February 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Welcome @slender04
Great challenge @Teresa502
Fantastic race @avidkeo and after the recovery process a really impressive time
Stay safe @quilteryoyo
I'm scared to think what mileage you will do when the snow clears @AlphaHowls
First stretch for a week today to just test the knee out. Whilst I was out it was okay however it is definitely grumbling at me now. Ah, well - if you don't try you don't know!8 -
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
2/9 2.10 (no "travel")
2/10 3.35 Chad
2/11 snorkel 2.5 hours
2/12 3.10 Central African Republic
2/13 3.60 Chile
2/14 off
2/15 4.29 (no travel)
2/16 off
2/17 2.00 China (part 1-Beijing) and Comoros
2/18 4.20 China (part 2-3 Gorges and Yangtze River
2/19 2.02 China (part 3-Silk Road)
2/20 off
2/21 3.20 Croatia
Total 42.64
*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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@TheMrWobbly wrote: »
I figure I have a couple more weeks where I can yank more miles out, but spring is coming and that means time in the yard!
2/1 14.21 miles, 190 days HM+ streak, Crazy Laps, New Shoes! Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
2/2 16.01 miles, Crazy Laps, New Shoes! Saucony Cohesion 13
2/3 15.14 miles, 1010 Days on the run
2/4 15.17 miles
2/5 16.4 miles
2/6 19.07 miles
2/7 15.03 miles
2/8 19.02 miles, 1015 Days on the run
2/9 17.31 miles
2/10 13.49 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/11 15.27 miles, 200 days HM+ streak, Crazy Laps!
2/12 16.02 miles
2/13 18.04 miles, 1020 Days on the run, Crazy Laps!
2/14 27.37 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/15 26.25 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/16 15.45 miles, Crazy Laps! 2050 days on MFP
2/17 17.24 miles, Crazy Laps! 1.03 miles to keep warm Crazy Laps!
2/18 17.4 miles, 1025 Days on the run, Crazy Laps!
2/19 17.09 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/20 17.03 miles, Crazy Laps! 2.35 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/21 17.25 miles, 210 days HM+ streak OUTSIDE! ON THE ROAD!
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Sounds like you had a great run yesterday @polskagirl01 ! Enjoy finding new places to run.
@Tramboman The robins are here all year, so that would not be a good harbinger of spring here, even though I used to think it was. You're doing great with your runs.
@katharmonic Such a pretty place to run. I love sun on snow. It's so pretty. Funny, when I took Tippy out this morning there was a huge frost and clear skies. I said, "Oh look. It's all sparkly." Not quite the same, but pretty nonetheless.
@kirstymn Glad you are getting your runs in. Be careful in the heat though.
@TheMrWobbly I hope your knee stops grumbling better soon.
@AlphaHowls Glad you were able to get outside and run! That must have felt like heaven.3 -
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 miles
2/13: 1.35 miles
2/14: 0.32 miles
2/19: 4.07 miles
2/20: 6.37 miles
2/21: 10.05 miles
59.51/90 miles completed for February
I had a wonderful run today. It was a little windier than I like, but it was warm and the sun was shining. I almost was a little too warm at the end which was nice for a change and so much nicer than last week. It was 55°F at the start and 62°F by the time I got home. It is hard to believe that the same time last week it was 12°F feels like -5° and snowing when my husband and I ran around the block. And that wasn't even the coldest day. Today the sun was shining and it was really nice. I would have preferred not having 18 mph winds, but it was still great running weather. I saw tons of birds. I saw male an female cardinal, the usual doves, sparrows and mockingbirds and lots of robins. @tramboman I guess all your robins are hanging out in Texas. I often see robins, but it seems like I've been seeing even more than usual lately.
The streets were clear today, but the creek is still pretty icy. I know many of you are used to frozen waterways, but I don't ever remember seeing the creek freeze before. I 've seen some frozen stock tanks (ponds) but not the creek. The lake was frozen too. Not entirely, but pretty far out from shore.
2021 Races:
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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2/1 – Exercise Bike (5 miles) + weights
2/2 – Exercise Bike (11 miles) + Kickboxing
2/3 – 5.07 miles
2/4 – 5.19 miles
2/6 – 8.72 miles
2/8 – 5.18 miles
2/9 – Exercise Bike (5.5 miles) + weights
2/10 – 5.26 miles
2/11 – 5.20 miles
2/13 – 5.09 miles
2/15 – 6.12 miles + yoga
2/16 – Exercise Bike (14 miles) + weights
2/17 – 5.13 miles
2/18 – nothing but long, long work day
2/19 – Exercise Bike (8 miles) + strength training
2/20 – 8.03 miles
2/21 – 14.07 miles + 2.36 walk
A friend is training for a marathon at the end of March and had 20 miles on her scheduled for today. I ran 14 of the 20 kind of with her. She is faster than I so after the first couple of miles she took off and I ran my own thing and she ran hers but it was good that we were still out there together. We ran on a rails-to-trails where the marathon will be held. It was 17F when we started so everything was frozen. After I finished 14, I had a snack and changed clothes and then walked a little bit and sat in the sun while she finished up. Turned out to be a beautiful sunny afternoon.
@shanaber – I forgot to add the photo when I first posted and went back several minutes later and edited the post to add it – so, no you’re not going crazy!
@quilteryoyo – So glad you didn’t pull anything loose when you fell! Very neat that you had a role in Desert Storm also with the satellite launch. I adopted a soldier during Desert Storm and he sent me a US flag that flew over the Multi-International HQ in Kuwait in my honor (at least that’s what the certificate says). I felt very undeserving but treasure it and have it proudly displayed in a keepsake box. Welcome @slender4!
Sounds like quite the adventurous run @rheddmobile!
@katharmonic – The 218 miles was split between the two of us. I don’t think I could have done it on my own with my increased workload in Jan/Feb plus the weather being an issue some days. I’m no @AlphaHowls! Beautiful sky in your picture!
@kirstymn – Sorry things have been so hectic for you I hate it when work interferes with my running! I saw a cute saying today:
Sorry for the knee issues @TheMrWobbly. I missed how you injured it but I hope it stops grumbling soon!
Glad you are back in your happy weather zone @kgirlhart!
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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
2/10 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - driveway laps, neighbor's field, to mom's and back
2/11 - 2.00 miles -3.5 mph - treadmill
2/12 - 1.75 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps
2/13 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/14 - 2.25 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/16 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/17 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/18 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill ladder
2/19 - 2.50 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/20 - 2.00 miles = 3.4 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/21 - 1.75 miles = 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
Monthly Total: 44.75/56 miles
I tempted fate and took Tippy back in the field again. It was sunny, 54°F, and windy, so the top of the ground had dried a lot. I didn't have to side step the mud, which was my down fall, literally, yesterday.3 -
@kgirlhart What a difference a week makes! The creek does look like it's thawing some. I wouldn't try ice skating or anything. Glad you had a great run!2
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@quilteryoyo wrote: »
@AlphaHowls Glad you were able to get outside and run! That must have felt like heaven.
*sighs* It was, until mile 3.7 and I took a fall. Bad negotiation on my part, slight scrapes to the palms and jarred my right hip. It really did feel like spring though, except for all the snow and slush...
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Just had my first adult ballet class...
HILARIOUS11 -
Tried again on the virtual race route in the forest. Temperatures went back down to zero overnight, so the melty snow in the forest was now crunchy snow & ice, so I used screw shoes and nordic poles. It helped, but I did find myself having to concentrate more on form with the poles. Even though I missed a turn, stopped to take out my phone and take a picture, then realized my mistake and had to go back, I improved my time by 6 1/2 minutes over 7k - so almost a minute faster per km. I'm happy with it, unless the trails clear up this week
It's supposed to be warm all week. Melt, snow, melt!3 -
Oh no @AlphaHowls ! Sorry about your fall. I hope you are okay today. That feels like mother nature was adding insult to injury after being cooped up for so long.
@ContraryMaryMary Good for you! I really want to do that too. It's one thing I wish I had been able to do as a child, but couldn't. Maybe I should put that on my bucket list for after I heal up.
@polskagirl01 Great increase in pace! Beautiful running route. I hope the snow melts and you have better conditions to "try" again. Even though, slippery mud can be just as bad, I would think.
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It rained on me when I was walking the dogs, but it had stopped by the time I got back out for my run. Roads about 99% clear and it was nice to go out in just shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt.
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
2/11 2.0
2/12 3.12
2/13 3.2
2/14 4
2/15 1.2
2/16 3.1
2/17 3.1
2/18 3.1
2/19 3.1
2/20 3.1
2/21 5
2/22 4
Total 72 / 90 for the month
143 / 1114 for the year
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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
2-11 6k treadmill + yoga
2-12 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
2-13 7k measy
2-14 5k treadmill + yoga
2-15 6k treadmill
2-16 5k dreadmill + yoga
2-17 6k treadmill
2-18 6k treadmill + yoga
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k slow + yoga
2-21 7k easy
2-22 7k slow
February Total: 143.1k
February Goal: 150k
Cloudy, mid 30s F, with a little drizzly rain driven by a gusty southwest wind. Heard a robin and saw a bunch of geese flying around.
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)4 -
@AlphaHowls so sorry for your mishap on the road. That is the 2nd time in recent memory you have had a spill while running. I'm sure it's just bad luck, but getting worried about you
Nothing exciting this morning, just an easy 6 miles on the treadmill. It's going to be a challenge to get in my 100 miles this month.
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2/1-2.25
2/2-2.25
2/3-2
2/4-2.5
2/5-3
2/6-2.25
2/7-3.5
2/8-2/14-Far to cold to go out running. -20 to -40 out, NOPE
2/15-1.25-Finally above 0 (barely) still very cold but hit 100 miles this year
2/17-2.5
2/19-2.75
2/20-4.25
2/21-4.5
2/22-2
February Goal-35/60
2021 Goal-116/634 miles
January-81 miles5 -
@katharmonic did you end up signing up for the Fleet Feet HM a month for the year challenge. I couldn't remember. The medals went out this week so if you did you should get the first 3 soon. They are so nice and they are big.7
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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
2/10 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - driveway laps, neighbor's field, to mom's and back
2/11 - 2.00 miles -3.5 mph - treadmill
2/12 - 1.75 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps
2/13 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/14 - 2.25 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/16 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/17 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/18 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill ladder
2/19 - 2.50 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/20 - 2.00 miles = 3.4 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/21 - 1.75 miles = 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/22 - 2.00 miles - 3.3 mph - treadmill during Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
Monthly Total: 46.75/56 miles
Today felt like a really long day. I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with the VA this morning trying to straighten out some paperwork so they will pay for dad's hospitalization. I got basically no where...except I know who can't help me. I guess that's something. Then, I went to town and paid dad's funeral expenses - we finally got his life insurance check over the weekend. We also had a meeting with the lawyer for zoom probate court. After I did all of that, I worked at daycare for 2.5 hours, filing some of the children's paperwork and helping in the office.
I was tired, but made myself go down and do a slow treadmill walk. It goes pretty fast when watching the game shows.10 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@katharmonic did you end up signing up for the Fleet Feet HM a month for the year challenge. I couldn't remember. The medals went out this week so if you did you should get the first 3 soon. They are so nice and they are big.
Oh nice! Thanks @skippygirlsmom. I did sign up so I'm looking forward to getting the medals. I am glad to have January and February done and I'm hopeful for a little warmer weather for the March one. Hope you are continuing to heal up well!
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
02/11/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.1
02/12/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.1
02/13/21 :::: 4.6 :::: 42.7
02/14/21 :::: 13.1 :::: 55.8
02/15/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 58.9
02/16/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 60.9
02/17/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 64.0
02/18/21 :::: 2.2 :::: 66.2
02/19/21 :::: 7.0 :::: 73.2
02/20/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 73.2
02/21/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 76.3
02/22/21 :::: 2.6 :::: 78.9
I was doing a warmup run on the treadmill before strength class tonight. I was trying to get to 3 miles and it was going to be tight but I was kicking it up a little to make it. Then I was interrupted by a phone call that I had to take, because it was good news about a promotion at work!! So I didn't get my 3 miles but it was worth it.8 -
@katharmonic Congratulations on your promotion!1
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