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September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-26 12:35 PM
I know, we still have a week of August left but hey, I am an overachiever (no, no I'm not)
So, here is the deal:
Run every day (that you can) in September. But for every run, come into it with a purpose. The purpose can be as straightforward and simple like recovery, or you can focus on breathing or speed or whatever floats your boat. Shoot, sometimes I do a run where I simply want to listen to an album I haven't heard. So yeah, it's just a music run.
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: EV3110 on 2013-08-26 2:26 PM
Perfect timing. Lets do it!
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: switch on 2013-08-26 3:30 PM
I'm so in.
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: jennifer65 on 2013-08-26 3:59 PM
I'll have a go at that.
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: popsracer on 2013-08-26 4:36 PM
I'm in. I'll be training for a marathon on October 5th so this would be a perfect way to prep.
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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift"
- Prefontaine
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-26 5:33 PM
Swwweeeet! Welcome to September, all!
I'm going to start today because I'm kind of a misfit and can't really hop into August now.
Today: 6 miles recovery pace
Purpose: A. Recovery from yesterday's "long" run
B. Commuting
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Pink Socks on 2013-08-26 7:09 PM
I want to play too. For the last year because of sickness and injury, combined with races that I didn't want to miss, well I've been going easy most of the time. Today I had an epiphany that running easy doesn't mean sitting back on my heels and expending more energy. I'll be concentrating on the lean on almost every run but I'll definitely be working on some other things too.
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: MSU_Brad on 2013-08-26 10:42 PM
I can't miss out on something the cool kids are doing. I'm in. Although I do hope "to just keep my streak alive" will be allowed as a valid purpose once or twice.
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: austhokie on 2013-08-27 8:01 AM
going to make it my goal to hit all my scheduled training workouts - since i tend to want to skip my run...lol! so 5 days a week running, 1 day walk (sun following my long ride), and 1 day off...we'll see... -
RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-27 11:43 AM
Originally posted by Pink Socks I want to play too. For the last year because of sickness and injury, combined with races that I didn't want to miss, well I've been going easy most of the time. Today I had an epiphany that running easy doesn't mean sitting back on my heels and expending more energy. I'll be concentrating on the lean on almost every run but I'll definitely be working on some other things too.yeah, easy running is a good place to work on efficiency.
A great thing to work on. Welcome!
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-27 11:44 AM
Originally posted by MSU_Brad I can't miss out on something the cool kids are doing. I'm in. Although I do hope "to just keep my streak alive" will be allowed as a valid purpose once or twice.Sure. I am not a believer in running for the sake of keeping a streak alive, so I will forgive you if you need a day off.
Then again, I am a BIG believer in recovery runs, so you can chalk it up as that.
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-27 11:52 AM
Today I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: popsracer on 2013-08-27 4:50 PM
Originally posted by AsalzwedToday I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
These are great examples of things to think about or consider on our running purposes going into September. Thanks for paving the way for us.
I think my challenge is going to be to run five days a week and 120 miles for the month. I'm averaging a little over a 100 per month this year so pretty doable. Along with a stated purpose or focus for each run I'm going to shoot for running drills once a week. Wow, running drills and core. What's next, stretching?? Healthy food?? {shudder, shudder}
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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift"
- Prefontaine
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: switch on 2013-08-27 5:03 PM
8.3, purpose: lsd base building. Form focus, slight lean from the ankles.
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--Elesa
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-27 5:30 PM
Originally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedToday I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
These are great examples of things to think about or consider on our running purposes going into September. Thanks for paving the way for us.
I think my challenge is going to be to run five days a week and 120 miles for the month. I'm averaging a little over a 100 per month this year so pretty doable. Along with a stated purpose or focus for each run I'm going to shoot for running drills once a week. Wow, running drills and core. What's next, stretching?? Healthy food?? {shudder, shudder}
Shut yer filthy mouth! Right now!
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: popsracer on 2013-08-27 5:46 PM
Originally posted by AsalzwedOriginally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedToday I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
These are great examples of things to think about or consider on our running purposes going into September. Thanks for paving the way for us.
I think my challenge is going to be to run five days a week and 120 miles for the month. I'm averaging a little over a 100 per month this year so pretty doable. Along with a stated purpose or focus for each run I'm going to shoot for running drills once a week. Wow, running drills and core. What's next, stretching?? Healthy food?? {shudder, shudder}
Shut yer filthy mouth! Right now!
I'm sorry, sometimes I'm a little dense. Does that mean you eat healthy or shudder to think about eating healthy?
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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift"
- Prefontaine
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: Asalzwed on 2013-08-27 5:49 PM
Originally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedOriginally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedToday I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
These are great examples of things to think about or consider on our running purposes going into September. Thanks for paving the way for us.
I think my challenge is going to be to run five days a week and 120 miles for the month. I'm averaging a little over a 100 per month this year so pretty doable. Along with a stated purpose or focus for each run I'm going to shoot for running drills once a week. Wow, running drills and core. What's next, stretching?? Healthy food?? {shudder, shudder}
Shut yer filthy mouth! Right now!
I'm sorry, sometimes I'm a little dense. Does that mean you eat healthy or shudder to think about eating healthy?
That depends on whether or not you define beer, cereal and ice cream as healthy.
About 99.9 percent of the time I am joking, in one way or another. Steve, you don't need to shut your mouth, if you don't want to.
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-Adrienne
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RE: September Running Challenge!
BY: popsracer on 2013-08-27 6:29 PM
Originally posted by AsalzwedOriginally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedOriginally posted by popsracerOriginally posted by AsalzwedToday I'm doing a double.
Run 1: 5.63 miles
Purpose: General Aerobic, focusing on low arms on the downhills and not over striding. Strides at the end
Run 2: 6 miles hills
Purpose: Strength
These are great examples of things to think about or consider on our running purposes going into September. Thanks for paving the way for us.
I think my challenge is going to be to run five days a week and 120 miles for the month. I'm averaging a little over a 100 per month this year so pretty doable. Along with a stated purpose or focus for each run I'm going to shoot for running drills once a week. Wow, running drills and core. What's next, stretching?? Healthy food?? {shudder, shudder}
Shut yer filthy mouth! Right now!
I'm sorry, sometimes I'm a little dense. Does that mean you eat healthy or shudder to think about eating healthy?
That depends on whether or not you define beer, cereal and ice cream as healthy.
About 99.9 percent of the time I am joking, in one way or another. Steve, you don't need to shut your mouth, if you don't want to.
I knew that and understood (and appreciate) your sense of humor.
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"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift"
- Prefontaine