December 2017 Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @PastorVincent I know you did the woo. :grin: still better than a hug.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @7lenny7 - that sounds amazing! But as @stoshew71 said you need to modify your route to see all of us! Orlando! Although in the summer running here is not so fun.
    You can't get your wife to come along? I think you will find it hard to just go a mile on the trails, lol. They are going to be so beautiful... you won't want to stop. Can Kody come? Then you have to find dog friendly hotels which can be difficult and when you eat out.... what does he do? That sounds so fun though!!! You definitely have to plan it out.



  • 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
    Dec 18.....3.1 miles......MTD 87.
    Dec 19.....2 miles.........MTD 89

    Repeating Week 5 of C25K with my daughter since she got off track during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. She wants to run her 1st 5K in January. I’m on the hunt for one in the area now. Have a great day everyone.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    Today was a rest day - so just one mile for the streak. I told my mom yesterday - remind me tomorrow morning - only go ONE MILE. She didn't. And I was so tempted to go farther because I absolutely love running in these 30-45 degree mornings while visiting here in VA. But I don't want to overdo it and get hurt. Although looking at my mileage - I only have 55 miles for the month ... so that is certainly not overdoing it. I have 78 for the streak, which started 8 days prior. Jeez, am I running less because I'm streaking?! Oh well, it's all good. I just didn't have time to plan it out but now that I'm on break from both the HS and university where I teach I should plan out the rest of the days!


    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 + Glutes 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-modified
    12/19 - 8 miles #RWRunStreak Day 27
    12/20 - rest day, 1 Mile for the Streak — #RWRunStreak Day 28

    Daytona Beach HM - 2/4/19


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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent I know you did the woo. :grin: still better than a hug.

    Nope, I was out running. Just got back.
  • bossymom15
    bossymom15 Posts: 130 Member
    edited December 2017

    @lporter229

    He is either pretty good with few symptoms except fatigue.....or in the hospital, there isn't much middle ground. Only going on 3 1/2 years though.

  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    @7lenny7 - that sounds amazing! But as @stoshew71 said you need to modify your route to see all of us! Orlando! Although in the summer running here is not so fun.
    You can't get your wife to come along? I think you will find it hard to just go a mile on the trails, lol. They are going to be so beautiful... you won't want to stop. Can Kody come? Then you have to find dog friendly hotels which can be difficult and when you eat out.... what does he do? That sounds so fun though!!! You definitely have to plan it out.

    I thought about meeting up with some folks to run with me but in order to do it in just 16 days, I won't be able to go too far off course and still have a chance of finishing before my vacation runs out. Trying to schedule the runs would also pose a problem. I suspect that a short run might turn into a long run in some places where the trail was just too wonderful to quit running (as you mentioned) and put me behind schedule. Or maybe I'd need more sleep (or less) than anticipated. I would LOVE to run with folks from this thread though. The likely scenario is that I'd post my anticipated schedule a day ahead of time and folks could join me if it works out for them.

    I hadn't thought about bringing Kody but that might be a possibility. He'd be 12 years old by then but I do plan on keeping him in shape and at the correct weight. Hotels and eating out wouldn't be a problem. To keep the cost of the trip down I'd be camping or sleeping in the car and making my own meals and coffee. I might get a room once as a treat but will keep my creature comforts to a minimum. If something were to happen to Kody and he'd be unable to run, I'd have to cut my trip short and I'm not sure how I'd feel about that. I do love that idea though so I'll keep the possibility open.

    I'm not going to list them but I've already figured out where I want to run in 13 of the 48 states. Subject to change of course. I'm expecting longer runs where I have to drive further between states and shorter runs in the east where the runs will be closer together. I figure 100 miles for the trip is realistic so that's about 2 miles per state. And there may be some bonus runs in there too in some of the larger states. Or maybe some runs where I can hit two states in a single run? Or run loops around 4 Corners monument to get 4 states in one run?

    What would really make the run fun would be to talk one of my kids into going with me.

    This isn't the only Big Plan I have. I also want to run the Camino de Santiago some time after retirement.

    It may be just a dream, but I do hope to make it work and planning it is certainly something I enjoy.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
    um.... unofficial World Record?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
    um.... unofficial World Record?

    Yep! :lol::lol:

    Meant 1/2 of course.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
    um.... unofficial World Record?

    Yep! :lol::lol:

    Meant 1/2 of course.

    Shucks. I thought we might be in thr presence of true running greatness.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,856 Member
    December 1 – 3.02 miles
    December 2 – 10.1 miles
    December 3 – 5.40 miles
    December 4 – 1 mile (hotel treadmill)
    December 5 – 5.78 miles
    December 6 – 5.23 miles
    December 7 – 1.84 miles
    December 8 – 1 mile (treadmill)
    December 9 – 9.01 miles
    December 10 – 1 mile (treadmill)
    December 11 – 5.01 miles track work
    December 12 – 1 mile (treadmill)
    December 13 – 4.02 miles
    December 14 – 6.01 miles
    December 15 – 3.08 miles
    December 16 – 9 miles
    December 17 – 1 mile
    December 18 – 5.01 miles
    December 19 – 1 mile
    December 20 – 5.01 miles
    December Total: 86.32 miles and counting!
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
    um.... unofficial World Record?

    Yep! :lol::lol:

    Meant 1/2 of course.

    Shucks. I thought we might be in thr presence of true running greatness.

    You are, her name is @JessicaMcB

    Lmao guys I'm just your average ultra runner doing weird stuff and planning my next terrible awesome idea with the help of Google :D

    I think this will be your year for the sub 4 @PastorVincent !
  • weat0043
    weat0043 Posts: 172 Member
    Dec. 20 - 1.5km short elliptical jaunt just to say I did something.
    MTD - 34km/60km
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    So unplanned rest day for me. Had errands to run (EVERYWHERE IS OUT OF GF SUGAR COOKIE MIX WTF!) and I have this twinge in my ankle/leg. It was super painful yesterday going up an incline/walking fast. Much better today but trying to rest it a bit more.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    December goal: Keep kicking at Zumbro training
    Nominal mileage goal: Let's say 120?? I really don't know. Going for like 70% trail

    12/1- 7.2
    12/2- 8.2
    12/3- 9.5
    12/4- 5.8
    12/5- REST
    12/6- 6.5
    12/7- REST
    12/8- 8.4ish
    12/9- 9.1
    12/10- 6.6
    12/11- REST
    12/12- 4.1
    12/13- 6.6
    12/14- 4.9
    12/15- SW-LJ Rest day
    12/16- 6- ugh, so slow
    12/17- 8.1
    12/18- REST
    12/19- 7
    12/20-6.7

    Total: 104.7

    Today's notes: Today's assignment was 1 hour easy road run. Since we had mommy/daddy date last night, I slept in this morning. Finally got to my run at 1945 this evening. Went out as the first snow was falling for the winter weather advisory we have. Went out there and got in just about 6.7 miles in my hour, for an 8:55 pace. I ended up with something a little harder than an easy run, but it felt good so that's what matters.

    Hope everyone had a Runderful day!

    2018 races
    3/28- END-SURE 50k
    4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
    5/19- Superior Trail 25k (Lottery)
    7/8- Afton 50k???
    9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile (Lottery)
    10/xx Wild Duluth 50k? 100k?
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    December goal: 95.71 miles

    12/1 3.51
    12/2 5.00
    12/3 rest
    12/4 4.25
    12/5 5.87
    12/6 4.30
    12/7 3.25
    12/8 rest
    12/9 6.01
    12/10 3.13
    12/11 rest
    12/12 5.20
    12/13 4.94
    12/14 ...more ornaments...
    12/15 5.10
    12/16 4.20
    12/17 Christmassytheaterconcertstuff
    12/18 helped dh "make" my birthday/Christmas gift: painted the kitchen/dining/library
    12/19 6.5 for my 65th
    12/20 4.25

    Total 65.51



    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:

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    Upcoming races:
    Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    7 miles agrivated the calf half way out but was able to stretch and slow the pace for a good finish.

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Man... I need to stop tracking calories. It is depressing. Ran 13 miles... and still was not enough to burn off dinner at Red Robin last night! :lol:
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    @PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
    So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    edited December 2017
    cburke8909 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
    So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.

    I did plan the meal - as in I planned to go stuff my face with bottomless fries and Red Robin Gourmet burger with Gluten Free bun. There are only so many options I have when I eat out so, I pick based on that limited set.

    I guess I will just have to see if I can fit another 13 miles in today :lol:
  • penko47
    penko47 Posts: 236 Member
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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Man... I need to stop tracking calories. It is depressing. Ran 13 miles... and still was not enough to burn off dinner at Red Robin last night! :lol:

    I just eat reasonably healthy, my nutritionist doesn't want me to count calories unless I gain or lose weight.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    cburke8909 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
    So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.

    I did plan the meal - as in I planned to go stuff my face with bottomless fries and Red Robin Gourmet burger with Gluten Free bun. There are only so many options I have when I eat out so, I pick based on that limited set.

    I guess I will just have to see if I can fit another 13 miles in today :lol:

    So true! I love Red Robin. We go once or twice a month. And I can eat their fries! There's so few places I can have fries that I will eat them when I get a chance. Plus, I don't really eat salads and I hate when I think I've found a new place to eat, only to find out their gf options are.... salad. :s

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