December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Today I indulged myself in the Christmas diet at work. Six months ago that would have meant twenty cookies and eight muffins but today, I had two mini blueberry muffins (100 calories each) and two cookies - the ones with the Hershey’s kiss pressed in them. Other than that, I had a banana, boiled egg, bone broth, and some breaded chicken patty that was disgusting.
I DID get my run in tonight! 27 degrees, a little drizzle, a few icy patches, but I got another three miles in the books!!!! With NO walking intervals!!!!!
Things I learned: I can’t wait for those fleece lined leggings to get here from my sister!
Gloves! Oh my gosh gloves! My boss got everyone really nice gloves last year for Christmas and my hands were never cold tonight!
Finally - I HAVE to have my inhaler when I run ESPECIALLY when it is cold. I felt horrible in my lungs. They were on fire but I knew I could keep going because I always keep going. I had to focus intensely on going slow and breathing with intent. I have been using my Qvar (steroid) and Albuterol about 20 minutes before I run and I have been fine. Tonight, I couldn’t find the albuterol and thought “oh it’ll be fine - I’ve been fine this whole time.” It DID turn out okay in the sense that I didn’t die, but now I know what a difference it makes to use them prior to the run! Won’t make that mistake again!
There were a couple of times I wanted to stop and walk but I revisited my other runs and thought, “well but a few months ago I stopped because I couldn’t breath and my legs hurt so bad but tonight I don’t really have that excuse?” My legs didn’t hurt until the end. My breathing was the only problem but I knew I could keep going AND I DID!
Last week I was stressed because I was running indoors too much and this week I’m meeting my goals to run outside as exclusively as I can. I love how I can look back and reflect and literally see my progress!10 -
1217-8.1k total-68.3k goal-120k
A recovery run that was hard for some reason. It was dark and slushy, so I was probably zombie shuffling more than usual, when a cyclist slowed down to tell me "pick your feet up more or you'll hurt your knees". I was in that running zone out mode so by the time I gathered the mental faculties to tell him that no, runner's knee is usually caused by overstriding or funky body alignment, he had already sped off into the distance. Ah well.
My mother can't cook to save her life, so growing up our family mostly survived on boiled vegetables and microwave dinners. I think this had a pretty big influence on my relationship with food. That said, ever since I've learned to cook, my mother has been really glad to have me around.Any one have a monthly question to entice the newbies to join in answering?
The food thread has been chatting about our maternal influences and how it has effected or influenced the way we see ourselves. That may be a little deep, but it is the end of the year. Time to reflect, take inventory and focus our direction...
Family influences then?
My influencesI think my most cherished family relationship was with my paternal grandmother. She took my brother and I in when our parents were going through a divorce while she was taking care of an ill spouse (CJD). I’d really like to just be able to hug her and say thanks.
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »Today I indulged myself in the Christmas diet at work. Six months ago that would have meant twenty cookies and eight muffins but today, I had two mini blueberry muffins (100 calories each) and two cookies - the ones with the Hershey’s kiss pressed in them. Other than that, I had a banana, boiled egg, bone broth, and some breaded chicken patty that was disgusting.
I DID get my run in tonight! 27 degrees, a little drizzle, a few icy patches, but I got another three miles in the books!!!! With NO walking intervals!!!!!
Things I learned: I can’t wait for those fleece lined leggings to get here from my sister!
Gloves! Oh my gosh gloves! My boss got everyone really nice gloves last year for Christmas and my hands were never cold tonight!
Finally - I HAVE to have my inhaler when I run ESPECIALLY when it is cold. I felt horrible in my lungs. They were on fire but I knew I could keep going because I always keep going. I had to focus intensely on going slow and breathing with intent. I have been using my Qvar (steroid) and Albuterol about 20 minutes before I run and I have been fine. Tonight, I couldn’t find the albuterol and thought “oh it’ll be fine - I’ve been fine this whole time.” It DID turn out okay in the sense that I didn’t die, but now I know what a difference it makes to use them prior to the run! Won’t make that mistake again!
There were a couple of times I wanted to stop and walk but I revisited my other runs and thought, “well but a few months ago I stopped because I couldn’t breath and my legs hurt so bad but tonight I don’t really have that excuse?” My legs didn’t hurt until the end. My breathing was the only problem but I knew I could keep going AND I DID!
Last week I was stressed because I was running indoors too much and this week I’m meeting my goals to run outside as exclusively as I can. I love how I can look back and reflect and literally see my progress!
Have you tried wearing a buff over your lower face? My husband has exercise induced asthma and it really helps him when the temps are below freezing, warms the air up and humidifies it. A merino wool buff works best in my experience for letting you breathe without feeling like you’re cutting off your oxygen.
I got gloves for myself and husband today - recommendation for everyone who needs a quick Christmas present - Target has champion brand gloves which are flip mitts. I need gloves when walking and warming up but my hands really sweat when I run, and the combo of flip mitts and lightweight glove liners works well for me. The mitten part Velcros to the wrist when peeled back so it doesn’t flop around, and there’s even a place for the thumb to come out if you need to use your phone.5 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »Finally - I HAVE to have my inhaler when I run ESPECIALLY when it is cold. I felt horrible in my lungs. They were on fire but I knew I could keep going because I always keep going. I had to focus intensely on going slow and breathing with intent. I have been using my Qvar (steroid) and Albuterol about 20 minutes before I run and I have been fine. Tonight, I couldn’t find the albuterol and thought “oh it’ll be fine - I’ve been fine this whole time.” It DID turn out okay in the sense that I didn’t die, but now I know what a difference it makes to use them prior to the run! Won’t make that mistake again!
Have you tried wearing a buff over your lower face? My husband has exercise induced asthma and it really helps him when the temps are below freezing, warms the air up and humidifies it. A merino wool buff works best in my experience for letting you breathe without feeling like you’re cutting off your oxygen.
This does help. Also makes you feel extra tough when the outside layer freezes crispy. I tend to have a buff around my neck and can pull it up as needed. Also I sometimes pull it up over the back of my head like a hood, then grab a bit of it from below my chin to pull up over my nose, like this:And then I can add a hat on top of that and it saves me from having to keep pulling the hat back down over my ears. But it's not cold enough for all that here yet. Works for cycling, too.
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Welcome to all of the newbies!
I am at 47/100 miles for the month.
I go on call starting tomorrow through Christmas, but my plan is to at least go to the gym and run on the treadmill so I can grab the phone, if needed. I have another long run (17 miles) the last weekend of the month, so I am confident I will meet my goal.
I attended my Pump class again last night. I am hoping to build up some upper body strength. I have 0 right now...7 -
Dec 2 – 5.11 miles
Dec 4 – 5.06 miles
Dec 7 – 10.03 miles
Dec 9 – 5.11 miles
Dec 11 – 5.06 miles
Dec 14 – 3.22 (Dream Run 5k)
Dec 15 – 13.26 miles (Santa Hustle)
Dec 16 – 3.5 miles
Dec 18 – 5.45 miles
Total - 55.80/100 miles
It was 22F on this morning’s run and there were a few icy patches along the route. We had one to trip and fall but that was due to uneven sidewalk and poor lighting.
@katharmonic – sounds like some more rest is needed. Hope you are feeling better today.
Hugs @dreamer12151 – hope you are feeling better today also.
Welcome @srivdyaramesh6592 and @imbatmilf!
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5k.
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Things to never eat before a run. Jacket Potato
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December goals:
1. Distance ..........110k................60k
2. Runs.................16....................9
3. Long distance..13k..................12k
4. Other ...............10k/1walk.......2
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I want to start running again. I had started 3 years ago and had a massive unrelated injury resulting in a broken back, femur, knee, all kinds of stuff. Before I was injured I was 88 pounds into my weight loss journey and has started running (litterally 5 seconds at a time) and worked my way up to 5k's on the weekend with my son
I know this is an advanced or established runners group but was wondering if I can join?
December is almost over and I can't run a mile yet, I am making my first goal to run 10 miles this month. I have 14 days left this month not including weekends so I am going to try for a mile a day
This by far the most accepting thread I have ever seen on the internet. All are welcome. We even have some that do not run at all right now. Some that are working towards running for a full 5 or 10 minutes, and some that do 500 miles a month.
So yes, please join! 7 -
secondedPastorVincent wrote: »I want to start running again. I had started 3 years ago and had a massive unrelated injury resulting in a broken back, femur, knee, all kinds of stuff. Before I was injured I was 88 pounds into my weight loss journey and has started running (litterally 5 seconds at a time) and worked my way up to 5k's on the weekend with my son I know this is an advanced or established runners group but was wondering if I can join?
December is almost over and I can't run a mile yet, I am making my first goal to run 10 miles this month. I have 14 days left this month not including weekends so I am going to try for a mile a day
This by far the most accepting thread I have ever seen on the internet. All are welcome. We even have some that do not run at all right now. Some that are working towards running for a full 5 or 10 minutes, and some that do 500 miles a month.
So yes, please join!
we all have to start somewhere and this is a great group to start with3 -
12-1 7k easy
12-2 7k slow + resistance bands
12-3 rest
12-4 7k slow + resistance bands
12-5 rest + yoga
12-6 7k slow + resistance bands
12-7 7k easy + yoga
12-8 rest
12-9 4k easy + resistance bands
12-10 rest + yoga
12-11 7k easy + resistance bands
12-12 7k easy + yoga
12-13 rest + resistance bands
12-14 7k easy + yoga
12-15 8k slow
12-16 7k slow + resistance bands
12-17 rest + yoga
12-18 7k slow + resistance bands
December Total: 82k
December 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
September Total: 135k
October Total: 115k
November Total: 155k
2019 Total through November: 1,578k / 978.36m
Monthly average: 143.45k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races - Completed 8-31.
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k - Nope...
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year - Completed 12-7.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen - Completed 9-28
Mid 20s F today. Started out in lake effect snow; ended up in lake effect snow; but the sun came out a couple of times in the middle. If I could just go a little slower, spring might come while I'm running.
2020 goals:
Continue a 5k regimen.
Train better.
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
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k - 31:22 chip time; 47/74 overall; First Place male 60 and older6 -
i back up my photos on google. google creates albums. it generated one with Speed Demon and labelled it Kelpie. I thought google might have been high. then i looked up Kelpies on akc, not the mythical creature
akc site kelpiespeed demon
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i back up my photos on google. google creates albums. it generated one with Speed Demon and labelled it Kelpie. I thought google might have been high. then i looked up Kelpies on akc, not the mythical creature
akc site kelpiespeed demon
Yeah that's definitely your dog! Such a beautiful baby!3 -
No running for me yesterday or today. I did manage to make 8 dozen cookies between yesterday morning and this morning - and also worked and slept. LOL
@noblsheep Your story about your mom made me smile. I'm glad you learned to cook :-D
@mbaker566 That's cool Google photos ID'd your dog.5 -
@noblsheep Funny about your mom's cooking or lack of! My brother says we lived on cereal. And my mother never used salt because of the high blood pressure relationship. She'd never been to a doctor so I could only guess why she thought that. I happily salt my food now but do cook with little salt and leave it all to salt their own. The lack of flavor is probably why I didn't care for her cooking.1
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my family's cooking was....uninteresting.
me and my brother are both very good at using spices and not cooking beef to well done.
i love cooking. my mom likes baking. i just rarely have time. i wish i did. i have the runners world cookbook, book of soups. harry potter cookbook. gilmore girls cookbook which is really nice because they have easy and complicated versions of the same recipe4 -
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
12/15: 10.51 miles
12/17: 6.06 miles
12/18: 6.31 miles
80.03/100 miles completed
Another freezing 6.3 miles this morning. It was a pretty morning though with lots of stars still out. It was 28°F feels like 22°F. I really am not a fan of cold weather, but I am getting better at getting out in it. It helps when it is dry and clear. I don't think I would have gotten out there if it had been wet. But for the most part I enjoyed it. My fingers were still cold. I had trouble turning off my earbuds and my light vest when I got home because I couldn't feel the ends of my fingers to press the buttons. I'm going to try and pick up some hand warmers this afternoon. Those gloves that @rheddmobile mentioned sound good. The closest Target is over 60 miles from here, but I may look online and see if I can find some.
@mbaker566 I didn't know there was a kelpie dog breed, but Speed Demon is definitely a kelpie.
@imbatmilf This is a very accepting group with runners of all levels. I have learned so much from this group. Welcome and welcome to @srivdyaramesh6592. It is never too late to join us!
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 -
@mbaker566 pretty running partner, looks similar to my crazy dog!
I hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday! This is my running partner! He's done most of my shorter runs with me and some of them get pretty chilly.
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@mbaker566 pretty running partner, looks similar to my crazy dog!
I hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday! This is my running partner! He's done most of my shorter runs with me and some of them get pretty chilly.
What a beautiful tiny human!1 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »@mbaker566 pretty running partner, looks similar to my crazy dog!
I hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday! This is my running partner! He's done most of my shorter runs with me and some of them get pretty chilly.
What a beautiful tiny human!
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my family's cooking was....uninteresting.
me and my brother are both very good at using spices and not cooking beef to well done.
i love cooking. my mom likes baking. i just rarely have time. i wish i did. i have the runners world cookbook, book of soups. harry potter cookbook. gilmore girls cookbook which is really nice because they have easy and complicated versions of the same recipe
@mbaker566 umm did the Gilmore Girls not live on takeaways? oh and btw, did you run yet? ;-)
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