June 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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@Teresa502 I guess tarps would be a little fun, as long as the wind wasn't blowing and it wasn't storming. I did not hear about the girl being attacked. Was she attacked by a person or an animal?
@skippygirlsmom Love the shoe porn! Hope they are what you need to make your feet/toes feel better.
@katharmonic Sounds like a fantastic weekend! Glad you had such a good time catching up with your friend.
I worked from 7:30 - 4:30 at daycare today. Came home and went to mom's intending to do the push mowing for her lawn. After about 15 minutes, her mower quit working. Mine died when I mowed last week. Looks like a new push mower is in my future. When I got home, I went for a walk. Did a quick mile in the field.5 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »@skippygirlsmom I hope those new shoes work out for you. There's probably no better person to have scoping shoes out for you than Skip! I have tried two different pairs of Hoka's with wildly different results. Some Hoka Challengers for trails which I really liked, and some Hoka Stinson's which I just couldn't trust to keep running in. To be fair, those Stinson's were super duper extra cushy and I thought I would LOVE them (since I'm a huge Brooks Glycerin fan) but I found them to be a bit unstable, and I'm a neutral runner! It's because those Brooks Glycerin (and Ghosts even) have those soles that splay out giving you some incredible traction and control, while the Stinson's were very much the opposite and just like a thick, narrow pillow below your feet. There are so many Hoka lovers out there, and having worn them I understand why. It just goes to show that each person has to find the right shoes for themselves (not always easy). You are very fortunate to have Skip to guide you as she has seen every shoe imaginable, I would think!
@polskagirl01 - Somehow I was just reminded about when I was actually PASSED by an old lady SPEED WALKER of all things in the late part of my second full marathon! I was so irked by that! But that little old lady beat my *kitten* fair and square!
I’ve told this story before but in my first 5k I was determined to beat a lady with a stroller. Little did I know she was a running coach who led a class on how to run with a stroller! Plus she was about a decade and a half younger. She became my secret nemesis and I did eventually beat her, two years later, at the same race - when she was running with a stroller with a whopping great toddler, and seven months pregnant as well!
@polskagirl01 Congrats on your half, so happy you got to enjoy it after the previous disappointment!
My husband and I got out for an easy 5k in the boiling heat today. We need to start increasing our mileage but it’s hard to feel motivated in this weather. His heart was perfect today, though!
I woke up two days after my wreck feeling like I’d been hit by a truck, then realized, oh hey, I was hit by a truck! I keep finding new sore places. Right now my whole left shin is turning green, didn’t even realize it took a bump. The impact was so forceful that both our seats snapped off from the floor. It’s a miracle no one was seriously injured! I still think my husband has a fractured elbow but the treatment for a not-displaced fracture in that location is a sling so as long as he has full function I’m letting him get away with not visiting the doctor.7 -
Fartleks today in gale-force southerly winds (feels like 5 degrees celcius apparently). Planned it so most of them were tailwinds, however, the 2nd 60 second interval managed to be both headwind and uphill, which was unpleasant, and my final interval was really speedy until I turned a corner with five seconds to go and nearly came to a complete standstill thanks to a particularly strong gust. Managed to avoid the rain though, which was a bonus.7
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Okay - where did July come form! It was May yesterday!!!!5
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7 miles this morning. Started lightly raining after mile 1, then heavy downpour by mile 3. Was about to turn left to head home, but then the rain let up, so turned right and got another 4 miles in. Rain felt soooo good. That concludes June for me, and marks 1 year without any real injury (knock on wood)!!! Since I started running 9 years ago, that has never happened.
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I have a half on July 10, so final push to be race ready.
June 2 - 5.27 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 104.73 miles
June 3 - 4.35 miles of speed work.
Total for June - 9.62 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 100.38 miles
I have had a crazy few days and will have to catch up with this thread later.
June 5 - 3.11 miles
June 6 - 12 miles
Total for June - 24.73 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 85.27 miles
I'm in the homestretch of my Spring Start Challenge. 12 weeks, 500 km. I have just over 16 miles to knock out by Saturday. Not to mention the half on July 10. Just have to keep plugging away.
June 8 - 6.23 miles
Total for June - 30.96 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 79.04 miles
Awesome! Was able to knock out 7 miles this morning.
June 9 - 7.07 miles
Total for June - 38.03 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 71.97 miles
June 11 - 6.22 miles
Total for June - 44.25 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 65.75 miles
Happy to say that I finished up my challenge this morning. 500 km in 12 weeks. It pushed me way past my comfort zone and honestly, there were days I was not sure I'd finish in time. But, I kept telling myself it wasn't over until it was over and to keep pressing on.
June 12 - 3.66 miles
Total for June - 47.91 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 62.09 miles
June 13 - 3.12 miles
Total for June - 51.03 miles
June Goal -110 miles
Miles to go - 58.97 miles
My trainer asked me to do a 12 minute time trial today. Ouch. Overall felt good though. 1.39 miles in 12 minutes and shook and shook out my legs with another 2.6 after.
June 15 - 4.01 miles
Total for June - 55.04
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 54.96 miles
June 16 - 5 miles
Total for June - 60.04
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 49.96 miles
I haven't been in the greatest place mentally, so I've fallen off checking and posting...but still running.
June 17 - 3.18 miles
June 19 - 3.14 miles
Total for June - 66.36 miles
June goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 43.64 miles
Felt a bit better today, but with incoming storms, decided to play it safe and run a 10K instead of my planned 10 miles.
June 20 - 6.25 miles
Total for June - 72.61 miles
June goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 37.39 miles
June 22 - 4 miles
Total for June - 76.61 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 33.39 miles
June 23 - 6.22 miles
Total for June - 82.83 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 27.17 miles
June 24 - 3.11 miles
Total for June - 85.94 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 24.06 miles
June 26 -3.15 miles
Total for June - 89.09 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 20.91 miles
Last long run before my half on July 10. I'm feeling ready. A bit nervous, but ready.
June 27 - 11 miles
Total for June - 100.09 miles
June Goal - 110 miles
Miles to go - 9.91 miles
And...my hope to get 110 miles this month is gone. I'll spare the details, but I messed up my foot last night and running is out until later this week, at a minimum. I just can't risk running at the moment as I need to be 100% for the half on July 10.
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7 miles this morning. Started lightly raining after mile 1, then heavy downpour by mile 3. Was about to turn left to head home, but then the rain let up, so turned right and got another 4 miles in. Rain felt soooo good. That concludes June for me, and marks 1 year without any real injury (knock on wood)!!! Since I started running 9 years ago, that has never happened.
No injury in a year, congratulations @Scott6255. Are you doing anything differently? Doing more strength and conditioning?0 -
I don't remember my goals. I'm at 87 today and have 4 scheduled for tomorrow.
I'll end June with 495 miles for the year. 5 miles short of where I had hoped to be. Oh well.4 -
@rheddmobile Glad you got out for a run and you DH's heart was good. Hope you continue to heal and quit finding new sore spots. So glad no one was hurt any worse. When I was running races several years ago, there was an 80 year old lady who ran a lot of the races. I always tried really hard to beat her...often passing her in the home stretch. LOL She had been a runner all of her life and told me she had to stop running marathons when she turned 70, I believe. She was so sweet.
@ContraryMaryMary That sounds like a tough run, but you did it! Congrats. Glad you missed the rain.
I agree @TheMrWobbly !
Nice run @Scott6255 ! Hope the injury free streak continues.
Oh no @pfeiferlindsey ! I hope a few days off is all it needs to be back to normal!
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@rheddmobile - Hope you heal quickly and don't wind up with any major bruising that shows up in the next day or so. My wife was in a wreck where the seat broke off the floor and a couple days later was trying to figure out why a huge portion of her lower left back side turned black only to then vaguely remember hitting her hip against the console.
Way to beat the elements @ContraryMaryMary
Congrats on the amazing milestone @Scott6255 I too would be curious to get your thoughts on if you chalk up your injury free year to anything specific.
Oh no @pfeiferlindsey I hope it is OK!2 -
6/1 - 3.36 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/2 - 3.23 miles, threshold run (25 mins Z4 w/7.5 min warm-up/cool-down)
6/3 - 3.32 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/4 - 3.35 miles, sprint intervals (12 x 45 secs w/1:45 recovery and 7.5 min warm-up/cool-down)
6/6 - 6.76 miles, long run (90 mins Z2, 5 mins Z3)
6/7 - 3.36 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/8 - 3.33 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/9 - 3.63 miles, threshold run (30 mins Z4 w/7.5 min warm-up/cool-down)
6/10 - 3.40 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/11 - 2.43 miles, sprint intervals (12 x 30 secs with 1 min recovery and 7.5 min warm-up/cool-down)
6/13 - 8.93 miles, long run (90 mins Z2, 30 min Z3 finish)
6/14 - 3.41 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/15 - 3.42 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/16 - 3.49 miles, threshold run (19 mins Z4, 7.5 min Z2 warm-up and 18.5 min Z2 cool-down)
6/17 - 3.38 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/18 - 3.33 miles, sprint intervals (various lengths at 1:2 sprint/recovery for 30 mins, 7.5 min warm-up and cool-down)
6/20 - 4.16 miles, long run cut short (56 mins Z2)
6/21 - 3.50 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/22 - 3.51 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/23 - 3.50 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/24 - 3.45 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/25 - 3.40 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/27 - 10.52 miles, long run (150 mins Z2)
6/28 - 3.43 miles, easy effort (45 mins Z2)
6/29 - 3.64 miles, threshold run (20 mins Z4 with Z2 warm-up/cool-down of 25 total minutes)
Total: 101.24 miles
Goal: 105 miles
Today's run was a mix of "this sucks" followed by "this is great"! Basically the running in Z4 part was the more unpleasant part, but as soon as that was over the sky opened up and I was running in a nice refreshing downpour that lasted until I was a block from home. That part was very nice!
My guesstimate of miles I would run in June is going to come up real close, but will be a just fraction of a mile under my 105 goal. I consider that a win since I run based on time and couldn't be sure what to expect of my pace in the warmer June weather. Looking back had I not had to cut my 6/20 long run short I could have actually surpassed my goal by about 4 miles.
Now to try and guess what my July mileage might be...8 -
Finished off June in the rain. Gotta say though the difficulty ramp up between C25k W3 to W4 is pretty dramatic. I can see myself repeating W4 a few times.
PSA: For anyone looking to start C25K, I do recommend the NHS's totally free program (U.K.'s National Health Service). It is avail as either stand-alone, downloadable .MP3's or as an app. Yeah, there are tons of paid & free C25K programs available, but this one by the NHS is well produced and the royalty free music used in the production isn't cringy like most free C25K programs. Highly recommended.
@skippygirlsmom yeah I took a wrong turn at Nashville. By the time I realized my error, it was just faster to take I-20 to ATL than to backtrack. Cool shoes. Who knew Finland had a 105yo athletic shoe company?
@polskagirl01 It's really interesting women only make up one-quarter of the running community in your country (extrapolating from your race). Over here, I'd say it's flipped. Judging from what I see on the street, it's probably a 66%/33% women/men split for recreational runners where I live. In organized races, it's pretty close to 50/50
@quilteryoyoquilteryoyo I do not envy your yard mowing activity. Brings back memories of my youth spent pushing a Snapper mower down the steep bank of 2 backyard ponds then dragging it back up. Rinse & repeat for 2 straight days. Why I never thought to ask my parents to buy a weedwhacker is beyond me.
@ContraryMaryMary Tough workout! The words "headwind" and "uphill" should be illegal in the same sentence.
Well done to @Scott6255, @pfeiferlindsey & @WhatMeRunning for smashing triple digits! @pfeiferlindsey Sorry to hear about the injury. Definitely rest that foot & GL.
@RunsOnEspresso I wouldn't sweat missing goal by 5 mi after racking up 91mi for the month. Well done!
June Goal: 50.18 actual / 30 mi goal06/01 : 2.22 mi : C25K W1R1
06/02 : 0.00 mi : core
06/03 : 2.22 mi : C25k W1R2
06/04 : 4.14 mi : NRC guided run (3.11 run/1.03 walk)
06/07 : 2.78 mi : C25K W1R3 (2.23 run/.55 walk)
06/09 : 4.15 mi : C25K W2R1 (2.36 run/1.79 walk)
06/10 : 1.39 mi : Injured Walk; Fell off ladder
06/11 : 1.17 mi : Injured Walk
06/11-15 : 0.00 mi : Injured
06/16 : 2.89 mi : repeat C25K W2R1 (2.42 run/.47 walk)
06/17 : 2.83 mi : "speed walk"
06/18 : 3.07 mi : C25K W2R2 (2.35 run/.72 walk)
06/20 : 3.32 mi : C25K W2R3 (2.38 run/.94 walk)
06/23 : 4.11 mi : C25K W3R1 (2.56 run/1.55 walk)
06/25 : 9.08 mi : C25K W3R2 + Lakefront out & back (2.67 run/ 6.41 walk/run)
06/27 : 2.67 mi : C25K W3R3 (2.31 run/.36 walk)
06/29 : 4.14 mi : C25K W4R1 (2.34 run/1.80 walk)6 -
Goal: 60 miles
June 1 – 5.28 miles
June 2 – 5.17 miles
June 3 – Rest
June 4 – 8.20 miles
June 5 – 5.03 miles
June 6-13 – Vacation; Hiking; Traveling
June 14 – 4.51 miles
June 16 – 5.19 miles
June 18 – 5.06 miles
June 19 – 3.17 miles
June 20 – 8.02 miles
June 21 – 5.11 miles
June 23 – 5.01 miles
June 24 – 4.01 miles
June 25 – 4.33 miles
June 27 – 6.04 miles
June 28 – 5.26 miles
June 29 – 5.01 miles
Total – 84.4 miles
I wrapped up June with a very humid 5 mile run this morning which included 3 miles of hill repeats. I set my goal at a low 60 miles since I knew I had a big hiking vacation. I ended the month with 84.4 running miles. Tomorrow, I’m heading to Cade’s Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains to bike. The 11-mile loop is closed to automobile traffic on Wednesdays which provides a great opportunity for walkers, runners and bikers to observe the wildlife and beauty.
@skippygirlsmom – Would love for you to be close by and share in my adventures. I’m blessed to have friends as crazy as I am and willing to try different things. Looks like those shoes come in a wide width in one model. Most stores don’t typically carry a large selection of wide width shoes but I will have to check out our local Fleet Feet to see if they have any I can try.
@WhatMeRunning – I’ve also tried the Hokas a couple of different times but always ended up with niggles that I attributed to the shoes. A friend sends running clothes, shoes, water bottles, etc. to a running club in Belize every few months and that’s where mine ended up going in almost new condition.
@polskagirl01 – I’m glad that you are accepted and made to feel welcome. You may not know it, but I bet you are inspiring and influencing other women to step out of their comfort zone and join in the fun.
Sounds like a wonderful visit @katharmonic. I love running in new places! You get to see so many different things that you otherwise would miss.
@quilteryoyo – she was attacked by a black bear (sorry I left that important part out). https://abc11.com/bear-attack-black-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-camping/10816290/
@ContraryMaryMary – Those strong winds are going to make you so strong!! Sending warm thoughts your way!
So sorry you are injured @pfeiferlindsey. Sending healing thoughts your way!
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6-1 7k tempo
6-2 rest
6-3 7k tempo
6-4 6k tempo
6-5 7k tempo
6-6 6k tempo
6-7 rest
6-8 7k tempo
6-9 6k tempo
6-10 rest
6-11 6k temperate (between tempo and moderate)
6-12 7k moderate
6-13 7k moderate
6-14 rest
6-15 7k temperate
6-16 7k moderate
6-17 rest
6-18 7k moderate
6-19 6k moderate
6-20 7k moderate
6-21 rest
6-22 7k tempo
6-23 7k easy
6-24 rest
6-25 4k variety
6-26 5k race
6-27 6k recovery
6-28 rest
6-29 rest
June Total: 119k
June Goal: 150k
A certain bad boy played golf today instead of running. Although it's officially rest, dragging a cart and clubs around 9 holes in 90 degree F weather and high humidity is really not very restful.
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)
2021 Races:
6/26 Direction Up 5k, Solon, OH 31:48 chip; 31:59 Garmin; 2d male 65 and over
7/17 Run of the Ox 5k, Mantua, OH
9/18 5k Run and Roll, Aurora, OH3 -
I am behind as usual and trying to catch up... Love all the pictures of where everyone is running, hiking and camping!
@polskagirl01 - great job on your HM. I can't imagine running at night here but during the summer it would be so much cooler!
@Teresa502 - I think I would love sleeping out in a hammock. We used to sleep out on the ground, no tent, so we could fall asleep looking at the stars. At least in a hammock you would be away from most crawly bugs.
On the Hoka discussion... I tried them once too. They are way too cushioned for me. Heavily cushioned shoes make me feel like I am running through mud, it just feels so difficult! That said I did get a pair of the more (moderate) cushioned Topos and love them as an alternative to my low cushion ST-3s
@RunsOnEspresso - being 5 miles behind on your yearly goal is doable... I am 150 miles behind and would need to run over 130 miles per month for the rest of the year to catch up. Not gonna happen! I was overly optimistic when I set the goal though. Really hoped to be healthy enough all year to get in at least 100 miles/month and so far the closest I have gotten in any month is 91.
@pfeiferlindsey - I hope your foot injury isn't serious and it gets better quickly!
I saw a short bit about the Coeur D'Alene Ironman this morning. It was run this last weekend in Idaho and is a Kona qualifier. They had 2100 participants! As you probably know the western US is having a terrible heat wave that was at its peak Sunday and Monday. On Sunday the temps were well over 100F and they said the pavement was over 134F! I thought maybe since they were up in elevation (5000ft climb) that it would be cooler. I also heard that they had to suspend the Olympic track and field trials in Eugene OR because of the heat.
I am still trying to get out and run/walk. I don't want to completely lose all my conditioning. Yesterday was not a great run. I took Hobbes the Vizsla out for a walk first because it was already getting so hot so early. Normally I wouldn't have worried about it too much but we had agility class last night and he does much better when he has had at least a little activity during the day and isn't just a bundle of pent up craziness. By the time I got out it didn't feel terrible and there was a breeze but the sun was definitely hot. I got to the trail and immediately had to 'run' to the bathroom with an upset stomach (WTH!). Then I set my interval timer and took off, fully planning to make it a short run. I went out on the trail further than I thought I would but when I turned around I realized the breeze had been making it tolerable and I could no longer feel it. My legs were SO tired. I sat on a bench for a bit and chatted with a guy walking by. He was probably 100lbs overweight but said he had hurt his hip a while ago and 6 mos ago could barely walk with a walker. He said he had seen me out on the trail quite a bit and asked if I had run for a long time. He was surprised when I said I had started around age 55 and had been running about 10 years, he thought I was in my 40's! Made my day and made me realize how fortunate I am to be able to run, albeit very slowly, right now. So I got up and ran to the closer trail entrance and then walked home. the dew point was 67 and it was very humid for us at 70%. Supposed to have a chance of storms the rest of the week - such bizarre weather! Oh and by the time we got to agility at 7pm it had cooled off and actually felt chilly, well at least until we started running. Hobbes was still a complete nut case!
It doesn't look like anyone has set up the July thread so I will get that done this morning.7 -
July Challenge thread is posted:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10837150/july-2021-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1
Come on over and set your miles for the month.7 -
July Challenge thread is posted:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10837150/july-2021-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1
Come on over and set your miles for the month.
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Thank you @shanaber for setting up the July thread!0
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Nice run @WhatMeRunning !
@runsrunsruns But look how strong all of that yard work made you.
@Teresa502 Enjoy Cades Cove tomorrow. I've thought about running there sometime, but feel it would be way too hot this time of year. That's so sad about the bear attack, but glad she is going to be okay. I can't even imagine.
Nice running @shanaber and I'm glad to see that Hobbes still feels like being a nutcase at agility. Thanks for setting up July's thread.0 -
Morning all.
@ContraryMaryMary we are lucky, the wind died about 8am and we had a beautiful (cold) sunny day! Fortunately because I'm now cycling to work every day.
@shanaber thanks for setting up July!
That was a nice positive for you today! Definitely life goals to still be running in my 60s.
@Tramboman golf... A good walk spoiled eh? And no that doesn't sound restful lol
@teresa502 enjoy tomorrow!
@runsrunsruns thanks for putting the tip out for the C25k app, I suggest you post again in the July thread, we often get newbies at the beginning of the month and I'm sure they would like it.
@WhatMeRunning I love those runs, that are hard in the middle then the rain at the end to cleanse off! Brilliant.
I know I've missed a few people, happy running!6 -
As for me, I was on call last night but no calls! So up at 630am for my Wednesday run. I didn't last long at following my watch. Like others I HATED not knowing what the next day had planned. And when I was playing with garmin connect I realised that one of the trainers allowed me to set my plan for my next HM - 20 weeks away. So I set that up instead. She's got me running at a slightly slower pace atm than I was but I suspect that will change.
Sod today was 3.22km at easy pace (I assume that's 2miles...) I extended it to 30 mins and did 4.39k again.
Weather news, its COLD. literally freezing here. It was 0 degrees when I went out (32f). It's still and cloudless though and absolutely beautiful. I saw a stunning sunrise and was rewarded by a fantastic view of our mountain, covered with snow!
I'm lit up! Safety first
Yep it's cold!
Mountain!
I'm going to dig out my ski gloves for my ride to work today...
PS I only did 90k in June. I know some of that was tapering but I'm surprised I didn't have any long runs! My longest run in June was 8k. Granted that was at race pace but that's a shock. No wonder I didn't feel prepared, if in the 4 weeks before my HM my longest run was 8k (HM was supposed to be the 27th).
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sweetdaisy13 wrote: »No injury in a year, congratulations @Scott6255. Are you doing anything differently? Doing more strength and conditioning?
I had always tried to do some strength training in the past, but didn't stick with it for any length of time. Last year after the pain went away, I concentrated on strength training (mostly body weight exercises and resistance bands) 5 days a week (lower body on run days, upper body/core on rest days), and I have been walking 60 minutes every day. I have been doing that religiously since last May. So unless it's a coincidence, I think I can attribute the injury-free running to consistent strength and conditioning.
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Thank you @shanaberfor setting up the July thread! You rock!2
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sweetdaisy13 wrote: »No injury in a year, congratulations @Scott6255. Are you doing anything differently? Doing more strength and conditioning?
I had always tried to do some strength training in the past, but didn't stick with it for any length of time. Last year after the pain went away, I concentrated on strength training (mostly body weight exercises and resistance bands) 5 days a week (lower body on run days, upper body/core on rest days), and I have been walking 60 minutes every day. I have been doing that religiously since last May. So unless it's a coincidence, I think I can attribute the injury-free running to consistent strength and conditioning.
That's great. I also do strength and conditioning (body weight exercises) in the form of isometric and plank exercises. Can't believe the difference it's made. It's really aided my running and allows me to run at a faster pace and like you, injury-free.
On my non-running days I do Rebounder sessions. It has strengthened my ankles and is perfect for the trail running I do, as it stops me from going over on my ankles and if I do, I can quickly correct my form, without causing injury.4 -
10.5 mile trail run, with 1,684 feet of Elevation.
June total:
131.9/120 miles
14,784/12,000 feet of Elevation4 -
@Avidkeo Nice running in the cold. Love you all lit up and the mountain! So pretty.
@Scott6255 and @sweetdaisy13 Sounds like I really need to start doing strength training.
It was hot here today, so I chose to do my run on the treadmill. Today was a fast finish run - zone 1 for 5 min, zone 2 for 25 min, then 10 min at zone 3. I ran 3.1 miles and walked a total of one mile for warm up and cool down. Just as I was finishing the run, mom called to let me know that my brother had taken his push mower down there. I finished up the run, rested a few minutes, and then went to mom's and finished doing the trim work I didn't get done yesterday. According to Garmin, it was 84°F with a feels like of 87°F. However, I checked my thermometer before I left and it read 88°F in the shade. Not sure which is correct, but it was hot. Fortunately, it was cloudy with a breeze and actually sprinkled rain while I was mowing. That really helped and the temp had dropped to 84°F on my thermometer when I got home and hour later.6 -
June Goal: 116 Miles
6/1: 6.10 miles
6/2: 5.11 miles
6/3: 5.35 miles
6/6: 11.02 miles
6/8: 3.12 miles
6/9: 6.22 miles
6/10: 6.55 miles
6/13: 11.03 miles
6/15: 6.26 miles
6/16: 6.25 miles
6/17: 6.05 miles
6/20: 10.04 miles
6/23: 5.03 miles
6/24: 2.4 miles
6/27: 10.07 miles
6:29: 5.40 miles
104.99/116 miles completed for June
@polskagirl01 Good luck on your race! That sounds so fun. So glad you had a good race after last week's fiasco.
@Teresa502 That hammock camping looks awesome.
@katharmonic Sounds like a lovely weekend.
@rheddmobile I am glad you are doing OK and well enough to run. Glad your husband's heart is behaving as well.
@pfeiferlindsey I hope your foot heals quickly.
I had a great girl's night at the lake with my mom and sisters and daughter and nieces. My mom was totally surprised. She said it was the best birthday she ever had. I took stuff to run, but I ended up not running. We stayed up until 3:00 am and I was just too tired. But I don't usually run on Mondays anyway. So today I got out and ran 5.4 miles. It was raining when I got up, but had mostly stopped by the time I got out and it was warm and humid. I thought it might be a miserable run, but it really wasn't. I started out pretty slow but got faster as I went and ended up with negative splits. It was nice to have a good run after feeling so poorly last week. I am planning to run tomorrow, but I will still be a little short of my 116 mile goal. But I have met my usual 100 mile goal so I am ok with it.
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K PR 55:46:28.
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon8 -
Finished the month with a lovely aerobic run - one of those effortless ones that are all too infrequent - on a freezing yet sunny day. Twas sublime. Managed to total 257.83km in a total of 24:23 hours for June, burning 12,776 calories (and the rest as Garmin always short changes me by loads – the standard calorie-burned-while-running calculation has it at 17,311).9
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Glad you had such a nice night with your mom and family @kgirlhart . Glad you feel better and had a great run too.
@ContraryMaryMary Yeah for an effortless run. Wish they could all be like that. Great totals for June.3 -
Distance Log:
6/2 2.50 miles
6/5 2.69
6/7 2.78
6/9 2.72
6/11 2.98
6/14 2.70
6/16 3.26
6/21 4.14
6/23 4.26
6/25 4.07
6/30 4.59
June: 36.69/30 miles
Had a sick baby the past week so didn't manage to break 40 miles, but she's better, I'm sleeping again, and I'll see everybody in July!
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