MAY 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

I got home around 1 pm today from the tennis tournament. We only had one match this morning. It was against another team that had lost all of their matches too, so the winner would NOT be the overall looser. Unfortunately, that wasn't us...we lost. My partner and I just couldn't get it together today...especially for the first set...and lost 0-6. The second set we played a lot better and it was closer than the score indicated, at 1-6. Just glad to get one game. Our opponents were super nice. We won one of the other courts, but lost the third one...so close, but no cigar. It was a fun weekend with the ladies.

After I got home, I did a 1.25 mile driveway wun. I just wanted to get it over with so when I unpacked, I could wash all the dirty clothes and get ready to pack again tomorrow.

josefinejem wrote: »

using Couch 2 10k, and my goal for this month is to stay on track with the programme

Welcome @josefinejem sounds like a smart May goal. With this amazing group you give a little and get a lot in return. I've never battled Planar Fascitis but I know a few have, I haven't set a big audacious HM goal, but some are working on that right now.
WRT weight, there are maintainers here who are living wonderful full lives with running, fitness, and activities. It's very inspiring. Good luck and I hope to see you around.

Welcome @josefinejem! That's a big goal. Good luck! This group will cheer you on every step of the way.

shanaber wrote: »

@martaindale - what HM are you running in Idaho?

I'm doing the Coeur d'Alene HM! That area looks beautiful. My family and I are staying for a few days to explore a little.

Thanks @shanaber and @kgirlhart .

I love that you are getting out and doing what you can @shanaber . I love all of the pictures from your trip.

Thanks @tarun_yadavA . Nice running. I'm disappointed that your 9 year old didn't suck it up and run with you on Sunday. You have some teaching to do there.

Welcome to the group @josefinejem ! Sounds like a sensible plan to getting back into running. Check in here often. It's a great group.

Nice recovery run @kgirlhart .

@martaindale I'm sorry you are experiencing PF. I hope it clears up with a rest day or two.

I just walked a fast mile on the driveway today in the middle of packing and doing all the things that need to get done before heading out for a week in MI tomorrow. Mom and I also went to see my grand-niece graduate from Preschool this evening. It was fun. All the littles did great with their songs. Too cute.

Life is busy right now but have been reading and liking your posts!

After forgetting my watch at Parkrun, I managed my second fastest time and once again was only beaten by the ginger ninja by a matter of maybe 20 seconds (I’m on a mission to catch him this year).

On Sunday I headed into the forest for the first time in months – my iron levels are now high enough where I can run distance again. So nice being back out there and it was the absolute perfect weather for running. Loved it.
The tennis looks like a load of fun @quilteryoyo, keep up the good work.

Good to see you still powering on @chris_in_cal, absolutely smashing your streak.

And you, @tarun_yadavA, continue to impress me with your ability to get out and get it done regardless of the quality of your sleep or nutrition!

Wowsers @themrwobbly, a 20 mile trail run! Nice (totally hear you on the steep downhills and mud – they are so not my thing, I can’t run either very well).

The Possum’s Revenge sounded great @kgirlhart. Look at you winning the Masters! Love it. Well done.

I hear you on the geese @teresa502. I used to run at Western Springs park here in Auckland, which has a lot of waterfowl, and I know I’m not the only one who no longer does thanks to the geese and swans (quick trivia question: are white swans as nasty as black swans?)

Good to see you @shanaber. Poor Hobbes, he looks like he needs a hug.

Welcome @josefinejem. Nice goal. I’ve just hit 50 and trying to work my way back up to my half marathon PB, which I set less than three years ago but am miles away from now. I've got a lot of work to do. On that note, I've just signed up for the Auckland Half Marathon Series which gives me five events from October to April, hopefully by the final one I'll be getting close.

shanaber wrote: »

@TheMrWobbly - was that a race or just a long run? Either way the views are fantastic and worth the effort to get up there!

A training run @shanaber as @eleanorhawkins has planted the idea of a 50k trail run next year.

Welcome @josefinejem , I have a few HMs lined up but nothing at pace though there are others here that are quick.

Two days of travelling done. Watched my team get trounced at Wembley on Sunday. At least I had a good time with offspring no.2.

Hey! A bit late to the game this month but my goal is to run 40 miles per week. Some will be outdoor runs and others will be on a treadmill when I mix in some weight training. Looking forward to being a part of this challenge moving forward!! 🥳

5/20- 4.2 miles

I have noticed a bit of a sag in motivation since my April month of racing. I finally decided to lean into it in a (hopefully) controlled and short term way, by taking a couple of rest days over the weekend. Today, I went on a 9.5km run, followed by a 0.8km run around the block with 2 of the kids who were off school today. The 9.5km would have been a nice run except there were SOOOO many slugs. Literally thousands. I knew I couldn’t dodge them all and the thought of squishing them under my shoes, occupied my whole entire run.

Yesterday I went on a couple of loops with the kids and a big loop without, getting in 5km. The older kids and I all have a local race this Sunday.

On Friday I did some speed work. It was pretty hard mentally to get it done, but I did and ran 13.6km.

121.5/160km for May.

@Laurz9191 Thanks! I meant 40 miles a month! Not per week… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Welcome @swarthoutw .

Nice picture @Teresa502 .

Great running everyone.

I did a mile walk once we got to the hotel and ate today. I wish we had gotten here early so I could have ran... such a nice trail around a golf course just across the street. Made for a faster walk than usual, 13:44 min for the mile.

We only have about a 3.5 hour drive tomorrow, so won't be in any hurry getting started. Maybe I should run in the morning before breakfast. I'll see.

Morning everyone!

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@josefinejem welcome. This is a great group! ~18M here for me... probably equally if not more addictive than Facebook scrolling!
Mixed ages, demographics, abilities - but we all love running and all encourage one-another!
@chris_in_cal you're killing it!
@Teresa502 aww thank you!
@quilteryoyo - enjoy ladies' roadtrip! Have a great family wknd in Michigan!

tarun_yadavA wrote: »

Got in 6.54M (at 09"40 pace)

Calorie carnage incoming! (Tonight, tomorrow and Sat! )

Birthday celebration? You know those calories don't count when it's YOUR birthday right?