August 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@hamsterwheel6 So sorry to hear about your cousin. Covid-19 makes visiting loved ones impossible. There must be a better way!!
@katharmonic AWESOME pics!
@Camaramandy648 you are a beast! Those are some serious miles!!!
Just 4 SLOW miles for me this morning.
Noticed my ticker didn't update from my run on Saturday, so it is correct now.4 -
8/1 - 5 mile trail race
8/2 - 4 with Skip and Champ
8/3 – rest day
8/4 – 6
8/5 – 5 with Champ
8/6 – 5
8/7 – 3 with Champ
8/8 – 5
8/9 – 0 drove Skip to college move in
8/10 – 3
8/11 – drove home from college move in
8/12 – 3 with Champ
8/13 – 0
8/14 – 5
8/15 – 10K Scooby Doo Family and Pet Virtual Run
8/16 – 5 with Champ on trails
8/17 – 5
60 of 115 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 - done
Big Foot Wild Thangs Trail Race 5K/10K – June 20 on the trails…all together like a real race - done
Run 4 on the 4th – Virtual 4 miles on 4th of July - done
ISS Virtual 5K in July – done
Jackalope Trail Run 4 miler – done
Flora-Bama 600K - Virtual race from Huntsville AL to the Florida Alabama state line in Orange Beach – done
Scooby Doo Virtual 10K - done
Skunk Ape 5 miler August 1 trail race in person – done
Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June – August - done
Running of the Bulls Virtual 5K – 9/14 – 30/2020
The Pinhoti Trail Challenge 335 miles virtual – 1 Sept to 31 Dec
2020 Liberty Road Challenge WWII soldiers journey from St. Mere Eglisde to Bastogne, Belgium – charity virtual run for the WII museum in New Orleans 716 miles team event 4 July – September – our team has finished
Space Race 400K Challenge 12 weeks running 248.5 miles to the ISS – August to November
Oak Barrel Half Marathon – October – postponed from April5 -
Happy Anniversary to @rheddmobile @PastorVincent @kgirlhart
@InkedAtty57 hysterical - just add them up
I think I’m the only person in the world who doesn’t like Brooks Ghost.
@ABabilonia what a sweet dog. I’ll send you my little guy, he loves to run like 5 miles, then come home rest 10 minutes and go more. Ha ha I came home from the run today to a Pit Bull girlie on my front porch, I swear the word is out everyone should come to my house when lost. I called animal control and she had a chip so they were able to find her family woohoo. Meanwhile my neighbor says “she’s been running around for days” well you all why not HELP her.
@ContraryMaryMary great job on the new 10 mile PB
@marisap2010 I’m sure by the time I read all the posts I’ll read you are okay, keep my fingers crossed the COVID is negative and hope the headaches are gone soon
@hamsterwheel6 I’m so sorry about your cousin, so young.
@shanaber sorry about the PM issue
@katharmonic the pictures are amazing!!!!
Great mileage @AlphaHowls
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8-1 rest
8-2 7k easy
8-3 rest
8-4 7k easy
8-5 7k moderate
8-6 7k easy
8-7 7k easy
8-8 7k slow
8-9 7k easy
8-10 rest
8-11 7k slow
8-12 7k easy
8-13 11k slow
8-14 7k easy
8-15 7k slow
8-16 7k moderate
8-17 rest
August Total: 95k
August Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
July Total: 180k
2020 Total through July: 1236k / 176.5k per month
Rest day today. Golf instead of running.
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, OH3 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »@AlphaHowls you are seriously my hero. You're just amazing.
You both sound pretty amazing to me!3 -
Thank you everyone. He's still hanging on, which is good considering they didn't think he would make it past the weekend.
7.5 miles today, outside!! Finally was nice enough (though still hot) but not crazy humidity and dew points. Started at 70F! Downright cool!! LOL
Much slower than usual on the same route, but probably cause I've been running inside the last 2 weeks. That and cramps in the beginning of the run. Which almost made me turn around and head home - but I thought of my cousin and how he's fighting, which made me suck it up and finish the run.5 -
@Teresa502 Thank you!
@hamsterwheel6 70F sounds so nice! I am so ready for Fall/ Autumn!
Your cousin - I hope he is better soon!1 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »
I think I’m the only person in the world who doesn’t like Brooks Ghost.
You are not alone.3 -
8/8....... 3.5 miles........ 3.50/50
8/9...... 10.5 miles..... 14.00/50
8/12...... 4.0 miles..... 18.00/50
8/14...... 2.5 miles..... 20.50/50
8/16..... 3.25 miles..... 23.75/50
8/17..... 4.25 miles..... 28.00/50
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August Goal: 100 Miles
8/2: 10.52 miles
8/4: 6.40 miles
8/5: 6.52 miles
8/6: 6.22 miles
8/9: 11.02 miles
8/11: 5.51 miles
8/12: 6.05 miles
8/13: 6.02 miles
8/16: 10.13 miles
8:17: 6.51 miles
74.9/100 miles completed for August
890.91/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I usually take Monday as a rest day, but since my Anniversary is tomorrow I decided to run today instead. I have taken this week as a vacation week so I slept in a little but still got out early to beat the heat. I got out about a quarter to seven and it was 72°F. It was morne humid than yesterday, but it felt worse yesterday. I had a nice 6.5 mile run and just enjoyed the morning. Then I came home did a little yoga and went and got donuts. After that it was still such a nice morning I decided to take Ein, the corgi, to the park and we walked 1.6 miles. I left the two older dogs at home. It was only 83°F and I thought it was very pleasant for a walk but I thought it was still too hot for the two older dogs.
@katharmonic I love your hiking pictures. I am so envious!
2020 races:
11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon3 -
My ERace Virtual team has made it to Mebane, NC! We are (virtually) on the highway right next to the Lowe’s. Funny how chain stores make all places seem the same!
In real life I ran 4 miles on trails plus a 3 mile walk alongside the Wolf River. Weather was just heavenly today. We got out quite late, about 10 am, but the humidity was reasonable and the temperature never got much above 80. My knee feels good and I felt like I could go further, but forced myself to behave and not push it. The risk is when I get tired and clumsy and don’t pick my feet up, if I trip and twist my knee it would be a real setback. So I am sticking to only running as far as I can with fresh legs right now.
The waterfall across the trail from last time was just a trickle today and we were able to cross by just stepping over the stream which was five feet of calf-deep rushing water last time!
We saw a beautiful bright green spider in the middle of a perfect web, and heard a mockingbird which has somehow picked up the sound of a squeaking swing chain from the playground.
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »@AlphaHowls you are seriously my hero. You're just amazing.
You both sound pretty amazing to me!
Couldn’t agree more!!1 -
Trying to catch up on miles from missing a few runs due to untimely thunderstorms in the evenings. Just shy 1 mile/day4 -
@rheddmobile I think it is funny that the mockingbird picked up a squeaky chain sound and put it in it's repertoire.
Sounds like everyone is doing great getting their runs in and healing where needed!
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@Camaramandy648 WOW! You are amazing! I think you can do anything you set your mind to.0
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Thank you @Faebert and @quilteryoyo ! Just finished my daughter’s virtual pre-zoom-meeting ninth grade orientation before the actual virtual zoom orientation.
She seems to be in a pretty positive mood about it. That’s a relief.
My son’s new shoes came today! Woo hoo! One happy kiddo!
Today is a rest day because my body needs it but it is soooooo boring! I’ve eaten so much!
Still glad I have the rest days so i can prep the kids for the debacle that will be the school year which starts in seven days 😳🙄1 -
Some amazing work, everyone! Lots of great running. @Camaramandy648 I agree, you are a beast. And @alphahowls too. Incredible mileage and dedication.
Thinking of everyone who is recovering from injury or feeling ill. Hope it's a better week for you.
Thanks for all the love for the hiking pics. It's seriously so amazing and fortunate to be able to get out there, and the views never fail to instill a sense of awe.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
08/01/20 :::: 1.3 :::: 1.3
08/02/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 2.9
08/03/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 6.0
08/04/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 11.0
08/05/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 15.1
08/06/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 18.3
08/07/20 :::: 2.5 :::: 20.8
08/08/20 :::: 6.8 :::: 27.6
08/09/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 30.7
08/10/20 :::: 3.7 :::: 34.3
08/11/20 :::: 5.1 :::: 39.5
08/12/20 :::: 4.5 :::: 44.0
08/13/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 46.0
08/14/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 49.1
08/15/20 :::: 10.0 :::: 59.1
08/16/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 60.5
08/17/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 63.6
Work has officially ramped up with prep for the start of the fall semester next week. The extra levels of things to think about is wearing me out already. I didn't get a morning run in, so had to do it at 5:30. It took a lot of self talk to motivate myself out of the car and onto the canal trail, and I was pretty stiff and sore. Fortunately though it had cooled down a little so it was not a terrible run once I warmed up a bit. But it was definitely just a "let's get this over with" kind of run for sure.6 -
August Goal: 55 miles
8/1 3.00
8/2 off
8/3 4.00
8/4 off
8/5 3.00
8/6 off
8/7 4.00
8/8 off
8/9 2.50
8/10 snorkel 2 hours
8/11 3.75
8/12 off
8/13 3.00
8/14 off
8/15 3.56
8/16 off
8/17 4.00
Total 30.81
Today I "ran" the Naretva River Canyon from Capljina to Sarajevo in a train's cab. It was surprisingly satisfying to move as fast as that train seemed to go. I felt like @AlphaHowls !
Upcoming and current races:
D-Backs Virtual Run Against Cancer on 10/17 (which would have been my son's 43rd birthday....)
https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27903/2020-d-backs-virtual-race-against-cancer
Big Island Challenge (virtually run 110 miles from Hilo to Kona by 9/27)
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InkedAtty57 wrote: »skippygirlsmom wrote: »
I think I’m the only person in the world who doesn’t like Brooks Ghost.
You are not alone.
Yep - I was going to say the same!2 -
@Scott6255 @katharmonic @Teresa502 @ABabilonia me too on the Ghosts. I do put others in the rotation, but these fit me best. I may or may not have 3 new pairs in reserve on top of my closet...
@PastorVincent good news on the negative test, and how cool about the shoes!
Congrats on the PB @ContraryMaryMary !
Happy Anniversary @rheddmobile and anyone I missed!
@marisap2010 hope you feel better and get some good answers.
I'm behind on the thread. Travel. Going for a run now
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My test came back last night as negative! My head felt a lot better yesterday, but it is killing me this morning. Going into work though. There was so much going on while I was home yesterday, and I was trying to help via phone as best I could, and then I received several calls from the prison during the night.
If I feel better tonight, I will try to attend my body pump class and then get in a few miles on the treadmill.
My medal for the Mental Health 10K came in the mail yesterday, so I need to figure out when I am going to run it.11 -
Awesome news about your test @marisap2010, shame about the headache. Feel better soon - I hope you have the energy for body pump.0
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On the topic of shoes, anytime someone asks me "What are the best shoes to wear while running?" I tell them that it's very individual. What works for me may not work for you, and you just have to go try some on and see what feels good. Running stores can help fit you... unless like me, the running store in your city closed permanently during the lockdown
Recent travel has meant that I have done a lot more shorter runs, but I've also been cycling and swimming more, and running mileage has been down. But I am signed up for some half marathons starting in September, and figured I should try to bump up at least the long run, in case they actually happen. So I ran HM distance today, at a pace slower than marathon pace, but faster than my typical long training run pace, and felt strong.
Here is my current, very flexible training plan starting this week, and my weekly summary from last week that I never posted.
I start with a Hal Higdon plan (I think HM Advanced) and then modify it to fit my life and training. I do the days in whatever order I want, and the dots are color coded and mean I've completed that workout (or other things like strength work or cross training) for the week.
Above is last week. This week I did a treadmill speed workout Monday, and long run today. Feeling good. Might rest or cycle tomorrow.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »On the topic of shoes, anytime someone asks me "What are the best shoes to wear while running?" I tell them that it's very individual. What works for me may not work for you, and you just have to go try some on and see what feels good. Running stores can help fit you.
This.
Brooks Ghost is a neutral shoe, with high cushioning and a whooping 12mm drop. If I put them on (not sure they come in mens) it would feel like I was wearing high heels compared to my current 4mm drop. Also, I tend towards less cushioning, so without even trying these on, I know I would not like them.
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@marisap2010 Glad your test came back negative! Hope your headache goes away soon, work calms down, and you feel like doing your class tonight.
@polskagirl01 Sorry your running store closed. Love your workout. You are so strong.
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8-1 rest
8-2 7k easy
8-3 rest
8-4 7k easy
8-5 7k moderate
8-6 7k easy
8-7 7k easy
8-8 7k slow
8-9 7k easy
8-10 rest
8-11 7k slow
8-12 7k easy
8-13 11k slow
8-14 7k easy
8-15 7k slow
8-16 7k moderate
8-17 rest
8-18 7k easy
August Total: 102k
August Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
July Total: 180k
2020 Total through July: 1236k / 176.5k per month
Clear and low 60s F this morning. Couldn't call it sunny because the sun was barely above the horizon.
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 -
finally tied on my shoes. tried a new park. the trail is also a mountain bike trail which is nice. not super easy but not super hard. pretty flat, connects with the county trail system. near a river so speed demon gets her water time.
it was humid. hot. ran into some people. people really liked speed demon.
met a few dogs. most were good. one was off leash (visla) and was doing zoomies around us trying to convince speed demon to play.
speed demon also wanted to go along the banks and shallows for a bit. got a bit muddy. ate a bunch of gnats. got caught in a rain shower(yay).
3.66miles. our running parts were around 10min/miles. then we walked. did a few such intervals.deer flies were bothering her
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@mbaker566 I love picture of the rainbow. Looks like it's on fire.2
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8/2 – 12 miles
8/4 – 4.38
8/5 – 11.02
8/8 – 15.02
8/9 – 4.01
8/10 – 4.01
8/12 – 6.59
8/13 – 3.26
8/15 – 15.05
8/16 – 5.33
8/18 – 5.01
The weather was great for a run this morning. The humidity had dropped a bit and the temp was in the low 60sF. I did a 30-minute weight conditioning class while waiting for it to start getting daylight out because I couldn’t find my headlamp or my handheld and I’m also a bit of a chicken. I headed out the door around 6:15 and although the sky was a pretty orange to the east, the sun had not quite made it above the horizon.
@marisap2010 – glad for the negative test. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
@polksagirl01 – I have shoe envy for your reserve stock! And your ability to travel. I think that’s what I’ve missed the most this year.
I always look forward to your pictures @mbaker566 – thanks for sharing.
Happy Running Everyone!
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8/8....... 3.5 miles........ 3.50/50
8/9...... 10.5 miles..... 14.00/50
8/12...... 4.0 miles..... 18.00/50
8/14...... 2.5 miles..... 20.50/50
8/16..... 3.25 miles..... 23.75/50
8/17..... 4.25 miles..... 28.00/50
8/18..... 2.00 miles..... 30.00/50
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