JANUARY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

daria0919 · January 29

2 this morning (I guess I posted this in the February thread earlier today and was wondering what happened to it 😆)

Scott6255 · January 29

Thanks for setting us up for February @AlphaHowls!
Easing back into it after being off for 3 days. Got 8.3 miles in outside. It was quite warm at 73F.

chris_in_cal · January 30

My last post is messed up, this correcting is just for the record.

January Running Goal: 13 runs,50 miles

Jan 3 -1.2 miles
Jan 6 -1.06 miles
Jan 8 -1.15 miles
Jan 11-2.48 miles
Jan 13-2.48 miles
Jan 15-1.78 miles
Jan 17-2.47 miles
Jan 19-2.73 miles
Jan 21-3.24 miles
Jan 24-2.15 miles
Jan 26-3.08 miles
Jan 29-3.43 miles

Current: 12 runs, 27.25 miles

quilteryoyo · January 30

Thanks so much for setting up Feb @AlphaHowls . It's hard to believe Jan is almost over!

Great long run @kgirlhart . I'm glad the weather was so nice and you had a fun run. Congrats on meeting your goal. I hope work isn't as stressful as you are expecting.

Nice run @tarun_yadavA .

Sounds like you did great with the sprints @martaindale . If it was a pace you can only dream of it must have been awfully fast.

Nice running @yirara . At least you didn't start out too slow and have a lot left at the end. Sounds like you went all out to me.

Nice run @teresa502 . We had some sprinkles that sort of looked like maybe a little snow mix. I'm glad it has been warm enough to not snow this week.

Great running this month @Laruz9191 !

Nice running @chris_in_cal ! That's great that your boss is letting you have some longer lunches so you can get longer runs in! Now you HAVE to do them.

@daria0919 You were just looking to the future.

Nice running @Scott6255 .

quilteryoyo · January 30

Jan 1 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 2 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 3 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 4 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 5 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 6 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 7 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 8 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 9 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 10 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 11 - Walked 4.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - actually a slow wog
Jan 12 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 13 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 14 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 15 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - treadmill - Speed Play
Jan 16 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - Foundation run
Jan 17 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 18 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.30 miles - treadmill - intervals
Jan 19 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - recovery run
Jan 20 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 6.00 miles - treadmill - Long Run 1
Jan 21 - Walked 4.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - cross training
Jan 22 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - Speed Play
Jan 23 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Cross train - shoveled some too
Jan 24 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 25 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - treadmill - intervals
Jan 26 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.30 miles - treadmill
Jan 27 - Walked 2.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - was a wun
Jan 28 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 29 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill - speed play

82.00/85.00 mile goal

I did my treadmill session pretty early this morning. I did have to cut it short since mom and I were going to a friends for an early lunch and then to the VA to see my cousin and talk to some of the doctors.

I ran 5 min at 4.5 mph, then 4 x (2/2 min at 5.5/4.0 mph), 4:50 min at 4.5 mph. It wasn't too bad, but really didn't have the mental energy to push it too hard. Avg pace was 12:55 min/mile. Avg HR was 129 with a max of 145 bpm.

Non running life under the spoiler.

I was disappointed to find out on Saturday that my cousin's son has decided to not come in to see him and has decided that he doesn't want any further updates on his health. I'm not judging, since I really don't know the whole story, but I wish it could have been different.

Mom and I saw him today, and he knows who I am, but his back/rib is giving him pain and he really couldn't carry on any kind of extended conversations. We also talked to 4 doctors, I think, about what we do and don't want to do for his care. Hospice/palliative care will probably start tomorrow. Making all of those decisions is emotionally draining.....which does spill over into the physical realm.

polskagirl01 · January 30

@quilteryoyo I'm so sorry about your cousin and his son. Sad that this is his decision, but more so that the situation was such that he felt this was best. I hope they can both find peace with whatever happened, even if they don't do so together. And comfort for your cousin, and for you with all of the emotions of organizing his care.

@shanaber How fun that you've been cleared to try running!

tarun_yadavA · January 30

Morning all
Got in 3.51M (at 09"41 pace)

@shanaber - yayy you're easing back into running 🥳

@quilteryoyo - OMG. So sorry to hear this ☹️

Mari33a · January 30

02/01 3.52 miles
03/01 3.56 miles
04/01 3.50 miles
06/01 4.03 miles
10/01 3.53 miles
11/01 3.52 miles
12/01 3.53 miles
14/01 3.68 miles
17/01 3.53 miles
20/01 3.62 miles
24/01 3.56 miles
25/01 3.72 miles
27/01 3.75 miles
29/01 2.39 miles

Total 49.44/50 miles

I'm do home from Dublin last night, and really enjoyed the time with my sister. Headed out yesterday morning for a run but it didn't go as planned at all. I planned to run around a square and then go south towards the river and run along it, but must have turned left one time too many and knew I wasn't where I was supposed to be. A young guy stopped me asking for money and then a "friend" arrived and I started to feel a bit panicked and took off to sprint but as the pavement was wet I slipped and fell hard on my face and left arm. They ran off and I got up and felt really disoriented. I made it back to hotel eventually and my sister was really worried as I was about about 30 minutes longer than I told her I'd be. I had a shower and felt a bit better but have bruising on my left arm and wrist. My cheek and left eye is bruised and sore too and my knees are both skinned. On the plus side I didn't damage my watch or get robbed. I'm still short by a half mile for my monthly target!

chris_in_cal · January 30

Mari33a wrote: »

took off to sprint but as the pavement was wet I slipped and fell hard on my face and left arm.

Ah I'm so sorry to hear this. Sounds like nothing is broken, and I hope the next couple days go easy.

On the plus side I didn't damage my watch or get robbed. I'm still short by a half mile for my monthly target!

That's the spirit, dust yourself off and turn back to what YOU want, rather than let some blagger steal your enthusiasm.

Laurz9191 · January 30

@Mari33a That sounds like an awful run! I hope your injuries don’t bother you too much and don’t put a damper on your otherwise enjoyable trip! I’m glad you are ok!

@quilteryoyo Sorry to hear about your news!

Laurz9191 · January 30

I wanted to get in a long run in today, as the kids will be out of school at the end of the week and it was the only day I could work it in. I ran 27.7km. It went pretty well, but I underestimated how much water I should take and ran out with 8km to go, which made me a bit sad and feel more tired towards the end, but happy that I had some water in the car. The weather was perfect- around 10C. I am now quite beat and plan to do absolutely nothing the rest of the evening

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This month is the most km I’ve ever run in a month. I hope and can keep it up in February.

237.5/200km for January.

Scott6255 · January 30

@Mari33a so sorry that happened to you on your run! I hope your bruises and scrapes heal quickly.
@quilteryoyo Sorry to hear about your cousin 😒
@Laurz9191 congrats on the most KMs ever in a month!!

Teresa502 · January 30

I finished up the month with a 5 mile run this morning bringing me to 86.3 running miles for the month. I didn't set a goal at the first of the month/year. TBH, I have a hard time setting goals and all the talk of monthly/yearly goals just overwhelmed me so I checked out for a few days! Given that this was the month of January and we had some really cold temps, snow and ice and I spent a couple of days traveling and a few days cruising, I'm happy with getting in 86 miles.

@Mari33a - That's scary and I hate that you fell. I hope your injuries heal quickly.

@quilteryoyo - Sorry to hear about your cousin and his son - the entire situation. Sending you a big hug.

yirara · January 30

01.01 6°C 3.2km 27min 8:20/km 8 stride repeats
03.01 9°C 4.6km 40min 8:41/km slow
04.01 3°C 5.1km 43min 8:25/km slow-ish
05.01 7°C 2.1km 17min 8:03/km fast
07.01 -2°C 4.2km 34min 8:12/km 1min intervals x 9
08.01 -4°C 5.4km 45min 8:18/km slow run
09.01 -7°C 5.0km 40min 8:04/km target pace intervals
10.01 -6°C 3.0km 24min 7:57/km
12.01 1°C 5.5km 45min 8:14/km slow run
14.01 2°C 5.0km 40min 8:05/km progression run
16.01 0°C 3.9km 31min 7:58/km 10 stride repeats
17.01 -1°C 6.5km 54min 8:18/km long easy run
18.01 0°C 4.5km 36min 8:03/km target pace intervals
19.01 0°C 4.0km 31min 7:51/km just random fast stuff
20.01 0°C 5.2km 41min 7:57/km slow run
22.01 7°C 4.6km 37min 8:00/km progression run
23.01 5°C 5.1km 40min 7:53/km run and storm
26.01 6°C 6.1km 50min 8:16/km slow
27.01 4°C 8.0km 66min 8:15/km slow long
28.01 6°C 3.0km 23min 7:30/km fast
29.01 7°C 4.0km 31min 7:48/km 12 stride repeats
30.01 9°C 4.4km 35min 8:03/km progression run

102.19km/80.5km

LOL! I was wondering why running felt somewhat difficult today. Until I uploaded my run and got the message "Congratulations, 5 days in a row" Yeah. Oh well. No run tomorrow 🤣 But very happy with how far I got this month

polskagirl01 · January 30

@Mari33a I'm glad you got out of the situation without getting robbed, but OUCH! I hope your bruises heal quickly!

Today I sent hubby off to the airport, went back to bed, then got up later and walked to pick up a package and sat in my cold tub. I'm also trying to think of activities for guinea pigs to do that I can photograph and send to the kids each day as they are away at camp and only get their phones for a few minutes a day. So far piggies made the kids' beds and played outside in the grass.

Yes, I made the kids' quilts too 🙂

SummerSkier · January 30

Completed my miles yesterday 130 running and today hit the goal for Walking and Running mile (169 per month total to make 2024 this year)

@Mari33a that is really scary. Hope you are OK and glad it was not worse 😳
@quilteryo that is very sad and I know it is a stressful time for you.
@polskagirl01 enjoy your time to yourself and the GP photos are just too cute.
@yirara you have had a great month. Agree on a rest day!
@Laurz9191 wow! super month. I look back year to year and altho it hasn't been a bad month, it's not been one of my best over the years.

quilteryoyo · January 30

Thanks @polskagirl01 . I hope they both find peace too. Nice activity today and cute pictures. Pretty quilts too.

Thank you @tarun_yadavA . Great run today.

@Mari33a Wow. That's so scary. I'm glad you weren't hurt worse. Maybe you should get checked out since you were disoriented when you fell. I hope you aren't too sore from the fall. I had to smile at the "didn't damage my watch" part.

Thanks @Laurz9191 . Great running and congrats on the most kms in a month ever! Amazing.

Thanks @Scott6255 .

Thanks @Teresa502 . You did great with your running and strength training this month.

Great running @yirara .

Thanks @SummerSkier . Nice run/walk total for the month.

quilteryoyo · January 30

Jan 1 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 2 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 3 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 4 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 5 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 6 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 7 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 8 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 9 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 10 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 11 - Walked 4.10 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - actually a slow wog
Jan 12 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 13 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 14 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 15 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - treadmill - Speed Play
Jan 16 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - Foundation run
Jan 17 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 18 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 2.30 miles - treadmill - intervals
Jan 19 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - recovery run
Jan 20 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 6.00 miles - treadmill - Long Run 1
Jan 21 - Walked 4.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - cross training
Jan 22 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - treadmill - Speed Play
Jan 23 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Cross train - shoveled some too
Jan 24 - Walked 3.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 25 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - treadmill - intervals
Jan 26 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.30 miles - treadmill
Jan 27 - Walked 2.30 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - driveway laps - was a wun
Jan 28 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill
Jan 29 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - treadmill - speed play
Jan 30 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - call it cross training

84.00/85.00 mile goal

I just didn't have the energy or time to do a lot today, so I walked two miles on the treadmill. I did one mile at 3.8 mph and one at 4.0 mph.

Scott6255 · January 30

Nice job hitting your monthly goal @SummerSkier!

Did 6.2 miles this evening. 75F today...it felt sooo hot (like summer hot, but with lower humidity).
I know it was just a few days ago that I was complaining about how cold it was. This is a crazy world.

chris_in_cal · January 31

Scott6255 wrote: »

This is a crazy world.

Winner! 🌟 Now you get a gold star.

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