September 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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So no run today, but my new iPhone came!
My old iPhone was entering into its 5th year of life, and still going strong, but I decided to splurge for a new iPhone 11, solely because of the huge improvements in the camera since my phone. It will never match my DSLR, but I shoot 100 times more photos with my iPhone simply because it is in my pocket and my DSLR is normally safe at home. Took a shot tonight to test "Night Mode" in a real-life scenario. These two images were taken back to back with the same phone. In one shot the night mode was turned off. In the other, it was set to max.
Not too shabby for a cell phone!14 -
Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
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Thanks @Lazy_Bones_85 - Hobbes is doing ok. No surgery yet as we are waiting on the cytology to come back from the lab and then have to decide how we want to handle it. Right now I am leaning towards GA instead of a local so they can get good margins no matter what. But I will wait to discuss with the vet and his breeder (also my friend and trusted advisor on all things Hobbes).
@advidkeo - for me personally I would spend the money how you like (on the bike, etc.) and leave the loan. A loan at 0 interest is like free money. I wouldn't be in a rush to pay it off.4 -
.Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
I always advise paying off debt. Even at 0% - debt is risk, and a steady drain. IMO and etc6 -
Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)2 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)
Yeah I'm leaning this way.
I currently have a garmin vivoactive 3, do I even need to upgrade it, or will it work fine on a bike? I only care about the GPS, speed, HR. Not too worried about other metrics - though I conceded I don't even know what other metrics a watch can measure for cycling. The running metrics are starting to get insane!0 -
5.7 miles on Tuesday and 6.8 on Thursday. Three runs left, and 28.5 miles possible. It seems unlikely that I will run more than 21 of those. But 112.5 + 10% = 123.75. I will have to strive for another extra 1.25 miles to up my goal to 125. Of course, it's possible that I fall short and run only 18 miles (or less!) and keep the same goal for another month.
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September Goal: 160km
02/9: 5.11
03/9: 8.11
04/9: 6.73
06/9: 8.46
07/9: 14.06
09/9: 6.15
11/9: 13.05
13/9: 8.44
14/9: 16.14
16/9: 5.22
17/9: 8.11
18/9: 5.34
20/9: 8.07
21/9: 14.51
23/9: 5.54
24/9: 10.08
25/9: 5.36
27/9: 10.14
Total KM run: 158.62
This past week of running has been challenging weather wise. The wind is insane out there. I've been getting out there anyway, apart from one day where I stayed indoors on the treadmill because it was just that bad outside. Added to my weather woes, my friend split from her husband on Monday night and she's a wreck mentally and emotionally. It's been extremely stressful worrying about her and trying to support her and convince her to get some professional help Thank god I have running to blow off steam, I've averaged about 20,000 steps every day this week between my running and all my pacing around!
@shanaber Hugs and best wishes for you and Hobbes
@zeesparrow I'm very sorry for your loss
@143tobe What an inspiring story! I'm sure you're going to knock the 5k outta the park!
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)
Yeah I'm leaning this way.
I currently have a garmin vivoactive 3, do I even need to upgrade it, or will it work fine on a bike? I only care about the GPS, speed, HR. Not too worried about other metrics - though I conceded I don't even know what other metrics a watch can measure for cycling. The running metrics are starting to get insane!
As I learned in college studying finance, 0 interest debt = making money, because you get extra cash flow to do more stuff in the same timeframe. That said, though, I get that it's mentally exhausting to be in debt, so your call.
I looked up vivoactive 3 and Garmin website says it does track cycling - this video might help. Without pairing it with a bike sensor of some sort, I suppose it will only give you speed, distance and HR. Add a sensor for more precise speed (by measuring wheel spin) and cadence and such. I doubt you'll need to measure wattage4 -
@Avidkeo I'm with @noblsheep on this one.
The way I look at it is in terms of holistic risks. So the debt is interest-free, and will be paid off in a year if you do not change the status quo. Let's imagine two scenarios -
You could a) buy the bike, spend six months doing an activity with your kids which will leave both you and them healthier mentally and physically, six months of payment towards the debt, then get hit by a bus. That leaves 350 remaining to pay somehow.
you could b) pay off the debt, save the money, get hit by a bus and still need another 350 towards the bike but you are no longer in a position to ride it because, well, bus.
Here's another thing - not all debt is bad debt, as long as you are making payments that improves your credit history for applying for additional loans (something I am finding having applied for a mortgage - I have no debts, and am having to use my credit card to show I can borrow and pay). In addition, some debts penalise you for paying off early.
personally, I'd buy the bike.
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@Avidkeo I'm of the same mindset as @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. I hate owing money to anyone, and you never know from one day to the next what will happen that will require unplanned expenses. But that's just me; I'm very conservative.3
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new toy alert!!!
I have a brand new Garmin Vivoactive 3 on my wrist. Previously I had a fitbit Charge 2 and a Tomtom multisport for tracking runs etc.
The fitbit screen was cracked, and no longer wanted to sync with my phone nor would it record heartrate.
The tomtom back button didn't work, so for each run I had to wait until the battery drained and then rejig the stats just to record.
I considered any of the other Garmins, but for me, a dual watch (ie. not a dedicated sportswatch) worked well as a replacement for both. Plus it's my birthday soon so I struck a deal with my housemate for a gift...
Now I have a few hours to figure out how to use it before a marathon on the coast tomorrow. 20mph winds gusting 40mph. Westerlies. We are heading West.16 -
Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
I had a similar situation recently when I moved, but a bit more money, a lot more debt, and no kids. I put aside some money for an interest free debt in a savings account. It doesn't pay enough interest to be worth saving just for the sake of it; but if something changes for me financially, I have the money there to pay off that debt. As I make payments, I take that amount from savings. It is a bit more complicated than your suggestions... but basically it is financial security for that particular debt without going ahead and paying it all off early. If my expectations to be able to keep making payments comes to fruition, then I will gain access to that money after that is proven to be a true expectation.3 -
9-1 4k recovery
9-2 7k easy
9-3 6k easy
9-4 rest
9-5 7k moderate
9-6 rest
9-7 7k moderate
9-8 7k easy
9-9 rest
9-10 7k easy
9-11 7k moderate
9-12 rest
9-13 rest
9-14 7k threshold
9-15 7k moderate
9-16 rest
9-17 7k easy
9-18 7k moderate
9-19 rest
9-20 7k easy
9-21 rest
9-22 6k all over the place
9-23 rest
9-24 7k moderate
9-25 10k slow
9-26 rest
9-27 7k threshold
September Total: 127k
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
50 degrees F and sunny this morning. Made for a very nice run.
@Avidkeo Looks like the recommendations are about evenly divided. Assuming your emergency fund is sufficiently funded, suggest you go for fun with the kids. One day you'll wake up; they'll be grown and gone; and you'll wonder where the time went.
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 - 31:39 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 5k8 -
9/1 15.5 miles
9/2 26.28 miles, 490 days on the run
9/3 15.51 miles
9/4 18.05 miles
9/5 19.38 miles
9/6 26.59 miles
9/7 31.31 miles, 495 days on the run
9/8 15.45 miles, cycling 3:30:06 ~36 miles
9/9 18.34 miles, knee smarts a bit
9/10 18.28 miles
9/11 18.37 miles
9/12 6.35 miles, 500 days on the run 3662.68 +4862.97 = 8525.65
9/13 8.24 miles
9/14 6.42 miles
9/15 7.34 miles UGH! Knee hurts
9/16 1.36 miles
9/17 2.33 miles, 505 days on the run
9/18 1.46 miles, knee pain, still there
9/19 2.45 miles, knee pain
9/20 7.35 miles, knee pain
9/21 6.05 miles, Valor run 10K 56:56
9/22 2.4 miles, 510 days on the run, Cycling 31:02 ~6 miles
9/23 13.43 miles
9/24 13.65 miles
9/25 13.53 miles
9/26 13.6 miles
9/27 14.45 miles, 515 days on the run
9/28 Hoptown Half Marathon15 -
So tired this week. I jog half a mile to work every morning to make it faster and because I absolutely hate walking. (But love hiking) I walk the last quarter mile so I don't arrive breathing heavy or sweaty. I have not been counting this towards my mileage total but this week I am adding it. If I don't I will push myself to complete my 80 miles by doing an extra run and will be regretting it when my legs aren't rested enough for the half on Thursday. I did level two of a Jillian Michel's Shred video this morning. It was fun. I do a more "classic" strength straining video two or three times a week, but I've become bored so it was fun to do something different. After that I did 25 minutes of Yoga (hip openers). SO glad I did because I used to do a different 25 minute program a few times a week and it really helped. Everything is just so time consuming when you add it all up that I have been slacking on the yoga. It helped so much. Hoping I wake up tomorrow without that heavy feeling in my legs that I've had for a few days now.
Jogging to work miles this week: 2.5
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Thursday, 10k at WC Johnson, half on trails and half on roads. Lifted heavy the day before and my legs were cooked!
The weather was beautiful. Once again, a little warm for running but perfect for a picnic. We were supposed to get some rain but did not, and there’s nothing in the forecast for the next two weeks. Trails are hard as concrete and dusty, and the river that runs under the boardwalk bridge is down to a tiny rivulet. If anyone remembers back as far as spring, this is the bridge where I once photographed four water moccasins in one picture. “I wonder where all the snakes go when there’s no water?” I said yesterday, and leaned over to look. The water was crowded with tadpoles vying desperately for the last drops, and this guy, maybe one of the ones I saw in spring.I’m really a little worried about the water situation since I see big old pine and juniper trees starting to die from lack of water. Smaller trees at Shelby Farms have died already. It doesn’t look good!
After running a single loop of the trails my husband decided his ankle needed a break from uneven terrain so we headed down the wagon trail towards Cox park. This trail gets undermined by a little creek and we have run it many times when it had closed signs - we and everyone else in the area just swing wide of the undermined parts. Well, this time it was actually closed for real, with heavy equipment tearing up the creek and trail. Hopefully whatever they are working on will be more of a permanent solution. In the meantime, I don’t know where we’re going to run roads out there! I guess we will have to run down the main road.9 -
@AlphaHowls looks like your knee is feeling better! Good luck on your HM tomorrow!3
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So, y'all, today I did something new and craaaaaazzzyyy!
It all started because I have an appointment after work so I went to the gym for my anti-t-rex plan at lunchtime instead of my normal 3-4 mile walk. As I was finishing up I saw 2 of my workers (well I only found out later it was 2, I only recognized one of them at first) heading out to run. They were out the door and out of sight before I was done. Once I was done I got my sunglasses and decided to go out for a short walk since I still had some time left before my next meeting. Well I get out there and see the 2 people running up a bridge, and sprinted to catch up with them. They did not look like they were going that fast, I thought it be easy.
They were doing 9 min pace, up hill. Ops
I sprinted a quarter-mile hard to catch up. Turned out they were running to packet pickup for a race this weekend (It is on a Sunday so I have to miss it), so I ran with them there. Walked around the expo and then we ran back. A whole like 2.6 or 2.7 miles, I would have rounded off but was already late for a meeting. At least one of the people I was running with was in that same meeting.
Now if I only knew their names...
Anyways that 2.6ish miles will be it for me today. Too many appointments, BUT! This is week 3 of my anti-t-rex plan and I have made all 3 weeks! This is approaching record breaking I think.16 -
@rheddmobile snakes like buffets too! 😀2
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