October 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

Welcome back @TheMrWobbly!

How's your blanket going @marisap2010? Hopefully you are getting some sleep too.

@quilteryoyo I'm glad you felt improvement after your adjustment and back exercises! Hopefully you'll be back running very soon. That was a very nice pic with your mom. And yes, I'm always extremely happy to see that finish line, even though my pictures rarely show that.

@skippygirlsmom you are doing fantastic with your early morning running. Way ahead of goal. Hope things will settle down for you a little bit.

@kgirlhart I agree - you're ready. The nerves are so normal when you've put so much into it. Good luck! You've got this!

@martaindale enjoy some extra taper. I really believe in an extended taper to really feel fresh. You've put in the work so keep it easy and be ready to go on race day!

@shanaber I read your friend's blog post. So impressive to be able to accomplish that and really insightful thoughts about it. I particularly like her last point "Put your all into what you do, but do not be defined by it." I think this is so important to remember in running and in other parts of life so that not reaching a goal or milestone does not equal failing as a person. I also loved that she said "I could use the time to finish in a way that my soul would be proud of" and being a good person/member of the community and not just focused solely on making or not making her time. Beautiful words to remember.

Good running and commitment to yourselves, everyone.


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
10/12/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 40.0
10/13/21 :::: 5.8 :::: 45.8
10/14/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 48.9
10/15/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 48.9
10/16/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 52.9
10/17/21 :::: 13.2 :::: 66.1
10/18/21 :::: 2.2 :::: 68.3
10/19/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 71.5
10/20/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 71.5
10/21/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 74.7
10/22/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 74.7
10/23/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 77.8
10/24/21 :::: 10.2 :::: 88.0
10/25/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 88.0
10/26/21 :::: 2.0 :::: 90.0

I felt much better this morning after a good night's sleep. My vaccine arm was sore but otherwise felt good so I went to yoga class. I didn't have time to run before and it was pouring rain out - all day long was 100% chance of rain and that came true - so I took a little extra time for a short run on the treadmill after class to get it done.

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
10-12 7k slow
10-13 7k slow
10-14 rest
10-15 7k slow
10-16 7k measy
10-17 7k easy
10-18 rest
10-19 rest
10-20 4k easy
10-21 rest
10-22 rest
10-23 7k temperate (between tempo and moderate).
10-24 7k moderate
10-25 rest
10-26 7k slow
10-27 7k easy

October Total: 122k
October Goal: 150k

Cloudy, mid 40s F, with little drizzle and a light northeast wind. Felt significantly better than yesterday, even though I got my heart rate up to 178 bpm.

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

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
10/12: 5.52 miles
10/13: 5.20 miles
10/14: 8.06 miles
10/17: 11.10 miles
10/19: 5.65 miles
10/20: 6.04 miles
10/21: 8.15 miles
10/24: 12.35 miles
10/26: 5.20 miles
10/27: 3.41 miles


109.21/111  miles completed for October

My Half Marathon is just 10 days away and the taper has begun. Today the plan was for 3 miles in 26 minutes at HM race pace of 8:43 min/mile. I ran 3.4 miles in 32 minutes at a 9:25 pace which is race pace for me. It's actually a little quicker than race pace and I hit 3.1 miles at 29:14 so I felt really good about the run. It wasn't so hot this morning.  We had some storms overnight and the rain was just ending as I was getting up and it was cooler when I finished than when I started. Tomorrow will be a 6 mile run which will be my last long run before the race. I'm starting to get excited.  😊

Thanks @katharmonic! I'm glad you're feeling ok after the booster.

@rheddmobile I hope the flare passes and you feel better soon.





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

Today’s plan called for 10 min run at 11:13-11:23 mi/min, with abs optional additional 10 minutes. I had planned to do the whole thing because 10 minutes doesn’t feel like I’m doing much, but I was late getting to the gym due to a phone call and only had time to do the 10 min with warmup and cooldown before my kickboxing class. I ran on the treadmill at what was supposed to be 11:19 pace, but Garmin kept saying I was too fast, and at the end it said my overall pace was 11:00. I don’t know if the treadmill is off or if Garmin was just wonky today.

Quick check in, but @rheddmobile sorry about your lupus flare. Good for you for getting a run in, because I'm sure it would be hard to do.

@kgirlhart enjoy your last long run tomorrow and the start of your taper.


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
10/12/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 40.0
10/13/21 :::: 5.8 :::: 45.8
10/14/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 48.9
10/15/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 48.9
10/16/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 52.9
10/17/21 :::: 13.2 :::: 66.1
10/18/21 :::: 2.2 :::: 68.3
10/19/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 71.5
10/20/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 71.5
10/21/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 74.7
10/22/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 74.7
10/23/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 77.8
10/24/21 :::: 10.2 :::: 88.0
10/25/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 88.0
10/26/21 :::: 2.0 :::: 90.0
10/27/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 93.0

Tonight I went to HM/marathon group and the workout was 1 minute intervals x 16. 90 seconds recovery between for first 6, 60 seconds recovery between for the rest. This is probably my favorite workout, or least dreaded speedwork at any rate. But usually we do it on the track and you just keep circling 60 seconds hard, 60 easy. But the track was not available tonight so we had to improvise on a side road/parking area and run out 30 seconds and back 30. I hate doing that turnaround in the middle. But still, it was a good workout and nice night. I had to leave early so didn't do the sprints and only a short cooldown to jog back to my car, so mileage a little low tonight.

I'm excited that I should break 100 miles this month though - finally! I haven't done that since May.

@rheddmobile - I am sorry you are having a flat but so glad it is getting better enough that you could get out for a run!
I hope your back continues to improve @quilteryoyo!'

I haven't gotten to run the last couple of days and it doesn't look good for tomorrow or Friday... There is just too much going on here. I have gotten lots of exercise though moving furniture and cleaning. Soon, less than 2 weeks, we will be back in our own house! I can't wait to sleep in my own bed again and get back to our regular routines!

Thursday is road day due to schedules. Glorious, cool morning. 51°F at the start.

6.6 miles @ 9:33 pace on a combination of roads and greenways. I did 6x10 second strides with 1:00 recovery jog after mile 5. It feels really good to get the legs moving fast again.