November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
@mbaker566 well done! I hope your cross-training is better then mine, which today will be ironing (grrr my family need to stop wearing clothes!)
I don't iron. i don't have clothes that need ironing. i may throw something in the dryer and tumble but that even is very rare
Dryers are not a thing anyone without a title to their name and a bank balance to match have here, due to the exhorbitant price of electricity. I rarely wear anything that needs ironing myself, since my lifestyle change I pretty much live in running/sports gear but my family is badly trained and gets mortally offended at the prospect of not wearing exactly what they want and it being pristine and wrinkle-free. My fault for allowing them to expect it, the same as everything else related to housework, cooking, etc., but if I dare to suggest they do it themselves then I'm that witch we were talking about the other day. **sigh**
I don't own a dryer, either. I do find I'm a LOT better at keeping up with laundry when I have to hang it up. Fortunately washers have faster spin cycles and stuff dries relatively quickly.
I'm sorry you get stuck with extra stuff to do and it sounds like not much appreciation around the house.
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5km, raining. Cold. I was being fairly deliberate with my footing and limited with my effort. So the fairly standard time is a positive.
November goals (all ish)
1. 15 runs.......................10
3. 100km........................66km
4. Long 10km.................11km
5. 100% Morning runs...6/105 -
Thankfully, we have a gas dryer. Way cheaper than electric.3
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@shanaber - sorry about the pain and swelling. I personally don't have any issues with Zyrtec and have taken it daily in the past.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
11/02/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
11/03/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
11/04/19 :::: 3.3 :::: 6.5
11/05/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 6.5
11/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 6.5
11/07/19 :::: 2.5 :::: 9.0
11/08/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 12.0
11/09/19 :::: 4.5 :::: 16.5
11/10/19 :::: 13.3 :::: 29.8
11/11/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 32.8
11/12/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 35.8
11/13/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 38.9
11/14/19 :::: 1.7 :::: 40.6
11/15/19 :::: 2.5 :::: 43.1
11/16/19 :::: 8.4 :::: 51.5
11/17/19 :::: 3.3 :::: 54.8
11/18/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 57.9
11/19/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 60.9
11/20/19 :::: 2.1 :::: 63.0
11/21/19 :::: 3.8 :::: 66.8
I had a short treadmill warmup before strength training this morning and then ran with a friend after work. She wanted to meet at 4:30 and I said I'd have to stop home to get my lights and she seemed doubtful. Yes, my friend, sunset is at 4:37 pm. But in the plus column, it was a pretty comfortable 43 degrees which felt about perfect for running.
I'm heading off for another Spartan race this weekend, so tomorrow will probably be a rest day. This race is on Long Island so it should be flat and more runnable than the mountain ones I've done. We'll see how that goes!7 -
@shanaber Any kind of antihistamine whether it's Benadryl or a non-drowsy long-acting antihistamine gives me horrible dry mouth. I hope that's not the case for you but you may need extra water or something to suck on like Ludens if you get so dry it's hard to swallow
@eleanorhawkins I hate ironing and my husband likes his shirts ironed. I occasionally try to get a weeks worth done but usually I iron his shirt for the day after I make his breakfast before 6am He's not a butt about it or anything but I'm always putting others first.
I ran 2 miles on the treadmill after work. Maybe tomorrow I'll get outside but I have a couple of maintenance guys coming, one any time after 8am and the other around 1pm, so who knows how that will work out.1 -
@T1DCarnivoreRunner Yuck! I'm glad you didn't step in it too. I usually feel really sorry for road kill.
@shanaber I have not guidance re Zyrtec, but I think I would go back and try to identify the plant. That might help you decide the best course of action to take. Hope it doesn't affect your race.
@eleanorhawkins Now I understand. I guess, as we all do, I assumed that your situation was similar to myself and those I am close to. (At least I hope I am not the only one who does this.) I grew up without a dryer, but really would have a hard time without one, now that I am used to it. It is hard to change a situation once it is ingrained in the family dynamic. It's possible. But it's hard. Good luck to you.
@PastorVincent Cuddler is adorable!
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@eleanorhawkins my husband does his own laundry... and although I don’t have children I was raised that children do their own laundry starting when they are old enough to do it. This started for me when I was about nine and asked my mother in a sharp tone of voice where some piece of clothing was. She said, “Congratulations, you are officially old enough to do it yourself,” and handed me a laundry basket. People who complain about others doing work for them are volunteering to do their own work!8
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quilteryoyo wrote: »@PastorVincent Cuddler is adorable!
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PastorVincent wrote: »quilteryoyo wrote: »@PastorVincent Cuddler is adorable!
I think me. Cuddler is my old girl1 -
Gorgeous evening after a big rain storm. I ran 5 miles, and met my November goal of 60 miles...all the rest are bonus.8
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rheddmobile wrote: »@eleanorhawkins my husband does his own laundry... and although I don’t have children I was raised that children do their own laundry starting when they are old enough to do it. This started for me when I was about nine and asked my mother in a sharp tone of voice where some piece of clothing was. She said, “Congratulations, you are officially old enough to do it yourself,” and handed me a laundry basket. People who complain about others doing work for them are volunteering to do their own work!
@mbaker566 - old girl is beautiful! She looks so regal!
Thanks for the input on Zyrtec. I did finally get to actually speak with my daughter about it and she recommended the regular formula and not the non-drowsy one. I took one tonight so we shall see if it helps and hopefully doesn't cause any issues.5 -
Haven't posted a mileage update in a few days... Going ahead and posting through tomorrow since we are heading to Palm Desert for the race in the morning and will get in just a good walk at the expo.
Date........Miles.......Total
11/01......0.00........0.00
11/02......3.46........3.46
11/03....11.97......15.43 - for @MobyCarp
11/04......0.00......15.43 - Agility Class
11/05......4.58......20.01 - + Strength Training
11/06......5.39......25.40
11/07......0.00......25.40 - + Strength Training
11/08......6.86......32.26
11/09......0.00......32.26
11/10....13.58......45.84
11/11......4.40......50.24 - + Agility Class
11/12......0.00......50.24 - + Strength Training
11/13......0.00......50.24
11/14......0.00......50.24 - + Strength Training
11/15......4.61......54.85 - + PT
11/16......6.42......61.27
11/17......0.00......61.27
11/18......4.54......65.81 - + Agility Class
11/19......0.00......65.81 - + Strength Training
11/20......4.63......70.44 - Hug a Runner Day
11/21......4.66......75.10
11/22......0.00......75.10
2019 Planned and Completed Races
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon - Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM - Complete
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise - HM #25 Complete
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon5 -
Short easy 5k-ish run today. I might've gone too fast at times, as it was supposed to feel like a recovery run, but I made up for it with walk breaks. They cut down a bunch of trees next to the "secret military base" in the woods looks like they've cleared a little plot out for something. Hmmm.
November goal 100 miles
Upcoming races:
Dec. 14 - CityTrail 5k (#3 of 6)
Jan. 11 - CityTrail 5k (#4 of 6)5 -
Sadly my Browns running shoes are going to have to be put to one side. I bought them about 3 years ago as a pair to keep in another office so flying between I could stick to carry on baggage. At the time I was much heavier and not running at all. It turns out these are neutral and I pronate which is giving a pain in the inside of my left ankle especially. I want to go hunting for a new pair however I think I will go back to my Asics until Christmas and see if there are any gift cards under the tree. Normally I end up giving gift cards to my children or not using them at all. I wonder how much shops make from idiots like me not spending them?3
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If you are in the market for a hydration vest, I highly recommend the Wunjo line ( I run in the X5 Ultra) and they just announced their Black Friday sale:
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Normal price is $60, so even without the sale it is a good price, but 25% off is never a bad thing, right?6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »quilteryoyo wrote: »@PastorVincent Cuddler is adorable!
I think me. Cuddler is my old girlpolskagirl01 wrote: »They cut down a bunch of trees next to the "secret military base" in the woods looks like they've cleared a little plot out for something. Hmmm.
Thanks @PastorVincent I'm not sure I am to the point that I need a hydration pack, but am hoping to get up to a HM next year. Will probably need it next summer, so may just make that a Christmas wish list item.
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November Goal – 100 miles
Nov 2 – 5 miles
Nov 3 – 10 miles for @MobyCarp
Nov 4 – 5 miles
Nov 6 – 5.16 miles
Nov 7 – 5.18 miles
Nov 8 – 3.30 miles
Nov 9 – 10.42 miles
Nov 11 – 5.26 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 1
Nov 12 – 3.30 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 2
Nov 13 – 3.20 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 3
Nov 14 – 3.21 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 4
Nov 15 – 6.50 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 5
Nov 16 – 3.22 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 6
Nov 17 – 3.20 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 7
Nov 18 – 5.14 miles – Hug a Runner 5K challenge – Day 8
Nov 19 – 5.06 miles – Hug a Runner 5k challenge – Day 9
Nov 20 – 5.28 miles – Hug a Runner 5k challenge – Day 10 – Finished!
Nov 22 – 3.59 miles
Monthly Total – 91.02 miles
YTD – 1,047.72 miles
Missed most of the rain this morning. Just a few sprinkles and it’s been raining non-stop since then. Supposed to continue through tomorrow. May delay long run until Sunday.
@katharmonic – your running streak is getting right up there with @AlphaHowls! Good luck with your Spartan – hope it’s a fun one!
@shanaber – Good luck with your half this weekend!
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quilteryoyo wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »They cut down a bunch of trees next to the "secret military base" in the woods looks like they've cleared a little plot out for something. Hmmm.3
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I haven't run this week! Gahhhhh!!!!! So frustrating! It's due to the massively, ever changing needs of my children and torrential rain. My long run tomorrow is scheduled to be 8.5 miles. I'm pretty excited about it. I did manage to lift throughout the week because it doesn't require me to leave the house. I also have been eating a lot of tofu. Scott Jurek's, "Eat and Run," inspired me to try a plant based diet. I've basically failed already; However, I also read that it is better to think about what I can INCORPORATE as opposed to what I am cutting out. Seems to be working fine except it hasn't been long enough and I haven't run all week to be able to tell if it's impacting my running.
We hit the road Wednesday for Thanksgiving family get together and on Monday, we have friends coming to town from Texas, so I won't get to run that night either. Maybe Tuesday after work, after I'm done packing. That would at least get me two runs in next week.
We shall see.
Good job to all of you who are keeping at it!
Also, secret military bases are the best! I often run past this really strange, miniature looking compound thing. No idea what it is, but it's certainly interesting.
Currently, I'm reading a book called "Endure," which is basically about pain tolerance and endurance. It reads like a lot of different research papers and studies and I haven't determined what the bottom line is. I'm not sure there is one. I'm starting to wonder if the point of the book is just to present all the ideologies surrounding performance and endurance. *Shrugs*7 -
I ran 2.25 miles outside today after maintenance man #1 was done (and after I walked each dog a mile which took 45 min because one dog is so slow for his mile) and I still had wet hair from my shower when maintenance man #2 showed up early. But I'm glad I crammed in the run bc although the temperature supposedly didn't change it sure felt much colder later. I made a grocery run in the same clothes I wore to walk the dogs and I was freezing.
I did an out and back with a 1/3 mile hill. I made it up fine and it was nice to turn around and run back down.
Since my husband is doing the long walks on weekends for his weight loss efforts I decided I can run Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri and not try to run on weekends right now.
Have a great weekend everyone!7
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