August 2018 Running Challenge
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PastorVincent wrote: »1 pair of shoes $120-$150
1 UA Shirt $50 billion dollars (on sale)
1 UA Shorts $30 billion dollars (on sale)
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Or something like that.
Or when your podiatrist tells you you should have three pairs of shoes in rotation... At $220 or thereabouts a pair (stupid wide feet), plus fancy socks (refer previous discussion), and that's the very basics. I've just spent a small fortune on an event I may not even run (stupid cold!).3 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
Always wanted to do this Alaska running cruise: https://www.runningcruise.com/Ya. You can pay them back 8! Maybe next year. And ya know, we still need Alaska. Bet that's some wicked running. I dont wanna go if bears are involved. I can "run" a volcano with no worries. But will pass on the bears.
Did not know that was a thing. Tell ya what. Dh is a gypsy. He loves to travel. So, if/when others wanna go. Im available. I just have to work on some distance running, (marathon- to do Dennis right).
You think that's a thing . . . I booked my hotel at Boston this year with the Marathon Tours premium package, which got me on their mailing list. Turns out Marathon Tours markets to world-traveler marathon runners. Lots of scenic destinations, and marketing push for people who want to run all 6 Abbot World Majors or run a marathon on all 7 continents. That's, um, out of my league financially and out of my comfort zone travel-wise.
Crap. I thought running was a poor mans sport. I get rich, I'm just gonna get fat and come cheer yall on from my private jet or blimp rental. Haha!
That's what I thought too but I am pretty sure I've spent a few grand on running just since I started 15 or whatever months ago.
Split between shoes and race entry fees and a Garmin and and and...
Even before I started looking at races it felt like I was spending money left and right - shoes, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, bras, shorts, shorter shorts, longer shorts, capris, buffs, hat, sunscreen (SO MUCH SUNSCREEN), socks, shoelaces... I guess some people already have workout clothes, but not me! I started in head-to-toe cotton and had to replace everything piece by piece.
1 pair of shoes $120-$150
1 UA Shirt $50 billion dollars (on sale)
1 UA Shorts $30 billion dollars (on sale)
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Or something like that.
I can not deal with how expensive a lot of running gear is! I've managed to find acceptable cheaper options on Amazon mostly and thank you again for the tip on UA socks, they've been great for shorter runs, although I've had to order more recently because the low cut slipped down on one of my recent long runs and I didn't notice until I was in blister land (also, it is really hard to find women's socks that aren't super low cut - WTF?). I'm starting to think about winter running because in Minnesota winter can happen at any time after August, and I'm going to have to replace pretty much everything. Eek...
Oh thank god! Seriously I thought I was the only woman in the world who hates those no-show socks with a passion. I can just about get on with the low cut ones on shorter runs. But I'm completely paranoid about the whole slipping down into my shoe and giving me a blister thing.
And as for the spending money on running.... I'll just leave this here (I think it was @PastorVincent who posted this originally).
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7.5 miles this evening on the trails. Saw mama bear and her two cubs as I was heading out of the park.10
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midwesterner85 wrote: »@elise4270 The latest issue of Trail Runner magazine that just came out had 'awards' for some odd categories. I don't recall the category, but there was an award to some runners who lost time because they came upon some bears 'engaged in romantic activities' (or something like that... I don't remember how it was exactly phrased) and had to wait.
Bare bear love.... Such a sweet, er sweat filled nervous moment.❤️❤️❤️ 👁️👁️😲 ❤️❤️
How long they have to wait? 😆😍
It doesn't say how long, just that they lost time.1 -
The weekend weather doesn’t look so good, but today the sun was shining so a short run before lunch. Decided to run a different way to change things up, but ended up taking a road that I’ve run on before. It looked nice and shady as trees on both sides provided a nice canopy. Not sure if I’ll run tomorrow, I’ll likely take a rest day as it looks like rain all day and I have been doing well the last few days.
8/1 - 0
8/2 - 3 miles
8/3 - rest
8/4 - 4 miles
8/5 - 8/10 - 0
8/11 - 5k Race
8/12 - rest
8/13 - 4 miles
8/14 - rest
8/15 - 4 miles
8/16 - 3.75 walk
8/17 - 8/20 - walking and swimming
8/21 - 6 miles
8/22 - 4 miles
8/23 - 3 miles
Total 31 miles/goal 45 miles6 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Oh thank god! Seriously I thought I was the only woman in the world who hates those no-show socks with a passion. I can just about get on with the low cut ones on shorter runs.
Fellow low cut sock hater here also!2 -
travelling_lots wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »travelling_lots wrote: »Hi everyone,
New here walking while I recover. Physio said three months till I can run.
Based on my garmin n this is what I've done so far. My goal this month is 70,000 km
https://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wzOeWn3/exercise.png
70,000 km ?!?!?! YOU ARE A BEAST!!! A very fast beast!
Or maybe that was a typo?
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Lol
Oh man. And here I was worried about getting the ticker graph on. Thanks
I think I need more carbs for my brain.
Does it look normal now?
Still can't get the graphic on just the link Can't win here
Did you get it figured out? I don't mess with the ticker any more. You figure your monthly walking goal? 70km maybe?0 -
Okay, looks like I was so tired that I didn't realize I was punching 3 instead of 8. Duh, Kate.8/1 3.5 m
8/2 Rest
8/3 Rest
8/4 3.5 m
8/5 5 m
8/6 Rest
8/7 UP Rest
8/8 3.5 m
8/9 Rest
8/10 2.5 m am run
8/11 3 m
8/12 UP Rest
8/13 2 m
8/14 1.5 m
8/15 Rest...blisters
8/16 3 m
3/17 3.5 m
3/18 Rest...rain
3/19 3 m
3/20 Rest
3/21 Rest..sooo tired and more rain
8/1 3.5 m
8/2 Rest
8/3 Rest
8/4 3.5 m
8/5 5 m
8/6 Rest
8/7 UP Rest
8/8 3.5 m
8/9 Rest
8/10 2.5 m am run
8/11 3 m
8/12 UP Rest
8/13 2 m
8/14 1.5 m
8/15 Rest...blisters
8/16 3 m
8/17 3.5 m
8/18 Rest...rain
8/19 3 m
8/20 Rest
8/21 Rest..sooo tired and more rain
8/22 5 m
8/23 Rest
Nice run yesterday. I was pumped from a very productive meeting for my club. Lots of plans getting ready to be put into action in the hope of making positive change. I love it!!!
39/75
Upcoming Races:
10/? 2 mile RACC Inauguration Celebration Run *maybe*
10/28 Fitzy's Run 5k
12/8 West Reading Run Santa Run 5k
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Mega late on this but would love to get in. I only started to run again these past few days. So I have a very low goal right now and will re-evaluate next month.
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5k on the Greenline. Trying for a tempo run, but pace is a moving target since the temperature and humidity have such a powerful effect on my speed. Lately "easy" on roads has meant about 11 minute miles, and my PR pace for 5k was 8:50 or something, in much cooler weather. So I figured tempo in current weather would be less than 10 and more than 9. Went out too fast, 1st mile was 8:37, got too hot and had to walk a little, ended up at 9:40 overall including the walking, close enough. It was less humid today but the sun was very hot at noon. Kind of nice being sub 30 minutes even with a walk break. Every run is a learning experience!
Tomorrow our REI has its grand opening. Husband and I are planning on going down there at the crack of dawn to try for a free $100 gift card. There's supposed to be a big do with food and drink vendors, classes, and demos. Somehow we have to juggle this with feeding horses for my mom who is out of town - the horses also expect to be fed at the crack of dawn and are an hour's drive away.6 -
I'll join the "low cut sock hater therapy group" - I just don't get it!
Well, I was ready with all kinds of comments and responses which I'm sure were positively life changing and full of wit and wisdom - and poof - one stroke of the wrong button and they're gone.
It was a beautiful 56 degrees here this morning - talk about perfect running weather! This weekend? Predicting 100 heat index. Blech.
Now to go find my info so I can post. Grrrr.
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June goal - 44/44
July goal - 52/52
August goal - 43/57 miles
Sept. 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon; Corning, NY
October 7 - Viking Dash Half Marathon; Toledo, OH4 -
3 slow easy miles for me today, bringing my August total to 26.2 - I ran a marathon this month! First time pushing my tiny human in the jogging stroller and it went okay - only had to stop to retrieve shoes and his water cup and the plastic fork and knife he refuses to go anywhere without....
My husband ran with us - he’s at the beginning of C25k but he runs faster than me. I might’ve gotten angry about that. (Angry outbursts is one of the ways my anxiety manifests.)
We’re all good now, but we’ll have to figure out how to make running a family event.
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travelling_lots wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »travelling_lots wrote: »Hi everyone,
New here walking while I recover. Physio said three months till I can run.
Based on my garmin n this is what I've done so far. My goal this month is 70,000 km
https://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wzOeWn3/exercise.png
70,000 km ?!?!?! YOU ARE A BEAST!!! A very fast beast!
Or maybe that was a typo?
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Lol
Oh man. And here I was worried about getting the ticker graph on. Thanks
I think I need more carbs for my brain.
Does it look normal now?
Still can't get the graphic on just the link Can't win here
Did you get it figured out? I don't mess with the ticker any more. You figure your monthly walking goal? 70km maybe?
I think y'all missed the original post from @travelling_lots.travelling_lots wrote: »Hi everyone,
New here walking while I recover. Physio said three months till I can run.
Based on my garmin n this is what I've done so far. My goal this month is 70,000 steps
url=https://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/w3pVXZB/
So it's 70,000 steps actually
As far as the ticker goes, you just copy everything inside (and including) the[img].....[/img]
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Hate those low cut sock too!
I've gone to the quarter socks. I was lucky enough to go through a spell the low cut ones worked. For some reason now they dont. Except i picked up some cheap Fila athletic socks at tj maxx a few years back. If i can find them again, I'll grab more. Fine sock for the price.1 -
That is why I get my socks in crew! My son like the low cut socks, but he is not a runner, so I guess he can get away with it. 2
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travelling_lots wrote: »Hi everyone,
New here walking while I recover. Physio said three months till I can run.
Based on my garmin n this is what I've done so far. My goal this month is 70,000 steps
url=https://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/w3pVXZB/
@travelling_lots do the ticker like this[img]https://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wzOeWn3/exercise.png[/img]
Which will give you:
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08/01/18 - 8 miles @ 9:30
08/02/18 - 0
08/03/18 - 0
08/04/18 - 11 miles @ 10:10
08/05/18 - 0
08/06/18 - 0
08/07/18 - 6 miles
08/08/18 - 9 miles
08/09/18 - 9 miles
08/10/18 - No run, car crash instead
08/11/18 - Spoon Shortage - no run
08/12/18 - 13.1 miles
08/13/18 - Lightning very very frightening
08/14/18 - Traffic Jam
08/15/18 - 9 miles
08/16/18 - 8.1 miles for @KeepRunningFatboy
...0...
08/22/18 - 10 miles of pain!
08/23/18 - 10 miles
Upcoming Races:
Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019
--More as I find them - need to find a nice trail race
2021 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
Two runs in a row! It is a virtual streak!
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The ticker is retarded. Avoid it.
Socks? I skip them entirely.
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Gear... for typical summer run:
Under Armour Men's Igniter 2.0 Storm Polarized Sunglasses ($123 currently on Amazon)
Under Armour Men's Launch Run 9" Shorts ($32 currently on Amazon)
Under Armour Men's HeatGear SuperVent Armour Tank ($29 currenly on Amazon)
Under Armour Heatgear Crew Socks ($17 currentlyu on Amazon)
Under Armour Men's HeatGear Armour CoolSwitch Compression Shorts ($21 Currently on Amazon)
Sacouny RIde 10 Wide Shoes - $120 at time of purchase, currently discontinued
Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Bluetooth Workout Headphones ($71 Currently on Amazon)
Body Glide ($10 currently on Amazon)
Garmin Forerunner 935 ($430 currently on Amazon)
So that all comes to: $853 for this inexpensive simple sport. And I am not even including the water bottles, pack, clif bloks... Some times I switch out nike socks or what ever, but doubt that has much impact on price.
Winter is much worse....
Yep, glad I kept it cheap!
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