October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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I thought I'd just check my schedule for next year to see when I have events... Seems I've entered more than a few already! Two half marathons already entered, one definitely to enter (as soon as entries open) and another on the radar... Something happened to my 'two halfs a year' thing. And then there's the Xterra Series that I don't have 2019 dates for yet.
I blame you.
All of you!
In other news, October goals reached - it's been a good month.
Running challenge
1 Oct: In bed, dying
2 Oct: Recovering from near death
3 Oct 4.6km, realise am still suffering the effects of near-death experience. Yoga too.
4 Oct: 5.78km
5 Oct: rest
6 Oct: yoga
7 Oct: hungover +gardening
8 Oct: 20.02km and now to taper
9 Oct: 5.8km with Miss 6 on her bike.
10 Oct: yoga
11 Oct: working
12 Oct: Thursday 10k, shortened to 9.61 as I had to be out the door at 7:30am.
13 Oct: yoga
14 Oct: 13.52km
15 Oct: yoga
16 Oct: 5.34km
17 Oct: yoga and massage where tiny evil Thai woman stomps on me.
18 Oct: 9.39km
19 Oct: 7.01 really rather fast!!
20 Oct: yoga, and some serious ab burn to boot
21 Oct: 13.10km slowly
22 Oct: rest - yoga cancelled as it’s Labour Day
23 Oct: 5.3km gently
24 Oct: yoga
25 Oct: 4.14km
26 Oct: rest
27 Oct: rest
28 Oct: RACE DAY 21.43km, super speedy. Yay me!!
29 Oct: yoga
30 Oct: 6.11km slowly and then a visit to the osteopath
131.15 of 120km for October.
Upcoming events
17 November, Xterra Trail Challenge Waihi 20.5km
8 December, West Coaster trail relay (10km leg)
Jan 20, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Feb 24, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Mar 3, Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon (This just looks amazing!)
Mar 24, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Apr 21, Auckland Run Series 10k
May 11, St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon (Girls' trip - we may be more focused on the wine!)
May 12, Auckland Run Series 10k (Date clash - will still be in Marlborough so won't run this one)
Jun 2, Auckland Run Series 10k
Jun 23, Auckland Run Series 10k
Jul 14, Auckland Run Series 10k
Aug 4, Auckland Run Series Half ($100 for 5 10k's and a half, what a bargain!)
Aug 24, Mount Maunganui Half Marathon (Entry transferred from 2018 DNS)
Oct 20, Auckland Half Marathon (It's my local!)7 -
I increased my distance yesterday from 8 run/walk intervals to 10 run/walk intervals. No pain and minimal sensation during or immediately after. Mild stiffness this morning that I didn't notice by lunch.
This week I'm increasing the short run intervals to 9x and long run to 12x, after which I'm going to move away from intervals with the help of my running coach. At least, that's the plan for November!
I think I'm just about healed up and at the point where I'm more concerned with rebuilding my aerobic base.
Which means it's time to sign up for a race... right?15 -
2 miles treadmill tonight.
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »@katharmonic Respect! I'm still debating whether to bite the bullet and train for a marathon. I've got five halfs under my belt and have always said that's as far as I'm willing to go, but there's a little nagging voice in my head trying to persuade me to go for the full 26.2.
I haven't even run a half yet and have almost made up my mind to do the Auckland half next year. That gives me 51 weeks to train...
Umm, “almost” made up your mind?? You told me you were, and I’m going to hold you to that!! 😝
And @BruinsGal_91, after my success on Sunday, for the first time ever, I’m wondering if I should do a full...
Runners are such enablers - not just this lot on MFP either, they’re all equally mad!!!
Oops I worded that wrong. Definitely doing the Auckland half, contemplating doing the full. That's the almost made up my mind bit bahaha
I ran my first marathon just shy of having run for a year. If you're dedicated to it and don't push it too hard (train smart) , you can do it6 -
I'm pouting. Today was another impromptu rest day as I'm still plagued by the chaffing issue. I can only hope my new bra arrives tomorrow. Today was supposed to be five miles, and tomorrow is supposed to be 12.
October Goal: 100 miles
10/1: planned rest day
10/2: 4.5 miles
10/3: 9 miles
10/4: 5.5 miles
10/5: 7 miles
10/6: cross train ditched for rest
10/7: 3 miles
10/8: planned rest
10/9: rest until cleared by NP
10/10: 10 miles
10/11: 7 miles
10/12: 5 miles
10/13: 4.5 miles
10/14: impromptu rest (was scheduled tomorrow)
10/15: 4.5 miles (yesterday's)
10/16: 8 miles
10/17: leg day with the hubs instead of a run (couple's time)
10/18: 6 miles
10/19: 5 miles
10/20: 2.5 miles (was supposed to be 5, but severely underdressed for the wind)
10/21: impromptu rest (no sleep-went to pumpkin patch)
10/22: planned rest
10/23: 11 miles
10/24: 8 miles
10/25: 5 miles
10/26: impromptu rest (chaffing issue)
10/27: 8 miles
10/28: 6.5 miles
10/29: impromptu rest (chaffing issue)
Total: 120 miles
UPCOMING RACES
November - 5 mile Bare Bones Turkey Trot (22nd)
December -
COMPLETED RACES
January - Frosty 5k
February - Run for the Chocolate 5k
March - Penguin in the Park 5k
April - Lake Sara Dam 5k
May - Run Through the Jungle 5k
June - French Fried 5k
July - Firecracker 5k
August - Happy Birthday to Me virtual 10k
September 7th - 5k Glow Run
October - Illinois Homecoming 5k9 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Congrats to @jele30, @mbaker566, @BruinsGal_91, and @ContraryMaryMary for some awesome racing!
@katharmonic Congrats on your first marathon! You say you never want to do that again...now I'm not a gambling man, but I have a wager I would like to make, lol.
@Orphia Great write-up for Dennis!
Thanks for the birthday wishes, I had a great day that involved too much pizza, cheesecake, and cupcakes!
Today's run was an easy-paced recovery run with some tempo sections to try and compensate for all the pizza, cheesecake, and cupcakes.
01 - 15.63
02 - 14.43
03 - 10.21
04 - 12.19
05 - 22.04
08 - 15.63
09 - 12.64
10 - 12.19
11 - 13.53
12 - 26.40
13 - 6.97
16 - 5.91
17 - 15.60
18 - 12.67
19 - 22.22
22 - 15.57
23 - 14.33
24 - 12.57
25 - 14.16
26 - 16.13
29 - 16.01
Total: 307.03 / 250 miles
There is no such thing as too much pizza.
Quoted for truth.3 -
No run today. Spent the time formatting my next book to release. Still waiting on the artwork once I have that I can release this one and put it behind me. Waiting on creative types to get things done is an exercise in extreme patience. One I am really struggling with right now...
Tomorrow weather looks good for a run and if things go well I should have a solid 2 hours to get a decent run in.5 -
October goal: a 10k at least once a week
10/1 3.13
10/2 rest
10/3 3.20
10/4 other stuff
10/5 6.30
10/6 2.25
10/7 core training
10/8 3.31
10/9 3.05
10/10 6.26
10/11 rest
10/12 core training
10/13 7.12 relay for @keeprunningfatboy
10/14 rest
10/15 rest
10/16 3.00
10/17 hid under a rock
10/18 2.00
10/19 3.80
10/20 other stuff
10/21 band practice
10/22 6.25
10/23 fell down a geneaological rabbit hole....
10/24 3.12
10/25 2.00
10/26 snorkel 2 hours
10/27 3.68
10/28 rest
10/29 3.12
Total 62.79
Great job @katharmonic!
and again thanks @Orphia and @Elise4270 for all the work on Dennis' relay!
not sure I'll run or post as lots of life stuff in the next two days...so here's a Halloween Trick or Treat
Upcoming races:
Nov. 11, 2018 Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll 10k
January 4, 2019 Hilo to Volcano Ultra 50k Relay. In memory of @keeprunningfatboy
Ticker is my goal for 2018 and progress to date:
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I sent the MFP Community staff a report to ask how to make MFP HQ aware of our Run for Dennis.
I got this reply from a Community staff member:
"Just wanted to let you know that Staff has seen the report about the tribute relay you posted. We have gone ahead and forwarded it along. Also for the sake of privacy I did edit out Dennis's last name but left everything else as it was.
"It makes the community team very happy to see users coming together to support and motivate each other. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Have a great week! "
Isn't that lovely?!20 -
PastorVincent wrote: »ContraryMaryMary wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »@katharmonic Respect! I'm still debating whether to bite the bullet and train for a marathon. I've got five halfs under my belt and have always said that's as far as I'm willing to go, but there's a little nagging voice in my head trying to persuade me to go for the full 26.2.
I haven't even run a half yet and have almost made up my mind to do the Auckland half next year. That gives me 51 weeks to train...
Umm, “almost” made up your mind?? You told me you were, and I’m going to hold you to that!! 😝
And @BruinsGal_91, after my success on Sunday, for the first time ever, I’m wondering if I should do a full...
Runners are such enablers - not just this lot on MFP either, they’re all equally mad!!!
Oops I worded that wrong. Definitely doing the Auckland half, contemplating doing the full. That's the almost made up my mind bit bahaha
DO IT! 51 weeks is PLENTY of time. Start the 1/2 marathon training now, and run one (even if it is just on your own) and you will be ready to start the full with time to spare.
LOL I think you forgot who you replied to. My first half is I. 2.5weeks, been training for 3 months now, so definitely ready to kick into it, and going to do another half in March, then July, so October for my first marathon fits well...
You guys are all definitely enablers. Of the best kind bahaha.
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »I thought I'd just check my schedule for next year to see when I have events... Seems I've entered more than a few already! Two half marathons already entered, one definitely to enter (as soon as entries open) and another on the radar... Something happened to my 'two halfs a year' thing. And then there's the Xterra Series that I don't have 2019 dates for yet.
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Upcoming events
17 November, Xterra Trail Challenge Waihi 20.5km
8 December, West Coaster trail relay (10km leg)
Jan 20, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Feb 24, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Mar 3, Rotorua Off Road Half Marathon (This just looks amazing!)
Mar 24, Albany Lakes Summer Series 10k
Apr 21, Auckland Run Series 10k
May 11, St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon (Girls' trip - we may be more focused on the wine!)
May 12, Auckland Run Series 10k (Date clash - will still be in Marlborough so won't run this one)
Jun 2, Auckland Run Series 10k
Jun 23, Auckland Run Series 10k
Jul 14, Auckland Run Series 10k
Aug 4, Auckland Run Series Half ($100 for 5 10k's and a half, what a bargain!)
Aug 24, Mount Maunganui Half Marathon (Entry transferred from 2018 DNS)
Oct 20, Auckland Half Marathon (It's my local!)
Nov 16, kerikeri half
@ContraryMaryMary Added one in for you... Lol
ETA ohhh that St Claire vineyard one is supposed to be awesome!2 -
@ContraryMaryMary Added one in for you... Lol
ETA ohhh that St Claire vineyard one is supposed to be awesome!
I'm keen...
STOP WITH THE ENABLING!!!4 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »@ContraryMaryMary Added one in for you... Lol
ETA ohhh that St Claire vineyard one is supposed to be awesome!
I'm keen...
STOP WITH THE ENABLING!!!
LOL. Should I add in the Hokianga Half Marathon in late march/April... Its only a rhr drive away. That's my local, and I'm actually hoping to run it this year3 -
@Avidkeo guess what I just did!!!!
Yep, 7km in the rain, I'm officially a badass (a slow badass but a badass nonetheless )
As it got light and I could see how wet and windy it was outside, I looked at the treadmill and the treadmill looked stonily back at me. I looked at the ironing board and pile of ironing underneath it. I promised my husband faithfully (with my fingers crossed behind my back just in case) that of course I wouldn't be so insane as to go out and run in that nasty weather when I have a perfectly good treadmill we spent a small fortune on that I could use instead. I waited for him to go to work. I waved my daughter off to school. I waved my middle finger at the treadmill, grabbed my jacket and headed out the door.
t was windy and raining lightly the whole time, with a few minutes of heavier rain a couple of times. I learned a lot today! Main notes:
* I don't mind the feel of it raining on my face and head. I HATE the feeling of a small, plasticky jacket hood moving about on my head while I run. That lasted all of 10 seconds.
* Spanish drivers are total azzholes and they get worse when it rains. Avoid underpasses where water gathers next to the pavements at all costs unless you want to shower en-route.
* The pavements (and painted bike path) in this town become slippery deathtraps when wet. Avoid at all costs unless you want to become famous for inventing a new form of triathlon involving running, figure skating and hobbling. Also unless you're willing to risk breaking a leg.
* Running along the almost deserted seafront in the wind and rain watching the waves roll and singing out loud is very liberating.
* Sandwich bag works to keep mobile phone dry, but I should probably check it for holes before setting off.
* Rain jacket pockets with no zips do not mean I don't need to wear my belt for keys and ID. Keys can fly out of inner pocket even when jacket is zipped up, resulting in digging around in the mud looking for keys.
* Rain jacket is great when it's raining properly, but a little sauna like mid-run when it's not raining very hard. Jacket zip is hard to handle with cold wet fingers, resulting in a need to use teeth.
* Even if it's raining, I still need water. In fact, I need more water than usual, probably due to above-mentioned sauna effect.
* It took 5km for the damp to reach my toes. Having wet toes bothered me briefly at km 6, but then passed proving once I get used to the feeling it's not too bad. In fact I was surprised how wet my socks were when I took them off.
There were probably more, but I have coffee now and can't remember them :-)
Well on track to reach stretch goal with tomorrow's scheduled 5 kilometres. Yay!
2/10: 6km
3/10: 3km
4/10: 6km
7/10: 8.5km
9/10: 6.5km
10/10: 3km
11/10: 6km
14/10: 9km
16/10: 6.5km
17/10: 3km
19/10: 6.5km
21/10: 10km
23/10: 7km
24/10: 3km
26/10: 6.5km
28/10: 5km race
30/10: 7km
October goal: 90km, stretch goal: 105km. Completed so far: 102.5km16 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo guess what I just did!!!!
Yep, 7km in the rain, I'm officially a badass (a slow badass but a badass nonetheless )
As it got light and I could see how wet and windy it was outside, I looked at the treadmill and the treadmill looked stonily back at me. I looked at the ironing board and pile of ironing underneath it. I promised my husband faithfully (with my fingers crossed behind my back just in case) that of course I wouldn't be so insane as to go out and run in that nasty weather when I have a perfectly good treadmill we spent a small fortune on that I could use instead. I waited for him to go to work. I waved my daughter off to school. I waved my middle finger at the treadmill, grabbed my jacket and headed out the door.
t was windy and raining lightly the whole time, with a few minutes of heavier rain a couple of times. I learned a lot today! Main notes:
* I don't mind the feel of it raining on my face and head. I HATE the feeling of a small, plasticky jacket hood moving about on my head while I run. That lasted all of 10 seconds.
* Spanish drivers are total azzholes and they get worse when it rains. Avoid underpasses where water gathers next to the pavements at all costs unless you want to shower en-route.
* The pavements (and painted bike path) in this town become slippery deathtraps when wet. Avoid at all costs unless you want to become famous for inventing a new form of triathlon involving running, figure skating and hobbling. Also unless you're willing to risk breaking a leg.
* Running along the almost deserted seafront in the wind and rain watching the waves roll and singing out loud is very liberating.
* Sandwich bag works to keep mobile phone dry, but I should probably check it for holes before setting off.
* Rain jacket pockets with no zips do not mean I don't need to wear my belt for keys and ID. Keys can fly out of inner pocket even when jacket is zipped up, resulting in digging around in the mud looking for keys.
* Rain jacket is great when it's raining properly, but a little sauna like mid-run when it's not raining very hard. Jacket zip is hard to handle with cold wet fingers, resulting in a need to use teeth.
* Even if it's raining, I still need water. In fact, I need more water than usual, probably due to above-mentioned sauna effect.
* It took 5km for the damp to reach my toes. Having wet toes bothered me briefly at km 6, but then passed proving once I get used to the feeling it's not too bad. In fact I was surprised how wet my socks were when I took them off.
There were probably more, but I have coffee now and can't remember them :-)
Well on track to reach stretch goal with tomorrow's scheduled 5 kilometres. Yay!
Sounds like you were a royal mess when you got back
One note, you want to make sure you are wearing good socks in the rain. Old socks, even if they were once top of the line, will be much more likely to cause blisters in the rain.
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@7lenny7 how about this one...
(originally posted in the FB group by @_nikkiwolf_ )For our ultra runners: No pre-defined time or distance. Just a tiny loop of 4.17 miles that you have 1 hour to complete. But you have to do it every hour, until everyone else has given up. Sounds fun, right?
https://www.rei.com/blog/run/the-most-punishing-running-race-youve-never-heard-of5 -
@PastorVincent lol yes I was, but I was in one piece and the mud and sweat washed off ok
Luckily I haven't been running long enough for my socks to be old, but thanks for the pointer I'll bear that in mind. I do have a pair of super duper high tech anti-blister ankle-supporting socks I bought last month, so will try to use those when it's raining just in case.6 -
1... Man y'all are chatty
2... @AprilRN10 I find cycling to be a good workout. It'll hold some of your cardio fitness and use some lesser trained running muscles, maybe until you heal up?
3... @garygse Your a bad influence. I had pizza. Why cant i just eun in the middle of the night like you, whys it gotta be the 'za? Oh i guess. fat kid in me is has the stick*.
4.. I'm serious about sharing the monthly love here and dangling the coveted MFP running challenge thread starter offer. Todays a good day to get it going- I'll think of a monthly question.
5. My cat loves me too much. And the mornings are too short before work. I just awoke from a strange dream where i was in school, had to present a final 1 hour speech at 915am which evolved into a job interview/talk and couldnt find my clothes, my speech notes, or the broom- idk the porch was dirty and i wanted to sweep it. I also was in undies. The phone rings and its a telephone presentation. I wing it and nailed it. Hm, do sleepy wins count? I say they do. Your dumb brain doesn't know the difference right? an experience is an experience. It just won't get me that promotion, the new clothes arent there and my hair is still my hair. Am i the only one that consistently dreams i look different? I'm never this me.
6. Who's running today? 😄
* Didn't get the stick? I'm just a monkey, not the monkey with the stick. I don't make or enforce the rules, just do what I'm told. My coworkers like stickless monkey. Stickless monkey resorts to poo flinging. 🤔😄🤣 Don't mess wit da monkey!5 -
I just can't stop talking about how great the weather is here in Orlando!
Usually Halloween is still really hot but we've had incredible weather the past few days. So nice for running!
5 miles this morning and feeling great.
10/1 - Transform App- Upper body
10/2 - 4 miles + TA W3 Legs
10/3 - 4.5 miles + TA W4 Upper Body
10/4 - TA W4 Legs
10/5 - 4.5 miles + TA W4 Upper
10/6 - 4 miles in Tampa
10/7 - rest day
10/8 - 4 miles + Transform - Arms/Back
10/9 - Transform App - Legs/Glutes
10/10 - 3 miles
10/11 - Transform App - Back/Arms
10/12 - tried to run but glute pain, walked 2 miles
10/13 - 4 miles + transform upper body
10/14 - 4 miles!
10/15 - Transform App - chest, arms
10/16 - 4.5 miles + transform app - legs!
10/17 - 4 miles + transform app - arms
10/18 - 4 miles + transform app - legs!
10/18 - transform app - arms
10/19 - transformApp Arms
10/20 - 4.5 miles
10/21 - 3 miles + transform App Arms
10/22 - REST
10/23 - transform app legs
10/24 - 4.5 miles + transform app - back/chest
10/25 - 4 miles + transform app - legs
10/26 - 3 miles + transform app upper body
10/27 - 44 miles cycling
10/28 - REST
10/29 - 5 miles + transform app - arms/chest
10/30 - 5 miles + tbd
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might get out tonight, might clean. seems i picked up a little cold
this was not my month. looking forward to next month.
@PastorVincent i like the look of that race.4
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