APRIL 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

tarun_yadavA · April 23

Hello everyone!
Got in 5.7M (at 09"48).

Teresa502 · April 23

That is a beautiful spot @contrarymarymary! Sometimes when we don't feel like running, walking will suffice for the moment. The important thing is that you got out there when you could have been sitting around waiting for your daughter.

Hope the elbow heals soon @7lenny7 and that life's other stresses give you a break also.

kgirlhart · April 23

April Goal: 130 Miles

4/1: 3.34 miles
4/2: 6.26 miles
4/3: 6.02 miles
4/4: 6.04 miles
4/7: 13.13 miles
4/8: 3.30 miles
4/9: 6.05 miles
4/11: 6.32 miles
4/12: 6.52 miles
4/14: 10.26 miles
4/15: 3.16 miles
4/16: 5.66 miles
4/17: 6.02 miles
4/18: 6.08 miles
4/21: 11.02 miles
4/22: 3.27 miles
4/23: 6.02 miles

108.46/130 miles completed for April

I didn't post yesterday, so I am posting two runs. Yesterday it was cold at 44°F. I had to pull out my sleeves and gloves. It was a nice morning though, and I ran 3.2 miles. I was on track for negative splits, but as I was coming through the park I came up behind my neighbor and startled him and he jumped. So I stopped and spoke to him for a moment so my last mile was slower.

Today's run was perfect running weather at 59°F. The moon was beautiful when I headed out. And it got light as I ran so it was daylight when I got home. I ran 6 miles and would have loved to keep on running.

ContraryMaryMary · April 23

kgirlhart wrote: »

Today's run was perfect running weather at 59°F. The moon was beautiful when I headed out. And it got light as I ran so it was daylight when I got home. I ran 6 miles and would have loved to keep on running.

I love runs like this!

ContraryMaryMary · April 23

I’ve finally seen the GP about my low iron (I had a blood test and saw the results and have been self medicating as today’s appointment was the earliest I could see the doctor again). Paid $79 to be told I have low iron and that the over-the-counter tablets I selected were better than the ones she could prescribe so I should stick with them. 🙄.

Scott6255 · April 23

Ugh @ContraryMaryMary ... that's why I don't go to doctors

Unless something falls off of me, doctors don't seem to be all that helpful.

Preparing to got out of town tomorrow for the rest of the week, so just did a short 5 TM miles. Hoping to get maybe 1 run in, so it's still possible I will hit my monthly goal.

daria0919 · April 24

@martaindale congrats on all your runs! And all your costumes were great! Great 10-miler pace!

@TheMrWobbly congrats on your super marathon race and your PR! Way to go!

@ContraryMaryMary sorry to hear about your low energy/iron. Glad you figured it out and I hope the iron pills help. I agree with @Scott6255 with regards to doctors.

@Teresa502 what years did you run your marathons and half marathons in Richmond? Maybe be we were both there at the same time. 😀. Great runs!

@kgirlhart great runs!

@7lenny7 enjoy your break from running!

@Laurz9191 wow! Snow! How cool! 😆

@quilteryoyo nice streak!

@Scott6255 enjoy your trip!

Thanks to all of you for cheering me on. It means a lot.

Had an evening 1.55 mile walk with the hubby.

quilteryoyo · April 24

Thanks @7lenny7 . I hope your elbow gets better quickly. It isn't tennis elbow from repeated motion, is it? Good idea to rest and get some of the pre-summer stuff done.

@ContraryMaryMary That is a beautiful place to run. I hope the iron fully kicks in soon. Well, that is expensive knowledge, but at least you know.

Great run @tarun_yadavA !

Nice running @kgirlhart !

Have a great trip @Scott6255 !

Thanks. Nice walk with the hubby @daria0919 .

quilteryoyo · April 24

April 1 - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 17 min
April 2 - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles tennis
April 3 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - Gym 36 min
April 4 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 33 min
April 5 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles
April 6 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis and push mowing
April 7 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis
April 8 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 37 min
April 9 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Horrible crick in my neck
April 10 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 35 min treadmill wun - neck was still hurting
April 11 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - treadmill - neck mostly better
April 12 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - tummy issues
April 13 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - driveway laps
April 14 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis
April 15 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - Gym 39 min - Push mowing and weed eating 1.25 hours
April 16 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Mowing 1h7m
April 17 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 37 min - Doubles Tennis 59 min
April 18 - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - on the road today
April 19 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill wun and Gym for 44 minutes
April 20 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Doubles tennis 92 minutes
April 21 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Doubles tennis 126 minutes
April 22 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 1.25 miles - treadmill - Gym 42 min
April 23 - Walked 0.82 miles - Ran 1.68 miles - work break - Gym 44 min

50.25/65 mile goal

I ran/walked during my break at work today. I walked 5 min warm up, then did a run/walk of 1/1 min until I hit two miles, then walked half a mile for cool down. The run/walk avg pace was 12:37 min/mile. I was happy with that, since it didn't seem too hard. I wasn't wanting to sweat excessively, since I was going back to work. Avg HR was 128 with a max of 155 bpm.

After work, I went to the gym for a workout. My arms are still tired. I'm probably going to be sore tomorrow, but a good sore.

ContraryMaryMary · April 24

My youngest had football training this evening so I took the opportunity to run suburban streets while I could. And what a run! Felt amazing, like I was flying - it was so easy. Felt like my form was perfect. First time I’ve felt like this in many many months. The iron must be starting to work and no doubt the couple of hours I spent stretching/yoga/rolling last night helped a lot, but I suspect it’s simply follicular phase doing its thing. Love runs like this.

tarun_yadavA · April 24

Morning all
Got in 7.49M (at 09"38).

@ContraryMaryMary glad you had a great run!

Teresa502 · April 24

April 1 – 3.31
April 2 – 5.10
April 4 – 6.15
April 9 – 5.09
April 11 – 5.01
April 15 – 3.15 miles
April 16 – 4.03 miles
April 17 – 5.15 miles
April 19 – 4.70 miles
April 21 – 8.01 miles
April 22 – 6.14 miles
April 24 – 5.60 miles
61.44/90 Mile Goal

The temperature was 61F (16C) for this morning’s run. We had a few light rain sprinkles but other than that, it was an uneventful 5.6 miles.

Safe travels @Scott6255!

I will have to check my medals when I get home @daria0919 but I think I ran the full in 2016 and the half in 2017.

Mari33a · April 24

03/04 3.55 miles
09/04 3.55 miles
11/04 3.56 miles
13/04 3.56 miles
17/04 3.57 miles
19/04 4.09 miles
20/04 3.56 miles
21/04 3.56 miles
22/04 3.57 miles
24/04 3.57 miles

36.14/50 miles

I decided not to run yesterday evening because I could feel tightness going down my right calf of Sunday. I felt a bit guilty about it at the time but glad I did now because 2days run was better of it.

7lenny7 · April 24

quilteryoyo wrote: »

Thanks @7lenny7 . I hope your elbow gets better quickly. It isn't tennis elbow from repeated motion, is it? Good idea to rest and get some of the pre-summer stuff done.

Thanks, @quilteryoyo . It feels like tennis elbow but it happened when I was pressing on the bottom of the boat with my hand and twisted my hand around. It felt like a tendon or something rubbing hard against a bone as I twisted.

kgirlhart · April 25

April Goal: 130 Miles

4/1: 3.34 miles
4/2: 6.26 miles
4/3: 6.02 miles
4/4: 6.04 miles
4/7: 13.13 miles
4/8: 3.30 miles
4/9: 6.05 miles
4/11: 6.32 miles
4/12: 6.52 miles
4/14: 10.26 miles
4/15: 3.16 miles
4/16: 5.66 miles
4/17: 6.02 miles
4/18: 6.08 miles
4/21: 11.02 miles
4/22: 3.27 miles
4/23: 6.02 miles
4/24: 6.26 miles

114.72/130 miles completed for April

It was another beautiful morning. I ran 6.25 miles. It was dark out and the moon was pretty when I started out, but it was light by the time I finished. That is my favorite time of day to run.

I got my new shoes today, so I will give them a try in the morning.

daria0919 · April 25

@Teresa502 we did the 8K in 2016. We’re planning on doing it again this year in November. Haven’t done the November races in 8 years.

@kgirlhart nice 10K run! Nice shoes! Hope they work out.

tarun_yadavA · April 25

Morning all.
Got in 7.49M (at 09"50)

Back home to London today! Sister and b-i-L tapping in now ...

Have a nice day all

quilteryoyo · April 25

I'm glad you had such a great run @ContraryMaryMary !

Nice running @Teresa502 ! You are so consistent.

@mari333a Great job listening to your body. Glad you had a good run yesterday.

@7lenny7 I hope your elbow heals quickly. Do you have a tennis elbow brace? It might help stabilize it until it heals, even if that isn't the issue.

Great running and shoe porn @kgirlhart . I hope the shoes work out.

Glad you got back to London @tarun_yadavA . Great run this morning.

Mari33a · April 25

03/04 3.55 miles
09/04 3.55 miles
11/04 3.56 miles
13/04 3.56 miles
17/04 3.57 miles
19/04 4.09 miles
20/04 3.56 miles
21/04 3.56 miles
22/04 3.57 miles
24/04 3.57 miles
25/04 3.57 miles

39.71/50 miles

Good run. Even though it was sunny with wind was freezing!

quilteryoyo · April 25

April 1 - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 17 min
April 2 - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles tennis
April 3 - Walked 1.50 miles - Ran 1.50 miles - Gym 36 min
April 4 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 33 min
April 5 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 3.00 miles
April 6 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis and push mowing
April 7 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis
April 8 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 37 min
April 9 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Horrible crick in my neck
April 10 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 35 min treadmill wun - neck was still hurting
April 11 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - treadmill - neck mostly better
April 12 - Walked 2.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - tummy issues
April 13 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 3.00 miles - driveway laps
April 14 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Doubles league tennis
April 15 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 1.00 miles - Gym 39 min - Push mowing and weed eating 1.25 hours
April 16 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 2.00 miles - Mowing 1h7m
April 17 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 37 min - Doubles Tennis 59 min
April 18 - Walked 0.50 miles - Ran 2.50 miles - on the road today
April 19 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill wun and Gym for 44 minutes
April 20 - Walked 2.50 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Doubles tennis 92 minutes
April 21 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - treadmill - Doubles tennis 126 minutes
April 22 - Walked 1.25 miles - Ran 1.25 miles - treadmill - Gym 42 min
April 23 - Walked 0.82 miles - Ran 1.68 miles - work break - Gym 44 min
April 24 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 38 min - Doubles league tennis
April 25 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Mowed mom's lawn and stacked wood

52.25/65 mile goal

I didn't post yesterday because I didn't get home from league tennis until 10 pm. Good news is, we won the match! My partner and I won our match 9-7 tie break, 1-6, 10-8 tie break. One of the other courts won too, so we won overall. I think only the second win this season. We may not be the best, but we have fun and try to be friendly. One of the teams in Knoxville last week said we should get "Ms. Congeniality"

I went to the gym yesterday morning - nothing new. It was raining and I voiced that I was trying to figure out how to get my mile in since I was going to work and then tennis. The owner said to use their treadmill, so I did. It is a curved, manual one. I had never used one of those before, but had wanted to. It's interesting how it works. I like it, except that is no pace control other than yourself. I feel one of the pluses to a TM is "pace control," so not sure I would want to buy one, but it was a nice change.

My neighbor and I mowed mom's lawn this afternoon. He did the trim, so all I did was ride. I didn't count that as exercise. When we finished, I took Tippy for a walk - driveway lap and then into the neighbor's field. I just did one mile because I was tired and figured an easy day was okay.

When I got back from the walk, I did spend and hour hauling and restacking a portion of my wood pile that had started leaning and finally lost the battle with gravity and fell into the driveway last week.

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