"Let's Get It Started" October Run Challenge (Page 4)

Blanda - 2011-09-28 11:08 PM I'm unable to get to the doc/spreadsheet.

2) You might need to try a different web browser.  IE isn't always operable w/ google docs.  (or at least not for me on my work machine)
Try FireFox, it's a free web download.

Otherwise... you can always post here and one of us can put it in

I haven't been on the spereadsheet in awhile so I have forgot the login info.  Bill can u repost it

Thanks

@ Lumber dad - holy smokes, 170+ miles in a month is quite the task!

I'm signed up for 12 sessions in the midwest! Cant wait to get this party started

Going to try and stick with Pfizinger's marathon plan for January. It worked good for my 50K.

Andy,  I have been doing the 3- short, 2 med and 1 long run since August 1....started out with a little and its amazing how far I have come in just a short time.   All paces are easy, the goal is volume from frequency.

ashort33 - 2011-09-29 11:29 AM

Blueraider_Mike - 2011-09-29 10:12 AM

ashort33 - 2011-09-29 9:00 AM

ceilidh - 2011-09-29 7:08 AM I got my goals in. Sad though they are. I had to go over the 10% rule because I didn't run AT ALL in September.

same here..  I ran a little, but I am moving on to a 1:2:3ish running plan starting this week...

 

Andy,  I have been doing the 3- short, 2 med and 1 long run since August 1....started out with a little and its amazing how far I have come in just a short time.   All paces are easy, the goal is volume from frequency.

Yeah, when I saw that plan, I thought that it would work well for me.  Also, if life gets in the way, as it does sometimes, then I won't feel bad about missing a workout  5/6 > 2/3!  So  far I am going with 1 1/2mile, 3 mile, 4 1/2 mile...  I just have to focus on going slow on the longest and shortest runs...  the middle length, I go harder, still doing a run/walk but doing a 7:3 run/walk now and reducing that down a bit each week.  Next week is 8/2's....  when I get 3 sets done and can still do a bit more at the end at a specific ratio, I inch it up a bit.  Hopefully that will bring what little speed I had back before next June

Back when I started in early august I was at similar if not shorter runs w/walk breaks.   Go to the McMillan website and get your paces...the key is to run the recover runs at recover pace, it feels ridiculous but the only way you can run this frequent is to slow down.    This week I am up to 20 min on the recovery runs, 40 minutes on the easy runs and 75-80 min on the long run.    I only take walk breaks on the longer runs.    Keep me posted on how your doing.    Speed will come, just be patient, or at least it better.  I buried myself two years ago trying to qualify for Boston...I am starting all over.  

wgraves7582 - 2011-09-29 9:52 AM

geauxtri - 2011-09-29 7:39 AM

Blanda - 2011-09-28 11:08 PM I'm unable to get to the doc/spreadsheet.

2 thoughts...
1)  If this is your first time logging in, try [email protected] or the user name. (as that is the e-mail address it was originally set-up)

2) You might need to try a different web browser.  IE isn't always operable w/ google docs.  (or at least not for me on my work machine)
Try FireFox, it's a free web download.

Otherwise... you can always post here and one of us can put it in

Thanks for the info - I was wondering if someone had some suggestions for her to try!

Thanks a bunch, guys! If all else fails, I'll just post to have you input it.  I'll just watch everyone's goals here to get the feel of what the expectations are.

ETA: It keeps asking me to confirm a phone number or answer a security question! Trying to confirm my identity. ARRGH.

I got the ok to start running again, this challenge is perfect timing.  Since I'm starting from zero I'll go for 16 sessions for the month.

Edited to add: I'll be on the Canada team.

Blanda - 2011-09-29 5:43 PM

wgraves7582 - 2011-09-29 9:52 AM

geauxtri - 2011-09-29 7:39 AM

Blanda - 2011-09-28 11:08 PM I'm unable to get to the doc/spreadsheet.

2 thoughts...
1)  If this is your first time logging in, try [email protected] or the user name. (as that is the e-mail address it was originally set-up)

2) You might need to try a different web browser.  IE isn't always operable w/ google docs.  (or at least not for me on my work machine)
Try FireFox, it's a free web download.

Otherwise... you can always post here and one of us can put it in

Thanks for the info - I was wondering if someone had some suggestions for her to try!

 

Thanks a bunch, guys! If all else fails, I'll just post to have you input it.  I'll just watch everyone's goals here to get the feel of what the expectations are.

ETA: It keeps asking me to confirm a phone number or answer a security question! Trying to confirm my identity. ARRGH.

Clear your browser cache.

Go to http://docs.google.com

In the username field, enter "btchallenge" (without the quotes)

In the password field, enter "challengeforum2" (without the quotes)

Once in, select the top spreadsheet referring to the October Run challenge.

Scroll in the spreadsheet to locate your topographic location, ex. Midwest, etc.

Enter your information accordingly.

Save.

Logout of google docs.