March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@emmamcgarity Aww thanks - you are so sweet! I am sticking to the no running or walking (beyond daily mobility) and a few walks to the mailbox to get Vitamin D. But I have been cycling everyday - low impact rides. Every now and then, I feel it in my hip area but I am hoping its just the "edema" that had built up around the fracture. Looking forward to getting back to the lake at some point.
I have watched a few videos by this running coach guy to focus on my glutes so I stay balanced with all the cycling. Good for the back too.
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OH!! And I almost forgot the other win from today’s run. As it relates to my “fat and out of shape,” declaration: the stuff up above, indicates some progress on the “out of shape” end of the equation.... but the other bit, I realized about half a mile in that I really needed to cinch the straps on my Wunjo pack. So, even if the scale is yet to agree, apparently I am also making SOME progress on the “fat” half of the equation.9
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So I am out 4 miles into a planned 17 mile run and it starts to rain. No big deal.
Then I hear thunder, but it is far off.
Then I hear thunder and it is a bit closer.
Something tells me "GET HOME" - I make it home just before the sky opens up and reports of tornados.
Yeah, I will run in lots of weather but "rain-wrapped tornado" is not one of them!
Ah well. I guess "stay at home" has just been upgraded to "shelter in place"
ETA: I DID check the weather before I set up. LIght rain was called for about 3 hours after I started. That was it.12 -
@katharmonic Great run! Love the beaver picture!
@hamsterwheel6 Good luck on your HM tomorrow!
@MegaMooseEsq I'm glad you were able to work things out with your employer. I'm sure that is a big load lifted from your shoulders. Hope you are able to get out for some runs, or at least some outdoor time. That usually lifts my spirits. Hugs!
@bearly63 Glad your son is feeling better. Hope he has a quick recovery.
WTG @hanlonsk ! Progress is a real motivator, for me anyway!
@PastorVincent I'm glad you made it home before the weather got too bad. Also hope the tornadoes stayed away.2 -
3/2 – 6.56 miles
3/3 – 3.10 miles
3/4 - 5.01 miles
3/5 – 3.25 miles
3/6 – 5.07 miles
3/7 – 14.07 miles
3/9 – 5.11 miles
3/11 – 5.05 miles
3/14 – 15.49 miles (Peyton’s Wild and Wacky 50k – 2 person relay)
3/16 – 5.67 miles
3/18 – 5.16 miles (am); 1.03 (pm)
3/20 – 5.53 mile birthday run
3/21 – 10 miles
3/22 – 9 miles + 1.57 walk
3/25 – 5.07 miles
3/26 – 3.26 miles
3/27 – 5.51 miles
3/28 – 13.12 miles
126.8/100 miles
It was a beautiful morning for a run. The tulips and daffodils were in bloom and the cherry trees were blossoming. I didn’t have my phone with me or I would have taken pictures to share with those of you who are either stuck inside or can’t venture too far from home. It was a nice 65F at the start. By the time I finished the sun was out and the temp was rising. I met four other friends and we ran 3 miles together (at a safe distance) before I split off. I then continued on by myself and a few miles later I saw a couple of other friends and ran with them for about 3 miles. They do the walk/run method so that’s what I did also while I was with them. I ended up doing 13.1 and I’m calling it my Quarantine Half. I was registered to run a half marathon last Saturday that was postponed and a 5K today that was also postponed. Maybe I will get the 5K in tomorrow.
@quilteryoyo – Congratulations on your run! Beautiful pictures. Is that trail in Greenville? I carry water with me for most runs over 5 miles especially in the warmer weather.
@avidkeo – Oh what a struggle. I have no advice on whether you should distance yourself from your hubby and kids. Just a virtual hug for you and all those on the front lines.
@kgirlhart – How is your son doing? Glad to be back in the US?
All right @emmamcgarity find that running mojo – our RTY team needs you! And, of course, you will feel better for doing it!
@katharmonic – your workouts are so inspirational!
@hamsterwheel6 – good luck with your HM tomorrow!
Hugs for you too @MegaMooseEsq
@bearly63 – so glad your son is doing well!
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wrote: »So not only did I run, I ran almost as far as I had hoped to, and I even showed some progress!!
Well done!
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@Teresa502 yes ma’am! Heading out as soon as this rain storm passes!2
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »I forgot to mention my first run in 6 days yesterday which was just a general 5 mile 'see how you feel' run and I equalled my PB for 5k at 29:30 which I've only done once before and my second best time is 30:16.
Hey, well done!!
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brittanystebbins95 wrote: »5 more miles and I'm at goal! I was going to run yesterday after work, because it was so beautiful out. It was 55 degrees and sunny, and its been in the upper 30's and windy and wet the last week or so. I had a bit of a headache so was already second guessing it, but then I realized... it's Friday evening. And its nice out. Everyone and their brother is going to be out. Having a reactive dog, I decided I might just skip it and save myself the extra head pain and run today and tomorrow, because its going to rain. I like running in the rain. It's peaceful.
So did you get to run in the rain?0 -
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@Teresa502 Thanks! He is well and he is glad to be back. He's disappointed though because he hasn't been able to see anyone yet and I think he was really looking forward to that.2
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@Teresa502 Glad you had a good run and got your HM done! Bonus to get to run with friends! Thanks. Yes, that trail is in Greeneville, well, actually Tusculum. It's called the Tusculum Trail.
I got my new running skort in the mail yesterday. I hope to get to run in it next week and see how I like it. Another purchase may be on the horizon if I do. It's from Dona Jo Brand. I got it because it has big pockets in the undershorts where I can carry my phone and keys without fear of losing them. Does anyone else run in these? If so, what's your review?
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quilteryoyo wrote: »@Teresa502 Glad you had a good run and got your HM done! Bonus to get to run with friends! Thanks. Yes, that trail is in Greeneville, well, actually Tusculum. It's called the Tusculum Trail.
I got my new running skort in the mail yesterday. I hope to get to run in it next week and see how I like it. Another purchase may be on the horizon if I do. It's from Dona Jo Brand. I got it because it has big pockets in the undershorts where I can carry my phone and keys without fear of losing them. Does anyone else run in these? If so, what's your review?
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PastorVincent wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »5 more miles and I'm at goal! I was going to run yesterday after work, because it was so beautiful out. It was 55 degrees and sunny, and its been in the upper 30's and windy and wet the last week or so. I had a bit of a headache so was already second guessing it, but then I realized... it's Friday evening. And its nice out. Everyone and their brother is going to be out. Having a reactive dog, I decided I might just skip it and save myself the extra head pain and run today and tomorrow, because its going to rain. I like running in the rain. It's peaceful.
So did you get to run in the rain?
Not yet! I still have almost an hour of work lol1 -
@Teresa502 I'll keep those brands in mind if these don't work out.
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@quilteryoyo I have never heard of or seen a running skirt until now. You look cute it in, happy running to you!1
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@quilteryoyo - congratulations on your long run!
@avidkeo - just wanted to say sorry you are in this situation and I appreciate what you and the medical community are doing for all of us!
This morning I did the Cardio Lit workout from MM100. After I was done, I put a long sleeve shirt on and went on a short run to cool off from the workout. The breeze felt nice and I was glad to be out before the rain started. When I finished the run, I did the stretching/yoga workout from MM100. I talked my daughter into doing that one with me, which was nice as it made it go by quicker. We were laughing at each other as we both had trouble with the balancing parts.5 -
@quilteryoyo Those look great on you! I never thought I would run in a skort, I have big ole thunder thighs, so the thought of anything cute for me to run in was out. It was what I could find that could fit my tree trunk legs that would stay down when I ran. When I started training for my duathalon, I got a pair of tri-shorts and they were wonderful! I got a 2nd pair and used them for a few years, adding in a couple pairs of spandex shorts along they way. Last year, I was in a TJ Maxx and saw a cute running skort, so I thought I would try it on, and it fit! So, I did my 1st run in it, then ordered some body glide, and have found I LOVE running in it! I found another skort in a charity shop over the winter, and will be rotating them this summer. I love the length of yours.
I did go on the sites you and @Teresa502 suggested and I'm afraind I'm too cheap for them, though, no matter HOW cute they are.3 -
Hey all.
Well we've decided I'm going to self isolate at home for now. So starting tomorrow after work, I'll be living in our basement. We have a bedroom downstairs, that you only access from the garage. So I'll be going there when. I get home, I may join the family for dinner, just eat 2m away, or probably and up taking my dinner away.
Going to Skype the kids every day. This is short term for the first week, see how it goes. If work has accommodation available, I'm going to take it, because this seems like a unique form of torture, but I think worth it to protect them.
Well, at least I can still run!16 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@Teresa502 Glad you had a good run and got your HM done! Bonus to get to run with friends! Thanks. Yes, that trail is in Greeneville, well, actually Tusculum. It's called the Tusculum Trail.
I got my new running skort in the mail yesterday. I hope to get to run in it next week and see how I like it. Another purchase may be on the horizon if I do. It's from Dona Jo Brand. I got it because it has big pockets in the undershorts where I can carry my phone and keys without fear of losing them. Does anyone else run in these? If so, what's your review?
That is really cute! I picked up my first crumbling skirt at Target. It’s really comfortable and I’m liking it better than my capri leggings or shorts. I’ve posted a couple of recent photos of it in the spoiler.
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