February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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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 trial run Marathon or should I just throw caution to the wind and try? There are so many here...
You completed a road marathon, which means you probably can train to do a trail one. The major difference is the terrain is harder to run, but easier on your body A trail marathon could have thousands of feet of elevation, lots of mud, tree roots, bugs, and all kinds of things. The ground in the best of places is uneven meaning even those small muscles in the base of your feet will get a workout. You also likely need to learn to pick your feet up higher. Most street runners do not lift their feet enough to clear roots, rocks, and such.
They also take a lot longer normally. Adding 2-3 minutes to your street pace is not uncommon.
So you will need to train for it. Especially hilly runs or other means of building up your physical strength. It is a very big commitment and a lot of work, but I far prefer it over road races, IMO.
Stupid? No. A lot of work to get there, yes. Do you have time you would need to put in? That is the bigger question. You proven you can do the distance, the trial just ups the technical difficulty.
Oh, and you really will want trial running shoes. Unless you like face planting all the time and risking your ankles. Then, you know, whatever floats your boat.6 -
So, I am not sure what I should have expected... but I was just at a coffee shop and they advertise, "Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate."
So ordered some. It was after all 10F out. Hot Chocolate sounded perfect.
I watched the employee reach under the counter and pull out a packet of Swiss Miss, pour it in my cup and add hot water to it.
Umm. Yeah, that is not exactly what I was thinking of when I ordered: "Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate" at the tune of $2.50.10 -
PastorVincent 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 trial run Marathon or should I just throw caution to the wind and try? There are so many here...
You completed a road marathon, which means you probably can train to do a trail one. The major difference is the terrain is harder to run, but easier on your body A trail marathon could have thousands of feet of elevation, lots of mud, tree roots, bugs, and all kinds of things. The ground in the best of places is uneven meaning even those small muscles in the base of your feet will get a workout. You also likely need to learn to pick your feet up higher. Most street runners do not lift their feet enough to clear roots, rocks, and such.
They also take a lot longer normally. Adding 2-3 minutes to your street pace is not uncommon.
So you will need to train for it. Especially hilly runs or other means of building up your physical strength. It is a very big commitment and a lot of work, but I far prefer it over road races, IMO.
Stupid? No. A lot of work to get there, yes. Do you have time you would need to put in? That is the bigger question. You proven you can do the distance, the trial just ups the technical difficulty.
Oh, and you really will want trial running shoes. Unless you like face planting all the time and risking your ankles. Then, you know, whatever floats your boat.
@LoveyChar YOU WILL LOVE TRAIL RUNNING! I HOPE! IT'S MY FAVORITE! IT'S SO MUCH FUN! YOU'LL FEEL LIKE A KID!
Also, may I suggest Salomons for trail running.4 -
Well, fam, I dumped my fiance.
It's been a long time coming, but I guess, after five years, I just got to, "Yeah, I'm done." I feel a wave of relief, which I think is telling. As you might imagine, lots of things happened in that five years. He didn't do just one horrible, crazy thing - it wasn't traumatic.
Bottom line - I can't be engaged to someone that isn't even in my life. We rarely see each other. We barely speak. He's not invested in my kids and that's the biggest kicker. As well, my kids are watching how I live and if I want them to choose mates that also choose them, love intentionally, etc., then I have to choose that for myself.
Of course, the wiser ones of you will be thinking: COMMUNICATION. Yeah, I've tried that. I've suggested therapy. I've also done a bunch of meal prepping and waiting around for someone that isn't willing to make any sacrifices or choose me in any area of his life, so.... For communication to work, it would have to go both ways and in this case, it does not.
It was kind of a game - how long can a person be engaged to someone that shows no interest in them?
Anyway, I get my curls back tomorrow and it's a cut back week so only twelve miles on the books! Then, to watch a scary movie with a couple of friends. Mid-Somar... I probably spelled it wrong, but I'm bringing my dog with me so he can keep me company after on the drive home. I'll be scared, I am sure.
@pastorvincent - that's the pits about your hot chocolate. YOu should demand $2.40 refund.
HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!13 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Well, fam, I dumped my fiance.
It's been a long time coming, but I guess, after five years, I just got to, "Yeah, I'm done." I feel a wave of relief, which I think is telling. As you might imagine, lots of things happened in that five years. He didn't do just one horrible, crazy thing - it wasn't traumatic.
Bottom line - I can't be engaged to someone that isn't even in my life. We rarely see each other. We barely speak. He's not invested in my kids and that's the biggest kicker. As well, my kids are watching how I live and if I want them to choose mates that also choose them, love intentionally, etc., then I have to choose that for myself.
Of course, the wiser ones of you will be thinking: COMMUNICATION. Yeah, I've tried that. I've suggested therapy. I've also done a bunch of meal prepping and waiting around for someone that isn't willing to make any sacrifices or choose me in any area of his life, so.... For communication to work, it would have to go both ways and in this case, it does not.
It was kind of a game - how long can a person be engaged to someone that shows no interest in them?
Anyway, I get my curls back tomorrow and it's a cut back week so only twelve miles on the books! Then, to watch a scary movie with a couple of friends. Mid-Somar... I probably spelled it wrong, but I'm bringing my dog with me so he can keep me company after on the drive home. I'll be scared, I am sure.
@pastorvincent - that's the pits about your hot chocolate. YOu should demand $2.40 refund.
HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!
- ALSO - I feel that it begs pointing out - my kids are fine! Literally nothing in our daily lives changes. He's just never around, so while it is a big change and a loss, they're not losing someone that has regularly been in their lives.
Had he regularly been investing in us and doing life alongside us, we probably wouldn't have gotten to this point...5 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Well, fam, I dumped my fiance.
Still sorry about you have to go through it though.
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@Camaramandy648 you did the right thing! Good for you (and your kids)!
Now go out in this world and be free and happy!2 -
Long post warning... short story is I'm crazy.
Long story is that someone recently suggested I run the Little Rock Marathon on 3/1. Only hours later, the Tokyo Marathon was cancelled and people in the U.S. who were planning to run Tokyo are likely looking for races in the U.S. to run that day (biggest here that day are Publix Atlanta, Little Rock, and CowTown). So I wasn't seriously considering signing up anyway because I have already run a marathon in AR (Hogeye in Springdale), so I don't need the state. And in fact, that was April 2019, so I wouldn't even be able to add a state within a 365 day time window for more chance to upgrade with the Marathon Maniacs. So I wasn't going to run the Little Rock marathon because I would get nothing more than a giant cool medal and some fun. But then I realized something that I am kicking myself for not thinking about earlier. I'm moving again for probably sometime this year (could be soon) and have plans to have run marathons in all the states in this region by the end of Mar. However, I have only run half marathons in IA and MT. Maybe I should be trying to knock out half marathons in the states in this region as well so that if I ever want to achieve 50 states half marathons, I'll have a start with less travel. So I just signed up for the Little Rock Half Marathon on 3/1. Good thing too, because this is the last day to sign up online.15 -
2/1 10.03 miles
2/2 14.12 miles
2/3 14.46 miles
2/4 14.2 miles 645 days on the run
2/5 14.3 miles
2/6 7.42 miles
2/7 14.42 miles
2/8 14.26 miles
2/9 14.17 miles 650 days on the run
2/10 7.44 miles, crazy laps
2/11 14.05 miles
2/12 8.18 miles
2/13 10.07 miles
2/14 15.18 miles 655 days on the run
2/15 14.23 miles
2/16 14.46 miles
2/17 14.4 miles
2/18 10.11 miles
2/19 9.09 miles 660 days on the run
2/20 9.19 miles
2/21 15.12 miles
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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...
My second marathon, 4 weeks after my first marathon, was a trail marathon. I'd say go for it. But, my level of crazy is several orders of magnitude beyone most on here.10 -
Morning all.
Well no call outs last night. So got up at 7, went and did 2.6k before Parkrun, got to the start line with 1 min to spare, did the 5k Parkrun, then another 400m to round off 8k.
Thene we are having an event in town today where all these American car enthusiasts come to town, participate in a parade and park up and show off their machines. Some beautiful old cars, and some pretty spectacular new ones. Apparently there are over 500 cars in town!
So naturally we took the kids to an American diner for brunch. Cause why not. It was awesome! Most amazing waffles I've ever had - not that I've had waffles that often haha. So soaked up a bit of American culture. Now I'm relaxing watching Doctor who while the hubby takes the kids around to his parents for a bit.
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Feb - goal 150k
Feb 1 - 7.2k
Feb 2 - 5k
Feb 3 - 7k
Feb 4 - 4k
Feb 5 - 5.4k
Feb 6 - 9k
Feb 7 - 3k
Feb 8 - 7k
Feb 9 - 4.2k
Feb 10 - 8k
Feb 11 - 4k
Feb 12 - 6.2k
Feb 13 - 4k
Feb 14 - 11.1k
Feb 15 - 5k
Feb 16 - 3k
Feb 17 - 6.3k
Feb 18 - 4.1k
Feb 19 - 5.4k
Feb 20 - 8.1
Feb 21 - 4k
Feb 22 - 8k
Total: 129.1k
Run streak - 64 days8 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »@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
@Camaramandy648 Sounds like you made a good decision. Sorry that you were put in the position that you had to though. I know it's tough, even if it is the right thing.
@PastorVincent Swiss Miss has been around since 1961. Maybe some people consider that "old fashioned."1 -
MNLittleFinn 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...
My second marathon, 4 weeks after my first marathon, was a trail marathon. I'd say go for it. But, my level of crazy is several orders of magnitude beyone most on here.
Oh, many of us are, but some of us are trying to give normal human runner advice
If it was me, shoot, I would already be running the trail race by now... or well it is a Friday, maybe tomorrow.1 -
Morning all.
Well no call outs last night. So got up at 7, went and did 2.6k before Parkrun, got to the start line with 1 min to spare, did the 5k Parkrun, then another 400m to round off 8k.
Thene we are having an event in town today where all these American car enthusiasts come to town, participate in a parade and park up and show off their machines. Some beautiful old cars, and some pretty spectacular new ones. Apparently there are over 500 cars in town!
So naturally we took the kids to an American diner for brunch. Cause why not. It was awesome! Most amazing waffles I've ever had - not that I've had waffles that often haha. So soaked up a bit of American culture. Now I'm relaxing watching Doctor who while the hubby takes the kids around to his parents for a bit.
I am curious what you think an American diner is? I have talked to people from India (I work in IT so we see a lot of them) who come to America. They all tell me that what they thought American food was is nothing like reality they found why they got here.
Also, they all gained a lot of weight, at least at first.
Those points might be related.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn 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...
My second marathon, 4 weeks after my first marathon, was a trail marathon. I'd say go for it. But, my level of crazy is several orders of magnitude beyone most on here.
Oh, many of us are, but some of us are trying to give normal human runner advice
If it was me, shoot, I would already be running the trail race by now... or well it is a Friday, maybe tomorrow.
There's also the fact that I don't run marathons any more... I don't really like them. But really, when it comes to crazy, Mine is pretty out there, even for the folks in this group....I kind of know that I belong in Arkham Asylum.3 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »Well, fam, I dumped my fiance.
It's been a long time coming, but I guess, after five years, I just got to, "Yeah, I'm done." I feel a wave of relief, which I think is telling. As you might imagine, lots of things happened in that five years. He didn't do just one horrible, crazy thing - it wasn't traumatic.
Bottom line - I can't be engaged to someone that isn't even in my life. We rarely see each other. We barely speak. He's not invested in my kids and that's the biggest kicker. As well, my kids are watching how I live and if I want them to choose mates that also choose them, love intentionally, etc., then I have to choose that for myself.
Of course, the wiser ones of you will be thinking: COMMUNICATION. Yeah, I've tried that. I've suggested therapy. I've also done a bunch of meal prepping and waiting around for someone that isn't willing to make any sacrifices or choose me in any area of his life, so.... For communication to work, it would have to go both ways and in this case, it does not.
It was kind of a game - how long can a person be engaged to someone that shows no interest in them?
Anyway, I get my curls back tomorrow and it's a cut back week so only twelve miles on the books! Then, to watch a scary movie with a couple of friends. Mid-Somar... I probably spelled it wrong, but I'm bringing my dog with me so he can keep me company after on the drive home. I'll be scared, I am sure.
@pastorvincent - that's the pits about your hot chocolate. YOu should demand $2.40 refund.
HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!
- ALSO - I feel that it begs pointing out - my kids are fine! Literally nothing in our daily lives changes. He's just never around, so while it is a big change and a loss, they're not losing someone that has regularly been in their lives.
Had he regularly been investing in us and doing life alongside us, we probably wouldn't have gotten to this point...
Trusting yourself is everything.0 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »Well, fam, I dumped my fiance.
It's been a long time coming, but I guess, after five years, I just got to, "Yeah, I'm done." I feel a wave of relief, which I think is telling. As you might imagine, lots of things happened in that five years. He didn't do just one horrible, crazy thing - it wasn't traumatic.
Bottom line - I can't be engaged to someone that isn't even in my life. We rarely see each other. We barely speak. He's not invested in my kids and that's the biggest kicker. As well, my kids are watching how I live and if I want them to choose mates that also choose them, love intentionally, etc., then I have to choose that for myself.
Of course, the wiser ones of you will be thinking: COMMUNICATION. Yeah, I've tried that. I've suggested therapy. I've also done a bunch of meal prepping and waiting around for someone that isn't willing to make any sacrifices or choose me in any area of his life, so.... For communication to work, it would have to go both ways and in this case, it does not.
It was kind of a game - how long can a person be engaged to someone that shows no interest in them?
Anyway, I get my curls back tomorrow and it's a cut back week so only twelve miles on the books! Then, to watch a scary movie with a couple of friends. Mid-Somar... I probably spelled it wrong, but I'm bringing my dog with me so he can keep me company after on the drive home. I'll be scared, I am sure.
@pastorvincent - that's the pits about your hot chocolate. YOu should demand $2.40 refund.
HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!
- ALSO - I feel that it begs pointing out - my kids are fine! Literally nothing in our daily lives changes. He's just never around, so while it is a big change and a loss, they're not losing someone that has regularly been in their lives.
Had he regularly been investing in us and doing life alongside us, we probably wouldn't have gotten to this point...
I’m sorry it didn’t work out the way you hoped. Honestly I wasn’t thinking “communication” so much as I was thinking if you need therapy before getting married, it’s time to cut your losses. Wishing you brighter days in the future!2 -
@Camaramandy648 good for you. It takes courage to make that move and it definitely sounds like the right thing for you and your kids.
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
02/06/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 20.4
02/07/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 27.4
02/08/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 29.1
02/09/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 31.2
02/10/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 34.3
02/11/20 :::: 3.4 :::: 37.7
02/12/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 40.1
02/13/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 42.0
02/14/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 43.6
02/15/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 47.6
02/16/20 :::: 9.1 :::: 56.7
02/17/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 60.7
02/18/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 62.1
02/19/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 64.8
02/20/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 66.8
02/21/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 68.5
I went to work a little earlier than usual today, intending to get stuff done so I could leave a little earlier and have time to run and walk the dog before rock climbing. The day kind of got away from though and I kind of forgot about my plan. I left work later than intended and realized the run and the walk was no way going to happen. I debated my options on the drive home and ended up going for the always dicey multi-task of trying to run with the dog. Per usual she started out fairly well but then realized she'd been tricked into running and started putting the brakes on. I managed to get 20 minutes out of her and called it a day. The unimpressive mileage for the week continues.
Rock climbing was fun and a great stress relief from the day. I managed to hit my head while trying a new climb when my foot slipped and got a little bump on the eyebrow. Nothing too serious but it took me a bit to get my nerve back after that.
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PastorVincent wrote: »Morning all.
Well no call outs last night. So got up at 7, went and did 2.6k before Parkrun, got to the start line with 1 min to spare, did the 5k Parkrun, then another 400m to round off 8k.
Thene we are having an event in town today where all these American car enthusiasts come to town, participate in a parade and park up and show off their machines. Some beautiful old cars, and some pretty spectacular new ones. Apparently there are over 500 cars in town!
So naturally we took the kids to an American diner for brunch. Cause why not. It was awesome! Most amazing waffles I've ever had - not that I've had waffles that often haha. So soaked up a bit of American culture. Now I'm relaxing watching Doctor who while the hubby takes the kids around to his parents for a bit.
I am curious what you think an American diner is? I have talked to people from India (I work in IT so we see a lot of them) who come to America. They all tell me that what they thought American food was is nothing like reality they found why they got here.
Also, they all gained a lot of weight, at least at first.
Those points might be related.
Haha OK how many "movie culture America" can I hit?
The diner is fitted out like a diner from back to the future. Red stools, booths, lots of formica tables. There is pop culture references everywhere, from Betty boop playing on the TV, to elvis on the jukebox, yes there is a jukebox. There were American flags everywhere. They advertised a bottomless cup of filter coffee (not really a kiwi thing at all).
Their desserts were sweet pies, so key lime, pumpkin, pecan for example.
The food itself I would say was more amerikiwi. So they had burgers, but full of salads and extra stuff - from what I've heard from my vegetarian American friend, burgers are usually bun and patty. Our burgers have a whole heap of other fillings. My mum had a fish burger for example.
Actually ill just paste the menu, you can see its "American" with a kiwi twist.
For the record, I had waffles (two) with bacon and banana. And it was 3 pieces of bacon only - which I shared with my kids - one small banana and a dish of say 30ml of maple syrup on the side. So from what I hear, about half the size of an American meal.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Morning all.
Well no call outs last night. So got up at 7, went and did 2.6k before Parkrun, got to the start line with 1 min to spare, did the 5k Parkrun, then another 400m to round off 8k.
Thene we are having an event in town today where all these American car enthusiasts come to town, participate in a parade and park up and show off their machines. Some beautiful old cars, and some pretty spectacular new ones. Apparently there are over 500 cars in town!
So naturally we took the kids to an American diner for brunch. Cause why not. It was awesome! Most amazing waffles I've ever had - not that I've had waffles that often haha. So soaked up a bit of American culture. Now I'm relaxing watching Doctor who while the hubby takes the kids around to his parents for a bit.
I am curious what you think an American diner is? I have talked to people from India (I work in IT so we see a lot of them) who come to America. They all tell me that what they thought American food was is nothing like reality they found why they got here.
Also, they all gained a lot of weight, at least at first.
Those points might be related.
Haha OK how many "movie culture America" can I hit?
The diner is fitted out like a diner from back to the future. Red stools, booths, lots of formica tables. There is pop culture references everywhere, from Betty boop playing on the TV, to elvis on the jukebox, yes there is a jukebox. There were American flags everywhere. They advertised a bottomless cup of filter coffee (not really a kiwi thing at all).
Their desserts were sweet pies, so key lime, pumpkin, pecan for example.
The food itself I would say was more amerikiwi. So they had burgers, but full of salads and extra stuff - from what I've heard from my vegetarian American friend, burgers are usually bun and patty. Our burgers have a whole heap of other fillings. My mum had a fish burger for example.
Actually ill just paste the menu, you can see its "American" with a kiwi twist.
For the record, I had waffles (two) with bacon and banana. And it was 3 pieces of bacon only - which I shared with my kids - one small banana and a dish of say 30ml of maple syrup on the side. So from what I hear, about half the size of an American meal.
That is definitely a 1950's themed American diner setup... I'm not that old, but I've seen photos and movies, lol.
What is this aioli that is on everything? Also, what is the difference between bacon and "steaky bacon?" Steak here is a whole cut of meat (i.e. not ground) and if it doesn't specify the type of meat, it is beef from cows. Bacon, on the other hand, is typically slices cut from pork / hog bellies and processed / cured to become bacon. However, there are certain types of bacon that come from other parts of the hog or even from other animals, but then it isn't just "bacon." It's specifically called "hog jowl bacon" or "turkey bacon" if it comes from a different part of the animal or from a different species.
ETA: As a carnivore, I know my meats.1
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