October 2020 Monthly Running Challange

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    @rheddmobile Congrats on the fast mile and great bling!

    @Camaramandy648 pets AND snacks! I'm in.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    Re hugging pets and stuffing face... I could totally hug my daughter's pet rabbit while I ram chocolate in my mouth! But yeah, fluffy cuddles are always good :-)

    Who can run on the 11th of November and would like to join me for this? Free virtual relay marathon! We should have at least one MFP team in honour of our departed marathoners...

    ETA: I started to sign myself up for it but there are various options for teams so I'll wait and see who wants to join in. If anyone. It's set up for teams of 6: 2 x 10k legs, 3 x 5k legs and a final 7.whatever the last bit is leg. Let me know if you wanna join me!

    Sure, I'll join your team!
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    Re hugging pets and stuffing face... I could totally hug my daughter's pet rabbit while I ram chocolate in my mouth! But yeah, fluffy cuddles are always good :-)

    Who can run on the 11th of November and would like to join me for this? Free virtual relay marathon! We should have at least one MFP team in honour of our departed marathoners...

    ETA: I started to sign myself up for it but there are various options for teams so I'll wait and see who wants to join in. If anyone. It's set up for teams of 6: 2 x 10k legs, 3 x 5k legs and a final 7.whatever the last bit is leg. Let me know if you wanna join me!

    Sure, I'll join your team!

    :-)
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    Re hugging pets and stuffing face... I could totally hug my daughter's pet rabbit while I ram chocolate in my mouth! But yeah, fluffy cuddles are always good :-)

    Who can run on the 11th of November and would like to join me for this? Free virtual relay marathon! We should have at least one MFP team in honour of our departed marathoners...

    ETA: I started to sign myself up for it but there are various options for teams so I'll wait and see who wants to join in. If anyone. It's set up for teams of 6: 2 x 10k legs, 3 x 5k legs and a final 7.whatever the last bit is leg. Let me know if you wanna join me!

    I'm free. It's a holiday (veterans day) in the US
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    10-1 7k easy
    10-2 7k slow
    10-3 7k slow
    10-4 7k easy
    10-5 rest
    10-6 7k easy
    10-7 7k easy
    10-8 7k easy
    10-9 7k easy
    10-10 7k easy
    10-11 7k easy
    10-12 rest
    10-13 7k easy
    10-14 7k easy
    10-15 7k slow
    10-16 7k moderate

    October Total: 98k
    October Goal: 170k

    January Total: 161k
    February Total: 167k
    March Total: 181k
    April Total: 191k
    May Total: 200k
    June Total: 156k
    July Total: 180k
    August Total: 172k
    September Total: 176k

    2020 Total through September: 1584k / 176k per month

    Sunny, mid 40s F and no wind today. Slept well last night, so ran well today.

    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 - Completed 10-11
    Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020k in 2020
    Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders -- Completed 9-29

    2020 races:

    9-8 to 9-13 "Virtual Boston with Vincent" Time goal 5:15:00; actual time 4:47:01
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @Faebert my first thought: Your life is a marathon, not a sprint. You're in one segment right now but soon you'll be looking back at this, in a totally different segment. Be graceful with yourself. Running will be there.

    @martaindale Sorry about your cancellation! I was so depressed when all my races got cancelled, but I found so much community in the virtual events. All of the ultras and marathons I have done this year have been through finding a space to be okay and thrive even when the world is on fire. Maybe it won't be virtual races for you, but I hope that you find that space.

    @quilteryoyo I am so relieved you are still doing well!

    @rheddmobile I read your post twice. Your words about form and push off are like gold to me. Tell me more! I had a ten minute something seconds pace last night and I was so happy!

    Ran yesterday am and pm, then the coach sent over a million more post and pre-run exercises. I think I am getting faster. It's been only a few days, but I am much less sore than I would normally be and I feel better. Albeit sore in my core.

    Today I didn't have to get out at 4am because the Aravaipa challenge for tonight is to run at night in a costume. I'm not doing a costume, I never win drawings anyway. But I am going to run at night after I've driven two hours to drop the kids with their dad, then lift. It will be a late night and I am not going to think about it anymore. It's kind of like "just don't look!" right before you jump off a cliff.

    I hope you all have an amazing day!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    So I was struggling with an idea for Monday's podcast. Then I realized I have a racenon Saturday (small trail race usually capped at 100 runners) and can talk about the experience!

    After the first few episodes I try to make the podcast about topics more runners can learn from rather than all about me but I figured this race is a good topic because everyone wants to know how it works and feels to race again.

    @Camaramandy648 I think the JJ run has to be on the 16th not necessarily at night? Also, I'm just going to snap a photo and not actually run in my costume 🤣
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @RunsOnEspresso the best thing I can think of to do is cover myself in blood and roll around in some leaves and mud and see what happens. - For a costume. Not real blood. Maybe that's not such a bad idea.

    It's too late now, I have to do it at night. Work all day, then kids to their dad, then run and lift.

    This is fine, rotfl.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    @eleanorhawkins looks like it's free :) and I'm already signed up to run a holiday (Independence Day here) half marathon that day, so I'll gladly be part of a team and can commit to half the distance. I'd personally rather run in honor of our living MFP members, but won't complain if I'm out-voted ;)
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    @RunsOnEspresso the best thing I can think of to do is cover myself in blood and roll around in some leaves and mud and see what happens. - For a costume. Not real blood. Maybe that's not such a bad idea.

    It's too late now, I have to do it at night. Work all day, then kids to their dad, then run and lift.

    This is fine, rotfl.

    My costume is super lame. I have a wonder woman tank, black shorts, knee socks with little capes, and wonder woman sunglasses with my murica brooks 🤣 If I saved them I have wonder woman sweat bands for my wrists.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    I went ahead and set up a team for the Ekiden virtual relay marathon.
    Those interested in taking one of the slots, this is the place to go. You have to download the free Asics Runkeeper app, and it can be connected to Garmin etc. The password to join team MFP Monthly Challenge Gang is 0101.
    If you don't get there in time to grab a slot feel free to go ahead and set up more teams!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    I went ahead and set up a team for the Ekiden virtual relay marathon.
    Those interested in taking one of the slots, this is the place to go. You have to download the free Asics Runkeeper app, and it can be connected to Garmin etc. The password to join team MFP Monthly Challenge Gang is 0101.
    If you don't get there in time to grab a slot feel free to go ahead and set up more teams!

    OK, I'm registered to run Leg#5 (10K). There are 4 slots available (as of this writing).
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @eleanorhawkins I'm In!! Woo hoo. Probably be my first 5k. Can't wait!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I took a 5k spot. I was going to do 10k but I'm doing a trail half the Saturday before. Figured 5k would be safer LOL
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    @RunsOnEspresso the best thing I can think of to do is cover myself in blood and roll around in some leaves and mud and see what happens. - For a costume. Not real blood. Maybe that's not such a bad idea.

    It's too late now, I have to do it at night. Work all day, then kids to their dad, then run and lift.

    This is fine, rotfl.

    My costume is super lame. I have a wonder woman tank, black shorts, knee socks with little capes, and wonder woman sunglasses with my murica brooks 🤣 If I saved them I have wonder woman sweat bands for my wrists.

    Hahahaha this is going to be great :)
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    I took a 5k spot. I was going to do 10k but I'm doing a trail half the Saturday before. Figured 5k would be safer LOL

    That's cool and all, but just FYI... you can run anytime from November 11–22.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    edited October 2020
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    I took a 5k spot. I was going to do 10k but I'm doing a trail half the Saturday before. Figured 5k would be safer LOL

    That's cool and all, but just FYI... you can run anytime from November 11–22.

    I'll probably still count my run from the 11th. My legs are usually trashed after a double digit trail run so I'll probably be doing lower mileage for the first few weeks after the half. Without knowing how I feel I didn't want to take a 10k spot & not be able to run it when someone else knows they can do it.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @rheddmobile I just read strava removed flybys. You have to opt in for people to see you.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,187 Member
    @eleanorhawkins I signed up for the 10K.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,540 Member
    @kristinajeang I may or may not have finished at a faster pace than I meant to just because I wanted to be done with a run. :wink:

    @katharmonic Yeah for getting the grant done and crawling under a blanket with some tea sounds wonderful. Enjoy your weekend.


  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,540 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS @WandaVaughn ! You are awesome! Love the pictures.

    @mbaker566 Sounds like you are doing good. You'll be settled into that new normal soon. Love the pictures. Glad you, Speed Demon, and Lavender had a great time.

  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    katharmonic wrote: »
    Happy belated birthday @kristinajeang!

    @eleanorhawkins et al -are you definitely doing the relay on the 11th? It says that it is between Nov 11-22. I'm not sure if I can do the 11th or not quite yet, but would definitely do it if there is more flexible time frame.

    Any time!
    We're probably going to need more teams
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    A day away and you get 4 pages behind!!!

    I have set up the second team for the asics run @eleanorhawkins called 'MFP Monthly Challenge Group' with the password 0102

    Thank you for all your positive thoughts on the job front - you did a great job and I start on Monday!

    @noblsheep how is the hip flexor working out?

    @Scott6255 are the Ghost 12s settling in nicely?

    Sorry I missed you birthday @kristinajeang and many happy returns!

    I can't promise 69 miles @Tramboman in fact I can probably promise to not do 69 miles though I will join you on a birthday celebreation run in Feb, maybe 15 miles (6 + 9). I'll leave the mega-miles to @Camaramandy648

    Congratulations on the promotion @jenniferlsk

    Lots of change for people in the group and, for me, change is good, keeps things fresh. As we get closer the end of a year that will be in the history books for future generations and we are very keen to see it end I think we should see the terms and conditions page for 2021 before we sign up. Let's hope the Mayans weren't dyslexic and when they said the world ends in 2012 it was actually 2021 😊

    That's why they invented the decimal point!!!

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