August 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Finally made it out of bed early and did 6.7km before school today. Yay! Warm but not too hot yet.
Whoever sets up the challenge, I promise I'll answer the monthly question this time!
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8-1 3.5k slow
8-2 3.5k easy
8-3 4k slow
8-4 7k easy
8-5 rest
8-6 5k easy
8-7 7k slow
8-8 7k slow
8-9 7k easy
8-10 7k easy
8-11 7k easy
8-12 rest
8-13 7k easy
8-14 7k slow
8-15 rest
8-16 7k easy
8-17 REST
8-18 7k moderate
8-19 rest
8-20 7k easy
8-21 7k moderate
8-22 rest
8-23 7k moderate
8-24 rest
8-25 7k easy-ish
8-26 rest
8-27 7k easy
8-28 7k slow
8-29 rest
August Total: 128k
August Goal: 150k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
Monthly average: 148.5k
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. Golf as opposed to running.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K - 31:34 chip time; 31/77 overall; second male 65 and older (no official category)
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K - 31:11 chip time; 95/141 overall; 4/6 age group (male)
8-31 Race for Freedom 5k
9-14 Gift of Life 5k6 -
@rheddmobile - I had to look up leucistic blue jay. Very cool and very rare! I hope you can get a picture! I have been very intrigued by our local finches who seem to be very attracted lately to the block wall outside my office. There must be bugs or something there. Also we have a family of hummingbirds that are fearless and seem to watch all the goings on in the backyard. They come right up on branches, just a foot or so away, land and chatter at me.
Thanks for setting up the September thread @kgirlhart!
I took my watch in yesterday to see if it can be fixed. They had to send it out and are saying 5-7 days for the turnaround... but also said they usually just replace it so it could be later this week. I am hoping maybe Friday as I would really like to have it back for my long run this weekend. I feel like I am going through withdrawals without it. I don't think I realized how many things I depend on it for during the day beyond just time and workouts (notifications of texts and calls, bugging me to stand up and move, weather and temps outside, etc., etc., etc.). I keep looking at my wrist like a dummy, for something that isn't there. I also have a very obvious watch tan line that looks pretty strange.
Non-running day for me today but I have strength training this afternoon! I think we are going heavy again today!10 -
5 miles today. I remembered that I can program my treadmill, so I set it up for what should have worked out to 9 miles, but then I didn't feel like running for that long, so I didn't. Maybe tomorrow.
The car flashed it's light at me when I started it today, instead of just as I arrived at my destination. Still haven't addressed the spare. My husband said that one of his friends had the sensors removed from his tires. "But," I said "that would mean the light stays on all the time." "Yes," he said. "But, if I didn't have a problem ignoring the light, I could just leave the faulty sensors in the tires!" Do you guys think I should use electrical tape or school glue and maybe a small sequin or button to cover the stupid light on the dash? Hot melt glue? I don't want to leave any sticky residue or damage the dashboard plastic. I tend to drive my cars until they're ready for the junkyard (not so much a next driver) but I'm trying to be hopeful about replacing it before it crumbles to rust in the driveway.
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8/29: 6mi medium progressive up to 7:40 pace. Bit warm in the gym today. But not as bad as 113f outside!
August total: 145.2mi7 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
08/01/19 :::: 3.6 :::: 3.6
08/02/19 :::: 4.1 :::: 7.7
08/03/19 :::: 10.2 :::: 17.8
08/04/19 :::: 3.7 :::: 21.5
08/05/19 :::: 3.7 :::: 25.2
08/06/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 28.2
08/07/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 33.3
08/08/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 36.3
08/09/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 36.3
08/10/19 :::: 8.7 :::: 45.0
08/11/19 :::: 3.8 :::: 48.8
08/12/19 :::: 4.2 :::: 53.1
08/13/19 :::: 2.3 :::: 55.3
08/14/19 :::: 5.4 :::: 60.7
08/15/19 :::: 5.0 :::: 65.7
08/16/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 65.7
08/17/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 65.7
08/18/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 70.9
08/19/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 75.9
08/20/19 :::: 5.5 :::: 81.5
08/21/19 :::: 3.8 :::: 85.3
08/22/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 85.3
08/23/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 90.4
08/24/19 :::: 11.0 :::: 101.4
08/25/19 :::: 3.3 :::: 104.7
08/26/19 :::: 6.0 :::: 110.7
08/27/19 :::: 5.3 :::: 116.0
08/28/19 :::: 4.2 :::: 120.1
08/29/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 125.3/130 mile goal
Another 2-part run day, this time before and after work. I sat around a little too long this morning before deciding I really should get out for a short run in case I didn't have time after work. The dog started laying it on thick with neediness about that time, so I decided that although it never works very well, I'd try the kill two birds approach and try a short run with the dog. It worked marginally better than I expected. She was game for the first 10 minutes or so and then started lagging behind and wanting to stop and sniff ever two feet. And then the brakes went on a couple of times. I kept her moving pretty well though for about 20 minutes total and we finished about 1.6 miles.
I brought run clothes with me to work also with the thought that I might, but probably wouldn't also run after work for a little while. It was an exhausting day so I really didn't want to, but when I went outside it was so nice. I changed my clothes and got in the car - in another two birds attempt, I decided to park at the grocery store and run the trail from there so I could grab food for dinner after. The run was almost thwarted by having brought only shorts with no pockets and no flip belt or anything else to carry my keys and phone. But I struggled on by tying my key to my shoe and carrying the phone. I don't know why I but I also felt very stiff and sore getting started on this run. It was not my favorite run but I wanted at least 3 miles and ended up with 3.5, so good enough.
Closing in on my goal for the month. With two days left I should in theory have no problem getting 4.7 miles done. But both tomorrow and Saturday's schedules are weird (I'm putting long run off to Sunday) and I am having trouble solving the puzzle of when to get a run in either day. 6:30 tomorrow morning is the correct, but unpopular answer.8 -
1 run away from meeting my goal...
August Goal: 37-40 miles
Total Miles: 35.57
My August Runs/Walks
8/2: 3.09 miles
8/5: 3.27 miles
8/10: 3.25 miles total (1.25 mile of continuous run and walk/run alternating for 2 miles)
8/12: 3.25 miles total (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
8/14: 3.23 miles total (1.25 continuous run and walk/run alternating for just under 2 miles)
8/18: 3.23 miles total (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
8/19: 3.22 miles (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
8/21: 3.25 miles (1.25 continuous and walk/run 2 miles)
8/24: 3.23 miles (2.5 continuous run/.73 walk/run alternate)
8/26: 3.24 miles (2.6 continuous run and .63 walk/run alternate)
8/29: 3.32 miles (2.6 continuous run and .72 walk/run alternate)6 -
No run again today, spent TEN HOURS trying to get my work machine set up. Their onboarding process leaves a bit to be desired. 8
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autumnblade75 wrote: »5 miles today. I remembered that I can program my treadmill, so I set it up for what should have worked out to 9 miles, but then I didn't feel like running for that long, so I didn't. Maybe tomorrow.
The car flashed it's light at me when I started it today, instead of just as I arrived at my destination. Still haven't addressed the spare. My husband said that one of his friends had the sensors removed from his tires. "But," I said "that would mean the light stays on all the time." "Yes," he said. "But, if I didn't have a problem ignoring the light, I could just leave the faulty sensors in the tires!" Do you guys think I should use electrical tape or school glue and maybe a small sequin or button to cover the stupid light on the dash? Hot melt glue? I don't want to leave any sticky residue or damage the dashboard plastic. I tend to drive my cars until they're ready for the junkyard (not so much a next driver) but I'm trying to be hopeful about replacing it before it crumbles to rust in the driveway.
You could pull out the dash and remove the light bulb. 1 -
@rheddmobile - I had to look up leucistic blue jay. Very cool and very rare! I hope you can get a picture! I have been very intrigued by our local finches who seem to be very attracted lately to the block wall outside my office. There must be bugs or something there. Also we have a family of hummingbirds that are fearless and seem to watch all the goings on in the backyard. They come right up on branches, just a foot or so away, land and chatter at me.
Me too! Cool, will have to watch for them... though I have not even seen a regular blue jay here yet.
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@autumnblade75 - most craft type stores and even maybe Target and Walmart have lots of fun decorative tapes used for planners and such that you could pick from to cover it and change out as your mood shifted...
@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...
Oh and a replacement watch is coming... soon I hope...soon...2 -
@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...
This is something I have always asked myself as well when I read or see photos of people doing stuff after a run! No matter what deodorant I use, I STINK after anything longer or harder than a couple of very easy miles.
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Someone had to clear the cobwebs off of the trail this morning. Might as well be me!10 -
PastorVincent wrote: »autumnblade75 wrote: »5 miles today. I remembered that I can program my treadmill, so I set it up for what should have worked out to 9 miles, but then I didn't feel like running for that long, so I didn't. Maybe tomorrow.
The car flashed it's light at me when I started it today, instead of just as I arrived at my destination. Still haven't addressed the spare. My husband said that one of his friends had the sensors removed from his tires. "But," I said "that would mean the light stays on all the time." "Yes," he said. "But, if I didn't have a problem ignoring the light, I could just leave the faulty sensors in the tires!" Do you guys think I should use electrical tape or school glue and maybe a small sequin or button to cover the stupid light on the dash? Hot melt glue? I don't want to leave any sticky residue or damage the dashboard plastic. I tend to drive my cars until they're ready for the junkyard (not so much a next driver) but I'm trying to be hopeful about replacing it before it crumbles to rust in the driveway.
You could pull out the dash and remove the light bulb.
I know I won't go back and put it in before I sell, though. I know I suggested it, myself - but it really seems like too much work.1 -
@autumnblade75 - most craft type stores and even maybe Target and Walmart have lots of fun decorative tapes used for planners and such that you could pick from to cover it and change out as your mood shifted...
I actually spent some time shopping for small stickers last time this happened, before it reset itself. I had a mental image of a pink donut with a smiley face on it... But I really am concerned about residue. Something in the "post-it note" category ought to fit the bill pretty well for low-residue.
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »
@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...
This is something I have always asked myself as well when I read or see photos of people doing stuff after a run! No matter what deodorant I use, I STINK after anything longer or harder than a couple of very easy miles.
I definitely could not! That is for sure! After even a couple miles I am trailing rivers of sweat behind me! 0 -
@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...
Oh, I'm for sure gross and sweaty. I wouldn't go to a restaurant* or shopping for clothes or anything, but I will run in to the grocery store or to get coffee. I will sometimes throw on a sweatshirt or long sleeve if I can. I usually have a towel in my car too. But really, I figure I'm not the worst thing people have seen (or smelled) and they can tell from how I'm dressed that I was just working out/running - and stay clear. Who cares, really. There are a couple of coffee places I frequent after running, as do a lot of other runners, and they often ask how far I ran, or how it was today. Go get that Starbucks if you want it! I promise no one cares.
*Actually, I have done this a couple of times with a group of runners. I managed to change at least my shirt if not my whole outfit and use wipes to clean up a bit.
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There is a coffee shop walking distance from our weekly Parkrun. About 30 of us go over there every Saturday morning to visit while the organizers post results. A few runners change shirts in the restroom but most don’t. Several of us choose to sit outdoors in the patio. We see many runners in there that were not part of the event too.2
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Bit behind with the posts, will try and catch up over the weekend!
01 Aug - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
03 Aug - 6.2 miles (outside)
11 Aug - 6.2 miles (outside)
15 Aug - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
16 Aug - 1.9 miles (treadmill - getting faster though which seems to be helping!)
17 Aug - 4.5 miles (outside)
19 Aug - 1.75 miles (treadmill)
22 Aug - 1.8 miles (treadmill incline fun)
23 Aug - 7.5 miles (outside but it's warm again so it was a bit of a slog!)
26 Aug - 3.1 miles (outside)
29 Aug - 2 miles (treadmill)
30 Aug - 2 miles (treadmill)
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katharmonic wrote: »@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...
Oh, I'm for sure gross and sweaty. I wouldn't go to a restaurant* or shopping for clothes or anything, but I will run in to the grocery store or to get coffee. I will sometimes throw on a sweatshirt or long sleeve if I can. I usually have a towel in my car too. But really, I figure I'm not the worst thing people have seen (or smelled) and they can tell from how I'm dressed that I was just working out/running - and stay clear. Who cares, really. There are a couple of coffee places I frequent after running, as do a lot of other runners, and they often ask how far I ran, or how it was today. Go get that Starbucks if you want it! I promise no one cares.
*Actually, I have done this a couple of times with a group of runners. I managed to change at least my shirt if not my whole outfit and use wipes to clean up a bit.
I have done the "duck into the bathroom and change clothes" thing to go eat with other runners. But I did wait a while to cool down so I was not pouring saltwater out of my pores all over the place first
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