February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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I’m back at it for this month. I’ve been running here and there, but with the late fall/winter months the mileage was very lacking. Husband and I started our half marathon training this week for the Flying Pig Half in May. We were toying with the idea of the challenges, but I think we are sticking to the half. We have a bit to register before the next price tier so we’ll see. Hotel is booked though. Aiming for 45 miles this month with three runs per week and some cross training.
After two treadmill runs earlier this week, today was gorgeous. The sun was shining and it was an abnormally warm day for WI Feb weather. It was 40F when I went for my run and some places showed 50 later in the day. It was a beautiful outdoor run and a nice reminder that spring will be here before long.
2/2: 4 miles/45 goal12 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Happy Birthday @marisap2010!
And I am trying not to be jealous of all y'all getting runner's high. I started running as an adult in 2003, I have multiple ultra-marathons, and shorter races under my belt... and I have never experienced it. I am suspicious it is a joke y'all are in, at my expense really.
I can say that this is the first time I have ever felt it. It was like a burst of energy. I usually feel like falling over into a ditch so a jogger can find me. 🤣
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February started out kind of cruddy for me. I was suffering from some pretty severe depression the past few days. I have managed to pull myself back up. Still feeling a little bit down. Had 6 miles on the books today, but only ended up doing 5. At least I laced up and still pounded pavement. Here are my totals:
Feb 1: 0.94 miles
Feb 2: 5.67 miles
Feb Miles: 6.61
YTD: 176.05 miles
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@autumnblade75 - I love Honda's so my vote is for the Fit. My friend has a Fit with over 250,000 miles on it that's still going strong. My Civic had over 160,000 on it when I sold it to a friend 4 years ago and it's still running fantastic. My Accord has 120,000 miles on it now and I am planning to drive it until it dies. I have never done anything beyond basic maintenance.
Good luck with the car shopping, it's my least favorite thing to do too.
The same dealership that has the Hyundai I hope to look at has a Fit. You guys are making me feel hopeful about today's options, at least.
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12k run, slightly pushing the pace. Did the same route 8 minutes faster than last week, and got some mud on my shoes. But the "toes falling asleep" thing is back. Definitely the Asics. Bummer, I liked those shoes.
February goal 100 miles (stretch goal 200 km)
Upcoming races:
Feb. 8 - Lublin night 10k12 -
Yikes! I'm so behind on this thread already!
02/02 8km
Total 8km of 70km for February
Really pleased with getting in 8km, although the run was so muddy and I slipped all over the place. The non-muddy bits were really good, though. I might have to find a different route until later in the spring.
I realised I'd not posted my goals for the year - so, by December I want to:
1. Get back down to a decent running weight (currently set at 160lb)
2. Run a sub-60 minute 10K
3. Run at least 4 10K races
Current races planned:
14/06 Lincoln 10K
??/10 Autumn Richmond Riverside Run7 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »12k run, slightly pushing the pace. Did the same route 8 minutes faster than last week, and got some mud on my shoes. But the "toes falling asleep" thing is back. Definitely the Asics. Bummer, I liked those shoes.
February goal 100 miles (stretch goal 200 km)
Upcoming races:
Feb. 8 - Lublin night 10k
Try a wide? I find I need a wide fit shoe or my little toe goes numb. And apparently most women are a "wide" fit.1 -
This literally made me laugh out loud!!!marisap2010 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Happy Birthday @marisap2010!
And I am trying not to be jealous of all y'all getting runner's high. I started running as an adult in 2003, I have multiple ultra-marathons, and shorter races under my belt... and I have never experienced it. I am suspicious it is a joke y'all are in, at my expense really.
I can say that this is the first time I have ever felt it. It was like a burst of energy. I usually feel like falling over into a ditch so a jogger can find me. 🤣
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2/1 - 3.1 treadmill miles
2/2 - 13.33 mile long run (2:02:01, 9:09/mile)
27.43 miles for the week (16.43 in February)
2/3 - Weightlifting
February To-Date / Target = 16.43 / 129 miles6 -
2-1 7k easy + yoga
2-2 11k slow
2-3 7k easy + resistance bands
February Total: 25k
February Goal: 140k
January Total: 161k
Sunny, low 30s F and calm this morning. Thought my legs might be grumbly after yesterday's longish run, but they were fine. The cardinals, robins, and sparrows were all happy to see the sunshine today, but I think their singing might be premature -- this would not be the first time we have been betrayed by Punxsutawney Phil.
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2020 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs
Run at least 4 5k races
Get a 5k PR
Average at least 138k per month, to meet my Run the Year pledge of 1,020 miles
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders6 -
Training plan has me tapering down this week to 28. Does anyone do other exercises instead while in the "waiting period"? All this running 40+ miles per week I did in January (not counting any walking steps or other exercises I did) has me thin and I like running thin and light but if I can't run... What I'm saying is please don't let me gain in these next two wait weeks. After the 16th, I don't care if I put 5 pounds on, although I'd be thrilled to stay here. I can swim and use a stationary bike in the meantime.
Is the point of cutting down mental, to give your mind a break? Or is it physical? Or is it both?
I told my dad that while out for a run, I found these stomach muscles, like almost a 6 pack poking through and he laughed. I have not seen stomach muscles since before my first child was born 17 years ago. I just don't want to haul any extra unnecessary anything over a 26 mile jaunt.4 -
My running goals for 2020 are to build up endurance and speed while staying healthy. Strength goal - lose body fat and gain some muscle and work on flexibility.
February goal : 60 miles
Race: Cap 10K in April
Date/Distance:
2/1 - Yoga/strength day
2/2 - 7 miles
2/3 – Slow Flow Yoga
Monthly total - 7 miles
Hoping yoga will help me stretch out the flexors, IT bands and psoas – all seem tight today. Aging is so much fun! But I guess its way better than the alternative!😉
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2/3 1.6 miles C25K Week3Day3
1. Run the month.
2. Loose 20 pounds in 2020.
March 14-CloudForestSchool 5K
June 13-Helvetia 10K
Abi9 -
Good morning, runners! It has been 15 days since my last confession post, and I have in no way kept up with your posts during that time. My profound apologies! I’ve abandoned the January thread but will try and catch up on February at least.
When last I posted I had spent two weeks in bed due to The Crud and was hoping to run to the gym the following day. Well friends, I did not run to the gym that day, but I did walk more than halfway before my hip started hurting and I caught a bus. Baby steps!
I ended up running three more times in January, each time from my house to the gym on the short route. The first time I had to take walk breaks, the second time I only stopped at red lights, and the third time I somehow managed a stretch of over a mile without hitting any red lights!
My first run of February was yesterday with my best law school friend. I didn’t start my watch right away but she thinks it was about 1.7 miles. No big deal jumping to 3.2 for the 5K we’re signed up for next weekend, right? Yay! It was a pretty good run, even if I do need to get her to slow down a little bit - the sun was shining for the first time in a couple of weeks and the temperature was in the mid 40s, which is obscene for the beginning of February, but that's just how this winter has been rolling. I spent most of January complaining about the ice from all the melt/refreeze but have made it a goal for February to just shut my trap and enjoy not freezing my *kitten* off.
My optimistic running goal for February is 50 miles. Lol, I know, I only made it 14.59 miles in January and haven’t run 50 since August, which was also the only time I hit 50 in 2019, yikes! Well, that’s why it’s an optimistic goal. Who knows what will happen, but I’ve got a good feeling about it. It should be a piece of cake and we should definitely split up to cover more ground.
2020 Races! (bold registered)
February 8: Valentine’s Day TC 5K (Lake Nokomis)
March 21: Hot Dash 10Mi (Downtown Mpls)
April 4: Spirit of White Bear Lake (Strive) 5Mi
April 25: Get in Gear 10K
May: ESTRS Lebanon 10K
May 17: CityTrail Loppet 10Mi or 10K
May 23: Stillwater Half Marathon or 10K
June: ESTRS French 5K
June 27: Lift Bridge 10Mi or 10K
July: ESTRS Lebanon 7Mi
July: Torchlight 5K
August 8: Gopher to Badger Half Marathon or 10K
September 19: Surley Trail Loppet Half Marathon or 7Mi or 5K
September 21: Stillwater Boom Site Log Run 10Mi or 12K
October: TCM 10Mi or 10K
October: Bemidji Blue Ox Half Marathon or 26K
October 31: Halloween Half or 10K
November: Kowalski's Strive 10 Miler
November 26: Turkey Trot 10K
December: Reindeer Run 10K or 15K11 -
I would like to Join as well.
goal is to walk 60 miles in February
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Training plan has me tapering down this week to 28. Does anyone do other exercises instead while in the "waiting period"? All this running 40+ miles per week I did in January (not counting any walking steps or other exercises I did) has me thin and I like running thin and light but if I can't run... What I'm saying is please don't let me gain in these next two wait weeks. After the 16th, I don't care if I put 5 pounds on, although I'd be thrilled to stay here. I can swim and use a stationary bike in the meantime.
Is the point of cutting down mental, to give your mind a break? Or is it physical? Or is it both?
I told my dad that while out for a run, I found these stomach muscles, like almost a 6 pack poking through and he laughed. I have not seen stomach muscles since before my first child was born 17 years ago. I just don't want to haul any extra unnecessary anything over a 26 mile jaunt.
Yes it is both.
The taper is designed to both allow your body to repair, rebuild and restock on fuel it will need for the race. Some ppl still cross-train during the taper, but I suggest you do not. I suggest you wind down as per whatever training plan has gotten you this far and let your body have the best shot it can on race day.4 -
i would like to know where january went.
2 runs so far.
the first run was solo. 6.5miles after teaching. it wasn't horrible. i was tired but now is when the work starts. february is when the training plan gets real. it was a nice day. it wasn't busy. the path isn't always scenic but parts of it are. the legs were heavy. the breath came quick. but i pushed and finished. i think, i mostly need to worry about the mileage goals and not worry about pace.
the second, i waited till the temp hit about 50f. in February. in Wisconsin.
sunday speed demon and i headed out for 12. if felt like a lot in theory, but since the paths were clear other than puddles, i got to wear my cushiony shoes. the padding totally makes a difference. because it was so nice, there were a lot of people on the path. the path was also not long enough but it will be nice for my medium runs. i hadn't followed it all the way thru and found hills. not big hills, not baby hills. one might say rolling hills. Speed Demon enjoyed the run. there were lots of unruly dogs and she just passed by, minding her own business. after we got to the more scenic parts she really relaxed and wanted to go faster. We had to do some work on the sidewalk because we ran out of trail. usually, she looks intimidating. she is a tank rolling at you. but yesterday, more than one person said she looked so happy.
when we arrived home, she hopped out of the car and stepped on the snowdrift and started to limp. at first i thought some ice might have sliced her but after giving her some time she let me look at her foot in good light; worn pad. put antiobiotic cream on it. i also have petprofen if i need it. we've been building up mileage since thanksgiving. she has the option to run on grass or mud for a good portion of the runs.
i ordered some wax. she would not be a fan of boots but we will if we need to. i looked at paw stickers but people say those don't work in wet situations so not idea. the director of the canicross group was going to try to get feedback today from the group if there were other options. i wonder if there will be backlash about being cruel, blah blah blah.i guess, we'll be looking at more trail runs for long runs. which means more hills. Speed Demon will love that. I will not. i'm hoping for no more snow and above freezing weather. many of our trails turn into cross country skiing or snowmobile trails. but weekdays, we will still need to do paved/or sidewalk.
looking happy, no indication her paw is currently oozing blood
i'll be taking old girl out this week for shorter runs.5 -
I’m back at it for this month. I’ve been running here and there, but with the late fall/winter months the mileage was very lacking. Husband and I started our half marathon training this week for the Flying Pig Half in May. We were toying with the idea of the challenges, but I think we are sticking to the half. We have a bit to register before the next price tier so we’ll see. Hotel is booked though. Aiming for 45 miles this month with three runs per week and some cross training.
I've done the Flying Pig 3-way challenge a couple of times and it's lots of fun and well organized. As long as you aren't trying to PR the half I highly recommend it!2 -
Here's another 3. Also managed to shave 2:19 off my 3 mile time since the beginning of January.
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i would like to know where january went.
2 runs so far.
the first run was solo. 6.5miles after teaching. it wasn't horrible. i was tired but now is when the work starts. february is when the training plan gets real. it was a nice day. it wasn't busy. the path isn't always scenic but parts of it are. the legs were heavy. the breath came quick. but i pushed and finished. i think, i mostly need to worry about the mileage goals and not worry about pace.
the second, i waited till the temp hit about 50f. in February. in Wisconsin.
sunday speed demon and i headed out for 12. if felt like a lot in theory, but since the paths were clear other than puddles, i got to wear my cushiony shoes. the padding totally makes a difference. because it was so nice, there were a lot of people on the path. the path was also not long enough but it will be nice for my medium runs. i hadn't followed it all the way thru and found hills. not big hills, not baby hills. one might say rolling hills. Speed Demon enjoyed the run. there were lots of unruly dogs and she just passed by, minding her own business. after we got to the more scenic parts she really relaxed and wanted to go faster. We had to do some work on the sidewalk because we ran out of trail. usually, she looks intimidating. she is a tank rolling at you. but yesterday, more than one person said she looked so happy.
when we arrived home, she hopped out of the car and stepped on the snowdrift and started to limp. at first i thought some ice might have sliced her but after giving her some time she let me look at her foot in good light; worn pad. put antiobiotic cream on it. i also have petprofen if i need it. we've been building up mileage since thanksgiving. she has the option to run on grass or mud for a good portion of the runs.
i ordered some wax. she would not be a fan of boots but we will if we need to. i looked at paw stickers but people say those don't work in wet situations so not idea. the director of the canicross group was going to try to get feedback today from the group if there were other options. i wonder if there will be backlash about being cruel, blah blah blah.i guess, we'll be looking at more trail runs for long runs. which means more hills. Speed Demon will love that. I will not. i'm hoping for no more snow and above freezing weather. many of our trails turn into cross country skiing or snowmobile trails. but weekdays, we will still need to do paved/or sidewalk.
looking happy, no indication her paw is currently oozing blood
i'll be taking old girl out this week for shorter runs.
What part of Wisconsin are you in? My husband was born in Milwaukee, raised in New Berlin and his parents now live in Lake Mills. He went to both University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (first year) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (subsequent years). Last year we were in Lake Mills, Jefferson, and Fort Atkinson. We've swam in Devil's Lake and hiked in there in previous years, visited water parks in the Dells, also where we were married. Been to Milwaukee (the Pfitzer, breweries, many Brewers games with parking lot bags and grill outs beforehand), Madison...lots and lots of places in Wisconsin...it's a great state, I think...we have made lots of great memories up there. I have never been there in the winter, though. I only see Wisconsin in snow in pictures.0
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