December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Tracking this only so I can finish the year. I’m heading in to hospital on Friday for surgery to reduce my risk of breast cancer. Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction - will be unable to run for around 12 weeks they say. Going to see if I can squeeze in one more run and two gym classes before I go. Maybe 15miles for December - we shall see...
I’m not sure if I will stay on here while I’m recovering. Think I might get too sad about not being able to join in! But, then again, I will have plenty of time on my hands for reading... wish you all a fabulous month x
December total: 6.3m
November total: 44.8m
October total: 64.1m
September total: 82.2m
August total: 85m
July total: 90.1m
June total: 86.1m
May total: 67.6m
April total: 71.5m
March total: 42.9m
February total: 30.2m
January total: 31.7m
Wow. I can not imagine that!
Some people do hang around while they recover (right @Elise4270 ?) Others fade away. I would encourage you to try and stay. A habit broken is twice as hard to reform I think.5 -
Oh and @PastorVincent what's that light vest thingy you were plugging? I may have accidentally bought one. Free delivery to nz, couldn't say no. Guess I'll definitely be running in winter now!
Oh no! Now someone will offer you beads for it!
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This! Sorry to whomever I miss, but welcome all!
Welcome to everybody new! @greeneggs_and_sam @Christine4695 @dmfaler @UTMBdreams & anyone else I missed.
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The run started so well... LOL Can you guess where my foot got hurt? I was planing 15ish, ah well.
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Tracking this only so I can finish the year. I’m heading in to hospital on Friday for surgery to reduce my risk of breast cancer. Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction - will be unable to run for around 12 weeks they say. Going to see if I can squeeze in one more run and two gym classes before I go. Maybe 15miles for December - we shall see...
I’m not sure if I will stay on here while I’m recovering. Think I might get too sad about not being able to join in! But, then again, I will have plenty of time on my hands for reading... wish you all a fabulous month x
Good luck to you and your surgical team! We’d definitely like at least an update and hear that you are doing alright. This group gets a little like family and you’ll find that there are still stories to enjoy and opportunities to contribute. I suppose it all comes down to weather or not you have a good support system and need us. Three months off isn’t so bad. It’ll go quick.5 -
Ditto!@Faebert wishing you all the best for your surgery and rapid recovery!!
@rheddmobile I wish I could go back and tell my younger self stuff too. But I guess that's all part of growing up. As for ice skating, good luck. I no longer do those types of things since I fell roller skating back in 1994 and fractured my elbow. It took 8 months before I could straighten my arm out again, so I gave up things where I am likely to fall.
@PastorVincent I hope you didn't hurt your foot too badly. It looks like you were having a good run.
I hit a huge deer (6 or 8 point buck) on my way to work this morning. It appeared out of nowhere and I was hitting it before I really registered what it was. It limped off, but I fear it was hurt pretty badly. My car remained driveable, so I drove on to work before reporting it to the authorities and my insurance company. The insurance was great. The adjuster called about an hour later and I took the car to a shop to get an estimate during my lunch break. (Almost $3200 damage!) Fortunately, I decided to get comprehensive coverage last Jan, so I won't have any out of pocket expenses and I can use my dad's car while the repairs are done. Hopefully, it will get repaired within the next couple of weeks. I'm blessed.13 -
So inspirational to read about all of your runs!
@Faebert - Hope your surgery and recovery go well.
@dreamer12151 - way to go on getting your run in when it was so cold
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@Faebert wishing you an easy surgery and recovery. Please let us know how you are doing if you can and feel comfortable, will be thinking about you. If you are able to, meet with a PT about things you can do as you recover. All the best to you.
@quilteryoyo glad you are ok! So lucky to walk away from such a big collision.
I signed up for one more race today, talked into it by a flash sale. At least I didn't buy any clothes, shoes, gear? Though I will probably desperately need something soon and wish I had.4 -
katharmonic wrote: »@Faebert wishing you an easy surgery and recovery. Please let us know how you are doing if you can and feel comfortable, will be thinking about you. If you are able to, meet with a PT about things you can do as you recover. All the best to you.
Also, take the time to recover as prescribed. We all seem to want to rush back into it. One extra week, either way, will not make a difference in your running career, but it could make a big difference in your recovery.4 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@PastorVincent I hope you didn't hurt your foot too badly. It looks like you were having a good run.
December is supposed to be easy runs with some "fast finish" mixed in. So sticking between 9-10 was okay, if a touch slow. So, basically, to be on plan, I just have to reverse the splits before letting my coach see them.
quilteryoyo wrote: »I hit a huge deer (6 or 8 point buck) on my way to work this morning. It appeared out of nowhere and I was hitting it before I really registered what it was. It limped off, but I fear it was hurt pretty badly. My car remained driveable, so I drove on to work before reporting it to the authorities and my insurance company. The insurance was great. The adjuster called about an hour later and I took the car to a shop to get an estimate during my lunch break. (Almost $3200 damage!) Fortunately, I decided to get comprehensive coverage last Jan, so I won't have any out of pocket expenses and I can use my dad's car while the repairs are done. Hopefully, it will get repaired within the next couple of weeks. I'm blessed.
Glad you are okay!
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I follow this guy on Instagram as he has the most beautiful running style and is an absolute joy to watch. Anyway, he’s based in Sweden and just posted this clip of him running on an icy track, which made me think of all of you running in the frozen north at the moment. Worth a watch regardless of his skill in the ice!8
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Feeling super tired but managed my 2 mile run on the treadmill. Strength training is once again pushed off
@quilteryoyo Sorry about your accident! We hit a small buck 2 years ago on Nov 30 and insurance totaled our car.4 -
Tracking this only so I can finish the year. I’m heading in to hospital on Friday for surgery to reduce my risk of breast cancer. Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction - will be unable to run for around 12 weeks they say. Going to see if I can squeeze in one more run and two gym classes before I go. Maybe 15miles for December - we shall see...
I’m not sure if I will stay on here while I’m recovering. Think I might get too sad about not being able to join in! But, then again, I will have plenty of time on my hands for reading... wish you all a fabulous month x
December total: 6.3m
November total: 44.8m
October total: 64.1m
September total: 82.2m
August total: 85m
July total: 90.1m
June total: 86.1m
May total: 67.6m
April total: 71.5m
March total: 42.9m
February total: 30.2m
January total: 31.7m
My heart goes out to you because I am facing my own issues of this nature. I truly, honestly wish they'd just cut my left breast off and as harsh as that sounds, I mean it. I would not wish my anxiety on anyone. You will be back better and stronger. Peace and love to you...12 -
Dec. 1st - 12.4 miles
Today. - 3.5 miles
Off to a good start...failed the past two months but 3rd time/try is a charm! I hope...6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »The run started so well... LOL Can you guess where my foot got hurt? I was planing 15ish, ah well.
SMH - hurt your foot, started running slower, yet it is still faster than my current pace times! Hope your foot is feeling better soon, @PastorVincent !3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Oh and @PastorVincent what's that light vest thingy you were plugging? I may have accidentally bought one. Free delivery to nz, couldn't say no. Guess I'll definitely be running in winter now!
Oh no! Now someone will offer you beads for it!
Bahaha but are they magic? Eta yep I saw the story last month, I know we're beads not beans, but I could always hope.1 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »I follow this guy on Instagram as he has the most beautiful running style and is an absolute joy to watch. Anyway, he’s based in Sweden and just posted this clip of him running on an icy track, which made me think of all of you running in the frozen north at the moment. Worth a watch regardless of his skill in the ice!
I can totally imagine @PastorVincent doing this!0 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »I follow this guy on Instagram as he has the most beautiful running style and is an absolute joy to watch. Anyway, he’s based in Sweden and just posted this clip of him running on an icy track, which made me think of all of you running in the frozen north at the moment. Worth a watch regardless of his skill in the ice!
I can totally imagine @PastorVincent doing this!
Makes me nervous just watching it. But the same weather is coming my way. At least it forces me to slow down a bit. Sometimes I do "ice fartleks", where I go fast on clear spots and slow down for icy spots. I still much prefer summer though.3 -
December Goal: 250km
02/12: 8.23
03/12: 8.53
Total KM run: 16.76
My main goal for December is to finish my NYE marathon strong and still smiling!
@ContraryMaryMary Way to smash out a race especially when you're not 100%! Those post race treats look delicious
@Faebert Best wishes for your upcoming surgery and a speedy recovery
@quilteryoyo Thankfully you're OK after the deer vs car incident, that must have given you a fright!
Re: Picking races - I generally choose races within a radius of less than 2 hours travel time, but I'll go anywhere for a full (picking a full comes down to timing and appeal rather than location) New Zealand is pretty small so that gives me a fair few locations to pick from without having to go too far:)4
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