp=sharing
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      skippygirlsmom wrote: »
      @pastorvincent I agree through with @mobycarp you need to be more aggressive about where you start. Skip just walks up through the crowd going excuse me excuse me until she sees a face she knows she’ll finish with. A lot of races we do she just walks right to the front line and lines up. I “sparkle” enough when I run with a skirt  I’ve seen sparkle shorts too. I’ve never worn one but I hear they are very comfy.

      Yeah well you can get away with things us old guys get called rude for :lol:
    • Posts: 8,375 Member
      KatieJane83 wrote: »
      @cburke8909 nah, the beauty of Google Docs and Google Sheets is that they can be shared files that multiple people can edit. I've used them before with other online groups I've been a part of, it's very handy. The settings on the file are now open, so that anyone who has a link to it can edit it

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fkoCt23jGMmLaiaj03G5NOo0BbJEaGLwPNDeROJTNVs/edit?usp=sharing

      Awesomeness!
    • Posts: 990 Member
      @katiejane83 Ahh, that's not at all what I saw before. Thanks
    • Posts: 420 Member
      Today's a rest day. Good thing because it was raining cats and dogs this morning! :-)
    • Posts: 4,433 Member
      PastorVincent wrote: »
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      Yeah well you can get away with things us old guys get called rude for :lol:

      You just need to say the magic word, "excuse me" ha ha I know what you mean though most don't even pay attention to 5'1" 95 lbs of her wanting to start in the front. We ran a 5K this year where the race director called her by name to ask where she was. ha ha
    • Posts: 2,927 Member
      PastorVincent wrote: »
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      Yeah well you can get away with things us old guys get called rude for :lol:

      I've had a cute red-haired girl offer to let me line up in front of her. I declined, because I recognized her as someone who is undeniably faster than I am. But then, I recognize a lot of faces in the first three rows of runners at the start line of local races. No doubt many of them recognize me, too. I typically line up in the 2nd or 3rd row, behind people that I know to be faster than I am. Younger, too; but faster is the important part.

      Farther back, I expect there are sections where the people lining up together don't know who is faster than whom.
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      MobyCarp wrote: »

      Farther back, I expect there are sections where the people lining up together don't know who is faster than whom.

      That would be me :smiley:

    • Posts: 990 Member
      @PastorVincent and @MobyCarp then there is the problem of those who start fast and fade. They run like they're doing a 1/2 mile race when the race is 10k? In a 5k it's not too bad but I still want to race easier the first mile and go for it miles 2 and 3.
    • Posts: 2,002 Member
      In regards to pockets in running pants:

      Ok, yes yes, I know, it's Forever 21, lol. But I happened to be walking past the store in the mall maybe a month or two ago and saw a bunch of super fun, funky workout pants hanging on the wall. Ended up getting a few different styles but these have super awesome pockets! I think ALL running pants/shorts/skirts should be required by LAW to have big pockets! Lol. I can fit my big, Google Pixel XL smartphone in these pockets, along with fuel, keys, etc. Actually, they also have a small, hidden waist pocket where I usually tuck the key fob for my car. And seriously, you can't really beat the price, and they seem to be pretty decent quality.

      forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=Activewear&productid=2000084156
    • Posts: 1,706 Member
      8/1 8miles 1hr:16m:25s
      8/2 6miles 60m:39s
      8/3 5miles 46m:32s
      8/4 rest
      8/5 12miles 1hr:57m:36s
      8/6 rest
      8/7 6miles 57m:25s

      A muggy 6 miles this morning. Also felt hungry when I started. This is day 5 of successfully cutting back calories. I'm trying to lose a few pounds - I think losing a few pounds will make me a bit faster. Or at least a bit more efficient.

      Once I got going the hunger dissipated and I felt pretty good.
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      This rest day was killing me, until I remember that I have a possible EXTRA 1-2 rest days this (M-S)week.... Friday might be a rest day, and Sunday WILL be a rest day.... probably.... Saturday's run will be the deciding factor. I still haven't decided on Rest for Friday, but Saturday, and How I feel after will decide Sunday... Sat is gonna be Awesome!
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      Missed my first workout of this training series - was supposed to do a 'long' run of 5 miles on Sunday, but due to a combination of heat exhaustion and TOM, I spent the day on the couch instead. I don't regret skipping the run, but now the question is, do I try and make it up, or do I just continue with my training plan? Next long run is 6 miles next Sunday, and my first 10k is 8/27.

      Total: 12/80 miles

      PS it is gratifying to see other women on this thread who have trouble getting their runs done on those days...makes me feel like a bit less of a wimp!
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      @carrie_eliza don't worry about it. Just continue with your schedule. Missing days happens, as long as you are consistent with like 80-90% of your plan, you'll be fine, and Welcome!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      MNLittleFinn wrote: »
      @carrie_eliza don't worry about it. Just continue with your schedule. Missing days happens, as long as you are consistent with like 80-90% of your plan, you'll be fine, and Welcome!

      Thanks! Consistency in training is what I always struggle with though, so the self-sabotage part of my brain is already expecting me to bail on the rest of the plan :neutral: I'll make my 6-miler next week, no matter what...
    • Posts: 6,423 Member
      @KatieJane83 and @Elise4270 - I don't know about anyone else but when I go to the document it still shows it as view only...
    • Posts: 2,002 Member
      shanaber wrote: »
      @KatieJane83 and @Elise4270 - I don't know about anyone else but when I go to the document it still shows it as view only...

      That's weird, it looks like the setting got changed back. I switched it back over to 'Anyone with the link can edit', see if it works now.
    • Posts: 1,706 Member
      edited August 2017
      PastorVincent wrote: »
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      My wife uses a Roo pouch that we bought at the 1/2 marathon expo. It seems to work really well for her: http://theroosport.com/



      I got one too! It works pretty well. I like how I can easily slip my phone in and out. My phone is too big to get in horizontal, but I put it in vertical without any problems. It sticks out and looks like I'm wearing a fanny pack.

      For my long runs I use my Nathan belt that holds my phone snug against my lower abs - it's more comfortable and doesn't chafe because the belt is worn over my shorts. The roo pouch will chafe my upper thighs on long runs!
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