August 2018 Running Challenge

PastorVincent · August 2018

MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

@PastorVincent: Your stories made buying a house sound so appealing that I guess we’re dipping our toes in as well. Because why bother setting one big goal for the year when you can set three! Any tips?

The biggest thing is research and hire your own building inspector. Even if the seller tries to offer you one, or reports or something for free. Get your own, from someone that is beholden to you. Then take that report to someone you know that can help you understand it. We were saved twice by this alone.

Also, when you go look at a hose check a few things:

https://www.realtor.com has crime maps. Use them. In USA, agents are not allowed to steer you to good neighborhoods. So do the crime research yourself. Also look at how long a house has been on the market, AND any other house nearby. If they are on the market much longer than normal - question why. That is a big red flag. Look at the past sales, has the house changed hands often? That is another red flag.

Ask LOTS of questions. Get copies of utility bills - that will help you know how good the insulation in the house is and what you can expect. Vist the house MORE than once, and do it at different times of day. What is the place like at 8pm? 1pm? and so on. If a major rain happens, try to get in the house ASAP after it (during would be best) to see if there is any new water in places you would not like.

Drive around the neighborhood where you are looking at the house. Are the other lawns decent? do the other places look well kept up? Expensive cars or cheap trash? In general, the better a place looks, the better the quality of living there will be. Obviously, there are no guarantees, but it is a good bellwether.

Do not rush an offer in, instead sleep on it. If you get a counter offer, sleep on that too. Slow and steady!

A good realtor is a must, but legally they are limited in what they are allowed to say and do, so do as much of your own research as you can. Unsure about the HVAC, call around and get an HVAC guy you trust to look at it. Even if you have to spend a little to have it done. Same with roof an foundation and other big things.

That is what I came up within a couple mins off the top of my head. PM me any questions and I will try to answer.

rheddmobile · August 2018

One house hunting tip I wish I had known - if there are new fixtures or wallpaper or repairs, find out why. We were told "Hey, this is great, all new floors in the bathroom! And also new pipes upstairs!" Yeah because the pipes in this house are terrible. Everyone in the neighborhood (several cosmetically different houses with basically the same floor plan) has the same exact leak above the dining room table.

rheddmobile · August 2018

@Elise4270 I haven't been running all that long - in fact I just got a message from mapmyrun on my "runniversary" earlier this week. So not too much time to get into a funk yet. But what keeps me going when it's truly awful out there is knowing that it could all be taken away from me and I would miss it so much. Being sidelined by my knee for two months, I thought I was going to lose my mind. Daily hard cardio is essential for my blood sugar control, and finding something to do every single day without including running is pretty grim. Even the worst run is better than the best session on a stationary bike or rowing machine. If I had access to a private pool every day, I could survive without running, but even then I would miss the adventure of seeing all the things around me. My most recent run was pretty mediocre, as runs go. It was hot! My husband almost stepped on a skink! A deer ran right under us! We saw a weird dead bug! We met a nice guy with two nice dogs! My arm had visible salt crystals dried on it! My feet love my new shoes but my butt hurts! My husband hates purple nuun! For someone like me who lives a vivid internal life it's good to be forced into a vivid external life regularly. Running won't ever let you forget that place where your spirit interfaces with the rest of the world.

katharmonic · August 2018

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
08/24/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 121.0
08/25/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 124.1
08/26/18 :::: 18.1 :::: 142.2

Today's race: 18.12 Challenge race today in Sacket's Harbor, NY (on Lake Ontario, site of the first battle of the war of 1812 between US and the British Empire, and major shipbuilding yard for that war).

Holy crap, you guys, I ran 18 miles today! I felt so nervous about it, as my longest run to date was 15 miles and it wasn't very pretty. The day started with a 4 am wake-up as we had a little over an hour drive to get there. I think I was too tired to get properly nervous so I didn't feel too bad at the start. Just a long run with bling. The weather started out about 69 degrees, but started raining as we waited for the start. It mostly stopped as we actually got out there but there were a few bursts of rain along the way. Generally there was a decent breeze from the lake to combat the humidity a bit.

I felt ok for the first few miles, but was having a mental struggle with how much was left. I had some people to chat with, which helped. A friend's husband had come along to help us along the course and seeing him at several points really helped - I didn't need any of the extra snacks and drinks he was ready to hand off, but liked that he was there if I needed it. When I got to 10 miles I started to believe I could finish okay. I made a quick pit stop at around mile 12, which is the first time I've done that in a race - I probably could have made it fine but there was no line and I wasn't trying to beat a certain time. When I made it to mile 13, I put my headphones in and used music to help me through the rest. At mile 15 I took a quick pic and said to myself "this is farther than I've ever run before" again and again - every step a new distance PR! That amused me for a bit. I actually sped up and the last 3 miles were my fastest of the race, each one gaining a bit. I was so happy to see the lake again as we finished on the shore. I crossed the finish at 3:23 and was so freaking happy. I got a quick roll out of my calves in the massage tent, ate pizza, had a beer, and waited for my friends to finish.

I am so tired but feeling just thrilled - longest run, highest mileage week yet, most steps in a day all done today! I feel like this was a great confidence builder for the rest of my training leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon. 9 weeks from today!

Teresa502 · August 2018

workaholic_nurse wrote: »

This morning's run with @Teresa502 , aka Wonder Woman, was great. I was especially impressed that she had done 11 miles yesterday and still came out this morning. Cloud cover was great, humidity relatively low, and the trail was long. The first 4 miles were a bit faster than we planned, about 11:40 or so, because ot was mostly a gentle downhill. Overall pace for the 10 miles was just under 12 minute/mile. I must confess that I am not used to running with anyone and really appreciated being able to chat and run. We took a few small walk breaks, but maintained a fairly steady pace overall. This is my longest distance run to date since I started back, endomondo said 10.1 for a total of 65.57/55 for the month.

You are too kind. I had a great time running with you this morning. You did great. Congratulations on your longest distance come back!

Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend. I loved the pictures and reading the reports!

Scott6255 · August 2018

@katharmonic what a great race! Wish there was a double-like button. Congrats on your longest distance, and feeling good doing it is the best!

travelling_lots · August 2018

@rheddmobile I actually like your shoes. Mine are uuugly hot pink Nikki full support. Bought them because they were on sale 50% off. Mine no one wanted.

travelling_lots · August 2018

@Elise4270 well, I've been in that funk mode you call it these past days.
I think @MegaMooseEsq explained the negative factor enabled/disabled in the diary settings about the step count. I wanted to find that post to say thanks for the explanation.
I disabled it. I found it demoralizing. I prefer to use the garmin only to count the distance and calories burned that day. No longer counting steps. In my head felt I was going no where. It was eating at me.
So, for me to get out of that mode I keep at it don't stop but I have to find a logical way out to solve it in my head and move forward in a more positive manner. But till then I'm fighting with myself. Sometimes being stubborn pays off it doesn't let me quit.

travelling_lots · August 2018

@PastorVincent excellent tips for house hunting. That's how I used to look at the areas ahead of time for when I used to run or now to walk in the evenings or early morning to be safe.

travelling_lots · August 2018

MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

Woah woah woah! I am officially registered for my first 10K and my first half marathon! I was feeling nervous about pulling the trigger on the latter, especially since deciding on the Mankato race that is just close enough to conceivably drive there day-of (if we get up at 4AM), but far enough and mid-October enough that a decent number of things could go wrong. Thankfully, the website helpfully offered $5 race insurance, which seems more than worth it for an $80 entry fee. Check and check!

Moving from the 5k to the 10k I’m wondering what my mindset should be. I’ve run six miles or further five times now and have an 8.6 and 5.9 scheduled before the race in two weeks. My thought is that I should try and treat it like a normal easy or maybe tempo run, depending on how I’m feeling, and not worry about strategy past that. I want to finish and it would be nice to do it without walking.

If I keep walking to a minimum I should be able to manage at about an 11 minute pace, which gives me a finish time of 1:09:xx, toward the back of the pack but not last based on last year’s results. I can be a competitive *kitten*, but that makes going in with reasonable expectations even more important. And my time would still have netted me top five in my division last year (out of five!) and that totally counts for me.

@travelling_lots: That’s too bad about the groups in your area. I can’t imagine that there are a huge number of people wanting to run in the winter, but hopefully they’ll be bonkers enough to be dedicated!

@RunnerGrl1982: I love running by myself, but I’ve also enjoyed getting to know other runners here, and I think winter will be a good time to reach out. I’m working from home full time now and even this introvert needs some people time. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Hopefully I'll get some survival tips at least.

@PastorVincent: Your stories made buying a house sound so appealing that I guess we’re dipping our toes in as well. Because why bother setting one big goal for the year when you can set three! Any tips?

High fives to everyone who raced this weekend!

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
8/5 Su - rest, yoga
8/6 Mo - 0:37:54 - 3.47
8/7 Tu - lifted heavy things
8/8 We - rest, prehab
8/9 Th - 0:33:38 - 3.11
8/10 Fr - 0:34:55 - 3.07
8/11 Sa - 1:06:45 - 6.10
8/12 Su - rest, prehab
8/13 Mo - 0:49:57 - 4.36
8/14 Tu - 0:20:06 - 1.87, lifted heavy things
8/15 We - 0:32:20 - 3.05
8/16 Th - rest, prehab
8/17 Fr - unplanned rest
8/18 Sa - 1:30:13 - 8.01 (distance PR in memory of @KeepRunningFatboy)
8/19 Su - rest & 5 hours of D&D
8/20 Mo - 0:49:35 - 4.58 tempo
8/21 Tu - 0:21:00 - 2.07 fartleks, lifted heavy things, prehab
8/22 We - rest
8/23 Th - 0:55:10 - 4.85
8/24 Fr - prehab, lifted heavy things
8/25 Sa - 0:30:47 - 3.12 - Glo Run Night Race 5K
8/26 Su - rest

August Total: 58.86/50 miles
2018 Total: 218.12 miles

Races!
July 4: Red, White and Boom! 5K Chip time: 0:32:20
August 25: Glo Run Night Race 5K Chip time: 0:30:40
September 8: Helen Gold/Shirley Brooker 10K, Overland Park, KS
October 6: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 10K
October 21: Mankato Half Marathon

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Not exactly sure how that is going to work now.

I've been thinking maybe I should upgrade the data on my phone to keep for updated with you guys. This forum moves extremely quickly.

I think you guys will make me meet my goals vs joining a running room or club here.

aab1 · August 2018

August goal: 25 miles
8/1 3
8/2 2.6
8/4 3.5
8/7 2.5
8/12 2.5
8/13 2.0
8/14 2.5
8/17 4.0
8/19 2.0
8/20 4.25
8/21 3.30
8/25 4.75

Month to date: 36.90 / 25

PastorVincent · August 2018

travelling_lots wrote: »

@Elise4270 well, I've been in that funk mode you call it these past days.
I think @MegaMooseEsq explained the negative factor enabled/disabled in the diary settings about the step count. I wanted to find that post to say thanks for the explanation.
I disabled it. I found it demoralizing. I prefer to use the garmin only to count the distance and calories burned that day. No longer counting steps. In my head felt I was going no where. It was eating at me.
So, for me to get out of that mode I keep at it don't stop but I have to find a logical way out to solve it in my head and move forward in a more positive manner. But till then I'm fighting with myself. Sometimes being stubborn pays off it doesn't let me quit.

I missed the convo on this, but I have MFP set to "no activity at all, I sit on a couch all day" - and let my Garmin Forerunner 935 update for activity level as needed. Then I only look at a week's worth of data when trying to see how I am doing. Works for me at least.

PastorVincent · August 2018

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
...gluten...
08/26/18 - 15 brutal 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)

MegaMooseEsq · August 2018

Scott6255 wrote: »

@katharmonic what a great race! Wish there was a double-like button. Congrats on your longest distance, and feeling good doing it is the best!

I would also like a double like button! High five, @katharmonic!

katharmonic · August 2018

Thank you so much @Scott6255 and @MegaMooseEsq (high fives back on your night race also)!!

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@MobyCarp - what's the OakTree Half in Geneseo like? Pretty hilly? I think I saw you have done this before and/or are doing it this year (next week).

PastorVincent · August 2018

@katharmonic Well done!

eponine1984 · August 2018

I was supposed to run yesterday but I wasn’t feeling it, so I didn’t. I wasn’t feeling it today either, but I didn’t want two rest days to turn into a week into a month without running and my husband was trying to get some work done, so I strapped the tiny human into the jogging stroller and set off. (I also managed to get bug spray in my eyes before leaving, so I was off to a great start.)

I cut my usual route short and only did 2.25 miles, but I got out and did it. We saw a mama deer and two babies, so that made it worth it for me. I tried to get a picture but it wasn’t the best.

Panini911 · August 2018

@katharmonic WOW! you rock!

cburke8909 · August 2018

Scott6255 wrote: »

@katharmonic what a great race! Wish there was a double-like button. Congrats on your longest distance, and feeling good doing it is the best!

Agreed way to go @katharmonic !!!

RunsOnEspresso · August 2018

8/1/18 2.65 miles
8/2/18 3.1 miles
8/3/18 3.1 miles
8/4/18 10 miles
8/5/18 2.7 miles

8/6/18 blood draw
8/7/18 3.9 miles
8/8/18 3.3 miles
8/9/18 3.05 miles
8/10/18 2.7 miles
8/11/18 3 miles
8/12/18 grieving

8/13/18 rest
8/14/18 3.65 miles
8/15/18 3.05 miles
8/16/18 3.1 miles
8/17/18 2.75 miles
8/18/18 2.45 miles
8/19/18 8 miles

8/20/18 3.25 miles
8/21/18 4.3 miles
8/22/18 3.6 miles
8/23/18 rest
8/24/18 3.2 miles
8/25/18 rest
8/26/18 8.25 miles

Total 83.1 /100-115

8.25 was supposed to be 14. I couldn't get myself to go any further. I had done my second loop and stopped at home for some Nuun performance. Walked the block, put my water bottle back and started to run again. I got about .25 in and I couldn't go any further. I think this might be the end of my marathon training. 3 attempts and no starts means it's not destined to be. I will probably drop down to the half.

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