February 2018 Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Went for a bike ride today instead of a run. Wow, I really can get my HR (or at least perceived effort level, as my watch says my HR wasn't that high) up there on a bike. I felt so out of shape, although I know it's more that I haven't been riding much all winter. I clearly need to get back into cycling regularly, as much as the weather will allow. I thought the bike trail would be in a similar condition to my mostly-clear driveway, but parts of it were actually a solid sheet of last week's footprints/tracks/etc all frozen over. So I couldn't even fly down the hill and try to get momentum for the next uphill. Whew, that was a good workout!

    I've gone for a ride and barely make 6 miles and pack it in and decide to run for an hour because its easier! I bought a mountain bike so I can go slower and the hills are shorter! I agree the perceived effort feels greater than running.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @Link2Life Re: Strava. All I know to do is search for MFP monthly running challenge in the clubs. If you can't find it, I think we can send u a request by email. Just PM @7lenny7 , @Stoshew71, @seanevan10 or myself with your email and/or screen name.

    Disclaimer. Someone may know better than I. :wink:
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    katharmonic wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom glad to see you back, sorry you were so sick. Sounds miserable.

    Thanks @katharmonic I appreciate it.

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.


    My daughter was doing girl scouts up until a couple years ago. They told us not to go door to door, but we did anyway. We lived in an apartment complex and hit up every door in ours, the complex next door, and the ones down the block. My daughter easily sold over 700 boxes 2 years in a row. lol Then we got burnt out, cause it was a lot of work, and she only did the "in front of Kroger" thing.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    edited February 2018
    02/01/18 - 3.8 miles
    02/02/18 - Cross train // Les Mills //
    02/03/18 - 8 miles
    02/04/18 - REST
    02/05/18 - 3 miles
    02/06/18 - 3.25 miles
    02/07/18 - 2.3 (5 x 400 + warmup and cooldown)
    02/08/18 - 2.5
    02/09/18 - REST
    02/10/18 - 6.2 (official time 58:59)
    02/11/18 - REST
    02/12/18 - 3 miles
    02/13/18 - 4 miles
    02/14/18 - REST (unplanned)
    02/15/18 - 3 miles
    02/16/18 - Cross train//Bodypump
    02/17/18 - 6 miles (Trail)
    02/18/18 - REST
    02/19/18 - 3 miles
    02/20/18 - 3.3
    02/21/18 - 4.2

    MTD: 53.5 miles
    FEB GOAL: 80 miles


    Upcoming (and hopeful) Races:
    02/10/18 - Mardi Crawl 10k (official time 58:59 // PR // 1st place AG finish)
    04/14/18 - Rattler Mad Moose 10k (Trail)
    06/02/18 - Gluten free Gallop 5k (hubby and daughter have Celiac so this one's personal)
    06/23/18 - Slacker Half Marathon
    07/xx/18 - Something on a trail TBD
    09/23/18 - Xterra Mountain 8k (Trail)
    10/28/18 - Kooky Spooky 10k
    11/xx/18 - A Turkey Trot 5k of some sort TBD

    I think I have to fix some math on my log, but my run was awesome this morning. I've had a tough time figuring out what plan (because I need a plan) I want to follow for my 10k trail run in April. I've decided to do the back half of the Hal Higdon Novice 2 HM plan. It's the distances and frequencies that I enjoy running and can schedule without feeling like I'm cramming it in and no longer enjoying it. Last week was kind of dumpy but I think the fog has lifted after this morning's run!

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Welcome back @skippygirlsmom I know the feeling.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @skippygirlsmom- I originally missed your post where you were sick. Sounds awful. Glad to hear you are on the mend. It's been an awful year for that!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom- I originally missed your post where you were sick. Sounds awful. Glad to hear you are on the mend. It's been an awful year for that!

    Same here. Ugh! So glad to here you are on the right side of that now though!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom- I originally missed your post where you were sick. Sounds awful. Glad to hear you are on the mend. It's been an awful year for that!

    Same here. Ugh! So glad to here you are on the right side of that now though!

    Me three. Glad you are feeling better @skippygirlsmom :)
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Thanks everyone. Now the process of getting my lungs and legs to catch up lol.

    @Stoshew71 I know it had you for a while too. It's upsetting me because of Oak Barrel but I knew that wouldn't be a PR course for me so it will be what it is.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    Thanks everyone. Now the process of getting my lungs and legs to catch up lol.

    @Stoshew71 I know it had you for a while too. It's upsetting me because of Oak Barrel but I knew that wouldn't be a PR course for me so it will be what it is.

    You will still like Oak Barrel. It's a fun race, awesome post race bling, and great food. Plus tour of the distillery.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    02/01/2018 - 7.2 MPH for 7.2 Miles @ 4% grade
    02/02/2018 - Shoe Shopping
    02/03/2018 - 17 miles @ 9:50
    02/04/2018 - Family trip to DQ instead
    02/05/2018 - 10 miles at 10:04 pace
    02/06/2018 - Meetings and such
    02/07/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 10 miles @ 4% grade
    02/08/2018 - Meetings
    02/09/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 10 miles @ 4% grade
    02/10/2018 - Shoe shopping - again
    02/11/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:01 pace
    02/12/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:33 pace
    02/13/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:22 pace
    02/14/2018 - Rest
    02/15/2018 - 7 miles @ 8:31 pace
    02/16/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 8 miles @ 4% grade
    02/17/2018 - Nada
    02/18/2018 - Car Show with son
    02/19/2018 - 11 miles @ 9:29
    02/20/2018 - 15 miles @ 9:45
    02/21/2018 - 9 miles @ 8:41
    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 + 5k + 1mile
    04/07/18 - Achilles 9.3 Challange (10k and 5k back to back)
    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)
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Guys... 58 feels freaking cold right now. Im gonna end up in a ling sleeve top for my run and then I'll probably overheat.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    Guys... 58 feels freaking cold right now. Im gonna end up in a ling sleeve top for my run and then I'll probably overheat.

    Pro Tip: You want to feel a little chilly when you start your run. You will warm up. :)
  • bride001
    bride001 Posts: 153 Member
    02/01/2018 - 4.01 miles
    02/02/2018 - Rest Day
    02/03/2018 - 4.11 miles
    02/04/2018 - 2.01 miles
    02/05/2018 - Unplanned Rest Day
    02/06/2018 - Unplanned Rest Day/Rain
    02/07/2018 - Rest Day
    02/08/2018 - 3.02 miles
    02/09/2018 - Rest Day
    02/10/2018 - 5.02 miles
    02/11/2018 - Rest Day
    02/12/2018 - 4.01 miles
    02/13/2018 - 4.05 miles
    02/14/2018 - Rest Day
    02/15/2018 - 2.22 miles
    02/16/2018 - Rest Day
    02/17/2018 - 6.29 miles (Mardi Gras Mambo 10K)
    02/18/2018 - Rest Day
    02/19/2018 - 4.02 miles
    02/20/2018 - Rest Day
    02/21/2018 - 4.04 miles

    42.80/65 miles

    This morning run was hot! Temperature was 63 F at the start with 100% humidity and I could feel the sweaty face during the run. Did get my mileage in. My cell phone is acting up and may have to be replaced before too long. My husband says I may have bent it.

    @skippygirlsmom - Hope you are on the mend!

    Girl Scout Cookies - No offers yet. Usually someone at work sells them for their children or on social media posts. None so far. They weren't out at the stores this weekend.

    Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
    Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018 - Done
    Mardi Gras Mambo 10K -02/17/2018 - Done
    Q50 Races Sunset Gulf - 6.5 miles 3/24/2018
    Fat Boy 5K - 04/14/2018
    BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 - ?
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    Guys... 58 feels freaking cold right now. Im gonna end up in a ling sleeve top for my run and then I'll probably overheat.

    Pro Tip: You want to feel a little chilly when you start your run. You will warm up. :)

    Hah I know that but I hate being cold, even if its just for like a mile. :D
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.

    Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...

    We only found out cause I sent my son out with his school fund raiser and someone actually made it clear they intended file a complaint if he showed up again. Did not believe it... till I looked up the law, and sure enough, it is real.

    Where I live, there are solicitation ordinances too. In my city specifically, they need to buy a license to solicit door to door. Frankly, I think it is ridiculous. It truly doesn't bother me if someone rings my bell trying to sell something. If I don't want to buy it, I'll just say no... is that really such a bother?!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.

    Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...

    We only found out cause I sent my son out with his school fund raiser and someone actually made it clear they intended file a complaint if he showed up again. Did not believe it... till I looked up the law, and sure enough, it is real.

    Where I live, there are solicitation ordinances too. In my city specifically, they need to buy a license to solicit door to door. Frankly, I think it is ridiculous. It truly doesn't bother me if someone rings my bell trying to sell something. If I don't want to buy it, I'll just say no... is that really such a bother?!

    My assumption was that it more out of concern for the safety of the children? IDK, Maybe not.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Another run in heavy rain this evening forced me to run a bit faster than I had wanted. Now I have two pairs of wet shoes that won't be dry for my run tomorrow. Time to hit the archives.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    2/1 - 6.5km
    2/2 - strength
    2/3 - 9.0km
    2/4 - strength
    2/5 - rest
    2/6 - 6.0km
    2/7 - 3.1km
    2/8 - 6.3km
    2/9 - rest owww
    2/10 - 8.3 km
    2/11 - rest
    2/12 - rest & cake (hubby's birthday)
    2/13 - 6.3 km
    2/14 - ate sushi & watched Olympics
    2/15 - 6.7 km
    2/16 - stretch
    2/17 - 9.8 km
    2/18 - rest (stretching)
    2/19 - rest (stairs)
    2/20 - stairs (25 flights, running)
    2/21 - 6.9km

    68.9/100 km

    I don't think I'll make my goal of 110km this month due to forgetting it only has 28 days. Revising my goal down to 100km.

    It was -7 today when I set out, -9C when I finished. Balmy. Legs are really tired and sore, and calves are really tight from all the stairs yesterday (and I've still got around 400 stairs to go for a challenge I'm enrolled in). I bought a foam roller a few weeks ago but haven't used it yet - I'll do some stretching and figure out how it works tonight.

    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
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    Another run in heavy rain this evening forced me to run a bit faster than I had wanted. Now I have two pairs of wet shoes that won't be dry for my run tomorrow. Time to hit the archives.

    Get one of these, they work great!

    https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-extra-large-boot-dryer-15fnsufsxlbtdryrxfbo/15fnsufsxlbtdryrxfbo

    For now, pull out the insoles, take out the laces, and stuff the shoe full of newspaper.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited February 2018
    Way to go @RunsOnEspresso ! Isn't it funny how different temps fell oddly different.

    You'd figure 58'd be warm. Today's high here was 31 with sleet/ frozen mix, yesterday morning it was 72. I shoveled off the walk today in pj pants, no socks, cowboy boots, a tee and a hoodie and was fine, it was 27 out.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @Elise4270 We have such dry air here that 58 feels colder here than when I was in Wisconsin. Plus we just had highs of 80s so the drop is crazy.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.

    Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...

    We only found out cause I sent my son out with his school fund raiser and someone actually made it clear they intended file a complaint if he showed up again. Did not believe it... till I looked up the law, and sure enough, it is real.

    Where I live, there are solicitation ordinances too. In my city specifically, they need to buy a license to solicit door to door. Frankly, I think it is ridiculous. It truly doesn't bother me if someone rings my bell trying to sell something. If I don't want to buy it, I'll just say no... is that really such a bother?!

    My assumption was that it more out of concern for the safety of the children? IDK, Maybe not.

    I think it is to stop the professional door-to-door salespeople, which can be very annoying, but there is no exception in the law for kids and I have heard of cases of people pushing it to court against the kids. *sigh*
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    Another run in heavy rain this evening forced me to run a bit faster than I had wanted. Now I have two pairs of wet shoes that won't be dry for my run tomorrow. Time to hit the archives.

    Get one of these, they work great!

    https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-extra-large-boot-dryer-15fnsufsxlbtdryrxfbo/15fnsufsxlbtdryrxfbo

    For now, pull out the insoles, take out the laces, and stuff the shoe full of newspaper.

    I just got one of those. Only used it once so far, but had 2 pairs of shoes on it and it mostly had them dry in 50 mins.
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