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 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 Spreadsheet is at home so I'll do it tonight. Starting my training for a 1/2 this month.                        9
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            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
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            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. 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 1
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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 . If any of you shoe addicts are interested in trying Salming btw my friends and family discount code is MCBRIDE20 16 16
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            Welcome newbies, @lisaloum , @Tacklewasher, @angelicasassy, @jdunham221 !
 March is a great month to run!1
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            @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
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            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 2
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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
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            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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