August 2018 Running Challenge
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@shanaber Thanks for creating the thread!
I think I will set a goal of 150km for August. How realistic that is remains to be seen...
The weather is killing me - we've had around 32°C/90F for five weeks in a row now, and it's supposed to stay that way. Even in the middle of the night it doesn't drop below 20°C (and then the humidity goes up to 100% in turn). And I still haven't gotten used to it, it's killing me! I miraculously managed 180km in July, but I'm not sure if I can put up with the heat much longer without losing my mind.
Plus I'm sorta toying with the idea of a tri, so instead of running five times per week, I want to switch to 1x cycling, 2x swimming, 3-4x running per week.
August wasn't off to the best start so far. When I wanted to go running in the morning, it was already 23°C (73F), and 92% humidity. Embrace the suck! Sadly, while I had 8km planned, I gave up after 4.5km.
After work, I drove to the pool, but I had forgotten that it was a holiday in Switzerland (I work in France), and it looks like everyone decided the best way to spend a free day was at the pool. It was absolutely crowded. So one of the life guards asked me not to use my pull-kick, which made it that much harder to pursue my crawl-learning-plans; and I had to zig-zag between people all the time. And before I had finished the distance I wanted to swim, black clouds appeared and they asked everyone to leave the water, since they were afraid of a thunderstorm. Rather than standing around waiting/hoping for the clouds to disappear, I went home.
I was still planning to do some strength training before going to bed, but then a friend dropped by for a quick chat, which turned into beer & cheese until almost midnight. (and the decision to sleep in and not run this morning)
My plan for today is strength training & cycling. So the next few running kilometres will still have to wait a bit.10 -
I called Old Navy about exchanging the plum running shorts for a color that didn't show All The Sweat and the guy was super helpful - even said they'd accept the pair I'd worn and washed! Unfortunately, it turned out that the only size and color they had left in stock was the same color in XS, which doesn't work on multiple levels. Well, it's no big deal, especially since I got them for $10 a pair (no doubt why the sold out) - I'll save them for shorter runs and buy another pair of Baleafs for long runs while trolling Oiselle for sales.
I do think I'm going to return the yoga pants I got, though. The side stripe turned out to be spangly, ffs. That will not do. Even for $11.50, I don't do spangly.5 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Even for $11.50, I don't do spangly.
I chuckled a little at this1 -
Yesterday was a planned rest day, and heaven only knows what this weekend will look like (family reunion events on Friday and Saturday, plus company staying here at my house). I managed to do 3 miles after I dropped the kids off at camp today. It's been wet and humid here for what feels like weeks and weeks, but the mornings haven't been too rainy to run outside, for which I'm grateful. Some of my favorite places to run are washed out or flooded, though, so I'm sticking to more neighborhood streets and the little trail behind the train station, which is gravel where it isn't paved.
Anyway, a slow start, but I'm determined. And really excited to be in the 50 Mile Club!
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8/1-2.66mi(2 hours aerial yoga)
8/2- (1 hour aerial yoga)
tired and hungry and argued with myself but we went out for 2.66 miles.
after the very slow run on the trail it was nice to get a nice pace. it was a nice comfy run where i focused on touching my waistband with my armswing. a few fartleks but mostly last night was just about getting out thereface says it all
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »I called Old Navy about exchanging the plum running shorts for a color that didn't show All The Sweat and the guy was super helpful - even said they'd accept the pair I'd worn and washed! Unfortunately, it turned out that the only size and color they had left in stock was the same color in XS, which doesn't work on multiple levels. Well, it's no big deal, especially since I got them for $10 a pair (no doubt why the sold out) - I'll save them for shorter runs and buy another pair of Baleafs for long runs while trolling Oiselle for sales.
I do think I'm going to return the yoga pants I got, though. The side stripe turned out to be spangly, ffs. That will not do. Even for $11.50, I don't do spangly.
Haha! I have some deep red MPG shorts that look like i peed myself on hot runs. Aint no thang 😄4 -
happens in yoga and aerial classes all the time. so i have a tendency to wear black or patterns. seems to help @MegaMooseEsq @Elise42703
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@MegaMooseEsq, @elise4270 and @mbaker566 - I have a few pairs of shorts and capris like that too and I will wear them to run in (not to the gym though - too many eyes there). I have found several longer shirts that I wear with them that cover in the front and back so it is not so visible. One of my favorites is a $12.99 shirt from Costco. I got one in the store and ordered other colors online and they ship for free... https://www.costco.com/Tuff-Ladies'-Active-Keyhole-Tee.product.100390351.html
Nike used to have some too but theirs and UA's all seem to be getting shorter the last few seasons.3 -
August goal: 75 miles
8/1: 4.5 miles
8/2: 5 miles
9.5/75 miles
It was another beautiful, cool day for a run. I got out the door pretty quickly and managed to get 5 miles in. I know that the temperatures are supposed to be back up in the high 90s and 100s this weekend, but I am enjoying this respite from the heat while I can. Yesterday it seemed like fall to me. Tomorrow will be a rest day and my son and his girlfriend are coming in for the weekend so I am looking forward to that.
2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K3 -
Someone last month mentioned Gypsy Runner for shorts with pockets... Has anyone tried them? Any comments on fit? I am also interested in the shirts. They have some really cute designs.0
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happens in yoga and aerial classes all the time. so i have a tendency to wear black or patterns. seems to help @MegaMooseEsq @Elise4270
Yeah, I was hoping to exchange for black, but no such luck! Live and learn. At least I know the Baleafs don't show sweat in several colors.@MegaMooseEsq, @elise4270 and @mbaker566 - I have a few pairs of shorts and capris like that too and I will wear them to run in (not to the gym though - too many eyes there). I have found several longer shirts that I wear with them that cover in the front and back so it is not so visible. One of my favorites is a $12.99 shirt from Costco. I got one in the store and ordered other colors online and they ship for free... https://www.costco.com/Tuff-Ladies'-Active-Keyhole-Tee.product.100390351.html
Nike used to have some too but theirs and UA's all seem to be getting shorter the last few seasons.
My running shirts are just past crotch length so it's probably not ALL that visible. I'm probably going to need new long-sleeves this year but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I was thinking about buying some loose shorts to wear over the compression shorts but I'm probably not going to worry about it. As @Elise4270 said, it ain't no thing.1 -
Someone last month mentioned Gypsy Runner for shorts with pockets... Has anyone tried them? Any comments on fit? I am also interested in the shirts. They have some really cute designs.
I bought a pair and love them!
Pros: Nice deep pockets and they don't ride up at all. (I got the 9 inch ones; they stay put well enough that I'm going to buy the 7 inch ones).
Cons: They must be hung to dry, but I have to do that with my running bras, too, so not really a big deal. It does mean that I have to have another pair or two, though.
Also, they don't have a ton of "compression" to them, if that matters. I felt a little...jiggly...in them, so I prefer to wear a longer shirt with them.
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actually following rest day as part of my running plan. I usually just do an easy run but today I decided to rest.7
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Guys there's a 4th race I want to do in December. I'm resisting lol
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I feel like 4 is a lot of races in a month. I am going to wait and see. I am doing no spend August and will probably do no spend September too. Having a fridge and ac go within a week of each other puts a dent in the race fund!
It depends on the races. I have 6 races in August: A series of 4 cross country 5K races, with a mile road race and a 400m on the same evening as the last 5K. The 5K course is a little short, closer to 3 miles. The races are low key. I'm using them instead of speed work for August. I don't think this is excessive. I am thinking in terms of finishing the last 5K early in the pack, so I get more recovery time before the mile than some of the slower runners do.
OTOH, the 4 races I had originally registered for in June was a very aggressive month: National masters half marathon, trail half marathon, fast & competitive 5K, and trail 5 mile. I ended up being injured after the half, DNS the trail half, and running as the day developed for the other two while worrying about aggravating my injury.
I only have two races in September: A half marathon with a tough course on September 2, and a full marathon with a reputedly easy course on September 30. Those 2 races are aggressive enough, and in total more aggressive than August's 6 races.3 -
I didn't take my phone with me on the 10K last Saturday, but a couple of pics showed up online. One is walking down the final ski slope descent, because my legs are too shot to run downhill; the other is a not terribly great shot of me in the finish chute, where I managed my fastest running of the race.12
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8/1- 2 miles with core class
8/2- circuit training class
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so i've been feeling aimless. and i don't know if i have a commitment. and keeping in mind i'm a turtle
if i were to do that whole 26.2 mile thing, which plan do you like better?2 -
I was going to run 12 miles today, but I'm really thinking I'm not going to and instead will do some basal testing (i.e. diabetes stuff). To be successful, I need to fast, not exercise, etc. in order to not have any extra factors to affect BG. I'm not sure if I'll end up making up those miles tomorrow or over the weekend, but I have a busy weekend and a 23 mile run already, so I might be behind in miles early in the month.6
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@mbaker566 On the first plan, where is Sunday? I assume that is the long run day?
MobyCarp Well, it's the month after my marathon too! But I find I need to get back out or I won't and it's too hard. I am not planning to push myself in most of these. There's only one I want to at least maintain my time because they do a special corral and you have to prove your previous time. The other 2 (or 3) I am just doing for fun.1 -
i fixed it @RunsOnEspresso1
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