September 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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And my cat barfed wet salmon cat food on the cloth couch. Any suggestions how to un-fish it? Gross.
I could us a run.
*hugs* Right after I read this I went to wipe my hand on my pants thinking it was just wet from rinsing out the cat food can, and got a big slime of wet food on my butt. Good morning!1 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.
I agree with woo being too vague, but I think either funny or hilarious will get used in a negative way (Apple Cider Vinegar, HAH!), so I'd rather go with something clear like disagree.
Frankly, I rather have no anonymous "dislike/disagree" variant at all. If someone says:
"Drinking <stuff> will make you healthy, wealthy and wise"
And we think it "UMM NOPE" - then we should hit "QUOTE" and say "Umm, nope." and hopefully add something educational like "That will not work because <facts>" that way people can learn. Just clicking "disagree" really adds nothing save potential abuse and hard feelings, IMO.
But, eh, we are off-topic now I guess
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RACE REPORT!!
Yesterday I got to run 3.16 miles at the Minnesota Distance Running Association’s Victory Labor Day 5K. I hadn’t intended to run this race, except that when my dad and stepmother were planning their trip to visit from California, dad expressed interest in watching me race. This was the most convenient option available, so there we are.
Initially I'd figured this would be a chance to see if I could beat my March 5K PR, but after the Summer of Aches and Pains (I need a catchier name) that was definitely not happening. I’m happy with how I did, though, and my folks seemed to have a good time and got a better understanding of something I’ve come to love, so that’s all good.
It was a relatively low key race in some ways - 586 people finished the 10K and 286 finished the 5K, no longer races (although there was a kid's mile after the 5K), and not an overly large number of spectators. On the other hand, these were competitive races for USATF Minnesota, so there were some Serious Runners there. Suffice it to say that unlike my last race, the aid stations were not giving out cake.
I was a lot more relaxed than I have been before a lot of races - with the half marathon next weekend I had every intention of running this as slowly as necessary. I settled in behind a mom, dad, and daughter (around my age) running together at around 11’15” and decided to stick with them until the turnaround. The course was an out-and-back through a neighborhood I'm not really familiar with but wasn't enormously scenic, and I've largely decided not to listen to music during races, so mostly I eavesdropped shamelessly on my unofficial pace group.
After the turnaround I left mom and daughter behind (dad had taken off a while back) and started playing pass-the-next-runner. After a bit I found myself in a big gap so was running alone for a while, which was fine but a little lonely. I basically moderated my speed based on whether my knee and hip were hurting, but found enough energy to get a reasonably pain-free sprint into the finish line. My splits were 11'08", 10'50", 9'54" and 9'05", so I got some decent acceleration in over the back half.
Alas, no medals, but I did get a long-sleeve shirt that will be nice for lounging around the house now that summer is on its way out. I’m pretty well stocked on tech shirts so was pleasantly surprised that this one was cotton.
Post-race family photo!
Afterwards shower, brunch, then goodbyes as dad and SM took off for the airport. Next up this week we’ve got gym today, rest on Wednesday, 1.75 mile run to the gym on Thursday, rest Friday and Saturday, and FINALLY my first half marathon of the year. Woo! I'm feeling a little stiff today but not bad - my hip and glute have been aching a bit, but again, not bad. I've been doing some yoga and am hoping that a couple of *gentle* workouts will feel good.
Speaking of the half, I got a message from the friend of mine who is also running next weekend - it had been his idea for us to run this race together, but I had assumed that “together” meant we’d both run the same race at the same time, not that we’d literally be running together. Apparently I misunderstood and he wants to run together, even at my pokey planned pace of 12’00”, so I am very excited about that!
September Total: 3.16 miles
September Goals: Run 70 miles, lift minimum 2x/week, 15 minutes/day of moderate cardio, 15 minutes/day of mobility.
2019 Races! (bold registered)
January 26: Securian 10K, St. Paul, MN Chip time: 1:05:07
February 16: Half Fast 10K DNS - weather
March 23: Hot Dash 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:28:39 (*PR!)
May 19: Women Run the Cities 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:02
June 8: PHRC Pensieve 10K (virtual)
June 12: ESTRS French 5K, Plymouth, MN DNS - injury
June 29 Lift Bridge 5K, Bayport MN Chip time: 0:32:51
August 3: Beat the Blerch 10K, Carnation, WA
September 2: MDRA Victory Labor Day 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:04
September 8: Sioux Falls Half Marathon, Sioux Falls, SD
October 5: TCM 10K, St. Paul, MN
October 6: TCM 10Mi, Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN
October 12: Bemidji Blue Ox 26K, Bemidji, MN
November 28: Turkey Trot St. Paul 10K, St. Paul, MN
December 14: Reindeer Run 10K, Mpls, MN
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PastorVincent wrote: »MegaMooseEsq wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.
I agree with woo being too vague, but I think either funny or hilarious will get used in a negative way (Apple Cider Vinegar, HAH!), so I'd rather go with something clear like disagree.
Frankly, I rather have no anonymous "dislike/disagree" variant at all. If someone says:
"Drinking <stuff> will make you healthy, wealthy and wise"
And we think it "UMM NOPE" - then we should hit "QUOTE" and say "Umm, nope." and hopefully add something educational like "That will not work because <facts>" that way people can learn. Just clicking "disagree" really adds nothing save potential abuse and hard feelings, IMO.
But, eh, we are off-topic now I guess
I am totally with you, in an ideal world. Thank goodness (bringing it back on topic) this group is so awesome and supportive that we can disagree like mature, reasonable people. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is one of the best groups of people I've found anywhere on the internet, and the support I've gotten here over the last couple of years has meant more than I can say.4 -
@MegaMooseEsq great race report, good luck next week!0
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9-1 4k recovery
9-2 7k easy
9-3 6k easy
September Total: 17k
September Goal: 135k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
August Total: 133k
Monthly average: 146.6k
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
Cool, but sunny and humid today. Cut off at 6k due to cranky hip.
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 - 31:37 chip time; 32:00 Garmin time; Third Place male 60 and older
9-14 Gift of Life 5k - off the schedule; insufficient recovery time
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k5 -
It was raining as I drove home this morning, and I really wanted to run in it - but it wasn't even drizzling much by the time I fed the animals and put on my running shoes. But it's a good temperature out, and I had spent the time finding my earphones, so I Went Outside For A Run. My poor treadmill will be lonely, today. 5 miles around the neighborhood. Zombies, Run! reports negative splits from 11:08 up to 10:14, and Fitbit claims an average heart rate of 172. I would have told you that I was running easy, in case of a Zombie Chase, but the heart rate data says I was pushing just a little harder than usual.
I feel so productive to have that out of the way so early!
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@Faebert I'm a teacher too, and British, but teach in Europe. Today was our first day back with kids, after a week of Inset (and later starts). I was quite proud to get up and run 5k this morning and it was just getting light, so the dark mornings will be upon us soon enough. I hate it! It will bring nicer temperatures though, so that's a positive... too hot here for evening running.
Doing the local Terry Fox run on Saturday, always a fun event.
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September goal: 110 miles
9/1: 8.86 miles
9/3: 6.31 miles
15.17/110 miles completed
I ran 6.31 miles this morning. I felt a lot better than I did for my run on Sunday. I think the rest day/holiday yesterday really helped. Not only was I feeling better than I did on Sunday, the weather was better too. Not quite fall weather, but it feels like fall could be on the way. It was 68°F, feels like 69°F with 82% humidity and a dew point 63°F. So even though it wasn't perfect running weather it was much nicer than it has been lately. It is getting light later and later each morning too, so I know that fall is on the way. So far September is off to a good start.
@HonuNui Great to see you back! I have missed your snorkeling pictures!
@MegaMooseEsq Great job on the 5K and good luck with the Half this weekend!
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - Cancelled due to weather
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon3 -
@MegaMooseEsq great job on your impromptu 5K and race report! And good luck in your Half this weekend.
@HonuNui Love seeing your snorkeling pictures too. Glad you are back!1 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »RACE REPORT!!
Yesterday I got to run 3.16 miles at the Minnesota Distance Running Association’s Victory Labor Day 5K. I hadn’t intended to run this race, except that when my dad and stepmother were planning their trip to visit from California, dad expressed interest in watching me race. This was the most convenient option available, so there we are.
Initially I'd figured this would be a chance to see if I could beat my March 5K PR, but after the Summer of Aches and Pains (I need a catchier name) that was definitely not happening. I’m happy with how I did, though, and my folks seemed to have a good time and got a better understanding of something I’ve come to love, so that’s all good.
It was a relatively low key race in some ways - 586 people finished the 10K and 286 finished the 5K, no longer races (although there was a kid's mile after the 5K), and not an overly large number of spectators. On the other hand, these were competitive races for USATF Minnesota, so there were some Serious Runners there. Suffice it to say that unlike my last race, the aid stations were not giving out cake.
I was a lot more relaxed than I have been before a lot of races - with the half marathon next weekend I had every intention of running this as slowly as necessary. I settled in behind a mom, dad, and daughter (around my age) running together at around 11’15” and decided to stick with them until the turnaround. The course was an out-and-back through a neighborhood I'm not really familiar with but wasn't enormously scenic, and I've largely decided not to listen to music during races, so mostly I eavesdropped shamelessly on my unofficial pace group.
After the turnaround I left mom and daughter behind (dad had taken off a while back) and started playing pass-the-next-runner. After a bit I found myself in a big gap so was running alone for a while, which was fine but a little lonely. I basically moderated my speed based on whether my knee and hip were hurting, but found enough energy to get a reasonably pain-free sprint into the finish line. My splits were 11'08", 10'50", 9'54" and 9'05", so I got some decent acceleration in over the back half.
Alas, no medals, but I did get a long-sleeve shirt that will be nice for lounging around the house now that summer is on its way out. I’m pretty well stocked on tech shirts so was pleasantly surprised that this one was cotton.
Post-race family photo!
Afterwards shower, brunch, then goodbyes as dad and SM took off for the airport. Next up this week we’ve got gym today, rest on Wednesday, 1.75 mile run to the gym on Thursday, rest Friday and Saturday, and FINALLY my first half marathon of the year. Woo! I'm feeling a little stiff today but not bad - my hip and glute have been aching a bit, but again, not bad. I've been doing some yoga and am hoping that a couple of *gentle* workouts will feel good.
Speaking of the half, I got a message from the friend of mine who is also running next weekend - it had been his idea for us to run this race together, but I had assumed that “together” meant we’d both run the same race at the same time, not that we’d literally be running together. Apparently I misunderstood and he wants to run together, even at my pokey planned pace of 12’00”, so I am very excited about that!
September Total: 3.16 miles
September Goals: Run 70 miles, lift minimum 2x/week, 15 minutes/day of moderate cardio, 15 minutes/day of mobility.
2019 Races! (bold registered)
January 26: Securian 10K, St. Paul, MN Chip time: 1:05:07
February 16: Half Fast 10K DNS - weather
March 23: Hot Dash 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:28:39 (*PR!)
May 19: Women Run the Cities 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:02
June 8: PHRC Pensieve 10K (virtual)
June 12: ESTRS French 5K, Plymouth, MN DNS - injury
June 29 Lift Bridge 5K, Bayport MN Chip time: 0:32:51
August 3: Beat the Blerch 10K, Carnation, WA
September 2: MDRA Victory Labor Day 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:04
September 8: Sioux Falls Half Marathon, Sioux Falls, SD
October 5: TCM 10K, St. Paul, MN
October 6: TCM 10Mi, Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN
October 12: Bemidji Blue Ox 26K, Bemidji, MN
November 28: Turkey Trot St. Paul 10K, St. Paul, MN
December 14: Reindeer Run 10K, Mpls, MN
Well done!!!
...and you had fun, too!!!!1 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I'll sign up for 160 miles this month.
9/1 (yesterday) was the Tupelo Marathon. I thought I had my bile acid mal-absorption under control, but not so much in the 2 days before the race. So the morning of the race was no exception. They did not have chip timing at the start, so everyone had the same start time. I was in the porta-pot and lost a couple min. before even getting across the start line. Then lost about 10 more min. throughout the race in porta-pots. Of course, this also means I was losing a ton of water and electrolytes. That caused cramps later in the race. In the end, I finished with my 2nd worst time of 5:55:57. But at least I finished within the 6 hr. cut-off, and that means it still counts.
A successful finish under the cut-off counts as a good marathon in my book.
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@MegaMooseEsq congrats on your race - sounds like you had a fun time.
@T1DCarnivoreRunner congratulations on finishing another marathon! It definitely counts! Total respect for anyone who finishes a marathon, especially with cramps and gut issues.
@HonuNui great to see you check in and share photos with us. Someone else (sorry I can't remember and can't search right now) just shared snorkeling pics too and I love them (and am jealous).
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
09/01/19 :::: 11.5 :::: 11.5
09/02/19 :::: 5.5 :::: 17.0
09/03/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 20.0
Treadmill warm-up before strength training this morning. Felt like a very harsh reality to start this work week on a Tuesday with an early morning at the gym. I actually stopped my watch at 2.98 miles because the treadmill said over 3 and I forgot to verify what my Garmin said. Oh well, I'll have to live with it and it rounds to 3 in my spreadsheet to the tenths (so I really didn't need to admit this, but you all know it's bothersome ).8 -
1 Sep...6km
3 Sep...5km
Goals September:
13 Runs....2 run
71km........ 11km
5km PB....Done 1 Sep
6km PB....Done 1 Sep
7km..........x
Youngest to do 5km
Youngest to do run/walk of 10mins/1min.
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My September Goal is 40.6
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9.01: 4.5M Easy (4.5)
9.02: 4.5M Easy&Intervals (9)
9.03: 4.5M Easy (13.5)
Ran this evening after a crappy day. I made a mistake at work and felt like a fool. My ego was bruised and my confidence was shaken, but no real harm done. Proud that despite having a bad day, I didn’t allow the mistake to be an excuse not to run. Also stayed within my caloric limit which is still at a deficit right now. Usually when I’m upset, I let myself eat my sorrows away. This was a good step for me today.
Hope everyone is having a good week so far.13 -
I found you and caught up! My September running goal is... I don't know. I'll run a few days this week, then I'm going to start a Garmin Coach 10k plan on Sunday. I have no races on the horizon and I've not followed one of these before so I'm curious, but I have no idea how many miles this will give me. I know!
My September Goal is to follow the plan with consistency.
So far, I have 0.88 miles for the month. I am very jet-lagged and slept poorly last night, so didn't even walk the dogs this morning. Tonight I plan to get to bed at my normal (early) time and hope to sleep well, and get back into routine after our vacation.
Well done @MegaMooseEsq and good luck this weekend!
Congratulations @T1DCarnivoreRunner! Finishing a(nother) marathon is an incredible accomplishment. Way to go!9 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »And my cat barfed wet salmon cat food on the cloth couch. Any suggestions how to un-fish it? Gross.
I could us a run.
*hugs* Right after I read this I went to wipe my hand on my pants thinking it was just wet from rinsing out the cat food can, and got a big slime of wet food on my butt. Good morning!
Oh man..I'm sorry! Haha!0 -
September Goal: 160km
01/9: 5.11
02/9: 8.11
03/9: 6.73
Total KM run: 19.95
When my alarm went off this morning I could hear the rain and the wind outside so I decided to get an extra hour sleep and hope the weather was better this evening. Unfortunately it was still pretty miserable after I finished work, so I decided to stay indoors and got my run done on the treadmill. I usually like running in the rain during the summer, but the combination of cold, rain, wind and darkness doesn't quite have the same appeal.
@MegaMooseEsq Fantastic job on your 5K! Good luck at your HM this weekend
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I spent some time making a training schedule this weekend & today- day 2 I did Not want to run. I made myself & I feel so much better. I’m looking forward to a tough strength training session this afternoon😀5
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