JUNE 2024 Monthly Running Challenge

Long run today - added 2km to my usual 12k forest loop. Drizzly and cool. A lot of cloud too, which was cool but the visibility wasn’t great with my dodgy long distance vision.

Good to see they’ve trimmed the fallen trees so we can get under them, although horse riders will have to duck!

Had a fab run - scoring a couple of segment PRs - but better still just felt strong and comfortable the whole way.

I suspect I was partially fueled by a build up of adrenaline thanks to watching my daughter compete in her first ever diving competition. She had a fantastic day today after rushing her dives yesterday and scoring poorly. She learned so much and really enjoyed herself.

29 miles to date out of 100 goal. Should get some miles in this morning also. The month seems to be moving really fast on me.

Thanks to all for your input on fueling. I can't chew gum because it upsets my stomach after a while. I tried the Skratcth but I don't like the coating of sugar they appear to have. 😳 I will stick with the saltliks I think as they seem to agree with me altho I did get some honeystingers to try. My problem is that I don't usually do excessively long runs and I am not really mindset to have fuel with me.

So I am trying out some Mizuno shoes and the first pair I got my normal 6.5 size from Amazon and was REALLY disappointed that they were too small. None of the web sites I looked at mentioned that style running small. So I returned them and orders a 7 from the Mizuno site since those were cheaper. I got those last week and they seemed a little bit tight but I decided to try a run in them as they are quite an unusual style but really intrigued me. That was a mistake. I put 5 miles on them and ended up with 2 blisters on the top of my big toes. 😕 So I decided to send them back. They are not as friendly as Amazon for returns and I need to drop them off at a mail store. We shall see if they will take them back after I did wear them. Hopefully. ANyway, I REALLY want to try these so I ended up buying a full size more which will hopefully be ok when I get them. Just really so strange as sometimes I know shoes can be a half size either way on brands but these were definitely off and not to see comments on the site or web about purchasing a larger size was odd also.

@BeverlyW1108 we have some more "experienced" runners in the group here of course. Glad to see you joining. I also have a team on RTY of mostly MFPs friends and I have to say it's very active group even tho they don't always post.

June total: 25.3/100 miles
YTD: 413.2/1200 miles

6/2: 4.9 miles
6/3: 3.1 miles
6/5: 8 miles
6/7: 6.5 miles
6/8: 2.8 miles

Short treadmill run before work yesterday. I am on track for my monthly goal. Given how low my mileage has been the last few months, it feels like a lot of running. I used to do this mileage as a minimum every month so I know I'll adjust. Mostly it just requires more effort to fit it into my weekly routine. But it used to feel normal so I expect it will start feeling normal again soon.
I am already using my treadmill more this summer than I usually do. It's only June and I'm already done with summer. 🫤 On the plus side, I'm working my way through a training series in Japan which is getting me excited for our trip next month.

New to this challenge. I’m 65 and I’ve aiming for walking 4 miles, 3 times a week. I then weight lift alternate days. So far I’ve lost 4 pounds in 4 weeks. It’s slow going but that’s the point. It’s not a race. I’m going for lifestyle changes here. Well everyone have a good evening

June Goal: 215 Miles

6/2: 11.02 miles
6/3: 3.15 miles
6/4: 6.26 miles
6/5: 1.10 miles
6/6: 6.27 miles
6/7: 6.51 miles
6/9: 10.02 miles

44.33/125 miles completed for June

I ran 10 miles this morning. I tried to get out early to beat the heat, but it was 7:45 by the time I got out and it was already pretty hot. It wasn't too bad at the start. It was 76°F, feels like 76° with 77% humidity and a dew point of 68°. By the time I finished it was 84° feels like 89°. The humidity had dropped to 59% and dew point was still 68° but the last mile was pretty tough. I tried to stay in the shade as much as possible. I had to detour a couple of times for loose dogs. They only barked at me and came to the curb, but not out of the yard. I wasn't going to chance running past them though. I saw a roadrunner at the cemetery. I haven't seen any roadrunners lately. And I saw a rabbit. He was on the side of the road and ran across the street in front of me. Then he stopped and I was able to get pretty close and take a picture.

So even though it was hot and the last mile was rough, the run was still enjoyable. I do have a blister on my big toe. I recently got new socks. Has anyone worn bombas? I thought they were supposed to be good, but I haven't had blisters before.

@SummerSkier - I haven't tried Mizunos in a while but also had sizing issues when did wear them. I also found that they wore out much more quickly than other brands.
@BeverlyW1108 - while I am not able to run right now I am 68 and didn't start running until my mid-fifties. I have run 28 HMs and many 5 and 10 Ks.
@VO2Maxlet - Welcome! Go easy on that knee so you don't aggravate it more.
@RtVanDalay17 - Welcome! Lifestyle changes are the way to go. You've got this!

06/01 - 4.37mi 12797steps
06/02 - 3.72mi 11339steps
06/03 - 4719steps
06/04 - 2.27mi 9450steps, Peloton strength program
06/05 - 2634steps, treatment day
06/06 - 3112steps
06/07 - 1.83mi, 6680steps
06/08 - 4.13mi, 12850steps
06/09 - 2.74mi, ~10130steps
Total - 19.06 miles, most in months

Trying to get out as much as I am able. Got myself a walking pad (walking treadmill). Doesn't go faster than a 15min mile so no running even if I were able to. I should have it all set up tomorrow. Planning a Peloton strength program workout and a short walk on the walking pad. Agility class with the pup in the evening.

June total: 31.7/100 miles
YTD: 419.6/1200 miles

6/2: 4.9 miles
6/3: 3.1 miles
6/5: 8 miles
6/7: 6.5 miles
6/8: 2.8 miles
6/10: 6.4 miles

Treadmill run again this morning. Actually, two treadmill runs. The first was mostly easy running with a handful of fast 1-minute intervals. Then I did. A short run-walk to add on a mile and a half or so.

I figured out how to sync my treadmill with Strava. I don't know if this is a new feature, or just something I hadn't seen before. But, it works really well and saves me some time manually entering activities.

I also saw that I can connect the treadmill to Garmin but haven't gotten that to work just yet. I want test that out because if I can get it to sync with Garmin then Garmin would sync with Strava. All my info in all the right places without additional work from me. Sounds good!

Neighborhood 1Mile (at 12"57 pace). Day 41

The July 4th 5K last year was at 12:10/mile pace.

This year under 12:00/mile for 5k...I can do that.