June 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

@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 Marathon

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

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.

@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.
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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