December 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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quilteryoyo wrote: »Welcome @leni1us and @Christine4695 ! Building slowly is important. Have you looked into a Couch to 5K training plan? A lot of people here started with that.
Yes I have started a c25k program before. I've been thinking about trying it again.5 -
My December goal is just to stick my coach's plan.
I feel since I'm paying him I'll be more motivated
So whatever mileage he says10 -
Im 100% starting over. I use to run all the time. Now I can barely run for a minute without stopping. My goal is to get out and walk at least 4 days a week.9
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@FFwife925 Welcome to this group. That's a great goal to start getting back into shape.
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Regarding cold weather, it's very individual.
Under Armor makes a good base layer.
Winter weight tights and a fleece hoodie that zips up and down make a good top layer.
A wool cap and glommits (cross between gloves and mittens) work for head and hands.
If frost crystals start forming on the front of your tights and on the back of your glommits, it's probably too cold to be outside. It can take a long time to recover from frostbite.
Some have talked about putting screws through the soles of your shoes so the tips provide extra grip, but that's too hard core for me. I just slow down if the footing is bad.
Thanks so much for those tips @Tramboman ! I appreciate it!
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200 (minimum) miles for December8
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Hi everyone, I've just found this challenge and thought I'd join in! I'm doing C25K, just completed week 6 so no more walky runs for me. My goal is to complete 30 miles in December which for me will be a huge accomplishment
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I'm aiming for 50K for December as just getting back into running after 6 month break due to injury9
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Goals for December:
1. Run for fun
2. Don't eat too much Christmas
3. Don't melt (it's summer here)
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Welcome @shorkster and @Cricketmad88 ! You'll love this group. Very supportive, no matter your level of running.2
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Welcome to all the new runners!!!2
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Thanks everyone!!! Its about damn time I take care of myself!!!5
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Morning all. Welcome to all the newbies!!
ITS DECEMBER!! Officially summer! Woo hoo. Today is Windy. Though I guess that's better than wet? No run today, cross training day. But tomorrow I get to run 5k. I think its been 6 months since I ran 5k.im so so so excited. Calf was a little tight yesterday, but fine today. So bike, followed by a little strength.
How much strength training do you incorporate into your running? As I'm trying to lose weight, and build up from an injury, I know strength is important and I used to love it. But now I struggle. I manage about 15 mins, twice a week. Lifting heavy in super sets. Never feels enough but more than I can be bothered. Haha.5 -
@Avidkeo I try for 3 days a week for about 40 minutes each time5
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I probably don't do enough. I read somewhere that runners should do low weights, high reps - who knows if that's even right? - but I basically set my husband's weight machine on a reasonable weight for me and the whole routine takes about 15 minutes. You'd think I could be bothered to do it more than once a week... Sometimes with my stretching I'll do some pilates-type moves or ab exercises. It feels good to have done it, but I just don't do it regularly enough.How much strength training do you incorporate into your running? As I'm trying to lose weight, and build up from an injury, I know strength is important and I used to love it. But now I struggle. I manage about 15 mins, twice a week. Lifting heavy in super sets. Never feels enough but more than I can be bothered. Haha.
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How much strength training do you incorporate into your running? As I'm trying to lose weight, and build up from an injury, I know strength is important and I used to love it. But now I struggle. I manage about 15 mins, twice a week. Lifting heavy in super sets. Never feels enough but more than I can be bothered. Haha.
I definitely don't do enough. I rely on rock climbing for my strength training. So, body weight exercise basically. Don't get me wrong, it is a workout, but certainly not as focused or organized as a real strength training program should be. Like you, I just can't be bothered.
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Hi all. Welcome to new joiners!
I wasn’t sure what to do for December, but then I noticed I am at 727.1 miles for the year. So I’m going to say 72.9 to finish on 800 miles, which given I couldn’t run in January and February feels like a decent effort.
Like others, I mainly want to see the back of 2020! Let’s run it away...
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