MAY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    @Scott6255 I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your running. I know this is a running group, but you can still participate, even is you aren't running. Heck, look at me. If it required lots of running, I'd have been "run off" a long time ago. :lol: But, you do what you have to do to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally. I hope you will be back with us soon. We will miss you. :disappointed:

    You're doing great @yirara .

    Great job @ContraryMaryMary getting out there when you really didn't feel like it. I hope your hamstring/calf are okay. Sorry about the Procrastination Station. I'm going to have to use that term though. Sometimes I think I live there. :lol: I struggle to get out of bed by 7:30 too. That is one thing that the gym is forcing me to do though, since I want to be there by 9 and have to eat and drive 30 min.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    May 1 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - 3h41m13s tennis (2.14 miles)
    May 2 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Planted mom's garden - 2h28m25s
    May 3 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Gym 31 min
    May 4 - Walked 4.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway wun
    May 5 - Walked 1.00 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Treadmill - rest day
    May 6 - Walked 2.25 miles - Ran 0.00 miles - Driveway laps wun - Gym 39 min

    10.25/50.00 mile goal

    I went to the gym this morning, came home and picked up mom and Tippy and headed out. Took Tippy for a required acclimation time at the boarding place where I am planning to leave her when I'm at the wedding. I needed to leave her about 4 hours, so mom and I did some shopping and then had lunch out. Tippy did great.

    When I got home, I did a driveway wun. The driveway was wet from earlier ran, so just ran a little and mostly walked.

    Yesterday, I just walked between church and lunch.
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,375 Member
    Morning all
    Got in 6.24M (at 09"53).

    Way to go @chris_in_cal
  • daria0919
    daria0919 Posts: 1,138 Member
    Sorry to hear you’ll be gone for a bit @Scott6255. I understand the ‘struggle bus’ feeling. Thank you very much for being very supportive of all of us in this group. I still remember the first time you said some kind words of encouragement to me to go for the 10K when I’d been away from running for so long.

    I wish you well and hope to see you back energized soon. All the best!
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,133 Member
    @Scott6255 hope you will still find the time to keep one eye out here even if you are not running as much. I found when I did RUN the year back in 2021 and my mileage was high that I sort of backlashed from it and the next 2 years were much lower. You are such a terrific runner and so encouraging to all of us and have accomplished so much I am glad to see it is not injury which is telling you to give it a break. I do know that sometimes it is recommended for long term runners to take a break of weeks or even months so perhaps you will get the urge for those endorphins again soon.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    @Scott6255 - I was hoping if I kept scrolling through the posts I would come across one where you said this was a delayed April Fools joke. You have provided so much encouragement and inspiration to all of us here. I hope that a nice, long break is what you need and that you will be find that you miss it and will be back at it stronger than ever!
  • Laurz9191
    Laurz9191 Posts: 502 Member
    @scott6255 I am so sorry to hear you are taking a break from running and from the group! You have been such a positive and supportive force! We will all miss you! I hope that you will find joy in your running again after a longer break and will come back (this might be a bit of a selfish wish). I hope you enjoy other types of cardio and cross training more than you’ve been enjoying running lately! Good luck and all the best! Also, you know you are welcome in this group even if you are not running. Someone who successfully smashed Run the Year 2023 in miles, not in kilometres like me ;), will always be a runner ;).
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    Nice session @chris_in_cal . I hate it when I mess up with the Garmin. I usually try to look at the Garmin Connect chart and figure out what I actually did. Glad you helped out the guy - was he a friend or just someone you saw and decided to talk to?

    Nice running @kgirlhart . Having the last mile faster than the first is a good thing.

    Great running @tarun_yadavA !

    Glad I made you laugh @emptydog . Sounds like a great run this morning on the lake. Good luck with your 5K.

  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,315 Member
    @Scott6255 I hate to hear that running has lost its joy for you. Taking some time off may be exactly what you need and I really hope to see you back here again.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    Good job on the mile and helping out the random guy @chris_in_cal .

    Great run @tarun_yadavA .

    Great recovery run @Laurz9191 . Sort of glad to hear you forgot your headphones. :wink:

    I'm glad you are feeling up to run/walk @martaindale . I can't imagine running at a 12 incline. You did great. Sounds like you have a good plan for the HM.

    Sorry it was tough for you today @yirara . Hope the next one is better for you.
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,520 Member
    Laurz9191 wrote: »
    My legs were a bit stiff but otherwise everything was great.
    Sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Shake'em out a little bit. I'll bet by the weekend you'll be fresh and ready to run fast again.

  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,520 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    I'm back to running!
    Beautiful! That's great news, you are feeling strong again.

  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,375 Member
    Morning all
    Got in 6.0M (at 09"50).

    @quilteryoyo glad you avoided bad effects of storm (so far!) 🙏🏽🤞🏽
    @chris_in_cal good going! (PS: transitory! [Just do a few more stretches before and after!] ).
    @martaindale hi Sarah! Good to see you back out running again! 😊
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    I hope your calf is okay @chris_in_cal !

    Glad your run ended a lot better than it started @kgirlhart . I love to watch deer. They are so graceful.

    Thanks @tarun_yadavA . We had more storms last night, but no damage, thankfully. Great running on your part.

    I'm glad you didn't have any damage @Teresa502 . Enjoy your hike. I look forward to seeing the report and pictures.

    Great running in such brutal conditions @martaindale . I don't recall you mentioning the camper van before. I envy you though. I have been looking at buying one, or maybe a small Class C. It would have to be something that I could drive around at the destination and not have to tow a car. But, I'm finding it hard to justify the expense right now when I'm not sure how much I would use it. Enjoy your weekend with your kid.

    Great running @yirara . Enjoy your trip.

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