December 2017 Running Challenge

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  • cameronheel
    cameronheel Posts: 191 Member
    Dec goal 100 miles
    Dec 1.........0 miles.......MTD 0
    Dec 2.......13 miles.......MTD 13
    Dec 3.......10.7 miles....MTD 23.7
    Dec 4.......5.3 miles......MTD 29
    Dec 5.......5 miles.........MTD 34
    Dec 6.......2.2 miles......MTD 36.2
    Dec 7.......0 miles.........MTD 36.2
    Dec 8.......3.2 miles......MTD 39.4
    Dec 9.......10.2 miles....MTD 49.6
    Dec 10.....11.1 miles....MTD 60.7
    Dec 11.....0 miles.........MTD 60.7
    Dec 12.....2.4 miles......MTD 63.1
    Dec 13.....4 miles.........MTD 67.1
    Dec 14.....0 miles.........MTD 67.1
    Dec 15.....0 miles.........MTD 67.1
    Dec 16....,3.2 miles......MTD 70.3
    Dec 17.....14 miles.......MTD 84.3

    26 degrees at start of my long run this morning, which is coldest it has been this winter so far. I know that this is nothing compared to the frigid temps some of y’all run in but for us southerners it qualifies as bonechilling. I really enjoy running in the cold more than I thought I would. Hope everyone has had a good Sunday.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    JessicaMcB wrote: »

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    @JessicaMcB congrats on your 6th! Yay!!!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited December 2017
    @juliet3455 and @shanaber Skip took pictures of the damage to both cars but not to the surrounding area or a picture of the scene. When I got there and cop was talking to me, we have all the info about the lady who hit her including her insurance, name and address it was all on the police report. I decided over the weekend to call my insurance company again and have them deal with her and her insurance company. I don't have the time or bandwidth to deal with it at all. I personally think it's BS that they contacted me and not my insurance company. Well they actually told me they started a claim with my insurance company my insurance company no they did not. When I told the woman I wouldn't allow them to talk to Skip she told me it was time to let her be an adult. I said she's 17 she doesn't need to adult yet. Screw off.

  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @RunsOnEspresso Great job on your trail race!
    @sarahthes - I hear you on the short days and mood. I take Vitamin D every day since I totally bottomed out on my levels a couple of years ago when I had a parathyroid tumor. I'm sure the D helps some but it's still rough getting through the winter. I've thought about trying the SAD lights. Shortest day is not too far away and then we start working the other way (slowly). Hang in there!
    @abutcher2122 I do better when running to music too, when I run alone. Keeps me from thinking about the actual running too much.
    @hjeppley Great job on your 5k race and on your 14 mile run! You may have mentioned already, but I see you are doing a winter trail night marathon - sounds interesting! Where is this? And how late at night?
    @ddmom0811 - Now that's a road trip! A thirteen hour drive makes me want to cry, I used to do 14 to see my family in the midwest but said never again a few years ago. If only I thought to run in every state along the way! Great job, you crazy lady! I hope it was fun, sounds like you really had to work for it between the driving and finding one mile routes. I could totally see having someone along who made it too intense would be stressful, and too Amazing Race-like.
    @cameronheel - awesome job on your age group win for your 5k!! Wow, great time.
    @amymoreorless - ouch! Could you have sprained your ankle or is more on your foot? I would stop running and get that checked out.
    @shanaber - good job finishing your HM, and that's some nice swag! It does sound like not eating well (plus not feeling great to start with?) could be what's making you feel so badly after. Have you tried replenishing electrolytes with sports drinks, etc? Might help.
    @kevaasen Happy Runiversary!
    @JessicaMcB - happy anniversary! You look very pretty in that purple dress. Sorry to hear about the big shoe replacement needs. Saucony should sponsor you. :)

    Tried to catch up - sorry if I missed anyone's races or cool stuff. High fives to all!

    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    11/01/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
    11/02/17 :::: 9.1 :::: 12.1
    11/03/17 :::: 4.3 :::: 16.3
    11/04/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 19.4
    11/05/17 :::: 4.0 :::: 23.4
    11/06/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 23.4
    11/07/17 :::: 4.5 :::: 27.9
    11/08/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 27.9
    11/09/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.9
    11/10/17 :::: 8.8 :::: 39.7
    11/11/17 :::: 5.1 :::: 44.8
    11/12/17 :::: 3.4 :::: 48.2
    11/13/17 :::: 2.0 :::: 50.2
    11/14/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
    11/15/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
    11/16/17 :::: 7.2 :::: 57.4
    11/17/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 60.5
    Goal = 93 miles (average of 3 per day)
    Today is 55% of the month and I'm at 65% of the goal.

    Got a work project finished up today, finally, and I am so relieved. It took a bit longer than expected so I ended up running on the treadmill at the Y (already dark). I really didn't want to run, I would have much rather just gone home and ate as I was really hungry, but I'm glad I did of course. And now, pumpkin ice cream as a reward.

    This week is going to be a challenge to fit running in, so we'll see how it goes. Tomorrow I have a run date with my best running buddy, and we haven't run together since Thanksgiving so lots to catch up on. At least one run will happen!






  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    @JessicaMcB Happy Anniversary!
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,158 Member
    December goal: 75 miles

    12/3: 9.1 miles
    12/5: 3.1 miles (intervals)
    12/6: 4.2 miles
    12/8: 4.1 miles
    12/10: 8.1 miles
    12/12: 4.2 miles
    12/13: 4.2 miles
    12/14: 3.1 miles (intervals)
    12/17: 9.1 miles

    49.2/75 miles

    Today was a great day over all. My husband sang at church. I had a wonderful 9 mile run. It was perfect weather. 69°F and sunny with a light west wind. Today is my daughter's birthday. It is hard for me to believe that 25 years ago I became a parent for the first time. We had a good phone conversation since she lives about 3 1/2 hours away. Then my husband and I went out so to eat so now I am just sitting on the couch feeling stuffed.

    @skippygirlsmom I can't believe youbate having so much trouble from the fender bender. Skip is lucky to have you.

    @jessicamcb Happy Anniversary!

    @cameronheel Congrats on the 5k AG win!

    @kevaasen Happy Runiversary!

    @ddmom0811 What a fun way to make a 13 hr drive!

    Congrats to all who raced this weekend!


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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @juliet3455 Black Ice is the reason I stopped driving in winter and moved to Phoenix. :D Nothing like hitting a patch on a freeway, spinning, and going backward down a freeway to give you a serious scare. Fun times.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @skippygirlsmom Sorry the insurance hasn't been easy. Amazing how impossible some people/things can be.
  • penko47
    penko47 Posts: 236 Member
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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    So... if any of you are doing a long road trip I recommend the crazy thing I did today! I drove from Orlando (home) to just outside DC area (approx 13 hours normal drive). I decided I would run 1 mile in GA, SC, NC and VA. I had to throw out the VA run because it was dark and the 1 mile run stops took a lot longer than I thought they would. I figured -- 10 min miles... and that it would take 10 mins. Ummmm.. no. The first stop was more like 45 mins because I had to change, organize everything (HRM, figure out where to park, etc.). And I moved my car after the first spot, because it felt sketchy leaving it with obviously everything in it... as I set out to run.
    In GA I stopped at a gas station and just ran down the road 1/2 mile out and back. When I got back to the car I felt AMAZING! Runner's high after one mile? No, but just felt so great.

    Then, in South Carolina I stopped at a rest stop which was much smaller than I thought it would be. I had to run some crazy twists to get a mile in. I felt like an idiot and almost asked some people "does your dog need running?" I mean, I don't really care anymore (after 50, you basically don't give an f what people think anymore ... am I right?) But, still, I am sure people probably were commenting that I must have been anorexic or an exercise freak. Again, who cares. So I get back in the car and felt AMAZING again. That stop was probably 30 mins.

    In North Carolina I had trouble figuring out where to stop and I really debated skipping it because I could see that these 1 miles were taking way longer than I had anticipated. When I needed gas I saw a Cracker Barrel so parked in front of it and then went in to change, before and after. That run was really weird -- down a sketchy road behind the restaurant, and then through a truck sales lot where I was surprised to see there was a band playing for some sale they were having! This stop was the quickest ... maybe 20 mins. Again, got back in the car and felt AMAZING.

    Of course, I arrived at my moms 2 hours later than I had expected, hungry, with a full load of laundry. She's used to me coming here and doing laundry every day, but not arriving with a full load, LOL.

    I usually have such a sore driving leg by the time I get to her house when I drive straight through but the running really helped! I don't think this would be do-able in the summer, when I usually visit. I'd have to shower each time. In this 40-45 degree weather, I had to change, and would have liked to shower, but I wasn't drenched in sweat. I will have to think about it, because it was really fun.

    I'm not telling anyone but y'all (and whomever sees it on Strava), because it just sounds crazy, lol.
    When I drive home next Saturday my daughter will be with me... and I hope to do it all again! LOL I will have a routine down this time though! And her BF will be with us so at least he can watch the car. That was what I hated ... my purse, laptop, EVERYTHING, was in the car and anyone could just watch me run away from it. I always parked in busy areas, but it just takes a second for someone to walk up with a brick and smash the window. Saw that happen once at the high school where I teach. I had my stuff hidden, but still, it's pretty obvious when I run away with nothing in my hands...

    Tomorrow I sleep in (I HOPE AND PRAY! -- I keep waking up between 2-3 and can't sleep!) and then I will run ... however far I feel like and I need to keep a slow pace. This cool weather just makes me go fast!

    12/1 - 1.5 miles #RWRunStreak Day9
    12/2 - 43 miles cycling + 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day10
    12/3 - 40 miles cycling + 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day11
    12/4 - 3.1 miles + Strength Training Glutes W3-A - #RWRunStreak Day12
    12/5 - 4 miles #RWRunStreak Day 13 + strength training W3B
    12/6 - 2 miles #RWRunStreak Day 14
    12/7 - 1.3 miles #RWRunStreak Day 15 + strength training W3C
    12/8 - 4 miles #RWRunStreak Day 16
    12/9 - 7 miles! #RWRunStreak Day 17
    12/10 - 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day 18 + Glutes W4A
    12/11 - 3.11 miles #RWRunStreakDay 19
    12/12 - 2 miles #RWRunStreakDay 20 + Glues W4B
    12/13 - 3 miles #RWRunStreakDay21 + arms
    12/14 - 3.5 miles #RWRunStreakDay22
    12/15 - 1 mile #RWRunStreakDay23 + Glutes W4C
    12/16 - 3 miles - 1 mile each in GA, SC, NC!!! #RWRunStreakDay24

    Daytona Beach HM - 2/4/19


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    @ddmom0811 I love your long drive run breaks so much!!! Thanks for telling us! A brilliant idea.
  • hjeppley
    hjeppley Posts: 230 Member
    katharmonic wrote: »
    @hjeppley Great job on your 5k race and on your 14 mile run! You may have mentioned already, but I see you are doing a winter trail night marathon - sounds interesting! Where is this? And how late at night?

    I am doing the half marathon (there are 1/4 marathon and full marathon options too). It is in a big park on the west side of Indianapolis and starts at 6 pm. There is an analog race in the middle of the summer too (Fire and Ice Series). I need to practice running trails with my headlamp soon! Not much time left to practice and I don't really think I am supposed to be in the park near me after dark. Any tips from those of you who've done such a thing? Or from you ultra runners who've run through the night?
  • hjeppley
    hjeppley Posts: 230 Member
    Just some water walking and PT today. Legs feeling a bit better this morning after 14 mi yesterday. Ate all the food yesterday after the run. Street tacos for lunch and yummy Ethiopian food for dinner.

    Goals this month: 90 miles, maintain weight, PT and yoga, add one day of weights per week, register for spring marathon or ultra

    Day/Distance/Comments

    Dec 1 Walk outside for about 30 min (rest before race)
    Dec 2 Jackson 50/50 10 mile “Fun Run” 4th female finisher in this crazy steep trail race (10.2 mi total)
    Dec 3 3.4 mi slow recovery run, PT
    Dec 4 Water walking + PT
    Dec 5 3.3 mi
    Dec 6 Rest day (unintentional!)
    Dec 7 3.1 mi + PT
    Dec 8 Water walking
    Dec 9 5.5 mi + yoga + some PT
    Dec 10 12 mi + Gymnastic Bodies stretching routine + PT
    Dec 11 Water walking + PT
    Dec 12 5.1 mi + PT
    Dec 13 3.1 mi + PT
    Dec 14 4.8 mi + PT
    Dec 15 Walked outside
    Dec 16 4.5 mi (5K race + warm up)
    Dec 17 Ran 14 mi
    Dec 18 Water walking + PT

    Goal: 90 mi
    Done: 69 mi
    To go: 21 mi

    Upcoming races:
    Winter Night Trail Half Marathon Jan 20
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    edited December 2017
    Thanks @PastorVincent , @katharmonic , @sarahthes, @kgirlhart and @juliet3455 - one of our better ones for sure!

    @juliet3455 loving that you rocked the shorts! I wish Edson had more than the two races it hosts per year, your group seems to have so much fun!

    @hjeppley I personally love running in the pitch dark and honestly train more with my lamp on than off at this point. My biggest suggestion would be to run an area you know that has sharp curves to see how you handle and to test the lamp throw.

    A master's ultra runner I know is very fond of telling people that if they experience any kind of motion sickness that they should use two lamps- one head mount, one waist. She is adament this reduces shake enough so you don't puke.

    December 1- 18
    December 2- 52
    December 3- 20+8
    December 4- 20
    December 5- 16
    December 6- 12
    December 7- Off
    December 8- 29
    December 9- 28
    December 10- 161 [16:28:02]
    December 11- Off
    December 12- 6
    December 13- 10
    December 14- Off
    December 15- 29
    December 16- 28
    December 17- 18
    December 18- 25

    480/626km

    2018 Races
    *Gord's Frozen A** 50K, February 19
    *JAJA Trail Marathon, April 1
    *Red Deer Marathon, May 20
    ???Lone Wolf Last Man Standing Race, June 17
    *Cactus Coulee Crawl 30km, TBA June
    *Eddie's Half Marathon, TBA June
    *Run in the Buff 120km TBA August
    *Lost Souls 100 Mile September 7
    ???Lewiston Trail Ultra September 29
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    12/1 = 4 miles
    12/2 = 4 miles
    12/3 = 7 miles
    12/4 = 4.5 miles
    12/5 = yoga class
    12/6 = 3.5 miles on the dreadmill and strength training
    12/7 = rest
    12/8 = 2.5 mile
    12/9 = rest
    12/10 = 26.7 BSC Marathon
    12/11 = rest
    12/12 = rest
    12/13 = 3 miles
    12/14 = vinyasa yoga class
    12/15 = 6 miles
    12/16 = rest
    12/17 = 10.5 miles
    12/18 = 30 minutes upper body and core ST

    My foot is still swollen. This can’t be good. Heading to the doctor this morning. I can’t even walk without limping. :(

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    December Goal = Run a freakin marathon and not die. Done! 5 hours: 0 minutes: 42 seconds

    Upcoming 2018 Races
    1/6 = River Road Run 1/2 marathon
    3/3 = Woodlands Marathon
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @amymoreorless Good luck at he doc with the foot. I had a similar injury after 2 half's a month apart.
    Mine was tendonosis. A few weeks in a boot and only running when it didn't hurt was the protocol. I hope it's a quick recovery!
  • hjeppley
    hjeppley Posts: 230 Member
    @JessicaMcB Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am going to have to look into a second lamp based on your tip. Any suggestions for the waist one? I am the kind of person who gets dizzy driving in the snow, so I am guessing once I get into the woods with my lamp I am going to need it.

    @amymoreorless Good luck with the ankle and the visit to the doc. As someone coming off 9 months of ankle tendinitis/tendinosis, I feel for you!
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @amymoreorless - I've had a similar swelling on and off. But I can walk and it's not painful particularly. I call it my second ankle... which I know isn't brilliant.

    Did my glute workout this morning - but modified since my Mom doesn't have the equipment I have at home. Did lots of pushups too!
    Then set out for a 1-2 mile run and it ended up being 2. Going to go long tomorrow!


    12/1 - 1.5 miles #RWRunStreak Day9
    12/2 - 43 miles cycling + 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day10
    12/3 - 40 miles cycling + 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day11
    12/4 - 3.1 miles + Strength Training Glutes W3-A - #RWRunStreak Day12
    12/5 - 4 miles #RWRunStreak Day 13 + strength training W3B
    12/6 - 2 miles #RWRunStreak Day 14
    12/7 - 1.3 miles #RWRunStreak Day 15 + strength training W3C
    12/8 - 4 miles #RWRunStreak Day 16
    12/9 - 7 miles! #RWRunStreak Day 17
    12/10 - 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day 18 + Glutes W4A
    12/11 - 3.11 miles #RWRunStreakDay 19
    12/12 - 2 miles #RWRunStreakDay 20 + Glues W4B
    12/13 - 3 miles #RWRunStreakDay21 + arms
    12/14 - 3.5 miles #RWRunStreakDay22
    12/15 - 1 mile #RWRunStreakDay23 + Glutes W4C
    12/16 - 3 miles — 1 mile each in GA, SC, NC #RWRunStreakDay24
    12/17 - 4 miles #RWRunStreak Day 25
    12/18 - 2 miles #RWRunStreak Day 26 + Glutes W5-modifies

    Daytona Beach HM - 2/4/19


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  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    12/1 - 5 miles. Still loving the warmer than average weather!
    12/2 - 5 miles.
    12/3 - Busy / rest day.
    12/4 - 5.15 miles. This weather is nuts! It was 63° at 4:45 a.m.
    12/5 - 4.75 miles. 35° temperature drop in 24 hours...Brrr!
    12/6 - 3.5 'mill miles, then upper body weights / abs.
    12/7 - Unplanned rest day. Didn't sleep...ZZZZZ
    12/8 - 3.5 on the treadmill, then weights and abs.
    12/9 - 4.5 windy miles.
    12/10 - 3 'mill miles, then extremely short upper body weights.
    12/11 - 5 miles.
    12/12 - Rest day.
    12/13 - 5 windy miles.
    12/14 - 5 miles. Colder by 15° than yesterday, but way more comfortable because no *kitten* wind!
    12/15 - 4 miles. Shorter than usual because my wife wouldn't stop talking so I could get out the door to run :smiley:
    12/16 - Unplanned rest day. Just lazy.
    12/17 - Another rest day...still lazy...and a bit hungover
    12/18 - 5.1 miles.

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  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    @skippygirlsmom Good for you telling the woman she cannot talk to Skip. You can tell her that from now on she is to talk only with your insurance company. You filed an accident report and so did she. You can check with your insurance company on what the recommend and how they see this going forward. If she talks with Skip there is no telling what claims she may make. I can't remember if you filed a claim that said the woman was at fault.(If you didn't that may work against you. In these cases it's good to put down all the facts in your favor and let the other side prove anything that isn't.)
    4 miles this am though I really wanted to stay in bed. Thighs are feeling the 28 miles I put on the road Thursday-Saturday last week. Looking to make my goal this month.

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  • CiaraRebello
    CiaraRebello Posts: 13 Member
    Hope everyone with injuries on this thread improves quickly. It is good to hear because it inspires me to not be lazy to take the time to warm up/cool down/stretch and be careful as a new runner..

    December running challenge:
    Dec 3: 3 miles (running 1 minutes, walking 2 min)
    Dec 6: 1.5 miles (running 3 minutes, walking 1 min)
    Dec 8: 1.5 miles (running 3 minutes, walking 1 min)
    Dec 10: 1.5 miles (running 3 minutes, walking 1 min)
    Dec 13: 1.8 miles (running 4/4/4/4/6 minutes, walking 1 min between)
    Dec 15: 1.8 miles (running 4/6/6/6 minutes, walking 1 min between)
    Dec 17: 2 miles (running 6/6/8/6, walking 1 minute)
    Can't wait to try 10 minutes straight running next time!

    So far: 13.1 miles
    Total Goal: 25 miles

    @skippygirlsmom - I was in an accident a few years ago. It is good she has you to help as it was so frustrating navigating all the insurance processes.

    @juliet3455 - Great picture with the shorts and Santa hat!
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @hjeppley keeping it real here, while there are awesome waist lamps you can buy (@MNLittleFinn has one!) my cheap *kitten* just slides a head lamp down and it does the same thing. I also have taken a BD lamp apart recently and mounted the light to the chest strap of my hydration pack.

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @hjeppley Ultraspire makes a great belt lamp. I have the 600 lumen and LOVE it
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    What is the advantage of belt vs chest vs head?
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I just bought a two pack of lights on Amazon. I am planning to clip one to the front of my hydration vest. I tested it out my front door and it helped light up the sidewalk.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    @ddmom0811 - Love the travel idea!! May do that this summer when travelling with the family.
    @amymoreorless - Ouch!! Good luck at the doc.
    @juliet3455 - Nice shorts! 6° C is plenty warm for shorts.
    @JessicaMcB - Happy anniversary! Also, I'm not sure I am near thin enough to simply slide a headlamp to my waist :smiley:
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    What is the advantage of belt vs chest vs head?

    I hate having a lamp on my head???? Also lower angle makes rocks/roots cast longer shadows, making them more 3D when it's like 2300 and your in zombie mode.....
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    dreamer12151 wrote: »
    I do have to say, I have seen this thread for a while, but never thought I was "up to par" to even think to join. Even now, I look through some of the posts here & see the mileage some people rack up & I feel a bit of a beginner, splashing about in the kiddie pool when the others are gliding in the deep end! lol However, this does help keep me accountable, and that, coupled with my desire to complete the CT10K program means that this is the most I have run in a month in several years!

    I have to tell you that the feeling kind of never goes away. Despite what others here say, I still feel like a newbe a lot of the time.

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