September 2017 Running Challenge
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Stoshew71
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It's September. Come run with us. The most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still welcome to join us. No requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to keep you accountable and enjoy a virtual coffee with your fellow runners after you run. Make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the August 2017 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10583364/august-2017-running-challenge
Anyone can join in. New & Old. And if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members that are total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.
Here are the details from last month that applies here again.
Anybody want to join me for a running challenge? Set a goal here and mark it every day here. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (If creating one seems difficult, then don't let that stop you. Just type in your daily miles here.)
You can run, walk, or do treadmill. Just be consistent. I am setting a goal for 200 miles. Don't let my high (or low) goal intimidate you. Some can do 25, 50; whatever you like. We can help motivate each other. What do you say? If you are new to running, set a low goal. (You can also log your miles in km's if you choose.) Also, if you rather log your progress by time rather than distance, you are free to do that as well.
You can set your goal now but wait until Friday, September 1 to start logging your runs.
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did. (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread) Keep a running tally of what you did this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chat it up even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things to include running. Very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time). Talk about a recent race or one coming up. Ask questions, provide answers, or just learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs, follow what many other people are doing. Even look at last month's thread that I posted above.
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker.
Then you need to update it after you do a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your pin in that you set when you created your ticker account.
Then where it says "Your current cumulative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
Now after you added your new miles (or km's) to your ticker you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting on how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the img tags around that link. So it will look, (removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets. ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker.
1: Use the link that ends in .png
2. Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
3. remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
4. YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
Good luck! And happy running (or walking or treadmilling, ect). If you have any trouble or have questions, please feel free to PM me.
By the way, everyone here is a runner (unless you find a dead body- then you're a mere jogger).
Stan
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to keep you accountable and enjoy a virtual coffee with your fellow runners after you run. Make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the August 2017 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10583364/august-2017-running-challenge
Anyone can join in. New & Old. And if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members that are total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.
Here are the details from last month that applies here again.
Anybody want to join me for a running challenge? Set a goal here and mark it every day here. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (If creating one seems difficult, then don't let that stop you. Just type in your daily miles here.)
You can run, walk, or do treadmill. Just be consistent. I am setting a goal for 200 miles. Don't let my high (or low) goal intimidate you. Some can do 25, 50; whatever you like. We can help motivate each other. What do you say? If you are new to running, set a low goal. (You can also log your miles in km's if you choose.) Also, if you rather log your progress by time rather than distance, you are free to do that as well.
You can set your goal now but wait until Friday, September 1 to start logging your runs.
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did. (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread) Keep a running tally of what you did this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chat it up even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things to include running. Very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time). Talk about a recent race or one coming up. Ask questions, provide answers, or just learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs, follow what many other people are doing. Even look at last month's thread that I posted above.
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker.
Then you need to update it after you do a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your pin in that you set when you created your ticker account.
Then where it says "Your current cumulative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
Now after you added your new miles (or km's) to your ticker you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting on how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the img tags around that link. So it will look, (removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets. ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker.
1: Use the link that ends in .png
2. Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
3. remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
4. YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
Good luck! And happy running (or walking or treadmilling, ect). If you have any trouble or have questions, please feel free to PM me.
By the way, everyone here is a runner (unless you find a dead body- then you're a mere jogger).
Stan
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Hey everyone! I'm back for this month! I followed along for the last week or so of the August thread, but didn't want to join in so late into the challenge. Anyways, I'm currently in the last few weeks of training for the Chicago Marathon (my first marathon!!!!), and I'm really excited that I've made it so far without getting injured! Some of you may remember that I was training for it last year, but developed a stress fracture and missed the race. I haven't had any injuries since coming back to running in December 2016 after said stress fracture, so this is officially the longest I've ever gone injury-free. I'm hoping to keep up the streak for quite a while longer though
Goal for September is 155 miles!
Upcoming Races:
- Chicago Marathon, 10/08/17
- Space Coast Half Marathon, 11/26/17
- Excalibur 10 Miler, 03/18/18
ETA: First post! Woo woo, I've been stalking the Challenges board all morning waiting for this thread, haha21 -
Goal of 89 miles again this month.
Looking forward to my first quarter marathon October 1st.
Thanks Stan! And good luck everyone.10 -
Yay!
Summer Goal: Get my marathon pace below 9 minutes.
Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28
Next Races (more as I find them):
10/14/2017 - Stop, Drop, and Run - Fireman style obstacle course - 5km
05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
Looks like I need to find a September race...6 -
Count me in! As I said way back in August, I'm training for my first half marathon on November 4th - my 50th birthday! I'm following the Hal Higdon half marathon novice #2 plan.
So. September's goal is 92 miles! (did I just type that?!!)
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I'm in, but not sure of goal. Maybe 80 miles? Still training for HM in October, but have 2+ week business trip late in September, unsure of how much I will be able to run and am sure I won't get in long runs of 10+ miles on the weekends while I'm gone.
Thanks @stoshew71 for keeping us all on the straight and narrow.8 -
I'm in with 131 miles this month. Looking forward to some fun running.6
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September goal: Survive 100k training and the beginnings of pre-race freak out
Nominal Mileage goal: 200 miles
2017 Races Scheduled
6/16- William A Irvin 5k
6/17- Grandma's Marathon 4:24:06
7/15- Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon 7:22:23
8/12- UMTR FatAss "Not Quite" 50k
8/19- Rampage at the Ridge 5k OCR
9/23- Ely Marathon (full)
10/21 Wild Duluth 100k
11/23- TBD 5k Turkey5 -
(September miles) 0/175 (September goal miles)
Upcoming Races:
10/28 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
12/10 = BCS Marathon
1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon3 -
Goal: 151 miles (7 more miles than last month!)
I'm moving up to the BAA level 3 training plan! Though I will choose the lower mileage if a range is given. I'm also going to attempt the interval workouts generally scheduled on Mondays. This will be my third round of training. The first two, completing the daily mileage was my only goal.
This level also has me running 6 days a week instead of 5. I have a feeling I may repeat this training level a few times!7 -
I am going to put my goal at 35 miles. I am increasing some distance but not a lot but I am going to start some track work a little bit too with a friend. 3 5K's coming up over the next few months. I mainly just want to get through the first one and then improve times over the next two. I think that I will see how training to a 10K goes and might try training for a half. I can't even believe I am saying that...LOL
2017 Races Scheduled
9/30 - Rahr & Sons Octoberfest 5k (goal to just run all the way through) - Fort Worth
10/21 - Halloween Half - 5k - Fort Worth
11/23- Keller Trot with the Turkeys 5k
mIGHT train for the Cowtown half in 2/2018
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Setting my goal at 75 miles because for the first two weeks I won't have chance to do any running as I'll be hiking in Utah.
I've got two races planned for September. A 10k and a 5k. (Hoping to get an age-group place in the 5k.)
And now that the weather has cooled down, I'm going to be doing more long runs on the weekends.7 -
With September comes the last six weeks before Whistler 50 Miler and in the interest of not just running it, but running it competitively, the next four weeks are go time.
In for 600k/375mi- bring the pain13 -
JessicaMcB wrote: »With September comes the last six weeks before Whistler 50 Miler and in the interest of not just running it, but running it competitively, the next four weeks are go time.
In for 600k/375mi- bring the pain
nice! Hey, can you send me your training plan? I'm looking at changing mine, since I'm doing better.2 -
Because who doesn't love Mark Remy and an opinion on running advice
ya, i'm left unsupervised at work again6 -
September goal - get healthy - no mileage goals at all - just hoping to be able to walk again and maybe even run by the end. Will keep checking in here to see what amazing feats you are all accomplishing in hopes that it will spur me on.7
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »JessicaMcB wrote: »With September comes the last six weeks before Whistler 50 Miler and in the interest of not just running it, but running it competitively, the next four weeks are go time.
In for 600k/375mi- bring the pain
nice! Hey, can you send me your training plan? I'm looking at changing mine, since I'm doing better.
Yeah for sure @MNLittleFinn I'll send you my mutated Koerner plan once we get to Mom's house. Glad you're on the up!1 -
Just getting back on my feet...trying for 50 miles this month5
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Hi all again! Going to set a distance goal this month of 100km since that's not all that far off of what I'm up to in my 10K training plan.
Speaking of 10K, I have a race this month as well. And because I think I've been bitten by the bug, as it were, I registered for a few more upcoming races...
Upcoming Races:
9/24 Heartbeat Run 10K
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K11 -
I'm in for 100 miles
thanks Stan.
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Hi all again! Going to set a distance goal this month of 100km since that's not all that far off of what I'm up to in my 10K training plan.
Speaking of 10K, I have a race this month as well. And because I think I've been bitten by the bug, as it were, I registered for a few more upcoming races...
Upcoming Races:
9/24 Heartbeat Run 10K
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K
Fixed it for you. There's no 'thinking' about it. You've been well and truly bitten. Welcome to the club.8
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