August 2018 Running Challenge
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August goal: 75 miles
8/1: 4.5 miles
8/2: 5 miles
8/5: 6.5 miles
8/7: 4.3 miles
8/8: 4.6 miles
8/9: 5 miles
8/12: 8 miles
8/14: 5 miles
8/15: 4.7 miles
8/16: 4.5 miles
8/19: 6.3 miles dedicated to @KeepRunningFatboy
8/23: 3.7 miles
62.1/75 miles
I did run today. I wasn't sure if I would since I had anesthesia for a colonoscopy yesterday, but I felt good this morning and decided I would give it a go. I was pretty slow, but after missing my runs the last two days and spending all day yesterday in a hospital bed hooked up to an IV it felt really good just to get out there. My legs felt pretty heavy for mile one, but mile two was a little better. Then mile three I started getting kind of tired and it was my slowest mile. But overall it was a nice run. I missed the cooler temperatures early in the week and it was already hot today. But the humidity and the dewpoint weren't brutal so it was all right.
2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K10 -
@Elise4270 If you yave a Sam's Club or other type membership store I believe they all have similar travel deals.1
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Not doing so well. Had a bad reaction to the new meds over the weekend and have been recovering ever since. Switched back to old meds. Getting better little by little but damn am I exhausted. Suffice to say I think this month is borked.
Still rooting for all of you though. Go you!17 -
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.
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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).2 -
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? 😆😍1 -
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.1 -
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!4 -
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...7 -
August 1 - 20 km run
August 2 - 9 km run
August 3 - rest day
August 4 - 16 km Harriers trail run/13 km water girl for football
August 5 - 15 km Harriers trail run
August 6 - 15 km run
August 7 - 14 km run
August 8 - 10 km run
August 9 - 23 km run
August 10 - rest day
August 11 - rest day
August 12 - 10 km club run
August 13 - 23 km run
August 14 - rest day
August 15 - 10 km Hill Repeats
August 16 - 20 km run
August 17- rest day
August 18 - 4 km water girl
- 23 km Howling Dog Night Run
August 19 - recovery day
August 20 - recovery day
August 21 - 10 km Interval Running
August 22 - 20 km run
August 23 - raining
August 24 - 11 km Hill Repeats
Total distance 265 km - goal 350 km.6 -
The good news is, 24 hours out from my half, I feel great - no more chills and aches, and sufficient energy to run albeit slowly. Bad news, my throat is so sore it hurts to breathe. My plan is to assess how I feel at registration this afternoon, and if it's not any better, I'll downgrade to the 10k. Worst case scenario, I'll be a DNS and cheer my friend on (silently) and enjoy a weekend away!16
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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/
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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 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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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 here1 -
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.4 -
An easy-paced run for 9 miles this morning before meeting up with the group for another 5. This run also saw the return of another runner who has suffered various injuries for most of the year. She started off the year with an Achilles heel issue which kept her from running for several months. Then after returning, she broke her toe. After that had healed and she returned again, she then felt a sharp pain in the arch of her foot that stopped her from running for several more months. Given this past performance, I can only guess that she'll probably be in crutches by Monday.
01 - 15.66
02 - 14.15
03 - 21.05
05 - 5.75
06 - 15.62
07 - 14.41
08 - 15.62
09 - 14.45
10 - 26.39
13 - 15.64
14 - 15.32
15 - 15.59
16 - 14.03
17 - 26.21 for @KeepRunningFatboy
20 - 15.66
21 - 14.16
22 - 15.63
23 - 14.15
Total: 289.49 / 250 miles11 -
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)
...
Or something like that.
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
08/01/18 :::: 6.3 :::: 6.3
08/02/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 9.9
08/03/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 9.9
08/04/18 :::: 14.3 :::: 24.2
08/05/18 :::: 5.2 :::: 29.4
08/06/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 33.2
08/07/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 38.2
08/08/18 :::: 6.1 :::: 44.3
08/09/18 :::: 14.2 :::: 58.4
08/10/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.4
08/11/18 :::: 5.2 :::: 63.6
08/12/18 :::: 4.1 :::: 67.7
08/13/18 :::: 4.1 :::: 71.8
08/14/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 75.9
08/15/18 :::: 5.9 :::: 81.7
08/16/18 :::: 15.0 :::: 96.7
08/17/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 96.7
08/18/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 96.7
08/19/18 :::: 7.1 :::: 103.8
08/20/18 :::: 3.7 :::: 107.5
08/21/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 111.5
08/22/18 :::: 5.5 :::: 117.0
08/23/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 121.0/ 150 miles goal
Such beautiful weather for an after-work run today with temps in the mid 70s and finally lower humidity. Work has ramped up a lot this week so it felt good to get out and enjoy a pretty easy run.
Tomorrow is a planned rest day and Saturday will be just a short shake-out run before my 18-mile race on Sunday. Feeling some major butterflies about that one.
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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)
...
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...3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »1 pair of shoes $120-$150
1 UA Shirt $50 billion dollars (on sale)
1 UA Shorts $30 billion dollars (on sale)
...
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)
...
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
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