January 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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@quilteryoyo lol I feel like that picture that did the rounds on the internet of someone running in front of a huge storm trying to outrun it! Currently drinking coffee and telling my legs that the CAN cope with 5 miles once it gets light and that the 10k yesterday didn't really happen and was all in their imagination. Oh, and that they get 3 days off running after that. Of course, I'm probably jinxing the universe and now it won't even rain, or it'll be a couple of drops. Though the forecasts are 100% storm hitting us and staying for 3 days.
You sound well prepared for your surgery, I'm sure it will be a relief to get it done and hope you have an easy recovery. We'll all be here sending out virtual hugs and healing thoughts.
On the topic of dogs, I forgot to share the conversation my husband and I had about them on a walk the other day. He does not like pets at all, he puts up with my daughter's rabbits because he has nothing to do with them apart from occassionally being asked to collect food. So I mentioned that I wouldn't have a dog in an apartment, but that sometimes I do feel jealous when I see people running with dogs and that as a woman who runs alone, often in far from busy areas, I think it would be good protection. However, I also mentioned that it's enough of a worry when I encounter a dog that it might attack me, and that it would be even worse if it attacked my dog (my mother got a nasty bite a couple of years ago when a loose dog attacked hers and she ended up in between them). His answer?.... "Can't you rent a dog somewhere for runs?" "How would that stop other dogs attacking it?" I asked... "It wouldn't matter if it was a 'hire dog'," he said. Argh! lol. And that's why we don't have pets.7 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@quilteryoyo lol I feel like that picture that did the rounds on the internet of someone running in front of a huge storm trying to outrun it! Currently drinking coffee and telling my legs that the CAN cope with 5 miles once it gets light and that the 10k yesterday didn't really happen and was all in their imagination. Oh, and that they get 3 days off running after that. Of course, I'm probably jinxing the universe and now it won't even rain, or it'll be a couple of drops. Though the forecasts are 100% storm hitting us and staying for 3 days.
You sound well prepared for your surgery, I'm sure it will be a relief to get it done and hope you have an easy recovery. We'll all be here sending out virtual hugs and healing thoughts.
On the topic of dogs, I forgot to share the conversation my husband and I had about them on a walk the other day. He does not like pets at all, he puts up with my daughter's rabbits because he has nothing to do with them apart from occassionally being asked to collect food. So I mentioned that I wouldn't have a dog in an apartment, but that sometimes I do feel jealous when I see people running with dogs and that as a woman who runs alone, often in far from busy areas, I think it would be good protection. However, I also mentioned that it's enough of a worry when I encounter a dog that it might attack me, and that it would be even worse if it attacked my dog (my mother got a nasty bite a couple of years ago when a loose dog attacked hers and she ended up in between them). His answer?.... "Can't you rent a dog somewhere for runs?" "How would that stop other dogs attacking it?" I asked... "It wouldn't matter if it was a 'hire dog'," he said. Argh! lol. And that's why we don't have pets.
You actually can “rent” a dog for runs here - the humane society is right on the Shelby Farms grounds and several runners have arranged to take dogs out with them. Older people with younger dogs might be interested in letting you exercise their dog.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »@quilteryoyo lol I feel like that picture that did the rounds on the internet of someone running in front of a huge storm trying to outrun it! Currently drinking coffee and telling my legs that the CAN cope with 5 miles once it gets light and that the 10k yesterday didn't really happen and was all in their imagination. Oh, and that they get 3 days off running after that. Of course, I'm probably jinxing the universe and now it won't even rain, or it'll be a couple of drops. Though the forecasts are 100% storm hitting us and staying for 3 days.
You sound well prepared for your surgery, I'm sure it will be a relief to get it done and hope you have an easy recovery. We'll all be here sending out virtual hugs and healing thoughts.
On the topic of dogs, I forgot to share the conversation my husband and I had about them on a walk the other day. He does not like pets at all, he puts up with my daughter's rabbits because he has nothing to do with them apart from occassionally being asked to collect food. So I mentioned that I wouldn't have a dog in an apartment, but that sometimes I do feel jealous when I see people running with dogs and that as a woman who runs alone, often in far from busy areas, I think it would be good protection. However, I also mentioned that it's enough of a worry when I encounter a dog that it might attack me, and that it would be even worse if it attacked my dog (my mother got a nasty bite a couple of years ago when a loose dog attacked hers and she ended up in between them). His answer?.... "Can't you rent a dog somewhere for runs?" "How would that stop other dogs attacking it?" I asked... "It wouldn't matter if it was a 'hire dog'," he said. Argh! lol. And that's why we don't have pets.
You actually can “rent” a dog for runs here - the humane society is right on the Shelby Farms grounds and several runners have arranged to take dogs out with them. Older people with younger dogs might be interested in letting you exercise their dog.
And here I thought I could make money out of walking other people's dogs.
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »
On the topic of dogs, I forgot to share the conversation my husband and I had about them on a walk the other day. He does not like pets at all, he puts up with my daughter's rabbits because he has nothing to do with them apart from occassionally being asked to collect food. So I mentioned that I wouldn't have a dog in an apartment, but that sometimes I do feel jealous when I see people running with dogs and that as a woman who runs alone, often in far from busy areas, I think it would be good protection. However, I also mentioned that it's enough of a worry when I encounter a dog that it might attack me, and that it would be even worse if it attacked my dog (my mother got a nasty bite a couple of years ago when a loose dog attacked hers and she ended up in between them). His answer?.... "Can't you rent a dog somewhere for runs?" "How would that stop other dogs attacking it?" I asked... "It wouldn't matter if it was a 'hire dog'," he said. Argh! lol. And that's why we don't have pets.
I want a rented dog too...
new business idea!?2 -
TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
are dog size Zorbs a thing?
I need to find a dog - walking your dog doesn't count as your one exercise apparently...0 -
thisvickyruns wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
are dog size Zorbs a thing?
I need to find a dog - walking your dog doesn't count as your one exercise apparently...
Does it have to be yours? Do any of your neighbours have dogs? Does anyone keep track of how many times the same dogs are walked?
Mind you, when we were in total no exercise lockdown here, the police quickly cottoned on to the dog walking thing and were fining anyone more than 50 metres from their front door with their dogs...2 -
No run yesterday. I am so physically and mentally drained from work. I told my husband it was worse than running a marathon. If I can push through another week, I’m going to take a few days off.
Podcasts I enjoy:
StarTalk - if you like science stuff
Conan O’Brian Needs a Friend
Ear Biscuits - entertaining especially if you are familiar with the guys from Good Mythical Morning10 -
@SummerSkier I think mileage depends on the shoes, just swapped my Asics sonoma 3s for my Christmas present Sonoma 4s!! The 3s had done 370 miles and what a difference, like running on air!
@thisvickyruns Good luck in the London ballot, I was tempted but it is 3 weeks after the Brighton marathon which I am already in for and I don’t think I have two races in me that close together (not sure I have one yet!)
@quilteryoyo You got this, Friday will be a breeze
@eleanorhawkins I like the hire dog idea, I wonder if anyone near me has a dog that needs a run?
New shoes - mud - ggrrrhhh!!!3 -
5 treadmill miles this morning.
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i run faster with my dog. but we run canicross. so she pulls me(controlled pulling). running is a job so no sniffing. speed demon loves it.
walks are for sniffing.
i was thinking of seeing how candy does with running. she walks pretty well in the yard with no distractions. but she's pretty low key, so walks and hikes might be more her thing.4 -
Hahaha But, I actually like the idea of hiring a dog to run with. Or, maybe some local shelters that have huskies or other high energy dogs would allow you to take them out for a run. That would be cool. It doesn't solve the problem of them being attacked by other dogs though. Why do people take their unruly animals out in public? (I see others had the same idea here. Great minds and all that stuff.)eleanorhawkins wrote: »His answer?.... "Can't you rent a dog somewhere for runs?" "How would that stop other dogs attacking it?" I asked... "It wouldn't matter if it was a 'hire dog'," he said. Argh! lol. And that's why we don't have pets.
I may have to look into that @hamsterwheel6 . I'll see how things go first.
@rheddmobile Love that your humane society does that and I see a service idea for elderly folks with dogs here.
@marisap2010 I hope work calms down for you. Enjoy your days off.
Thanks everyone. I'm trying to get my ducks in a row for Friday. I think I at least have them all in the same pond right now, so that's a start.
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »thisvickyruns wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
are dog size Zorbs a thing?
I need to find a dog - walking your dog doesn't count as your one exercise apparently...
Does it have to be yours? Do any of your neighbours have dogs? Does anyone keep track of how many times the same dogs are walked?
Mind you, when we were in total no exercise lockdown here, the police quickly cottoned on to the dog walking thing and were fining anyone more than 50 metres from their front door with their dogs...
I wonder if I could rent myself out as a running companion? I'm house trained...12 -
1-1 5k treadmill + resistance bands
1-2 5k treadmill + yoga
1-3 6k easy
1-4 7k slow + resistance bands
1-5 5k treadmill + yoga
January Total: 28k
January Goal: 140k
Nice treadmill run today - played with the incline settings and speed settings. Why run outside when it's mostly sunny??? I was afraid of eye damage.
On a niggle note, found out (remembered) that I can run 2k to loosen up my lower back or stretch it before running and run the first 2k pain free. Being old is getting less and less fun.
When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)8 -
@marisap2010 hang in there. I hope you'll be able to have some relaxing time off soon.
@Tramboman that's a million dollar idea right there, putting yourself out there for hire!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
01/01/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
01/02/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
01/03/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 3.3
01/04/21 :::: 3.4 :::: 6.7
01/05/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 9.8
I did 1 mile on the treadmill before yoga class, then decided to stay for strength class. Did that, then finished up 2 miles. Those 2 miles were a struggle.
Re treadmills, the one I like at the gym is a NordicTrak that has the fancy screen and adjusts speed and incline to the program you choose. I don't use those features often (and now not at all because the gym stopped paying for the subscription I think) but I do love that it has a decline feature. I use that all the time. It also goes to a crazy steep incline which I can't even contemplate. There's only 1 at the gym though and I usually have it to myself but it wasn't available for the second run today and I was sad to have to run at 0 incline. It felt so hard!5 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »thisvickyruns wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
are dog size Zorbs a thing?
I need to find a dog - walking your dog doesn't count as your one exercise apparently...
Does it have to be yours? Do any of your neighbours have dogs? Does anyone keep track of how many times the same dogs are walked?
Mind you, when we were in total no exercise lockdown here, the police quickly cottoned on to the dog walking thing and were fining anyone more than 50 metres from their front door with their dogs...
I wonder if I could rent myself out as a running companion? I'm house trained...
@Tramboman shame you're in the wrong country, I would pay you in brownies :-p
So after doing Monday, Wednesday AND Thursday's runs all between yesterday and today, I for some reason decided I needed stuff from two different stores so walked to one this morning and the other this afternoon. I think I'm subconsciously stocking up in case there's another lockdown coming. My legs are not very amused about this.
As we haven't been able to get together this xmas, my mother sent me money for xmas and my birthday, so I got myself a new nylon strap for my Garmin, as the rubber one has been upsetting my skin, ordered a Runderwear bra (which is in transit, supposedly, it's taking a lifetime for ANYTHING to get here from abroad atm) and a pocket TENS/EMS machine. I have a strange liking for the sort of tingly sensation, no idea whether it actually helps but I think so. I slapped it on the backs of both legs for a while yesterday and they were nowhere near as grumpy this morning when forced to run again as I expected them to be. Will do the same later, if I ever finish these boring articles I'm supposed to be translating....
Storm Filomena as they've called her is due to hit us tomorrow. I don't need to go out again until Friday afternoon, just hope the electricity doesn't cut out as it generally does here.8 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »thisvickyruns wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »TBH I did think about talking to the people at the animal shelter, who sometimes used to post requests on social media for volunteers to walk dogs, see if they had any that might like to run.
But I would be even more worried about something happening to a dog that wasn't even mine, not less!
are dog size Zorbs a thing?
I need to find a dog - walking your dog doesn't count as your one exercise apparently...
Does it have to be yours? Do any of your neighbours have dogs? Does anyone keep track of how many times the same dogs are walked?
Mind you, when we were in total no exercise lockdown here, the police quickly cottoned on to the dog walking thing and were fining anyone more than 50 metres from their front door with their dogs...
I wonder if I could rent myself out as a running companion? I'm house trained...
@Tramboman shame you're in the wrong country, I would pay you in brownies :-p
So after doing Monday, Wednesday AND Thursday's runs all between yesterday and today, I for some reason decided I needed stuff from two different stores so walked to one this morning and the other this afternoon. I think I'm subconsciously stocking up in case there's another lockdown coming. My legs are not very amused about this.
As we haven't been able to get together this xmas, my mother sent me money for xmas and my birthday, so I got myself a new nylon strap for my Garmin, as the rubber one has been upsetting my skin, ordered a Runderwear bra (which is in transit, supposedly, it's taking a lifetime for ANYTHING to get here from abroad atm) and a pocket TENS/EMS machine. I have a strange liking for the sort of tingly sensation, no idea whether it actually helps but I think so. I slapped it on the backs of both legs for a while yesterday and they were nowhere near as grumpy this morning when forced to run again as I expected them to be. Will do the same later, if I ever finish these boring articles I'm supposed to be translating....
Storm Filomena as they've called her is due to hit us tomorrow. I don't need to go out again until Friday afternoon, just hope the electricity doesn't cut out as it generally does here.
Now I wish I had a passport...4 -
02/01 2.38 miles
05/01 2.36 miles
4.74 of 30 miles
@skippygirlsmom - You sound very brave on the way you coped with you accident!2 -
I did it! Got my 1st run in since May 5th. 2020. Started my CT10K app on week1, day 1. Before I got out there, I was nervous, believe it or not, almost talking myself out of it, but get out I did. I was rather surprised during the run intervals when I looked at my watch that my pace times were in the low 12s, and once I even saw an 11:55! So the old legs still have it, just need to build up the endurance.
Podcasts: I don't listen when I run, but when I walk, I listen to several. I tend to walk the "creepy" side: "Cults", "Supernatural", "Infamous America", "Spirit Tarot", "No Meat Athlete", "Rich Roll", "Counter Clock" (1st series so far)...
@mbaker566 I totally forgot you foster dogs! Do you work with an agency or group? How do the adoptions go? Not 100% ready now, but working on emotionally moving to a place to possibly adopt again. But only if it is right for the dog & me/partner. (Feb 25th will be 1 year for my Emma)
@eleanorhawkins Hopefully the storm won't be too bad for you & you still have power. And thanks for the great idea! Totally forgot about my TENS unit! My legs are sore as all get out (did a Caroline Girvan YouTube full body ST video yesterday, silly me) so I think a session with "the ants" and some moist heat will be a nice reward.
Now on to the next workout of the day: trying to contact the IRS and find out just who's account they put the stimulus in, because it sure as hell wasn't mine!
Jan goal: Just run
1/5 - 1.85 miles - Total: 1.85 miles8 -
01/01... 10.12
04/01... 4.20
05/01... 5.41
06/01... 5.22
Total KM 24.95
Today is a scheduled rest day, but I decided to sneak in a slow 5km. I'm flying to Wellington shortly, taking my Dad for a day trip. We're heading to our favourite Chinese restaurant for Yum Cha lunch - hence the extra run. Then doing a tour at Weta Workshops which is the special effects and props company that did the Lord of the Rings, Hobbit films etc. I've been before but Dad hasn't so I thought it would be a nice day out for him. He doesn't really travel unless I go with him, so I like to arrange little trips every once in a while. We had a big international trip planned for next year, but obviously that's not happening now so Wellington will have to do.6 -
@dreamer12151 I foster thru Rescue Gang.
We have the potentials come meet the dog and bring their dog(s) to see if they get along. depending on how far away they are, we do a meet or virtual meet.
fees are usually between 300 and 500. dog has rabies, microchip, and other vaccinations.4 -
For those curious about the New Year's GPS errors. I was wondering why my map was so messed up the other day!
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/01/gps-accuracy-impacting-devices.html3 -
Hey all. A gentle 6.5k this morning.
I asked @runs_on_espresso this, but haven't seen her in a few days (hope you are OK!) had anyone used the paid version of Run with Hal? I am contemplating it cause the ability to move my long run around would be good. And I kinda like the idea of the app actually adapting to me.
Feedback?
I paid for the full version of MFP think3it would give more useful features, and no. So far not really.2 -
Sorry I needed a few days away but I read through the thread.
Went to orthopedic doctor today. First when they took the splint off I have a fracture blister. It happens when you get a fracture in an area with thin skin and it needs to heal before surgery. I have surgery scheduled for the 15th to repair a fracture of the lateral malleolus of the right fibula and deltoid. Basically the fibula is broken and on the inside of my foot the ankle joint which fits tightly doesn’t anymore. It’s pulled away tearing the ligaments off my bone including breaking a piece of the bone off.
Screws and pins etc to fix. At least 4 weeks non weight bearing, which isn’t bad, but this was the gut punch. One year full recovery time. WTF did you say, I almost asked. She’s a runner too so she knows how I feel. She said we want you 100% healed so you never have any other problems. So that’s where I stand.
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »Sorry I needed a few days away but I read through the thread.
Went to orthopedic doctor today. First when they took the splint off I have a fracture blister. It happens when you get a fracture in an area with thin skin and it needs to heal before surgery. I have surgery scheduled for the 15th to repair a fracture of the lateral malleolus of the right fibula and deltoid. Basically the fibula is broken and on the inside of my foot the ankle joint which fits tightly doesn’t anymore. It’s pulled away tearing the ligaments off my bone including breaking a piece of the bone off.
Screws and pins etc to fix. At least 4 weeks non weight bearing, which isn’t bad, but this was the gut punch. One year full recovery time. WTF did you say, I almost asked. She’s a runner too so she knows how I feel. She said we want you 100% healed so you never have any other problems. So that’s where I stand.
A year of recovery time is better than never running again.
Keep us posted as to what is going on and make sure @Avidkeo gets X-rays so she can provide diagnoses and commentary.7 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »Sorry I needed a few days away but I read through the thread.
Went to orthopedic doctor today. First when they took the splint off I have a fracture blister. It happens when you get a fracture in an area with thin skin and it needs to heal before surgery. I have surgery scheduled for the 15th to repair a fracture of the lateral malleolus of the right fibula and deltoid. Basically the fibula is broken and on the inside of my foot the ankle joint which fits tightly doesn’t anymore. It’s pulled away tearing the ligaments off my bone including breaking a piece of the bone off.
Screws and pins etc to fix. At least 4 weeks non weight bearing, which isn’t bad, but this was the gut punch. One year full recovery time. WTF did you say, I almost asked. She’s a runner too so she knows how I feel. She said we want you 100% healed so you never have any other problems. So that’s where I stand.
Gosh that’s rough. At least it sounds hopeful the long term outcome will be good.1 -
@skippygirlsmom yes, that is dreadful to think of 1 year not running, but better to take 1 year and be 100% then fight with it the rest of your life. Stay strong 💪0
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@eleanorhawkins Nice running stuff you were able to get with your Christmas money. Hope the storm isn't too bad.
Way to go @dreamer12151 ! Getting out there is often the hardest part of the run. Good luck with the IRS. I've been trying to contact them for the last week and they say due to a higher than normal volume, they are unable to handle my call. Well, I really would like to take care of the fact that I paid my taxed in May and they still think I haven't paid them.
@kirstymn That day trip sounds like fun. Hope you both enjoyed it!
@Avidkeo I hope @RunsOnEspresso is okay too. Haven't seen her in a while. Same with @WandaVaughn and maybe some others.
Oh no @skippygirlsmom ! Glad you got the surgery scheduled, but that's a long recovery. Does that mean no running for a full year, or limited? Sounds like we can commiserate on recovering together.
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I haven’t run for a couple days. I was hoping to go today since it was in the mid 40’sF, but I didn’t have time. I have an event in Saturday that I’m doing lots of prep for, so hopefully next week will be less busy and I’ll be able to run more3
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@dreamer12151 good job on your first run since May! Take it slow but you are on a comeback!
@kirstymn that sounds like a wonderful day trip with your dad. Glad you are able to go.
@skippygirlsmom oh wow, you really did a number on that ankle. I'm sorry about the blister, the surgery and especially the long recovery. You are strong, so I know you can do this. Keep us posted on your upcoming surgery and how you're doing.
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