August Running Challenge

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #1

After a previously successful 4 week running challenge, we're going to try again with an August challenge!

It doesn't matter how fast you are, how fit you are, how far you can run... just pop your name down with your mileage target for August and then each subsequent person can copy and paste and add their own target. Pop in to update and let us know how you're getting on.

Good luck everyone - let's smash this!

I'm currently training for a half marathon on Monday 4th August and another on Sunday 14th September so I'll start us off...


Opal_Lily - 60 miles

 

pippalata

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #2

I'm in! I should have completed the c25k app by the end of august so hopefully I'll be flying along

Opal_Lily - 60 miles
pippalata - 35 miles

 

jenniecakes

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #3

I'm in, I did 60 on the last one, so going to try and smash that to pieces.

Opal_Lily - 60 miles
Pippalata - 35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles

 

pippalata

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #4

Wow! Going big Jen I like it!!

 

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #5

I'm going to try and beat you Jennie :sign0151:

 

KentCat

Full Member

• 29 July 2014

• #6

I'm hoping to get back on track and get mid-week and weekend runs in so going to aim high for me

Opal Lily - 60 miles
Pippalata - 35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles
KentCat - 40 miles

 

jenniecakes

Gold Member

• 29 July 2014

• #7

Woop. Looking forward to this already.

 

liquoricet

Silver Member

• 29 July 2014

• #8

I'm in, I'll say 35 miles too.

Opal Lily - 60 miles
Pippalata - 35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles
KentCat - 40 miles
Liquoricet -35 miles

 

KentCat

Full Member

• 3 August 2014

• #9

First August run 6.2 miles (10K). Also managed to get my OH out with me, he did 2K and then walked 3 before heading home but he's started and I'm so excited to help him get stronger and fitter till we're running together.

Opal Lily - 60 miles
Pippalata - 35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles
KentCat - pledged 40 miles completed 6.2
Liquoricet -35 miles

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Last edited: 3 August 2014

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 4 August 2014

• #10

Woohoo! Half marathon done today, 2 miles done yesterday to stretch my legs

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles
Pippalata - 35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles
KentCat - pledged 40 miles completed 6.2
Liquoricet -35 miles

 

pippalata

Gold Member

• 4 August 2014

• #11

First run of the month done today! 2.4 sweaty miles!

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles
Pippalata - 2.4/35 miles
Jenniecakes - 70 miles
KentCat - pledged 40 miles completed 6.2
Liquoricet -35 miles

 

jenniecakes

Gold Member

• 5 August 2014

• #12

Not updated yet from the weekends running.
3.1 miles friday, 6.2 miles saturday and 5 miles sunday. On a roll.

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles
Pippalata - 2.4/35 miles
Jenniecakes - 14.3/70 miles
KentCat - pledged 40 miles completed 6.2
Liquoricet -35 miles

 

Sunflower1981

Full Member

• 5 August 2014

• #13

hi can I join this thread please training for great easten run 12 October.

my plan says 56 miles for August

5.5 done already

 

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 5 August 2014

• #14

Hi Donna... welcome!!

Just copy and paste the latest post with the below whenever you're updating so we can keep it all up to date - I've popped yours on for you

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles
Pippalata - 2.4/35 miles
Jenniecakes - 14.3/70 miles
KentCat - 6.2/40 miles
Liquoricet -35 miles
Sunflower1981 - 5.5/56 miles

 

jenniecakes

Gold Member

• 6 August 2014

• #15

I'm not loving the thought of running in the rain later.... I might find a treadmill with my name on it......

 

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 6 August 2014

• #16

jenniecakes said:

I'm not loving the thought of running in the rain later.... I might find a treadmill with my name on it......

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I'm enjoying my post-race relaxation. Pilates for me later! I might try a wee cheeky 3-5 miler tomorrow eve

 

Sunflower1981

Full Member

• 6 August 2014

• #17

3 miles for me this morning and now waiting for PT to show up for a 30 min core session in my back garden

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles
Pippalata - 2.4/35 miles
Jenniecakes - 14.3/70 miles
KentCat - 6.2/40 miles
Liquoricet -35 miles
Sunflower1981 - 8.5/56 miles

 

jenniecakes

Gold Member

• 6 August 2014

• #18

I don't have any excuses to relax, but I really am not in the mood to run at the minute...

 

OpalLilyEats

Gold Member

• 6 August 2014

• #19

Yeah, I cancelled pilates and I'm going for spin instead. My trousers felt tighter so I felt I needed to take action!!!!!

 

pippalata

Gold Member

• 6 August 2014

• #20

How do you get yourself into a steady pace? Mine seems to be dictated by what I'm listening to which can end up very badly!!!!!