September 2017 Running Challenge

I see that BAA announced registration has closed and won't re-open. So @lporter229 will have to wait to see how big the cut off is. The qualifying window for 2019 started on September 16, but I haven't seen an announcement on what the 2019 qualifying standards are. Perhaps BAA is waiting to see how big the cut off is before deciding whether to keep the same qualifying targets.

@skippygirlsmom - wow - skip is so beautiful! What a smile too! Senior!

9/1 - 5 miles
9/2 - 45 miles biking
9/3 - 40 miles biking
9/4 - 50 miles biking
9/5 - strength training
9/6 - REST!
9/7 - 5 miles
9/8 - 5 miles
9/9 - 8.9 miles
9/10 - strength training in the house due to hurricane on it’s way
9/11 - Rest - hurricane cleanup for 4 hours
9/12 5 miles
9’13 - hurricane clean up back yard
9/14 - 3.1 miles _ strength training
9/15 - 5.3 miles - more hurricane hurdling
9/16 - 11 miles biking; 4 miles on treadmill
9/17 - 42 miles biking
9/18 - strength training
9/19 - 4.8 miles of intervals
9/20 - strength training - dropped a weight on my finger as I was putting it away. Right, ring finger. Typing is painful.

Oh, and probably one for @PastorVincent and all the other hot dog lovers out there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbXNcG3E8mc

@MobyCarp YAY! Yousa a runner now!

@skippygirlsmom Cool race pics, and well done on the senior pics!

@ohhim Well done in the Ironman!

@7lenny7 congrats to your son!

rusgolden wrote: »

... and @Elise4270 I like pie too... and donuts... and probably most things that aren't good for me, but I have learned to eat in moderation... or run more so I can splurge more...

This is part of why I have to run!


@navygrrl My wife will eat all the pumpkin... but not a big fan here. It is okay is some things, I guess.

@garygse its fixing to be -3 here tomorrow morning when I head out- come on up to the Great White North if you want some chill coming at you

Confession: I am not pro donuts, pie, hot dogs or egg nog (especially not egg nog). I did get super fat off of pumpkin spice oreos and sushi though haha !

09/01/17 - 10 miles - mostly Z2
09/02/17 - Rain
09/03/17 - 9 miles - Z2/Z3
09/04/17 - 9 miles - Z2
09/05/17 - Rest
09/06/17 - Strength + 5 miles - Z3/4
09/07/17 - Strength + 5 miles - Z3/4
09/08/17 - 7 miles Z2
09/09/17 - 16 miles
09/10/17 - 12 miles Z2
09/11/17 - Rest
09/12/17 - 9 miles Z2
09/13/17 - 7 miles Z2
09/14/17 - 7 miles Z2/3 + Strength training
09/15/17 - 7 miles
09/16/17 - Rest
09/17/17 - 13.1 miles Z2
09/18/17 - 8 miles Z2
09/19/17 - 9 miles Z2/3
09/20/17 - 5 miles 50% Z2 50% Z3


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

10/14/2017 - HAWAIIANS LOVE S.P.A.M. (Skin Protection Against Melanoma)
-- SPONSOR ME: https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Hilo2017/PastorVincent

05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.

Today's run was much shorter, mainly cause I went exploring and found what might be a trail that could get me nearly 2 miles of offroad running with some really mean hills. Tooks some pictures, but will run it again and take more pictures next time (and run the full trail). Till then look:

https://www.relive.cc/view/1193800214

9/1 = 5.5 miles
9/2 = Rest Day
9/3 = 16.5 miles (run/walk intervals)
9/4 = 8.5 miles and a Hatha yoga class
9/5 = Camp Gladiator class
9/6 = 6 miles and 45 minutes strength training
9/7 = 10.5 miles
9/8 = 7 miles
9/9 = rest day
9/10 = 13.5 miles (run/walk intervals with running group)
9/11 = 8 easy miles and 30 minutes strength training
9/12 = Vinyasa yoga class & 3 mile walk with the puppy and hubby
9/13 = 8 miles
9/14 = 7 miles and Camp Gladiator class
9/15 = 3 miles (and a long 6 hour car ride)
9/16 = 6 miles hiking (up a mountain)
9/17 = rest day (and another long 6 hour car ride)
9/18 = 13 miles
9/19 = sick day
9/20 = 8 slow miserable miles

Head colds suck. It is farkin' hard to run when you can't breath through your stupid nose. Ick...

(September miles) 117.5/175 (September goal miles)

Upcoming Races:
10/28 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
12/10 = BCS Marathon
1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon

September Running
09/01: Off, rest day
09/02: 4.02 mile easy run + 30 min biking
09/03: 20.05 mile long run
09/04: 60 min biking + strength training
09/05: 5.04 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
09/06: 8.03 miles- 7 mile progression, 1 mile cool down
09/07: 5.40 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
09/08: 3.56 mile easy run
09/09: 75 min biking
09/10: 13.17 mile long run- 3@MP/1E/2@HMP/1E/2@HMP/1E/3@MP
09/11: 6.04 mile easy run + strength training
09/12: 6.05 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
09/13: 10.05 miles- 1.5 mile warm up; 10x800m with 400m recovery; 1 mile cool down
09/14: Off, rest day
09/15: 6.06 mile easy run
09/16: 20.01 mile long run
09/17: 90 min biking
09/18: 5.06 mile easy run
09/19: 5.19 mile easy run
09/20: 6.04 mile easy run + strength training
Total: 123.77 miles

Notes:
Yesterday I was planning to do eight miles with some mile repeats at the track, but once I warmed up and got to the track I just was not feeling it at all. Ended up running the rest of the way to the lake, and doing an easy 5.19 miles (my math was a bit off lol) instead, average pace of 9:17. It was good that I cut the run short because my shin started bothering me towards the end of the run. Not bad enough to alter my gait at all, but enough to be noticeable, so I iced it once I got home and stretched/rolled the *kitten* out of my calves. Figured I would see how it felt today before deciding if I wanted to run or not. It felt much much better, so I went out this afternoon for a six mile run. Was hoping to get eight miles to make up for yesterday, but it was SO hot out that even six was a struggle! Super sunny and only a slight breeze, with a "real feel" of 96*F. I ended up stopping at every single water fountain (even in the section of the path that has 3 fountains in a 0.6 mile stretch!). The heat got so bad that for the last three miles, I sped up through every sunny section and slowed wayyy down every time I was in the shade just to savor it a bit more. Average pace ended up being 9:27, though I honestly should have run slower than that. The worst part is that it's supposed to be just as hot tomorrow (though hopefully less sunny) so I'll have to suffer again I guess Chicago isn't quite ready to let go of summer yet!

Sorry I fell behind a bunch in this thread. I'm trying to catch up but I'll be backpacking all this weekend so I kind of think there's no hope for me to catch back up this month -_- Keep up the great work though everyone!
As far as the donuts, egg nog, pumpkin spice, and pie discussion goes.... I would have to say: only if it is glazed, definitely yuck regardless of the temperature, pumpkin spice only belongs in pumkin pie, and pecan pie is the best (but only if it is made by someone who emphasizes the "KAHN" part and not the "PEE" )

@MobyCarp congratulations on getting in to Boston, and on being able to run today!
@RespectTheKitty saw you were asking about trails near Chicago, didn't know you were also in the Chicagoland area! Sadly I am wondering the same thing haha. When I ran XC as an undergrad, we would drive out to Swallow Cliff in Palos Park on the weekends. It has ~8 miles of unpaved trail and some decent elevation changes (at least for a Chicagoan!), so that might be worth looking into? Only one I know of though. I am unfortunately part of the "no car" population so making it out there isn't an option for me anymore





Upcoming Races:
- Chicago Marathon, 10/08/17
- Space Coast Half Marathon, 11/26/17
- Excalibur 10 Miler, 03/18/18

Hi fellow runners!

9/3: 6.1k -Very easy-
9/5: 15.4k -Long run-
9/6: 12.2k -Easy-
9/7: 14.4k -w/u, 3x1.6k T, 6x200m R, c/d-
9/9: 9.2k -Easy-
9/10: 12.7k -w/u, 4x200m R, 4x400m R, 4x200m R, c/d-
9/11: 12k -w/u, Tempo, c/d-
9/13: 8k -Easy run-
9/14: 9.8k -3.2k w/u, 6x2min hard/1 min recovery, 3.2k c/d-
9/15: 6.6k -Shake off run-
9/16: 10k -Race-
9/18: 10.2k -Easy run-
9/19: 9k -Easy run-

Goal: 135.5k/170k

Stay hydrated!

Upcoming races:
9/16: 4th Kavala Night City Run 10k: 49:47 (new PR)
9/24: Xiropotamos Trail 2017 11k
10/1: Voreia Sirris Challenge 23k
10/15: Nestos Trail VFTU 10k
11/26: 4th Democritus Half Marathon

greenolivetree wrote: »

I've never actually tried eggnog or pumpkin pie *hanging head in shame*

You know there are ways to fix that short coming...

Warm and humid here this morning - even at 5:30. Still, had a solid run - 30 min/2.92 miles. Halfway to my September goal. Not sure I'll make it, but it will still be a good month of running for me.



Upcoming race - Fleri 5K 9/30

9/1- REST
9/2- Family Time
9/3- Family Time
9/4- 6- 384 feet elevation
9/5- 8- 1598 feet elevation
9/6- 6.2- 1263 feet elevation
9/7- 8- Track Thursday
9/8- REST
9/9- 20
9/10- REST
9/11- REST
9/12- 8.1 - 1663 Feet Elevation
9/13- 8.1- 1640 Feet elevation
9/14- 7.2- 1388 Feet Elevation
9/15- REST
9/16- 14- 2352 Feet elevation
9/17- REST
9/18- REST
9/19- 8,1- 1663 Feet Elevation
9/20- 6.2- 1247 Feet Elevation
9/21- 4

Total Miles: 103.9
Total Elevation: 12838 ft

September goal: Survive 100k training and the beginnings of pre-race freak out
Nominal Mileage goal: 200 miles.
Elevation goal: 15000ft

Today's notes: Really wasn't feeling it today. Just did 4 flat easy miles at home. With a marathon on Saturday and a staff meeting this morning though, maybe that isn't a bad thing. Planning to get in like 8 tomorrow.

Have a Runderful day all!

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 DNF, too darn hot out
8/19- Rampage at the Ridge 5k OCR
9/23- Ely Marathon (full)
10/21 Wild Duluth 100k
11/23- TBD 5k Turkey

Just wanted to add that it is HOT! 5:30 am and it being almost 80 degrees is HOT! At least the sun wasn't beating down. Is it fall yet???

@ariceroni that heat sounds nasty!

I got my run in last night (4.8 miles) with Kody when it was in the upper 50's. It's my last run before my trail half Saturday, which is good because it will be in the 80's today and the 90's tomorrow. The expected temp for the race is 76F to 85F, with a real feel of 80F to 90F!! Yeah....definitely going to take this one easy. I wasn't going to carry water on this one but after seeing the forecast I think I better.

Sept Progress
59/100 miles