December 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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@katharmonic You did great sticking with your plan and running instead of going home to the wine. Also, sounds like your 10 miles this morning were good ones. You are doing great.
Great 5K time @marisap2010 ! Sounds like great weather for the race.
Very true!polskagirl01 wrote: »More what I see here is a group of people who all are into running and want to support each other in our journeys. Many of our non-running friends and family can only listen to so much running talk, and they don't get it anyway, so this can be a safe place to share about how your running is going, and give every detail of your race - and people actually look forward to it and want to read it and cheer you on.
The weather was great here today - high around 65°F, clouds, not much wind. I cleaned out my gutters again - hopefully for the last time this year, and blew the leaves off of my porches, driveway, and lawn. That took a little over two hours. I knew that I had probably put enough strain on my back, so chose to go for a walk into the neighbor's field over running. If I can walk tomorrow, I'll try to get in a short run, at least. It's supposed to be pretty again.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »
Most of us are just sharing our experiences; we're not experts or anything. Some of the earlier informal leaders, though, just had a lot more experience and not only in the sense that they'd been running for years, but had also learned a lot along the way. And they were more competitive runners than most of the rest of us. There aren't as many speedy people lately. So for example, I can tell you what I wear in the snow, but on the other hand I can only offer theories I've heard about how to get fast or what your cadence should be. (Although even coaches disagree on those things, so I don't see why us average runners can't discuss and have opinions on how to level up from where we are too.)WhatMeRunning wrote: »
That could very well be it. I see lots of people eager to help. Makes a lot of sense that in the past there were just fewer knowledgeable sources.SummerSkier wrote: »...I actually find a LOT more array of expertise. So much so that it's often difficult to weed out the chaff from the wheat...
More what I see here is a group of people who all are into running and want to support each other in our journeys. Many of our non-running friends and family can only listen to so much running talk, and they don't get it anyway, so this can be a safe place to share about how your running is going, and give every detail of your race - and people actually look forward to it and want to read it and cheer you on.
Yeah, it really sucks to have lost MobyCarp and PastorVincent and Keeprunningfatboy. Moby in particular was a multiple Boston Marathon runner with a lot of quality experience, and PastorVincent was going for his first Boston qualifier when he passed. Losing them has meant losing a lot of experience and good advice!
Several other elite and ultra level runners have moved on or stopped posting due to injury.8 -
1204-3km 27:05 aHR 144
First run in about a year. Not sure what happened, but yesterday something in my head rolled over and made me go for it. I'm glad I'm not entirely out of shape since I've been lifting semi-regularly, but the cardio has apparently suffered as can be seen from my snail pace. Legs aren't sore at all today, but the muscles between my shoulderblades are feeling it.
It's good to be back. I don't have a goal this month except to keep running. Welcome all new peeps.13 -
Just so everyone knows, I wasn't intending to imply anything was wrong with the group of expertise or advice here. I guess seeing those old threads/posts just seemed very "familiar" and made me comment, apologies if I came across incorrectly. I think this is the best place to go for running advice on MFP, no doubt, I point new runners here all the time. For anything more you have to go specific directions towards other specific sources (certain trainers/methods).
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@noblsheep - Welcome back! It is good to see you again!
@whatmerunning - I don't think there was any offense taken. I don't think many of us spend as much time looking at articles or analyzing running information like the original creator of the challenge did and like @RunsOnEspresso said so many of the sites are now behind paywalls so even if we could post a link most would not be able to get to it. I do tend to go back to some of the older links, videos and articles as I think there is real value there but I also try to see if there are updates or new information or analysis.
We are way north in CA and on the way up stopped to visit friends. I got in a good fast run in the cold drizzle yesterday before we headed further up the coast. Today we visited the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It was cold (for us) but we had fun hiking and seeing the huge amazing trees. My daughter caught this picture of me that was really fun 😊. It was gloriously beautiful!I am hoping to get in a 6.6mi run for my birthday in the morning but it is supposed to be in the 30's 😳 and I really don't have the clothes with me for running in it. It may have to wait until we get home or maybe on Tuesday when we are heading back down the coast.
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Today was my first run for December and the first run in my new neighbourhood. Clearly I no longer live amongst runners - I cruised an obvious loop (we’re in the country and this is a straightforward 8km loop from the town centre (a dairy (convenience store), a mechanics, two real estate agencies, and two cafes (priorities)), up past the school to the top of the hill, along the aptly named Ridge Road for a couple of kilometres, and back down to the shops), and I was just taking it easy and nosying at the fab houses but managed to record the second fastest women’s time on this route, which was a Strava segment, and if I do it again anytime in the next 89 days, I’ll be the local legend. Bit is a shame actually as I was hoping to meet a few people via running.
Saw a fair few walkers and quite few cyclists though. Maybe all the runners are in the trails in the forest… I’ll have to investigate…7 -
gosh is hasn't been that long since some of those posters posted. I was looking back and knew the Pastor had passed away but Mobycarp was still posting when the pandemic started.
No offense was taken @WhatMeRunning. Like everyone else it is fun to just be in a like minded group. I have tried to hang out a few times over the years but it moves so fast I always felt guilty for not keeping up. This time I am just enjoying the conversations and posting.
@shanaber those photos are MAGNIFICENT! I love trees and there is such majesty in those giants.
Yesterday I had a text from my coach who ran a 5K in 19:20. I call him my coach but really he's a friend from out of state who sort of moved here with his gf last year who has encouraged my running the last few years. He said his stride length was 1.41 meters! and his SPM was 174. Max HR was 148. This man is over 65..... Anyway we chatted a little about it and he actually wants to close his stride down and up his SPM which is interesting perspective.
@ContraryMaryMary sounds like you will have to meet folks via races vs Strava in that location. Hope you are right about the trails.
@noblsheep welcome back to running. Altho I have been a runner since I was 15 which is close to 50 years there have been times where I just stopped for many months also. Sometimes due to an injury of course but sometimes just out of laziness. I always felt amazing when I got back into the rhythm of it.
Summer
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12-1 7k slow
12-2 7k slow
12-3 7k slow
12-4 7k sleasy
12-5 7k slow
Don't Rest December Total: 35k
Don't Rest December Goal: 180k
Cloudy, mid 30s F, and a breeze from the northeast. Saw geese and ducks and squirrels and robins and blue jays, but no deer.
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 over4 -
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Happy birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255 !!
Great to see you @noblsheep!polskagirl01 wrote: »More what I see here is a group of people who all are into running and want to support each other in our journeys. Many of our non-running friends and family can only listen to so much running talk, and they don't get it anyway, so this can be a safe place to share about how your running is going, and give every detail of your race - and people actually look forward to it and want to read it and cheer you on.
Lots of great advice here, but this is so true! I really value the safe space and love that people read and genuinely comment, whether on the long-winded play-by-play or the short and sweet "today's run was awesome" or "today's run sucked" kind of posts.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
12/01/21 :::: 0.00 :::: 0.0
12/02/21 :::: 2.24 :::: 2.2
12/03/21 :::: 3.05 :::: 5.3
12/04/21 :::: 10.1 :::: 15.3
12/05/21 :::: 4.01 :::: 19.4
Today's run was fine
. Met some friends for our Sunday Runday, followed by coffee at a new place that was so nice. I got a free little hot chocolate with pink whipcream just because the barista had made too much so offered it to me. It was delicious and so cute. And it worked because I will totally go back there.
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Happy birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255 !!
I do think the forum has changed over the last couple of years, but not in a bad way. We lost some really good people, and I’ve been thinking about them a lot lately for some reason. I think everyone here has good advice based on personal experiences, and I definitely have learned a lot from everyone here, no matter their running level.
Today’s run was an hour and 20 min at 11:13-12:13min/mile. It was in the 40s when I started, but I quickly warmed and double backed to my house to shed layers. I ended up with 7.37 miles.
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Happy birthday, Birthday Twins!!!!1
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Echo Echo...Happy birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255 !!
Added another 6 miles today so I am at 24.5 out of 100 miles for the month. 69 left to go for Run the year.. I am at a streak of 72 consecutive miles under 10 min pace. If I finish up at that rate I will have exactly 50% of my miles that pace. LOL... My goal was 40% for the year so that is a significant improvement from last year where I rarely saw that sort of pace.
Still really haven't decided on goals for next year. I know I don't want to do SO many miles but decisions decisions...4 -
Happy Sunday and happy birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255!
Turns out my ouchie quad is an IT Band thing, so uh… probably not running much this week ahead of that 4 mile race I’m supposed to run Saturday 😬. (Also didn’t run yesterday as planned based on trainers advice.) My trainer is coming up with modifications for class at the gym so I don’t have to do nothing all week, and I’m going to look into some yoga stuff to get me through the week. Hopefully it stops being so angry with me in a few days. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻8 -
@mshawski hope your IT Band calms down in time for your race.
Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone.
Was going to do 5.9 miles, but then thought better of it as I was in my new Asic NovaBlast 2 shoes, plus I haven't run in over a week, so did 5.9K instead. Getting smart in my old age 😁
But these shoes were pretty dang amazing. First time I have worn something that wasn't a version of Brooks Ghost in about 5 years. They were very comfortable, light, and responsive. I didn't feel any pain in my legs. The run felt very easy, though my pace was the fastest it has been in a long time.
Shoe porn below
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@SummerSkier MobyCarp passed away in July of 2019. We still tag him from time to time, so he'll probably show up in a search more recently.WhatMeRunning wrote: »Just so everyone knows, I wasn't intending to imply anything was wrong with the group of expertise or advice here. I guess seeing those old threads/posts just seemed very "familiar" and made me comment, apologies if I came across incorrectly. I think this is the best place to go for running advice on MFP, no doubt, I point new runners here all the time. For anything more you have to go specific directions towards other specific sources (certain trainers/methods).
I miss a lot of things sometimes.
No offense taken
We miss those guys, too. There was the ultra-running lady from Canada who was really good too, got picked up by a sponsor and stopped posting here (she told us she was going to concentrate on her blog I think) but I lost track of her.
I get what you're saying. But I also see you as one of those people who's been running for a while and has a lot of good input to share. So I'm glad you're back, and please, stick around! 😁5 -
@shanaber awesome picture! Happy birthday to you and @Scott6255 !!!2
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🥳 Happy birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255 🎂2
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December 1 – 5.16 miles
December 4 – 10.05 miles
December 5 – 5.13 miles
20.34/100 miles completed
I hit the trails today at one of Virginia’s newest state parks. The park has been there for a while but has been maintained by the town until earlier this year when it became a state park. I noticed one of the trails has been cut back, new picnic tables installed and new signage. It will be interesting to see if the state continues to up the maintenance. I rarely run there in the late Spring and Summer because part of the trail that I typically run goes along the river and although it is pretty, the grass gets pretty high and I’m terrified I will step on a snake. I hope the state keeps it cut back. I saw a lot of squirrels, birds, ducks, geese and deer.Happy Birthday @shanaber and @Scott6255!
Awesome pictures @shanaber.
Good to see you back @noblsheep.
Glad you like the Asics @Scott6255. They look nice. When I first started running I ran in Asics before switching to the Brooks Ghosts.
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Thanks everyone and Happy Happy Birthday to my birthday Twin @scott6255! Hope you had a wonderful day too!
I didn't get in a 6.6 mile run but I did get out for a birthday run even though it was so cold and I did not have any cold gear with me. I will get it in once I am home or as my daughter suggested I will run 66 miles for December... Actually should be quite a lot more though.
Still need to go back and catch up on everyone!6
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