March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    brittanystebbins95 wrote: »
    I'm going to set my goal at 40 miles for March. I think I'm going to join a RunBet to keep myself accountable. I don't like wasting money so that'll push me to run more, lol.
    Slowly working my way up there. I don't think I'll ever make it to a full marathon (I work far too much to make time for the training, I don't know how you all do it) but I would like to be able to run a half marathon by next spring.

    I have one week left in my most recent Runbet. I find them really helpful in keeping me accountable but am careful to choose games that are below my planned mileage/time commitment. The one I am currently doing is 30 minutes 4 times per week.

    Yes! I signed up for one two days after it started and quickly realized I was in over my head. Running 4 days in a row is nearly impossible with my work schedule, and I am just getting back into it after a few months off (first trimester of this pregnancy kicked my butt) so I know I NEED recovery days.

    I cancelled it in time to get my money back, and signed up for a different one that starts tomorrow. It's only 3 days a week for the first 2 weeks, and then bumps up to 4 days a week for the remaining 4 weeks. I'm feeling a lot less stressed out about this one. And the minimum speed is 18 min/mile, which is comforting, because if I have an off day where my body is just not feeling it, I can easily walk that with time to spare.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    Recovery flip flops or barefoot? As you might guess, the running store strongly recommends recovery flip flops or slides over flat sandals (in spring and summer i wear flip flops and sandals).

    On the other hand, I’ve read that it’s much more beneficial to the runner to be barefoot as much as possible...

    Yay or nay?
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @Tramboman you’re doing amazing!!!!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    Thank you! I know you also said to add 2-3 minutes on per mile (if I remember correctly).

    @LoveyChar As others have said the time difference can be quite variable.
    My Road HM Pb 2:12:36. My Trail HM Pb 2:56:12.
    My Trail HM Avg 3:30.
    My Trail HM High ~6:40. Just imagine what a full marathon time would have been for that terrain.
    Sometimes there's more speed walking than running.
    Recovery time - much faster on Trail events.

    @Elise4270 WTH does this mean you are getting a THR??.
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @shanaber THR is total hip replacement.

    Remember the Divorce Lawyer from the Vegas area with more shoes than a Fleet Feet store - he had a THR and still ran - especially the challenge of trails by the pictures he used to post with his brother.

    March goal - more than February. Haven't done a summary of February at all.
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    Thanks all for comments, looking forward to it. Pretty sure we get a 7.5 hour time limit so thank goodness for that extra. I'll probably need it.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    @Tramboman you’re doing amazing!!!!

    Thanks for the positive thoughts!!!
    I'm toying with the idea of adding 2020 kilometers in 2020 as a goal, but not sure if I can actually do it. Once golf season starts, I lose one run a week to golf.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    An interesting article in today's New York Times on Women Marathoners, heading into the Olympic Trials in Atlanta that was staged yesterday. Hopefully you can read without subscribing. I am amazed at marathoners in general. The fact that they are qualifying for the trial with a 2:45 time and I can barely finish 7 miles in an hour and half.🐢



    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/28/sports/womens-olympic-marathon-trials.html
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    Recovery flip flops or barefoot? As you might guess, the running store strongly recommends recovery flip flops or slides over flat sandals (in spring and summer i wear flip flops and sandals).

    On the other hand, I’ve read that it’s much more beneficial to the runner to be barefoot as much as possible...

    Yay or nay?

    I puffy heart my Oofas. The only time I feel like I need recovery footwear is after long runs/races. Oofas feel like walking on air and feel way better than more pounding on my feet.

    I think the ideas behind the barefoot stuff are to “strengthen” the foot and for overall proprioception?

    I’m still going to be wearing my Oofas when my feet are 1/2 size bigger than usual and I just slammed out 50k steps on pavement.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    Duck_Puddle wrote: »
    After slogging my way through the New Orleans marathon at the beginning of February, I’ve been working (mostly resting) my way back from overtraining (wherein among a multitude of other things, my RHR which is normally 55-60, peaked at 84. Now down to about 70. Yikes.).

    I am scheduled to run the Canyonlands half on 3/14. We’ll see. I may try a little jog today to see how it feels.

    I don’t currently have a mileage (or anything) goal nor do I think it’s prudent to set one, but among the OTS issues I’m battling is a loss of mojo/interest. I’m hoping that being part of an active running community will help my running love return.

    Welcome! I’m glad you joined in!

    Thank you!
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    5.2 mile run today, felt nice with breeze blowing.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    halllar wrote: »
    Brand new here and looking for accountability and friendship to get me back on track. I will try for 40 in March. I have a long history of running but due to "Life" my last few years have been almost nothing. I am hoping to change that this year.
    Thank you

    Welcome!
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    halllar wrote: »
    Brand new here and looking for accountability and friendship to get me back on track. I will try for 40 in March. I have a long history of running but due to "Life" my last few years have been almost nothing. I am hoping to change that this year.
    Thank you

    Welcome!
    . Hi and welcome! I need some good friends and accountability too! May I friend you? My post is above yours. I’m new here too. ~ Bernadette

  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    brittanystebbins95 wrote: »
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    brittanystebbins95 wrote: »
    I'm going to set my goal at 40 miles for March. I think I'm going to join a RunBet to keep myself accountable. I don't like wasting money so that'll push me to run more, lol.
    Slowly working my way up there. I don't think I'll ever make it to a full marathon (I work far too much to make time for the training, I don't know how you all do it) but I would like to be able to run a half marathon by next spring.

    I have one week left in my most recent Runbet. I find them really helpful in keeping me accountable but am careful to choose games that are below my planned mileage/time commitment. The one I am currently doing is 30 minutes 4 times per week.

    Yes! I signed up for one two days after it started and quickly realized I was in over my head. Running 4 days in a row is nearly impossible with my work schedule, and I am just getting back into it after a few months off (first trimester of this pregnancy kicked my butt) so I know I NEED recovery days.

    I cancelled it in time to get my money back, and signed up for a different one that starts tomorrow. It's only 3 days a week for the first 2 weeks, and then bumps up to 4 days a week for the remaining 4 weeks. I'm feeling a lot less stressed out about this one. And the minimum speed is 18 min/mile, which is comforting, because if I have an off day where my body is just not feeling it, I can easily walk that with time to spare.

    That one sounds great! I’d be tempted to join it if I wasn’t tied up in a different ine. I try to stick with the 18 min pace ones too so that I can substitute a walk if I feel overtraining might be an issue. I’ve also done one that called for 21 runs over 28 days that start at 0.5 miles and work up to 2 mile runs. The lowest payout I’ve had was $1.80 but most games I’ve had around $3 payout. The threat of losing my $30/40 fee for the game definitely motivates me to keep on track.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    @TheMrWobbly I hope you feel
    better soon!
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    halllar wrote: »
    Brand new here and looking for accountability and friendship to get me back on track. I will try for 40 in March. I have a long history of running but due to "Life" my last few years have been almost nothing. I am hoping to change that this year.
    Thank you

    Welcome!
    . Hi and welcome! I need some good friends and accountability too! May I friend you? My post is above yours. I’m new here too. ~ Bernadette
    Sure! If you track on Strava you might also want to join the Strava group. I find it inspiring to watch everyone getting their training runs in.

  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    halllar wrote: »
    Brand new here and looking for accountability and friendship to get me back on track. I will try for 40 in March. I have a long history of running but due to "Life" my last few years have been almost nothing. I am hoping to change that this year.
    Thank you

    Welcome!
    . Hi and welcome! I need some good friends and accountability too! May I friend you? My post is above yours. I’m new here too. ~ Bernadette
    Sure! If you track on Strava you might also want to join the Strava group. I find it inspiring to watch everyone getting their training runs in.


    Thank you! I will have to check it out.
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member

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    . Just checking different ways to track. 😊
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    @Tramboman Amazing goal setting! I did run the year 2019. Hit 800 for the year. It was fun.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    Hello everyone. What a fantastic group! I am running my first half marathon in 20 days. 3 years ago I started a weight loss journey at 250. I am now 175. I use to be a long distance runner 30 years ago. Picked it up again as part of my workouts. In January I decided I needed a tougher goal to work towards. I signed up for the pride run 13.1 in PHX. Been training ever since. I keep a slow pace but love it. I did 10 miles yesterday at 16:40 a mile. Today is rest day. I will shoot for at least 25 miles a week. I would love any race day tips! I have run 6 mile races, but never a 13.1. I am super nervous but also excited to complete this.... Have a wonderful day all!

    Welcome!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    Recovery flip flops or barefoot? As you might guess, the running store strongly recommends recovery flip flops or slides over flat sandals (in spring and summer i wear flip flops and sandals).

    On the other hand, I’ve read that it’s much more beneficial to the runner to be barefoot as much as possible...

    Yay or nay?

    Okay, this is a new one for me. "Recovery flip flops"? I do not understand this concept. I just wear my regular footwear, or when home, just socks.

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