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Today I got a semi long run in the bag, 9 miles in 1:14'48" My left shoulder blade hurts and the right side of my neck as well, I guess from the whiplash. Curiously my legs are just fine, just normal soreness from the training. First ever run where my upper body hurts more than the bottom. I'm not going to lie, I'm looking forward to a couple of days off after Wednesday, especially after falling yesterday. Plus, next Sunday I'm running the White Rock Half Marathon and I need the taper.

Gabe 26 days, 34:41'16"

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46"

Chris 26 days, 32:02'16"

Jackie 26 days, 30:17'17"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11''15"

Barry 26 days 22:19'27"

Mitch 25 days, 17:07':58"

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50"

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30"

Ernesto, that's a good run you got in today after your crash yesterday and hope your upper body pain is just a result from the whiplash you mention.

So today I'm hurting big time from yesterday's long workout and then partying long in two weddings until late at night.  Its funny how quickly I lost my partying recovery powers.

Today I did an indoor bike workout and now having a nice cold beer, so slowly feeling a little better!

Today indoor bike - 1:05:36

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52"

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46" 

Chris 26 days, 32:02'16" 

Jackie 26 days, 30:17'17"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11''15" 

Barry 26 days 22:19'27" 

Mitch 25 days, 17:07':58" 

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50" 

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30

30 minute run on treadmill last night after spending the afternoon in beautiful Ann Arbor watching my Wolverines beat Ohio!  Go Blue!!!! 45 minutes on the treadmill today.

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52" 

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46" 

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40" 

Jackie 26 days, 30:17'17" 

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11''15" 

Barry 26 days 22:19'27" 

Mitch 27 days, 18:22'57" 

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50" 

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30 

Mark:

Above is the rule for races.  You get a "free day" towards your total count of the # of days in November with a 30 minute or greater workout.  You don't have to take the day off, but I'm thinking you also don't get an extra "point" if you do workout the day before or day after.   NOTE: I could be wrong....

Mitch, thank you for finding the rules. This means no extra points for me since the race was 5k and it took me 24 min to do it. Bummer... but rules are rules.

3 more days until a REST day.  Running the White Rock Half Sunday thanks to a little encouragement from Carol and Ernesto!

I reflect most days on what I am thankful for, and especially during Thanksgiving, I want to let everyone know how thankful I am to be part of this awesome mentoring group.  I can't believe how tight this group has become and how much I have learned and it's all virtual - way cool!  Thanks to all of you!

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52"

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40"

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11'15"

Barry 26 days 22:19'27"

Mitch 27 days, 18:22'57"

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50"

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30

Like Jackie mentioned.. This has been an amazing group to be part of and I think maybe I had a breakthrough...FINALLY, either that or it was just a really good day.  I have had to adjust my training and heart reat to account for the hilly environment and the lack of aerobic conditioning in my past.  Not to mention the change from sea level to neat 7000 ft.  Today was out long run of 1:30'00.  For the first time my heart rate wasn't off the chart on the hills and when it did elevate I didn't have to walk to get it lowered.  I am including my garmin link for Ernesto and everyone to look at.  All feed back is welcomed.  I am including Scott's time in the update as well.  

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/131362066

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52" 

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46" 

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40" 

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11'15" 

Barry 26 days 22:19'27" 

Mitch 27 days, 18:22'57" 

Scott 27 days, 20:10'50" 

Jennie 27 days, 17:35'30

Jennie,

It is WAY better than what it used to be, your body seems to be perfectly acclimated to the extreme altitude, which will make you fly when you come down to sea level. Keep embracing the HR method Jennie, it is a leap of faith but more than one in this group can assure you it works. I'm one of those! Congratulations on the breakthrough workout, those are earned, not given!

Jackie, well put, I could not agree more! This has been an amazing group and experience! My streak ended yesterday as I did not get a workout in. I travelled all day through some horrible traffic and a drive that usually takes 14 - 15 hours ended up taking 18.  I did not get home until 11:50pm after starting out at 5:30 am.  Still I've set a PR of 28 consecutive days (counting Oct 30 & 31 which were not part of the challenge) of workouts. I've learned a lot about working out and my body and watching you guys at the top of the leader board has been almost as exciting as actually watching Kona! :-)

I've not decided whether to jump back on the wagon for the final 3 days or not. Today will be really crazy at work so I'll play it by ear. (I'll have my gear with me of course)  I hope everyone had a great holiday!

Proud of you Barry!

I also fully agree with Jackie's comment, and am also totally thankful for the great group we have here, the bond that we have established during this year, along with the great guidance and motivation from our great coach Ernesto and every single one of you.  It is really exciting to see how much everyone has improved along the way and how much farther we have pushed ourselves, thanks to the encouragement from the group. Muchas gracias amigos!

Also Barry, you are a total trooper and like Ernesto said, you should not quit since you are so close to the end and had a crazy drive yesterday (I think we should give Barry a free pass for yesterday, especially since he is winning the award for the most outrageous workout by waking up to run at 3:30am!) 

LOL Gabe. Thanks for the encouragement guys. No free pass needed. I've already gotten so much out of this challenge. One of the biggest changes is how quickly I recover. Last night I felt like a total zombie but after 6 hours of sleep I'm at work, full of energy. That, I know, is a direct result of the challenge!

 Easy run at lunch time...3.35 miles and hair over 30 minutes.

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52"

Mark 27 days, 34:14':46"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40"

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11'15"

Barry 27 days 22:19'27"

Mitch 28 days, 18:54'00"

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50"

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30

The LAST UPDATE from me. Tomorrow early in the morning - off to Colombia. This Challenge was a PB for me as I have never had 29 days of workout without a day off!

Mark 29 days, 36:18':46"

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40"

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 27 days, 30:11'15"

Barry 27 days 22:19'27"

Mitch 28 days, 18:54'00"

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50"

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30

Today I put a short four miler at sunset. My legs are the heaviest that I can remember and it is obvious that my weight is becoming an issue. I have gained a whoping 20lbs in three years and it's time I do something about it. It'll have to wait until after the holidays though, it is nonsense to try to eat right when everything says otherwise.

The good news is that I'm getting faster despite the weight, which is a good sign of fitness!

Mark 29 days, 36:18':46"

Gabe 27 days, 35:46'52"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40"

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 28 days, 30:45'17"

Barry 27 days 22:19'27"

Mitch 28 days, 18:54'00"

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50"

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30"

Unlike Ernesto, I have lost between 20-25 lbs this year and could use some more weight/body mass. 

Today I did an indoor bike workout at lunch time 1:10:51 and a 1 hr swim, 2000 mts at night, and m now relaxing with a nice glass of wine next to our Christmas tree which we finish decorating today (seems like the Christmas spirit is coming earlier each year), salud!  

Buen viaje Mark and have a blast in Colombia!

Gabe 28 days, 37:57'43" 

Mark 29 days, 36:18':46"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40" 

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 28 days, 30:45'17" 

Barry 27 days 22:19'27" 

Mitch 28 days, 18:54'00" 

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50" 

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30"

Gabe 28 days, 37:57'43" 

Mark 29 days, 36:18':46"

Chris 27 days, 33:01'40" 

Jackie 27 days, 31:35'39"

Ernesto 28 days, 30:45'17" 

Barry 28 days 23:04'24" 

Mitch 28 days, 18:54'00" 

Scott 26 days, 19:40'50" 

Jennie 26 days, 16:05'30"

I'm sick of it too Chris, can't wait until Thursday so I can rest. But despite being tired, my HR and speed ratio is superb.

You'll be fine by the weekend though...