January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
Elise4270
Posts: 8,375 Member
It's time for the JANUARY 2020 Running Challenge!
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the December 2019 Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10774041/december-2019-monthly-running-challenge#latest
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until JANUARY 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the December 2019 Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10774041/december-2019-monthly-running-challenge#latest
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until JANUARY 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
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Welcome to January 2020 all!
Interested joining the Run The Year group? It is a purchased package (25 USD unless you want more) and not affiliated with MFP. They can be found here and the MFP group can be found here.
Have a healthy happy new year!
...now tell me your goals!!!
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@Elise4270 Thanks for getting us set up.
I'm in for 135 k (again).4 -
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Thanks @Elise4270! For setting this up and the plug about the Run the Year Group!!
We definitely need more participants to fill up some teams!! Think about what you want to run this year no matter how big or small an amount we can use you on a team to reach 2020 miles in 2020!!
I am in for 100 again - got to get going for my HM in early February!
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Well since I have a coaching call the shots for me now I dunno what my goal is but I will be in thread probably complaining about structured works out
Long Term Goal: BQ in Spring 2021.
First Step: 3:40 Marathon in Pittsburg 2020 - 11min PR.
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Thanks Elise!
I went back and looked at the post for last year. My goals were so lofty haha.
Id planned to run 3 half marathons. I did none.
I'd planned to run 1000 km. I'm close to that, currently 883, so will probably hit 895 or so by the end of the year. I'm happy with that.
I was gonna lose the last 10kg. Didn't happen, but I didn't gain anything so that's a win.
Looking back, this year has been a big one of change. Changed jobs, and uplifted the whole family 9hrs South of where we were and it's been absolutely worth it. I love my new job, and living closer to family. Its fantastic.
So goals for 2020
1: lose the last 10kg. I actually want to lose 12 total to get into the mid range of what's healthy for my height and this will be the year I do it. I'm now settled and have a plan in place that I'm already following.
2: run a half marathon again. I'm starting to feel the drive to do this. I'm already planning on the Wellington half in July. I want to slay that demon - this was the first half I ever did and it was awful.
3: run 1200 km in 2020. I averaged around 60km per month in 2019. I'm going to increase that to 80 for the next couple of months, then 90, then 100 by the end of the year. A SLOW increase.
I just need to be more consistent and I'll get there. So I guess my last goal is to improve my consistency.
So January's goal is run 80km in the month!7 -
Thanks again @Elise4270.
I'm going to SLOWLY start back up again. Not sure about total miles yet.
Just want to make sure I stay pain free 🤞8 -
Thanks for setting up the thread @Elise4270 . I'm going to go for 50 miles moving again in January. If I do every run/walk or XT on my HM training schedule, I'll do around 75 miles. I know I'll miss some, so sticking with 50 for now.
As for 2020 goals:
1. Lose 10 pounds or more
2. Exercise 4 - 6 times a week with 3 of those being runs
3. Sign up for my first Half Marathon (Just thinking about it is intimidating to me, so actually signing up is going to be a big deal in and of itself.)
4. Run the Air Force Half Marathon7 -
My goal for January is to run injury free. I’m not setting a mileage goal since my hamstring hasn’t quite fully recovered, but I expect I’ll start walk/run-ing within the week based on my current strength goals.9
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January Running Goal: 140 miles
2020 Running Goal: Austin Marathon, February 16, 2020!6 -
Thanks @Elise4270!
Last year, I went against my personal "no goals/resolutions" thing and made some. Shockingly, I did not live up to them:
Run 250 miles - Only 76.45 more to go!
Yoga at least 1x a week - Nope. Not even close
Maintain a consistant running pattern - Sha. Not even a non-consistant pattern!
Cleaner with my nutrition, less processed, more whole foods - Buahahahaha
Not to pressure and over goal myself - Went to the other extreme with this, ended up not "goaling" at all!
Out of the 7 "planned" races, I only did 2. I did add a couple more in there, but I basically went - blah.
So, this year, I'm not making a yealy resolution or goals list. I'm going to take each month as it comes. There are several races I have on my calender I would like to do, provided knees and head cooperate. In August there is a Gopher to Badger HM, and in November, the Hot Chocolate 15K. Other races as they come.
January:
Run on New Years Eve as well as New Years Day. Even if it is a mile, it is a run.
On Strava, I'm enrolled in a 5K challenge as well as "Fleet Feet", run or walk a min of 3x/week for 4 weeks.
Run for 15 - 20 miles.
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In for 307
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I went back to the January 2019 thread to see what my goals were...
Essentially recover from the stress fracture, get and stay healthy and get back to running consistently. So I managed most of that. I don't really count my knee issue as another injury but it is definitely changing how I will be running this next year. I will need to give some more thought to what my 2020 goals will be and then report back.
I will say as I read through the January 2019 posts how I miss so many of the people who were active in the group then and those who posted about races and now I wish I knew how they did on those races. Of course the posts by mobycarp were especially poignant.9 -
I too went back to the January 2019 thread to see what my goals for the year were only to discover I hadn't set any. Oh well. All achieved then.
My goals for 2020:- Run a half in 1:45 (I'm looking at you, dead flat Waterfront Half on April 5th)
- Run my first ever full marathon (entered We Run the Forest trail event, August 1st)
- Run a local Park Run at least once a month
- Work on my handstands so I can hold one for five seconds without needing the security of a wall behind me
- Run 2020km for the year
- Loose that sneaky 2km that has crept on over the past year or so
For this month, I'm focussing on getting fully recovered from my calf/lower leg injury (not really sure what the root cause or problem is) and clock up 100 miles for the month. Avoiding all races this month and am simply enjoying summer holiday running. Might do some laps in the pool too...7 -
@shanaber I went back too to January 2019 and thought the same thing. I miss so many of those folks. My goal was 71 miles and I made 30.4. Haha. I'm surprised since all I can remember is October 2018 being the end of running at what was supposed to be a big comeback race. The quarter marathon, unable to walk back to the hotel, still grabbed an age award. Ah the good old days. *Scoffs*
This year goals:
-Come to terms with not running. Probably.
-Seriously quit gaining weight. Gah! I'm so disappointed with myself.
- find a bra that fits. No running and weight gain now means I have to find bras. Impossible thus far. Of course, if I lose weight, that may be a non issue.
- not give up. Adapt.9 -
@Elise4270 Thanks for setting us up!
The plan wants 170 something kms for January, setting my goal at 140km because winter AQ is awful and I need some wiggle room.
I didn't set any goals last year! Buahahahaha.
This year, I want to:- Work out more consistently. Run 3 times a week, preferably. I need to get out of the mindset that "I need to do exactly the workout prescribed or I'm not going to run", and work toward "even a quick 3km is better than nothing at all". Add more stretching and more running-specific strengthwork into the cycle.
- Lose 5kg. Right now I'm hovering around 65kg. 60kg is closer to (but still higher than) the upper boundary of optimal racing weight for my height.
- Eat more carbs. No really. Even before that whack doctor told me it would up my Chi last week, I was thinking about fiddling with my intake because I was getting far more hungry during long runs than back when I was eating whatever I wanted. How to do that while losing weight... it'll be interesting.
- Racewise, I'm already signed up for an HM and a full in the spring. I'm thinking about a second HM after the marathon. A marathon PR is unlikely, but an HM PR seems possible. Still haven't decided what to race in the second half of the year.
Doubt I'll do too well on all of them, but doing well on even one of them would be pretty nice.5 -
I did pretty well on my 2019 goals:
*100-mile/ month average, total 2019 km - DONE!
*Weekly speed training (track, intervals, race) - DONE! Every. Single. Week. Except 2 recovery weeks (after marathon and after 50k)
* Weekly cross-training and strength work - MOSTLY DONE (I didn't track this very well but was pretty close)
I like those goals and will stick with them. For 2020 I'm also planning to go for a regional "half marathon crown" challenge, competing at least 5 specific half marathons (out of 7 to choose from).
So once again, I'm in for 100 miles for January, maybe a little more. I'm kinda hanging out about halfway through a marathon plan, but not actually sure if I'm doing a marathon this year. This is pretty much where I want to maintain, where I can do a half anytime, and am about 8 training weeks from a marathon if I decide I want to do one.7 -
Last January...PastorVincent wrote: »So for 2019, I am targeting the 50k in May as my "big" race. I hope to knock an HOUR off my time on it. I know I could have run it faster last year. I had some technical difficulties and made a few bad calls during it last year. So I really feel that knocking an hour off is doable. Of course, weather and trail conditions are major factors and they might sink my dreams. Will not know till race morning!
*sigh* - I took a DNS that race. Ah well, I still had a good running year I think. Several new PRs at least.6 -
My goal for January is 100 miles - hoping the weather cooperates.6
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@Elise4270 Thanks for setting us up!
The plan wants 170 something kms for January, setting my goal at 140km because winter AQ is awful and I need some wiggle room.
I didn't set any goals last year! Buahahahaha.
This year, I want to:- Work out more consistently. Run 3 times a week, preferably. I need to get out of the mindset that "I need to do exactly the workout prescribed or I'm not going to run", and work toward "even a quick 3km is better than nothing at all". Add more stretching and more running-specific strengthwork into the cycle.
- Lose 5kg. Right now I'm hovering around 65kg. 60kg is closer to (but still higher than) the upper boundary of optimal racing weight for my height.
- Eat more carbs. No really. Even before that whack doctor told me it would up my Chi last week, I was thinking about fiddling with my intake because I was getting far more hungry during long runs than back when I was eating whatever I wanted. How to do that while losing weight... it'll be interesting.
- Racewise, I'm already signed up for an HM and a full in the spring. I'm thinking about a second HM after the marathon. A marathon PR is unlikely, but an HM PR seems possible. Still haven't decided what to race in the second half of the year.
Doubt I'll do too well on all of them, but doing well on even one of them would be pretty nice.
@noblsheep - my ortho doctor, years ago recommended Chi running. Essentially relaxing your body and running more naturally. There are books written about it and a website dedicated to it.
Also when I was having so many problems when running, feeling dizzy, etc. I was referred to a nutritionist who a) increased my daily calories by about 600 and b) increased carbs to be just over 50% of my daily calories (I had been trying to eat way more protein). I have lost weight even while eating more, so it is possible but it does assume you are maintaining a level of activity.
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Thanks for setting us up @Elise4270 . I'm in for 100 miles for January. I'll have to go back and look at my goals for 2019 and set my goals for 2020 in a bit.3
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Hi all. I am joining you running folks fresh n rosy (eyed). Running goals are starting from a place I was sitting at a long ways back - feels like I lost a game of snakes ‘n ladders!
Registered RTY2020, and if I do well enough I will sign up for a hometown HM in May. I am a walk/run kinda gal so steps/duration is my thing cuz the distance naturally racks up when I do the time. Here’s to a year of healthy bodies and fitness adventures, one month at a time. 🤗7 -
Thank you for getting us going for the new year/new decade @Elise4270!
Updating on teh goals I wrote down for the year in the January 2019 thread:- Race every month of 2019 - Did not accomplish - I did not race in February (back injury, DNS scheduled race) or September (just didn't, I guess). But I did run 22 races total for the year including Spartans and running races.
- Successfully finish Spartan Race - YES! And then did 7 more!
- New HM PR - closer to 2:00 - NO, did not beat my PR this year
- New 5k PR - Also no.
- Run a HM in another new state - YES. Two of them, Iowa and Missouri.
- Decrease average running pace - MAYBE? A little hard to say because of Spartan races in there and more trail running. Overall I think so but not a huge change.
- Real pull-up - YES! But still working on being able to do more than one strict pull-up at a time consistently
- Handstand - NO. Never really attempted this. It was a spur of the moment goal. Maybe I will try this year.
- Try rock climbing - YES! Loved it, doing it every week now.
- Do more yoga - Maybe not more overall, but have done yoga fairly often over the course of the year.
- decrease body fat, increase muscle - Not sure about this, should do the body scan at the gym again. I feel like yes, but abdominal area is tough.
- don't give up = I would call this a yes.
I'm still thinking about 2020 goals, but I feel like my focus has changed a lot over the year. I'm less into speed and PR attempts and more into new challenges maybe? I see more hiking, climbing, trail running, and Spartan racing with maybe fewer road races.
January goal - January can be a dicey month but I'll say 100 miles
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SammyDee2015 wrote: »Hi all. I am joining you running folks fresh n rosy (eyed). Running goals are starting from a place I was sitting at a long ways back - feels like I lost a game of snakes ‘n ladders!
Registered RTY2020, and if I do well enough I will sign up for a hometown HM in May. I am a walk/run kinda gal so steps/duration is my thing cuz the distance naturally racks up when I do the time. Here’s to a year of healthy bodies and fitness adventures, one month at a time. 🤗
We have teams if you are interested in joining1 -
SammyDee2015 wrote: »Hi all. I am joining you running folks fresh n rosy (eyed). Running goals are starting from a place I was sitting at a long ways back - feels like I lost a game of snakes ‘n ladders!
Registered RTY2020, and if I do well enough I will sign up for a hometown HM in May. I am a walk/run kinda gal so steps/duration is my thing cuz the distance naturally racks up when I do the time. Here’s to a year of healthy bodies and fitness adventures, one month at a time. 🤗
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katharmonic wrote: »Thank you for getting us going for the new year/new decade @Elise4270!
Updating on teh goals I wrote down for the year in the January 2019 thread:- Race every month of 2019 - Did not accomplish - I did not race in February (back injury, DNS scheduled race) or September (just didn't, I guess). But I did run 22 races total for the year including Spartans and running races.
- Successfully finish Spartan Race - YES! And then did 7 more!
- New HM PR - closer to 2:00 - NO, did not beat my PR this year
- New 5k PR - Also no.
- Run a HM in another new state - YES. Two of them, Iowa and Missouri.
- Decrease average running pace - MAYBE? A little hard to say because of Spartan races in there and more trail running. Overall I think so but not a huge change.
- Real pull-up - YES! But still working on being able to do more than one strict pull-up at a time consistently
- Handstand - NO. Never really attempted this. It was a spur of the moment goal. Maybe I will try this year.
- Try rock climbing - YES! Loved it, doing it every week now.
- Do more yoga - Maybe not more overall, but have done yoga fairly often over the course of the year.
- decrease body fat, increase muscle - Not sure about this, should do the body scan at the gym again. I feel like yes, but abdominal area is tough.
- don't give up = I would call this a yes.
I'm still thinking about 2020 goals, but I feel like my focus has changed a lot over the year. I'm less into speed and PR attempts and more into new challenges maybe? I see more hiking, climbing, trail running, and Spartan racing with maybe fewer road races.
January goal - January can be a dicey month but I'll say 100 miles
Dang. I say you did great! Well done!4 -
Here are the teams If you are in the fence about joint joining a RTY team for a minimum of 25USD through RTE.
Anyone?
Team A
1. @adampeart 1000 miles
2. @seestephierun 800 miles.
3. @VanVanDiane 300 miles
4.
5.
Total 2100.
Team B
1. @Camaramandy648 1300 Miles
2. @hamsterwheel6 1000 miles
3.
4.
5.
Total 2300
Team Bad*ss
No1! @eleanorhawkins 2020 Miles!!!! 👍
Team C
1. @kgirlhart 1000 Miles.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Total 1000. Need 1020 miles
2020 R.I.O.T
1. @shanaber 1000 Miles
2. @elise4270 100 Miles 🤫
3.
4.
5.
Total 1020. Need 900 miles
Team E
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Total
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I am shyly joining in, considering I am not a runner yet and I am recovering from a right foot fracture. But I will try to walk/ treadmill and jog/run as much as possible.
My small goal is 100 kms in Jan. let’s see how that goes first.11 -
Welcome SammyDee2015 and Aquarian!
I didn't set any goals for 2019 because a year ago I was injured and had no idea when I would be able to get back into it. So I'll consider the fact that I recovered from that and bounced back to run another HM, and have since more or less maintained that fitness level (or near enough) as a success in itself!
Today I'm nursing a sore knee from Saturday's long run and praying with an extra day or two off running it won't turn into anything serious, so am wary of tempting fate by stating any goals :-/
- In a perfect world I would have set my January goal at 130km with a stretch goal of 140km. I'm doing RED January this year, so will be making sure I do SOMETHING active every day even if it isn't running.
- In a perfect world my goals for the first half of the year are to run my first trail race, a 10km on Feb 8th, my first trail HM on Feb 28th and a road HM on March 22, then we have a week long hiking holiday over easter and I'm signing up for a road 10km on May 10th.
- I also want to continue with daily yoga, and I MUST make myself resume regular strength training.5 -
@Elise4270 Thanks for setting us up!
The plan wants 170 something kms for January, setting my goal at 140km because winter AQ is awful and I need some wiggle room.
I didn't set any goals last year! Buahahahaha.
This year, I want to:- Work out more consistently. Run 3 times a week, preferably. I need to get out of the mindset that "I need to do exactly the workout prescribed or I'm not going to run", and work toward "even a quick 3km is better than nothing at all". Add more stretching and more running-specific strengthwork into the cycle.
- Lose 5kg. Right now I'm hovering around 65kg. 60kg is closer to (but still higher than) the upper boundary of optimal racing weight for my height.
- Eat more carbs. No really. Even before that whack doctor told me it would up my Chi last week, I was thinking about fiddling with my intake because I was getting far more hungry during long runs than back when I was eating whatever I wanted. How to do that while losing weight... it'll be interesting.
- Racewise, I'm already signed up for an HM and a full in the spring. I'm thinking about a second HM after the marathon. A marathon PR is unlikely, but an HM PR seems possible. Still haven't decided what to race in the second half of the year.
Doubt I'll do too well on all of them, but doing well on even one of them would be pretty nice.
@noblsheep - my ortho doctor, years ago recommended Chi running. Essentially relaxing your body and running more naturally. There are books written about it and a website dedicated to it.
Also when I was having so many problems when running, feeling dizzy, etc. I was referred to a nutritionist who a) increased my daily calories by about 600 and b) increased carbs to be just over 50% of my daily calories (I had been trying to eat way more protein). I have lost weight even while eating more, so it is possible but it does assume you are maintaining a level of activity.
Yes, I've heard of it but have never tried. Maybe I'll get the book one of these days.
The Chi in traditional Chinese medicine is a mumble jumble concept that's, basically, the stuff that keeps us animated, pushes forward metabolism, and keeps us from succumbing from every sickness that comes our way. I have no respect for this branch of Chinese medicine, so I was poking fun at the doctor who told me that I needed to eat more carbs to boost my Chi
The plan from your nutritionist seems pretty sound. I'm in a similar position, currently eating far more protein, and in a deficit. I'll try to incorporate a similar approach for a month or two and see what happens. Thanks!3
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