June 2018 Running Challenge

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  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,555 Member
    @mcw2018mfp I know that it must be terrifying to think you might run into a bear; enough that you carry a knife with you when you run. But come on, that sounds pretty bad a** to say you carry a knife with you on runs ;)
    Stay safe!!!
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,262 Member
    01/06 3.52 miles
    05/06 3.09 miles
    07/06 3.13 miles
    20/06 3.12 miles
    21/06 3.18 miles



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  • ladysnickerdoo
    ladysnickerdoo Posts: 61 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    ladysnickerdoo wrote: »
    Today was supposed to be a rest day but I really felt like running so out I went...in the rain. Well ok, more of a mist but it actually felt good. Kept me cool!
    I have been driving to a paved walking path near my house but today I decided to use my warmup to get there. Almost made it. Needed to run the first set on the street but then finished up the other 5 with two laps around the path, then used my cooldown to walk back home. Went a bit over the 29 minutes I had planned but got some extra distance.
    Will see tomorrow if I need a rest day or if I'm going to start week 3 of the C25K. I'm a bit worried because I have been doing 90 seconds running/2 minutes walking and week 3 has me jumping to 3 minutes running/3 minutes walking. Not sure if I can run for 3 minutes straight yet...
    Anyway, run/walk this morning was 2.4 miles in 35 minutes.

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    That's slightly different from the version of C25k I'm currently using with a friend, but we're on week 3 and have had some similar jumps (doubling from 1 to 2 minutes running, then up to 4 this week), and don't worry - you can do it. It's okay to go slowly, just KEEP RUNNING! The first (or second) day or the new weeks may be the hardest, but your body will adapt during your recovery days (you're not skipping them, are you?) and it will get easier.
    I'm not usually skipping them, except for today. I usually try to get a walk in on my rest days.
  • mcw2018mfp
    mcw2018mfp Posts: 84 Member
    @Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
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  • bride001
    bride001 Posts: 153 Member
    Not much running this week. Plantar fasciitis still acting up. This week was suppose to be last week of physical therapy but they are asking for a couple more weeks to see if more PT will help. Foot is better than it was at the beginning of May when it started, but I still don't think it is completely healed. From what doctor told me, it could be month or years before there is no pain at all.

    Next week I am volunteering at our church's Vacation Bible School after work everyday, so not sure how much running will be happening.

    I will not meet my goal this month - hoping for a much better, pain free July.

    @RunsOnEspresso - Re: Rain: Your rain events sound like when snow or hard freeze events happen in Louisiana.

    @PastorVincent - Prayers that the house inspection goes well and the house is NOT a death trap.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited June 2018
    juliet3455 wrote: »
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    Thanks, @juliet3455

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @mcw2018mfp I know that it must be terrifying to think you might run into a bear; enough that you carry a knife with you when you run. But come on, that sounds pretty bad a** to say you carry a knife with you on runs ;)
    Stay safe!!!

    I dont run around bear, although a black bear was spotted abput 50 miles from here. We dont have bear. We have pigs, mountain lions, and coyotes (cant imagine a coyote being a problem. But i did hear a store ages ago about on that attacked a runner. It was rabid).

    I'd carry a knife. I just havent found a practical way to do so. You never know when some drunk *kitten* hillbilly will roll up on you and try to impress his friends with a trophy.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    NEW JUNE GOALS, REHAB SMART, 20 hours of activity Work up to 4 minutes of running (50 mpm). Bike all that I can bike.

    2---4.05mi, 61min (PT run)
    3---2.58mi, 55 min walk
    4---3.71mi, 54 min (PT run)
    7---3.42 mi, 47 min 5(2-1,2-2)
    8---9.35 mi, 43 min road bike
    10---55 min brick. 6.04 mi bike, 1.67 mi run 6(2,2)
    11---5.55 mi mtn bike, 38 min
    12---2.24 mi, 33 min 5(3,3)
    13--- 2.71 mi, 36 min 5(2,1) 3(3,3)
    13---5.55 mi mtn bike, 36 min
    14---4.85  bike
    16---6.22 mi, 84 min run 13(3,3)
    17---brick. 3.11 run, 5.16 bike
    18---2.21 run 7(2,2)
    19---7.33 mtn bike
    20---12.51 road bike
    20---1.74 run
    21---2.36 5(3,3) run

    MILES
    Running 36.0
    Cycling/MTN bike 56.5

    Upcoming Races
    July 22 Draper Lake Duathlon. Norman OK
    October 14th Spirit of Survival Lawton OK. Quarter Marathon
    March 31, 2019 A2A Undecided distance. Ardmore OK
    April 28, 2019 OKC Memorial Marathon (half)
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    9.1 miles - slower than I like overall, but started with some strides and didn't feel too bad once I got to the slower and consistent running.

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    06/01/18 - 0
    06/02/18 - 1 mile race & 5k race
    06/03/18 - 10 miles @ 9:52
    06/04/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:04
    06/05/18 - 0 :(
    06/06/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:30 including hill repeats
    06/07/18 -
    06/08/18 - 0 :(
    06/09/18 - 12 miles @ 9:29
    06/10/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:22
    06/11/18 - 9 miles @ 9:12
    06/12/18 - 0
    06/13/18 - 10 miles @ 9:26
    06/14/18 - 9 miles @ 9:12
    ...0...
    06/19/18 - 6.2 miles @ 9:50
    06/20/18 - 10 miles @ 9:10

    07/20/18 - Liberty Get Well Mile
    08/11/18 - Howl At The Moon 5k

    --More as I find them - need find a nice trail race

    2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

    The weather was still humid, but much better than it has been. Still too humid for me, not ready for this weather. I really needed a spring to ease me into it!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    mcw2018mfp wrote: »
    @Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
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    So, being raised in a hunting family, and having lived in the southern US for a long time... that is not what I think of when someone talks about "packing" protection. ;)

  • jele30
    jele30 Posts: 136 Member
    Ran during daughter’s soccer practice on the trail. It was a bit windy, maybe 70F tops, but no humidity. It was the kind of weather that I would have been chilled standing at practice in my t-shirt and shorts, but beautiful for a run.

    6/6 - 3 miles
    6/7 - 1 mile walk
    6/9 - 6.2 miles - 10k Race
    6/11- 4 mile walk
    6/13 - 2.5 miles/ 1 mile walk
    6/14 - rest/walk
    6/15 - 4.3 miles
    6/18 - 4 miles
    6/20 - 2 mile walk
    6/21 - 4 miles

    Total: 24/55 miles
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    mcw2018mfp wrote: »
    @Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
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    So, being raised in a hunting family, and having lived in the southern US for a long time... that is not what I think of when someone talks about "packing" protection. ;)

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that!

    I'm used to seeing holsters everywhere. Or the real smart ones that just tuck it in their waistband.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    mcw2018mfp wrote: »
    @Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
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    @mcw2018mfp - Yes, the knife is impressive but the quilt is beautiful! I also have the same fitletic belt but I don't use it much any more.

    @girlinahat - your race activities sound awesome - so much fun! Hope your marathon is great and you have a really fun time with everything!

    Lots more to catch up on but it will have to wait until tomorrow! I am too tired to update my mileage and respond to the posts tonight...
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    hanlonsk wrote: »
    Omg! @ereck44 when is this adventure? They currently have me working in the South Dakota/devils tower area.... if I am still up here when your adventure is we should totally figure out a rendezvous plan!

    ETA- I haven’t been up here enough to have much input on the area... other than watch out for deer.

    Cool! We are renting a house in Custer from August 26th to September 2nd. We wanted to avoid the Sturgis bike festival. Also I knew I would have a better chance of getting my vacation granted if we picked a time in late summer. How long will u be in the area? Definitely we should meet if you are still there.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
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    I no longer envy you treadmill runners and I will probably never step foot on one again. Not being able to “freely” change my pace is not fun. Lol. I was doing my warmup when my towel fell on the treadmill, totally messed up my balance and I went down and jacked myself up so horribly. Thank sweet Jesus I have a sense of humor, I just laughed at myself, and kept going. I think I’ll stick to running outside cuz even with the elliptical you still can’t “freely” change pace. Now I will baby myself for a couple of days cuz that s**t hurt. I played basketball and did MMA in college and have been hurt a lot worse but holy crap am I in pain. Treadmill skinned me alive. Lol

    I love my treadmill but I have a fear of the thing stopping suddenly while I'm running. It happened once at a gym I used to go to. Power went out in the middle of my run, and THAT was a rude awakening. Ever since then I've been scared it'll happen again.

    Treadmill mishaps are the worst! I have accidentally hit the stop button as well. Yeah, you really can't control the pace that much. Now I am just using the treadmill to warm up before lifting weights. I never think of it as a substitute for running outdoors.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    ereck44 wrote: »
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
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    I no longer envy you treadmill runners and I will probably never step foot on one again. Not being able to “freely” change my pace is not fun. Lol. I was doing my warmup when my towel fell on the treadmill, totally messed up my balance and I went down and jacked myself up so horribly. Thank sweet Jesus I have a sense of humor, I just laughed at myself, and kept going. I think I’ll stick to running outside cuz even with the elliptical you still can’t “freely” change pace. Now I will baby myself for a couple of days cuz that s**t hurt. I played basketball and did MMA in college and have been hurt a lot worse but holy crap am I in pain. Treadmill skinned me alive. Lol

    I love my treadmill but I have a fear of the thing stopping suddenly while I'm running. It happened once at a gym I used to go to. Power went out in the middle of my run, and THAT was a rude awakening. Ever since then I've been scared it'll happen again.

    Treadmill mishaps are the worst! I have accidentally hit the stop button as well. Yeah, you really can't control the pace that much. Now I am just using the treadmill to warm up before lifting weights. I never think of it as a substitute for running outdoors.

    Accidentally hitting stop, or knocking out the safety key is so common in my world that bearly phases me anymore. :lol: I am just so graceful and coordinated! :lol:
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,555 Member
    Looked like you were having fun on your 10K @Teresa502. Pictures are great!
    Good luck on your race tomorrow @cburke8909! Sounds like you are ready!
    Good luck on Sunday @ariceroni! I know you will kill it!

    Hope to get back to running on Saturday. Calf/Achilles have felt great the last two days. Will go slow and short just to test it out.

    Good luck to anyone else that is racing this weekend that I missed!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @Teresa502 you look so happy running!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @BruinsGal_91 Sucks you had a rough start, but great that you had fun! :)
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @BruinsGal_91 - Sorry you weren't feeling it but at least you had fun with your work friends!
    @Teresa502 - love the pictures! Great job!

    Very humid here as well ... but I guess normal for the six months of humid weather in Orlando.

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