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Run/Walk Across America Challenge Week 12-ish [CLOSED GROUP]

Alexagetsfit
Alexagetsfit Posts: 313 Member
edited December 16 in Social Groups
We have 2 more finishers - Congrats to Kim and Christa! 4 people have now run across America! And there are a few more that I Know will make it by the end of the Challenge. There's a little under 2 weeks left, Go for it!

And wow, David has almost finished AGAIN. You crazy running fool. Ha.

1st: BRunner26_2: 19.7 miles left. LC: Blythe, CA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 2/27]

2nd: PBMaria. 202.5 miles left. LC: Mobile, AL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/17]

3rd: Christa_1983. 221.83 miles left. LC: Tallahasee, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

4th: Kimertruns13_1. 230.38 miles left. LC: Jacksonville, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

5th: Really_me. 209.22 miles. LC: Mobile, AL.

6th: Smurfette75. 181.26 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.

7th: Amanda_runs. 166.26 miles. LC: Houston, TX. ea8af959.gif Woo-hoo! Great Job!
8th: Leslye125. 161.18 miles. LC: Houston, TX. ea8af959.gif HI!!!! Good work!

9th: Jessie43082. 144.55 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.
10th: Anichols2288. 137.4 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.

11th: Nulife9727. 115.975. LC: Ozona, TX.

12th: AliceIsRunning. 93.7. LC: El Paso, TX.
13th: Nokey73. 93.15. LC: El Paso, TX.
14th: Annasgyal. 88.8 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.
15th: Fierrox5. 84 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.

16th: Thamre. 74.75 miles. LC: Lordsburg, NM.

17th: Rubyred1999. 46.23 miles. LC: Phoenix, AZ.

18th: Chrissle. 38.3 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
19th: Leomentlines. 35.41 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
20th: Ishallnotwant. 33.81 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.

21st Promethea79. 17.5 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA.
22nd: Kat_renee. 14.47 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA

Hi to Amanda and Leslye, just passing my town, Houston!

How is everyone's training going? There seem to be a lot of May Marathoners here, is training getting tougher now that it is getting warmer?

Everyone -
How do you survive in the heat? It is insanely hot for March here in Houston (I think it got up to 92 the other day) and I am struggling to keep running. What are some tips?

Kim - Good luck on your marathon this weekend!

Amanda - How did your half go?

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  • Amanda_Runs
    Amanda_Runs Posts: 169 Member
    Did you add in my 27?
    Thanks!
  • Amanda_Runs
    Amanda_Runs Posts: 169 Member
    Speaking of which...I'll be in houston on May 7....for work but I may have some time for lunch or something!?

    And my half was amazing, I set a new PR by 9 minutes!
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member

    And wow, David has almost finished AGAIN. You crazy running fool. Ha.

    How is everyone's training going? There seem to be a lot of May Marathoners here, is training getting tougher now that it is getting warmer?

    Everyone -
    How do you survive in the heat? It is insanely hot for March here in Houston (I think it got up to 92 the other day) and I am struggling to keep running. What are some tips?

    He IS a running fool :)
    My training is going well! Getting pretty close to the end, really. I've noticed in my last few runs that I'm very tired, so it's time for me to slow down. David and I have a 26 mile run planned for April 8th, so we're just basically going to recreate race day (4:30am wake-up call!). Then we slow down some more and go for the 26.2 on April 29th!

    To answer your question: I ABSOLUTELY LOATHE THE HEAT!!!! In the summer, I either run on the treadmill or I'm out the door at 5:20 am because I just can't do it. To be perfectly honest, I'm terrified of running a marathon so late in the year. I wanted to run down in DC on 03/17 just for that reason but I knew I wouldn't be able to get away from work so I had to go for Gettysburg instead. So I guess my tip is get up at dark o'clock and make sure you stay hydrated. David got me a camelback and it's fantastic :)
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    And...6 today!
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    I'm hoping I actually finish "running across America"! Vacation coming up..so I'm hoping I have the energy to finish and get it done!

    Glad I have my 10k in a couple of weeks...don't like running in the heat!
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    I don't know what can be added but I found this mileage on my Nike+ part of my ipod:

    March 2nd: 3.45 miles
    March 4th: 1.75 miles
    March 5th: 1.14 miles
    March 7th: 1.78 miles
    March 9th: 1.77 miles
    March 12th: 1.81 miles
    March 21st: 1.84 miles
    March 23rd: 1.89 miles
    March 26th: 2.08 miles
    March 28th: 2.11 miles

    total=19.62 miles for March.
    I've been doing my walking/jogging and forgetting to report it to the group! I'm sorry, i'm such an airhead! :laugh:
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    4 on the treadmill today!
  • Alexagetsfit
    Alexagetsfit Posts: 313 Member
    Did you add in my 27?
    Thanks!
    Yep, got it!
    Speaking of which...I'll be in houston on May 7....for work but I may have some time for lunch or something!?

    And my half was amazing, I set a new PR by 9 minutes!
    If you have time, let me know what area you will be in and hopefully we can work something out! And congrats on your new PR!


    Ishallnotwant - I will add all of those to the spreadsheet I have. It's good to see you back!
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    4 miles today
  • Jessie43082
    Jessie43082 Posts: 171 Member
    3/21 - 2.70
    3/22 - 13.1
    3/23 - 3
    3/24 - 2
    3/25 - 8
    3/26 - 1.5
    3/29 - 2.70

    Total of 33
  • reallymyBEST
    reallymyBEST Posts: 242 Member
    3/28 = 1.5mi
    3/29 = 6.25mi

    Congrats to those that have finished! I should, too, although I wasn't so certain for the month while I was sick.

    I'm also a heat and humidity hater! Thank God, I live in MN where it's tolerable 10mos out of the year. I've heard it's a choice between the humidity in the AM or the heat in the PM. I stick with the mornings just because it works better for me. I have the treadmill to fall back on but usually take heat or humidity (or freezing cold) over the boredom of that contraption for running. Don't mind walking on it so much, though.
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    2 mile walk today
  • nulife9727
    nulife9727 Posts: 74
    3/28 - 2.0
    3/39 - 4.0
    3/30 - 3.5
    3/31 - 4.0
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    I forgot to report my 7 from Friday!
  • reallymyBEST
    reallymyBEST Posts: 242 Member
    3/30 = 1.5mi
    3/31 = 3mi
    4/1 = 6.75mi
  • KimertRuns13_1
    KimertRuns13_1 Posts: 702 Member
    26.49 mils on 4/1... I am a marathoner!
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    26.49 mils on 4/1... I am a marathoner!

    congrats!!
  • Alexagetsfit
    Alexagetsfit Posts: 313 Member
    1st: BRunner26_2: 19.7 miles left. LC: Blythe, CA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 2/27]

    2nd: PBMaria. 185.5 miles left. LC: New Orleans, LA. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/17]

    3rd: Kimertruns13_1. 203.89 miles left. LC: Mobile, AL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

    4th: Christa_1983. 221.83 miles left. LC: Tallahasee, FL. [246 miles. LC: Jacksonville, FL. DONE! 3/22]

    5th: Really_me. 228.22 miles. LC: Bottle Branch, FL.

    6th: Smurfette75. 187.26 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.
    7th: Jessie43082. 177.55 miles. LC: Lake Charles, LA.

    8th: Amanda_runs. 166.26 miles. LC: Houston, TX. ea8af959.gif Woo-hoo! Great Job!
    9th: Leslye125. 161.18 miles. LC: Houston, TX. ea8af959.gif HI!!!! Good work!

    10th: Anichols2288. 138.96 miles. LC: San Antonio, TX.

    11th: Nulife9727. 129.475. LC: Ozona, TX.

    12th: AliceIsRunning. 93.7. LC: El Paso, TX.
    13th: Nokey73. 93.15. LC: El Paso, TX.
    14th: Annasgyal. 88.8 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.
    15th: Fierrox5. 84 miles. LC: El Paso, TX.

    16th: Thamre. 74.75 miles. LC: Lordsburg, NM.

    17th: Ishallnotwant. 53.43 miles. LC: Tucson, AZ.

    18th: Rubyred1999. 46.23 miles. LC: Phoenix, AZ.

    19th: Chrissle. 38.3 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.
    20th: Leomentlines. 35.41 miles. LC: Blythe, CA.

    21st Promethea79. 17.5 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA.
    22nd: Kat_renee. 14.47 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA
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