March 2018 Running Challenge
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Hi all! After 2.5 months out with piriformis syndrome I am now 95% ready. My goal is to stay healthy and run-ready. Let's say 120k for March!14
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jdunham221 wrote: »New to running, but I’m setting my goal at 30 miles for the month
Welcome. There are a ton of amazing runners here. We have people of all experience levels, from folks just starting C25K to a sponsored ultramarathon racer, so alwasy feel free to join in conversations and ask any and all questions you have.3 -
Thanks @Stoshew71 for the amazing thread! Even though this school year I just can't keep up with all these amazing runners.
Thinking about my goal. IDK - got a couple long bike rides planned, assuming weather holds up. That will cut into my mileage. Going crazy lifting/strength training lately. So it will impact my mileage. Going to London March 29-April 6 so might get a couple long runs in the last 3 days of the month. Beats me--- roll the dice ... 75.
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My March goal is to actually run and not hurt my foot again. Only two runs in Feb. so I'd like to try and get out at least once a week in March. I've also started Couch to 10K from the beginning this time since I really haven't run for a month.7
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Getting going on C25K (again). I'll try for 20-25 miles in March, I don't want to set the goal too high. I'm only running two times a week - got to ease into it.
I'm wanting to make it three times a week in March. We'll see how that goes. I'll go back to lurking now until next update ha 
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Umm... I am going to go with a sliding scale goal. Even if all I get for the month is pt runs, that should be at least 5 miles. If I get some runs in outside of that but still have current limits in place, that should get me to 15.
So - 5-15 miles. Anything more is gravy. But I would like to actually meet one of these goals for a change.9 -
no goal for me. Doctor has advised to stay away from the gym and 'you'll lose weight anyway with this overactive thryoid' (erm - actually I run and go to the gym to increase my fitness, weightloss is a side effect)
a DNS to the night run 10k last weekend, and am pulling out of the 10 miler in a couple of weeks. My marathon dreams are looking sketchy at best.....
A friend told me something I keep trying to remind myself - and that is to Be Kind. I need to be kind to myself, and not beat myself up over not being able to do the things I want to do.
I'll be here, in this thread, running vicariously through everyone else. Please make sure you get some fantastic runs in so I can enjoy them through you.
It's going to snow here tomorrow (that's a big thing for us. The country goes into meltdown) so I am going to console myself with making snow angels.12 -
Hello - newly returned to MFP and working out after a long break. I am aiming for a "run a minimum of 2x/week for 30 min" goal to get back started.10
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Getting going on C25K (again). I'll try for 20-25 miles in March, I don't want to set the goal too high. I'm only running two times a week - got to ease into it. I'm wanting to make it three times a week in March. We'll see how that goes. I'll go back to lurking now until next update ha
Welcome! You're in a good place to get help/support with running. The runners in here are amazing and come from a wide range of experience, from others starting on C25K all the way to a sponsored ultramarathon runner. If you ever have questions about running or other health/fitness stuff, feel free to ask!4 -
Ok. I'm in for 85 miles this month!4
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@Sliedur welcome!1
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@Tacklewasher I'm tagging you because I think you'd like the support in this thread. 0
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »Tacklewasher I'm tagging you because I think you'd like the support in this thread.
Does that mean I have to add up my planned mileage? Spreadsheet is at home so I'll do it tonight. Starting my training for a 1/2 this month. 9 -
Not even March yet and already two pages deep. Typical.
Once again, not exactly sure what my goal should be. Last month I arbitrarily set it as 80 miles but only got 65 in. However, my real goal was just to start building my mileage back up and avoid a recurrence of ITB Syndrome.
So, this month I shall aim for 80 again, with the real goal being continuing to avoid the ITBS. I'll also be in Cancun for a week and I tend to not be very good about getting runs in while on vacation, lol.
Races
3/3 - Bill Fortune 5k
3/4 - Rock n' Roll New Orleans HM
4/8 - Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
5/5 - Hard Cider 5k
5/6 The North Face Endurance Challenge Bear Mtn. 5k Trail Run
6/3 George Washington Bridge Challenge 10k
7/14 - Women's Distance Festival 5k
9/9 - South Nyack 10 Miler
9/30 - Bronx 10 Mile
11/18 - Philadelphia Marathon (if I don't get into NYC via lottery)
12/? - Santa 5k5 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »Tacklewasher I'm tagging you because I think you'd like the support in this thread.
Does that mean I have to add up my planned mileage? Spreadsheet is at home so I'll do it tonight. Starting my training for a 1/2 this month.
I just know you've been bit by the bug.
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I'm going for 75 miles this month.
I did just under 60 for January and February, so I need to up it a bit as I'm now starting my half marathon training.
2018 races completed
1/21/18 Dreamfar 10k, Sharon MA (age-group 5/23)
2/10/18 Cupid's Chase 5k, Wakefield MA (age-group 4/24)
2018 registered races
3/10/18 Medway Shamrock Shuffle 5k, Medway MA
4/08/18 Holly Club Hustle 5k, Wrentham MA
5/13/18 Strivers Mothers' Day 5k, Natick MA
5/19/18 Martha's Vineyard Half Marathon, Oak Bluffs MA
9/29/18 Stride for Healthy Communities 5k, Wakefield MA
Potential 2018 Races
6/21/18 - J P Morgan Corporate Challenge 3.5m
6/24/18 - BAA 10k
July - TBC
August - TBC
9/16/2018 Louisa May Alcott Orchard House 10k, Concord MA
10/8/2018 Tufts Women's 10k, Boston MA
10/28/2018 Bill's Pizzeria 5k, Newton MA
11/17/2018 YMCA Metro North Half Marathon, Peabody MA
11/22/2018 Turkey Trot (TBA)
12/2/2018 Newton Holiday Hustle 5k, Newton MA
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I'm in for 96 miles this month.7
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Happy March all! Going into the month strong after my second sponsorship contract with Wunjo Sports going live today. I just need to get final signing to go live with sponsorship three and my season will be transparent in its gearing/funding. Legs are nearly 100% after the shenanigans in early February so I'll be conservative and put in for 400km.
Also, @juliet3455 you asked in February thread about my shoes through Salming but I only managed to photograph the treads for you today. For shame Jessica
This is the line up:
Trail3:
EnRoute:
Speed5:
The Speed is so fast that its kind of crazy to me. I cranked out 5km running sub 4 minute kms on what me and my HR monitor took as moderate exertion. Only difference is the shoes
. If any of you shoe addicts are interested in trying Salming btw my friends and family discount code is MCBRIDE20 16 -
Welcome newbies, @lisaloum , @Tacklewasher, @angelicasassy, @jdunham221 !
March is a great month to run!1
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