June 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@hamsterwheel6 Glad the vest is working out for you. I don't have one yet, so I'm no help.
I'm glad you are okay @Avidkeo ! Hopefully the Noxgear will help you be more visible.
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@hamsterwheel6 we haven't had any issues with it leaking from the mouth piece. Ours you actually need to bite to release the water. I let the hose go down the right side of my chest, that's the side it comes from the back and then I loop it back up the left side like a big U and then the nozzle for drinking is about 3" from my mouth. I'm glad you had no chafing issues.1
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »@hamsterwheel6 we haven't had any issues with it leaking from the mouth piece. Ours you actually need to bite to release the water. I let the hose go down the right side of my chest, that's the side it comes from the back and then I loop it back up the left side like a big U and then the nozzle for drinking is about 3" from my mouth. I'm glad you had no chafing issues.
Ok I’ll try that with the hose again. I’m sure it will just be trial and error until I find something that works, thanks!1 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@hamsterwheel6 Glad the vest is working out for you. I don't have one yet, so I'm no help.
I'm glad you are okay @Avidkeo ! Hopefully the Noxgear will help you be more visible.
Yes I’m pretty happy with it, but I will know more on my long run outside on Saturday!1 -
@Lexigraph - @ddmom0811 cycles outside and runs and now also has a peloton. She sometimes posts here about both. I have a bike... I know how to ride one but never figured out how to use the gears and hand brakes so I am rather intimidated by it. I keep thinking I should try since we live really close to a bike path that runs all the way to the beach.
@Tramboman - I have fortunately not had to take statins but my brother and uncle both had terrible side affects. Mostly it made their legs ache like really terrible growing pains like when you were a kid? My uncle was very active, hiking , etc. and it basically sidelined him for months until they found an alternative. Hope you don't have similar issues.
@teresa502 - love the mask! Have fun at your 'real' race!
@skippygirlsmom - have fun at your trail race too!
@hamsterwheel6 - I have an Osprey vest and it has the mouthpiece you have to bite too to get water so no leaking. It also has a little magnetic clip that keeps the hose and mouthpiece in place right in front. I don't know about yours but one thing I struggled with was how to wash the vest itself since it gets so sweaty. I take it in the shower to rinse it off and hang it to dry. Every few runs I was it with a really mild soap in the sink.
Monthly Question - I have done strength training (2 x week or more) with a trainer longer than I have run (he got me started running). Like @noblsheep says there is something empowering and confidence building about being strong and I love knowing I am physically strong. I have been trying to do at home workouts but find them pretty boring and I am limited on the equipment and weights that I have at home. Unfortunately I am not sure when I will feel comfortable going back to the gym. They are reopening here tomorrow. I have also been doing some online 'fun' workout classes - more like plyometrics meets yoga and pilates. I also run agility with Hobbes the Vizsla. It is a good physical and mental challenge for both of us. I love walking with him, running with him or just sitting on a bench and watching whatever he watches... anything that involves him is fun for me, calms me and helps me emotionally.
Speaking of agility class we were able to attend our first class on Monday since early March. So much fun and excitement!
I didn't run the last few days because it was so hot here and life got in the way too. Today (typically a non-running day) I decided to go out anyway. The heat was better and didn't feel terrible at the time even though it was close to 90F. I have been drinking a ton of water though but that could just be because it is so dry right now. Next couple of days it is only supposed to be in the low 80's and cooling off over night so it should be much better for running. Assuming I can get up and out early enough.
Date..........Miles........Total
06/01.......5.95..........5.95
06/02.......0.00..........5.95
06/03.......5.45........11.40
06/04.......0.00........11.40
06/05.......6.51........17.91
06/06.......4.59........22.50
06/07.......0.00........22.50
06/08.......4.46........26.96 - Agility Class!
06/09.......0.00........26.96
06/10.......0.00........26.96
06/11.......5.30........32.26
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 785.71/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon8 -
0612-4.5k, total-26k goal-100k
Hot short run in the morning. Didn't get much sleep last night but at least it's Friday.
Gym tonight. Hope I don't fall asleep before then.4 -
hamsterwheel6 wrote: »skippygirlsmom wrote: »@hamsterwheel6 we haven't had any issues with it leaking from the mouth piece. Ours you actually need to bite to release the water. I let the hose go down the right side of my chest, that's the side it comes from the back and then I loop it back up the left side like a big U and then the nozzle for drinking is about 3" from my mouth. I'm glad you had no chafing issues.
Ok I’ll try that with the hose again. I’m sure it will just be trial and error until I find something that works, thanks!
Yeah, the hose should not leak.
I run the hose over my shoulder and behind the top strap on the hydration pack, that keeps it in place while I run.0 -
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6-1 7k moderate
6-2 7k moderate
6-3 7k easy
6-4 7k moderately easy
6-5 7k easily moderate
6-6 7k slow
6-7 7k moderate
6-8 rest
6-9 7k moderately easy
6-10 7k easy
6-11 7k easy
6-12 7k moderate
June Total: 77k
June Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
2020 Total through May: 900k
Sunny, low 60s F, and an occasional cooling breeze made for a nice run.
I think I was trying to blame the aches and pains of old age on statin side effects in a humorous way.
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
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020k in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
9-19 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson, OH
10-11 Haunted Hustle 5k, Aurora, OH4 -
6/1: 1.75m
6/2: 5.5m
6/3: 6m
6/4: 5m
6/5: 2m
6/6: 6.5m, 4m
6/7: 11.75m
6/8: 1.75m, 1.25m
6/9: 4m
6/10: 2.25m
6/11: 4m
6/12: 2m
I just bought new shoes and then I saw these tropical print ones. https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/adrenaline-gts-20-womens-road-running-shoe/1202961B453.050.html
Doing my best to resist. I have two pairs that I alternate and I have about a hundred miles left on my older shoes before they need to be replaced. But they're so perfect for summer!4 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
06/01/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 3.5
06/02/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 6.8
06/03/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 9.3
06/04/20 :::: 3.4 :::: 12.7
06/05/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 15.9
06/06/20 :::: 6.8 :::: 22.7
06/07/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 27.7
06/08/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 30.8
06/09/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 33.9
06/10/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 38.9
06/11/20 :::: 6.0 :::: 45.0
06/12/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 48.0
Lovely morning for a run that I didn't want to do, but am glad that I have done.
Have a great Friday everyone.
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janejellyroll wrote: »6/1: 1.75m
6/2: 5.5m
6/3: 6m
6/4: 5m
6/5: 2m
6/6: 6.5m, 4m
6/7: 11.75m
6/8: 1.75m, 1.25m
6/9: 4m
6/10: 2.25m
6/11: 4m
6/12: 2m
I just bought new shoes and then I saw these tropical print ones. https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/adrenaline-gts-20-womens-road-running-shoe/1202961B453.050.html
Doing my best to resist. I have two pairs that I alternate and I have about a hundred miles left on my older shoes before they need to be replaced. But they're so perfect for summer!
100 miles is not a lot, you might want to grab them while they are in stock and stash them someplace.3 -
Added another 1.92 miles today to my total - bringing me to 5.7 miles this first week (for me)
To be honest, I had been doubting that I would even make it this far or be this consistent (the C25K plan is 3x/wk). The real test is next week since I've never made it through the second week of this program; but I think I've got it this time9 -
6/1 – 4
6/2 – 5
6/3 – 4
6/4 – 4
6/5 – 4
6/6 – 3
6/7 – 3
6/8 – 5
6/9 – 4 with Champ
6/10 – 2 with Macy and Champ – walking
6/11 – 5
6/12 - 5
48 of 100 miles
Races:
Mother’s Day Virtual 5K – done
Retro Run Virtual 5K – done
Rona on the Run - Virtual for St. Jude benefit - done
Keep Moving Huntsville - at least one mile a day 1 - 31 May - done
The Big Run - June 3 - done
NEGU virtual run - June - Team NEGU helping support kids with cancer
Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June - Sept
Flora-Bama 600K - Virtual race from Huntsville AL to the Florida Alabama state line in Orange Beach6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »6/1: 1.75m
6/2: 5.5m
6/3: 6m
6/4: 5m
6/5: 2m
6/6: 6.5m, 4m
6/7: 11.75m
6/8: 1.75m, 1.25m
6/9: 4m
6/10: 2.25m
6/11: 4m
6/12: 2m
I just bought new shoes and then I saw these tropical print ones. https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/adrenaline-gts-20-womens-road-running-shoe/1202961B453.050.html
Doing my best to resist. I have two pairs that I alternate and I have about a hundred miles left on my older shoes before they need to be replaced. But they're so perfect for summer!
100 miles is not a lot, you might want to grab them while they are in stock and stash them someplace.
I knew there was a reason I posted this here.5 -
@janejellyroll Love those shoes! Unfortunately they are already out in my size.
I got 5.2 miles in today - my 52nd birthday is Sunday which would ordinarily be my next run day, but I’m doing a timed mile trial on Monday which I wanted to be rested for. So I may run on my bday or I may not, nice to have it out of the way.
So far the dawn thing is working out nicely. It was 63 degrees and perfect running weather. Being up and outside this early also meant I met the raccoon who lives in my storeroom on her way home for the night. She has two babies now! There’s nothing in there she can hurt so we just avoid one another normally.4 -
natacosupreme wrote: »Added another 1.92 miles today to my total - bringing me to 5.7 miles this first week (for me)
To be honest, I had been doubting that I would even make it this far or be this consistent (the C25K plan is 3x/wk). The real test is next week since I've never made it through the second week of this program; but I think I've got it this time
You can do it!!!!!0 -
02/06 9km
04/06 7km
06/06 7km
08/06 7km
10/06 7km
Total 37km of 75km for June
I'm doing well on my distance, not so much on the actual logging of it! Oops. I'm off in a moment to lay down another 5km, ahead of the planned 10km on Sunday morning. I'm really looking forward to that one. Then we'll see. I hope everyone is having a happy Friday!
Goals for the year:
1. Get back down to a decent running weight (currently set at 160lb)
2. Run a sub-60 minute 10K
3. Run a race this year, hopefully.
Current races planned:
14/06 Lincoln 10K - Postponed. Running for fun instead
17/10 Autumn Richmond Riverside Run (10K)
01/11 Lincoln 10K - new date. Here's hoping3 -
@natacosupreme Way to stay consistent....you got this. We will keep you accountable
@janejellyroll Love those shoes. Get 'em asap. Added bonus? They will never show dirt!
@shanaber So glad that agility class is back on. Sounds like fun!
@avidkeo Glad that you are safe....I have had a friend and her husband both have bike wrecks recently trying to avoid aggressive delivery trucks, a month apart. So many distracted drivers out there.
Got my run in today. It was an unheard of 70ish degrees and dry here - great day to run. I did a warm up to loosen up the legs and then did a 5K. No pace planned -just wanted to run, focusing on form and breathing, and seeing what my comfortable pace was at the end. I ran the 5K in 35:45, 11.4 min mile which is not bad. I would like to get to 11 as the next goal, which should be pretty easy. My hip area was a little displeased....I need to take time before to roll and stretch and stay off the bike so I am more rested. Did I mention the perfect running weather? 🌴🌴🌴
This is my running coach. He is a little slow.....
And my view from my favorite running trail in Austin._______________________________________________
June Goal: 40 miles
6/3: 3.5 miles intervals
6/5: 3.5 mile walk
6/8:4.25 mile walk
6/12: 4 mile run
June Miles To Date: 15.25 miles
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03/06 2.55 miles
04/06 2.02 miles
08/06 2.34 miles
11/06 2.05 miles
12/06 2.06 miles
Monthly Question - i bought a spin bike last September because it's really difficult to get out running durning the winter with the dark and stormy weather and this always got me down. Didn't know if i would like it or would it become an expensive clothes horse, but I love it so now I do on hour on it the days I dont run. Its not as sore on the joints but I like the feeling of strength running gives me.6
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