The Running Thread --2025

[LatebloomerultraF3]

August running:
-199.99 miles still my highest month ever
-time 37:34:10
-only 6 strength training sessions

The weather finally turned and it has definitely made a difference in my pace, so much so that I went out crazy fast on my 18 miler today and crashed and burned at mile 16. Only 5 weeks until my race, still hanging in there with the training!

Good work!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

goofy ‘26

Goofy ‘26…

 

[Professor_Cookie]

August- 119 miles

Kinda falling apart on the strength training a bit towards the end, but I am just out of energy and trying to take the extra rest. I am now into the taper which I am going to try to do properly for once.

I have stopped cutting and tracking calories to make sure I am fueled properly and will try for at least one strength session this week and next.

I haven’t had a day off since at least July 14, but I finally get one this coming Sunday, so yay, I’ve only got 6 miles to do that day, then I can futz with my car

 

[dis_or_dat]

August:
Total miles: 123.5
Avg pace: 8:44

my average pace belies how bogged down i've been feeling. my outdoor runs have been incredibly slow, like barely over a walk - struggling to maintain a 10:00 pace. i've had to stop several times in the middle of treadmill runs. just tired. not sure what's going on and i'm very frustrated.

 

[KCO5988]

August:
152.5 miles
25 runs
10k trail race where I took 1st in my age group

Pretty good month! I'm on my last build week of my half marathon training, then its 2 weeks of taper, race, 1 week recover, 2 weeks reverse taper and marathon training block starts October 12th. As insane as this makes me feel to say, Dopey has become a series of training runs while I focus on my A race on Feb 14th for postpartum BQ attempt #3. Third times the charm?

 

[nancipants]

Thanks for all the shoe recommendations! I'm looking into Superblasts and Novablasts. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


August totals:

Running: 77.4 miles
Walking: 35.5 miles
Strength: 4:00:59 (just over 4 hours for the Garmin badge!)

 

[The Expert]

I guess I'll play this month.

August totals
Running: 10.2 miles
Walking with my dog: 37.25 miles
Pilates: 3:15 hours
Strength training: 2:45 hours

Edit to add the fun Garmin-esque graphic I created for my dog walks.

 

[michigandergirl]

August total: 61 miles

Trying to get back to half marathon shape, it's been a slow process.

August:
Total miles: 123.5
Avg pace: 8:44

my average pace belies how bogged down i've been feeling. my outdoor runs have been incredibly slow, like barely over a walk - struggling to maintain a 10:00 pace. i've had to stop several times in the middle of treadmill runs. just tired. not sure what's going on and i'm very frustrated.

Girl, same! I feel extra tired lately and every run feels like garbage. I'm having some bloodwork done later this week, maybe that will provide some answers. We are finally getting a break from heat & humidity, so hoping that helps.

AND...I turned the BIG 5-0 on August 10th...not sure how i feel about that.

 

[SheHulk]

August total: 61 miles

Trying to get back to half marathon shape, it's been a slow process.

Girl, same! I feel extra tired lately and every run feels like garbage. I'm having some bloodwork done later this week, maybe that will provide some answers. We are finally getting a break from heat & humidity, so hoping that helps.

AND...I turned the BIG 5-0 on August 10th...not sure how i feel about that.

Happy Birthday! And welcome to the new age group! I'd love to say the competition slows down once you get to 50-54 AG, but not enough for me to benefit. We are all still getting out there so let's give ourselves a hand.

 

[Naomeri]

Since we're having a shoe discussion: the DL Halloween Brooks styles dropped. They did the weekend shoes in normal Ghost 17s!! I'm really hoping I can grab a pair of those purple ones in the post-weekend online drop.

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2025-disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-brooks-running-shoe/

 

[The Expert]

Since we're having a shoe discussion: the DL Halloween Brooks styles dropped. They did the weekend shoes in normal Ghost 17s!! I'm really hoping I can grab a pair of those purple ones in the post-weekend online drop.

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2025-disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-brooks-running-shoe/
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The "yellow" bits glow in the dark too!!

 

[jmasgat]

@michigandergirl Happy Big Birthday! Enjoy your time in the younger end of the age group.

 

[huskies90]

August Miles = 144

Much better running this month with a little cooler temps. I am now mentally prepping for September's long runs and eventual taper ahead of the Hartford Marathon in mid October. Then I will take some time off and reverse taper / ramp back up for Dopey 2026!!

July Miles = 132
June Miles = 69
May Miles = 111
April Miles = 113
March Miles = 122
February Miles = 105
January Miles = 105

2025 Total = 901

 

[Naomeri]

The "yellow" bits glow in the dark too!!

I saw that

 

[Naomeri]

I’m super stoked you guys—I just found out I get free access to the little fitness center in my office building, and it even has lockers and showers!

The treadmills are gigantic compared to the pathetic no-name folding one I have at home. There’s also a bike, rower, weight machine, and free weights.