July 2018 Running Challenge
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@shanaber
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i started doing it so people who don't care about puppy pics don't have to scroll past. or if i have other awesome photos those that are interested can look, those that aren't can keep scrolling.
I'll drive up for the 5k
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Biked to the track for a short speed workout, then went to tennis camp.
I'm getting a good laugh from all of the church observations. I do find myself frequently feeling more connectedness with God when I'm out on a run in nature, than in some church services I've been to, and it can be easier to focus on things I'm working through while running... but since becoming a runner I also find my feet wanting to move more to the music when I'm in church, like my body's response is that running is a part of me and I should be running while singing. I guess it's all a part of who I am, and makes sense that things would "overflow" from one part of my life into other parts.
Upcoming races:
August 18 Chmielakowy Half Marathon (Krasnystaw)
August 26 Kolbudy 10k, Bąkowo (Kashubia)8 -
I just figured this out recently, too. You can also click the button that looks like a backwards P with an I beside it ("paragraph sign" what is that thingy called anyway?) and select Spoiler.@shanaber
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i started doing it so people who don't care about puppy pics don't have to scroll past. or if i have other awesome photos those that are interested can look, those that aren't can keep scrolling.3 -
Prime question of the day: I bought 3 paperbacks that had been on my saved for later list anyway, a box of Nuun, and a $0.99 Kindle book that was free after the $1 reward from previously accepting slower-than-prime shipping.
Rest day today. Not terribly hot, but annoyingly humid out. I'm sure it would feel better if I were running.4 -
So my legs are still pretty sore from yesterday's long run. They were when I went out this morning, but seemed to be fine once they were warmed up. I only ended early this morning because of the GI distress, which isn't really an issue right now. Since the leg soreness has returned, I'm thinking I'm going to skip the remaining 5 miles on today's plan and not run again tonight.7
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polskagirl01 wrote: »I'm getting a good laugh from all of the church observations. I do find myself frequently feeling more connectedness with God when I'm out on a run in nature, than in some church services I've been to, and it can be easier to focus on things I'm working through while running... but since becoming a runner I also find my feet wanting to move more to the music when I'm in church, like my body's response is that running is a part of me and I should be running while singing. I guess it's all a part of who I am, and makes sense that things would "overflow" from one part of my life into other parts.
I think my runs are often the most prayer-ful part of my week. And that's not just the "please, God, don't let me die on this hill!" sort of prayers, lol. It's very meditative and I feel a sense of peace on the trail that is sometimes lacking in formal church. That's not to say that I don't want to go to church--it's a necessary part of faith for me--but being outdoors and letting my mind go where it will seems to lead to a sense of connectedness, as you say, that is hard to find elsewhere.8 -
I have a geeky non-run related thing to share. I'm so excited I can't contain myself. It's like getting my Hogwarts acceptance letter.
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@seanevan10 that's great! I would be super excited as well.0
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5BeautifulDays wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »I'm getting a good laugh from all of the church observations. I do find myself frequently feeling more connectedness with God when I'm out on a run in nature, than in some church services I've been to, and it can be easier to focus on things I'm working through while running... but since becoming a runner I also find my feet wanting to move more to the music when I'm in church, like my body's response is that running is a part of me and I should be running while singing. I guess it's all a part of who I am, and makes sense that things would "overflow" from one part of my life into other parts.
I think my runs are often the most prayer-ful part of my week. And that's not just the "please, God, don't let me die on this hill!" sort of prayers, lol. It's very meditative and I feel a sense of peace on the trail that is sometimes lacking in formal church. That's not to say that I don't want to go to church--it's a necessary part of faith for me--but being outdoors and letting my mind go where it will seems to lead to a sense of connectedness, as you say, that is hard to find elsewhere.
Completely agree. I haven't formally been to church in years, but I feel closer to God when I'm out there giving it my all!3 -
@shanaber I get the points because I have an Amazon card. And if you are going to fly in from California and you want me to drive from Pittsburgh just to run a 5k at Lambeau, we better find another longer race nearby around the same time or at least plan a long trail run.... Driving 750 miles to run 3 is tough to justify... lol4
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Running challenge
1 July: 5.30 at 5:09 pace
2 July: yoga
3 July: 7.01 at 5:45 pace
4 July: yoga
5 July: 12.66 at 5:50 pace
6 July: rest
7 July: yoga
8 July: 15.2 at 6:01
9 July: yoga
10 July: 6.0 at 6:02 pace
11 July: yoga
12 July: 10.71 at 5:25 pace
14 July: 6.7km followed by yoga.
15 July: 16.51 at 5:55 pace.
16 July: yoga
17 July: 5.79 at 6:02, plus 3.9
18 July: 7.19 at 5:39 and yoga as well
19 July: 10.38 at 5:50 pace.
20 July: 7.39 at 5:39 pace.
21 July: 6.84 at 5:50 pace. Also yoga.
22 July: 16.03 at 5:58 pace.
23 July: Rest day, yoga tonight.
24 July: 7.01 at 5:40 pace, although actually, the first three k were around 6 minute pace, the next three around 5:30 and the final one was a 5 minute sprint. Don’t know whether to credit the fast finish to my rest day yesterday, the hour of yoga and hour of self-massage on my super-tight hips, or my new shoes. Maybe a magic combination of all three?!
146.42 of 150km for July10 -
A day behind in posts... I TRIED to read them all but somehow missed this prime day question... I spent WAY too much. WAY TOO much. New backpack, Ring Doorbell, UPSs, and so much more. It is not even all arrived yet!
No run today... more house paperwork mess. Been living here three days now, and still have not closed because bankers are being... well... bankers. They keep asking for more paperwork.4 -
@seanevan10 AHHHH omg so exciting for you!!
I skimmed the posts, way too far behind to keep up. I got nothing from Amazon because they dont like kiwis lol
Went for a 5k this morning, with the intention of doing what I felt would be a race pace and averaged 5:37 min/km!!! I'm absolutly stoked with that. and was definitely race pace, I probably could have done a 6th km but not much more. Then stretches and broke out the foam roller. Oh man that thing hurts!
Question, I've been getting a bit of discomfort in my medial calve insertion, sort of the inside next to achillies tendon (dont know the actual anatomy, probably should given my job but I know bones, not muscles!). its been slowly getting worse to the point it was tender last night. it doesn't bother when running, only when walking. So this morning I made a point on really stretching well, and rolling on that area - OUCH. its been a couple of hours now and is defiantly better, only a niggle that I occasionally notice when walking. I'm trying to stretch again throughout the day. Should I take a few days rest, or just make sure I stretch better in the future? My gut is this is related to not stretching well enough my last couple of runs - ive been battling small child as soon as I get home, so my stretches got a bit half arsed...5 -
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July Goals: 200 running miles.
July Running:
07.02.18 - 07.08.18: Running Miles 48 / Weekly TSS 585 / Fitness: 76 CTL
07.09.18 - 07.15.19: Running Miles 40.3 / Weekly TSS 484 / Fitness: 75 CTL
07.16.18 - 07.22.18: Running Miles 55 / Weekly TSS 654 / Fitness: 78 CTL
07.23.18 - 07.29.18: Running Miles / Weekly TSS / Fitness: CTL
Goals 07.23.18 - 07.29.18:
Run: 6 Days, at least 50 miles with a LR of 16 on Wknd.
Base 1 : Week 4 of 4
07.23.18 - AM: 5.5 m. PM: 5.5 m.
Upcoming Events:
08.25.18 - Tour de Donut Bike Ride
Notes:
Day off work today, so I jogged twice today and got in 11 miles.
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A bit warm today...91F at 3:30am, yay. Still, the relatively low humidity with the dew point in the 60s meant I could end the run in good shape, as opposed to just being the hot mess I've been when the DP was in the mid 70s.
On the downside, all the water fountains have now been fully connected up to the hot water supply instead. A little warmer and the things will begin to toot like kettles when you press the button.
05 - 13.85
06 - 15.31
07 - 13.71
09 - 15.31
10 - 13.05
11 - 15.32
12 - 13.35
13 - 15.30
16 - 15.32
17 - 13.22
18 - 15.60
19 - 13.84
20 - 15.57
21 - 6.37
23 - 15.61
Total: 210.73 / 250 miles8 -
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
7/15 - 3
7/16 - 0
7/17 - 0
7/18 - 2
7/19 - 0
7/20 - 0
7/21 - 4
7/22 - 3 miles biking with Skip
7/23 - 3
49 of 60 miles
Had to be at work at 7:30 so a quick 3. Took Skip to orthopedic for follow up and great news no stress fracture! I burst out crying. I felt like a jerk but we’ve known this doctor for 5 years and he said I love happy tears. She has patella tendinitis in both knees and tendinitis in her quad. 4 weeks of PT. She’ll be able to get in 3 before she leaves, her first appointment is Wednesday. He told her to start taking glucosamine every day to help her joints. In the right menacus he saw a little “wear” but said that’s normal in teenage girls. All in all it was good news.
The weather has cooled off a bit here and it’s nice. Sorry for you folks in Texas. My family from all over Texas are posting the temperature.
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@skippygirlsmom great news no stress fracture for Skip! I had a feeling it wasn't....
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@skippygirlsmom woo hoo thats brilliant news!1
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Thanks @scott6255 @avidkeo and @PastorVincent I’ve never been so happy to hear the words tendinitis before.5
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