October 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

Orphia wrote: »

@polskagirl01 Great write-up! Are you doing three half marathons in three weeks?

Just 2 in a row this time. We have to complete 4 of 5 half marathons in the series, and I did my other 2 in September and June. When I went for the Half Marathon Crown in the region where I lived in 2020, everything got canceled, then rescheduled around the same time, so I did 3 weekends in a row, before the others got canceled and no one was able to complete the challenge that year. It left me with a feeling of unfinished business, but we also moved 6 hours away from there. Fortunately they have a similar challenge here.

@RunsOnEspresso excellent work and determination to run a marathon solo!

Thank you everyone! It was the last 10k that got hard. I wanted to give up at mile 23 but I was like no, you're so freaking close!

I think I had more in me. I pushed the last 1.2 miles to try to come in under 6 hours. I ran pretty conservatively and only walked a total of 3 miles. My hips tightened up around mile 20 & I stopped to stretch a bit and my feet were tired but otherwise felt good/strong.

@shanaber oh, that would have been great if I could have hoped in long beach marathon! Probably a little bit cooler than Phoenix.

10-1 7k slow
10-2 7k sleasy (between slow and easy)
10-3 7k slow
10-4 rest
10-5 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
10-6 6k slow
10-7 rest
10-8 7k slow
10-9 7k easy
10-10 7k moderate
10-11 rest

October Total: 55k
October Goal: 150k

Golf today instead of running.

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; 53d overall; 2d male 65 and over
7/17 Run of the Ox 5k, Mantua, OH 32:19 Garmin; 44th overall; 3d place male 60 and over

Huge shout out to our own @garygse for completing the Boston Marathon today with a time (unofficial) of 3:18
You ROCK my friend!!!!

October Goal: 111 Miles


10/3: 10.30 miles
10/5: 5.51 miles
10/6: 5.11 miles
10/7: 7.10 miles
10/10: 10.51 miles


38.53/111  miles completed for October 

I didn't get my run posted yesterday,  but I did run 10.5 miles.  Hal called for 10 miles at 9:38, but I ignored that pace. That's a race pace for me, not a long run pace. It was warm and humid and had 15 mph winds. Plus I was tired.  We moved my mom this weekend.  One of my brothers in law had put a house for his mom nextdoor to his sister. When their mom passed away about a month ago his sister offered to let my mom take the house.  I think it is going work well for everyone.  Mom is really excited about the new place. But we hadn't really gone through all of my dad's stuff yet.  So not only did we move her to the new house we went through all the things that she wasn't taking and decided what to do with them.  It was an exhausting weekend both physically and emotionally.  So I needed a good run yesterday morning, but 10 miles at 9:38 in 15 mph winds wasn't happening.  My run started out kind of rough,  but I settled in and it ended up being a nice run and I was pretty happy with my 10.5 miles at an 11:28 pace.

Today I was planning an hour yoga and a 2 mile walk before work,, but when I was getting up this morning at 4:30 the power went out and stayed out until 7:00. So I went back to sleep for a bit and just did 15 minutes of yoga before work. I think I needed the extra rest more anyway. 

I didn't really get a chance to read the thread this weekend so I am going to try to get caught up now.





2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K PR 55:46:28.
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon

Scott6255 wrote: »

Huge shout out to our own @garygse for completing the Boston Marathon today with a time (unofficial) of 3:18
You ROCK my friend!!!!

Awesome! I didn’t even know he was running it until it popped up in my Strava feed!

I have two other MFP posters who haven’t been around for a while on my feed as running it - don’t remember either MFP handle but Danielle and Lori.

@juliet3455 that's great that you are offering multiple sizes and fits. And letting women on the committee pick .
Using a 3 year average seems smart. I'm sure it's hard to totally predict and there has to be some cut-off to guarantee your shirt size, that's understandable.

Huge congrats to @garygse on your Boston marathon finish!!! That's FANTASTIC!

@kgirlhart great long run yesterday and glad you got your mom moved. It's really hard to do that sorting of things that belonged to someone you love. Glad you got a little extra rest today.

Nice hill repeats @marisap2010. I always say I hate them, but when I do them it's not so bad. I think they are one of the workouts that is most directly beneficial to me too.

@quilteryoyo I'm sorry to hear your back is strained. I hope you find relief quickly.

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
10/01/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
10/02/21 :::: 6.7 :::: 6.7
10/03/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 6.7
10/04/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 8.8
10/05/21 :::: 3.6 :::: 12.4
10/06/21 :::: 6.4 :::: 18.8
10/07/21 :::: 1.7 :::: 20.5
10/08/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 20.5
10/09/21 :::: 10.0 :::: 30.5
10/10/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 33.8
10/11/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 36.9

Did our usual loop of the lakes for 5k in the park this morning. Absolutely gorgeous morning. I didn't have my phone with me to take a pic but the leaves were starting to look amazing.

I did take this pic after of my new shoes. Very pink!
@ContraryMaryMary interesting that you had that experience with the Ghost 14s. So far so good with me, although the ball of my foot hurts a little - I think it's from hiking rather than running but keeping an eye on that situation.

Congratulations @garygse!! I also had no idea you were running until I saw it on Strava. I had a couple other friends from CA who ran it as well. Also my old boss lives in Hopkinton and always volunteers to help. She loves cheering on all the runners.
@katharmonic I am pretty sure those shoes glow in the dark! Very nice!!

I felt well enough to get out for a good run this morning. It was partly cloudy and cool with a good breeze. Got to see a bald eagle soar right over us a few times. It is the first time I have seen one in a while and they aren't usually out that late in the morning. It made my day!