JANUARY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

kgirlhart · January 31

January Goal: 125 miles

1/1: 3.26 miles
1/2: 6.02 miles
1/3: 6.26 miles
1/4: 6.10 miles
1/7: 10.02 miles
1/9: 6.04 miles
1/10: 6.02 miles
1/11: 6.26 miles
1/12: 3.25 miles
1/13: 13.15 miles
1/16: 2.51 miles
1/17: 6.05 miles
1/18: 6.26 miles
1/19: 6.02 miles
1/21: 10.02 miles
1/22: 3.52 miles
1/23: 6.11 miles
1/24: 6.50 miles
1/25: 6.02 miles
1/28: 10.26 miles
1/30: 6.02 miles

135.66/125 miles

It was a lovely morning, and I ran 6 miles. It was cool, but not too cold and the sky was clear. It was a great run and I kind of felt like I could run forever.

@mari33a That is so scary! I hope you heal quickly and glad it wasn't worse.

So sorry for all you are going through @quilteryoyo. Great job keeping up with your streak through it all.

tarun_yadavA · January 31

tarun_yadavA wrote: »

Going for 130 for January.
Going for 1700 for 2024.

My 2023 goal was a Marathon... and 1700 miles.
Got the first one done, but fell ~300 short on the second (mostly due to ~5weeks of being out with injuries and about 5weeks of long haul vacays).

No races planned this year; aiming for streaks and consistency and nailing 1700m in runs.

Got in 5Miles today... Well, 5.01 (urgh! Stravaaa 🤬 ) at 09'38 pace.

Brings my total to 152.9 for the month! Crushed my 130 goal.

tarun_yadavA · January 31

@Mari33a oh no. Sorry to hear about that incident. Hope you are ok

daria0919 · January 31

Mari33a wrote: »

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!

@Mari33a so very sorry to hear of your spill. Am glad you’re safe! Hopefully the scrapes and bruises heal quickly. ((hug))

Laurz9191 · January 31

@tarun_yadavA I also clocked in 152 miles this month- but you had .3 more

.

My final January total is 245.7km or 152.6 miles

. I hope I can keep it up and get comfortable with the parts of my long runs above 2+ hours so I feel confident and ready for my marathon mid April.

Today I did a 8.1km recovery run on the treadmill. Slow but ok. I am waiting for my new running shoes to arrive (hopefully today). I think I ran about over 600 miles with my current pair, which is probably not so good for my feet/legs/etc…

quilteryoyo · January 31

Great run @Scott6255 . The weather these days does seem a little crazier than normal.

Thanks @kgirlhart . That sounds like a great run.

Excellent running @tarun_yadavA ! Great job on smashing your Jan goal!

Congratulations on all the running @Laurz9191 ! I think you will be more than ready for your marathon, if that is possible.

quilteryoyo · January 31

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
Jan 31 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - moving Gary's stuff

85.00/85.00 mile goal

Did a mile walk on the treadmill as soon as I got up this morning to keep my streak going and get in my 85 miles for the month. A couple of my great neighbors, mom, and I are heading out in a few minutes to get Gary's stuff out of his room at the assisted living facility. Not sure how long it will take or how I will feel later, so wanted to get it done.

tarun_yadavA · January 31

Laurz9191 wrote: »

@tarun_yadavA I also clocked in 152 miles this month- but you had .3 more .

My final January total is 245.7km or 152.6 miles . I hope I can keep it up and get comfortable with the parts of my long runs above 2+ hours so I feel confident and ready for my marathon mid April.

Today I did a 8.1km recovery run on the treadmill. Slow but ok. I am waiting for my new running shoes to arrive (hopefully today). I think I ran about over 600 miles with my current pair, which is probably not so good for my feet/legs/etc…

@Laurz9191 lol @ those 0.3M extra 😂

I'm sure you'll more than make up for it next month... You've been killing it of late! 💪🏽

And yes, you should probably change those shoes. 600 is a lot! I think I gotta change mine every 400. Me: erodes in one area of the shoe around the heel and think that maybe related to knee issues. Overcompensating etc. 🤷

tarun_yadavA · January 31

@quilteryoyo thank you 😊

AlphaHowls · January 31

1/1 26.88 miles, County Line and Beyond!
1/2 15.4 miles, Running Partner A
1/3 16.58 miles 22°F - 26°F
1/4 15.33 miles, 2075 days on the run, Real Feel 18°F, Running Partner A
1/5 15.16 miles
1/6 18.57 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold drizzle = not friends
1/7 15.67 miles
1/8 15.56 miles, Running Partner A
1/9 15.22 miles, 2080 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/10 3.29 miles, Crazy Laps! I am alright, just weary, Cold weather moodiness
1/11 13.38 miles, Running Partner A
1/12 14.93 miles, Crazy Laps! Thunderstorms, Wind Advisory, IBS issues
1/13 15.17 miles, Running Partner A, COLD! and the wind!
1/14 13.56 miles, 2085 days on the run, Crazy Laps! 17°F N.O.P.E.
1/15 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! 9°F, snow
1/16 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 8°F, RealFeel® -2°F = N.O.P.E.
1/17 15.5 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 2°F
1/18 15.24 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/19 17.38 miles, 2090 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/20 13.25 miles, Running Partner A & E, Wind Chill Advisory
8 °F, real feel -6 °F only my running partners can get me out like this!
1/20 4.25 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/21 15.37 miles, Crazy Laps! 2 °F!
1/22 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! HEAT WAVE! It's 23 °F! Gout - right knee
1/23 15.52 miles, Crazy Laps! Gout - right knee, and it's raining...
1/24 15.45 miles, 2095 days on the run, Crazy Laps! and it's still raining...
1/25 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! 4.2 miles, then OTR, Dense Fog
1/26 15.39 miles Outside, in SHORTS!
1/27 15.19 miles, Crazy Laps! and back to cold, rainy, windy
1/28 15.18 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold, drizzle, windy
1/29 15.63 miles, 2100 days on the run, Cold, Damp
1/30 15.44 miles, Running Partner A
1/31 6.28 miles, Crazy Laps! opted for hour more of rest...fatigue, struggling

471.61 miles for January 2024

Teresa502 · January 31

AlphaHowls wrote: »

1/1 26.88 miles, County Line and Beyond!
1/2 15.4 miles, Running Partner A
1/3 16.58 miles 22°F - 26°F
1/4 15.33 miles, 2075 days on the run, Real Feel 18°F, Running Partner A
1/5 15.16 miles
1/6 18.57 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold drizzle = not friends
1/7 15.67 miles
1/8 15.56 miles, Running Partner A
1/9 15.22 miles, 2080 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/10 3.29 miles, Crazy Laps! I am alright, just weary, Cold weather moodiness
1/11 13.38 miles, Running Partner A
1/12 14.93 miles, Crazy Laps! Thunderstorms, Wind Advisory, IBS issues
1/13 15.17 miles, Running Partner A, COLD! and the wind!
1/14 13.56 miles, 2085 days on the run, Crazy Laps! 17°F N.O.P.E.
1/15 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! 9°F, snow
1/16 15.49 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 8°F, RealFeel® -2°F = N.O.P.E.
1/17 15.5 miles, Crazy Laps! snow on ground, 2°F
1/18 15.24 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/19 17.38 miles, 2090 days on the run, Crazy Laps!
1/20 13.25 miles, Running Partner A & E, Wind Chill Advisory
8 °F, real feel -6 °F only my running partners can get me out like this!
1/20 4.25 miles, Crazy Laps!
1/21 15.37 miles, Crazy Laps! 2 °F!
1/22 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! HEAT WAVE! It's 23 °F! Gout - right knee
1/23 15.52 miles, Crazy Laps! Gout - right knee, and it's raining...
1/24 15.45 miles, 2095 days on the run, Crazy Laps! and it's still raining...
1/25 15.43 miles, Crazy Laps! 4.2 miles, then OTR, Dense Fog
1/26 15.39 miles Outside, in SHORTS!
1/27 15.19 miles, Crazy Laps! and back to cold, rainy, windy
1/28 15.18 miles, Crazy Laps! Cold, drizzle, windy
1/29 15.63 miles, 2100 days on the run, Cold, Damp
1/30 15.44 miles, Running Partner A
1/31 6.28 miles, Crazy Laps! opted for hour more of rest...fatigue, struggling

471.61 miles for January 2024

I was torn between clicking the Inspiring button or the Hug button. Either way you are amazing and I hope you feel stronger and more rested soon!

Mari33a · January 31

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
31/01 1.02 miles

Total 50.46/50 miles

I got a mile in to make sure I hit target. Thank you all for your good wishes. My face still hurts the most and my left side is a bit stiff but I'm ok, and pleased to make target!

Everyone has done great this month especially with all the bad weather and life stuff!

polskagirl01 · January 31

I walked to pick up packages, 1km total, 2 days in a row... that's all I've got activity-wise other than sitting in a cold tub. And I don't feel very good.

So here's a guinea pig update. Just keep scrolling if you're here for running content 😆

martaindale · January 31

Jan total: 103.2 miles
YTD: 103.2/1200 miles

1/1: 8 miles
1/3: 7.3 miles
1/4: 6 miles
1/5: 4.5 miles
1/6: 8 miles
1/9: 5 miles
1/11: 6.1 miles
1/13: 3.2 miles
1/14: 13.2 miles - La HM
1/18: 4.2 miles
1/20: 3.6 miles
1/22: 4.2 miles
1/24: 5.9 miles
1/26: 3 miles
1/27: 8.3 miles
1/29: 5.7 miles
1/31: 7 miles

Easy miles again this morning. Garmin hasn't had me do any hm pace workouts so I'm thinking I'll work one in later this week. I find those really helpful in building the muscle memory to help me maintain pace during races.

quilteryoyo · January 31

@AlphaHowls That's a lot of crazy laps. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.

@Mari33a . I'm glad to hear that you aren't too sore today. Great job reaching your goal for the month.

@polskagirl01 I think those pictures count as inspiration for running and strength training.

Too cute. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Hugs to you.

You're doing great @martaindale.

kgirlhart · January 31

January Goal: 125 miles

1/1: 3.26 miles
1/2: 6.02 miles
1/3: 6.26 miles
1/4: 6.10 miles
1/7: 10.02 miles
1/9: 6.04 miles
1/10: 6.02 miles
1/11: 6.26 miles
1/12: 3.25 miles
1/13: 13.15 miles
1/16: 2.51 miles
1/17: 6.05 miles
1/18: 6.26 miles
1/19: 6.02 miles
1/21: 10.02 miles
1/22: 3.52 miles
1/23: 6.11 miles
1/24: 6.50 miles
1/25: 6.02 miles
1/28: 10.26 miles
1/30: 6.02 miles
1/31: 6.02 miles

141.70/125 miles

It was another nice morning and another great 6 mile run. That brings my total to 141.7 for the month. Great running everyone. Congratulations to all who met their goal and to all who gave it their all. Either way, you did great! It seems like there were lots of ups and downs this month for everyone. Looking forward to next month. See you all in the February thread!

@polskagirl01 Those Guinea pigs are adorable!

daria0919 · January 31

2 on treadmill this evening.

@quilteryoyo so sorry to read about your cousin and all that you and your family are going through. Great job on hitting your miles.

@polskagirl01 your quilts are AMAZING! Love the guinea pigs!

Great job to everyone for reaching their goals and great job to those who put in great effort!

See you all in the February thread! 😀

Scott6255 · February 1

@polskagirl01 LOVE the guinea pig pics!!!

6.2 miles this evening. I have developed some blisters on a few toes, and I'm thinking it is caused by shoes being overdue for replacement. So I ran in my Kinvaras, which I really don't like, hence almost new. It was a big struggle even at a slow pace. I've said I before was never going to wear them again, but I was desperate today. But now I am REALLY not ever going to wear them again for running. They just have zero energy return.
Anyway, that closes out January. Was a low mileage month due to weather and out of town funeral, so missed goal, but happy with what I got done.

quilteryoyo · February 1

Great running @kgirlhart !

Thanks you @daria0919 . You did great in Jan!

@scott6255 You did great to be only 6 miles short of your lofty goal with all that went on this month.

Cousin Gary info under the spoiler.

We did get all of Gary's stuff out of the assisted living today. With both neighbors helping, we only had to make one trip and were able to leave some stuff up there that other people in the facility could use and I didn't want to bring home. That was helpful too.

They did get Gary moved from ICU to their Community Living Center in a hospice bed. Mom and I went to see him, but he didn't rouse up while we were there. They had just gotten him settled and had given him a shave, so figure he was just worn out from all of the activity. The facility is nice as are all the people there that we met.

One of the hospice doctors told me this morning that, if nothing changes for the better, he is thinking it is a matter of days, not weeks. So, I am going to do my best to see him almost everyday, at least for a few minutes. I really wish we could have gotten him closer, since it is a good 2.5 hours for a round trip, but he is in a good place.

shanaber · February 1

So much great running this month with all the crazy weather so whether you made your goal or not you are successful just getting out when you could or running on that dreaded treadmill.

@Mari33a - I am so glad you are safe but so sad that you fell trying to get away from them. Were you able to get a police report in?
@quilteryoyo - sending you hugs during these difficult times. I am so glad your mom is there with you along with having great neighbors and friends.
@polskagirl01 - love the guinea pigs! Especially that the are doing strength training! I am impressed that you were able to get in a couple of walks. I hope the exhaustion goes away soon and you feel better!

I got out today for what I thought would be a run/walk but my body and especially my legs said nope. So instead I walked as fast as I could manage and went a bit further than I have been. I was exhausted when I got home but I am so happy I was able to get out. Rain is coming tonight and likely through next week. We may get a break at some point hopefully. Oh and I exceeded my nominal 20 mile goal and made it to 31miles for the month. This is the most since April of last year! I can't wait to get back to my 100mile months again. Something to work toward.

JANUARY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

Replies

Categories