December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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@mbaker566 yay, well done! Now go do it again. Not today? Ok, maybe tomorrow.
I thought about forcing myself to run along what has now been christened in my brain as 'crime scene route' but decided I didn't need to confront the demon quite that quickly and just going for a run would be sufficient. Bog-standard 5km run done, nothing to report except it was very windy which made my cap keep blowing off, which pissed me off.
Then I went to see the physio, who massaged my legs and commented that they were 'very good' today. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Also made me think that it's taken a year but I'm finally recovered and I think I'm doing a good job of maintaining where I want to be. Now I need to decide whether running a trail HM on Feb 28, a road HM on March 22 and then doing a week-long hiking holiday covering around 120km at Easter is sensible or even feasible. The second two are already booked and paid for, I need to make my mind up about the trail race.
My daughter is struggling a LOT this month (end of term exams, anxiety, general teenage stuff, etc etc etc) and damn it hurts to watch. I'm desperately searching for ways to help her deal with the stress. So wish she'd run with me. Argh.
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@eleanorhawkins wow that is like a scene right out of a movie. So glad for you though that you didn't have to witness the worst! I understand about teenagers - just know I hear you.
@mbaker good for you! Get those meds!
@PastorVincent LOL..for real. in my office where everyone heard me. Hahaha The meme - not the drill part. That part sucks.
@katharmonic You are amazing. That is all.
Good luck to all the racers and to the upcoming racers! I need to start planning mine soon.
53.1 miles so far in Dec, so on track for my goal of 100 hopefully.
We have had weird weather, but normal for NC. One day 70 (I ran in tshirt and capris) the next 40. Today's run was 31F feels like 25 (tights, and long sleeve and vest and gloves and hat..lol)
What a difference.
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December Goal: 100 Miles
12/1: 10.05 miles
12/3: 6.25 miles
12/4: 6.05 miles
12/5: 6.25 miles
12/8: 10.10 miles
12/9: 6.05 miles
12/11: 6.10 miles
12/12: 6.30 miles
57.15/100 miles completed
Today's run was 6.3 miles. It was another beautiful morning for a run. The full moon was so bright and just gorgeous. It was still pretty cold at 34°F and since it was a little windier than yesterday the feels like temp was still around 27°F. But the wind didn't seem too bad and it was so lovely with the moonlight. I wore the same thing as yesterday but I ended up taking the sleeves off mid run. I really like the sleeves because if I'd been wearing a long sleeved shirt it would have been more of a hassle to take my jacket off since I also had the light vest on, but pulling the sleeves off was really easy.
Good luck on your race Saturday @polskagirl01!
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 -2nd AG, 4th Woman, 5K PR - 26:36
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon5 -
I am really excited! I got drawn in a race lottery for the first time ever. I never ever get drawn for any race, but my luck has changed... I will run Chicago again next year! (This year, I did for charity.)17
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@T1DCarnivoreRunner That's awesome! Congratulations!1
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I am really excited! I got drawn in a race lottery for the first time ever. I never ever get drawn for any race, but my luck has changed... I will run Chicago again next year! (This year, I did for charity.)
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I am really excited! I got drawn in a race lottery for the first time ever. I never ever get drawn for any race, but my luck has changed... I will run Chicago again next year! (This year, I did for charity.)
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »tell me more @avidkeo, I have a pain in the shin for the last few days and it doesn't seem to be lessening.
I'll link the YouTube video.
I admit I was a complete skeptic the first time, which was in Fab this year. At that poi t I'd been suffering posterior shin splints for about 2-3 weeks I think. Came across this video after trying EVERYTHING else, and thought I'd give it ago. Based on my comments on the video, it worked amazing - worth reading the comments.
So when I had shin splints for 3 days at the beginning of this week, I had another look at the video and tried the technique. Basically did the same thing I did last time. And today I'm pain free. Have not yet run on it but running was never an issue, it was mostly painful with walking.
https://youtu.be/jlzSG8axviA 2 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I am really excited! I got drawn in a race lottery for the first time ever. I never ever get drawn for any race, but my luck has changed... I will run Chicago again next year! (This year, I did for charity.)
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YAY! Congratulations! @T1DCarnivoreRunner1
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »@mbaker566 yay, well done! Now go do it again. Not today? Ok, maybe tomorrow.
I thought about forcing myself to run along what has now been christened in my brain as 'crime scene route' but decided I didn't need to confront the demon quite that quickly and just going for a run would be sufficient. Bog-standard 5km run done, nothing to report except it was very windy which made my cap keep blowing off, which pissed me off.
Then I went to see the physio, who massaged my legs and commented that they were 'very good' today. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Also made me think that it's taken a year but I'm finally recovered and I think I'm doing a good job of maintaining where I want to be. Now I need to decide whether running a trail HM on Feb 28, a road HM on March 22 and then doing a week-long hiking holiday covering around 120km at Easter is sensible or even feasible. The second two are already booked and paid for, I need to make my mind up about the trail race.
My daughter is struggling a LOT this month (end of term exams, anxiety, general teenage stuff, etc etc etc) and damn it hurts to watch. I'm desperately searching for ways to help her deal with the stress. So wish she'd run with me. Argh.
@eleanorhawkins --- SAME with the daughter! I just got back from a meeting at her school and it actually went really well where for the first time ever, they said - She's doing better than I think she is - she's come SUCH a long way and she is going to be all right!
Was just thinking that sentiment might encourage you as much as it did me.
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All right, after checking the weather I have determined that I HAVE to run tonight. Also, if we consider the marathon is in April, then I can't keep missing days?
I'm overthinking, I know. Saturday, I really kicked butt but my legs didn't feel normal until yesterday. I am worried I won't be able to finish the race if I don't make myself run more times per week. Gahhhh
I suppose there will be easier weeks to get it done as well as harder weeks - I just want to really make sure I'm not sabotaging myself...3 -
Did I mention I kinda, sorta, accidentally on purpose signed up for my first full marathon...
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Did I mention I kinda, sorta, accidentally on purpose signed up for my first full marathon...
Yikes!
YAY!!! CONGRATS!!0 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »All right, after checking the weather I have determined that I HAVE to run tonight. Also, if we consider the marathon is in April, then I can't keep missing days?
I'm overthinking, I know. Saturday, I really kicked butt but my legs didn't feel normal until yesterday. I am worried I won't be able to finish the race if I don't make myself run more times per week. Gahhhh
I suppose there will be easier weeks to get it done as well as harder weeks - I just want to really make sure I'm not sabotaging myself...
You should be actively training now for an April marathon. Depending on your shape when you start, 16 weeks is a good period of time to plan to train for one. So, yes, get out and run, also... you do have a training plan right?
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Congratulations! @T1DCarnivoreRunner. I too can safely say that I have never won a lottery either 😏1
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PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »All right, after checking the weather I have determined that I HAVE to run tonight. Also, if we consider the marathon is in April, then I can't keep missing days?
I'm overthinking, I know. Saturday, I really kicked butt but my legs didn't feel normal until yesterday. I am worried I won't be able to finish the race if I don't make myself run more times per week. Gahhhh
I suppose there will be easier weeks to get it done as well as harder weeks - I just want to really make sure I'm not sabotaging myself...
You should be actively training now for an April marathon. Depending on your shape when you start, 16 weeks is a good period of time to plan to train for one. So, yes, get out and run, also... you do have a training plan right?
@PastorVincent yes! I’m bridging to 10k to marathon. I’ve looked at the marathon schedules and it seems to be an effective way to keep going as long as i keep increasing the miles through the week but more importantly on the weekend long run.
I just have to be more disciplined through the week and adjust where I can with the kids’ needs. This will be no small feat- even this evening i have already dealt with two meltdowns and it isn’t even 7:30. I haven’t even changed clothes to run and I’m not entirely sure I’ll get to
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2 miles tonight on the treadmill, took 26 min and felt every bit as hard as running faster/ longer outside. Boo. Hopefully next run is outdoors.5
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »All right, after checking the weather I have determined that I HAVE to run tonight. Also, if we consider the marathon is in April, then I can't keep missing days?
I'm overthinking, I know. Saturday, I really kicked butt but my legs didn't feel normal until yesterday. I am worried I won't be able to finish the race if I don't make myself run more times per week. Gahhhh
I suppose there will be easier weeks to get it done as well as harder weeks - I just want to really make sure I'm not sabotaging myself...
You should be actively training now for an April marathon. Depending on your shape when you start, 16 weeks is a good period of time to plan to train for one. So, yes, get out and run, also... you do have a training plan right?
@PastorVincent yes! I’m bridging to 10k to marathon. I’ve looked at the marathon schedules and it seems to be an effective way to keep going as long as i keep increasing the miles through the week but more importantly on the weekend long run.
I just have to be more disciplined through the week and adjust where I can with the kids’ needs. This will be no small feat- even this evening i have already dealt with two meltdowns and it isn’t even 7:30. I haven’t even changed clothes to run and I’m not entirely sure I’ll get to
I only have one child, but he is in the teen drama years so I get it. Good luck! 2 -
Yay @ContraryMaryMary ! Which marathon did you sign up for and when is it?0
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