February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »
To Madison, the OBVIOUS solution, like duh, is to just replace the people that she had difficulty interacting with .....
I walked off jobs for just that reason, but yeah, that was not the best plan. Ended up homeless briefly. Probably should teach her better coping skills.
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Hey, all! Just dropping in to say hi since it’s been a hot minute (or two) 👋🏻. I see you’re all still out there crushing it! I completed full number 13 at the Indy Monumental this past November at one of my slowest but also one of my most meaningful finishes ever. That season I had battled many issues related to my autoimmune disease (stomach issues, muscle issues, extreme fatigue, etc.), a cancer scare, and a bunion-related injury that caused me my first ever DNF in my “practice” marathon race 3 weeks before Indy. Crossing that finish line in one piece meant so much. My take away? Just keep showing up. Know your body’s limitations and train smart but also be relentless in the pursuit of what lights your fire.
I’m currently in the middle of half-marathon training. I have two halfs on back to back weekends later this spring. I have to say, I am currently enjoying some lower mileage compared to training for fulls. My body seems to need a bit of a break every few seasons and the pattern of two full training seasons followed by one half training season tends to work well. That means I’ll be back to full training in a few months and I will hopefully have my full race(s) nailed down by my half marathons. I’m going to put my name in the hat for Marine Corps and might try to find another full either in early September or mid/late November. If anybody has suggestions, let me know!12 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »@RunsOnEspresso it doesn’t show that i have any messages ?!??
@Camaramandy648 and @runsonespresso - I have had it where you couldn't send a message to someone who wasn't a connect MFP friend. But then I was able to send a message to @HonuNui one time and we weren't but I think that is the way it works now.
@juliet3455 - thanks! She was a friend of @rusgolden. All good!
@Scott6255 - Yay for breaking the weekend only streak!0 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »@RunsOnEspresso it doesn’t show that i have any messages ?!??
@Camaramandy648 and @runsonespresso - I have had it where you couldn't send a message to someone who wasn't a connect MFP friend. But then I was able to send a message to @HonuNui one time and we weren't but I think that is the way it works now.
We are friends now and I just resent the message so hopefully, it works now.
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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
02/22/20 :::: 7.6 :::: 76.0
02/23/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 80.0
02/24/20 :::: 3.7 :::: 83.7
Tonight's run group workout was short speed intervals. 60-90-30 second intervals with 90 seconds rest between x 3 sets. The weather was great, and a good group showed up. I decided I was going to show my coach that my running was not suffering from all my other activities, so I pushed pretty hard. It was probably my best effort in speedwork in months, so whether he meant it to be or not, I guess his "talk" with me the other day was pretty motivational. Garmin even told me I had new 1k, 1 mile and 5k PRs, which of course don't count for anything when you stop your watch during recoveries, but still - vindication! I'm still a runner!8 -
Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?0 -
Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?
I’d go for sleep then a longer run. You’re from Northland - surely NP is miles cooler? And 20 degrees, that could be pleasant if there’s a breeze.1 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?
I’d go for sleep then a longer run. You’re from Northland - surely NP is miles cooler? And 20 degrees, that could be pleasant if there’s a breeze.
Mmmm sleep. Yeah. I'll see what time I wake up. I usually wake at 6am anyway. Thanks kids...2 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?
I’d go for sleep then a longer run. You’re from Northland - surely NP is miles cooler? And 20 degrees, that could be pleasant if there’s a breeze.
Mmmm sleep. Yeah. I'll see what time I wake up. I usually wake at 6am anyway. Thanks kids...
I so rarely get to sleep I would always take sleep in when it was an option.2 -
katharmonic wrote: »Tonight's run group workout was short speed intervals. 60-90-30 second intervals with 90 seconds rest between x 3 sets. The weather was great, and a good group showed up. I decided I was going to show my coach that my running was not suffering from all my other activities, so I pushed pretty hard. It was probably my best effort in speedwork in months, so whether he meant it to be or not, I guess his "talk" with me the other day was pretty motivational. Garmin even told me I had new 1k, 1 mile and 5k PRs, which of course don't count for anything when you stop your watch during recoveries, but still - vindication! I'm still a runner!
HA! He got to you Well I guess that is what a good coach is supposed to do. Well done though
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@OSUbuckeye906 What about the Air Force marathon? It's Sept 19th. I'm signed up for the the HM...which will be my first half.ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?
I’d go for sleep then a longer run. You’re from Northland - surely NP is miles cooler? And 20 degrees, that could be pleasant if there’s a breeze.
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Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?0
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Dilemma.
Tomorrow is my day off BUT I have to go into work at 8am for some training. Should be done by 1030. I usually run before work but I'd really like the lay in. So could run at 11 once I've finished work, and go for a longer run - say about 10k. Before work I'd only manage 8k. But at 11am it's hot, I'd need sunscreen and all that. It's due to be overcast and around 20c (70f) atm
Would you do a shorter run before run and forfeit your layin, or run at 11 and risk the heat of the day?
I’d go for sleep then a longer run. You’re from Northland - surely NP is miles cooler? And 20 degrees, that could be pleasant if there’s a breeze.
Mmmm sleep. Yeah. I'll see what time I wake up. I usually wake at 6am anyway. Thanks kids...
Take the sleep. Plus, you get an extra day in February due to Leap Year.3 -
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
2-22 7k moderate + yoga
2-23 7k threshold
2-24 11k slow + resistance bands
2-25 rest + yoga
February Total: 146.2k
February Goal: 140k
January Total: 161k
Rainy today, so good for a rest day.
I run alone.
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, OH4 -
Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?
I run with two dogs! So, technically partners. I typically don't have any human friends running with me. Most of my friends hate running, or it ends up being intervals because they can't run more than a mile at a time.
My husband is about halfway through the police academy and they have him running a mile and a half every day. He made me promise not to let him stop running once he's out of the academy.
Are you kidding? Let you stop? Does he have any idea how excited I am to have a human running companion? Even if he sticks to shorter runs, I am so excited.8 -
Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?
@Avidkeo sleep or heat? That's a tough one. Probably sleep though, for me.
No run today, I swam instead. And hey, freestyle is starting to get more comfortable. I'm thinking about trying triathlon, so this is encouraging.7 -
Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?
I usually run alone with my audible books or podcasts. I have actually declined invites to run with people so I could finish a good book....sorry not sorry😏 But I will run with a friend periodically. So a little of both. On Sundays, my husband and I go to the trail together but he runs faster and farther so we finish at about the same time. Then he buys me breakfast....ever the gentleman.4 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@OSUbuckeye906 What about the Air Force marathon? It's Sept 19th. I'm signed up for the the HM...which will be my first half.
That’s one to consider since it’s close (I’m in Columbus) but I did not have a good experience when I ran it in 2014. It was mostly because it was the most tired I have ever been for a race (so my fault) but the course wasn’t spectacularly exciting either. I remember thinking the course would be great for a half though, just kind of boring at the full mileage. I do want to go back and “get revenge” on this race at some point though.Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?
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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
2/24 – 5.12 miles (am) 3.14 miles (pm)
2/25 – 3.10 miles
85.10 miles to date/90 miles goal
Jumped on the treadmill for a 5K after weights this morning.
@enaliba – 99% of the time I run with friends.
@OSUbuckeye906 – Good to see you back! I’m entering the Marine Corps marathon lottery also. Hope we make it!
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