October 2017 Running Challenge
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I did just join the SPAM run. I'll participate regardless if I get the goodie bag or not. I know I'm late to the party but I try to stay offline on weekends to plan my social media. Ironic, right?6
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10/1 - REST
10/2 - 4m
10/3 - CROSS // 20 mins mat pilates + walk
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Goal: 50
MTD: 04
Upcoming Races
10/08 - (5k) Run the Rocks
10/28 - (10k) Kooky Spooky
11/18 - (10k) Turkey Trek
12/09 - (HM) Fa La La Half Marathon2 -
Did my 2.8 miles before work this morning. Now I'm in the manager's office with ice on my ankle after talking to the company nurse because I rolled my ankle walking to the parking lot. There was a nice loud pop and now it's swelling up. Ugh. There goes my running goal, and my company also no longer vets the pizza party for so many days without accidents.0
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@navygrrl OH NO!!!! Hope it heals quickly.
@ddmom0811 Happy Birthday!!!! I ran on my birthday too. People thought I was crazy. Maybe I am.
So I put out a very short race report on the Sept thread for the 5k on Saturday. Nothing major really. It was hot and being a noob, I am slow. But BEER. LOL. Cold, fresh awesome Rahr&Sons Octoberfest beer.
I met last months goal with 32.31/30. I am going to make this month 35. I have SPAM on the 14th after a craft fair that I am doing and I have another 5k on the 21st. This one is much more family oriented so I am excited to have my boys come out and join.
2017 Races Scheduled
9/30 - Rahr & Sons Octoberfest 5k (goal to just run all the way through) - Fort Worth - 43:59
10/14 AIM at Melanoma 5k HAWAIIANS LOVE S.P.A.M. (Skin Protection Against Melanoma) - virtual for HI running club friend
10/21 - Halloween Half - 5k - Fort Worth
11/23- Keller Trot with the Turkeys 5k
12/9 - NISD Reindeer Romp 5k with the kids
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10/2- 2 miles done4
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Sorry to hear about the ankle injury @MobyCarp. I would say your plan sounds good, but this is far from your first rodeo and you know what to do.
Happy belated birthday @girlinahat. I don't think you can go wrong with either trail option.
Happy on-time birthday @ddmom0811.
Glad to hear your knee is OK @katharmonic.
Lightning does seem to ruin the best rainy runs @7lenny7.
Ouch! Hope the ankle injury is not too severe @navygrrl.
I think beer after a run is pretty amazing @seanevan10. I love it when events offer it after the race.
Your goals and schedule are pretty awesome @MNLittleFinn!
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@WhatMeRunning I missed seeing you around here every day! My schedule has been pretty busy this year. This month is my crazy month, then it's a month "off" getting back into training starting the middle of November at the latest.1
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I tried out some different running shoes today.
Set out for a quick single mile, like yesterday. It felt easier today than yesterday, and my form felt better. Not sure how much of that is the footwear or simply due to the back getting rest overnight.
I stopped once towards the top of the hill, and probably could have gone on but I stopped to walk for a short stretch. I was near my maxHR. I ran the whole way back comfortably, and has no issues with my lower back today.
The footwear held out fine. I ran on the sidewalks and only had to avoid an occasional group of acorns and walnuts.
10/2 - 1 mile
10/3 - 1 mile
2 of 20 total miles complete
Upcoming events:
AIM at Melanoma 5k 10/146 -
@WhatMeRunning LOL!!! No holes in the socks after running in them? I'm supprised no old ladies stopped to tell you you'd ruin them, or that no one make a snarky remark about your "missing" shoes.2
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@Elise4270 - No holes! I gave them a thorough inspection. They looked a little dirty was all. I passed a guy mowing his lawn, expecting a question or comment. All he said was, "Nice day for a run"!2
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Oh, and I have more of this new footwear than my collection of running shoes.2
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So some how my lovely children turned my do not disturb on and silenced the alarm on my phone. So I didn't get my run in this morning. I went today at lunch and did run/jog/walk intervals. It is pretty warm (82) and REALLY humid (in between rain storms) but it felt GOOOD!!!! I love days when it feels good and you can keep going.
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Finally picked up my AIM packet Cool stuff. I don't do races so that's my first medal. LOL I actually ran (with walk breaks) 3 miles in 36 min last night so looks like I'll actually be able to run 5k.
Looks like I may get to run in the rain today. Crossing my fingers for the perfect rain like we had over lunch
I made sure to tell my hubby I was so proud of him for walking last night. He's been losing weight and has gotten his BP down thanks to not eating out anymore (lower sodium). I was shocked the walking was so hard for him. It's not like you'd look at him and think he couldn't walk around the block. Actually people ask him all the time if he works out because he's freakishly muscular for a desk jockey His calves were cramping really bad though. He's been off magnesium for a month and was just told to restart it so that could've been the issue.
@WhatMeRunning You're torturing me with the idea of wearing socks outside. I'd rather see you go completely barefoot than mess up your socks. LOL I have a thing about not wearing socks outside......like even on our smooth garage floor. But you do you and I'll do me. Haha!5 -
@skippygirlsmom Sounds like the coach's heart is in the right place, but he lacks experience dealing with kids.1
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10/01 - Rest
10/02 - 10 miles Z2
10/03 - 9 miles easy Z2 in the heat
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)
05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
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October goal: 70 miles
10/1: 7.7 miles
10/3: 3 miles (intervals)
It was hot again today at lunch, but I did my interval workout anyway. It will only be hotter after work and I have Girl's Night tonight with my mom and sisters so I thought it would be better to get it done early. It wasn't too bad, but it was hotter than it has been the last few days. It's surprising how quickly you stop being acclimated to the heat. I have definitely run when it was hotter and more humid. Now I'm just waiting for work to be over so I can go eat Mexican food and drink beer.
Happy Birthday @ddmom0811!
@navygrrl Sorry about the ankle! Hope you heal quickly!
Upcoming Races:
10/7/17: Old Rip 5K
10/14/17: Aim at Melanoma 5K (virtual)
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I missed the first three days and 8 pages in! I took a little time to catch up!
Training continues for my half marathon this month along with lots of work related travel. My goal is to follow the training plan for the rest of the month with 119 miles total.
Our weather here in the South is still in the low 90's (F) for the high's and high 70's for the low temperature. Our cold front puts us in the high 70' s/low 60's. I will take the cold front, I have always said that I was born in the South because I do not like cold weather.
I signed up for a 10K in February 2018, this race's entry fee is only $15. One of my favorite races!
Also, when is the last day a donation can be made for the SPAM race? And can someone post the link?
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10/1: 5.16km
10/2: 5.17km
10/3: 4.03km
Was supposed to be my rest day but evening plans were cancelled and I felt full of energy, so hit the gym and just took it a bit easy.
October goal - 14.36/60 kms3 -
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Ok, I am in for 100 this month. The last two months have been complete flops mileage-wise, mostly because I have been busy and just dropped running off the top of the priority list, but I think I also have to admit that my hamstrings are not nearly as healed as I would like them to be. If I am ever going to be in true running shape again, I am going to need to get this issue behind me. That's why I am dropping the mileage goal a bit to focus on strength and agility. My goal is to do (almost) daily P90X3 videos and 1-2 weight sessions at the gym each week. Also going to focus on stretching, PT, foam rolling, etc. I want to run, but when I run, my legs start to hurt and I get discouraged and don't feel like running anymore. I want to want to run...you know what I mean???
Here is my month so far:
10/1- 6 miles+ doggie walking
10/2-P90X3 Total Synergystics+ doggie walking
10/3-P90X3 Agility (heading out for a run now)
Also wanted to send out a big congrats to @katharmonic and @BettyM1017 on their PRs and age group wins. Stellar racing ladies!
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