October 2020 Monthly Running Challange
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Bike ride today, 22.5 km on back roads. One part was muddy and I was just trying to keep the bike upright and going forward, while Reddie the squirrel taunted me from the trees. I'm sure it's the same squirrel - he's always in that same spot and must be territorial or something.
Then I finally followed a sign I've seen before and found a spring not far off of my route. I didn't have a bottle or anything to try the water, and was wearing gloves, but there was a sign and certificate posted that said it was safe for drinking.
Later I saw a European hamster, and immediately stopped and got my phone out to take his picture. He was too fast though, and after growling at me and acting like he was about to charge at me, he ran back across the road and into a field. It's hard to take their threats seriously when they're so cute 🐹
Probably should take a rest day tomorrow.
@eleanorhawkins I don't think I'm going to run that race route this weekend. It will be crowded with cyclists and people, meaning I'd have little chance of relief from the mask. I've run there plenty of times before, and I have nothing to prove by doing it again. I think I need to just let go of this race. I may do the distance on back roads close to home, or maybe not
October Goal - 100 Miles
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@polskagirl01 - I had to google European Hamster - they are cuties!2
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6.5 miles this morning. Nice easy run. Felt relaxed and comfortable even though it was 71F and 100% humidity according to phone.
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@kgirlhart So glad that you are liking your new job and figuring out how to get your workouts in too! I struggle with that when I work. I just can't seem to make myself get up at 4:15 to exercise.
@polskagirl01 Just googled European Hamsters. They are cute! Also saw that they are now on the "critically endangered list." Do you see them often?
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I got a call from the surgeon's nurse yesterday. My surgery will be scheduled for 4 Nov, only 2 weeks away. I'll have some pre-op stuff to do the week before. It's getting real you all.10
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WandaVaughn wrote: »
Hard to get excited about that without a finish line to look for.
I guess I'm feeling rudderless in most areas of my life right now. Running is taking a hit and I don't want to lose the forward momentum that I've fought to get.
I understand this.
Running - no IRL events
Swimming - Pool still closed
Infections increasing so not going to be any events for a while.
So many gorgeous photo's. In the north country all the leaves have dropped and we have the first skiff of snow already. Been out scouting some new/old trails that need some maintenance - new bridge on one and dangerous tree removal on another. Stay safe everyone
@Avidkeo feel your frustration with the niggles. Still not running, but getting some great Trail walks in before the snow shuts the trails down7 -
45.1/70 miles
10/2: 3.1 miles
10/3: 6.2 miles
10/5: 5.2 miles
10/7: 3 miles
10/8: 4.7 miles
10/13: 3.5 miles
10/14: 3.5 miles
10/16: 5 miles
10/17: 4 miles
10/20: 3.9 miles
10/31: 3 miles
Another foggy day in the 70's. That's enough. I'm ready for actual fall.
I'm getting excited for my race this weekend! And just happy to have a chance to be out of town.4 -
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
10-17 7k easy
10-18 7k easy
10-19 rest
10-20 7k easy
10-21 7k easy
October Total: 126k
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
Mostly cloudy and low 60s F this morning. Rained hard enough during the night to wake me up twice, and was still raining this morning, but had a window to get out and run. Saw a couple peeks of sun that were balanced by a couple of raindrops, so it all worked out.
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 4:47:014 -
1021-5k, total-26.6k goal-100k
Legwork last night, really sore today. 5km to shake out a bit. Getting too cold for shorts. And I need to buy some new gloves.
@polskagirl01 That sounds really cute!
@skippygirlsmom @kgirlhart Getting up that early is brutal. Kudos on getting out there.
@shanaber Congrats on getting to the bathroom in time! And Hobbes really does rock the colors.
@Avidkeo That's good news. Sounds like you're making good progress.
@rheddmobile Looks like an awesome route. LOL at the redneck portapotty and horse poop.3 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@polskagirl01 Just googled European Hamsters. They are cute! Also saw that they are now on the "critically endangered list." Do you see them often?
By the way, Congrats (if that's an appropriate wish) on getting your surgery date! I am glad you don't have a very long wait. Maybe it seems long right now, though. You've got this!3 -
Run today was so nice! It rained all night so the air was crisp this (late) morning and it was just beautiful fall weather! New shoes tomorrow! In pretty good spirits after my slump over the past few days!
10/1 - 3.1mi
10/2 - 2mi
10/5 - 3mi
10/7 - 3.25mi
10/12 - 3.5mi
10/15 - 1.5mi
10/16 - 2mi
10/19 - 2mi
10/21 - 3mi
23.35/35 for October7 -
So far behind! Started a post to respond to all of you yesterday, but work got ridiculously busy late in the day. Like after 4:30pm late. I leave at 5. Not yesterday! it's okay, it all ends up being money. Whatever.
@quilteryoyo Nov 4! Just two weeks! I will be praying for you!
Everyone running - yay! KEEP GOING!
Everyone not running and struggling with one issue or another - I read your posts. I love you. You're going to make it out on the other side! Listen to your body! You've come so far! You are doing so well!
@martaindale yay about your race this weekend! Woohoo!
The 4am awakening every day is beginning to feel more normal. It has been cold and raining. Today it was SO foggy. It was still a lot of fun, though. I'm not a morning person and I can't say actual words before coffee, so I've begun having 1 cup of coffee, the stumbling out the door. I can barely walk in a straight line that early, so the other thing I've done to WAKE UP is listen to whatever rap or hip hop I can find that makes my feet want to move. Running is dancing.
Yesterday was doubles and lifting. So I ran at 4am and 7pm, then lifted. Between those things I worked, parented the kids and the dog, made dinner, did the laundry, picked up legos. It was a good day. The beauty of lifting less than twelve hours before your next run is that when you run again, you aren't sore yet.
I am sore now, though. Yep. Hanging jackknives were on the menu for part of the lifting last night. That is not an easy move. I kept thinking, "Stop being a sissy! DO IT!" But I'm telling you, those are hARD. I got through it though.
Tonight is the weekly dinner with Nick and Sophie. it's the one day a week I eat whatever is put in front of me (if I am not cooking, and tonight, I'm not - they are) and we are going to watch a movie. I'm excited to just RELAX. I hope I don't fall asleep during the movie.
Anyway. That's my update. Same running but with more intensity and volume and lifting.
I want it to be 5 now.4 -
Thanks @polskagirl01 . I think congratulations are appropriate, as I just want to get it done and start recuperating.
I guess the hamsters have to have a bad temperament to survive. They are really cute. Wonder if they respond to love.
@Camaramandy648 Thanks. Wow! You are doing a lot right now. I don't know you you keep it up.
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@quilteryoyo Carefully. That's how. Very, very carefully.
With as much grace as possible. For myself, my kids, my dog, the people I work with. For example, since I work fifty hours a week. 4am is the only time I am not needed. Then, I run according to my schedule in my neighborhood. The kids know where I am the whole time, should they wake up. They have immediate access to me and I am never far.
But since i have to work, pick up kids after work, make dinner, take care of the dog, clean the house - I multitask a lot. Like last night, while I was making dinner, I was also on the kitchen floor doing the warmup for the evening run at the same time that laundry was going - See? Carefully. Fit as much in as possible, take care of priorities, make it work. That's all a person can do. Right?
How are you feeling? Are you anxious? Anything we can do for you as a group?2 -
I still say you are amazing @Camaramandy648 . I am a little anxious, but am feeling fine. I don't think there is anything you all can do for me, except for what you are already doing - being here to listen, encourage, and let me vent when I need to.4
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October Goal: 100 Miles
10/1: 6.24 miles
10/4: 11.02 miles
10/6: 6.22 miles
10/7: 6.22 miles
10/8: 6.23 miles
10/11: 11.04 miles
10/13: 6.02 miles
10/14: 6.22 miles
10/15: 6.02 miles
10/18: 10.04 miles
10/20: 6.23 miles
10/21: 6.24 miles
87.74/100 miles completed for October
1147.67/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
Another early morning 10K for me. It was a nice run, but it was kind of warm. The new job is pretty busy, so I have not been keeping up with the thread.
My rescheduled Half is in just over 2 weeks. So far it is still a go. I'm looking forward to it. I can't decide if I need to taper or not.
@quilteryoyo I'm glad you got the surgery date. We'll be praying for you.
@polskagirl01 Those European hamsters are really cute.
2020 races:
11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon3 -
@quilteryoyo, Nov 4 is my birthday, so that should mean it's a great and lucky day. I'm sure it does seem much more real to have that date. We'll all keep you company here as much as you need and keep sending all the good vibes your way.
Hey @juliet3455 great to see you pop in! Glad you're at least getting out on some trails. Snow already, huh. We're supposed to have a 76 degree day on Friday and then I see some snow in forecast for next Friday.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
10/01/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 2.1
10/02/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 3.9
10/03/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 8.9
10/04/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 12.0
10/05/20 :::: 3.6 :::: 15.5
10/06/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 17.4
10/07/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 19.0
10/08/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 21.6
10/09/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 23.7
10/10/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 27.8
10/11/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.9
10/12/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 34.3
10/13/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 36.7
10/14/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 39.8
10/15/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 41.5
10/16/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 43.5
10/17/20 :::: 7.8 :::: 51.3
10/18/20 :::: 0.9 :::: 52.2
10/19/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 54.1
10/20/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 55.9
10/21/20 :::: 4.4 :::: 60.3
I finally made it back to a group speedwork night, and it was a pleasant night out there weather-wise. The workout was a 20-minute tempo run, and we did 10 minutes warmup before, tempo run, then 4 sprints, and then a 10 minute cooldown. I am still a little stiff from hiking so I didn't anticipate running it at full effort. My pace was better than I thought it would be, especially in the second half after I was more warmed up.5 -
08/10 2.30 miles
10/10 2.38 miles
14/10 2.77 miles
16/10 2:60 miles around Stirling Castle in Scotland
18/10 2.11 miles another run in Stirling. Travelling home 2 Moro
22/10 2.37 miles
Total 14.53 miles of 25
We're back in full lockdown for the next 6 weeks & not allow to travel more the 3 miles from home other than essential travel. I'm so glad we managed to get away for a few days.
@quilteryoyo - Glad you have a date for your op
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On last night’s Garmin trainer agenda was 5 minute warmup, 30 minutes “easy” at a 10:11-11:11 pace, then 5 minute cool down. I ended up with 3.61 miles. My biggest struggle was going too fast - my watch kept buzzing at me to slow down.
Tonight will be a rest night with maybe some light weights or stretching if I feel like it.6 -
Thanks @kgirlhart @katharmonic @Mari33a, and anyone else I missed.
@kgirlhart Fingers crossed that your race is held. Sorry to hear about your lockdown @Mari33a . Glad you were able to get away and back home before that happened. I've forgotten. Where do you live?
@katharmonic Sounds like a great workout. Glad you were able to handle it better than expected.
@marisap2010 Nice to see the Garmin trainer working out for you. That constant buzzing because you are doing something no exactly right can be annoying. I have some workouts on mine that I have HR zones programmed. Well, when doing speed work, even when you slow down, your HR is not going to instantaneously go from Zone 5 to Zone 1. So, it buzzes at me all of the time. I just ignore it. LOL3
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