August 2018 Running Challenge
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Uggggg such a bad run. Nothing exciting bad, just humid and ouch and lost and blah. More humorous and detailed update after a nap.
I feel this post on a spiritual level.
Sorry to hear about your run! But you got out there, so YAY(?). I'm very intrigued in the "lost" part. Hope you're doing alright! Looking forward to your updated post later.
@skippygirlsmom Nice run! Congrats. The medal is definitely cool.@Elise4270 wrote: »
Monthly Question?
macros. Do you target them? And where's your personal "sweet" spot?
I do keep an eye out on my macros, but I don't keep myself terribly strict on hitting the targets each day. I normally make sure I'm in the ball park, and stay within the ratios I've set plus or minus how active I've been on that particular day. I'll look at the end of each day and review - if I find myself off in a particular area, I will adjust accordingly.
I'm still too new to the tracking method on MFP to have found a sweet spot yet, but I am trying to see what works for me. I've only been doing this for a little less than a month, so trial and error will no doubt play a roll for me in finding which macros % will benefit me most coinciding with my workouts.
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@skippygirlsmom way to go on that trail race! Cool medal. Too bad Skip wasn't able to give you aid3
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@_nikkiwolf_ Living in Europe in a heatwave without AC is no fun...been there plenty of times growing up. If it's not humid where you are, have you considered making a swamp cooler? Essentially it's a bucket of ice water with a fan on top, but it'll probably help you sleep a little better at night (again, only if it's not humid). Plenty of examples on the web that'll give you a better idea of how they work.
@skippygirlsmom Nice run on the trail! Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy it so much, but awesome job all the same!1 -
My Forerunner 235 came in the mail today! I love new toys! Excited to take it out for a run tomorrow.15
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1---3.03 run
2---8.72 mile mtn bike ride
4---6.22 intervals
Running. 9.3/85miles
Cycling.
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)
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August goal: 25 miles
8/1 3
8/2 2.6
8/3 0
8/4 3.5
Month to date: 9.1 / 254 -
@_nikkiwolf_ Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Once again, I didn't walk or run today. I did, however, play singles tennis for 2 hours this morning. I need to buy a new Garmin so I could count the miles I run in tennis, but I don't have one right now. That's going to be my birthday gift to myself, when I get time to order one. LOL5 -
26.01 mile "run" today. Was terrible... the last 10 miles was mostly walking because of terrible leg cramps despite 11 Nuun tablets and 15 Salt Stick chews. I think I need to put extra focus on hydration 24/7, use lite salt more often on food, and increase my daily magnesium supplementation. Plus, I'm thinking I'm going to switch to Salt Stick exclusively once I've used up my other electrolyte tablets (Nuun and Hammer).
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At the camper this weekend so ran along a golf course down the road and towards the lake. It was 86F when I started out, but it was breezy. The path by the golf course is pretty shaded too. It is a really hilly path, but very beautiful.
My goal for the month is 45 miles and that is running every other day. I think I can easily get to 50 miles, but the motivation lacked pretty badly last month. I’ll put my stretch goal at 50 miles.
8/1 - No run
8/2 - 3 miles
8/3 - rest
8/4 - 4 miles
Total 7 miles/goal 45 miles8 -
8/1 3.5 m
8/2 Rest
8/3 Rest
8/4 3.5 m
Blech. It's so stinkin hot & humid. Enough already.
7/75
Upcoming Races:
10/28 Fitzy's Run 5k
12/8 West Reading Run Santa Run 5k5 -
A Run, by MegaMoose, Esq.
Me at 2:30: Huh, looks like the predicted thunderstorms have been pushed back. I could totally get a long run in and then work on grading over a well-earned cheeseburger! 90% humidity with a dew point of 68 isn’t great, but at least it’s only 70 degrees, overcast, and I’m really busy tomorrow. Let’s go!
Me around 3:30: Man, that first mile is the worst.
3:35: Wait, I just now hit a mile?
-: I’m breathing pretty hard. Better slow down. But make sure to relax my arms and shoulders. And not to cross my arms. And breathe in an odd pattern. Wait, I think my arms are crossing. Am I relaxed yet? Don’t look down!
-: First section of new path. Oh, the running path has disappeared into the bike path. Well, I’m just a spoiled duckling used to divided paths, aren’t I?
-: I think I went too far.
-: It’s really hard to get much sense out of the map on my watch, but I’m pretty sure I went too far.
3:50-ish: Great, a water fountain! *water fountain doesn’t work* Oh good, a trail map! *map cuts off before it gets where I’d planned on going* F this. *turns back* I probably just didn’t go far enough. Whatever. Do I need to run against traffic on a bike path? Those people walking six abreast don’t seem to think so. I am not relaxed. Are my knees actually hitting each other? Wouldn’t I be sure if they were? Why is my left ankle numb?
-: Finally, somewhere I recognize!
-: I should definitely take a new shortcut now.
-: OMG did I get turned around again? *checks watch again, realize I have lost all ability to read maps but remain convinced I’m going the wrong way somehow* Okay, I can see a lake ahead. But which lake is it? Oh thank god it’s the right lake. Home free!
-: *still running* My back hurts and my legs hurt and my throat hurts and I do not feel relaxed.
4:16: *Finally reaches the drinking fountain about a mile from home. Turns off my workout tracker, walks to the waterside. About to sit down on some detritus when I see a dead fish. Sit down anyhow but keep my shoes on*
4:20: Hey, if I run around THIS lake I should hit a bit over seven miles like I planned. But why would I do that, self? Because you’re a bag of crazy, that’s why. You wouldn’t be out here otherwise. Good point, precious. Let’s go.
4:24 to 5:01: [omitted 35 minutes of wondering why I do this to myself, reminding myself that it will take too long to walk all the way home, trying to figure out why so many people quit running because of their knees when science! says impact is good for strengthening your joints, why Minneapolis is apparently the one place outside of California (I assume) where no one minds running in a sports bra, and so on, and so forth]
A half hour later: oooh, PRs for distance and weekly mileage! *starts planning my MFP update*
The end.
AUGUST MILES:
8/1 We - 0:21:46 - 1.86
8/2 Th - rest, prehab
8/3 Fr - 0:20:08 - 1.96 fartleks, lifted heavy things
8/4 Sa - 1:24:32 - 7.30
Total: 11.12/50 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, @ereck44, and stretch members @5BeautifulDays and @rheddmobile and @jele30! And anyone I missed!16 -
@Elise4270 wrote: »
Monthly Question?
macros. Do you target them? And where's your personal "sweet" spot?
I fell off the bandwagon hard with this when I developed my wheat issues. I still trying to get back to low carb, which I firmly believe is the healthiest diet. I just need to work my way back into it. It will help when we get more unpacked too.
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@midwesterner85 Nicely done! Gotta love those unsupported solo training marathons...2
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@MegaMooseEsq Loved the report!!0
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LaDispute57 wrote: »@midwesterner85 Nicely done! Gotta love those unsupported solo training marathons...
Yea... it was more or less than a marathon depending on whether you believe Garmin or my phone. My phone is always slightly higher, plus I paused Garmin a few times when I stopped in gas stations and/or restrooms and didn't always get it started right away, and went several feet from my car before starting it. All in all, I'm sure it was a bit more than a marathon, but I log based on Garmin.
Lucky enough, there was a gas station along the route that lets me refill water for free from their fountain (as long as it is just water, which I prefer anyway). The end / turn around point today was at a park with a place to refill my water bottles. And I stopped at a gas station on the way back when I was hurting badly for electrolytes and had nearly run out at that point, but was able to buy some beef sticks with a load of sodium. This route has places to stop along the way, but is in a city about 2 hrs. away from where I live. So it is nice to visit on some weekends, but not an everyday route.
ETA: Point is that "unsupported" is technically true, meaning I had to carry a bit more (wallet, electrolytes, glucometer, glucose tablets, water and raincoat, which I didn't need but definitely would have needed if I had not brought it). I would carry most all of that in a race anyway, but the 'water stops' are those gas stations and parks along the route. Sure, there is a long stretch with no gas station and no water (approximately 8 miles to water only, then 8 miles again back to the next gas station), but I can get re-supply at a few points along the way.5 -
@midwesterner85 I hoofed it today carrying all my stuff... no shops or anything on these back country roads... loaded up with water and Tailwind... had 120 ounces but ran dry with 3.5 miles to go... damn near died...lol... seriously thought about stream water, but dysentery, ya know?2
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »A Run, by MegaMoose, Esq.
Me at 2:30: Huh, looks like the predicted thunderstorms have been pushed back. I could totally get a long run in and then work on grading over a well-earned cheeseburger! 90% humidity with a dew point of 68 isn’t great, but at least it’s only 70 degrees, overcast, and I’m really busy tomorrow. Let’s go!
Me around 3:30: Man, that first mile is the worst.
3:35: Wait, I just now hit a mile?
-: I’m breathing pretty hard. Better slow down. But make sure to relax my arms and shoulders. And not to cross my arms. And breathe in an odd pattern. Wait, I think my arms are crossing. Am I relaxed yet? Don’t look down!
-: First section of new path. Oh, the running path has disappeared into the bike path. Well, I’m just a spoiled duckling used to divided paths, aren’t I?
-: I think I went too far.
-: It’s really hard to get much sense out of the map on my watch, but I’m pretty sure I went too far.
3:50-ish: Great, a water fountain! *water fountain doesn’t work* Oh good, a trail map! *map cuts off before it gets where I’d planned on going* F this. *turns back* I probably just didn’t go far enough. Whatever. Do I need to run against traffic on a bike path? Those people walking six abreast don’t seem to think so. I am not relaxed. Are my knees actually hitting each other? Wouldn’t I be sure if they were? Why is my left ankle numb?
-: Finally, somewhere I recognize!
-: I should definitely take a new shortcut now.
-: OMG did I get turned around again? *checks watch again, realize I have lost all ability to read maps but remain convinced I’m going the wrong way somehow* Okay, I can see a lake ahead. But which lake is it? Oh thank god it’s the right lake. Home free!
-: *still running* My back hurts and my legs hurt and my throat hurts and I do not feel relaxed.
4:16: *Finally reaches the drinking fountain about a mile from home. Turns off my workout tracker, walks to the waterside. About to sit down on some detritus when I see a dead fish. Sit down anyhow but keep my shoes on*
4:20: Hey, if I run around THIS lake I should hit a bit over seven miles like I planned. But why would I do that, self? Because you’re a bag of crazy, that’s why. You wouldn’t be out here otherwise. Good point, precious. Let’s go.
4:24 to 5:01: [omitted 35 minutes of wondering why I do this to myself, reminding myself that it will take too long to walk all the way home, trying to figure out why so many people quit running because of their knees when science! says impact is good for strengthening your joints, why Minneapolis is apparently the one place outside of California (I assume) where no one minds running in a sports bra, and so on, and so forth]
A half hour later: oooh, PRs for distance and weekly mileage! *starts planning my MFP update*
The end.
AUGUST MILES:
8/1 We - 0:21:46 - 1.86
8/2 Th - rest, prehab
8/3 Fr - 0:20:08 - 1.96 fartleks, lifted heavy things
8/4 Sa - 1:24:32 - 7.30
Total: 11.12/50 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, @ereck44, and stretch members @5BeautifulDays and @rheddmobile and @jele30! And anyone I missed!
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@LaDispute57 When I'm out on trails without frequent safe water sources, I carry a Sawyer squeeze micro filter and bag or bottle for refill.4
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In for 50 miles again. It will be challenging this month. We are going on vacation at the end of this month and will be spending a lot of time in the car. 8 more work shifts until our vacation. Yay!
August 3....2.41 miles (treadmill) + weight lifting.
August 4.....rest day
It was 93 degrees, which is an increase of 23 degrees in one day, and couldn't motivate myself to do anything.
My husband's birthday tomorrow and my girlfriend's on Monday. My girlfriend and I went to an Indian restaurant tonight to celebrate. My husband doesn't like spicy food. (We will celebrate next week).
I tried to schedule myself off but work wouldn't allow it. It's hard to get people to work on Sunday. In fact, I work the next 3 Sundays.
Planning to get at least 2 runs next week.
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@MegaMooseEsq Thanks for the shout-out!
I feel the way that you do during the first mile to mile and a half. I learned that after I break a sweat, it is a lot easier. The last time I ran, I felt okay after a half mile, but it was extremely hot, and I broke a sweat faster.
Do you run with music? To me, it is way harder to run to the sounds of nature or silence. I am also thinking about downloading some audiobooks, just for a change.
@Elise4270 I am not really a macro counter, but pay attention to my daily fiber intake. I usually try to meet or exceed it due to my chronic constipation issues. I still have 8 pounds to lose, but have kept off 46 pounds.2
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