June 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

June Goal: 105 Miles

6/1: 6.25 miles
6/3: 10.25 miles
6/6: 7.05 miles
6/7: 6.55 miles
6/8: 3.11 miles
6/11: 8.36 miles
6/13: 6.26 miles
6/14: 7.02 miles
6/15: 6.02 miles
6/19: 8.26 miles
6/20: 6.05 miles
6/21: 6.02 miles
6/22: 6.26 miles
6/25: 13.15 miles
6/26: 6.02 miles
6/27: 6.02 miles


112.65/105 miles completed for June

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. I did run 6 miles. It was hot again, but not too bad at 5:30 am. I was tired after running 13.1 on Sunday, but I will be out of town tomorrow so I needed to run Monday instead of Wednesday. I had to work to keep my pace under 12 minutes, but it was a good run. I almost had negative splits, but I slowed down a bit on mile 5 and blew it. 🙃

Today I ran 6 miles again. I felt really good and almost had negative splits again. Mile 6 was 3 seconds slower than mile 5. I am still pleased with the run. Plus I got to run through a sprinkler and it really helped. It seems like people aren't watering or not at the times when I come by.

Today is my mom's 79th birthday. My sisters and I are taking her to stay at a historic B&B that she has always wanted to go to, so no run for me tomorrow and there will be birthday cake tonight.

7 TM miles after work.

Nice running @kgirlhart. Hope your mom has a lovely birthday at the B&B.

Stella and I went for a walk after work today. I was hoping to beat the rain (and my Accuweather forecast said we had at least 60 minutes) but no luck. Of course it started raining when we were at the farthest point from home on our usual route, so we had to walk the whole way back in the rain. It was not terribly hard but we both looked like drowned rats when we got back. But not long after that it really started thundering and then let loose a torrential downpour.

I am going to start back at the gym next week - even if that means just lower body and core work, and maybe some light cardio that is not bouncy like some light spinning and aqua running/kickboarding. I'm going to try to do some more stretching to prepare for that, as last time I went back to the gym for the first time I was really sore. Looking forward to this!

And even more exciting - over the weekend I booked a trip to Germany for September! I will be going for a conference in Cologne (Köln)! I wish I could spend more time traveling around but I will have some excursions and a little free time as part of the meeting. I was just looking at running routes in the city If anyone has been and has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

@katharmonic I was just in Cologne last month . My son had a soccer tournament there. I didn’t go running though. The one thing you definitely should see is the Cologne Cathedral, and, if you do drink beer, they have a very unique kind called Kölsch which is served in small glasses. You should try it. September could be nice weather-wise. It could also be cold, dark, and grey. Really it’s a roll of the dice…

I was pressed for time yesterday, but was able to get in a 7.1km run. It has cooled down here significantly and was perfect running weather. It was nice to have a day off from the heat.
Things are only going to be busier for me these next 3 days. Fingers crossed that I can squeeze even a couple of km in here and there before the month is over!

So far 110.5/150 km for June.

katharmonic wrote: »

And even more exciting - over the weekend I booked a trip to Germany for September! I will be going for a conference in Cologne (Köln)! I wish I could spend more time traveling around but I will have some excursions and a little free time as part of the meeting. I was just looking at running routes in the city If anyone has been and has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

Love your excitement for getting back in the gym and yay for a planned trip! I’ve only been to Cologne on a day trip from Belgium so didn’t get to run but I remember there is a lovely path along the river (Seine?) that may be an option. I agree with @Laurz9191 you must go to the cathedral. I will add that you should climb the many many steps to the bell tower.

@katharmonic You are doing great with your recovery. Glad you were able to catch up with your friends. I hope the weather cools some for you. I'm glad you and Stella made it home before the rain got harder. The trip to Germany is exciting. I think we could all use a "whine" cellar every once in a while.

@Mari33a You are doing great. You have plenty of time to make your goal. We all get down on ourselves sometimes, I think. At least I know I do. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

@Scott6255 I think if I were you, I might have ran laps and went through that sprinkler multiple times.

@martaindale Hahaha I'm sure they would be willing to move the watering schedule around for you. Be careful in that heat.

@Laurz9191 You are doing great. It's good to see that your son is running with you. How old is he?

@Zaxa2021 Great running and great goal. I am wanting to run faster too, but not sure how much faster my old body can go. I'm torn between distance and speed and am sure I can't do both very successfully.

@martaindale I hope the sprinkler owners find it amusing too. I would.

You are doing great @eleanorhawkins ! Good luck with your upcoming race.

@kgirlhart Great running. Happy belated birthday to your mom. I hope you all enjoyed the stay at the B&B.

You are doing great with your comeback @tarun_yadavA . I hope you are able to run everyday without aggravating your knee.

@Teresa502 I love that you are running so much while on vacation. That looks like a great place to exercise. The "tree stretching" is hilarious. Love it. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Nice treadmill run @martaindale . You know I'm with you and would chose that extra sleep in the morning.

June 1: Walk = 2.00 miles - trip to Hot Springs
June 2: Wun/Walk = 2.00 miles - also mowed mom's lawn
June 3: Walk = 2.00 miles - also mowed my lawn
June 4: Walk = 2.00 miles
June 5: Walk = 1.00 mile - Run = 2.25 miles - driveway laps
June 6: Walk = 2.50 miles - Run = 2.00 miles - treadmill intervals plus tree debris for almost an hour
June 7: Walk = 200 miles - treadmill
June 8: Walk = 1.45 miles - Run = 1.80 miles - driveway laps
June 9: Wun =2.25 miles - driveway laps
June 10: Walk = 2.00 miles - Run = 1.50 miles - treadmill intervals
June 11: Walk = 2.00 miles
June 12: Walk = 1.45 miles - Run = 1.80 miles - driveway laps
June 13: Walk - 1.58 miles - Run = 1.67 miles - around town during break at work
June 14: Walk = 2.50 miles - Around town during my break at work
June 15: Walk = 2.00 miles - Around town after work - doubles tennis for 2 hours
June 16: Walk = 2.00 miles - treadmill after push mowing for 51 minutes
June 17: Walk = 0.80 miles - Run = 0.45 miles - treadmill
June 18: Walk = 2.00 miles - driveway laps
June 19: Walk = 2.00 miles - treadmill - not feeling well
June 20: Walk = 2.25 miles - treadmill
June 21: Walk = 2.00 miles - Run = 1.50 miles - treadmill
June 22: Walk = 3.00 miles - treadmill
June 23: Wun/walk = 3.30 miles - treadmill
June 24: Walk=1.00 mile - Run = 2.50 miles - treadmill
June 25: Walk = 2.00 miles - treadmill rest day walk
June 26: Walk = 2.00 miles - Run = 1.50 miles - Treadmill after work
June 27: Walk = 1.00 mile - Run = 1.50 miles - treadmill
June 28: Walk = 1.50 miles - Run = 1.50 miles - driveway laps

73.80/80 mile goal

I started feeling a bit weak so considered just walking. I think it was the heat, which is nothing compared to you TX folks: 82F (27.8C) and the smoke from Canada once again. It was very hazy sunshine today. Once I got started, I tried running and it wasn't too bad. I did a warm up walk, then 5 x (run/walk for 0.3/0.15 miles), and then a cool down walk. Total walking was 1.50 miles. Total run was also 1.50 miles. My runs averaged 12:21 min/mile. For the entire 3 miles, my avg HR was 135 with a max of 155 bpm. My running split paces were pretty consistent: 12:30, 12:23, 12:23, 12:03, and 12:27 min/mile. Not bad considering I was taking it easy today.

I am on a "sleep" challenge with some friends. I'm trying to go to bed at 10:00 p.m., ten nights in a row. I didn't make it the first two nights (10:30 & 10:15) but I'm getting there.

More running and some more sleep...that seems like a good combo for me right now.

June Running Goal: 17 runs, 45 miles

• June 2 - 3.0 miles
• June 4 - 4.0 miles
• June 6 - 2.5 miles
• June 7 - 4.0 miles
• June 9 - 2.5 miles
• June 11-3.5 miles
• June 13-3.0 miles
• June 14-4.0 miles
• June 16-3.0 miles
• June 18-4.43 miles
• June 20-3.07 miles
• June 21-4.09 miles
• June 23-3.25 miles
• June 25-4.0 miles
• June 27-3.0 miles
• June 28-3.83 miles

Current: 16 runs, 55.17 miles