January 2018 Running Challenge

kat_ontherun · January 2018

I took a rest day on Sunday and was feeling strong and energized to run on Monday. Monday comes along, and all of a sudden I am up to my eyeballs in work - so no run. I actually became really agitated and tired as the day went on and so badly wanted to go just a couple miles but had no time. So today the plan is to make up for it and go on a nice long run. I'm not going to worry about speed, just distance today. Stay strong everyone! I believe that we can all reach our goals even when we have setbacks!

JulieS3103 · January 2018

Hi, I am new to the challenge. I've been back on MFP for about 2 months now logging my meals but I've never tried any of the challenges before. It looks like fun so for my first goal I'm going to say 35 miles. I usually run 3-4 times a week but I've been getting over some nasty sinus/cold issues. Tonight will be my first run in 2018 and I'm really looking forward to it, especially since it's not so brutally cold this week in Wisconsin

zdyb23456 · January 2018

1/1 5.9miles
1/2 5miles
1/3 13.1miles!
1/4 5miles
1/5 8.4miles
1/6 4miles
1/7 rest
1/8 6.67miles
1/9 5miles

I’m beginning to really hate the treadmill. The snow is melting, but the sidewalks are not clear yet. I think I will venture out tomorrow regardless. I can’t bear to do another treadmill run. I can tell my gait is different cause some of my toes are sore. Road running has not given me sore toes in these sneakers before!

cavyslave · January 2018

I'm in. I'm not new to running but...have totally slacked over the last 6 months due to injury and various other nonsense!
Goal for the rest of January 30 Miles with a goal on increasing each month. (Most of which will be completed with my rescue buddy Chester). I don't want to aggravate my old injury. I hope I can keep up with this thread!

MNLittleFinn · January 2018

JulieS3103 wrote: »

Hi, I am new to the challenge. I've been back on MFP for about 2 months now logging my meals but I've never tried any of the challenges before. It looks like fun so for my first goal I'm going to say 35 miles. I usually run 3-4 times a week but I've been getting over some nasty sinus/cold issues. Tonight will be my first run in 2018 and I'm really looking forward to it, especially since it's not so brutally cold this week in Wisconsin

Welcome! This is one of the greatest grouos/challenges on MFP. There are a lot of experienced runners, so if you ever have any questios, feel free to ask! They will get answered in a friendly way.

ceciliaslater · January 2018

2.5 miles on the treadmill today. Slower than yesterday @ 9:13 per mile, but still a good pace. Had to stop at 2.5 so that I could go to my step class. Tomorrow is supposed to be super nice (60+F!?! In January?!?! Yes, please!). I'm going to skip my strength class tomorrow and just go for a nice longer run (4-6 miles, depending on pace--whatever I can fit into an hour). That should get me mostly caught back up and on track to make goal.

15.5 miles completed of 60 mile goal

PastorVincent · January 2018

So like the weather is back to normal winter!

It was sunny and nice when I started. Put on SHORTS. Gosh glad I still have them and did not like toss them out after the last few weeks.

I did put a long sleeve top on, which proved good. I was fine for several miles, but as the sun set my hands got very cold and I pulled them up into the sleeves as best I could.

Roads were a mess of slush, water, ice, and salt. Some places I could have skated along, others I was leaping puddles. Mostly I stayed out on the road and tried not to get killed in traffic.

Still got 10 miles at 8:58 pace. So about 8 seconds shy of my goal marathon pace.

PastorVincent · January 2018

01/01/2018 - 3.0 miles @ 9:15
01/02/2018 - 6.5 MPH and 4% Grade for 1 hour
01/03/2018 - 6.5 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/04/2018 - 6.7 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/05/2018 - 6.8 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/06/2018 - Rest
01/07/2018 - Rest - Family Time
01/07/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 7 miles at 4% grade
01/08/2018 - 10 miles @ 8:58 pace

Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!

Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28

Next Races (more as I find them):

03/17/18 - Shamrock Shuffle Half Marathon
05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
05/12/18 - Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Ultra (I must hate myself)

2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

GrayduckMN · January 2018

Today's Run: 3.25m
Month Total: 8.25m

The temp in MN not only got above zero, it got above FREEZING. I slapped on my shoes and ran outdoors! I ran through a couple of puddles and discovered that running on the treadmill degrades my ability to run up hills, but it felt SO GOOD to get outside again. Woo!

2018 Goals
April: Goldy's Run 5k OR 10mile relay, depending on whether or not I am ready for a 5 miler AND I have a relay partner
May: Fast and Furry 8k
Oct: TC Marathon 10k

kat_ontherun · January 2018

Just went 5 miles - the farthest I've ever run in one session! It took me 64:18, but I don't feel that tired and I am proud of how far I've come. A couple of months ago I was so out of shape that I couldn't run for 10 minutes without taking a break.

If you feel too out of shape to start this challenge, just remember - if I can do it, you totally can too! Just stay positive and believe in yourself!

MNLittleFinn · January 2018

kat_ontherun wrote: »

Just went 5 miles - the farthest I've ever run in one session! It took me 64:18, but I don't feel that tired and I am proud of how far I've come. A couple of months ago I was so out of shape that I couldn't run for 10 minutes without taking a break.

If you feel too out of shape to start this challenge, just remember - if I can do it, you totally can too! Just stay positive and believe in yourself!

Awesome job! Thats awesome inprobement for just a couple months. Keep it up!

fitoverfortymom · January 2018

@kat_ontherun Way to go! I love those kinds of victories!

juliet3455 · January 2018

PastorVincent wrote: »

So like the weather is back to normal winter!

Yes it's back to normal

They really need an emoji with icicles hanging off her/his nose & ears

5 hr drive tomorrow night for Powder King Ski Hill 42cm ( 16.5 in ) of snow in last 48 hrs

LBgetsfit · January 2018

5.45km run

Jan total = 16.35km / 75km goal

sarahthes · January 2018

1/1 - 5.0 km
1/2 - 5.1 km
1/3 - strength + walk
1/4 - 5.7 km
1/5 - walk
1/6 - 8.1 km
1/7 - rest
1/8 - strength plus core
1/9 - 5.8 km

29.7/80 km

I did not brave the cold. Braved the gym instead, which was of course packed. I might try to get there before work on Thursday instead of after.

Upcoming Races:
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K
4/7/18 Jasper Half Marathon
4/22/18 MEC Trail Race #1 5K
5/20/18 MEC Trail Race #2 10K
6/24/18 MEC Trail Race #3 15K
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K
9/2/18 MEC Trail Race #4 10K
10/7/18 MEC Trail Race #5 15K

skippygirlsmom · January 2018

@kat_ontherun Fantastic job!

rheddmobile · January 2018

Back at it! We ran a new paved trail today, the Germantown Greenway. There's a 5k here on the 20th and we wanted to see what the course was like. It's very pretty back along the river - we saw a Downy Woodpecker and some bluebirds. We keep shaving seconds off our 5k time, today was 33 minutes 6 seconds. But the best thing about today's run was it's starting to feel like 5k ain't no thang.

Then, after running perfectly fine and feeling great, I did some foam rolling and yoga and put my stupid knee out! Hoping it feels okay to run on in a couple of days. This is the knee with no ACL - it just does whatever it wants to do, some days deadlifting or running is fine, some days it goes out when I'm getting out of bed in the morning. I wear a brace on it to run, but then it surprises me by doing something stupid at the time you'd least expect it.

Jan 9: 5k

RunsOnEspresso · January 2018

1/1/17 1.65 Leg Day
1/2/17
1/3/17
1/4/17 Biceps and abs
1/5/17 3
1/6/17 Booty Day!
1/7/17 Chest & Back
1/8/17 5.55
1/9/17 3

Total 13.2 of 50

I had a few sprinkles on today's run. Probably got more excited than I should. I really could have used it toward the end. It was getting warm. And when I finished the wind really picked up. No more runs this week until 5k on Saturday and 10k on Sunday. Just gonna go, have fun, and take my time.

PastorVincent · January 2018

kat_ontherun wrote: »

Just went 5 miles - the farthest I've ever run in one session! It took me 64:18, but I don't feel that tired and I am proud of how far I've come. A couple of months ago I was so out of shape that I couldn't run for 10 minutes without taking a break.

If you feel too out of shape to start this challenge, just remember - if I can do it, you totally can too! Just stay positive and believe in yourself!

W00T! That is the way to work it! Great job!

RunsOnEspresso · January 2018

I have a problem...

I need these and as far as I can tell they aren't available yet. I've been to this page several times over the last two days.

https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/special-edition-rock-and-roll-marathon-shoe.html?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTWpabU9UZzBOemc1TWpGaiIsInQiOiJyeDJXak43bkN1OVNuMWhGXC9rTGFnUkhqZlFYVHVSM2xmWlBOejBxdnBZZTRSWThIWEZ1MmcwaUgrYUxwanMzN2psM3p3R3JWMHNXQVcwSDRYSVNCWGc3a1g1Mjhuc295cStGMWRPek9cLzZqR3pTNityWitEaHpFeGE4blpuVGZNIn0=

ETA: after some more internet searching I found they are being released Friday!

January 2018 Running Challenge

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