March 2018 Running Challenge
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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.1 -
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 MCBRIDE2016 -
Welcome newbies, @lisaloum , @Tacklewasher, @angelicasassy, @jdunham221 !
March is a great month to run!1 -
I love running it completely changed my life but I have had to give it up for a while unfortunately, I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot and I have to take a 3 month break. I got a rowing machine to use while im not running but it just does not compare.
Almost 12 months to the day I started the C25K app I ran a marathon.9 -
March Goals:
1. Stay healthy
2. Continue training and trying to qualify for Boston
3. Run everyday (current streak 59 days)
4. Run at least 200 total miles
5. Have fun8 -
March goal of ZERO again for me. I'll be sitting over here with @girlinahat cheering everyone one!9
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I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?0 -
NikolaosKey wrote: »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!
Great to have you back @NikolasKey! Ease back in.
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?
I buy if I can when I get fitted and will price shop the next pair. I give the running store a shot second time around, but am not tied to them.
Last pair I bought the cheapest was SportChek. Online was $25 more.2 -
Can anyone recommend a sun block that doesn't feel nasty when you sweat? It's getting to be racerback weather and I noticed I'm already getting a "runner's tan."
Also, does anyone use lock laces and what's your experience with them? The flat laces which came with my Brooks are driving me berserk - they have no give at all and don't adjust when you move, and I have to practically unlace my shoes to get in and out so I have to try to adjust them perfectly every time. And if I slightly miscalculate my toes fall asleep.0 -
Hi all! Another group newbie here.
Trying to get my weight down a little bit to get my times down a little as well. Ultimate goal is a Fall marathon to redeem my late drop out of last year's Philly marathon (life got in the way, making too little time to train.)
I am starting to add more tempo and hill runs to work on speed so I will go for a # of days goal vs mileage. I am hoping for 4 days a week at least!6 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?
I buy if I can when I get fitted and will price shop the next pair. I give the running store a shot second time around, but am not tied to them.
Last pair I bought the cheapest was SportChek. Online was $25 more.
This is what I do. I'm ready for a new pair (just completed 400 miles on my shoes last night) and because the shoe I usually wear has been discontinued for a while now, I need to get back to the running store.
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Geez you guys, talkative much?
Welcome to all the newbies, this is a fun place to hang out although it moves fast!
I'm in for 115 km in March. Long runs are getting a lot longer, short runs are getting a little longer.
Upcoming Races:
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K
3/17/28 St Patrick's Day race 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 15K7 -
@JessicaMcB Those speed shoes are pretty!!1
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March Goal - complete weeks 3, 4,5 & 6 in C25K10
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BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?
I buy if I can when I get fitted and will price shop the next pair. I give the running store a shot second time around, but am not tied to them.
Last pair I bought the cheapest was SportChek. Online was $25 more.
This is what I do. I'm ready for a new pair (just completed 400 miles on my shoes last night) and because the shoe I usually wear has been discontinued for a while now, I need to get back to the running store.
Ok. Rationally I know this is the right thing to do. Ok. To the store it is.3 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?
I buy if I can when I get fitted and will price shop the next pair. I give the running store a shot second time around, but am not tied to them.
Last pair I bought the cheapest was SportChek. Online was $25 more.
This is what I do. I'm ready for a new pair (just completed 400 miles on my shoes last night) and because the shoe I usually wear has been discontinued for a while now, I need to get back to the running store.
Ok. Rationally I know this is the right thing to do. Ok. To the store it is.
Yeah, I do the same...2 -
I just added another race. Oops.
Also, I added them up and I have 13 races planned for this year. And I don't run my first one of the year until this coming Saturday. Oops.
Also, not entirely certain I won't be adding even more. Oops.
Hi, my name is Katie and I have a running problem.
Races
3/3 - Bill Fortune 5k
3/4 - Rock n' Roll New Orleans HM
4/8 - Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
4/14 - John Bellew Memorial Run 5k
4/28 - Run for the Wild 5k @ the Bronx Zoo (donate to my fundraiser!)
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 5k
Edited b/c I left off my Bronx Zoo run!9 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Can anyone recommend a sun block that doesn't feel nasty when you sweat? It's getting to be racerback weather and I noticed I'm already getting a "runner's tan."
Also, does anyone use lock laces and what's your experience with them? The flat laces which came with my Brooks are driving me berserk - they have no give at all and don't adjust when you move, and I have to practically unlace my shoes to get in and out so I have to try to adjust them perfectly every time. And if I slightly miscalculate my toes fall asleep.
I don't have lock laces on the pair I am running in now, but I've used them in the past and like them. I was actually telling myself this weekend that I needed to get another pair for my current shoes. I think they are more "givey" than regular laces.2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Can anyone recommend a sun block that doesn't feel nasty when you sweat? It's getting to be racerback weather and I noticed I'm already getting a "runner's tan."
Also, does anyone use lock laces and what's your experience with them? The flat laces which came with my Brooks are driving me berserk - they have no give at all and don't adjust when you move, and I have to practically unlace my shoes to get in and out so I have to try to adjust them perfectly every time. And if I slightly miscalculate my toes fall asleep.
I don't have lock laces on the pair I am running in now, but I've used them in the past and like them. I was actually telling myself this weekend that I needed to get another pair for my current shoes. I think they are more "givey" than regular laces.
What are lock laces?0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've always bought Asics Nimbus. I'm defs looking to make a change. Not sure why I still have anxiety about going to a running store.
Will they hate me if I do the "get fitted for shoes" thing, but then want to buy online? Does that make me an *kitten*?
I buy if I can when I get fitted and will price shop the next pair. I give the running store a shot second time around, but am not tied to them.
Last pair I bought the cheapest was SportChek. Online was $25 more.
This is what I do. I'm ready for a new pair (just completed 400 miles on my shoes last night) and because the shoe I usually wear has been discontinued for a while now, I need to get back to the running store.
Ok. Rationally I know this is the right thing to do. Ok. To the store it is.
Yeah, I do the same...
I need to get trail shoes and I'm at 300+ miles on my road shoes, so i can at least get my trail shoes in store and then have a sense of what my other road shoes options are. I love the Nimbus, but kind of want to try something different. I like the cushioning, but want less drop.1 -
Another new runner here! I just finished week 5 of C25K today - 20 minutes of run time with no walking break! It was slow (possibly got passed by a turtle at one point), but I did it! I'm setting a goal of 25 miles in March. Looking forward to following along here!11
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What an awesome company we have here!!!5
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