March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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And extra hugs - OK not hugs but foot tap (have you guys seen that, love it!) to everyone whose race is being cancelled, postponed etc. Kia kaha4
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I worked from home for years, about 10 I think, and I agree setting a schedule is a must. Not just to keep focused but so your workday doesn't start expanding at either end because of demands from your boss or others at work. If I hadn't I would have been on conference calls at 4am and working until 7 or 8pm. I declined all meetings before a reasonable start time for me and shut off my PC at a normal end of the day. I did have leeway I wouldn't have had in an office setting, like going for a run whenever it fit in my schedule and sometimes even during a conference call if I just need to be present and listen. I could do laundry when I wanted and make a healthy breakfast or lunch and not need to take or pack things. After a while I found I got so much more done without all the interruptions in an office setting but I really missed all those interruptions and discussions with others. It can be done and be enjoyable, you can work it out!janejellyroll wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »@LoveyChar I'm dreading it if it comes to working at home. Yes, it's wonderful to wear whatever I want, but I'm sooo terrible at focusing at home. I'm always wanting to get up and mop the floor or something.
@janejellyroll I actually have my office at home, and that was a serious issue for a long time. I eventually learned to get round it by setting a schedule each morning and not allowing myself to cheat! It takes discipline but it can be done.
That's just what I'm going to have to do if it comes to that for me. I'm glad to know someone else was in the same boat but was able to figure it out.
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Sounds like a great training session today @kgirlhart ! I am horrible at keeping a steady pace outside. How do you do it?
@Avidkeo and @janejellyroll Hope you both feel better quickly!
3.25 horrible miles later.....at least I got it done. Not sure what my problem was today, but I'm thinking it was partly due to running after no food, except for a banana 30 minutes prior to heading out, for 7 hours and not enough water before hand either. I just couldn't get in the groove and I felt like I couldn't breathe from the beginning. I did more walking than I intended, but I did it. And, the pace turned out to be 11:41min/mile. I guess this isn't too bad, considering. I really need to figure out how to pace myself outdoors and run slower when I'm having a hard time. With my warm up and cool down walks, I traversed a total of 4.25 miles today.
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@shanaber That's a good list of things I can look forward to if it comes to it! Thank you.1
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Well that was... Entertaining.
Went out. Intending to go slow. Plan called for a pace of around 6:27min/km which is Slow for me (I'm closer to 5:50 for a basic 5k run) which I failed haha, had an average pace of 5:46 oops. Still Hal didn't complain, just congratulated me so that's a positive lol
Anyway, so started out, thought I'd do 8k but at 3k I started to get that uncomfortable need to use the bathroom feeling. It wasnt urgent and I was able to control it, but decided to skip 8k and just do 5. At 4k the urge got a bit worse, at 4.8k I thought I was going to embarrass myself... I managed to hold on, get home and straight to the bathroom. Whew.
So that was an adventure and definitely an appropriate reason to cut a run short eh. Might also be pat of the reason behind the pace...
PS thanks for the suggestion to use the app, I think was @eleanorhawkins7 -
So the way things are going right now, at least here in USA, the entire Spring Race season is pretty much over. Man.7
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Strange times we are living in at the moment. I’m a teacher in London and we’ve all been on tenterhooks waiting to hear if we will close but that’s now been ruled out for the time being. I have my class of 6-7 year olds washing their hands almost constantly, but then those little hands immediately go on shoes, handrails, walls, furniture, in mouths, up noses... it’s a losing battle!
Fortunately I don’t have any races to get frustrated about so just carrying on doing my thing, 3.3 miles at a time! Pleased to note that my speed is improving. I’m not sure if this is due to fitness starting to return, being more familiar with this route now or the effect of it being mostly daylight when I run, but I’ll take it!
March goal: 36 miles
March total: 26.5 miles
2/3: 3.3 m
3/3: 3.3 m
4/3: 3.3m
5/3: 3.3m
6/3: 3.3m
9/3: 3.3m
11/3: 3.3m
12/3: 3.3m
February total: 17.8m
January total: 0m9 -
@Avidkeo Glad you made it home in time and, yes, that's an excellent reason to cut a run short.
I've had those "feelings" before. I was sure I was going to embarrass myself once, but manage to control it. After I got home, I didn't even have to go. Go figure. Great pace, BTW!
@Faebert I sub at a daycare, so I know what you mean. You do what you can and hope for the best, knowing that their immune system is getting a workout and hopefully will be able to fight off whatever they are putting in their orifices. Congratulations on improved speed. That's always nice.
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So how supportive is everyone's other halves when it comes to races. My DH is very supportive of me running, happy I do long runs, and now the kids are older doesn't mind me being out a couple of hrs on a Saturday morning doing my long run because when I get home I usually take the kids out. Especially since we moved to our new town.
But I haven't mentioned to him I'm contemplating a marathon because I know his reaction is going to be "why?"
Not that he won't support me but he won't see the appeal. And would probably have some concerns about the length of time needed for training, even though I feel I have that mostly sorted. So I'm holding off mentioning it until I'm about half way through and actually have a sense if I'm going to go through with it.3 -
So how supportive is everyone's other halves when it comes to races. My DH is very supportive of me running, happy I do long runs, and now the kids are older doesn't mind me being out a couple of hrs on a Saturday morning doing my long run because when I get home I usually take the kids out. Especially since we moved to our new town.
But I haven't mentioned to him I'm contemplating a marathon because I know his reaction is going to be "why?"
Not that he won't support me but he won't see the appeal. And would probably have some concerns about the length of time needed for training, even though I feel I have that mostly sorted. So I'm holding off mentioning it until I'm about half way through and actually have a sense if I'm going to go through with it.
My wife also runs marathons...so umm I guess I do not have much to add, but if she did not she would support me 100% I am sure.2 -
My SO doesn't run @Avidkeo so I try and time my runs when she is at work. She does eat late on a lot of evenings just so I can get a run in that day. I think she knows that I get cross if my training plan is interrupted and I am always much more helpful when I have got a run in. It is just a bit of give and take.5
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So how supportive is everyone's other halves when it comes to races. My DH is very supportive of me running, happy I do long runs, and now the kids are older doesn't mind me being out a couple of hrs on a Saturday morning doing my long run because when I get home I usually take the kids out. Especially since we moved to our new town.
But I haven't mentioned to him I'm contemplating a marathon because I know his reaction is going to be "why?"
Not that he won't support me but he won't see the appeal. And would probably have some concerns about the length of time needed for training, even though I feel I have that mostly sorted. So I'm holding off mentioning it until I'm about half way through and actually have a sense if I'm going to go through with it.
My husband is very supportive as he knows running is my 'thing' and helps keep me sane. Also, he knows, the more he indulges me, the more I will indulge his hobby. Case in point - I'm off to Melbourne for five days to run the Great Ocean Road Half. He's off to Argentina for two weeks to go motorbiking. Sounds about fair right???8 -
@quilteryoyo Yes, you got it done which is more than I can say for myself at this point.
@Faebert Definitely strange times, I'm in a crazy, long line at Walmart right now and it's ridiculous. People are preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse. This lady walked by talking about how people didn't go into mass hysteria over the flu but are overreacting to this. True, true!
@Avidkeo I have mentioned a couple of times before that mine was the reason I ever even ran one to begin with! I have no advice since you said he's supportive. Who cares if he understands the appeal or not? I do what I want to but I've never worried about whether or not my husband understood the appeal, so insignificant. As long as he watches the kids through the long training runs, that's all I needed mine for. But he was my encouragement and support throughout all of it.4 -
So how supportive is everyone's other halves when it comes to races. My DH is very supportive of me running, happy I do long runs, and now the kids are older doesn't mind me being out a couple of hrs on a Saturday morning doing my long run because when I get home I usually take the kids out. Especially since we moved to our new town.
But I haven't mentioned to him I'm contemplating a marathon because I know his reaction is going to be "why?"
Not that he won't support me but he won't see the appeal. And would probably have some concerns about the length of time needed for training, even though I feel I have that mostly sorted. So I'm holding off mentioning it until I'm about half way through and actually have a sense if I'm going to go through with it.
Not very. Even though my training runs are at 4am while she is sleeping, or in the evening in winter when she is just watching TV, she always gives me attitude. I've learned to ignore it, but it's still there hovering like a cloud. I have no problem if she wants to go do something by herself or with friends, but she hardly goes anywhere.
But it's fine.8 -
So on a separate but similar note, mine is registered for a Marathon a year from now. He's bought a Garmin and new shoes and never runs. I wish he would, I really do. Plus he's considering running one in 6 1/2 months. If he got into Marathon ready mode and shape, I'd be thrilled!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a long road...2
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@Avidkeo My husband is pretty supportive of my training schedule. I’m supportive of his need to spend time in his garage away from the family. It works 😂
@PastorVincent yep, spring race season 2020 is toast. Rock&Roll organization finally put out a statement today, about 24 hours after DC publicly pulled their permits. They’re calling it postponed, really really hope they are able to pull off a make up date in 2020. For a lot of reasons. I’m hoping this works itself out in a matter of weeks instead of months, but I don’t know.
3 miles today.2 -
@Avidkeo I have no SO at this time. I did tell my mom & dad that I had signed up for a HM and their question was "Why?" I can't remember what I told them...I think I said for my health, to give me a goal, and that most races support a charitable organization. They also wonder why I would pay to run a race - like someone should be paying me to do it. Wouldn't that be nice? They are very supportive, just don't understand it. That's fine. I don't think many of my "real" friends understand it. That's why you all are so important!10
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I should clarify he would never stop me. And now we have moved and he gets to do his hobby, there is a lot less concern because we have a much better balance here. In our old place he didn't really have a hobby at all. I floated the idea of doing a full marathon then and he wasn't keen, but he probably just saw all the extra time.
So I know he would be supportive, and even be at the finish line. I just expect a "why" with an eye roll and a good luck.
He is most definitely not a runner. @scott6255 hugs. I am lucky he is more ambivalent than openly hostile. I am sorry your wife doesn't see the benefits. Even my husband acknowledges that I'm much happier running, to the point he comments if I haven't been for a run in a few days.4 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@Avidkeo I have no SO at this time. I did tell my mom & dad that I had signed up for a HM and their question was "Why?" I can't remember what I told them...I think I said for my health, to give me a goal, and that most races support a charitable organization. They also wonder why I would pay to run a race - like someone should be paying me to do it. Wouldn't that be nice? They are very supportive, just don't understand it. That's fine. I don't think many of my "real" friends understand it. That's why you all are so important!
This sums it up nicely.5
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