May 2018 Running Challenge

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    5/1 - 4 miles + strength training W12-A
    5/2 - 4 miles + …. TBD


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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    I MAY be guilty of some of these...


    37 Mistakes Runners Can’t Stop Making
    https://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention/37-mistakes-runners-cant-stop-making

    @PastorVincent Oh man, so many... 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27 (I once ran out of water 2/3 of the way through a 3 hour 80F trail run... it was misery), 31. Do I win some kind of award? :D
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    kristinegift wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    I MAY be guilty of some of these...


    37 Mistakes Runners Can’t Stop Making
    https://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention/37-mistakes-runners-cant-stop-making

    @PastorVincent Oh man, so many... 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27 (I once ran out of water 2/3 of the way through a 3 hour 80F trail run... it was misery), 31. Do I win some kind of award? :D

    Gosh, I hope so!
  • greyparks206
    greyparks206 Posts: 165 Member
    Temperatures are starting to push 90 degrees in the afternoons here already. Yuck. I managed to squeeze in a quick (for me) 2 miles this morning before work. I probably won’t have time to run again until Saturday, but I plan to do other types of cardio the rest of the week as a substistute. I will be very ready to be back on a regular schedule next week:

    April goal: 40.0 miles
    Today: 2.0 miles
    Total so far: 2.0 miles
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    7x400. I had programmed the Garmin and planned to do it on the bike path, but 5 minutes walking the dog at 7:30am in my tank top and shorts told me that it was too warm for comfort. So, treadmill it was. At some point I’m going to have to acclimate. But today is not that day.

    May tally: 7m
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited May 2018
    Sliedur wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
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    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu

    I think this would make a great shirt and I want one :smiley: I like the picture. Taking up martial arts at 56 and running at 58 I think I must have some of that haha. I'm definitely not getting there quickly, but I AM getting there regardless of my 'normal' life interuptions.

    Wow, the first day of the month and I actually got in about 1.8 miles, 3 miles total C25K week 6, Day 1. 40 minutes of advanced karate and two short brisk walks.

    Going back to lurking the forum...


    I'm planning to add some martial arts! I think all we have here is Brazilian jujitsu, which is fine- I don't know the difference in them.

    What did you take?

    And yes, @Orphia that design would make a nice shirt. @garygse 's design reminds me of a race car. One for conquring tranquil trails, one for passing everyone by :smiley:

    @BruinsGal_91 Is that a humming bird? Great pic!
  • geethanjalibarman
    geethanjalibarman Posts: 2 Member
    May Goal - 120km (75miles)
    2/5 - 5.22km (3.2miles)
    Total 5.22km (3.2miles)
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I'm loving and getting used to this Garmin 935; know I will probably never fully unlock it's full potential! One problem I've had though, I've tried & tried, but only 1 run has automatically synched to the Nike app. The others, I have either had to manually input or just start the app to run. I've "paired" it up I don't know how many times from the Nike app (just like I paired the Strava), it says it is paired, than nothing. Is there something else I'm missing?

    May Goal: 20 Miles & stay on plan

    5/1: 31 mins Yoga
    5/2: 2.03 miles - 2.03 miles done, 17.97 to go

    __________
    Yearly goal: 200 miles: Jan - April: 61.68 miles run - 2.03 = 136.29 to go!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    no run today (yet)
    we'll see. trying to rest before the race on saturday

    5/1-0mi
    5/2-0mi

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  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Just for grins, I googled "sisu t-shirt". There are lots!

    https://www.google.com/search?q=sisu+t-shirt&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS763US763&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3yoLxmefaAhVp34MKHQzeDpsQsxgIKg&biw=1707&bih=844&dpr=1.13

    Not that we shouldn't make another one... :)
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,881 Member
    Since my marathon is cancelled, I will be doing less running and more lifting, but I still plan to run 15 miles a week. although I am working 62 hours a week for the next month because my 2nd job thought it would be fun to try and work me to death or something like that, ugh so I will be happy if I can manage 10 miles a week

    5/2-3miles

    3/60 miles

    upcoming races:
    Montana womens run-5 miles-5/13/18
    Montana Marathon-9/16/18
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I have not set my May goal yet because I have no clue. May is typically a low mileage month for me because after my marathon, I usually take some down time to catch up with life and May is such a busy month in that regard. I am going to be ambitious here with a goal of 90 miles, but only because I should have around 35 after week one.

    Yesterday I did my final speed before Sunday's race, although it was an abridged version. I did the run with a pal from my training group, but I typically do the speed workouts alone. It was hot out and we agreed to take it easy. I thought that's what we were doing, but when we finished he told me I really pushed him, which caught me a little by surprise. With no real race goal in mind and being my first time training with a group, I have felt like I have been kind of slacking through this training cycle. Maybe I am better prepared than I thought. I hope so. Race forecast temperatures have been rising every day. I am very glad for the 6:30 start!

    5/1-5 miles (3 @ tempo)

    5/90
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I'd be super down with a SISU shirt.

    I hope I make it out today. There's a good chance soccer will be cancelled due to weather, which means no trail time. I am working from home so I could go out for a few road miles at lunch time, which is probably what I'll do. It's a bit drizzly and dreary here, but nothing to make it non-runnable out.

    Any other glasses-wearers? I use my backup pair to run in (both RX glasses and sunglasses) but I'm thinking about getting a pair of sporty running glasses with transition lenses that I can use specifically for running. Either that, or finally getting eye surgery. Suggestions?
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @cburke8909 What is your race distance and what level training plan are you using ? Does it discuss what "Speed Pace" means? I agree with you that sounds like a pretty killer workout. 6 miles at sub 5K pace, even with the recovery after each mile, is quite a lot. In my experience, usually intervals of 1600 or longer are done at slower than 5K pace or there are far fewer of them. But then again, I have never done a truly "advanced" plan, so who knows.

    @BruinsGal_91 -Awesome photo!

    @garygse -I love the design!
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    @fitoverfortymom I'm curious too. I get mild motion sickness sometimes when I run if I look too far ahead because of my glasses bouncing on my face.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Any other glasses-wearers? I use my backup pair to run in (both RX glasses and sunglasses) but I'm thinking about getting a pair of sporty running glasses with transition lenses that I can use specifically for running. Either that, or finally getting eye surgery. Suggestions?

    I wear my usual glasses, but they're unusually well-fitting and non-steamy. They do have transition lenses, which are non-negotiable for me these days. I've considered getting sportier/wrap-around glasses for biking and running on super windy or cold days. My eyes get really watery in those situations. To round out the "sports eyewear" topic, I also have a great pair of Tyr prescription goggles for swimming. They make a HUGE difference to my enjoyment of the sport.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,154 Member
    May Goal: 85 miles

    5/1: 6 miles
    5/2: 5.75 miles

    11.75/85 miles completed

    5.75 hot and muggy miles this morning. I have never been a morning person, but I have been enjoying running early before it gets too hot. I'm not sure what I will do for tomorrow's planned run. It is supposed to be raining all night and all morning tomorrow. I'll probably just have to suck it up and run in the heat tomorrow afternoon. At least my new shoes should be here by then.


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    Upcoming races:
    5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon
    11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    5/1 Run 4.36 Miles
    5/2 Run 6.02 Miles
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    5/1 = 6 hot and humid lunch miles
    5/2 = 3 miles and 30 minutes strength training

    May Goal Miles = 140 / May Miles to date = 9
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    I'd be super down with a SISU shirt.

    I hope I make it out today. There's a good chance soccer will be cancelled due to weather, which means no trail time. I am working from home so I could go out for a few road miles at lunch time, which is probably what I'll do. It's a bit drizzly and dreary here, but nothing to make it non-runnable out.

    Any other glasses-wearers? I use my backup pair to run in (both RX glasses and sunglasses) but I'm thinking about getting a pair of sporty running glasses with transition lenses that I can use specifically for running. Either that, or finally getting eye surgery. Suggestions?

    I thought about doing prescription glasses for running, but opted against it. I was afraid the curve, with the sports style, would exacerbate the fish bowl sickness (work issued ones just suck). Cycling though, they are great.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    __TMac__ wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Any other glasses-wearers? I use my backup pair to run in (both RX glasses and sunglasses) but I'm thinking about getting a pair of sporty running glasses with transition lenses that I can use specifically for running. Either that, or finally getting eye surgery. Suggestions?

    I wear my usual glasses, but they're unusually well-fitting and non-steamy. They do have transition lenses, which are non-negotiable for me these days. I've considered getting sportier/wrap-around glasses for biking and running on super windy or cold days. My eyes get really watery in those situations. To round out the "sports eyewear" topic, I also have a great pair of Tyr prescription goggles for swimming. They make a HUGE difference to my enjoyment of the sport.

    I tried transitions on my regular glasses and didn't like them, but I wonder if they didn't do a good job with the transitions job because my son has transitions and they are great. I have regular RX sunglasses for driving, and regular transitions don't work behind the windshield.

    I would love RX swim goggles. I was just talking to hubby about getting some. I love swimming but I HATE not being able to see when I do it. Kind of makes me panic, actually.

    I have a strap for my glasses so they fit snugly on my face when I run. I never feel the fishbowl/sickness at all.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    __TMac__ wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Any other glasses-wearers? I use my backup pair to run in (both RX glasses and sunglasses) but I'm thinking about getting a pair of sporty running glasses with transition lenses that I can use specifically for running. Either that, or finally getting eye surgery. Suggestions?

    I wear my usual glasses, but they're unusually well-fitting and non-steamy. They do have transition lenses, which are non-negotiable for me these days. I've considered getting sportier/wrap-around glasses for biking and running on super windy or cold days. My eyes get really watery in those situations. To round out the "sports eyewear" topic, I also have a great pair of Tyr prescription goggles for swimming. They make a HUGE difference to my enjoyment of the sport.

    I tried transitions on my regular glasses and didn't like them, but I wonder if they didn't do a good job with the transitions job because my son has transitions and they are great. I have regular RX sunglasses for driving, and regular transitions don't work behind the windshield.

    I would love RX swim goggles. I was just talking to hubby about getting some. I love swimming but I HATE not being able to see when I do it. Kind of makes me panic, actually.

    I have a strap for my glasses so they fit snugly on my face when I run. I never feel the fishbowl/sickness at all.

    I have some transitions also. I can see close (except with distance correction), so I have a hard time making myself wear them. I have a hard time finding that one spot to look through.

    I have some from work, and they are horrible. Personal ones are fine. So maybe you didn't get a good fit on the one pair?

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