August 2018 Running Challenge
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Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!6
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Uggg, this morning has been kind of up and down. Down because I had a hard time getting out of bed, it was raining, the husband was yelling at the dogs who were yelling at me because I didn’t let them out promptly because my scale was acting wonky (no, I did not lose 11 pounds overnight), and because of the rain I had to take the dogs on a very damp walk (thankfully between showers) because the nervous one won’t do his business in the yard when it’s wet out.
BUT after all that, I ran anyhow, so that's a big up! In the rain, which felt pretty badass. In my sweaty hat that I had to dig out of the hamper, but kept my glasses mostly dry. A little longer than planned as I set my turn-around timer for eight minutes instead of four (brain not work so well when running), but I figured it out after six minutes and running in the rain was kind of nice anyhow.
On the non-running side, I’ve been struggling with staying disciplined working from home. I started a new job in April and I think there was maybe a month of “wow, this is new and awesome!” and then I was crazy busy with a big project and travel and personal stuff, but July was a slog trying to keep my hours up after the OT project ended. I don’t have a good sense of what’s expected from me when I’m working without a deadline and that stresses me out. And stress makes me want to sleep, and then my hours are short and stuff doesn't get done around the house, and that stresses me out even more. Sigh. Things are a lot simpler when I'm running.
AUGUST MILES:
8/1 We - 0:21:46 - 1.86
Total: 1.86/50 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
Shout out to the August 50 mile club! @mbaker566, @robdavis1, @Teerai, @hanlonsk, @grrrlwonder, @noblsheep, @ireallylikeyourface1989, and stretch members @5BeautifulDays and @rheddmobile! Sorry if I missed anyone!13 -
zbatool123 wrote: »Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!
There's nothing all that great about running - what's great is pushing yourself physically just a little more over time. If that's taking a ten-minute walk three days a week when last week you only took one, then that's incredible. It turns out that if you're consistent about making small improvements, that WILL build up to something great a lot faster than you expect.8 -
@skippygirlsmom thanks for the advice. I do use Caladryl clear, and alternate with the Calamine 'pink' stuff. Was hoping one would win out, but both are about the same. Think it will just take time. Seems the older I get, that is the usual cure
But thanks, I really do appreciate it!2 -
August Goal: 60 Miles
8/1: 3 miles (1 mile warm up w/6 x 200m hill efforts + 1 mile cool down)
Mile To Go: 57
Upcoming Races:
Santa Monica Classic | 5K | September 9th
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Out of the gate this morning with a 3 mile run.
I had 6 x 200m hill reps. This went so much better than the set I did 2 weeks ago. What a difference. It goes to show that just continuing to get out there and log the miles really does help. I managed to get all the efforts in with minimal breaks in between. Quite pleased. Still a long way to go, but it was a solid start.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone smash their own goals this month no matter the mileage.
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Did my first run of 220km
August 1st-11km6 -
zbatool123 wrote: »Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!
One step at a time, you can do it.
Just start walking and when you're ready add short running distances. Its hard but amazing when you can look back and see the progress.4 -
@skippygirlsmom thanks for the advice. I do use Caladryl clear, and alternate with the Calamine 'pink' stuff. Was hoping one would win out, but both are about the same. Think it will just take time. Seems the older I get, that is the usual cure
But thanks, I really do appreciate it!
@Scott6255 you're welcome. My next recommendation is tec-nu it's a white and green spray bottle. It's for poison ivy and stuff like that.1 -
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August goal: 75 miles
8/1: 4.5 miles
4.5/75 miles
The first run for August was awesome! It was so nice out this morning! About 64F with ~70% humidity and dew point ~55. It was a really nice, cool morning as I started out. I was able to keep my pace at 10;38 which is really good for me. I did get hot and sweaty because I was running, but I couldn't ask for better running weather in August in Texas.
I decided to set my goal at 75 miles this month. Last month I had a goal of 80 and surpassed that by about 10 miles. But I have a couple of weekends in August where I am not sure if I will be able to get a long run in so I will set a conservative goal.
2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K11 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@skippygirlsmom thanks for the advice. I do use Caladryl clear, and alternate with the Calamine 'pink' stuff. Was hoping one would win out, but both are about the same. Think it will just take time. Seems the older I get, that is the usual cure
But thanks, I really do appreciate it!
@Scott6255 you're welcome. My next recommendation is tec-nu it's a white and green spray bottle. It's for poison ivy and stuff like that.
A rx for some triam gel will also knock it out.1 -
3.01 miles of intervals this morning, using C25K app for timing. Currently on Week 2 day 2. Avg speed 5.2mph. Had to dodge a few fallen trees on the running path but no faceplants . This morning's run in NE Georgia was after some severe thunderstorms last night. Temp was 70F but there was a blanket of fog even at 0630 which kept things really cool .
and yes @sharniecg we have excellent taste(in tickers at any rate)
ETA: @Scott6255 Zyrtec or claritin(or their generics) work well and are non-sedating for the ant bites as well.8 -
As I am sitting here at my desk, my foot is not itching at all. Much different than just a few hours ago. So I think I am on the final road to recovery.
Thanks all for the advice on the ant bites. This group always jumps in with great support and advice (on all matters...running or otherwise)!7 -
@skippygirlsmom I'm sensing a theme going here?
I think I can do 80+ but I don't want to get overzealous because when I don't meet goals, I tend to beat myself up. And quite frankly, I'm struggling a bit as it is with the burdens of multiple current issues. Since running is meant to be an escape and help all of those issues, I don't want to turn it into another stressor, you know?7 -
zbatool123 wrote: »Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!
Have you considered one of the C25K apps? That's how a lot of runners get started. The program eases you into it, and before you know it, you're a runner! When I started I could barely run a minute.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »zbatool123 wrote: »Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!
Have you considered one of the C25K apps? That's how a lot of runners get started. The program eases you into it, and before you know it, you're a runner! When I started I could barely run a minute.
Same here. I was doing laundry one day and got a glimpse of myself in the mirror, 3 years after my last baby was born and still using baby weight as my excuse... decided to try run/walking around the block. When I survived that, I printed out the C25k plan and after a few months, I was hooked!7 -
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Running. 3.0 /85 miles
Cycling. Nothin yet.
Upcoming Races
October 14th Spirit of Survival Lawton OK. Quarter Marathon
March 31, 2019 A2A Undecided distance. Ardmore OK
April 28, 2019 OKC Memorial Marathon (half)4 -
@AprilRN10 it's always good to go up slowly in mileage. Sorry for the stressers you are having, but glad running helps.0
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@polskagirl01 - I would normally join the 100 mile club but am taking a cutback month for August. I may end up there though if it cools down at all!
@MegaMooseEsq - I worked from home for years and might have some suggestions. You can PM me if you want to chat about it.rheddmobile wrote: »zbatool123 wrote: »Wow you guys sound incredible! I wish I could motivate myself to run!
Have you considered one of the C25K apps? That's how a lot of runners get started. The program eases you into it, and before you know it, you're a runner! When I started I could barely run a minute.
@zbatool123 - I was going to recommend this or something similar as well. I didn't use it when I started but know so many who have. I was walking a lot and started adding in just a little run (run to that next tree, run to that pole, etc...) and over time found I could challenge myself to run just a bit more and more. Oh and I was a run hater, never imagining I would ever enjoy running and do it because I wanted to!4 -
August 1 - 20 km run
August 2 - 9 km run
Would have run further this morning but the weather is horrible with 40 km / hr gusts of wind so ran on the dreadmill, I couldn't do anymore. The weather is going to be similar tomorrow so I'm hoping to just tough it out. The horrible runs make the good runs good.
Total distance 29 km - goal 350 km
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