I made a run for 200 miles, literally. But I’m going to fall just short. The last couple weeks have been tough (as you can see in the map above) and I’ve been feeling it mentally, quickly followed by feeling it physically. The mental part, I can over come. The physical part, I need to pay close attention to with a busy fall schedule. The runs have felt pretty strong, but when I’m done, I can start to feel the need to immediately stretch and foam roll. Unfortunately, it’s something I have lacked in accomplishing.
Why not run the next four days and hit 200? I was planning on running Wednesday, but am deciding to take a rest day. Thursday is a travel day and Friday I’ll be in LA for the Disney Dumbo Double Dare weekend. Saturday, I’m running a 10k. Trust me, I thought about making it happen, but I have a big fall schedule and wrecking my body NOW would be a terrible idea.
Half empty or half full?
July: 97.67 miles
August: 157.57 (includes Saturday’s 10k)
Half empty?
I obviously fell short of my 200 mile goal. I came close, but 43 miles is an extra 10 miles a week and that’s a lot of ground to cover. This pass weekend, I had back-to-back 20 milers planned and that would have put me within 20 miles of my goal. According to my original plan, if I had followed up my Saturday long runs with a 10 miler, I would have hit 200 with ease… those just never happened.
Half full?
I increased my monthly milage by 60 miles compared to July… that’s kind of a big deal. I also logged a half marathon, a 17, 20, and 21 miler with no marathon plans in the next 2 months. I was really just running those because I was capable of hitting the distances. My real goal is to get extremely comfortable at the 20 mile distance. As crazy as that sounds. Either way, this was a step in the right direction.
Next steps:
I need to get better at taking care of myself post-run. If I’m going to be hitting higher miles with less recovery time, I need to get better at stretching and dedicating time on the foam roller. I know it, you know it, my legs know it. I just need to get it done.
#EndOfSummer200
Who’s up for doing it again in the month of September? As you can see, I enjoy setting a challenging goal. The point, for me, is to set a goal that is within reach, but will need some extra effort and dedication. I’ll be using the hash #endofsummer200 in some of my tweets and encourage you to join in on the fun. Summer ends September 22, so let’s run THROUGH the end of Summer.
Nike+ Challenge:
Updated: the invite has already been sent out and reached the max of 99 participants.
You can still join in on the phone on social media using the hash #EndOfSummer200
If you are keeping track of your miles on the Nike App, let me know if you want to join in on the challenge. I’ll create one tonight called End of Summer 200 and invite you to join in on the fun. Nike+ will only allow me to invite 99 people, so if you want in:
- Leave your Nike+ name in the comments with the words: I’m in!
- Add me if we are not friends. Username: PAVEMENT RUNNER
- I’ll send you an invite through the app. Accept it, and you’re in.
- This must be done BEFORE Friday, Sept. 30 as it takes 24 hrs for the contest to begin.
- This is limited to 99 people. You in?
If you are not on the Nike+ app, no worries. You can still track your miles and join in on the conversation with me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hash #EndOfSummer200.
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What does your fall schedule look like?
Are you in for 200?
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I’m in!
Tori Gannon is my Nike plus name and we are already friends!!
I’m in. Ftk2003
I need to ramp up my mileage for my oct marathon, so I’m in!
Whar’s your username… think we are already connected.
you’ll crush it in september! :) maybe take these next few days off to relax and reset and go strong in sept!
I’m in, but only to run as many miles as I can in Sept. I’m hoping to lace up my running shoes post-injury and hit 80 for the month! If you’re adding people who are chasing miles, but probably not 200, I’d love to be added AmyC08 ;) If not, I understand – space is limited.
some day i might be able to do this. Maybe fall, when it’s cooler. But rock on my runner friend! 200 it is!
I’m in! Kate Lott on Nike + :)
I’m glad to hear you won’t knock yourself out to hit 200 this month–better smart than sorry. I hit 201 this morning, so I should have a nice #august200 total by Friday. I’ll play along again in Sept. since I’ll be in marathon training mode!
Can I be in…even if I know I won’t be able to reach 200? I will run my little FUreakin’ heart out but in my being realistic…I know 200 is not in my FUture….right now :)
I think you are being smart about your training. I, like you, need to stretch more…and take my foam roller out of its packaging!
Ummmmmmmmmm, I will cheer you one! Although I do not track.. maybe I get close & don’t know it! ;)
I am not at a point where 200 in a month is realistic but I am training for the RnRSJ so 100+ is very doable.
I’m in. Nike+ mhawley17
I would like to but my goal marathon is at the end of September so I will have two full taper weeks.
Nike+ app name: Diatta Harris
I’m In
I think your fabulous! That is all!
I’m in! We’re already friends on Nike+. I’m GiantDuck/Eric Iwamoto.
cyncity9 I’m in!
I would love to try for 200 miles in September. My Nike+ name is RunningLimit-less/Lacy Geary.
I will be in Marathon training mode so hopefully this will help get my butt in gear after my injury.
I’m in! I have a marathon on 9/29, so I’m pretty sure I’ll have enough training miles to cover 200. It’ll be my second 200 mile month ever!
Count me in! 200 will be a stretch, but marathon training means some high mileage coming up :)
I’m in… 200 will be very tough, but the challenge will at least push my training.
id: macrunr
FlynnBryan369 I’m in! If all goes well im on pace for 200 Aug and 200 Sept
@sumidiot I am in!
What a great challenge! One day ….
I’m in! @trimom82
I’m in!!
I’m in! mrsknasick
I’m in!! pamorpan
I’m in! I’m shooting for 100 though! :)
On Nike I’m Sooner Schimming, I think.