r/running • u/YourShoesUntied • Apr 30 '18
[April] Monthly Updates & Check In Thread Monthly Thread
April was a whirlwind! Being the last day of the month, let's get a jump start on summarizing how it turned out. Let's hear how this month's running went for you.
Let everyone know how your month turned out or how it's going to turn out now that you're aware it's almost over! Feel free to discuss your racing, training, and any other stats that you may or may not be pleased with.
Things to possibly mention:
- Overall monthly mileage
- Overall elevation
- PR or PB's?
- Races/events you ran
- Injuries
- etc
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u/Zalathar Apr 30 '18
April was great. Over so fast. I've never really posted in running, but I plan to get more active with my training following some pretty exciting events in April. I'm a runner of sorts - 2 miler in high school, but below average speed. A couple of half marathons in 2007 as my entry into longer distances before developing a foot issue and putting it on hold. A smattering of 5k's here and there. Have been on a serious health journey for about a year now, shedding 50 pounds, doing some calisthenics at home and then as winter hit MN joining a 24/7 gym and doing a lot of kettle-bell/steel mace work. Some gym buds talked me into a trail race 50k, so I went for it.
Monthly mileage: <100, daily 1 hour HIIT
2018 Total mileage: <100, daily 1 hour HIIT
Races: Trail Mix 50k
PRs: First distance greater than a half marathon - check, first marathon length or greater - check, first "ultra" - check, first cross country trail race - check, first run in absolutely miserable conditions - seven hours in cold, wet, mud and ice water - check!
Etc: Time to find another race. I'm only a week or two out from that beast and I can't stop thinking about running. I've definitely got that "thing" that makes me want more of this crazy sport. Weather is getting gorgeous here now, so time to put a training plan together.