December 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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My local women’s running group had a holiday party and run tonight. Most in the group meet in the mornings to run, but I never can join since I leave so early for work. Everyone brought a gift, and we did a little game, as well as a cookie exchange. Only part of the group ended up running, and since we had a variety of levels, we kept it short and only did 2.25 miles. Several of us like to run in the evenings, so I agreed to coordinate a run after Christmas.
Miles for December: 31.149 -
12-1 7k slow
12-2 7k slow
12-3 7k slow
12-4 7k sleasy
12-5 7k slow
12-6 7k slow
12-7 7k slow
12-8 7k sleasy
12-9 7k slow
12-10 7k sleasy
12-11 7k slow
12-12 7k sleasy
12-13 7k slow
12-14 7k sleasy
12-15 7k slow
Don't Rest December Total: 105k
Don't Rest December Goal: 180k
Cloudy, mid 40s F, and breezy, with a little light rain in kilometers 3 and 4. Started out well, but seemed to fade toward the end.
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 over5 -
70 degree humid warm again this morning. Is it really Dec?.
74.44 miles Dec to date out of 100 planned. or less. 19.85 left for run the year. Was pacing myself this month to work on speed and also not complete the challenge too early, but sometimes a longer run just feels better. (endorphin addict much?) I am at 124 miles under 10 in a row now and most of the time it does not feel as difficult. Currently at .4962 of miles under 10/total miles. If I get the last 20 then I should be exactly at 50%.
Not sure yet what goals to set for next year. I guess that's why we take it one month at a time.
Nice to read the check ins this week.
12-1 4.04 miles
12-2 4.06
12-3 4.07
12-4 6.2
12-5 6.11
12-6 4.09
12-7 5.15
12-8 6.07
12-9 5.02
12-10 4.11
12-11 6.2
12-12 5.03
12-13 4.01
12-14 4.25
12-15 6.03
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12/1 – 7.02
12/2 – 5.02
12/3 – 5.02
12/5 – 5.02
12/7 – 7.02
12/9 – 7.04
12/12 - 5.07
12/13 - 5.08
12/14 - 5.02
51.31 of 110 miles
Fun day at the office...I love when my boss gets pissed and EVERYONE is in the office helping me LOL
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December Totals: 48.2/100 miles
12/3: 3.1 miles
12/4: 6 miles
12/6: 4.6 miles
12/7: 4.7 miles
12/8: 3 miles
12/9: 5.1 miles
12/11: 9 miles
12/12: 4.5 miles
12/13: 5.1 miles
12/15: 3.1 miles
On the temperature roller coaster, we are back up in the heat with temps approaching what I run in during the summer. Luckily, today was an easy 3 miles so I slowed it down and kept it easy. Easy doesn’t feel as easy in 100% humidity but kept the HR reasonable. Ready for the next downhill on the roller coaster!
In non-running news, my couch is finally getting delivered tomorrow! I ordered it in April and moved the couch we had to the other house in August, so our main house has been couch-less for 5 months. I have missed a couch sooooo much! I can’t wait to stretch out and get comfy!7 -
So much great running going on and I was so far behind... I did 'like' and 'hug' where appropriate.
@Tramboman and @martaindale I think keeping its least should be our new motto 😁
@polskagirl01 - glad your daughter is off of quarantine but sorry about your son now! We just had a local elementary school put the entire 6th grade on quarantine with nearly 40 positive cases and 100s of close contacts. 😳
@run_sara_run - I agree with @Teresa502 on finding running routes wherever you go. I usually look for local trails online with various running apps and also check with people at the hotels or even at running stores. We had a waiter one time who gave me some great recommendations in New Mexico. I love checking out new places to run and exploring.
I haven't posted my mileage update this month yet I don't think. I am still hoping to make the 100 mile club but it is in serious jeopardy after missing so many days with all the driving for our trip to No CA. I had not planned for that at all in my goal estimate.
Todays run I expected to be great. I was late going out but it was still a cool 51F out. We were without power for 12-13 hours yesterday because of the rain and wind storm and I went to bed early because we had no power and it was cold in the house so why not! I slept for nearly 9 hours and 5 of those were 'deep sleep' but the app gave me only 88% sleep efficiency and said my preparedness for the day was a 1 out of 5. When I started running I was really expecting to go, go, go but my legs and body were not onboard and felt so tired. I guess maybe there is something to the sleep app ratings after all. I tend not to look at them much and only looked because I did feel so tired.
Date.........Miles........Total
12/01.......2.00.........2.00
12/02.......0.00.........2.00 - Drive to No CA
12/03.......3.77.........5.77 - Pre-drive run
12/04.......0.00.........5.77 - + Redwood Hike
12/05.......3.68.........9.45 - Birthday run at Benbow
12/06.......1.15.......10.60 - Pre-drive run
12/07.......1.20.......11.80 - Pre-drive run
12/08.......0.00.......11.80
12/09.......0.00.......11.80 - LACMA
12/10.......6.82.......18.62 - 6.6 for 66th
12/11.......2.37.......20.99
12/12.......6.72.......27.71
12/13.......0.00.......27.71 - + Agility Class
12/14.......0.00.......27.71
12/15.......3.79.......31.50
2021 Run the Year Team - LeftRightLeftRepeat 916.00/1256 miles (running and walking)
2021 Planned and Completed Races
03/13/21 - March of the Dogs Virtual 10k
04/26/21 - Scooby-Doo Virtual 10k
09/11/21 - Surf City Half Marathon (rescheduled/virtual)
09/11/21 - Never Forget 9-11 Memorial 10k
09/20-26/21 - Women Run the Vote, 2021 - 907 Mile Virtual Relay
09/23/21 - Beat the Blerch Virtual Run
10/07-11/07 - Fit Witch 50 mile Challenge
2021 Hot Chocolate Virtual 15k6 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
12/01/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
12/02/21 :::: 2.2 :::: 2.2
12/03/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 5.3
12/04/21 :::: 10.1 :::: 15.3
12/05/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 19.4
12/06/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 22.5
12/07/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 25.5
12/08/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 28.6
12/09/21 :::: 1.7 :::: 30.3
12/10/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 33.6
12/11/21 :::: 4.5 :::: 38.1
12/12/21 :::: 4.1 :::: 42.2
12/13/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 45.3
12/14/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 49.3
12/15/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 53.3
Second day in a row of getting a morning run in. This time a little bit earlier and on a different section of the canal. It was chilly but good weather. I'm really glad we got it done because the afternoon turned very rainy and it's miserable cold rain now.
A two-week streak now - but it will probably be over soon. Maybe tomorrow. I did not intend for it as a goal, just trying to keep more consistent in December than the rest of this year, and I overshot a little so far. I also have been trying to make up a little for skipping my long run over the weekend.
I went to see the new West Side Story movie late afternoon matinee at the movie tavern. I loved it even though I have a hard time with musicals and suspension of disbelief
But it was beautiful. I had never been to the movie tavern before either and that was awesome. Reclining comfy chair and cocktails is the way to see a movie for sure. 5 -
Husband sick the past four days, multiple negative Covid tests so maybe just a bad cold. But unable to run with me and the neighborhood isn’t safe for a solo female, so we took a walk and I ran intervals - the side streets out and back as he walked the main street so I was never too far from him. Re: dangerous neighborhood - I feel sometimes like I whine a lot and it isn’t really that bad here, well Memphis was just reported to be the most dangerous city in the US in terms of violent crimes per capita. We’re 2nd I think in murders per capita. So, yeah, I guess it’s not just my perception, it really is that bad here. We had to stop twice for street racers on our walk past the drug house. It would be funny if it weren’t true!
It’s been gorgeous weather the past few days and is supposed to be storms again starting tomorrow.
I felt like my heart rate was a little higher than expected until I looked at my paces and saw I was running my little intervals at 9 minute pace. So, faster than my usual.7 -
12-1 7k slow
12-2 7k slow
12-3 7k slow
12-4 7k sleasy
12-5 7k slow
12-6 7k slow
12-7 7k slow
12-8 7k sleasy
12-9 7k slow
12-10 7k sleasy
12-11 7k slow
12-12 7k sleasy
12-13 7k slow
12-14 7k sleasy
12-15 7k slow
12-16 7k easy
Don't Rest December Total: 112k
Don't Rest December Goal: 180k
Cloudy, upper 50s F, with a gusty south wind today. You know the wind is strong when it is at your back and the leaves are blowing down the road faster than you're 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 over5 -
You are doing great and so speedy @SummerSkier !
@skippygirlsmom I wasn't sure if I should hug or like your post, so I liked it. At least you seem to have a good sense of humor about it all.
@martaindale Nice running and yeah for the couch getting there before Christmas!
@shanaber I would hate to see what my sleep rating would be. Can it be negative?
Way to get the run in when you weren't feeling it.
@katharmonic Nice running. I have been to a movie tavern before. I loved it too. Almost feels like you're at home in a nice comfy chair.
@rheddmobile I hope your DH feels better soon. I applaud you for not taking one negative test as the gospel. There are so many false negatives out there. Glad you were able to go for a run...and great pace too. I have heard that Memphis is a dangerous city. I didn't realize it was that bad. Glad you stayed close to DH.2 -
December Totals: 53.8/100 miles
12/3: 3.1 miles
12/4: 6 miles
12/6: 4.6 miles
12/7: 4.7 miles
12/8: 3 miles
12/9: 5.1 miles
12/11: 9 miles
12/12: 4.5 miles
12/13: 5.1 miles
12/15: 3.1 miles
12/16: 5.6 miles
Today was 5 miles at HM pace. Back to sports bra running with temps in the 70’s and humidity in the upper 90% range. I wasn’t sure I would be able to keep up a HM pace in those conditions as the weather impacts my pace significantly. I will guarantee I couldn’t have done it this summer, when these temps are the norm. But, I did it! In fact, for 4.5 miles of it I was actually under target pace. The last half mile was slower and I could feel my blood sugar starting to head south, but I told myself that this is expected. If I were actually racing, I would have had a gu about a half a mile earlier to head this off. So, all in all, very happy with the workout. It was a confidence builder to be able to keep that pace up. I couldn’t do it for 13 miles in weather like this, so I hope race day weather cooperates, but 5 miles is nothing to sneeze at!7 -
@katharmonic That style of movie theater is my favorite way to see a movie and the way most theaters are set up around here now. Well over 20 years ago we had the original (or maybe one of the original) movie tavern, Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. It expanded its footprint across southern Texas and really had an impact on the way movie theaters operated in this area. Cocktails, decent food and a zero tolerance phone policy. In fact, one of their advertisements used to be voicemail complaints from people who got kicked out for having their phones out during the movie! Right before the movie there was a warning to “keep your phone dark, silent, and out of sight”. They also had dedicated kid times for movies. And special movie karaoke nights. It was amazing. Nowadays, I don’t live near an Alamo, but we have other options that are similar. None are as strict about the phones, and I do miss that.
@rheddmobile I have seen you mention your neighborhood being unsafe before but I didn’t realize Memphis as a whole was that bad. I’m glad your husband also runs so you can get outside and feel safe. I saw your run on strava with all the side street out and backs and thought, that looks like a painful way to do a neighborhood run! Now hearing what was going on, it makes more sense. Hope your husband feels better and you avoid catching the bug.
@shanaber Yes! New motto!4 -
martaindale wrote: »@rheddmobile I have seen you mention your neighborhood being unsafe before but I didn’t realize Memphis as a whole was that bad. I’m glad your husband also runs so you can get outside and feel safe. I saw your run on strava with all the side street out and backs and thought, that looks like a painful way to do a neighborhood run! Now hearing what was going on, it makes more sense. Hope your husband feels better and you avoid catching the bug.
I was thinking ALL of these thoughts for @rheddmobile!
@martaindale great job on your HM paced run! Time to enjoy that new couch!
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6.2 miles this evening. First 3 miles were a struggle, but then a switch flipped and I felt tons better. Wish all the miles were like that.
December total: 34 miles5 -
December Goal: 100 Miles
12/1: 5.11 miles
12/2: 5.11 miles
12/5: 10.03 miles
12/7: 5.31 miles
12/8: 5.52 miles
12/9: 5.51 miles
12/11: 5.26 miles
12/12: 6.25 miles
12/14: 5.10 miles
12/15: 5.31 miles
12/16: 6.04 miles
64.55/100 miles completed for December
I'm behind on posting again, but I did run yesterday and today. It was warm and humid yesterday and the wind was crazy. I ran 5 miles and it felt pretty tough. I ran 6 miles today. It was still warm, but not as warm as yesterday and not so humid or windy, but still shorts and tank top weather. Hard to believe it is December. It was a nice run though and I saw a fox near the park.
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children - 10K PR 55:46:28.
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon - PR 2:07:11 and 1st in AG
12/11/21: Wags and Wiskers 5K- 1st in AG, 2nd Overall Female6 -
Nearly ran the whole way of a 5k today but it was 16°C / 61°F and sunny and I was wilting at 3k so I stopped for a quick drink at the bubble tap at 3k then ran the rest of the way. Happy about this, since I'm not good running at temperature over 10°C.8
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I just went back and looked at my previous post and see that autocorrect struck again. I was trying to say that our new motto should be 'keeping it sleasy'. @martaindale figured it out though!
The weather has gotten to be so weird. Not sure to say again because it seems to be happening over and over but even worse this year. You all in TX and some other areas are having summerish weather and other areas are getting terrible storms and tornados. We are typically warm compared to the rest of the US except for maybe Florida and instead this year we are cold and rainy.
No run for me today. Just lots of errands and things to get done.6 -
12/1 – 7.02
12/2 – 5.02
12/3 – 5.02
12/5 – 5.02
12/7 – 7.02
12/9 – 7.04
12/12 - 5.07
12/13 - 5.08
12/14 - 5.02
12/16 - 8.02
12/17 - 5.02
64.35 of 110 miles
@quilteryoyo very seldom is my boss ever mad at me. We have known each other for over 20 years and he knows how I work and I know him. If I'm doing something he doesn't like he just calls me and same here. When I feel like I'm getting the run around from others who don't seem to have the same urgency as I do about something important our big guy will just say "who do you need?" and bam they all get an email. Kathie needs you stop whatever you are doing and help her. It works out nice for me LOL
Going back to read the thread.5 -
Had another flare up with my back yesterday. Was able to get an appointment with the orthopedic doctor today. Currently waiting in his office. I hope I can get some answers.8
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12-1 7k slow
12-2 7k slow
12-3 7k slow
12-4 7k sleasy
12-5 7k slow
12-6 7k slow
12-7 7k slow
12-8 7k sleasy
12-9 7k slow
12-10 7k sleasy
12-11 7k slow
12-12 7k sleasy
12-13 7k slow
12-14 7k sleasy
12-15 7k slow
12-16 7k easy
12-17 7k sleasy
Don't Rest December Total: 119k
Don't Rest December Goal: 180k
Sunny, low 30s F, with a tiny breeze from the southwest. Spent 1 k getting loose; 4 ks running well; 1 k tightening up; and 1 k enduring until the end.
@quilteryoyo I'm sorry your back is still giving you fits. Hope the doctors can find some answers to get you healed up.
I think "keeping it sleasy" works pretty well as a motto.
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 over7
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