February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

hanlonsk · February 2020

Any one else only ever take the time to “stretch” if they are procrastinating their workout?

Ugh- in theory I should have been traveling and not running tonight, but I got out of work later than I wanted, so learning from recent “hit a deer in the dusk” lessons that resulted from similar decisions, I will be getting up early to travel instead.... and had no excuses left to avoid the run. And although I am trying to keep Romwod in my life, to help the wonky ankle, and try and prevent going from mostly not flexible to completely not flexible and interfere with the lifting. But... tonight I suddenly decided to work on mobility for a long while before my run.

Once I actually got to the running... it went reasonably well. Was one of those days where none of the clothes you have on feel right, even tho they are the same ones you always wear. -My fitness hiatus has led to a significant amount of fluff, do only like 2 things fit over, and stay over all the fluff,,,, so Yes, always.

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but since I couldn’t sleep this morning, I had already lifted, and I had time to work with. And it is amazing how slowing your pace can increase endurance, even when you are fluffy and out of shape. Yesterday I was attempting to do my run intervals at 12 minute mile pace, for a 30 minute workout with a total of 16 running minutes, and didn’t entirely do it. Today, since I was going try to extend the workout time... I went back to 13 minute mile target on my run intervals.... and more than doubled the total running minutes, nearly doubled the time on my feet, and still didn’t feel as dead at the end. And I know increasing time at distance can help speed me up for shorter runs... so overall it was pretty decent for this fluffy kid. And... I guess it currently would count as a “long” run?

3.8 today = 20.7 / 25 maybe

In other news, I likely need to get new running shoes. Although the ones in inventory don’t have many running miles, they kind of got pulled prematurely into day use in my lazy spell.... because I expect things I have to be useful. Didn’t even take 4 miles for me to notice they may have some deficiencies. My bank account will not be happy with me.

bearly63 · February 2020

@LoveyChar
Great pics..... you look so happy! Your husband has his big old TX belt buckle! He can earn one next year.

As for sleeves, just cut some off of your long sleeve shirt- problem solved!

Actually I try to run in long sleeves on hot sunny days if I don’t want to deal with sunscreen - my dermatologist runs at Town Lake in long sleeves and pants and regularly gives me crap if I have tan lines.

bearly63 · February 2020

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 – 7.1 miles
2/3 – Slow Flow Yoga
2/4 – 4.2 miles
2/5 – Walked 1.5 miles, Strength Circuit
2/6 – Ran 2.5 miles on treadmill, cycled at gym
2/7 – 3 miles
2/8 – Strength circuit, indoor cycle
2/9 – Walked 7 miles. Didn’t hurt too much and was nice to loosen up a bit.
2/10 – Yoga today, then PT (airrosti ) on the hip.
2/11 – walked 1.7 at Gym ( PT stretch routine) and treadmill/elliptical
2/12 – elliptical/cycle day
2/13 – PT Routine/Treadmill walk 1.5 miles
2/14 – walked 4.4 miles
2/15 – Yoga/gym day
2/16 – 7.1 mile run, with some walking
2/17-3.75 mile walk-flexor was sore!
2/18-4.25 mile run- intervals with walking
2/19: PT circuit/Cycle
2/20: Dreadmill 4.25 miles

Monthly total – 52.25 miles

Rolled first….painful as heck then hit the treadmill for a run, with some walks to break up faster runs. That is the one benefit of treadmills – you can force some pace changes. Need to look at the bright side on cold rainy days.

Avidkeo · February 2020

I like the conversations around goals.

I'm always setting and working on my goals. I definitely do much better when I have goals. Last year I didn't have any proper goals, and it really showed. I stagnated and didn't achieve anything.

This year ai have very set goals. I want to fit a specific dress by the middle of May. Now I recently have realised that even if I fit this dress, it still may not be the best fit for my body type - im very busty lol. But 8m still using it as motivation.

For my running goals, for now I'm sticking to my run streak - minimum of 2k every day. My main goal is to lose weight so this helps fit into that. I'm enjoying this and it's really helping me stick to my calories lol. I'm also logging all my food and tracking my weight trends. I've learned a lot about myself doing this.

So my running gives me a bit more calories to play with, because I like food haha. I don't follow any specific diets at all. I did IF for a bit but just found I got obsessed about when I could eat lol.

In April I'll start HM training and the weightloss will step to the side a bit. I'll be aiming to still lose some weight until about June, but June and July will be all about running so I'll be eating at maintenance. I learned a couple of years ago that you can train foe a HM, or you can lose weight. You can't realistically do both. Im sure some do but when you are at the half way point of a training plan, it's more important to have those calories for running energy.

TLDR: that was a long winded way of saying I currently run because I like cake but want to lose weight bahaha but will be changing my goals when I start training for a HM in July

quilteryoyo · February 2020

@LoveyChar I noticed you looked awfully fresh in those pictures too. I'd be wet from sweat.

@bearly63 My dermatologist commented on what a great tan I had.

Tramboman · February 2020

2-1 7k easy + yoga
2-2 11k slow
2-3 7k easy + resistance bands
2-4 rest + yoga
2-5 7k slow + resistance bands
2-6 7k slow + yoga
2-7 rest + resistance bands
2-8 7k easy + yoga
2-9 8.2k moderate
2-10 7k moderate + resistance bands
2-11 rest + yoga
2-12 7k moderate + resistance bands
2-13 7k slow + yoga
2-14 7k slow + resistance bands
2-15 7k easy + yoga
2-16 11k slow
2-17 7k easy + resistance bands
2-18 rest + yoga
2-19 7k easy + resistance bands
2-20 7k moderate + yoga
2-21 rest

February Total: 121.2k
February Goal: 140k

January Total: 161k

Rest day today. Museum tour instead. of running.

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 Pounders

2020 races:
4-25 Shine the Light 5k, Twinsburg, OH
5-23 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson OH
6-20 Freedom Run 5k, Aurora, OH

TheMrWobbly · February 2020

katharmonic wrote: »

Yes to the cake goal!

Now cake is a goal I can get behind!!!

That Wimpy was our go to place @hamsterwheel6 as my SO loved the wholemeal buns. The redevelopment took it away and there is now a H&M in its place.

The only Wimpy remaining is in Peacehaven so a bit of a trek.

Looking forward to your adventure @Camaramandy648

Spending the day in bed 🤒 hoping for a quick recovery.

MNLittleFinn · February 2020

Avidkeo wrote: »

TLDR: that was a long winded way of saying I currently run because I like cake but want to lose weight bahaha but will be changing my goals when I start training for a HM in July

Ramping up for HM training will help with the weight loss goal too. As long as you're fueling enough, you can safely keep losing weight while you are training, it often just comes naturally. Awesome work, and keep it up.

enaliba · February 2020

2/3 1.6 miles C25K Week3Day3
2/17 2.23 miles C25K Week3Day3
2/19 2.54 miles C25K Week4Day1
2/21 2.34 miles C25K Week4Day2
Thanks @TheMrWobbly ! Today felt pretty good...Everywhere I run is hilly and I had to walk a few times during the runs. So, I’ll repeat tomorrow.

1. Run the month.

2. Loose 20 pounds in 2020.

March 14-CloudForestSchool 5K
June 13-Helvetia 10K

Abi

hamsterwheel6 · February 2020

TheMrWobbly wrote: »

katharmonic wrote: »

Yes to the cake goal!

Now cake is a goal I can get behind!!!

That Wimpy was our go to place @hamsterwheel6 as my SO loved the wholemeal buns. The redevelopment took it away and there is now a H&M in its place.
The only Wimpy remaining is in Peacehaven so a bit of a trek.

Looking forward to your adventure @Camaramandy648

Spending the day in bed 🤒 hoping for a quick recovery.

Omg. Wow. Don’t even recognize the street. We used to take our burgers and cross over to the beach. Oh and then get a .99 after.
Enjoy the day off.

hamsterwheel6 · February 2020

So as expected, school and my work both closed today. We got 2 inches of snow. 😐

Ok granted temps are in the 20’s so some icy patches. It’s going to be sunny and 40 today later.
Good thing it’s my rest day.

janejellyroll · February 2020

2/1: 6m
2/2: 4.25m
2/3: 2.25m
2/4: 3.25m
2/5: 6m
2/7: 4m
2/8: 5.75m
2/9: 3m
2/10: 2.5m
2/12: 7m
2/13: 4.5m
2/14: 1.5m
2/15: 4m
2/16: 6.25m
2/17: 10m
2/18: 3m
2/19: 1.75m
2/20: 3m
2/21: 2m

The forecast is now 43 for Sunday, when I've got my long run planned. So excited!

hmaddpear · February 2020

02/02 8km
04/02 5km
06/02 4km
07/02 5km
08/02 7km
11/02 5km
15/02 5km
18/02 5km
21/02 5km

Total 49km of 70km for February

After two mornings of not getting up in enough time to get my morning run in, I bit the bullet and went running at lunchtime. I work in Westminster, London, so I spent most of the time dodging tourists, but I did manage a reasonable time of 35 minutes for the 5K, and got to wave at Buck House on the way.

I'm slightly worried I'm not going to make my goal for the month - I've got 21km to go, and I'm away at a conference in Liverpool next week. I've got a running route planned, but it all depends on how much wine I end up drinking at dinner. Here's hoping!

As for why I run - I am definitely running for weight loss at the moment. But that's only because I want to get back down to a weight where I was running fast (for me) - I'm still chasing a sub-60 minute 10K and sub-30 minute 5K. Once I get there, I can set my sights on my first half-marathon.

Goals for the year:
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 Run

LoveyChar · February 2020

@autumnblade75 Last thing Marathon, and I'm done talking about it. This was average pace. I'm obviously below average, which is fine. But 5 hours for females in this one was average. I have no point. I guess I'm just sharing with you what I learned.

LoveyChar · February 2020

Was telling husband last night that there was a woman that her and I passed each continuously over the last 4-5 miles. My peeve was that she dragged her feet, literally barely picked them up and it was so dang annoying. Told my husband how you could hear her coming, don't even know how she managed to go on like that...like a glide, a Marathon glider. Really weird. Anyway, husband said she probably had a better stride than me because I bounce and hop when I run but I need to open up my stride. Food for thought for me. Late, but something maybe I can still work on.

Teresa502 · February 2020

2/1 – 8.51 miles
2/3 – 5.13 miles
2/5 – 5.09 miles
2/7 – 5.01 miles
2/9 – 9.01 miles
2/10 – 5.04 miles
2/11 – 5.32 miles
2/13 – 5.14 miles
2/15 – 10 miles
2/17 – 5.44 miles
2/19 – 5.01 miles
2/21 – 5.04 miles
73.74 miles to date/90 miles goal

Brisk run this morning. At 5:00 am it was 25F but with the wind chill the real feel was 15F. It snowed most of the day yesterday but it was a wet snow and by the time I left work it had all melted leaving some icy spots this morning but with the street lights they were highly visible so we avoided them without any problem. Still had some snow on the ground at my house when I got home from work.

polskagirl01 · February 2020

@quilteryoyo I put off my dermatologist visit until my summer tan faded, because I didn't want to get yelled at about it! And yours complimented you

LoveyChar · February 2020

Be honest. I have thick skin. You can be outright mean. I can take it. Anyway, would it be stupid of me to register for a trail run Marathon or should I just throw caution to the wind and try? There are so many here...

LoveyChar · February 2020

It looks fun but I know it's difficult.

polskagirl01 · February 2020

LoveyChar wrote: »

Be honest. I have thick skin. You can be outright mean. I can take it. Anyway, would it be stupid of me to register for a trail run Marathon or should I just throw caution to the wind and try? There are so many here...

Why would it be stupid? You've clearly caught the marathon bug... if you're worried about pace, make sure you sign up for a race that has a generous enough time limit to allow for the conditions, pay attention to course elevation profiles, etc, and get out there and train on some trails!

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