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MARCH 2025 Monthly Running Challenge
AlphaHowls
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MARCH 2025 Monthly Running Challenge
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the FEBRUARY 2025 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10932098/february-2025-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until MARCH 1, 2025 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
Strava
https://www.strava.com/clubs/mfpmnthlychlng
Have not seen anyone there in a year...
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/133628317200269/about
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the bookmark in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.comandcreate your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
You may see some phrases / words that are unique to our little group when it comes to describing some of our runs. It is a mash-up of words that seem to best describe the way the run felt that day. Here are some examples. Feel free to come up with your own to add to the dictionary 😃
'sleasy' - Slow and Easy
'sneasy' - Slow Not Easy
'scrappy' - mix of Slow and Crappy
'wun' - mix of Walking and Running
'wog' - mix of Walking and Jogging
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the FEBRUARY 2025 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10932098/february-2025-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until MARCH 1, 2025 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
Strava
https://www.strava.com/clubs/mfpmnthlychlng
Have not seen anyone there in a year...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/133628317200269/about
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the bookmark in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.comandcreate your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
You may see some phrases / words that are unique to our little group when it comes to describing some of our runs. It is a mash-up of words that seem to best describe the way the run felt that day. Here are some examples. Feel free to come up with your own to add to the dictionary 😃
'sleasy' - Slow and Easy
'sneasy' - Slow Not Easy
'scrappy' - mix of Slow and Crappy
'wun' - mix of Walking and Running
'wog' - mix of Walking and Jogging
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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Thanks @AlphaHowls!
Well it's been more than a month (Jan 24) since I have ran due to knee pain. But just this week I could walk without pain, so I am hopeful I can start running this month. Goal will be to run with no pain!7 -
@Scott6255 I hope your monthly goal comes true!!!!
@AlphaHowls Thanks for setting March up!
I will again say ca. 300km. I won’t have as much time to do my long runs this month due to work commitments and will be tapering towards the end (Hanover marathon is April 6!), but there are more days than in February and I am aiming for 1 more 30+ km run.4 -
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I guess I'm going to say 100 miles. I have my south Carolina HM later this month and I'm going on a spring break trip with my kid so it's a little tricky to predict. Based on what I have figured out so far that seems possible.4
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Goal is to keep on going with the couch to 5K program (stuck in week 3 limbo right now). In addition I'm going to try and get 60 miles.7
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I haven’t run in almost a year, and have barely exercised at all in that time. That said, I am setting a week 1 goal of 5 miles of running (not jogging or walking) for the first week of March. I’ll start with run/jog/walks and see how far I get towards run/jog only by the end of the week. Maybe I’ll up my goal, maybe not, but 5 miles seems doable over 7 days.
PS- I’m slow and always was, even at my peak running, so 5.5mph counts as running for me 😁6 -
Hi everyone.
If no issues with new orthotic, I'll be making a comeback in the second half of this month....
So 10-15 days ....
Put me down for 60 miles.
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Thanks @AlphaHowls!
Well it's been more than a month (Jan 24) since I have ran due to knee pain. But just this week I could walk without pain, so I am hopeful I can start running this month. Goal will be to run with no pain!
@Scott6255 here's hoping, like me, you're back!
Getting the old band back together5 -
My goal will be the same as last month, but this time I’ll achieve it!
I plan to run 25km a week and do Pilates at least twice a week. I am also aiming to skip (jump rope) for 15 minutes on Pilates days. Plus 15 minutes or more of yoga a day.7 -
@ContraryMaryMary I too started jumping rope as part of my recovery. It is a lot harder than I remember as a kid! I'm sure you are a lot better at it than me; I am very uncoordinated 😜6
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I would like to challenge myself to 100 miles this month. It'll be a bit of a stretch, as I was only at around 75 for February. But I think I should be able to if I commit to a consistent running schedule.7
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200 miles for me as time permits6
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I'm going to aim for 70 miles this month, I managed it last month with 3 days no running so with anther 3 extra days hopefully I'll do it. Going for 200 miles on the bike again too plus yoga in the mornings to keep me 'zenned'
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I am in for 100 again. That seems to work well for me - no pressure. @tarun_yadavA I think you might need to consider gloves on the concept rower ... those blisters look painful. @scott6255 as a experienced knee disaster person I hope that you are well on the way to recovery now and welcome back! Thanks for your support on strava even while on the injured reserve list.
and of course thank you so much @AlphaHowls for continuing to set us up each month and to @quilteryoyo for being such a consistent cheerleaded for all of us day in and day out. I get thru the thread but it's hard for me to comment on all the good stuff.
Speaking of jumping rope, I was never really coordinated to do it by myself but I remember it was one of my favorite elementary school? activities with a long rope and 2 girls turning it while you jumped in the middle. I was slightly better at that but it is a very intense activity for sure. I think I will stick with my tennis and walking as my alternatives for now with a little bit of calistenics and hand weights thrown in the mix.
Welcome to everyone for march both new and returning. This thread is totally addictive!5 -
This month is the walking wounded challenge. 100kms.
@AlphaHowls Thanks for setting this up7 -
Hey folks, here is this months thread. Jump on and post your monthly goal.
@KimMK @Kaljo2002 @steviebee888 @Jhardyman1 @CaityP27 @judy7hawkins4 -
I'm in for 50 miles this month.2
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Thanks @AlphaHowls for setting up.
Hiya folks, back again for this month & I'm already checking the long range forecasts for potential days that are warm enough for me to run outside
Spring is only 21 days away!!
I'm in for 160K.
I told my Physio that I'd 'respect my rest days' and 'increase my strength training' while I also strive for my running targets.
Since I had so many sick days in Feb, pretty sure I've banked up at least a day....5 -
Fast start for March. I did 5k at the Hobsonville parkrun (not my local and a much flatter/faster course). I was chasing my niece the whole way but never quite caught her. Managed a 5:28 minute per k average which is heading in the right direction.3
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Thanks for setting us up again @AlphaHowls !
@Scott6255 I'm so glad to see that your knee is doing better and you can walk without pain!
Welcome @ng6whgrpgt Running is anytime that both feet are off of the ground for a split second. Just throwing that out there so that you don't feel like you have to go at 5.5 mph for it to be a run. Sounds like you have a great plan to start out slow. You don't want to do too much too fast and get injured.
I hope those new orthotics work @tarun_yadavA .
Thanks @SummerSkier . That's how I remember jumping rope too, in elementary school. It was fun and we didn't really feel like we were exercising. I tried it a few years ago and boy was it hard! Oh, to be young again and exercise without really thinking about it and just having fun!
WOW! Great start to the month @ContraryMaryMary !
I am going to stick with a goal of 80 miles total running and fast walking, plus avg 3 x a week of strength training with my PT.
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