June 2018 Running Challenge
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i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."4 -
i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."
That sounds really boring. My normal route in town is to go to the park (about 1.6 miles when I go the long way), then do loops (1 mile around). I try to change it up since there is a criss-cross in the middle - so I can do figure 8's sometimes to change direction. But I'm already getting really bored with this... it is pretty close to treadmill boring. Since I should have time, I'm going to head out of town for my long run this weekend and run somewhere I've only been one or a few times.4 -
June 1 – 9.51 miles (4.5 miles of hill repeats)
June 2 – 7.82 miles (trails)
June 4 – 5.02 miles
June 6 – 5 miles
June 7 – 5.07 miles
June 11 – 7.09 miles
June 13 – 5 miles
June 16 – 6.2 miles
June 18 – 5.03 miles
June 20 – 5.2 miles
June 21 – 6.2 miles (Beaver 10K)
Thanks @Scott6255 and @ddmom0811!
Thanks @PastorVincent! This picture was before that last hilly mile!
@BruinsGal_91 – Great pace on your challenge run last night even if it was slower than last year! Glad you had fun.
Welcome @runningSalmon!
Good luck in your race tomorrow @cburke8909
Upcoming Races:
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September 1 – Iron Mountain 16-Miler
September 7-8 – Blue Ridge Relay
October 20 – Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon
November 11 – Rock n Roll Vegas Half Marathon
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midwesterner85 wrote: »i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."
That sounds really boring. My normal route in town is to go to the park (about 1.6 miles when I go the long way), then do loops (1 mile around). I try to change it up since there is a criss-cross in the middle - so I can do figure 8's sometimes to change direction. But I'm already getting really bored with this... it is pretty close to treadmill boring. Since I should have time, I'm going to head out of town for my long run this weekend and run somewhere I've only been one or a few times.
I do have some technical challenges in my yard. A ravine and loads of trees. It would get dull quickly. Or go ADD and I'd have to grab the chainsaw to clear out/cut back an area, or haul felled trees or wanna gather the leaves 3 feet deep in a low area. Then id complain to DH that i want a fence, or fill dirt or an area terraced. Haha! Its just be a yard work day!2 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."
That sounds really boring. My normal route in town is to go to the park (about 1.6 miles when I go the long way), then do loops (1 mile around). I try to change it up since there is a criss-cross in the middle - so I can do figure 8's sometimes to change direction. But I'm already getting really bored with this... it is pretty close to treadmill boring. Since I should have time, I'm going to head out of town for my long run this weekend and run somewhere I've only been one or a few times.
I do have some technical challenges in my yard. A ravine and loads of trees. It would get dull quickly. Or go ADD and I'd have to grab the chainsaw to clear out/cut back an area, or haul felled trees or wanna gather the leaves 3 feet deep in a low area. Then id complain to DH that i want a fence, or fill dirt or an area terraced. Haha! Its just be a yard work day!
Just think of the workout that would be and the calories you could burn though! You might end up with a place for track type workouts - just sayin
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midwesterner85 wrote: »i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."
That sounds really boring. My normal route in town is to go to the park (about 1.6 miles when I go the long way), then do loops (1 mile around). I try to change it up since there is a criss-cross in the middle - so I can do figure 8's sometimes to change direction. But I'm already getting really bored with this... it is pretty close to treadmill boring. Since I should have time, I'm going to head out of town for my long run this weekend and run somewhere I've only been one or a few times.
I do have some technical challenges in my yard. A ravine and loads of trees. It would get dull quickly. Or go ADD and I'd have to grab the chainsaw to clear out/cut back an area, or haul felled trees or wanna gather the leaves 3 feet deep in a low area. Then id complain to DH that i want a fence, or fill dirt or an area terraced. Haha! Its just be a yard work day!
Just think of the workout that would be and the calories you could burn though! You might end up with a place for track type workouts - just sayin
It would definitely lend opportunity to trail racing!0 -
6/1/2018 rest
6/2/2018 2.65 miles
6/3/2018 9.05 miles
6/4/2018 rest
6/5/2018 3 miles
6/6/2018 2.1 miles
6/7/2018 2.5 miles
6/8/2018 2 miles
6/9/2018 2.15 miles
6/10/2018 2 miles
6/11/2018 rest
6/12/2018 poor planning
6/13/2018 poor planning
6/14/2018 2.4 miles
6/15/2018 2.75 miles
6/16/2018 2.5 miles
6/17/2018 10 miles
6/18/2018 rest
6/19/2018 4 miles
6/20/2018 2.9 miles
6/21/2018 2.8 miles
6/22/2018 3 miles
Total 55.8 miles /80-85
I was scheduled for hill repetitions of 1 minute zone 5 and 2 minutes recovery. I decided to just d them on my normal route since my incline is barely long enough for 30 seconds. I did incorporate 3 different inclines into the 8 repetitions. My legs were dead and my recovery turned from super sliw jog for 2 minutes to walk at least 30 seconds then slow jog.
I once tried to run in my backyard. It's waaaaaaaay too small. I got bored after about 2 laps/5ish minutes. It was just to warm up for weights but might as well jog in place.1 -
girlinahat wrote: »
Big Race packing time. I know it’s not until Saturday, but I need to leave straight from work so had to prep tonight.
Note a few unusual items:
A tent. Yes, I’m camping, before and after
A dress. For the barn dance after. Yes, I’ll be expected to dance
A second set of kit. That’s for the ‘fun’ race the next day. A so-called ‘Chaos Race’ apparently it begins with all your shoes in a pile, before you run up a hill (yes, a hill) and down again.
First Aid kit includes tick removers and full strength DEET insect repellant for evil Blandford flies which are out in force.
George the squeaky cow.
A hip flask. Because. Spiced rum really eases muscle pain after a race....
I’m not bothering with a full hydration pack as there’ll be aid stations with goodies, but I’m mixing up a strong tailwind mix to have. It worked ok for me last time I did a long run.
I’ve just prepped some food for before the race, taking a camping stove but there’s plenty of food (and rumours of ice cream and beer) on site.
Here’s hoping to come home with a medal!!!
They don't have the hearts-eyes-emoji, but I see this picture and want to emoji-you that x100. Have the best ,best, best, best race ever.
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I must be hormonal right now because I yelled at my radio app for playing too many of the same damn commercials!
I need a better app to listen to. I'm not really into podcasts, or rather haven't found any that hold my attention. What I am looking forward to is tomorrow morning's Sports Medicine Weekly show. Love that show, always so interesting. They frequently talk about running and running injuries. That's what I need... a running podcast!
Today was about 3.5 miles again, mostly walking uphill but about a mile of actual running in there. Saving my energy for a nice long run tomorrow.
Addendum: Just checked my cycle app, it's about that TOM for me. So I am indeed hormonal. Whee!9 -
6/1 – 0
6/2 – 2
6/3 – 2
6/4 – 2
6/5 – 2
6/6 rest day
6/7 – 3
6/8 – 2
6/9 – 2
6/10 –rest
6/11 – 3
6/12 - 3
6/13 - rest day
6/14 - 4 long run ☹
6/15 - 2 ugh
6/16 - 3.1
6/17 – 4
6/18 – rest day
6/19 - 4 miles
6/20 - unscheduled rest day
6/21 – 4
6/22 - 3
46 out of 50 miles
@PastorVincent I totally love the house, I hope it all works out. The stone is amazing! We didn’t have a spring either….50 to 95 and nothing inbetween
@ddmom0811 I might have to check out the transform app, I need to transform lots of things ha ha
@cburke8909 good luck tomorrow I hope the weather holds off for the picnic
@midwesterner85 glad the knee wasn’t anything more serious
@zdyb23456 yeah a bird hitting my arm during a run in the dark would make me pass out ha ha
@Elise4270 if you buy me tacos I’ll come work for you
Good luck on the half @fitoverfortymom
@MobyCarp glad the Achilles is feeling better
@seanevan10 who the heck does pool maintenance in the summer?
@girlinahat looks like you have at it. I have to ask why George the sqeaky cow?
@jele30 that weather sounds perfect
@Teresa502 great pictures, you look like you are enjoying the race. The last mile all up hill is just evil.
@Scott6255 glad the Achilles and calf are feeling good
@BruinsGal_91 I just can’t imagine that many runners. Nice time glad you had a good time.
Welcome @runningSalmon
Ha ha @Elise4270 I can see you and the dogs out in the yard on the path
Skip and I are running the Runway 5K tomorrow. Straight 3.1 flat down the Huntsville Airport Runway with 1500 of my closest friends. Haha Most of you know I HATE HATE HATE straight runs, I love to turn turn turn so this should be fun
Just found out there is a Half Marathon in December in the town Skip is going to school. Oh what a great excuse to head out that way. Wait she might be on break then. ha ha
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I went for a walk last night because it was hot hot hot and then found about 2km in that it had turned into perfect running weather because a breeze sprang up and clouds rolled in. But I wasn't wearing running gear
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No run this morning - thunderstorm. Supposed to be stormy all day but I optimistically brought my kit to work and I'll run home if it doesn't look too threatening out. Otherwise I guess I'm watching for a break in the clouds all evening!0 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
I'd considered doing the same thing. Set out a sprinkler... But it'd drive my dogs nuts!
"Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Where we goin'? Already been there. Already been there. Already been there. I'ma sit and just watch you go no where..."
That sounds really boring. My normal route in town is to go to the park (about 1.6 miles when I go the long way), then do loops (1 mile around). I try to change it up since there is a criss-cross in the middle - so I can do figure 8's sometimes to change direction. But I'm already getting really bored with this... it is pretty close to treadmill boring. Since I should have time, I'm going to head out of town for my long run this weekend and run somewhere I've only been one or a few times.
I do have some technical challenges in my yard. A ravine and loads of trees. It would get dull quickly. Or go ADD and I'd have to grab the chainsaw to clear out/cut back an area, or haul felled trees or wanna gather the leaves 3 feet deep in a low area. Then id complain to DH that i want a fence, or fill dirt or an area terraced. Haha! Its just be a yard work day!
I have this obstacle in my yard from a storm a couple weeks ago. I've since cut some of the small branches off, but the main part remains until a co-worker comes with his chainsaw to use for firewood.
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Slow couple of miles this morning - I made some poor decisions the last couple of days and am still paying for it. But I got out and ran, and that's the important thing. And we're flying to the west coast today - two days in Portland followed by three in Vancouver (assuming that Canada hasn't closed the border in disgust). I risked putting my running clothes in the dryer so they'd be ready to pack, hopefully I actually get some miles in while I'm gone. My spouse just told me he really NEEDS to buy some $750 shoes before the trip, so this vacation is definitely off to a good start. Time for a nap.
JUNE MILES:
6/1 Fr - 0:26:41 - 2.40
6/2 Sa - 0:54:37 - 4.73
6/3 Su - rest
6/4 Mo - lifted heavy things
6/5 Tu - 0:32:23 - 3.00
6/6 We - 0:22:47 - 2.11
6/7 Th - 0:11:16 - 0.96 warm up run, lifted heavy things
6/8 Fr - 2.01
6/9 Sa - 0:21:35 - 1.54 - (fun run), 0:32:07 - 3.00
6/10 Su - rest
6/11 Mo - lifted heavy things
6/12 Tu - 0:27:29 - 2.57
6/13 We - rest
6/14 Th - 0:25:52 - 2.27
6/15 Fr - lifted heavy things
6/16 Sa - weather mandated rest
6/17 Su - lifted heavy things
6/18 Mo - 0:32:41 - 3.01
6/19 Tu - 0:59:00 - 5.11
6/20 We - rest
6/21 Th - 1.00-ish warm-up run, lifted heavy things
6/22 Fr - 0:22:39 - 2.00
Total Ran: 35.71 miles
June Goal: Running
Races!
July 4: Red, White and Boom! 5K
October 6: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 5K (thinking about switching to 10K)
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Thanks for the thanks from people and good luck to everyone else racing or even just getting out for a run this weekend.
@fitoverfortymom – the guys that organise my race tomorrow tend to make it more like a family fun event (although this one is around the Cerne Abbas Giant, he’s an ancient monument with a particularly LARGE appendage so there’ll be quite a lot of rude references all weekend….) There’s dancing, crazy races and silly starts, whilst still being super well organised and managed races.
@skippygirlsmom George is a baton for a relay. So there’s something called a ‘Frolic’ race, where you run laps, and can run these in teams as a relay. Each lap is around 10k, and last year there were people trying to do their first 50 miler like that. Rather than an ordinary baton, they decided (because the Race Director is nuts) to use squeaky toys. People collect them. I kid you not. As to why a female cow is called George.....too much reading of Enid Blyton as a kid. I plan to collect others and name them Julian, Dick, Ann and Timmy....
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Goal is 30 miles by the 30th.
June 18- Easy 3 miles 35:10
June 19- 3.2 miles 38:20 Took it easy- HIIT class tonight.
June 20- Another easy 3 miles in 36:00 as I am sore from my knees to my neck from last nights HIIT class
June 21- 4.65 Miles 47:12 Hill intervals
June 22- Upper body strength. No run
Race goal- The Moose Is Loose 10K trail run July 14. Under an hour.
@PastorVincent and @RunsOnEspresso - Ha! I thought about that when I posted! This is the Canadian version of packing
@shanaber - Thanks! My mother in law makes them. I think she may have been Amish in a past life- she definitely has a talent.1 -
6/4- 3.25
6/5- 3.25
6/6- 4.26
6/7- 2.0
6/8- 4.25
6/18- 3.25
6/19- 2.16
6/21- 2.0
6/22- 3.12
Total: 27.56/50
Days: 9/20
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midwesterner85 wrote: »
I have this obstacle in my yard from a storm a couple weeks ago. I've since cut some of the small branches off, but the main part remains until a co-worker comes with his chainsaw to use for firewood.
I'm thinking Steeplechase
@girlinahat I love that!!!1 -
i don't usually do the forums on the weekend so i don't have a race but i do have a fun run.
for global sports bra squad day
of course it's by the lake and it will be chilly to start. i'm just hoping there will be some slow people because the hosts are fast6 -
June goal: 75 miles
6/3: 6.5 miles
6/5: 4.3 miles
6/6: 4.5 miles
6/7: 5 miles
6/10: 7.2 miles
6/12: 4.3 miles
6/13: 4.5 miles
6/14: 4.5 miles
6/15: 3.4 miles
6/17: 6.5 miles
6/19: 5.2 miles
6/20: 5 miles
6/21: 4.3 miles
6/22: 4.6 miles
69.8/75 miles
I ran 4.6 miles this morning. It wasn't quite as humid as yesterday, but it was still a tough run. I felt slow and then I was annoyed because I was playing Zombie's Run and about 3/4 of the way through my phone just shut off. I lost the entire episode and I didn't have time to start it over from the beginning.
@teresa502 That is an awesome race photo!
@BruinsGal_91 Sorry your race started out bad, but glad you had fun!
@girlinahat Good luck on the race. It looks like lots of fun!
@skippygirlsmom Good luck to you and Skip tomorrow!
@midwesterner85 That's a heck of an obstacle!
2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K3 -
girlinahat wrote: »Thanks for the thanks from people and good luck to everyone else racing or even just getting out for a run this weekend.
@fitoverfortymom – the guys that organise my race tomorrow tend to make it more like a family fun event (although this one is around the Cerne Abbas Giant, he’s an ancient monument with a particularly LARGE appendage so there’ll be quite a lot of rude references all weekend….) There’s dancing, crazy races and silly starts, whilst still being super well organised and managed races.
@skippygirlsmom George is a baton for a relay. So there’s something called a ‘Frolic’ race, where you run laps, and can run these in teams as a relay. Each lap is around 10k, and last year there were people trying to do their first 50 miler like that. Rather than an ordinary baton, they decided (because the Race Director is nuts) to use squeaky toys. People collect them. I kid you not. As to why a female cow is called George.....too much reading of Enid Blyton as a kid. I plan to collect others and name them Julian, Dick, Ann and Timmy....
That sounds like such a fun weekend! Hope you have a wonderful time and happy running!0 -
@skippygirlsmom That is about 4-7 ft. high, so it would be more like climbing/pulling oneself up and then jumping off again. Or just duck underneath it (maybe 1-3 ft. off the ground at various points). One wouldn't simply jump over that.1
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midwesterner85 wrote: »@skippygirlsmom That is about 4-7 ft. high, so it would be more like climbing/pulling oneself up and then jumping off again. Or just duck underneath it (maybe 1-3 ft. off the ground at various points). One wouldn't simply jump over that.
Oh no that's a wee bit higher than it looked in the picture ha ha0 -
@midwesterner85
run with limbo thrown in?3 -
@girlinahat ...care to expound on "George the squeaky cow"?0
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I know I missed @girlinahat and @skippygirlsmom for good luck race wishes! Hope you both have a great time!
So, so hard to keep up with everyone, but I keep trying 2 -
@Teresa502 great job on your 10k. Great pictures - you look marvelous.
@BruinsGal_91 Good job on the Corporate Challenge. Last year the start was like that for me, got lined up late because of rain and general disorganization and it was a nightmare to weave through. This year was pretty smooth though. Sorry it slowed you down but great job and glad it was fun.
Good luck with races this weekend @cburke8909, @ariceroni, @girlinahat (love the squeaky toy baton relay, and the, um, large appendaged monument), and @skippygirlsmom. Wishing you all the wind at your back and a cool breeze. Have fun!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
06/01/18 :::: 1.4 :::: 1.4
06/02/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 1.4
06/03/18 :::: 13.1 :::: 14.5
06/04/18 :::: 0.8 :::: 15.3
06/05/18 :::: 3.6 :::: 18.9
06/06/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 22.4
06/07/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 22.4
06/08/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 22.4
06/09/18 :::: 9.0 :::: 31.4
06/10/18 :::: 6.9 :::: 38.2
06/11/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 41.3
06/12/18 :::: 5.2 :::: 46.5
06/13/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 46.5
06/14/18 :::: 10.0 :::: 56.5
06/15/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 59.7
06/16/18 :::: 4.9 :::: 64.6
06/17/18 :::: 3.3 :::: 67.9
06/18/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 71.0
06/19/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 74.2
06/20/18 :::: 6.6 :::: 80.8
06/21/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 80.8
06/22/18 :::: 2.7 :::: 83.5
Goal = 110 miles
I left myself a little short of time to get my 3 miles in today (because the dog was being too cuddly this morning). Ran the streets and parking lots around the gym before my circuit training class started. Really nice morning out, but had to be careful of traffic because people were flying around trying to get to work on time. Not the best roads to run on at that time of day in an industrial/business area.
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Date Miles MTD ------- ----- ------- Jun 13 3.9 3.9 Jun 15 4.1 8.0 Jun 18 4.1 12.1 Jun 20 4.1 16.2 Jun 22 5.0 21.2
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Goal for June:
Continue PT for Plantar fasciitis
50 miles for June – run/walk depending on foot
Incorporate speed work on Tuesdays each week (also dependent upon foot is feeling)
06/01 Rest Day
06/02 - 2.80 - AKA 5K Race
06/06 - 2.01 (Global Running Day)
06/09 - 4.01
06/15 - 2.53
06/16 - 5.31
Total: 16.66/50
Foot has not cooperated since Saturday's run. Not going to make it to goal this month. I have a 6 miler on the schedule tomorrow, so we will see how that goes.
I have to go for a follow up visit to see the Sports Medicine doctor about my Plantar Fasciitis on Monday. Today was the last Physical Therapy session he ordered, so we will see what Monday brings.
I did register for my July and October races today. July race I can walk if need be and I am praying I am better by October to run the Cane Field Classic. A machete as a medal is always a great reason to run through sugar cane fields.
Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018 - Done
Mardi Gras Mambo 10K - 02/17/2018 - Done
Q50 Races Sunset Gulf - 6.5 miles 3/24/2018 -DNS
Fat Boy 5K - 04/14/2018 - Cancelled due to Tornado Warning
Active for Autism 5K - 05/05/2018 - Done - Walked
AKA CANN 5K - 06/02/2018 - Done - Run/Walk
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 -
August Race - ?
Saints Kick Off Run - 09/08/2018 -?
WHOA Racing Cane Field Classic 2018 (Machete 7 – 1 mile/4 mile/2mile) 10/13/2018-
Cajun Cup OR Middendorf's Manchac Run - 11/10/2018 - ?
St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend 10K - 12/01/ 20189 -
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
22/06 3.19 miles
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Picked up my shirt and number a little bit ago. Going to run the 10K Wilma Rudolph Charity Run in the morning. Weather looks to be awesome.
God Speed to racers and just running for the joy of it!9
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