August 2017 Running Challenge

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  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom - Wow! What a fantastic day!
  • Dcorrick
    Dcorrick Posts: 56 Member
    edited August 2017
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    Despite a lot of intervening family weirdness, I did manage to keep the run schedule this week. While I'm no longer really focused on weight loss, I had a breakthrough on that front this week, as I dipped under 170 for the first time in a long time (I'm 5'8", so I'm still not really thin). That puts me at about 45 lbs lost and kept off for about 3 years. I've been close to this point before, and went up with lifting and muscle gain. This time the same weight has come with a new higher level of fitness and tone that I really hadn't imagined when I started on this path in 2013. The plan going forward is to try to enjoy the ride and continue to learn and improve. And maybe a few days of patting myself on the back. Eighteen months ago, I couldn't run a quarter-mile without stopping, and this morning I only walked a couple of times over 3+ miles; I'm feeling better about my physical self than I may ever have in my 50+ years.

    Exceeded my first month's goal by over 20%: 54.29 for 45. My running is limited almost as much by the time I have before work in the mornings as by ability, so I'm only going to bump up September's goal by a little. Going for 50 in September. Thanks to the good people on this board for your willingness to share, support and encourage.

    If there's anyone in the roughly 10:30-11:30/mile category that wants to be a MapMyRun team member, let me know.


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  • carolineb81
    carolineb81 Posts: 459 Member
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    1/8-REST
    2/8-5.3
    3/8-3.6
    4/8-5.6
    5/8-3.1
    6/8-7.7
    7/8-REST
    8/8-4.3
    9/8-3.7
    10/8-REST
    11/8-8.6
    12/8-rest
    13/8-2.6
    14/8-5.1
    15/8-3.9
    16/8-4.7
    17/8-4.4
    18/8-8.0
    19/8-REST
    20/8-REST
    21/8-5.1
    22/8-5.7
    23/8-REST
    24/8-5.0
    25/8-9.1
    26/8-REST
    27/8-ill
    28/8-5.1
    29/8-4.0
    30/8-3.9
    Total - 108.5/120 Miles

    I went to a running club for the first time last night, was a lot of fun
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    8/1 - 5 miles
    8/2 - 4 miles
    8/3 - 6 miles
    8/4 - rest day
    8/5 - 8 miles
    8/6 - 3 miles
    8/7 - 0 miles - rest day
    8/8 - 5 miles
    8/9 - 5 miles
    8/10 - 5.6 miles happy birthday run - see what I did there 5.6 miles
    8/11 - rest day
    8/12 - 4 miles
    8/13 - 10 miles
    8/14 - 3 miles
    8/15 – rest day rest day my legs said they need a rest day
    8/16 - 5 miles
    8/17 - 2 miles
    8/18 - 5 miles wow it was like running a swamp out there today
    8/19 - 2 miles
    8/20 - 0 miles decided to take a rest day
    8/21 - 5 miles
    8/22 - 4 miles
    8/23 – 0 miles rest day
    8/24 - 6 miles
    8/25 - 5 miles
    8/26 - 3 miles
    8/27 - 4 miles
    8/28 - 4 miles
    8/29 - 0 miles - rest day
    8/30 - 0 miles - out of town

    103 of 100 miles

    As promised I took a rest day today. What an amazing day with Skip. I thought the ceremony would be a quick no big deal, but it wasn't. The Judge talked how the Citizenship Ceremony is without a doubt the greatest pleasure he has in a court room. He gave what I would call the best speech I have EVER heard on why it's an honor and privilege to be a citizen. I looked over at Skip and tears were streaming down her face. I'm so glad she decided to take this step though technically she didn't have to, she was so proud. I had to share. She asked the Judge if she could sit in his chair, the court clerk said it was the first time anyone had ever asked that. Shocking!

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    I have to admit, I cried a little when I read this. You have raised one fine young lady!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited August 2017
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    Date Miles today - Miles for August

    8/1 8 miles - 8
    8/2 4 miles - 12
    8/3 8 miles - 20
    8/4 REST DAY
    8/5 12 miles - 32
    8/6 REST DAY
    8/7 7 miles - 39
    8/8 8 miles - 47
    8/9 REST DAY
    8/10 7 miles - 54
    8/11 REST DAY
    8/12 7 miles - 61
    8/13 REST DAY
    8/14 7 miles 68
    8/15 8 miles 76
    8/21 9 miles 85
    8/22 8 miles 93
    8/23 4 miles 97
    8/24 9 miles - 106
    8/25 REST DAY
    8/26 11 miles - 117
    8/27 REST DAY
    8/28 7 miles - 124
    8/29 9 miles - 133
    8/30 4 miles - 137
    8/31 8 miles - 145


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    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


    Way shy of goal this month at 145. But at least I am getting back into the groove of things.
    I will post September's challenge in a second. Great job with everyone else on your goals and races.
    I have skimmed through everyone's accomplishments but got way behind to really comment on everything.

    Good luck next month.


    keep on keeping on!!!!!
    Stan



    EDIT: @MobyCarp Yeah, sorry about your injury problems. Not the contest either of us wanted to be in. Good look with your recoup.

    So proud @skippygirlsmom for Skip. That was awesome. saw the pics on FB.

  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    I can't believe it. August 1 and I am 7 pages behind.

    My goal for this month is 60 and I am going to get it this time.

    August 29....I slept 3.5 hours after working all night, saw my doctor afterward, and then hunkered to run the last 6 miles that I needed to complete my goal. I forgot to charge my mp3 player. So I was listening to birds chirping, bees buzzing and the random conversations of people walking their dogs. I have been inspired by the people in Houston who are fighting for their lives and by people working hard to save as many people as they can. I can surely run a measly 6 miles without music. The weather was pretty awesome here, around 82 degrees, slightly humid. It had rained in the morning (nothing like Houston), and it was a little humid. I also was wearing my work shoes, with "happy feet" orthotics. I actually just ran a little slower than I did on Sunday, and was in the zone most of the run.

    I decided to run the half at the end of September and maybe a 5K in November. I have never run a shorter race...it will be my first 5K.

    Upcoming races:
    9/30/2017 Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon
    5/5/2018 Indianapolis Mini-marathon.

    August 1....6 miles.
    August 2....8 miles.
    August 4...4 miles.
    August 14...6 miles
    August 15...5 miles
    August 21....6 miles
    August 22....8 miles
    August 23...5 miles
    total....60 miles
    goal--60 miles

  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
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    Did my 3 miles this morning and completed this month's goal and training plan. On to September!...

    @skippygirlsmom - so proud for both you and your daughter!
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    @Orphia Super congratulations on completing and demolishing your first marathon! Wow! And loved the clips during your run. Your finish was inspiring...it looked as if you could run another 26.2 miles!

    @skippygirlsmom Congrats to Skip for obtaining citizenship. That's so cool! I know that she will be an inspiration to those of us who take ours for granted.

    @RespectTheKitty I am going to really miss you...love reading your posts, which are so honest and candid. Hurry back soon.

    Regarding stretching before or after a run. I usually walk a little before starting my run, and the first 1/4 mile of my run is just aimed at getting to a goal heart rate. After the run, I walk another 1/2 mile and intermittently do jumping jacks (30 at a time), high knees and butt-kick hops....to keep my heart rate in the zone. The jumping jacks seem to help my hips and legs from retaining a lot of soreness, and I don't need a lot of time for recovery.

    Congratulations to all who have completed their goals. Good luck and speedy recovery to those who are sidelined with injury.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,392 Member
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    Hi All - been away for a few days traveling for work. I will catch up and post mileage later today but wanted to mention that Altra is having a 'Flash' sale today on the Altra Impulse - normally $150, today is $49 and shipping is free. Some of the colors/sizes are already sold out though.
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom Many Sweet congratulations!
    7.5 miles today. Knees much better. Thank God for Ibuprophen too.
    So I came up short this month :( , but good news is that I can still run! <3:)
    81/90 for August
    See ya all in September <3
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
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    8/1 = 4.5 miles
    8/2 = kettlebell strength training
    8/3 = 7.5 miles (six - 6 minute speed intervals)
    8/4 = 3.5 miles (track workout- 800m sprints & 200m recovery walk)
    8/5 = 4.5 miles
    8/6 = 15 miles
    8/7 = 3 miles on the dreadmill & strength training 45 minutes
    8/8 = 8 miles & vinyasa yoga class
    8/9 = 7.5 miles Tempo run
    8/10 = 5 miles run/walk
    8/11= kettlebell strength training
    8/12 = 5.5 miles
    8/13 = 13 miles (10 with the running group run/walk; 3 solo running miles)
    8/14 = 8 miles & 40 minutes strength training
    8/15 = vinyasa yoga class
    8/16 = 7.5 miles interval run
    8/17 = 4.5 miles
    8/18 = 4.5 miles & 30 minutes strength training
    8/19 = 3 miles (5k race)
    8/20 = 16 miles (run/walk training thingy with the running group)
    8/21 = 5.5 easy miles
    8/22 = A.M. vinyasa yoga class / P.M. kettlebell strength training
    8/23 = 9 miles - tempo intervals
    8/24 = 5.5 easy miles
    8/25 = 10 miles
    8/26 = Hurricane Harvey rest day
    8/27 = vinyasa yoga class
    8/28 = 4.5 miles on the dreadmill and strength training
    8/29 = 13.5 miles
    8/30 = 4 easy miles & strength training
    8/31 = 7.5 miles (20 minutes at tempo pace & Vinyasa yoga class

    (August miles) 180/150 (August goal miles)

    Upcoming Races:
    10/28 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
    12/10 = BCS Marathon
    1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon
  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
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    shanaber wrote: »
    Hi All - been away for a few days traveling for work. I will catch up and post mileage later today but wanted to mention that Altra is having a 'Flash' sale today on the Altra Impulse - normally $150, today is $49 and shipping is free. Some of the colors/sizes are already sold out though.
    Thank you so much!! They even have the Torin's that I wear on sale too! So cool. I am sure my hubby will be thrilled that I am buying more shoes!

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