October 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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October goal: 100 miles
10/1: 5.75 miles
10/2: 6.27 miles
10/5: 1.01 miles - warm up
3.14 miles - Old Rip 5k
10/8: 6.27 miles
10/9: 5.63 miles
10/13: 10.26 miles
10/15: 5.56 miles
10/16: 6.05 miles
10/17: 6.06 miles
10/20: 10.02 miles
10/22: 6.41 miles
78.67/100 miles completed
I had a wonderful 6.4 mile run this morning. It was cold (for me) at 40°F this morning. But it was clear and it was not windy so it was really nice. I wore capris and a t-shirt with sleeves and gloves. I was pretty comfortable for the run. My hands were kind of cold, but they always are and the gloves did help some. I felt so good running today. My goal was not to worry about my pace, but just to run and I ended up with mostly negative splits. Mile 5 was faster than mile 6, but other than that I sped up a little each mile. But really had a pretty consistent pace throughout without really trying. I felt pretty speedy, but the effort felt easy. It was clear and there were lots of stars out. I just felt good the whole time. I felt like I could run forever and I probably would have gone further if I didn't have to go to work.
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
10/5/19: Old Rip 5K - PR 27:27, 1st AG
11/9/19: Wags and Whiskers 5K
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon10 -
chris_in_cal wrote: »Oh yeah, I forgot this challenge thread has a group already. Well the Garmin one is specifically to geek out on the functionality of the watch and using it to train for running.
That's a good reminder to remind folks here that we also have a group:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
This may be in the initial post of the month...I don't know, I never read that and if it is in there, it's probably hidden by the other good info.1 -
We recently discussed running form, cadence and foot strike. Here's a thread with a lot of links to great info and videos on building good form.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10228828/good-running-form-overstriding5 -
You silly runners. Running to and fro... 😄 (Just wanted to say "hi"). I'm still waiting to heal and "move forward".
Not running related (obviously); I got into nursing school (BSN). I'm stoked- sort of. Not sure how I'm going to manage my life for the next 2.5 years and if my hips are going to be ongoing issues. I'm gonna be like @workaholic_nurse someday. Haha!
Any other medical professionals/nurses? I know @HonuNui ... any words of wisdom?23 -
We recently discussed running form, cadence and foot strike. Here's a thread with a lot of links to great info and videos on building good form.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10228828/good-running-form-overstriding
Thanks for posting this. I'm gonna go through the videos and drills bit by bit and try to digest it all.
@Elise4270 Congratulations!!!!1 -
That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
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That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
Is he related to @AlphaHowls ?7 -
You silly runners. Running to and fro... 😄 (Just wanted to say "hi"). I'm still waiting to heal and "move forward".
Not running related (obviously); I got into nursing school (BSN). I'm stoked- sort of. Not sure how I'm going to manage my life for the next 2.5 years and if my hips are going to be ongoing issues. I'm gonna be like @workaholic_nurse someday. Haha!
Any other medical professionals/nurses? I know @HonuNui ... any words of wisdom?
Persevere. The middle year sux but its a blast at the end! Well that was radiography anyway lol.
Oh and study buddies are a must. Having others going through the same thing who can help makes it so much easier. I'm still friends with some of my study mates 7 years later.
Enjoy it! And congratulations!!2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
Is he related to @AlphaHowls ?
HA, I was just typing that same exact question!!!!!
@elise4270 Congratulations on getting into nursing school!!!!!
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That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
Also, Billy Richards is doing a lot of hundred milers these days as he is trying to break a world record too.0 -
Ummmm... how do you dress to run 2.3 miles in overcast, drizzly, 45F but feels like 7F because of a wind advisory? I can't remember the last time I saw a gap that big! I really want to run, but I also have the car (so I could drive to the gym instead of running) and maybe I should take a pass since the weather's going to be nicer pretty much every day this week...3
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »Ummmm... how do you dress to run 2.3 miles in overcast, drizzly, 45F but feels like 7F because of a wind advisory? I can't remember the last time I saw a gap that big! I really want to run, but I also have the car (so I could drive to the gym instead of running) and maybe I should take a pass since the weather's going to be nicer pretty much every day this week...
A good wind breaker is a must. With good wind blockage, you will think you are running in something much closer to air temp.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
Is he related to @AlphaHowls ?
hahha1 -
7 miles *tick*
Just wish I wasn't so sweaty at the end!4 -
@PastorVincent wrote: »That gal I paced last Saturday...it turns out she dropped out about 4 miles after we split up. So sad, but she was tough in doing what she had done. No shame there at all.
And from the "WTF!?!?" department, one of the runners who did complete the 100 mile race in our humble woods, is on a quest to run a 100 miler every week. EVERY WEEK. He completed his race last Saturday which marked his FORTY SEVENTH week in a row completing a 100 miler. WTF?!?!
You can follow his exploits here
https://www.instagram.com/michael.henry.ortiz/
Is he related to @AlphaHowls ?
Good to know I am not the only crazy one in the bunch!
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Great job on your trail race with Speed Demon @mbaker566!
Congrats on getting into nursing school - that's fantastic @Elise4270!
Thank you @Scott6255, @polskagirl01, @7lenny7 and @rheddmobile and anyone I missed who liked or commented on my races! I'm enjoying some non-running recovery time and finding it weird not to have that "big event" in front of me anymore. Of course I have two Spartan races and another half in November, so not too much time to let myself go
Re: the conversation about etiquette while racing - we had a guy come up right behind us in the Des Moines race while I was chit-chatting with my two friends as we ran. It was pretty narrow at that spot because the lead runners were starting to come back on the other side on basically a wide bike path, so I moved over and apologized for blocking him and he said oh no, I'm not trying to pass and he stayed right there. I thought well then you're getting a little close buddy, so I made a joke about him drafting off us - but I think he was kind of! I found it funny because this was the race I was just out to finish so we were certainly not blazing a path. It was a little strange.
I tend to get frustrated by run/walkers only if they stop in my way, but usually, they seem careful to raise a hand and move over. It does mildly mess with my head that they can finish faster than me and still walk part of it, but that's my problem
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5 miles today - my FIL is still not in, he apparently got lost in Birmingham and delayed by several hours. My husband wants to know how this is possible in the age of GPS. All I know is Memphis shuts down at 9 pm so if they aren’t here soon they aren’t going out to dinner as they planned.
Beautiful running weather as expected, although with a very high wind. We kept thinking we were running faster than we were, because the wind in our faces made us feel like we were going 25 mph!7 -
October Goal: don't rage quit
10/1 rest
10/2 3.00
10/3 2.50
10/4 rest
10/5 2.10
10/6 stupid
10/7 old
10/8 woman
10/9 age
10/10 related
10/11 gut
10/12 issues
10/13 turtlepics
10/14 2.00
10/15 still cautious
10/16 3.50
10/17 Would have been Steve's 42nd birthday. Looked at lots of pictures...
10/18 3.00
10/19 meh
10/20 more meh
10/21 snorkel 3 hours-Orangespined Unicornfish
10/22 3.30
Total : 20.40
Congratulations @Elise4270 :Agree with @Avidkeo about study buddies, but what I found invaluable was our note service. One designated note-taker per class, who then transcribes and distributes them to the note-service members (in my day that meant typing and xeroxing!) The note-takers always got something that I missed while in the same lecture....and usually something that was on the exam.
Upcoming races:
Revel Kulia Half Marathon 1/18/20
Ticker is my goal for 2019 and progress to date:
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@Elise4270 Congratulations!!! 🍾🎈
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rheddmobile wrote: »5 miles today - my FIL is still not in, he apparently got lost in Birmingham and delayed by several hours. My husband wants to know how this is possible in the age of GPS. All I know is Memphis shuts down at 9 pm so if they aren’t here soon they aren’t going out to dinner as they planned.
Beautiful running weather as expected, although with a very high wind. We kept thinking we were running faster than we were, because the wind in our faces made us feel like we were going 25 mph!
I sort of got lost a couple of weeks ago even using GPS while trying to get out of the cornfields of south-central Minnesota and back to the Twin Cities - I was going in the right direction, but got sent down some random unpaved roads that ended up adding 20-25 minutes to our trip. And all that because I turned the wrong way out of the only gas station in the wee tiny town we'd been visiting. Whoops.0
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