April 2022 Monthly Running Challenge
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13.1 miles this morning. Another easy run that felt hard. Had to take a few walk breaks, starting after mile 3! But felt like I hadn't put in a long run in a while so thought it was about time.
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Not running-related 😉
Yes, direct NATO involvement will likely result in our employer requiring us to evacuate. It seems to me that's what NATO leaders are trying to avoid, and what Russia is trying to draw out.SummerSkier wrote: »I think if the war expanded further into Poland it would become a much bigger global problem since Poland is a member of Nato and therefore legally other nations CAN step in with much more force. We have a factory in Tzcew (Flextronics) where they build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies for various customer and have a common project we are concluding right now. The time difference makes it harder of course. Oh my ANOTHER mining accident. I wonder if the ground is unstable from all the activity in the Ukraine?
Re: mining danger. We're pretty far from Ukraine. One theory is that it may be related to stopping operations for a couple days for Easter. Something about dangerous gasses having less opportunity to accumulate when the mine is continually working. Entrances to these 2 mines in particular are only about 3 miles apart, but I don't know how close the actual incidents were to each other under the ground. Seeing up close how the city has been affected by losing so many young men all at one time, with others still in danger, makes me think of how much more horrible it must be for towns and neighborhoods all over Ukraine right now.6 -
02.4: 3.0km in 25 min
08.4: 4.2km in 34 min
11.4: 4.3km in 35 min
12.4: 5.0km in 40 min (plus few seconds)
14.4: 3.5km in 30 min
18.4: 1.1km benchmark run
19.4: 3.6km in 30 mins, 20 second stride repeats
21.4: 5.0km in 42 mins, slow run
24.2: 1.609km in 12 mins
For some reason I started running far too fast before even being half warmed up. So what the heck, the run was messed up anyway. So I fought to get at least 12 minutes in. Managed it, just about. At least these kind of runs make me faster in the long run. So no complaining
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10.5 trail miles yesterday, 74/90 miles for my goal.
This was the slowest 10 mile run I've ever had for many reasons. First, I came across a friend of mine on the trails and we hadn't talked in quite a while so we spent about 20 minutes catching up. Second, I decided to do some geocaching out there and searching and finding 5 geocaches took some time. Finally the heat and humidity kicked my butt. It was low 70's and had just rained that morning. Normally not a bad temp but I'm still used to running in freezing temps.
All told, I was out there for 3hr 36m, but my moving time was 2hr, 40m. The run was half hike, and it sucked, but it felt good to get it done.
I'm experimenting with different shoes as I've found certain shoes aggravate my foot issue. The pair I started with yesterday, Merrell All Out Charge, started bugging my feet even before I left parking lot but I gave it a half mile to settle in before deciding to turn back to my car. Thankfully I had thought to bring the pair I used Thursday. Those feel much better. I still had some pain issues that would come and go, between both of my feet, but by the time I was done there was no pain. This is really a weird issue, but as long as I can manage it for now, so be it.
The hard part of the day was seeing my friends on Strava posting their runs from the race I was supposed to be at, the Chippewa 50K. I know I made the right choice but I still was disappointed I couldn't be there. Incidentally, the friend I ran into was also supposed to be there but skipped for the same reason I did.
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@rheddmobile thank you! I had a run-in with 10 deer yesterday. As I was coming around a bend in the trail, about 8 deer crossed in front of me but two of the group were cut off my by presence. They stopped and looked really nervously at me so I stopped, walked backwards for a bit and waved them through (as if the knew what that meant, lol!). It worked, and they ran across in front of me as well to join their pals. They all must have just swam across the lake since their fur was still dripping wet.
@polskagirl01 sorry you're dealing such heavy issues right now but bless you for helping those in need.
@kgirlhart outstanding race!
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BTW it's great to have you back on here @7lenny7 !2
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Congratulations on your 10K race and age group placement @kgirlhart! You did great!
@polskagirl01 - That is so sad that there was yet another mining accident. I used to work for a coal company and shortly after we acquired another company there was an explosion at one of the underground mines resulting in several deaths. It is heartbreaking for the families of the miners trapped underground like that. I hope that the housing for your guests comes through soon.1 -
Thank you, @polskagirl01 ! It's good to be back.
Today I did a 4 mile walk with Kody followed by a 6 mile run solo. Kody was pushing the pace for the first half but dragging behind for the second half. I need to get him out more often.
The run itself was mediocre but no pain to speak of, so I'm excited about that. I think as long as I pay attention to my footwear and slowly increase mileage I should be good.
This brings me to 80 of my 90 mile goal for April. Somehow I finished the week with 34.4 miles, my second highest week so far this year.
Are any of you participating in the GVRAT this year? I did this two years ago and it pushed me to have my best months ever for the 4 months of the race. I skipped it last year because of my 7 month bout with plantar faciitis. Looking forward to getting back at it this year. If Kody was more active I'd register him for the canine division.1 -
@SummerSkier If my pace was as fast as yours, my HR would be way up there! LOL But, I do think the slower paces help with conditioning, somehow. Glad your are loving your new shoes. And great job being on pace to meet your goal.
@Scott6255 Nice long run today! No shame in taking walk breaks (in my opinion).
@polskagirl01 Hugs and prayers to you and the people in your town regarding the mining accidents and the Ukrainian people.
@yirara Nice run.
@7lenny7 I know you are disappointed in not being able to race, but you did make the right decision. I'm glad you ran into a friend and were able to catch up. Sounds like a fun day, even if it wasn't what you wanted it to be. I hope you get the shoes figured out.
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4-1 = 1.00 mile walk - treadmill - doubles tennis in the morning
4-2 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway
4-3 = 2.25 mile wun on the driveway
4-4 = 2.25 mile wun on the driveway after push mowing at mom's
4-5 = 0.6 mile walk - 2.00 mile run part on driveway and part on treadmill
4-6 = 1.00 mile walk - treadmill
4-7 = 1.00 mile walk - treadmill
4-8 = 1.00 mile walk - treadmill
4-9 = 2.00 miles walk - treadmill
4-10 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway laps
4-11 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.00 mile Fast Finish Run - driveway laps
4-12 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.00 mile Foundation Run - treadmill
4-13 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway laps
4-14 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.10 mile Speed Play Run - driveway laps
4-15 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.50 mile Foundation Run on the road
4-16 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.00 mile Foundation Run on the treadmill
4-17 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway laps
4-18 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.50 mile Fast Finish Run on the treadmill
4-19 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.25 mile Foundation Run on the treadmill
4-20 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.0 mile Foundation Run driveway laps
4-21 = 0.70 mile walk - 2.30 mile Speed Play Run driveway laps - later push mowed for 24 minutes
4-22 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway - Doubles tennis this morning
4-23 = 0.70 mile walk - 3.00 mile Foundation Run on the road
4-24 = 1.00 mile walk - driveway laps
48.75/70 miles
Today was a rest day, so I did my mile walk to keep my streak going. Looks like I won't make my arbitrary 70 miles for the month. I probably could if I pushed it next week, but it is supposed to be a cut back week. I'm going to follow the plan and not worry about the mileage. Hopefully I'll have a better idea of what I should do next month, since I have the plan to go by. Can hardly believe it is almost May already!3 -
@polskagirl01 Echoing several others here. You are dealing with so much. I am so sorry to hear that now there are mining accidents with people missing on top of everything else. Hoping for some good news for you!0
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@kgirlhart Fabulous race! Congrats on your AG podium!!
@Scott6255 Good job getting a tough run done.
@7lenny7 Hope you get your feet/shoes sorted out. Sounds like things are headed in the right direction.2 -
April totals: 72.6/100 miles
4/1: 3.2 miles
4/2: 6.5 miles
4/3: 3.2 miles
4/5: 4.1 miles
4/6: 4.3 miles
4/8: 3.1 miles
4/9: 7 miles
4/10: 3.1 miles
4/12: 5.1 miles
4/13: 4.7 miles
4/15: 5 miles
4/17: 8 miles
4/18: 3 miles
4/19: 3.1 miles
4/20: 5.1 miles
4/21: 3.1 miles
4/23: 4.1 miles
I did 1 mile of warmup followed by the 5k time trial on Saturday morning. I was targeting 8:45-9 min/mile. Ended up with splits of 9:17, 9:00, and 8:53. The first mile ended up being straight into a 10-12 mph headwind so even though the effort felt pretty similar for each mile, it was significantly slower. Unfortunately not much to be done about that. The next 2 were better and I was happy with those paces. In more ideal conditions I can definitely do better but 28:04 with temps in the mid 70's and 90%+ humidity isn't too shabby!5 -
Thanks @scott6255, @quilteryoyo, @shanaber, @polskagirl01, @summerskier. @7lenny7, @teresa502 and @martaindale.
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Nice morning run after school drop-off. I'll call it a "cat run" because that seemed to be the theme - cats sitting by the road staring at me 🤔
Now to get to the pile of work waiting for me.7 -
I think your paces were awesome @martaindale ! Only in my dreams, even though Garmin seems to think I can do a 5K in 29:37 minutes. I've never even been close to that.
Glad you had a nice cat run today @polskagirl01 . I hope you have a productive day.1 -
April totals: 75.6/100 miles
4/1: 3.2 miles
4/2: 6.5 miles
4/3: 3.2 miles
4/5: 4.1 miles
4/6: 4.3 miles
4/8: 3.1 miles
4/9: 7 miles
4/10: 3.1 miles
4/12: 5.1 miles
4/13: 4.7 miles
4/15: 5 miles
4/17: 8 miles
4/18: 3 miles
4/19: 3.1 miles
4/20: 5.1 miles
4/21: 3.1 miles
4/23: 4.1 miles
4/25: 3 miles
Easy miles this morning and I did a good job actually keeping them easy. I was out before 6 so I caught 2 different sets of sprinklers along my route and they felt sooooo nice!4 -
4/1 – 5.41 miles
4/4 – 4.21 miles
4/5 – 5.37 miles
4/6 – 4.56 miles
4/8 – 3.17 miles
4/9 – 6.32 miles
4/11 – 5.02 miles
4/13 – 5.76 miles
4/19 – 5.07 miles
4/21 – 5.23 miles
4/22 – 5.09 miles
4/25 – 7.82 miles
Total 63.01/90 miles
I didn’t get any running in this weekend. My dad who is 82 yo sold his last farm so I spent the weekend helping him sort and move a lifetime of tools and equipment. Well, not everything but we made a dent in it anyway. In the past month, he has sold some larger items like a backhoe, endloader, fertilize spreader, cows, truck and cattle trailer, a couple of bush hogs, etc. but there is still a lot left. He has a hard time letting go of stuff. I think it’s because he didn’t have much growing up and worked hard to get everything that he has. I don’t try to convince him either way. Just try to help. My back was achy on Saturday evening but nothing an Advil, a few minutes on a heating pad, and a good nights rest couldn’t cure. I’m counting it as a weekend of cross-training!
This morning I ran 7.82 miles in my neighborhood. I went out about 6:10 am and the temp was around 55F. I had to walk some of it coming back up the ridge. Total elevation gain was 2,278 feet. I was slow but I got it done. My Garmin (I don’t know if it will be the same one fixed or a refurbished one) is supposed to come back to me today – yay!@7lenny7 – I’ve had some friends participate in GVRAT the past couple of years but I never have signed up for it. I just finished one of Laz's team challenges - CRAW. It was separated into 18 regions and it took our team about a year and a half to complete the challenge. I'm definitely ready for a no-logging miles break! Have you joined our Run the World challenge? It automatically imports your mileage from Strava. We are about 255 miles behind pace so we could use you!
Great pace work @martaindale!
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My best ice beard photo from this past winter:
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