March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,535 Member
    @katharmonic You have amazing mileage! I have thought about doing a streak, but I really feel like I need at least one day a week as a complete rest day.

    Great job @SassyBelle070707 ! Love you pup picture too.

    @skippygirlsmom Sorry to hear about all of the issues that have kept you from running. Are you allowed to run outside now?

    Congratulations to everyone who has made their March goal!
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    March Goal: 90 Miles

    3/1: 7.62 miles
    3/2: 5.05 miles
    3/3: 5.02 miles
    3/5: 5.05 miles
    3/8: 7.60 miles
    3/10: 5.32 miles
    3/11: 5.26 miles
    3/12: 5.25 miles
    3/14: 9.05 miles
    3/16: 5.55 miles
    3/17: 5.35 miles
    3/18: 5.02 miles
    3/22: 9.02 miles
    3/24: 6.25 miles
    3/25: 5.52 miles
    3/26: 5.05 miles
    3/29: 10.03 miles
    3/31: 5.30 miles



    112.31/90 miles completed for March

    311.39/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders

    5.3 miles this morning to finish out March with 112.3 miles. It was a nice, easy run. I'm really glad that I am still able to get outside and run. It would be much harder to deal with all of this stress if I couldn't. I was thinking about those who are confined indoors and I really am proud of you for sticking to your running, and running a HM on the treadmill (I'm thinking of you @eleanorhawkins).

    @hamsterwheel Great job on your HM! I love that you are wearing the bib!

    @noblesheep So sorry to hear about your relationship woes.

    I hope everyone is staying safe and sane! See you all over in the April thread!


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    2020 races:
    5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon 🤞

    I'm totally with you on still being able to run outside.
    And thanks on the HM. I figured I should wear it to make it feel "real"....I did get some smiles along the way which helped.
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Way to go, @SassyBelle070707

    Ditto!
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    dewit wrote: »
    Hello all! 🙋‍♀️ I did run this month! 🏃‍♀️ Dreaming of a 6k or 10k. 😴 I'll run my own, if there is none this summer. Not even sure I want to run in a crowd... 🤔
    So here are my numbers:

    Total km ran: 31.
    3/11: 5.3k in 46.5 min
    3/13: 5k in 39 min
    3/18: 4k in 24 min
    3/20: 5.3k in 33 min
    3/25: 5.5k in 40 min
    3/27: 6k in 37 min

    I can also see progress! (first run does not count, I wasn't alone and needed to addapt my pace.

    Total 270 km (approx.) of biking:
    3/2: 25k, 90 min
    3/3: 25k, 90 min
    3/4: 25k, 90 min
    3/5: 11k, 40 min
    3/6: 5k, 20 min
    3/7: 7k, 40 min (leisurely)
    3/9: 27k, 100 min
    3/10: 12k, 45 min
    3/11: 12k, 45 min
    3/12: 27k, 100 min
    3/13: 7k, 35 min
    3/14: 14k, 90 min (leisurely)
    3/16: 25k, 80 min
    3/17: 5k, 15 min
    3/27: 3k, 20 min (leisurely)
    3/28: 20k, 90 min (leisurely)
    3/29: 20k, 90 min (leisurely)

    Running is not my main fitness activity, so I am still happy I do that as well. 🙂 Thinking of you and of reporting has been a motivator. 🌻 I also made good friends in this thread, which I am happy about. 🙋‍♀️

    Stay healthy and hoping you all can keep on running.🏃‍♀️ As long as we are allowed to do outdoor sports, I am not complaining! 👍 I could be worse!

    🤗

    Looking great! I just wanted to say that all of the runs I have been doing went Virtual. So, You can run right around your house. Record with an app. I use Strava. Also, Run The Year is a website that now offers a virtual option too. If that helps. Have a great day. :)
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    Sorry catching up from last week, I gotta stay off TikTok it takes me away from important stuff like you guys.

    Great job to everyone meeting their goals and before the end of the month!!

    @shanaber just read your post from Saturday, BRAVO!!! I have a jacket from Skirt Sport and I brought one for Skip too and she loves it. I haven’t worn mine yet. I have like one or two running “skirts” and honestly I hate them, though they seem to look adorable on others and they love them.

    @Avidkeo my heart goes out to you, you are truly selfless, thank you for all you do

    @PastorVincent I don’t know about your weather but it’s 90 here one day and 50, then 75 every day is crap shoot. But ask soon as you get used to 80 it drops down again, it’s like MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

    @Elise4270 let’s hope we see that downward trend soon here.

    Hugs @noblsheep

    @AlphaHowls glad to see you haven’t slowed down in the last couple months I’ve been away

    @SassyBelle070707 Woohoo! Super job!!!! Sweet puppy too.

    @janejellyroll sorry about your marathon, keep training hopefully things will go back to some sort of normal and you’ll be all ready to sign up for another. My daughter signed up for a virtual half to keep her going.

    I so need to get myself together here with my running. I love to run, LOVE TO RUN. I feel like I was always hurt, broken ribs from a running fall, then screwed up knees from a running fall (do you see a pattern here), then Skip was very sick and I spent months running her from doctor to doctor test to test to find what was wrong with her. Thankfully we figured it out, she had surgery and is doing great, even ran her first full marathon in March. In October I had foot surgery that wasn’t going to be a big deal, well until he got in there and saw more wrong. Doctor said no running for 3 month WTF say what you said 6 weeks at the most. So I ran a trail race in November and could hardly walk for days, okay he said smart *kitten* and put me in a boot for at least 3 weeks, meanie. Started to run a little in December. But my speed and stamina was GONE (not that was a fast, but 58 year old mom fast), I gained lots of weight and basically miserable. So here we are in March, back in December the doctor didn’t lie, said it would be at least another 6 months for the swelling and pain to go away in my foot. It hurts after, sometimes during a run, and it’s still swollen. But it’s time to get myself together and get out there. So now I said it out loud therefore I must do it.

    I’m in Alabama we are supposed to stay home unless we are at places like the grocery store, we can still do take out food with curbside service. All non essential places are supposed to be closed, nail salons, clothing stores, basically any place that doesn’t sell food. I’m going to work even though I have the option to tele-work, it’s just easier from my office than my kitchen table. There’s hardly anyone here and no one on my side of the building, I clorex wipe everything in my path ha ha. Skip is doing college from home and working. She works at a place called Chicken Salad Chick and quite a few of the employees are staying home per their parents instructions. We talked about it and she feels safe there is doing all she can to keep herself that way and wants to help keep her employer in business, so I have told her to do what she thinks is best as long as it’s within government guidelines. Except for running with me she has had ZERO social interaction, another good reason to be at work, let’s her see a face besides my own in person.

    Geesh I’m just going on and on. I’ll stop there, hope you all aren't sleeping

    Thank you! I did it virtually! You can stay safe and well and run outside right where you are. Go for it! Start again. There is always a new day, new beginning. You got this.
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    @SassyBelle070707 well done!

    Thank you! I am so proud of myself. Life goal completed! Check!
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    My June marathon just cancelled. I know people are going through a lot of real life serious stuff right now, but I can't help feeling demoralized and upset right now. I'm going to give myself a hour of self-pity and then figure out what I want my training to look like for the rest of spring/early summer.

    They're offering a virtual option where we still get our shirt and medal. I'm thinking about doing it, at least that way I don't have to really change my training plan for the year.

    That is what I did! I did the PHX Pride series 13.1 Virtually. Should be getting my medal and shirt soon. Go for it anyway! You work hard to do it.

  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »

    @skippygirlsmom Sorry to hear about all of the issues that have kept you from running. Are you allowed to run outside now?

    @quilteryoyo yes he told me in January I could run now. I've been running but not consistently enough to make me happy.

    Thanks @SassyBelle070707
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    Great running @SassyBelle070707

    I am staying in doors as much as I can so my first run of the week. New PB for 10k at 58:20 which is well over a minute quicker than previously. I have no idea where the recent pace comes from however I will accept it with gratitude and see if further improvement come my way so I don't finish last in my age group when parkrun re-opens 😊

    Great job on the time for a 10K. When I was 18 I could run at that pace. LOL Now at 48 I started running again and I run 14:30 miles finally. Getting better.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,870 Member
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    Now to get to work from my kitchen office lol (very dangerous for obvious reasons).

    I started working from home yesterday and deliberating set my office up in a spare bedroom upstairs away from the kitchen! Plus the views are better up here.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    My June marathon just cancelled. I know people are going through a lot of real life serious stuff right now, but I can't help feeling demoralized and upset right now. I'm going to give myself a hour of self-pity and then figure out what I want my training to look like for the rest of spring/early summer.

    They're offering a virtual option where we still get our shirt and medal. I'm thinking about doing it, at least that way I don't have to really change my training plan for the year.

    That is what I did! I did the PHX Pride series 13.1 Virtually. Should be getting my medal and shirt soon. Go for it anyway! You work hard to do it.

    That's what I needed to hear today. Thanks! <3
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    My June marathon just cancelled. I know people are going through a lot of real life serious stuff right now, but I can't help feeling demoralized and upset right now. I'm going to give myself a hour of self-pity and then figure out what I want my training to look like for the rest of spring/early summer.

    They're offering a virtual option where we still get our shirt and medal. I'm thinking about doing it, at least that way I don't have to really change my training plan for the year.

    That is what I did! I did the PHX Pride series 13.1 Virtually. Should be getting my medal and shirt soon. Go for it anyway! You work hard to do it.

    That's what I needed to hear today. Thanks! <3

    Yes although my attempt was not as I had hoped, I still finished and it felt good doing so. You will be glad you did!
  • SassyBelle070707
    SassyBelle070707 Posts: 37 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    SassyBelle070707 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    My June marathon just cancelled. I know people are going through a lot of real life serious stuff right now, but I can't help feeling demoralized and upset right now. I'm going to give myself a hour of self-pity and then figure out what I want my training to look like for the rest of spring/early summer.

    They're offering a virtual option where we still get our shirt and medal. I'm thinking about doing it, at least that way I don't have to really change my training plan for the year.

    That is what I did! I did the PHX Pride series 13.1 Virtually. Should be getting my medal and shirt soon. Go for it anyway! You work hard to do it.

    That's what I needed to hear today. Thanks! <3

    ABSOLUTLEY! :) You got this! I cannot wait to hear when you are done. YAY
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    Last run of the month = 3.2 miles + 2 mile walk and now it's time for strength training!
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @hamsterwheel6 Truth! I am relegated to the kitchen table now that hubs took over the office....I am staring at the pantry as we speak and those Mediterranean veggie chips are calling me.....again. Not good.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    @shanaber Wow - great pictures! Hobbes looks like he is saying "More food, less bird watching!"
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    bearly63 wrote: »
    @hamsterwheel6 Truth! I am relegated to the kitchen table now that hubs took over the office....I am staring at the pantry as we speak and those Mediterranean veggie chips are calling me.....again. Not good.

    Virtual high five on that...I'm with ya! Another reason I need to keep running. LOL
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @shanaber love the pics! Beautiful!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    @shanaber Wow - great pictures! Hobbes looks like he is saying "More food, less bird watching!"

    HA! Totally see that. And love the pics. Sadly the crowds will get worse as this wears on into better weather.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,535 Member
    Nice pictures @shanaber. I agree with @janejellyroll . Hobbes is wanting either more food or more running and less bird watching. He does look a little bit annoyed. :wink:
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @shanaber Where is that trail? Very cool pics of the bird. And Hobbes has on his game face. Love it.

    The ring tail cat scared the *kitten* out of me when I approached the cage...she or he lunged and bared its teeth. I aged like 5 years. Reminded me of the scene from Elf when he tries to hug the raccoon. Not cool!

    @Camaramandy648 Hope the IT band improves! How do you cook beets? Roast them? I need to try some.




    _______________________
    March – Sidelined Boo!!!!
    Race: Cap 10K ATX - April 5th - Cancelled

    3/1 -7 miles - ouch😆
    3/2 -Yoga
    3/3 -Strength training/cycle
    3/4 – Cardio Medley – Rower,Stairstepper,Bike,Elliptical
    3/5 – 6 mile walk
    3/6 – Strength/PT circuit, cycle
    3/7 – 2.7 mile walk/ Power Yoga
    3/8 – 6.1 mile walk, very slow pace
    3/9-3/12 - Denied, Moped, complained,
    3/13 – Cycled for 4 miles, slow pace
    3/14 – Going to try a Peloton at their store
    3/15 – Cycled 8.5 miles on my running trail
    3/16 – Cycled 6 miles at gym
    3/17 – Nuttin
    3/18 – Cycled 6 miles/rowed for 10 min.
    3/19 – Cycled 6 miles
    3/20 - Cycled 15 miles
    3/21 – Cycled 5 miles
    3/22 - Cycled 8 miles
    3/23 – Cycled 6.5 miles
    3/24 – Cycled 12 miles
    3/25 – Cycled 11 miles
    3/26 – Cycled 7 miles
    3/27 – Cycled 15 miles
    3/28 – Cycled 20 miles
    3/29 – Cycled 7 miles
    3/30 – Cycled 20 miles
    3/31 – Cycled 15.5 miles
    Total Run/Walk Mileage: 21.8
    Total Bike/Row Mileage: 172.5 miles Made it to Houston....go Astros!⭐
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @bearly63 - yep they are cute 'wild' animals!
    The trail is along the Santa Ana river about a mile or less from my house. Do you remember the Santa Ana River bike trail? It is across on the other side of the river - if you look at the bird pictures, the bike trail is right above the cement at the top of the rocks on the opposite side.
    Not sure if these places, streets will be any that you remember... They created another short trail on the Anaheim side of the river initially from Lincoln to Ball (1.5 miles) and now an extension from Lincoln to near Glassell and the 91 fwy and they are working on a further extension north, possibly (eventually) connecting with the bike trail in Yorba Linda.
    Where I took the picture is actually on the service road for the water district. We used to run it before the trail was put in and not too many people go out there - they stick to the actual trail
    Here's a picture that shows the trail near my house and I have indicated where the dirt service road is in relation to the trail. The actual river and then the bike trail are beyond the dirt but you can't see them in this picture. The visible water is part of the bird preserve and is drawn off the river. It also replenishes the underground water supply.
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  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    edited April 2020
    bearly63 wrote: »

    The ring tail cat scared the *kitten* out of me when I approached the cage...she or he lunged and bared its teeth. I aged like 5 years. Reminded me of the scene from Elf when he tries to hug the raccoon. Not cool!

    I love the ringtail! It looks so nervous. “I think I ate the wrong marshmallow...” I didn’t realize they lived in North America, silly me.

    This is our raccoon baby from last spring waiting with my husband at the vet’s office. His momma was apparently killed by a dog, his brother had to be put to sleep with injuries, and he had a broken leg. We got him into a foster home with lots of other raccoons and he did well and was released. But... surprise ending! Apparently male raccoons sometimes travel as far as 18 miles. And so did this guy. A raccoon with a limp walked right up to me in my backyard and said hi. He hung around a few days, then later we saw him with a lady friend, then we didn’t see him again. But I wonder if the ones in the storeroom are his gf’s babies.
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    Note that we don’t have raccoon rabies in our area. If you live in an area with raccoon rabies definitely don’t do this.

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