August 2018 Running Challenge

grrrlwonder · August 2018

This is my first time in the challenge! I'm setting a goal of 50 miles, stretch goal of 60

I've been listening to "What I talk about when I talk about running" during my commute, and it is getting me fired up for something big this fall/winter. More immediately, it's got me fired up to tackle this miserable heat after a lackluster July.

noblsheep · August 2018

Joining the 50 mile club this month for... let's see... that's 80.4672km. Yup, that's me.

shanaber · August 2018

Welcome to all of the newbies!
@Stoshew71 - you are absolutely right! I missed updating that link and now I can no longer change it!
Welcome back @karlundy! Good to have you back!
@eponine1984 - so glad you are back! I am hoping it means you are doing well and things are going better!

I only run on the treadmill if I have to because of the weather, traveling time restrictions or safety. Otherwise I am out exploring and running in the fresh air!

Orphia · August 2018

Scott6255 wrote: »

After a big overreach in July, I am going to set my August goal to only 100 miles. This is just to keep my base, and to try to help my body to heal going into September's marathon training.

Oh, and I just want to give a HUGE shout-out to @AlphaHowls for putting in 502 miles in July!!!!
Didn't want it to get lost in the old July thread. That is superhuman, no matter how you look at it!

Bravo, @AlphaHowls !!

Thanks for posting this, @Scott6255 Where are you at with recovery?

Orphia · August 2018

My goal is a 30 km run at some point.

rheddmobile · August 2018

I'm in! My usual 31 miles / 50k for August. However I hope to add more mileage than that and make 10k my regular weekly long run. Life is still a little crazy and I have a twenty-fifth anniversary this month which is going to take time out, so I'm not going to add it to my official goal, but my stretch goal is 50 miles. Secondary goal is to add speed work back in, as my knee permits, with the eventual goal of getting back under an 8 minute mile, which was my PR in February before being injured.

JulieS3103 · August 2018

My goal for the month is 120 miles and to do strength training workouts more consistently.

Upcoming Races:
8/11/18 Hank Aaron State Trail 5k
8/18/18 Madison Mini Half Marathon
9/8/18 Tosafest 5k
9/16/18 North Face Endurance 10k
10/7/18 Lakefront Marathon

quilteryoyo · August 2018

@RunnerGrl1982 Thank you. We shall see how I do. I have been slacking lately, so this is going to be a stretch. There will be a lot of walking in that 59 miles. Good luck on your 60.

PastorVincent · August 2018

LaDispute57 wrote: »

I will be in for 160 miles

Are you doing Two Face at North Park?

Panini911 · August 2018

I'll try (not a new runner, just new to this challenge). I'll aim for 115km (not miles!)

polskagirl01 · August 2018

The 50-mile club seemed to do so well, I wanted to call out a 100-mile club. Who's in? @RunsOnEspresso @marisap2010 @Scott6255, others???

Upcoming races:
August 18 Chmielakowy Half Marathon (Krasnystaw)
August 26 Kolbudy 10k, Bąkowo (Kashubia)

Scott6255 · August 2018

8 miles this morning. Weather was glorious 71F, low humidity (70%) compared to all last month, but I know it won't last. So took advantage of it with some speed work. Felt good to blow out the carburetor a little. It took my mind off the rolled ankle around mile 2 (stupid cracks in street), and the itchy ant bites on the other foot. But it's all good.

Yes @Orphia, the ant bite swelling is going down, but still VERY itchy. Wanted to take my shoe off and scratch with every step this morning. But hopefully it will dissipate over the next few days.

Welcome all new to the challenge!

sharniecg · August 2018

Hello fellow runners!

This is the first time I've posted in MFP.
I've decided to join this challenge to try & keep me accountable.

My goal for August is to complete 20km.

I haven't run for a while as I have shin splints but want to start up slowly again so I don't aggravate my leg. I've recently started C25K, so I'm hoping to eventually meet this target whilst being accountable on this forum.

Good luck to everyone...may you all accomplish your goals!

Let's see if my ticker works...if not, at least I've given it a go. Btw... I noticed someone else has a similar ticker (apologies...but you have good taste ;-)).

Look forward to reading posts!

karllundy · August 2018

8/1 - 4 hilly miles to start the month

4 of 110

Elise4270 · August 2018

robdavis1 wrote: »

Hey everyone my first day using MFP.

My August challenge is 50 miles.

See you on the road.

Wow! Day one and you've found us! Welcome and good luck this month!

Teresa502 · August 2018

August 1 - 5 miles

I ended July with 126.33 miles which was my highest mileage month since February. Heading out for a few days vacation tomorrow which involves a lot of time in the car but I have a couple of major events the first of September so I'm going to aim for 125 miles for the month.

All of you inspire me to keep going! I may not post a lot of replies, but I'm always reading and pressing the "like" button.

Upcoming Races:
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

aab1 · August 2018

August goal: 25 miles
August 1: 3miles

ireallylikeyourface1989 · August 2018

Hi everyone! New runner here. @eponine1984 I found that our goals are very similar!

Goals for the month:
- continue working through c25k
- Log food, stop gaining, start losing weight
- 50 miles running

mbaker566 · August 2018

Hi all the new folk (or new to challenge)
welcome back those returning

8/1-(2 hours aerial yoga)

just an indoor jog while watching harry potter so missed my july goal. i did do my backyard with a reel mower and worked on the house.

hoping tonight to start the month with more than 1 mile.

skippygirlsmom · August 2018

8/1 - 6

6 of 70 miles

I think I managed to eat 5 oz of protein this morning in gnats. Ugh!! The darn things were sticking to my forehead ha ha

@Scott6255 get some Caladryl clear for the ant bites, I get all the time it seems and it's horrible, but the pharmacist recommended it for Skip's bug bites and it really stop it from itching and dry them up faster.
@AprilRN10 we are twinning again at 70 miles

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