February 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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It’s been super cold, snowy, and icy here for days, so I haven’t been able to run outside. Yesterday I ran on my elliptical for 25 minutes though7
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Thanks, everyone. I should have listened to my body earlier so it's my own fault. Stretches should help - It's something I'm so bad at anyway and need to spend some more time in the morning both pre and post run doing.5
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juliet3455 wrote: »Swimming Pool Closed due to covid restrictions
Gyms Closed
Running outside NOPE We be to cold especially when you add in the windchill.
I'm in AB too! The sunshine and blue skies is making me happy, but I miss outside. Definitely too cold to run! My dog really loves the cold (its hard to get him to come inside when he's happily lying in a snowbank in -20C), and today for the first time ever he didn't want to go for a walk. I'm excited for this cold snap to end!
5.25 /20 hours done!6 -
I guess I never posted my earlier post I wrote out twice...
I like all of the different ideas about the footprints! Whatever the cause, they sure gave me an appreciation for my healthy legs/hips when I tried to follow them.
Today I dragged my treadmill from the garage into the side room in the basement where I'm making my home gym, plugged it in and did a little speed work (400-meter repeats: fast, slow, repeat) for about 5k. I also thought through how to arrange things and moved stuff out of the way, measured, etc. Then I ordered some forest wallpaper and more of those square-puzzle mats for under the equipment. After the weight machine is reassembled, I'll measure for a set of lockers and a shoe bench. It's a small storage room, but I think I can turn it into a cozy little workout room!
@juliet3455 I can't even imagine that cold!9 -
Hi All. So I dropped into the January thread to only remember it’s February ha ha
I’m trying to catch up so sorry for some long overdue comments.
@quilteryoyo so great you walked for your Dad on this 89th birthday, how you got to that number makes perfect sense. Love it. Tippy is a beauty
@katharmonic I love your mountain hiking pictures. I’ve seen that FUD a few times and wondered how it worked out.
Happy belated birthday @marisap2010
@Avidkeo I agree with you can do 10 you can do 13. Very few HM plans tell you to run the full distance. Beautiful pictures
@shanaber I hope it’s not a tear. Yummy tangerines
@AlphaHowls pretty shoes!
@polskagirl01 I walk like that in the snow too to fool around LOL
Obviously my mileage for February is zero.
Just a quick update, stitches came out last week and a new cast is on for the next 3 weeks. After that I start PT 3 days a week for at least 6 weeks to start. Besides that life is boring. I've been going into the office, which can be exhausting (my co worker picks me up), otherwise I've just been sitting at home.
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@juliet3455 - Yikes that is too cold! You may have to resort to @AlphaHowls crazy laps inside in the house.
@Eaglesfanintn - Hope you heal quickly! If you have one, you might try some foam rolling before the stretching.
@martaindale - That is very speedy! Great workout!
@polskagirl01 - your little workout room sounds awesome! I wish I could build out something similar in my home. Maybe if I get rid of my dh's bed 😁 she could sleep on a treadmill when she comes home to visit, right? We'll just put one of those memory foam things on it!
@142jmh - what kind of pup do you have that loves the cold? I have a Vizsla and we have no idea how they could ever have tolerated the cold in Hungary. He shivers when it is in the low 50s here. At agility class last night it was 54 and he needed his blanket jacket on between runs.
@skippygirlsmom - glad to see your update! I have been thinking about you and hoping you were doing ok.
No run/walk for me today. Between my longish (6.5mi) run/walk yesterday and agility last night (another 2 miles of running), Hobbes the Vizsla and I both need a rest day. I will be doing some strength training this afternoon though, likely while he frowns and judges my workout and then sleeps and snores thru the vast majority of it.3 -
@polskagirl01 It sounds like you are going to have a great little home gym. I love that you are going to get forest wallpaper. Great job on your treadmill speedwork today.
Thanks @skippygirlsmom . Hope you continue to heal. It's been almost 5 weeks since my surgery and it has gone by so fast. I've barely put a dent in my post-op to to list - things I need to do that I CAN do. Seems like other things keep popping up that have to be done first. Anyway, I'm trying to encourage you that the time goes quickly and hopefully you will be back to being active before you know it.
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2/1 2.02 miles 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/2 2.23 miles 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/3 2.00 miles 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/4 2.00 miles 3.3 mph - driveway laps
2/5 2.00 miles 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/6 1.75 miles 3.3 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/7 2.50 miles 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/8 2.00 miles 3.8 mph - 2 separate walks to my mom's and back
2/9 2.00 miles 3.6 mph - driveway laps
Monthly Total: 18.50/56 miles
We had a meeting with the lawyer this afternoon about dad's estate. We did some other things while in town, so it was after 4 when I got home. Those trips always make me tired. I was tempted to take today as a rest day, but it was fairly nice out, really nice for the beginning of February, so I talked myself to walking driveway laps while dinner cooked. I'm glad I did, because I felt more energized as the walk went on instead of just wanting to quit.
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Hey all.
The rain I was expecting yesterday came today and it was WET! I did 8k. I kept trying to slow down, but I was so comfortable I found it challenging. I was supposed to do 6:27 min/k and ended up with 6:17. This gets me excited, cause it means I'm on form.
I'm starting to get really excited!8 -
Hey all.
The rain I was expecting yesterday came today and it was WET! I did 8k. I kept trying to slow down, but I was so comfortable I found it challenging. I was supposed to do 6:27 min/k and ended up with 6:17. This gets me excited, cause it means I'm on form.
I'm starting to get really excited!
Go you. Good to see your base fitness held through your injury. You’re going to do so well next weekend!2 -
February Goal: Hike/Run the "C's" *
2/1 off
2/2 3.50 Cote D'Ivoire and Cape Verde Islands
2/3 off
2/4 3.35 Cambodia
2/5 Life
2/6 3.55 Cameroon
2/7 4.30 Canada
2/8 off.....I deep mucked the chicken coop, then took all the ...muck....and hand tilled it into the garden. Then relocated all my (heavy) container veggie pots, then planted all my tomato starts. Found many muscles that I didn't know existed before....2/9 2.10 (no "travel")
Total 16.80
@avidkeo Not just train trips....I realize my paragraph below was poorly worded. I added both of your suggestions to my travel itinerary!
*So, my 2021 resolution is to hike/run all 193 (or 195 depending on your source) countries of the world this year. This could be difficult, since I don’t have a passport. But YouTube to the rescue! I have been using the site to take train “trips” recently, and have found them strangely motivating. Why not use Youtube vlogs to hike/run the world (and learn something about each country?)
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February Goal: 90 Miles
2/2: 5.31 miles
2/3: 6.07 miles
2/5: 5.26 miles
2/7: 10.10 miles
2/8: 5.30 miles
2/9: 5.32
37.36/90 miles completed for February
Today's run may have been my coldest run ever. If not it was definitely one of the top coldest. It was 28°F feels like 18°F. That may not be cold for some of you, but in Texas that is really cold. And it is supposed to be even colder the rest of this week and through the weekend and possibly some freezing rain. I don't know if I will get any more runs this week. I am planning to play it by ear. I have already decided not to run in the morning. It's been kind of misty most of the day and there may be some ice and I don't want to run when it is dark and icy.
But today's run was really good. The hardest part really was getting out the door. I never quite know what to wear when it is cold, but I was fairly comfortable. I ran the same route as yesterday. I had a dog that was in his yard bark at me. It was a great dane and he scared me at first. Mostly because he is black and was in his yard, so I didn't see him and great danes have really loud barks. It was kind of funny too because I saw that dog one other time when his family first moved in but I haven't seen him since. Yesterday when I ran past that house I thought about the dog and decided they must have moved. I also saw a skunk this morning. Luckily he didn't seem to notice me.
I ended up running a little over 5 miles. It was really cold, but I still enjoyed it. I'm going to post this, but I will probably have to wait until tomorrow to catch up on the thread.
2021 Races:
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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Hi guys. Reaching out for some advice regarding the ankle. I twisted it on Friday last week. Had run in the morning no problems, but out walking on uneven ground in a park in some slightly loose shoes, I did some damage. It twisted outwards, and the outer ankle puffed up with a bit of a bruise. I’ve done the usual - ice, compression, elevation etc - and it does feel much better. Walking fairly normally but it’s still a bit puffy. I can flex the foot without pain but when I point my toe there is pain and it’s really uncomfortable.
I think I probably know the answer to this, but do you think I should try a gentle run on the treadmill or give it a bit longer? I’m really frustrated at more time off, but I definitely don’t want to make things worse.
Also, any tips on good support/taping much appreciated. 🙏 x8 -
@shanaber He's a Bernese Mountain dog, crossed with Akbash. He is a sweet, lovable, giant (133lb) doofus of a dog that loves snacks and pets and snowbanks. At 50F / 10C he jumps into every pond and swamp he can find!
@kgirlhart 18F / -7C is cold for sure! What boggles my mind is the idea of running in a Texas summer. Honestly, that seems insane to me!
@Faebert I don't have any tips for you, but I hope it heals quickly!8 -
Hi guys. Reaching out for some advice regarding the ankle. I twisted it on Friday last week. Had run in the morning no problems, but out walking on uneven ground in a park in some slightly loose shoes, I did some damage. It twisted outwards, and the outer ankle puffed up with a bit of a bruise. I’ve done the usual - ice, compression, elevation etc - and it does feel much better. Walking fairly normally but it’s still a bit puffy. I can flex the foot without pain but when I point my toe there is pain and it’s really uncomfortable.
I think I probably know the answer to this, but do you think I should try a gentle run on the treadmill or give it a bit longer? I’m really frustrated at more time off, but I definitely don’t want to make things worse.
Also, any tips on good support/taping much appreciated. 🙏 x
My husband recommends the ASO ankle stabilizer. In general ankles are self limiting in that it will hurt too much to run if you shouldn’t run, but if it’s still swollen and bruised I would definitely wait.2 -
@Faebert I'm not in any way a medical professional, but I would also wait! Frustrating now, but much better than injuring it worse and being out of running even longer. I hope it heals quickly for you!3
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No running this last two days, as I have had to work late, but I did go to my body pump class last night. Too tired and hungry to run after though.1
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My leg felt a bit better this morning, but instead of making it worse, I cut my route in half and took it really slow. Also did some stretching before and after. Man, am I inflexible. Should do more of that. Probably do the same for the next few days - easy and short routes.
2/1 3.16
2/2 3.16
2/3 3.19
2/4 3.16
2/5 3.4
2/6 3.8
2/7 6.2
2/8 3.2
2/9 3.17
2/10 1.5
Total 34 / 90 for the month
103 / 1114 for the year
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You are doing great @Avidkeo ! You're going to kill that HM!
@HonuNui That's a lot of work, but I'm sure it pays off.
@kgirlhart That is cold! You did great with your run and good call to not run in the dark with potential black ice. That could end in disaster.
@Faebert Sorry about the ankle. I think I would wait a few more days too. You don't want to make it worse.
@142jmh Love the pictures of your dog. Tippy likes to play fetch with "sticks" that size too. It's dangerous. LOL I would like to have a Bernese Mountain dog, but it's just too hot for them here.
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2-1 6.1k treadmill
2-2 5k treadmill + yoga
2-3 6k slow
2-4 6k easy + yoga
2-5 5k treadmill
2-6 6k slow + yoga
2-7 5k treadmill
2-8 7k slow
2-9 6k treadmill + yoga
2-10 7k slow
February Total: 59.1k
February Goal: 150k
Mostly cloudy, mid teens F, and just a hint of a breeze from the northeast -- enough to blow the wood smoke and diesel fumes away, but not enough to affect running. The fun is coming back into the run.
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)7 -
On days when motivation is lacking, usually if I can just get out the door and start running, I'm fine. Not today. First time out the door, I looked at my watch and realized we didn't have time to walk to the school, "get in the car now!". Dropped kid off, brought car home, tried again. Too cold, went back for a different jacket. Ok. Started running. Didn't even make it a kilometer before I finally looked up and realized that in addition to being cold and having every single step impeded by snow, I could also see AND taste the air, and it wasn't good. That was the last straw. I took the next turn and came back home. 2k total. A little later I got on the treadmill and did 2 more. But I was wearing the same clothing I already had on, and soon was too hot and couldn't get the last pair of leggings off without taking off the shoes. So I stopped, went upstairs for shorts and stalled a bit before going back to the treadmill for 4k more while watching videos of people making candy.
Total 8k oh yeah!11 -
I'm way behind on my goal for the month. Only about 13 miles so far. Fell down the depression hole. Starting to feel better now16
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I think I probably know the answer to this, but do you think I should try a gentle run on the treadmill or give it a bit longer? I’m really frustrated at more time off, but I definitely don’t want to make things worse.
I agree with others who have already chimed in here. If it's swollen/bruised, give it some more time.0 -
35.6/70 miles
2/1: 6 miles
2/2: 4.1 miles
2/3: 7.1 miles
2/5: 1.7 miles
2/6: 10 miles
2/8: 4.5 miles
2/9: 2.2 miles
Unplanned short run yesterday with my daughter. My husband was feeling a little under the weather, so I took her out for C25k so she would stay on schedule and in the habit. They are to the point of the 20 min run now, so it's easier for me to do with them. The constant stopping and starting is kind of annoying in the earlier weeks once you are personally at a point where you don't need it. So, we did a loop she hadn't done in a while and ended up with 2.2 miles at about a 10:11 pace. Pretty good pace and a fair bit faster than she does with my husband. She says he runs slow, so I think he is driving their pace usually. I may need to try to take her out from time to time so she can actually run at a comfortable pace for her while he builds back up. Also, she likes to talk while we run, so it's a good way to get her to tell me what's going on with her life.8 -
@Faebert give it time. If it persists too long we will want to see an Xray of course.
Hope it feels better soon.
Feb running challenge. Apparently Mother nature heard about this thread and is sending the deep FREEZE to Tx this week. WOW. It keeps getting worse and worse in the forecast. Now they are saying low of 12 deg F on Monday.... I bet before it's done it will be single digits.... Wrapping faucets. Stuffing cracks in window sills. Double covering plants (but sadly that probably won't help I might have to leave a radiant heater out for the nights of 17 and 12) It's not the first time it has gotten so cold here but it has been a few years. And it's not a clear sunny cold but change of precip cold... yuck.5 -
Thanks @quilteryoyo I appreciate the encouragement :-)
@142jmh what a beautiful dog
@faebert hope the ankle feels better soon
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Thanks everyone! @skippygirlsmom good to see you and glad you’re healing ok. @Avidkeo - exciting! @SummerSkier brr!! Sounds very cold. We also have snow and ice everywhere so actually not a bad time to be forcibly rested! @polskagirl01 you worked so hard for that 8K! Great perseverance! @martaindale my girls were doing couch to 5K just before the last lockdown but it fell by the wayside. This current lockdown is a lot stricter and they feel more anxious about exercising outside even though it’s allowed. Hoping that by the summer things have eased and we can revive it. They are pushing out the odd treadmill run. But it would be so nice to be outside running altogether. Enjoy your runs with your daughter!
@142jmh @quilteryoyo @shanaber and all the dog owners, I have such envy. I would love love love a dog, but I’m not home enough for it to be fair. When I retire maybe!1 -
@142jmh awesome dog! They seem like a very cool breed and I do love giant dogs. We had a St. Bernard when I was a kid and that dog never wanted to come inside.
Great to hear you are moving along in the healing process @skippygirlsmom. I'm sure it seems long and boring but you'll feel like you are making progress when you start PT I bet.
Nice run with your daughter @martaindale. I'm sure it's great to see her make progress and spend that time together.
@Faebert hope your rest is just what your ankle needs. And that the weather will improve to get outside when you are ready to start up again.
@RunsOnEspresso sorry you've been struggling. Good to see you stop in. Glad you are starting to feel better. Hugs.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 2.1
02/02/21 :::: 1.6 :::: 3.6
02/03/21 :::: 5.0 :::: 8.7
02/04/21 :::: 2.9 :::: 11.5
02/05/21 :::: 8.6 :::: 20.1
02/06/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 24.1
02/07/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 27.4
02/08/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.4
02/09/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 33.4
02/10/21 :::: 4.7 :::: 38.1
Debated running this morning but it was in the teens and I really needed to get to work early so decided to hope for the best and hit the gym after work. For the last few weeks I've been doing the run group's speedwork of the week on my own on Wednesdays on the treadmill, and now it feels like a routine so that's what I did. The workout this week was a ladder of 1-2-3-4-4-3-2-1 minute intervals. I did 90 second recovery between intervals for the first half and 60 second recovery for the second half. I kicked up the pace a little on the 1 and 2 minute intervals. That middle section was tough, and then it goes quickly on the homestretch.
I got my second dose of vaccine today. I was feeling fine until about about right now - starting to feel possibly head achey and tired. I will go to bed shortly and hopefully sleep it off.5 -
@polskagirl01 You did so good to take all of those things in stride and get the running in anyway. Knowing me, I would have probably just given up at some point. Do you know why the air quality was so bad?
@martaindale Sounds like your daughter is doing great and your running together is important bonding time. I hope DH starts feeling better soon.
@katharmonic The ladder workout always sounds brutal to me. Glad you got the second vaccine today. Hope you are feeling better in the morning.
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