February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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janejellyroll wrote: »@autumnblade75 What a great color!
@MegaMooseEsq Our next two races are the same! I'm hoping it won't be too cold on Saturday.
Travelling for work today so had the always-fun hotel treadmill experience.
2/1: 6m
2/2: 4.25m
2/3: 2.25m
2/4: 3.25m
Oh hey, missed this earlier! I think I'd noticed a bit ago that you were doing those two as well - want to try and meet up for a MFP photoshoot before one of them? Are you doing the Hot Dash 5k or 10 mile? I really hope I wasn't being overly optimistic when I signed up for the 10 mile...0 -
I know I said I'd stay on the treadmill until it hit 15 miles today, but I lied. I kept my running pace between 11:32 and 11:19 for 9 minute intervals, with 1 minute of walking in between. I also glanced at my Fitbit for some heart rate data each time I walked, in an effort to select the more appropriate of those 2 treadmill speed settings. That lasted for 2 hours, and then everything said "nope." There does seem to be some correlation with heart rate approaching 180, but I'd feel more confident about that if my breathing felt harder, too. I didn't actually talk out loud to myself, to test - but I'll try to remember to do that, too, next time. I don't think my legs are ready for these runs, either. Just a general heaviness. I'm heavier than the last time I did this, too. This "getting old" crap sucks.
My knees were really loud this morning, crackling as I walked up the stairs. I wanted to record it, but I was running late for work. Really loud.
Anyway, that was 10 miles today.
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »@autumnblade75 What a great color!
@MegaMooseEsq Our next two races are the same! I'm hoping it won't be too cold on Saturday.
Travelling for work today so had the always-fun hotel treadmill experience.
2/1: 6m
2/2: 4.25m
2/3: 2.25m
2/4: 3.25m
Oh hey, missed this earlier! I think I'd noticed a bit ago that you were doing those two as well - want to try and meet up for a MFP photoshoot before one of them? Are you doing the Hot Dash 5k or 10 mile? I really hope I wasn't being overly optimistic when I signed up for the 10 mile...
@MegaMooseEsq
Yes, I think it would be fun to meet up for a pre-race picture!
I'm doing the 10 mile. I've done it the past few years and it's a really enjoyable race.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »@polskagirl01 - I am pretty sure whatever you make "public" anyone can see which is why I don't do any of the challenges. I really don't want any of my runs or races shared with the public domain within Strava.
I thought so, too. But MFP club members said they didn't see my race that I made "public". I have everything else set to "followers only" (including the posts I'm complaining about).You can see where it has the privacy notice, right above a kudo from mystery dating-site bot-girl.@hamsterwheel6 I guess it's not just me
Did you reach out to support at Strava and ask?
Yes, will update you all when I get an answer
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I've been making excuses lately, especially that it's too cold to take the baby outside and run. But I snapped out of it remembering that I grew up playing in snow and it didn't kill me... So I'm going to bundle him up and go out today and be happy and thank the good Lord. I did yesterday and I felt better afterwards... Little guy has a tendency to strip off clothes on the journey... socks, gloves... so it's footed pajamas and mittens and a check periodically to make sure he is still dressed. His hands are like little icicles without gloves and I cannot tell you how many times I've backtracked to look for thrown socks. It's always fun. 🤣
Yesterday I got 3.2 with him and 3.2 after hubby got home. I ran 9.6 on Sunday when I was supposed to run 13 (no good excuse) and I did not run at all on Monday so...I'm going to make up for it this week, which is 6.4 miles to catch up on. Brother-in-law flies in next Thursday. Getting close...9 -
Got out for a short little run to see how my legs would feel. They were not happy and complained the entire time, more when I was walking than running. My knee did ok with one period of strange burning type pain. I think I need to ice it again. Also the guy came and fitted me for my brace so that should be interesting.
Also realized this morning I hadn't posted any miles yet this month.
Date.........Miles.......Total
02/01......0.00........0.00
02/02....13.10......13.10
02/03......2.28......15.38
02/04......0.00......15.38
02/05......3.89......19.27
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 204.39/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon9 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »@polskagirl01 - I am pretty sure whatever you make "public" anyone can see which is why I don't do any of the challenges. I really don't want any of my runs or races shared with the public domain within Strava.
I thought so, too. But MFP club members said they didn't see my race that I made "public". I have everything else set to "followers only" (including the posts I'm complaining about).You can see where it has the privacy notice, right above a kudo from mystery dating-site bot-girl.@hamsterwheel6 I guess it's not just me
Did you reach out to support at Strava and ask?
Yes, will update you all when I get an answer
I requested to follow one of them, with no Strava history... you have stalkers. I didn’t see that they were part of this group either. You can unfollow me or revoke my following and I can tell you what I see if ya want.0 -
@noblsheep You and your country doing okay? Dh says there was a rise here and suddenly the updates stoped. Old news perhaps, or censorship. Hope everyone is well and stays that way.1
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@autumnblade75 My knees creak when going up the stairs too. It's really pretty funny. They don't hurt though, so I'm thankful for that.
I played tennis this morning and then came home and did a 2 mile run on the treadmill because I didn't feel like I got much cardio at tennis. I did a warm up walk, then a slow, easy mile and then pushed it to see how fast I could do the second mile. I did it in 10:15 min, which is really good for me. I felt fine afterwards, so could have probably gone a little faster. Finished with a nice cool down walk.
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Ran 3.1 miles at the park after work in 45 degree weather. A bit cold for Houston but colder weather expected tomorrow. I realize many of you are dealing with actual cold weather instead of what seems cold here. I borrowed a hoodie from my husband’s dresser since I don’t have a suitable jacket for running. I warmed up after 2 miles and was able to “unhood” myself for the last mile.10
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4 miles today. I did some speed work. 1000m x 2. I decided to aim for a 10:30 pace, being conservative and all since I haven't done speed work since May. Um, I hit the 9:30 pace that I didn't think I could (9:25 and 9:39). LOL
Monthly total: 13.1510 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/20 :::: 7.8 :::: 7.8
02/02/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 10.9
02/03/20 :::: 3.8 :::: 14.7
02/04/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 16.7
02/05/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 19.0
Treadmill run on the fancy treadmill at the gym again. Did a run on Easter Island that was hillier than I expected. Kept me on my toes when it got up to 16% incline at one point. The rest was not too bad. Definitely a better workout than my usual treadmill slog.
I did my 3D body scan, and the results were kind of depressing to me, honestly, weight and body fat percentage-wise. Time to tighten up the food intake again, I've been seriously slacking and thinking I exercise enough for it not to matter too much. Not true! But there were good results in there - bicep muscle growth!
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polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »@polskagirl01 - I am pretty sure whatever you make "public" anyone can see which is why I don't do any of the challenges. I really don't want any of my runs or races shared with the public domain within Strava.
I thought so, too. But MFP club members said they didn't see my race that I made "public". I have everything else set to "followers only" (including the posts I'm complaining about).You can see where it has the privacy notice, right above a kudo from mystery dating-site bot-girl.@hamsterwheel6 I guess it's not just me
Did you reach out to support at Strava and ask?
Yes, will update you all when I get an answer
I requested to follow one of them, with no Strava history... you have stalkers. I didn’t see that they were part of this group either. You can unfollow me or revoke my following and I can tell you what I see if ya want.
Now they have disappeared. It was funny though - I get notifications when anyone else gives kudos, but nothing for these.
Apparently that chat box thingy on Strava that I wrote my question to was automated as well and gave me a bunch of articles that didn't answer my question either. One was close, but said I had to also set "Profile Page, Group Activity and Activities" to "Followers only", or else summaries of activities will be visible to others... except I already have my settings exactly that way. Working on a support ticket now.
Today and tomorrow are rest days, I'm trying to get caught up on work but am distracted.
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Good to see you back at a comfortable 5k @emmamcgarity and if @katharmonic was not happy at the 3D scan results I dread to think what mine would be!! Apparent the local Uni also have a 3D body scanner that you can use for free though I don't know if that is for faculty and students only. Need to find out.
Last night was wierd. Planned 8.3 miles, didn't feel like it BEFORE I started with bits of me aching, I had been fine all day though. Two miles good pace, three miles slow as I adjusted my gait as my back started to feel odd, train journey, just over a mile reasonable pace and then my brain had a full on teenage strop at 10k and went 'No more running, that's it, stop NOW!", the logic part of my brain was saying that I still have 2 miles to get home whether I walk or run but nope, walking it was.
I decide to cycle in today to give those muscles a rest
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polskagirl01 wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »@polskagirl01 - I am pretty sure whatever you make "public" anyone can see which is why I don't do any of the challenges. I really don't want any of my runs or races shared with the public domain within Strava.
I thought so, too. But MFP club members said they didn't see my race that I made "public". I have everything else set to "followers only" (including the posts I'm complaining about).You can see where it has the privacy notice, right above a kudo from mystery dating-site bot-girl.@hamsterwheel6 I guess it's not just me
Did you reach out to support at Strava and ask?
Yes, will update you all when I get an answer
I requested to follow one of them, with no Strava history... you have stalkers. I didn’t see that they were part of this group either. You can unfollow me or revoke my following and I can tell you what I see if ya want.
Now they have disappeared. It was funny though - I get notifications when anyone else gives kudos, but nothing for these.
Apparently that chat box thingy on Strava that I wrote my question to was automated as well and gave me a bunch of articles that didn't answer my question either. One was close, but said I had to also set "Profile Page, Group Activity and Activities" to "Followers only", or else summaries of activities will be visible to others... except I already have my settings exactly that way. Working on a support ticket now.
Today and tomorrow are rest days, I'm trying to get caught up on work but am distracted.
Yeah, the automated chat is worthless you need to reach out to the actual support people. Here are the directions:
https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216917777-How-do-I-contact-Strava-Support-
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Security is the reason I didn't go to Strava
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/28/fitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7956935/SAS-troops-names-personal-details-exposed.html
I don't think anyone is really interested in my details but it seems data always has a value to someone.2 -
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »Security is the reason I didn't go to Strava
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/28/fitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7956935/SAS-troops-names-personal-details-exposed.html
I don't think anyone is really interested in my details but it seems data always has a value to someone.
My data could easily support a number of stand-up comedians.6 -
@TheMrWobbly Smart man! I won't waste my time with it.0
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It looks like an interesting race on Sunday now!
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