February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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3.0 more treadmill miles today. This has been a crazy week, and I'm going to have to push my long run to Sunday, but I'm proud of myself for managing to get most of my miles done anyway. Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with this thread much, but things should settle down a bit in a couple of weeks.
33.5/55.0 miles for February so far7 -
Good short run today. I still stand by the fact that I strongly dislike the treadmills in my school gym.
2/1: 3.5 miles
2/2: 5 miles
2/5: 4.3 miles
2/6: 2.2 miles
2/7: 3.5 miles
2/9: 5 miles
2/11: 0.5 miles
2/12: 3.75 miles
2/13: 2.25 miles
2/15: 4 miles
2/16: 6 miles
2/20: 4 miles
2/21: 2 miles
Cumulative total for February: 46/55 or 63.5 miles11 -
3.1 miles on the Wolf river greenway where they have STILL not rebuilt the bathrooms, after saying they would be done last September. We go back and check about every two months or so. Today they had the building up, the lights were on, the door was unlocked... and the water pump was hanging from a hoist out back behind the building, with a bunch of workmen standing around conspicuously doing nothing.
Rainy cold day, kind of pleasant - no wind, soft rain, not too chilly - saw a herd of deer quite near the road which is unusual for this park. We always run the last 400 m or so as a fast finish, and according to the gps were doing 7:15 pace for the last little partial split, which is good for us.
We have made friends with the owner of the gyros shop where we often eat after running, and today he sent us home with a box of free baklava scraps - he saves the odd-shaped edges which he trims off for his family and friends. So my after run snack is hot coffee and baklava.15 -
rheddmobile wrote: »We have made friends with the owner of the gyros shop where we often eat after running, and today he sent us home with a box of free baklava scraps - he saves the odd-shaped edges which he trims off for his family and friends. So my after run snack is hot coffee and baklava.
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workaholic_nurse wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »We have made friends with the owner of the gyros shop where we often eat after running, and today he sent us home with a box of free baklava scraps - he saves the odd-shaped edges which he trims off for his family and friends. So my after run snack is hot coffee and baklava.
/DROOL
Yes - me too!! 🤤2 -
workaholic_nurse wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »We have made friends with the owner of the gyros shop where we often eat after running, and today he sent us home with a box of free baklava scraps - he saves the odd-shaped edges which he trims off for his family and friends. So my after run snack is hot coffee and baklava.
/DROOL
Yes - me too!! 🤤
Me three!!!
So, weather here has been very white, wintery, temperatures keep having that pesky dash in front of them, and in general not conducive to running in a town with no sidewalks.
Fast forward to today, when I was having the sort of day at work where I probably have a hole clear thru my tongue from trying to be civil. (And I still didn’t stay very civil.)
I have learned that lifting out attitude is first of all not as effective as running out my attitude, and is much more likely to get me hurt. So, I went to one of the local PT offices that has been trying to figure out the access/liability/other issues associated with trying to have gym access. They are nowhere near ready for that, but I asked them very politely/desperately if I could use a treadmill today. They let me!!! And said so long as I am there when they are, and a patient doesn’t need it, I can do it again! And we would figure out a fee structure. Their hours are such that if I actually leave work on time, I could potentially make it 2-4 times a week. Which might actually be motivation to get my poo in a group during the day so that I don’t work late.
I soooo totally needed that today. So, 2.2 miles today, I think has me at 11.3/30 for the month. Probably won’t make goal, but I may get closer than it was looking like I would.11 -
P.S. - Strange question. Does anyone else find that leggings that work fine/ stay put while outdoor running, don’t on the treadmill or vice versa? Or am I the only weirdo whose form on the treadmill is so Abysmal that this problem is isolated to a sample size of one?0
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Note to self, never borrow lip balm from @ariceroni!
I'm still running gentle 'reverse-taper' recovery runs, so mileage is being kept low and simple for now...may try to increase it a little next week maybe, we'll see.
01 - 15.35
04 - 10.30
05 - 8.06
06 - 6.03
07 - 3.38
08 - 3.05
09 - 26.20
16 - 2.15
18 - 4.27
19 - 6.42
20 - 7.02
21 - 5.87
Total: 98.10 / 120 miles17 -
P.S. - Strange question. Does anyone else find that leggings that work fine/ stay put while outdoor running, don’t on the treadmill or vice versa? Or am I the only weirdo whose form on the treadmill is so Abysmal that this problem is isolated to a sample size of one?
Yes, I think your gait changes just enough that it causes bottoms to ride different. I have some that are horrible on the trail, but fine on the Tm.
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Aww there are so many awesome pets! I love all of them!2 -
Ok, let me try this again... here is my puppy aka grumpy old man.
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P.S. - Strange question. Does anyone else find that leggings that work fine/ stay put while outdoor running, don’t on the treadmill or vice versa? Or am I the only weirdo whose form on the treadmill is so Abysmal that this problem is isolated to a sample size of one?
Yes, I think your gait changes just enough that it causes bottoms to ride different. I have some that are horrible on the trail, but fine on the Tm.
I do not wear tights, but from all that I read, it seems a solid fact that your gait on a dreadmill is different than outside. Which is why I find places like Dicks Sporting Goods that put you on a dreadmill for "gait analysis" to be humorous.
Given that fact, I could see some clothing reacting differently on dreadmill than outside.
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As for pets, my wife has a cockatiel that has a real cockatude!
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My Fitbit is officially falling apart, so I need a replacement. I was looking into garmins, but they’re crazy expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for fitness/running watches? I really like the Fitbit but I have the charge hr which is a super old model so idk how any of the new ones are.0
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amirahdaboss wrote: »My Fitbit is officially falling apart, so I need a replacement. I was looking into garmins, but they’re crazy expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for fitness/running watches? I really like the Fitbit but I have the charge hr which is a super old model so idk how any of the new ones are.
I went from the Charge HR to the Alta HR. I loved that device (as long as you don't care about floors climbed). Honestly though, since then I've gone to a Garmin and I wont go back. I LOVE having the running information on my wrist. seeing the metrics and having the GPS there. I find its more accurate than the fitbit and I love not having to take my phone everywhere. Even a cheaper Garmin is superior for running than the fitbits. I went sort of mid-range - the Vivoactive 3 music - and adore it.2 -
amirahdaboss wrote: »My Fitbit is officially falling apart, so I need a replacement. I was looking into garmins, but they’re crazy expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for fitness/running watches? I really like the Fitbit but I have the charge hr which is a super old model so idk how any of the new ones are.
I go with Garmin certified refurbished. Both my wife and I have them and have had zero problems with them.4 -
amirahdaboss wrote: »My Fitbit is officially falling apart, so I need a replacement. I was looking into garmins, but they’re crazy expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for fitness/running watches? I really like the Fitbit but I have the charge hr which is a super old model so idk how any of the new ones are.
I go with Garmin certified refurbished. Both my wife and I have them and have had zero problems with them.
This is a great option. I am a fan of the Garmin line but have never paid full price.
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February Running Totals (miles)
2/1 –5.16 course preview
2/2 – 7.29 warmup, commute, 8K XC race
2/3 – 10.81 easy
2/4 – rest day
2/5 – 10.52 warmup, speed work, cool down
2/6 – 8.78 easy
2/7 – 7.59 warmup, speed work, cool down
2/8 – rest day
2/9 – 11.50 warmup, 8 mile race
2/10 – 13.33 MP with hills
2/11 – rest day
2/12 – 8.21 warmup, speed work, cool down
2/13 – 6.31 easy
2/14 – 8.33 easy to MP
2/15 – rest day
2/16 – 20.04 group run + solo miles
2/17 – 13.17 easy with hills
2/18 – rest day
2/19 – 9.55 warmup, speed work, cool down
2/20 – 16.01 easy with hills
2/21 – 8.09 warmup, speed work, cool down
February running total to date – 164.69
Nominal February mileage goal: 190 miles
Real Goals: Train well toward Boston. Work the February races into the training plan smoothly. Remain uninjured, even if it means cutting back on planned mileage or races.
Today's notes – Time to back off a bit and take it easy at club practice. Coach asked what I was doing, and I had an answer: 4 x 1000 at T, then 4 x 200 at R. Nice easy workout the Thursday before a weekend race. Target for 1000s was 4:50, target for 200s was 43 seconds. Brought the 1000s in at 4:06, 4:02, 4:02, and 4:01. Brought the 200s in at 43.6, 43.1, 43.3, and 43.4. I was rather pleased with my consistency. Add a 2 mile warmup and a 2 mile cool down, take a rest day tomorrow, and I should be in good shape for a race I don't have to run hard on Saturday.
My HRM is definitely bad. Washed the strap, put in new battery, put it on . . . and it read 75. Okay, sit down. Think calm thoughts. It dropped to 72. Manually measure my pulse. 50 or 51, while the monitor continues to read in the low 70s. Time to order a new HRM. It will take a while to get here, so today's run was without HR data, and Garmin accordingly awarded me extra fictitious calories burned. Good thing I don't use the calorie burn calculations to determine what I eat.
2019 Races:
January 1, 2019 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY) finished in 50:55
January 5, 2019 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) finished in 1:30:48
January 12, 2019 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds 5 Mile) (Spencerport, NY) finished in 33:10
January 26, 2019 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY) 4.9 miles, finished in 32:28
February 2, 2019 USATF XC Championship, Masters 8K (Tallahassee, FL) finished in 32:53
February 9, 2019 Freezeroo #5 (Tom Brannon 8 mile) (Greece, NY) finished in 55:55
February 23, 2019 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY)
March 16, 2019 USATF Masters 8K Championship (Shamrock 8K) (Virginia Beach, VA)
March 17, 2019 Shamrock Half Marathon (Virginia Beach, VA)
April 13, 2019 BAA 5K (Boston, MA)
April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA to Boston, MA)
November 3, 2019 TCS New York City Marathon (New York, NY)10 -
February miles:
01 - 1.25
02 - 3.5
03 - 1.5
04 - 1.5
05 - 0
06 - 5
07 - .75
08 - .75
09 - 0
10 - 5.5
11 - 1.75
12 - .75
13 - 1.75
14 - 3.75
15 - .75
16 - .75
17 - 2
18 - 9
19 - 1.5
20 - 1.5
21 - 4.5 Mile neighborhood run. Finally feeling like the weather is done foiling all my run plans, coupled with the sun sticking around a little later, I just ***might make my February goal. This weekend I'm heading to the woods to run and am thinking after running a nine mile trail run on Monday, I might be up for a half marathon. 🤞
February Total: 47.75 mile
February Goal: 75 miles
Bridge to Brews 10k (4/14)
Rhody Run 12k (5/19)
Scramble XXIV - 6-Mile Scramble (6/30)
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Another run done this morning, that's 1 more run closer to my goal!
I was sooooo slow, kept getting slightly light-headed so kept having to walk during my jogging interval! Dunno if I'm tired or what but whatever it is I need it gone, got a long run planned for the weekend to try to get to my goal!
Off to the docs later to start the process of changing from implant back to injection. Looks like the implant may have pushed my blood pressure up so I'm paranoid about my blood pressure and heart at the moment!
Going to go to my first parkrun on the 2nd march to see what my 5k time is! Hopefully I'll be able to do a non stop 5k!
I'm using "first day to 5k" program on www.podrunner.com
2nd - 10.44km (w4, w3, w2)
3rd - 10.31km (w4, w3, w2)
4th - 1.84 km (short due to leggings being too big!)
5th - 3.84km (w4)
6th - 4.08km (w4)
7th - 4.11km (w4)
8th - 4.18km (w4)
9th - 11.12km (w4, w3, w2)
10th - 11.18km (w5-1, w4, we)
11th - 4.08km (w5 d1)
12th - took the morning off... After 10 days straight my body needed a rest!
13th - 4.15km (w5 d1)
14th - 4.00km (w5 d1)
15th- 4.18km (w5 d1)
16th - rest (taking my son to fortnite competition!)
17th - 13.35km (w5d2, w5d1, w4 & a bit of w3!)
18th - 4.11km (w5d1)
19th - 4.35km (w5d2)
20th - 5.97km (w5d2, part of w5d1)
21st - 4.63km (w5d2)
22nd - 4.62km (w6d1)
Total so far - 114.5km/ 161.93km (71%)
Planning on a 10km on 11th may, trying to aim for <75 mins. (Best so far was 1 18 so 3 mins off is doable right?)9 -
workaholic_nurse wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »We have made friends with the owner of the gyros shop where we often eat after running, and today he sent us home with a box of free baklava scraps - he saves the odd-shaped edges which he trims off for his family and friends. So my after run snack is hot coffee and baklava.
/DROOL
Ooh yum! That's a post run snack I could get used to!
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Just wanted to say thanks to all of your for your responses to my post about depression. I knew spilling my guts here would be in a supportive place, but you don't know how much you have helped me smile. I can't remember who linked to that hyberbole and a half blog, but she hits the nail on the head so many times for me!!
I don't know if the headaches are easing because of meds or I'm just being more accepting of them. My mum has variously suggested homeopathy as a placebo and cannabis oil, but I figure I'll carry on as I am for now
Not too sure where her head is for all of that!!!
Haven't yet got up for a run - I managed a morning walk the other day, and have been getting up early and reading before work, just not running. Am meeting up with a load of strangers into adventures on Sunday and will try and put in a run as well. It's a mere four weeks until my scheduled half marathon, so this weekend might be crunch time to see if I can be anywhere near ready, although as I can't get a refund or defer the place, I might as well make my mind up on the morning of it.
Funny thing is, I was thinking back to this time last year. I was just about to start marathon training when I got ill (could barely walk down the street) with hyperthyroid. I'm planning the same marathon again this year....well - I managed it last year so why not this? Besides which, I've got new trail shoes due for delivery today.......be a shame to waste them
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girlinahat wrote: »Just wanted to say thanks to all of your for your responses to my post about depression. I knew spilling my guts here would be in a supportive place, but you don't know how much you have helped me smile. I can't remember who linked to that hyberbole and a half blog, but she hits the nail on the head so many times for me!!
I don't know if the headaches are easing because of meds or I'm just being more accepting of them. My mum has variously suggested homeopathy as a placebo and cannabis oil, but I figure I'll carry on as I am for now Not too sure where her head is for all of that!!!
Haven't yet got up for a run - I managed a morning walk the other day, and have been getting up early and reading before work, just not running. Am meeting up with a load of strangers into adventures on Sunday and will try and put in a run as well. It's a mere four weeks until my scheduled half marathon, so this weekend might be crunch time to see if I can be anywhere near ready, although as I can't get a refund or defer the place, I might as well make my mind up on the morning of it.
Funny thing is, I was thinking back to this time last year. I was just about to start marathon training when I got ill (could barely walk down the street) with hyperthyroid. I'm planning the same marathon again this year....well - I managed it last year so why not this? Besides which, I've got new trail shoes due for delivery today.......be a shame to waste them
Depression is a very tough nut! But I'm delighted you're getting the care you need, I always found that to be the hardest part!
A friend of mine suffers from anxiety and hypothyroidism and she finds that if the hypothyroidism is not managed properly it throws her into an awful spiral. From there it takes ages to get her rebalanced! Just take it day by day!
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P.S. - Strange question. Does anyone else find that leggings that work fine/ stay put while outdoor running, don’t on the treadmill or vice versa? Or am I the only weirdo whose form on the treadmill is so Abysmal that this problem is isolated to a sample size of one?
You're not the only one. Not only do my leggings slip down on the treadmill, but my t-shirts also slide off my right shoulder, which irritates the snot out of me. I end up having to tuck the left side of my collar under my bra strap so I don't feel like I'm being strangled. I don't have either of those problems when I run outside.1 -
After today I think I'll manage around another 4 miles next week with my usual gym routine but not running this weekend means I'll just miss out on my target of 40 miles. I shouldn't be too far off though so I shall take it!
01Feb - 1.85 miles (treadmill)
03Feb - 3.85 miles (outside)
04Feb - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
07Feb - 1.85 miles (treadmill)
08Feb - 2 miles (treadmill)
09Feb - 6.8 miles (outside)
11Feb - 2 miles (treadmill)
14Feb - 2 miles (treadmill)
16Feb - 3.5 miles (outside)
18Feb - 2 miles (treadmill) (I also did this in under 18 minutes - FINALLY!)
21Feb - 2.2 miles (treadmill)
22Feb - 2.15 miles (treadmill)
Total to date: 32 miles of 40
Not sure if I'll be able to pop back on here after today until Sunday evening so good luck to anyone racing this weekend!7 -
Lugs like these really deserve some mud on them #shoep.orn
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Garmin refurbished! Great, I've always thought about that but never did it. Not that there is anything wrong with my Garmin Fenix 3, other than it has Fenix 5 envy.
Just lifting today - need to save some cardio for the bike ride in the AM.
2/1 - Rest Day
2/2 - 37 miles cycling
2/3 - 48 miles cycling
2/4 - 4.5 miles + strength training - upper body
2/5 - 5 miles! + strength training - glutes/abs
2/6 - 4.5 miles
2/7 - strength training - upper body
2/8 - rest day
2/9 - Duathlon - 5k, 20K bike, 2.5K - that was tough!
2/10 - rest
2/11 - 4 miles + shots in feet from podiatrist
2/12 - rest day
2/13 - strength training - upper body
2/14 - strength training - quads/glutes
2/15 - 5 miles
2/16 - 45 miles cycling
2/17 - 3.5 miles + strength training - upper body
2/18 - 6 miles + strength training - legs
2/19 - strength training - upper body
2/20 - 5 miles + strength training - glutes
2/21 - 4 miles
2/22 - strength training - arms
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girlinahat wrote: »Lugs like these really deserve some mud on them #shoep.orn
Oh yes they are just begging for some mud and dirt and crushed leaves. Just sent you a PM because I suddenly thought of something that would go great with those shoes.0 -
2-1 7k easy
2-2 7k easy
2-3 Rest
2-4 7k easy
2-5 Rest
2-6 7k slow
2-7 7k intervals
2-8 Rest
2-9 7k slow
2-10 12k slow
2-11 7k recovery
2-12 Rest
2-13 7.3 k slow
2-14 7k intervals
2-15 Rest
2-16 7k easy
2-17 11k slow
2-18 7k recovery
2-19 Rest
2-20 7k easy
2-21 7k intervals
2-22 Rest
February Total: 114.3k
February Goal: 100k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races.
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k.
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen
Scheduled rest day today. I'm starting to think again about going from a five day running week to a six day running week. But I'm also remembering how quickly that extra day of running broke me down physically back in October. And I've already forgotten how drained I felt yesterday. Another advantage for the elderly!!!
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K
6-1 Freedom 5K
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5k8 -
Feb 1st: 1.5/30
Feb 2nd: rest day
Feb 3rd: rest day
Feb 4th: 2= 3.5/30
Feb 5th: rest day
Feb 6th: rest day
Feb 7th: 1.5= 5/30
Feb 8th rest day
Feb 9th rest day
Feb 10th .40= 5.40/30
Feb 11th 2= 7.40/30
Feb 12th rest day
Feb 13th 2= 9.40/30
Feb 14th rest day
Feb 15th rest day
Feb 16th 2.40= 11.80/30
Feb 17th rest day
Feb 18th 2.40= 14.20/30
Feb 19th 2.40= 16.80/30
Feb 20th 2.40= 19.20/30
Fan 21st 2.00= 21.20/30
HHEEEÈRRRRREEE WEEEEE GOOOOOO 🏃♀️🕺✊
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girlinahat wrote: »Lugs like these really deserve some mud on them #shoep.orn
I'm bringing my Salomon Speedcross with me for the race tomorrow, which promises to be a mud fest. They're too narrow for me but with thin socks and plenty of lube on my feet they're my best option for mud. I've heard they came out with a wider version so I may look into a pair of those. That tread is also great for slushy trails.4
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