July 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

Missed a couple of runs but for a a good reason. New house, new town and new flat course (no quicker but 1km times are more consistent)

Lots of hosting, alcohol and bad food the last few days. Wife's birthday this weekend which means lots of hosting, alcohol and bad food.

3 july......5km
6 July.....6km
10 july....5km
16 July...5km

Goals
1. Runs............11............4
2. Distance......59km......21km
3. 5k Time.......<35m......x
4. Long Run.....7km.......x

Elise4270 wrote: »

Avidkeo wrote: »

Where is @orphia? Has she heard yet? Her and @elise4270 organised th last one and did a wonderful job.

I’d love to that for Kevin and the group. I am imbedded in school work through the 18th. If someone wants to get it started (and finished), I suggest perhaps taking the one from Dennis and creating a copy, then times can be adjusted. What day and time is the tribute race?

Here is a renamed files to piggy back off of if anyone wants to chip at it. Usually this is a group effort, so unless someone wants to own it, I suggest you have a look if you are inclined to help. If you want to own it, just let us know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LEnLOtgJR4HQhtRznuMzSxo0HaerVfCn7_Um_a9Y-98

I'm late in chiming in here, but the 24-hour plan was a bit complicated to organize and implement. What would others think of just running anytime on that day rather than keeping it going all day? We could pick our own individual distances, like 2.62 miles or a whole marathon and keep track of total miles rather than time of day in whatever timezone... or maybe follow in his footsteps by PACING SOMEONE ELSE on a run that day? What if we all helped someone else get started in running that day?

I'm at a conference in Denver. There's a great trail near my hotel, too much great food, and not much free time... so I'm not logging except for the workouts that come in automatically from my watch. I just now finally had a chance to stop by, read your posts and grieve a bit with you. Wow, I hope I look that great 2 miles before I leave this earth!

July goal 100 miles

Elise4270 wrote: »

polskagirl01 wrote: »

Elise4270 wrote: »

Avidkeo wrote: »

Where is @orphia? Has she heard yet? Her and @elise4270 organised th last one and did a wonderful job.

I’d love to that for Kevin and the group. I am imbedded in school work through the 18th. If someone wants to get it started (and finished), I suggest perhaps taking the one from Dennis and creating a copy, then times can be adjusted. What day and time is the tribute race?

Here is a renamed files to piggy back off of if anyone wants to chip at it. Usually this is a group effort, so unless someone wants to own it, I suggest you have a look if you are inclined to help. If you want to own it, just let us know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LEnLOtgJR4HQhtRznuMzSxo0HaerVfCn7_Um_a9Y-98

I'm late in chiming in here, but the 24-hour plan was a bit complicated to organize and implement. What would others think of just running anytime on that day rather than keeping it going all day? We could pick our own individual distances, like 2.62 miles or a whole marathon and keep track of total miles rather than time of day in whatever timezone... or maybe follow in his footsteps by PACING SOMEONE ELSE on a run that day? What if we all helped someone else get started in running that day?

I think that's a fine idea. If you guys want to pay your respects in the manner of your choosing, it should be done. If you want to share the time you ran, it can be populated in the table, if others want to see the accumulated time/miles, that'd be okay too.

Definitely no one should conform especially if they are lead to act in kindness as Kevin would have. That should be encouraged and celebrated.

I probably won't be able to participate. So perhaps I will just cook some eggs and try to trot around my living area. And remember to help others as he would have.

I love the idea of the egg trot challenge! One perfectly done egg’s worth of “how gimpy do I feel today” miles.

Also loving the idea of helping others in their running. Something for every day! I have bunches to think about now.

rheddmobile wrote: »

Elise4270 wrote: »

polskagirl01 wrote: »

Elise4270 wrote: »

Avidkeo wrote: »

Where is @orphia? Has she heard yet? Her and @elise4270 organised th last one and did a wonderful job.

I’d love to that for Kevin and the group. I am imbedded in school work through the 18th. If someone wants to get it started (and finished), I suggest perhaps taking the one from Dennis and creating a copy, then times can be adjusted. What day and time is the tribute race?

Here is a renamed files to piggy back off of if anyone wants to chip at it. Usually this is a group effort, so unless someone wants to own it, I suggest you have a look if you are inclined to help. If you want to own it, just let us know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LEnLOtgJR4HQhtRznuMzSxo0HaerVfCn7_Um_a9Y-98

I'm late in chiming in here, but the 24-hour plan was a bit complicated to organize and implement. What would others think of just running anytime on that day rather than keeping it going all day? We could pick our own individual distances, like 2.62 miles or a whole marathon and keep track of total miles rather than time of day in whatever timezone... or maybe follow in his footsteps by PACING SOMEONE ELSE on a run that day? What if we all helped someone else get started in running that day?

I think that's a fine idea. If you guys want to pay your respects in the manner of your choosing, it should be done. If you want to share the time you ran, it can be populated in the table, if others want to see the accumulated time/miles, that'd be okay too.

Definitely no one should conform especially if they are lead to act in kindness as Kevin would have. That should be encouraged and celebrated.

I probably won't be able to participate. So perhaps I will just cook some eggs and try to trot around my living area. And remember to help others as he would have.

I love the idea of the egg trot challenge! One perfectly done egg’s worth of “how gimpy do I feel today” miles.

Also loving the idea of helping others in their running. Something for every day! I have bunches to think about now.

Couldn't help smiling at the egg trot challenge, and yes, also a great occassion to follow Kevin's example and ask ourselves "what can I do to help someone out?"

In running news:
I am SO in love with my Garmin. Thanks again @noblsheep! I have yet to find time to read the manual (work is crazy this month!) so haven't yet figured out the pace alert thing, which I want to, however I did discover that I can set it to my run-walk intervals. Getting some funny looks when I bleep every x seconds in busy areas, but it sure beats having to use the interval timer on my phone! Actually being able to see my pace on my wrist instead of having to hold and look at my phone screen is awesome, as is the fact that it seems to be far more accurate at any given moment than Zombies Run! :-) Still a lot more to learn about it but so far so super!

This morning a random Facebook time thingy reminded me that a year ago today I did my first ever 5 mile run. I've been feeling frustrated with what my overdemanding brain sees as a lack of progress in my running recently, that served as a reminder and provided more perspective on how far I really have come in not much time at all.

Having finished a 9-mile plan last week, I'm currently in a cutback/transition period to get used to 4 runs per week again instead of 3. The Hal Higdon HM plan I intend to start in a few weeks has 3 consecutive running days, then a rest day, then long run, then cross training, then another rest day. Last time round I found after a few weeks that 3 days in a row was too much for me, and had to move them. I ended up running Tues, Wed, Fri and long runs on Sundays. I'm going to start off doing the 3 days in a row (very short distances) and will see whether the legs accept it or not. So yesterday was 5km, this morning was 3km and tomorrow will be just 1 mile.

July goal 85km. Run so far: 56.97km

July 1 – 5.18 miles + 9 miles cycling + 30 min weights
July 2 – 30 min kickboxing + 30 min Pilates
July 3 – 5 miles + 45 min Yoga + 11 miles cycling
July 4 – 4.09 miles – Red, White and Boom race
July 5 – 22 miles cycling
July 6 – 10 miles + SUP
July 7 – rest
July 8 – 5 miles + 30 min weights + 10.3 miles cycling after work
July 9 – 30 min stretching + 30 min lower body weights
July 10 – 5.07 miles + 45 min yoga
July 11 – rest
July 12 – bootcamp
July 13 – 13.1 miles – The Scream
July 14 – rest
July 15 – 4.31 miles
July 16 – 15.8 miles cycling
July 17 – 5.01 miles
Total – 56.76 running miles (Goal 110 miles)

Five miles this morning under a beautiful full moon.

July goal 100 miles



I went exploring the other way on the trail near the hotel this a.m. and it was very nice. I think I'm feeling the altitude today, though. OR perhaps it was yesterday's morning 5k and evening treadmill speedwork while waiting on laundry? Either way, I'm not worried. I love running, even if it's slow.

Speaking of watches... I'd been waiting for a watch that did what I wanted AND would look good with my non-running clothing. I think my finger must've slipped on my phone screen when I saw this, because it showed up at the house 2 days later.