October 2020 Monthly Running Challange

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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,187 Member
    After 3 beautiful mornings in a row, this morning was kind of gross. It was humid and foggy just not my favorite weather so I was glad it was a rest day.

    @skippygirlsmom It is definitely hard to think about starting a new job after so many years. I wouldn't have done it if I didn't have to but I am starting to get excited about it. But not only was this my first job interview in over 20 years, it will be the first time I will have a boss who is younger than me. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm just glad that both the CFO and the Controller are older than my kids.

    @quilteryoyo I knew some people who had a pet skunk when I was a kid and I think they are kind of cute. But I definitely don't want to startle one. So when I see them in the mornings I try to give them plenty of space. I'm glad your dad's appointments went well and that they are getting the ball rolling on your surgery. I'll be praying for you Monday that the heart cath goes smoothly. I'm glad you have lots of support from your family and friends.

    @Avidkeo Yay for a pain free run!

    @katharmonic Your vending machine story is hilarious!

    @ContraryMaryMary Nice bling! And this is the year that virtual races definitely count.

    @tracydvt Welcome to the group!

    @noblsheep Hooray for sleeping in. You do not want to become a jogger!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,540 Member
    @WandaVaughn OH NO! Happened to my dog last year. It's hard to get it all off. Hope your remedies worked. I think I just used my doggie shampoo....and put some baking soda on her and left it a while, then rinsed it off. Also, for the stink in the garage, I got a couple of those really cheap air fresheners - the kind that you lift up the plastic "lid" to reveal the freshener, and set them in the garage. Believe it or not, it really helped.
  • annshandle
    annshandle Posts: 68 Member
    @WandaVaughn I used to have a dog that got skunked a lot; it seems he couldn't resist them! I echo the use of baking soda, but it may take a couple of baths.

    I envy all you morning runners. It doesn't work for me, I am just not a morning person. I've learned to be happy with my afternoon runs.

    26.84/60 for the month so far.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,187 Member
    @WandaVaughn I've had dogs get skunked before. It is not fun. I actually used tomato juice once and my regular doggie shampoo. It worked pretty well. Of course it took a lot of washing to get the red out of my white dog. We get skunks a lot in our neighborhood and I am really cautious about letting my dogs outside when it is dark.

    @skippygirlsmom So glad she made it and y'all got to run your HM. Great job on running the whole thing!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I'm a bit frustrated with Hal right now.

    1) He puts 7.5 mile and 8 mile runs on weekdays. There is no way I can fit those in. There's no way to adjust that in the settings.
    2) He won't let me swap out days. I need to switch Tues/Wed next week because work. But there is no way to do that. I can put a blackout date on Wednesday but then I don't have enough runs/miles for the week.

    Overall I like the Run with Hal app. I mean I did end up paying for the year. These are just two things I'd love to see changed. I'd love to be like Hal, I can run 5 miles on weekdays, maybe 6 but that's my limit. I have a job, and other responsibilities. And then to be able to swap dates.

    So the positive of paper plans is you can switch them easily. But they don't adapt and give you times for your workouts based on your performance. There's always pros and cons with everything!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,540 Member
    edited October 2020
    @skippygirlsmom Yeah for the HM race and getting to run it with Skip. She must have had a lot to tell you. I love that you have such a great relationship!

    @Camaramandy648 WOW! That is awesome! I thought I had seen where someone was willing to pay the shipping costs, which was awesome in itself. But to also pay for the medal! Incredible. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER to whomever the generous person is! I will get you my address here in a few minutes.

    @RunsOnEspresso That is frustrating. Maybe they will change the app. Have you made the suggestion?

    Scott6255 wrote: »
    There are truly unbelievably awesome people on this thread ❣️
    Totally agree .
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @katharmonic oh vending machines! I always hold my breath when I use one cause I'm worried it won't work. But I remember once getting a free pack of chips when the chocolate bar I wanted was above a pack that got stuck! Ji was lucky and got both! But to lose the two goodies, and get a salad, I think the universe has a warped sense of humour.

    @Faebert I wouldn't call me brave! Just stubborn haha. Though that's probably half my problem to start with.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,540 Member
    @Avidkeo That is not selfish at all. He would have wanted you to follow doctor's orders and heal. Maybe you can pick another week, after you get back into running, and run it for him.

  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,187 Member
    This really is a wonderful group of people. Thank you to the anonymous donor.

    @hamsterwheel6 I'm sorry you are feeling overwhelmed right now. I hope things get better soon.

    @RunsOnEspresso 6 miles is my limit on workdays too. That's a lot of the reason I just stick with the paper plans.

    @Faebert I hope you get to feeling better soon.

    @Avidkeo Glad your recovery is on track. You are setting a good example for all us ctazy runners.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,187 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @Avidkeo That is not selfish at all. He would have wanted you to follow doctor's orders and heal. Maybe you can pick another week, after you get back into running, and run it for him.

    I agree.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,786 Member
    @avidkeo, you can have my medal for Pastor Vincent’s run if you like. I knew you were gutted you couldn’t run for him and I’m not that sentimental about medals and will often give them to kindy for the kids to play with.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @quilteryoyo No, not yet. I have been playing around with it and googling to see if I was missing something before I did so.

    I will probably just switch my Tues/Wed and have Hal be disappointed in me :D
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    Okay it’s 10:13pm and i did skim and I love you all. Yep, I’ve been crying so much too. Everything about @PastorVincent makes me cry. I can’t believe we are memorializing him.

    My heart is still not unbroken. It won’t be. I’ve done grief before. I know this game.

    BUT THE ACTUAL REASON i popped in is to let you know and assure you, I AM getting your emails and adding them to my sheet and I love you all so incredibly much. I plan to respond individually because you are all so important to me.

    But just ... for now.... yes, I’m getting them and adding. Just wanted to follow up about that bit though i do tend to digress
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    October Goal 60ish miles

    10/1 3.52
    10/2 snorkel
    10/3 3.08
    10/4 3.88
    10/5 off
    10/6 4.30
    10/7 3.28
    10/8 off
    10/9 3.20

    Total 21.26

    @kgirlhart good luck with the new job
    @skippygirlsmom yay for running with Skip!
    @Mari33a best wishes to your dad and your family
    @marisap2010 there ought to be a reboot function for bad work days....
    @Camaramandy648 what a lovely thing for Mr/Ms anonymous to do!


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    D-Backs Virtual Run Against Cancer on 10/17 (which would have been my son's 43rd birthday....)
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