July 2018 Running Challenge
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6.3 miles this morning. Didn't even feel like getting out of bed. But laced up and went out anyway, just trying to put one foot in front of the other. Ended up negative splitting each mile (except for mile 5), and felt better at the end than the beginning. Funny how running does that to a person.
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@shanaber – You don’t carry water with you on your runs? I can’t imagine going out for a 13-mile run (especially in the summer) without my trusty water bottle!
@missevil – Even though your evening run was rough, it’s good to change things up. Not every run will be a good run. It’s the bad ones that make us appreciate the good ones!
Welcome @JuliaMacEwan and @okishkash!
I've got a 7 mile trail race this evening but rain is in the forecast for most of the day. Wet trail I don't mind particularly although I will have to slow down even more for the slippery rocks but if it is storming at gun time, they will cancel the race entirely.5 -
7/1 - 5
7/2 - 0
7/3 - 5
7/4 - 3
7/6 - 3
7/7 - 3
7/8 - 4
7/9 - 0
7/10 - 5
7/11 - 0
7/12 - 3
7/13 – 2
7/14 – 4 Jackalope 4 mile trail run
7/15 - 3
7/16 - rest day
7/17 - had to get to work early day
40 of 60 miles
I need to make up so time at work so I got in early today so I didn't run. Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts for Skip. She is pretty much inconsolable right now. I told her don't worry 6 to 8 weeks and she will be fine, she scared to lose her scholarship, I told her that won't happen she is not the first athlete to come to school injured, she feels she let her coaches down, I said they are not let down they will only be concerned about you and your health. I told her even IF she needed 8 weeks off she could still run this season in the last meet or two. She just looked at me. Guess that didn't help. Anyway, even though her appointment is Monday I'm going to call the doctor on Thursday afternoon to see if he'll tell me over the phone. The other option is to have the trainer call him. I'm trying to give her worst case scenarios so she is braced for the worse. She sent me a text while I was typing this, on the way to gym I can do elliptical and do core work. That's my girl.10 -
7/1 - 15.0 km
7/2 - rest, 2 km walk
7/3 - 5.1 km
7/4 - 7.2 km
7/5 - 4.8 km
7/6 - rest
7/7 - 13.1 km
7/8 - rest
7/9 - rest
7/10 - storms
7/11 - 5.0 km
7/12 - 8.13 km
7/13 - rest
7/14 - 14.75 km
7/15 - rest
7/16 - rest
7/17 - 5.24 km
78.32/120 km
Today was one of those runs where the entire run felt like the warm up. Legs were slow and heavy for the first 3.5km. It wasn't even all in my head - I had negative splits. Anyway, got it done while the air was still relatively cool. We are still under a heat advisory. Going to be pushing 30C again later today with storms tomorrow.
2018 Races: (italics means not registered yet, only pondering)
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K 1:30:57
3/17/28 St Patrick's Day race 10K 1:24:53
4/7/18 Jasper Half Marathon 3:05:55
4/22/18 MEC Trail Race #1 5Kish 1:00:00? (Or 48:45...)
5/20/18 MEC Trail Race #2 10Kish 1:56:15
6/24/18 MEC Trail Race #3 10Kish 2:03:15
7/1/18 Canada Day 15K 2:03:04
7/28/18 Idaho Peak 10K Trail Race
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon (Half Marathon)
8/25/18 MEC Trail Race #4 10Kish
9/22/18 Heartbeat Run 10K
10/7/18 MEC Trail Race #5 15Kish
12/1/18 Santa Shuffle5 -
7/1-1.01mi
7/2-1.04mi
7/3-1.04mi
7/4-2.02mi
7/5-3.12mi
7/6-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
7/7-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/8-1.01mi(walked 5 miles at the renaissance faire)
7/9-1.01mi
7/10-1.5mi
7/11- 2.2mi (2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/12-1.04mi (1 hour aerial yoga)
7/13- 1.01mi (2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
7/14- 2.07mi (3.5 hours of aerial yoga)
7/15- 2.00mi
7/16- 1.01mi
i let the speed demon set the pace for the last half mile. whew! but i felt more under control. maybe i'll fartlek-my speed for the slow, hers for the fast
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Last week I complained that my “easy” 5K didn’t feel especially easy and got into this whole headspace comparing myself to other people. Thankfully many of you fine folks gave me the gentle kick in the butt I needed to shake myself out of it, and since then I’ve really tried to focus on running my own race, not anyone else’s. As a result my average pace is down maybe a minute/mile from the end of June and beginning of July, but I’ve now had two pretty great runs over 3 miles without needing to walk at all, and that feels pretty awesome.
I think I got caught up in chasing that sub-10 minute mile and lost track of why I'm running - because it's fun and good for me and makes me feel great! And something that occurred to me this morning too was that, if I have to compare myself to other people, I should consider myself lucky because as I was falling asleep last night I remember thinking “I get to run tomorrow!” and not a lot of people can or would say that. Because they're not bonkers banana-pants.
JULY MILES:
7/1 Su - 1:01:09 - 5.43
7/2 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/3 Tu - 0:20:33 - 2.01
7/4 We - 0:32:46 - 3.13
7/5 Th - rest
7/6 Fr - 0:20:19 - 2.01, lifted heavy things
7/7 Sa - rest
7/8 Su - 1:10:32 - 5.84
7/9 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/10 Tu - 0:36:20 - 3.41
7/11 We - 0:22:40 - 2.00
7/12 Th - rest
7/13 Fr - 0:10:45 - 0.89, lifted heavy things
7/14 Sa - 1:12:28 - 6.30
7/15 Su - rest
7/16 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/17 Tu - 0:33:55 - 3.09
Total: 35.17/50 miles
Races!
July 4: Red, White and Boom! 5K Chip time: 0:32:20
August 25: The Glo Run Night Race 5K
September 8th, 9th, 15th, or 16th: MN Brewery Running Series 5K-ish fun run
October 6: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 5K
ETA: Hah, per my comment about comparing myself to others: there's a woman in the coffee shop posing for pictures in a white sundress, highlights and fake tan (outside of a room reserved for a "special event") and I'm really struggling to keep the eyerolls internal. A big part of my problem here is definitely that I worry about people judging me because I'm a judgy kitten myself.
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July goal is 150 miles
7/1..... 5.00............ 5.00/145.00
7/2..... Rest............ 5.00/145.00
7/3..... 7.00............12.00/138.00
7/4..... 5.00............17.00/133.00
7/5..... 7.00............24.00/126.00
7/6..... 5.00............29.00/121.00
7/7..... Rest............29.00/121.00
7/8..... 16.00..........45.00/105.00
7/9..... Rest............45.00/105.00
7/10.... 6.00...........51.00/ 99.00
7/11.... 4.00...........55.00/ 95.00
7/12.... 6.00...........61.00/ 89.00
7/13.... Rest...........61.00/ 89.00
7/14.... 14.00.........75.00/ 75.00
7/15...... 6.50.........81.50/ 68.50
7/16.... Rest...........81.50/68.50
7/17.... 10.00.........91.50/ 58.50
Upcoming races:
October 20: Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Race (50K)
@midwesterner85 is copying me.4 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »I think I got caught up in chasing that sub-10 minute mile and lost track of why I'm running - because it's fun and good for me and makes me feel great! And something that occurred to me this morning too was that, if I have to compare myself to other people, I should consider myself lucky because as I was falling asleep last night I remember thinking “I get to run tomorrow!” and not a lot of people can or would say that. Because they're not bonkers banana-pants.
This is so true. I never put my pace down because I don't care one tiny bit what it is. I just like the discipline and the challenges of running, especially longer distances. I am slow AF and I don't give AF. I like training for races a thousand times more than running the race itself. When I do race, I start at the very back and start dead last so I can run the race by myself at whatever pace feels good. My brother says I am a dysfunctional anti-social zen runner. I kinda like that.
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Last week I complained that my “easy” 5K didn’t feel especially easy and got into this whole headspace comparing myself to other people. Thankfully many of you fine folks gave me the gentle kick in the butt I needed to shake myself out of it, and since then I’ve really tried to focus on running my own race, not anyone else’s. As a result my average pace is down maybe a minute/mile from the end of June and beginning of July, but I’ve now had two pretty great runs over 3 miles without needing to walk at all, and that feels pretty awesome.
I think I got caught up in chasing that sub-10 minute mile and lost track of why I'm running - because it's fun and good for me and makes me feel great! And something that occurred to me this morning too was that, if I have to compare myself to other people, I should consider myself lucky because as I was falling asleep last night I remember thinking “I get to run tomorrow!” and not a lot of people can or would say that. Because they're not bonkers banana-pants.
JULY MILES:
7/1 Su - 1:01:09 - 5.43
7/2 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/3 Tu - 0:20:33 - 2.01
7/4 We - 0:32:46 - 3.13
7/5 Th - rest
7/6 Fr - 0:20:19 - 2.01, lifted heavy things
7/7 Sa - rest
7/8 Su - 1:10:32 - 5.84
7/9 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/10 Tu - 0:36:20 - 3.41
7/11 We - 0:22:40 - 2.00
7/12 Th - rest
7/13 Fr - 0:10:45 - 0.89, lifted heavy things
7/14 Sa - 1:12:28 - 6.30
7/15 Su - rest
7/16 Mo - lifted heavy things
7/17 Tu - 0:33:55 - 3.09
Total: 35.17/50 miles
Races!
July 4: Red, White and Boom! 5K Chip time: 0:32:20
August 25: The Glo Run Night Race 5K
September 8th, 9th, 15th, or 16th: MN Brewery Running Series 5K-ish fun run
October 6: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 5K
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You totally hit on all the points that run through my mind whenever running. You literally plucked the thoughts right out of my brain, because I have the same feelings on the subject. I'm trying harder to just focus on my running and not be deterred by the others around me......though I think it's the competitiveness in me that continues to think those thoughts. HAHA.
It's a continual process for me to tell myself to focus on me, the only person that matters in this race and stop paying attention to everyone else. XD5 -
I'm coming in middle of the month-ish.. I can do 30 miles from now until the end of July, for sure. I will still try for 40 or 50 though. :-)9
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PastorVincent wrote: »
I compete with lizards. And lately cockroaches. Gotta love monsoon season! I'm the weirdo that if I see a roach inside, kill it! Outisde? OH I better not step on this poor creature.7 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
07/01/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
07/02/18 :::: 5.5 :::: 8.6
07/03/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 11.5
07/04/18 :::: 5.6 :::: 17.1
07/05/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 17.1
07/06/18 :::: 2.0 :::: 19.2
07/07/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 22.9
07/08/18 :::: 9.4 :::: 32.4
07/09/18 :::: 4.1 :::: 36.4
07/10/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 40.3
07/11/18 :::: 6.6 :::: 46.8
07/12/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 46.8
07/13/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 50.9
07/14/18 :::: 14.2 :::: 65.1
07/15/18 :::: 4.9 :::: 70.0
07/16/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 73.8
07/17/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 76.8
Treadmill this morning because of thunderstorms. Got in just 3 miles before my circuit training class. Funny how I always mean to get there earlier and get more time in. Especially hard to get moving when it's dark and stormy out and staying in bed is too inviting.
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7/1 = 8 miles
7/2 = 3 dreadmill miles and 30 minutes strength training
7/3 = 6 miles
7/4 = 5 miles
7/5 = 3 miles
7/6 = 12 miles
7/7 = rest day
7/8 = 7 miles
7/9 = 3 miles & 30 minutes ST
7/10 = sick day
7/11 = 10.5 miles
7/12 = 3 miles
7/13 = 8 miles
7/14 = rest day
7/15 = 10 miles
7/16 = 30 minutes yoga at home
7/17 = 6 miles
Another morning, another run. Does anyone use a TomTom Spark and know how to turn off the smart *kitten* commentary?
86.5/125 goal July miles12 -
This ^^^^^MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Last week I complained that my “easy” 5K didn’t feel especially easy and got into this whole headspace comparing myself to other people. Thankfully many of you fine folks gave me the gentle kick in the butt I needed to shake myself out of it, and since then I’ve really tried to focus on running my own race, not anyone else’s. As a result my average pace is down maybe a minute/mile from the end of June and beginning of July, but I’ve now had two pretty great runs over 3 miles without needing to walk at all, and that feels pretty awesome.
The day when I was able to run my first 5K without stopping or walking still feels like the biggest accomplishment in my 6 years of running. Now even after the 16 milers, I don't feel as satisfied as I did back then. But as I start training for my first full marathon, I hope to get that sense of accomplishment and pride back.
WTG @MegaMooseEsq! You should be VERY proud of yourself. You are doing GREAT!
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14 days and 31 miles to go, I can and will make this happen. Short run this morning felt pretty good, with no gait issues due to blister on ball of foot. Shooting for daily runs for the next 2 weeks, be they fast slow or middling I just want to get out there.
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@amymoreorless LOL! If my Garmin tried pulling a stunt like that, it would be taking a dip in the toilet....6
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amymoreorless wrote: »7/1 = 8 miles
7/2 = 3 dreadmill miles and 30 minutes strength training
7/3 = 6 miles
7/4 = 5 miles
7/5 = 3 miles
7/6 = 12 miles
7/7 = rest day
7/8 = 7 miles
7/9 = 3 miles & 30 minutes ST
7/10 = sick day
7/11 = 10.5 miles
7/12 = 3 miles
7/13 = 8 miles
7/14 = rest day
7/15 = 10 miles
7/16 = 30 minutes yoga at home
7/17 = 6 miles
Another morning, another run. Does anyone use a TomTom Spark and know how to turn off the smart *kitten* commentary?
86.5/125 goal July miles
Good grief, I would NOT be a fan of that kind of "encouragement" either!4 -
I’m in for 50 miles.
7/17–3 miles5 -
This ^^^^^MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Last week I complained that my “easy” 5K didn’t feel especially easy and got into this whole headspace comparing myself to other people. Thankfully many of you fine folks gave me the gentle kick in the butt I needed to shake myself out of it, and since then I’ve really tried to focus on running my own race, not anyone else’s. As a result my average pace is down maybe a minute/mile from the end of June and beginning of July, but I’ve now had two pretty great runs over 3 miles without needing to walk at all, and that feels pretty awesome.
The day when I was able to run my first 5K without stopping or walking still feels like the biggest accomplishment in my 6 years of running. Now even after the 16 milers, I don't feel as satisfied as I did back then. But as I start training for my first full marathon, I hope to get that sense of accomplishment and pride back.
WTG @MegaMooseEsq! You should be VERY proud of yourself. You are doing GREAT!
I went back through my notes and I can't find the first time I ran over 3 miles without needing to stop - apparently I've been better about noting my struggles than my successes - not a big surprise there. I know I didn't walk at the 5K on July 4th but I'm pretty sure I'd managed it before. This past weekend was definitely my first long run without any walking in three or four weeks. It really does feel like something clicked when I decided to slow down again.7 -
^^^girlinahat wrote: »oooh @RespectTheKitty you'll be missed but I totally understand. I'm barely running myself but that's due to my own laziness.
You know where we are when you are ready or want to come back to us.
Yes do come back and visit us once in awhile
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