February 2022 Monthly Running Challenge
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Feb totals: 35.7/110 miles
2/1: 4.5 miles
2/2: 7.6 miles
2/4: 4.4 miles
2/5: 9 miles
2/7: 4.6 miles
2/8: 5.6 miles
Logging 2 runs. I had an easy run yesterday after work at the waterway. It was a lovely day, sunny and 60 F. This morning I had a workout with 40 mins at HM pace. Paces weren’t great. After warming up, I started out too fast because it was cold (34F) and my legs were feeling fresh. The next split was a little slower but still too fast. The next one was basically right on but the last mile was too slow. So basically positive splits across the 4 full miles in the workout. Despite not having the workout end up what I intended it was a good run and I enjoyed being out this morning. And, foot and ankle pain is gone! I have been rolling and stretching throughout my day, so I need to keep that up because it’s definitely helping. And I loosened the lacing on my shoes a lot.5 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
02/02/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
02/03/22 :::: 2.4 :::: 5.5
02/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/05/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/06/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 9.5
02/07/22 :::: 1.8 :::: 11.3
02/08/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 14.3
I slept terribly last night but still dragged myself to yoga this morning and then forced myself to get my run out of the way on the treadmill
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@martaindale Nice running and glad your ankle is feeling better.
@katharmonic You did great to get up and do your workouts when you didn't sleep well. I hope you get better rest tonight.
I was scheduled to work 12 - 5 today, so got up in time to get my workout in before leaving again. I got up at the same time as yesterday and then realized that I had a couple of things that I really needed to do before I left today, that I didn't have to do yesterday, so didn't have as much time. As a result, instead of doing a 30 min easy pace run, I just ran one mile at a faster pace. I did run/walk for 4/1 minutes. The walks were at 3.8 mph and the runs were a ladder, 2 min at each level, from 5.0 - 5.4 mph. Wound up doing the mile in 12:08 minutes. Not horrible for me at this point. I also walked one mile at 3.8 mph and did my back exercises.4 -
6.2 miles this evening. Was a slow, mostly easy run. I just hate that 1st mile!
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February Goal: 30 Miles
2/6: 2.26 miles
2/8: 3.32 miles
5.58/30 miles completed for February
I got out this morning and ran 3.3 miles. It was another slow run, but I felt really good. It was cold, but a pretty morning with clear skies and lots of stars.
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I have decided I am really just cold averse! I could not make myself go out this morning in the 30F temps.
Lots of pictures and stuff about Zion below: TLDR - we are loving it here!
Every time we go out I am just amazed at how beautiful it is! I hadn't planned on running yesterday as we planned to get into the park pretty early since we didn't know how busy it would be (not very!) and they limit the number of cars allowed in. We had planned to hike/walk the one trail where pups are allowed and probably the only trail my husband will go on. The trail was pretty flat and the views were incredible. Honestly though everywhere you look is incredible. We saw a herd of deer and Hobbes went crazy wanting to see what they were and chase them I imagine.Today we drove to the 'other' side, through the tunnel towards the East entrance. There was a trail I wanted to do that had ben recommended and I thought dh would go with me and leave Hobbes in the car. Once he saw the trail (initially stairs carved into the rocks) he was not interested and stayed in the car and I headed up. I only went about half way and struggled honestly in some areas. The rocks were solid but they were slippery with sand/dirt and I just didn't feel comfortable hiking by myself so I went as far as I could and then figured I should go back. I wish now looking at the maps that I had continued on. The worst part was that initially area and the rest is pretty easy.
When we got back to the hotel I decided to get Hobbes out for a run (since it was now in the low 60's F). We headed out to a park a local had told me about, in search of a dog park by the river. Didn't find the dog park but found lots of trails and had an amazing trail run! If I lived here I would be out there every day. The scenery and views were just amazing!
The view looking back. My husband is in the parking lot below...
I will definitely be going out for another run on these trails again on Thursday.
We crossed over and ran along the river for a while but 'trail' there was very soft dirt and difficult to run on.
Found a better trail
There is a hiker coming up the trail behind us
Ran along the ridge line and was greeted with a phenomenal view in every direction
The valley in the middle is the town of Springdale looking toward Zion national park.
Note: I haven't edited any of the pictures other than to crop some of them. The sky really is that blue!7 -
Tried the new shoes this morning. Nice! Definitely seemed to help with the worst of the niggles. And seem more grippy than my last pair. I also went up a size. I'd heard these were a different fit, and people weren't wrong.
It's incredibly hot here, and so humid. As soon as I got home from work we took the kids to the beach to cool off. Totally worth it!5 -
Great running everyone.
That first mile is often the worst. So glad it got better for you @Scott6255 .
Beautiful pictures @shanaber ! Enjoy the rest of your trip....I'm sure you will!
Glad you are liking your new shoes @Avidkeo .1 -
"Keepin' it sleasy since 1952"
2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
February Total: 41k
February Goal: 140k
Mostly cloudy, mid 30s F, and a gusty wind from the south. I had absolutely no strength today, so I cut it to 4k. In addition to my usual birds, I heard a mourning dove and red winged blackbirds. The blackbirds are here 11 days earlier than they were last year.
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Feb totals: 38.7/110 miles
2/1: 4.5 miles
2/2: 7.6 miles
2/4: 4.4 miles
2/5: 9 miles
2/7: 4.6 miles
2/8: 5.6 miles
2/9: 3 miles
Sleasy recovery run this morning. I went to the trail in my neighborhood for the first time in a while. It has been raining just frequently enough that it has been too muddy for my road shoes. But it’s been a few days since we had any rain so there were only a few slightly squishy spots toward the beginning that are easy enough to jump over. I really love running out there. Quiet with a layer of fog settling over the water.4 -
Checking in!
41.21 miles to date out of 100 planned. I agree about the photos @shanaber that looks almost like sedona az. what a wonderful sky!
@Tramboman the more rest days I take the less energetic I am. what's up with that? Hope you find some nrg tomorrow.
Almost 70 today so I am going to try to pick up some tennis activity this afternoon after work!4 -
SummerSkier wrote: »Checking in!
41.21 miles to date out of 100 planned. I agree about the photos @shanaber that looks almost like sedona az. what a wonderful sky!
@Tramboman the more rest days I take the less energetic I am. what's up with that? Hope you find some nrg tomorrow.
Almost 70 today so I am going to try to pick up some tennis activity this afternoon after work!
That often happens to me, too. Today was just one of those days, I guess.2 -
Thanks for the warm welcome! 😊
@martaindale, that sounds lovely! Do you have a lot of nature where you’re from?
I haven’t been posting my stats lately, but I have been keeping up with my workouts! I’m really enjoying getting back into running so much that I actually went and bought myself a pair of Brooks Glycerin! Love these shoes 💕 I’m also stepping up the pace from a sleasy walk, to a wog!
Feb 1: 1.29 sleasy mile
Feb 2: 1.31 sleasy mile
Feb 3: 2.29 sleasy miles
Feb 5: 2.47 sleasy miles
Feb 6: 1.34 sleasy mile
Feb 8: 1.38 wog mile
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
02/02/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
02/03/22 :::: 2.4 :::: 5.5
02/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/05/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/06/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 9.5
02/07/22 :::: 1.8 :::: 11.3
02/08/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 14.3
02/09/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 17.3
Today felt so much warmer, I think it was in the mid 40s but the sun was out and it was comparatively so much better. I went for a run after work and it was nice to not be so bitterly cold and that it's noticebly staying light a little longer.4 -
February Goal: 30 Miles
2/6: 2.26 miles
2/8: 3.32 miles
2/9: 3.20 miles
8.78/30 miles completed for February
I ran another 5K this morning. It was another pretty, clear morning. It was a little colder than I like, but not windy so it was nice. I saw a fox at the park. I can tell that my stamina is still not where it was, but I'm getting there. I did get my average pace under 12 minutes.
@shanaber Those photos are amazing.
@avidkeo Nice shoes!
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Thanks all - the landscape and sky are the real stars. No run today, We drove to Bryce Canyon and hiked around there for a bit. Funny story - I set my watch for a walk when we were hiking out to take pictures. I forgot to end the workout and did that at the hotel figuring it would just credit me for the active portions... nope. It said I got my longest walk today - 56 miles 😂😂😂 I will be deleting it and have added a 2 mile walk which is much closer to reality.
@Teresa502 - I am glad you are going to Bryce too. It is so different from Zion but so amazing and otherworldly in its own right.
It was cold out on the trails there - mid 30'sF without any wind chill consideration and the wind was howling to the point that it sounded like rushing water. Just a couple of picturesTomorrow we have nothing planned other than a run with Hobbes. Hopefully my quads will have recovered by then! They are complaining a lot!
Hobbes getting to explore the snow
One of the trails... Many were covered in ice and while I had my trail shoes I did not have spikes for them.
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@shanaber so beautiful where you are!
I’ve had a couple of runs since last post. I’m starting to learn the feeling of a heart episode about to happen - this last time I stopped before it did the thing, which is a great improvement, but isn’t getting me any further towards being able to run without stopping!
Medical stuff below:Tues had the appointment with the cardio to go over all the testing they’ve done. Basically my heart seems perfectly fine mechanically and there’s no danger involved, it’s just what he called a “lifestyle thing” that it will go into tachycardia at random intervals whenever I exert myself, which means I can’t push myself running. I have agreed to try a tiny dose of beta blockers before runs and see if it helps. I’m reluctant because from what I understand about how the beta blockers work, they will just keep me from exerting myself in the first place, which I could do without medication. Also they cause weight gain and don’t play well with my other meds. But it’s worth a try. Failing that, the next step would be ablation, which I’m pretty confident I can’t afford, to cut the extra nerve bundle and prevent it from going the wrong direction.
Tuesday was absolutely glorious weather and we had hoped to get a run in, but the 2:30 appointment had me sitting in the waiting room until… 4:45. At which point I talked to the doctor for five whole minutes then waited another 15 for an appointment. And the trails close at sundown. So the run ended up being a two mile brisk walk behind the cardio office. Although I feel like I got plenty of exercise standing in an abandoned hallway for two and a half hours NOT IN THE CROWDED WAITING ROOM. I’m also a little put out that the phlebotomist was a big lying liar! I went back, and she said, Oh we need to get five vials of blood for tests, and I said really? They have seen me less than a month ago and this is just to discuss my echo results, what tests? And she said, oh, this doctor told me he likes to get blood work every time. Well, as a self pay patient I was slightly annoyed but said okay. One nasty bruise on my elbow and a short visit with the doctor later, his PA says, “Okay, we’re done, you don’t need any blood work since we have it from last time,” and I said, um…. And she said oops, since it’s close to five and the phlebotomists want to get out on time they preemptively take tons of blood from everyone! Yeah please don’t do that, I am not your pincushion!
So, got out Thursday finally and it was perfect weather for an easy trail run. Mid 60s in the sun, about ten degrees cooler in the shade. We went to the rough, mainly bike trails on the far side of the Wolf river in Germantown, which we haven’t done for more than a year. We stopped because the river was undermining the trails and we were honestly getting nervous about the trail giving way and falling twenty feet down a cliff into the river. But we ran the paved trails on the other side of the river the other day, and can see part of the natural trails from there, and noticed…. A new bridge! Across one of the deathly chasms! So we decided to check it out. They have done a lot of work over there, some of the dangerous bits have been shored up with concrete and others have sand dumped on them. One bridge still has some rotting boards but not bad, and there’s one place where the river is still undercutting the trail, but it feels… semi safe. We had to get off the trail for dirt bikes several times, since it’s true single foot, but it wasn’t that crowded. A bunch of trees down from the ice storm. Had to jump over some fallen trees and stopped and formed part of a team to clear brush which had made part of the trail impassible at one point. The trails back there are nicely challenging with a lot of gullies and ups and downs without being too hard, kind of like a roller coaster. Saw five big bucks in a group, one with a huge rack! And a great horned owl.
Got 8 miles total. We ran at least 5 solid miles and most of 10k which is more than I’ve done since the heart episode, and my hip flexors are screaming at me. I think I run much more over my feet on that terrain which makes my legs sore in a different way. No heart problem, yay! I don’t have my meds yet, hopefully will try them next run.7 -
I love the bird reports. We have the doves and blackbirds as yearly residents, but you get a bunch of stuff we don’t. What with the recent cold snap we have so many feeder birds! Our newest addition is a pair of Tennessee warblers, tiny birds who are bright green!"Keepin' it sleasy since 1952"
2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
February Total: 41k
February Goal: 140k
Mostly cloudy, mid 30s F, and a gusty wind from the south. I had absolutely no strength today, so I cut it to 4k. In addition to my usual birds, I heard a mourning dove and red winged blackbirds. The blackbirds are here 11 days earlier than they were last year.
@shanaber I don't normally gush over pictures but those are spectacular.
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"Keepin' it sleasy since 1952"
2-1 4k treadmill
2-2 7k easy
2-3 4k treadmill
2-4 4k treadmill
2-5 4k treadmill
2-6 7k slow
2-7 rest
2-8 7k sleasy
2-9 4k slow
2-10 rest
February Total: 41k
February Goal: 140k
Scheduled rest day today. And (of course) I feel good...4 -
2/1 – 7.04 miles
2/2 – 3.11 miles
2/5 – 3.15 miles + 9.2 miles
2/7 – 5.18 miles
2/8 – 5.12 miles
2/9 – 3.21 miles
Total – 36.33 miles
I did my workout this morning which happened to be cardio day. I was so hot and sweaty that I threw on a jacket and went out for a run afterwards. It was a nice 30F and felt great. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize until I was outside that I had not put my contact in (mostly improves my distant vision so sometimes in the house I forget about it) nor did I have my glasses. In addition, it was still dark outside and the battery died on my running light during yesterday’s run and I haven’t charged it yet. In any event, all was good. I did smell a skunk along my route. For all I knew, it could have been running along beside me.
@katharominc – I love that it is staying daylight longer now!
Great job moving up to a wog @AriannaBier
The pictures from Bryce Canyon are beautiful also @shanaber but I much prefer the ones without snow! Sound like a very chilly day out there.
Glad you got to talk to the doctor about your test results @rheddmobile. Even though you are getting to push your running as much as you want, kudos to you for staying active and finding a way to do what you can when you can. Do you know how many people in a similar position would be sitting on the couch saying I have heart problems, I can’t do anything?
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@shanaber loving your pictures as well. I would love to get to Zion and Bryce. I was checking out Valley of Fire in Nevada because of a possible Las Vegas trip but I think that is no longer in the works. But I would love to see some of those amazing red rocks and canyons. Funny about your longest walk ever - I was skimming it and trying to figure out how you managed a 50+ mile walk but I was ready to believe you
@rheddmobile I'm glad you had your appointment about your heart. I hope the beta blockers might be helpful to you and not cause other problems. Your trail run sounds like an adventure. Love that "semi safe" description. Now that's a fun run! Glad you could get out there and enjoy and didn't have any heart issues.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
02/02/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
02/03/22 :::: 2.4 :::: 5.5
02/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/05/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.5
02/06/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 9.5
02/07/22 :::: 1.8 :::: 11.3
02/08/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 14.3
02/09/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 17.3
02/10/22 :::: 2.0 :::: 19.4
Just trudging along through the week here. Another early morning treadmill warm-up and strength training. You know those days when you are getting out of bed and already just can't wait until you can get back in at the end of the day...
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AriannaBier wrote: »@martaindale, that sounds lovely! Do you have a lot of nature where you’re from?
Primarily I am in an exurb of Houston that probably wouldn't be this green if it were built today. The neighborhoods were mostly built preserving a lot of the old native trees with greenways and there are a lot of little ponds and lakes around so even though I am mostly on concrete sidewalks, I get to run in pretty nature-y areas.
My other place is in the TX hill country and it's fairly rural, so mostly road running on 2 lane quiet roads and some pretty cool views! Both are lovely in their own way.
@shanaber Those pics are amazing! It is so gorgeous!
@rheddmobile Good news on the cardiac front. I hope you can find a way to get to run the way you want. FWIW, my husband has been on beta blockers for a few years and has not has any issues with weight gain, so while it's a possibility, it's certainly not a given.2 -
2/1 – 7.04 miles
2/2 – 3.11 miles
2/5 – 3.15 miles + 9.2 miles
2/7 – 5.18 miles
2/8 – 5.12 miles
2/9 – 3.21 miles + 3.19 miles
Total – 39.52 miles
Second 5k at lunch today.
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katharmonic wrote: »@shanaber loving your pictures as well. I would love to get to Zion and Bryce. I was checking out Valley of Fire in Nevada because of a possible Las Vegas trip but I think that is no longer in the works. But I would love to see some of those amazing red rocks and canyons. Funny about your longest walk ever - I was skimming it and trying to figure out how you managed a 50+ mile walk but I was ready to believe you
Come with me and my girls in October! Trip capacity is 5-6 people and there are only 3 of us! Plenty of room!3 -
2/1 - 6.23
2/3 - 6.05
2/5 - 8.03
2/6 - 6.04
2/8 - 6.04
2/9 - 6.05
2/10 - 6.05
44.49 of 160 miles
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Awesome pictures @shanaber1
