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Will do.. but first I have to find out what the hell is going on with my ear (keeping me from swimming). Of course my pregnancy weight isn't helping- damn the wife and her carbs, salt and sweets diet!fwiw- it doesn't look like Meniere's. phew!
Funny- back when I was fit last year and before I'd always run faster after I'd warmed up in a big way- usually attached to triathlon, so I'm the same boat as gruecd. One mile ain't going to be much, if any faster than 10k or 1/2 for me. Some of it might have to do with my having relearned a shorter stride for tris... dunno. I remember we used to have to do something called a "Cooper Test" for soccer in highschool and college; 2 miles under 12 minutes. Of course, that was about 30-40 lbs and smashed joints ago.A one-week "taper"? (assuming long runs=Saturdays; you have 16 on 4/21, 18 on 4/28, 20 on 5/5, leaving only 5/12 as the weekend before the race for the "taper") The program I'm using (probably designed more for the casual runner, not a speed-demon like you
) would have 12 on 4/21, 20 on 4/28, 10 on 5/5 and 6 on 5/12. Seems like some hard runs so close to race day, but good luck with that!
I could probably pull those times free-falling from a mile-tall building.The sad thing is that 6:50 is about how fast I can do a single mile if I sprint all-out.
Have you tried duct tape yet?Good luck on the ride- should take you what, about 4 hours?
I was going to suggest that for your ear problem.
It helped me tune out the wife, but that's about it.I was going to suggest that for your ear problem.
Madison - He's running the full marathon. I'm running the half. He'll probably beat me across the finish line.Where are you running on 5/27? Madison? Med-City?Wow! Nicely done. 5 miles yesterday, 10 miles this morning (about 7:55/mile), and 5 miles tomorrow. This will be a big weekend (bike/run brick on Sat, 20 miles on Sunday) for a 50 mile week, hopefully. Then a lighter week, one more big week with another 20 miler before the taper to May 27's marathon (possibly at BQ pace). Still just 40 degrees this morning.
The sad thing is that 6:50 is about how fast I can do a single mile if I sprint all-out.
My sister is running the half in Madison. I'm running the full marathon in Green Bay the week beforehand, but I might come down to watch my sister run.Madison - He's running the full marathon. I'm running the half. He'll probably beat me across the finish line.Where are you running on 5/27? Madison? Med-City?Wow! Nicely done. 5 miles yesterday, 10 miles this morning (about 7:55/mile), and 5 miles tomorrow. This will be a big weekend (bike/run brick on Sat, 20 miles on Sunday) for a 50 mile week, hopefully. Then a lighter week, one more big week with another 20 miler before the taper to May 27's marathon (possibly at BQ pace). Still just 40 degrees this morning.
Have a great ride Culdeus! I prefer the Motrin to the Advil, but do whatever's best for you. If I'd have known a few years back how much one's body starts to ache with age I would have purchased stock in pain killers. Have a blast on the ride, make some memories, and then let us know about them!
For sure. I'll let you know if we decide to come down. If I'm feeling well enough recovered from GB, I might even run the 6K. I've never even heard of a 6K race before (much less run one), so regardless of how I'd do, I'd have an instant PR!
Eight easy miles last night at about 7:45 pace, another easy six miles this morning at closer to 8:00 pace. Off tomorrow, then shooting for 16 on Saturday. Planning to run them pretty easy, but if I feel good enough, I might try to run the last 2-3 miles at marathon pace (7:15) and see how it goes.
Thanks for the light bulb. Early registration deadline for San Diego is tomorrow, else add another $10. After two birthdays, registering two vehicles (including emissions check), and filing taxes in the past coupla weeks, I'm a bit tapped until next week. I suppose an extra $10 will be cheaper than a bounced check charge. lolwraith5 said:
Chicago Marathon registration is officially closed as of yesterday, April 18.
Guess I need to find a different fall race to shoot for.
I'm fighting off some bronchitis-like infection (fun with asthma) so did 3 easy miles this morning and that's been it for the week. Hoping the Z-pak has me ready for 6 & 15 this weekend.
Gotta say- not so nice getting fat and endorphine-challenged during my extended off-season, but nice not shelling out a couple hundos per race.I have to remember to send NYC Marathon my money so I can keep pretending to race each year.Thanks for the light bulb. Early registration deadline for San Diego is tomorrow, else add another $10. After two birthdays, registering two vehicles (including emissions check), and filing taxes in the past coupla weeks, I'm a bit tapped until next week. I suppose an extra $10 will be cheaper than a bounced check charge. lolwraith5 said:
Chicago Marathon registration is officially closed as of yesterday, April 18.
Guess I need to find a different fall race to shoot for.
I'm fighting off some bronchitis-like infection (fun with asthma) so did 3 easy miles this morning and that's been it for the week. Hoping the Z-pak has me ready for 6 & 15 this weekend.
Since my daughter will be working and unable to join me for the race weekend (a disappointment for us both), my wife might actually come along (very rare). But we'll have enough of a crowd that we can have a lot of fun anyway. 
If it helps, break it down mentally in advance. 3 x 2, or 2 x 3 or something. You should do fine ...let us know!DolphinsPhan said:
You can still run it if you sign up through a charitable organization that has a team in the race. At least that is what I heard. Check the CARA website, they might have ideas.
Chicago Marathon registration is officially closed as of yesterday, April 18.
Guess I need to find a different fall race to shoot for.
I'm fighting off some bronchitis-like infection (fun with asthma) so did 3 easy miles this morning and that's been it for the week. Hoping the Z-pak has me ready for 6 & 15 this weekend.
Update on my training: I finally had a week without too many aches and pains. I'm still running slower than I'd like, and haven't pushed it on the bike much. I added some speed this week, but am still hesitant. Today was my final brick prior to my next race (April 29th). I completed a 20 mile bike ride at 2:50 pace (21 mph = pretty fast for me), followed by a 4.5 mile run at 7:27 pace. These were my first sub 7:30 miles since my last injury, and they felt pretty good. I was hoping to get into the 7:10 range prior to the race, but will have to be happy where I'm at. I've got Buffett on my brain, as we'll be seeing him in Houston this weekend. The timing is great as it just means more of a taper than I generally do. I only hope that the obscene amount of calories I'll consume this weekend can burn off by next. To all those meeting in Madtown, I wish I could join you. Them's my old stomping grounds. Party hard, run fast, and have a Leinie's Sunset Wheat or a New Glarus Hop Hearty for me.
Under 17 is extremely impressive
. You've come a long way, and are continuing to get stronger. Keep it up!!! One difficult thing during this stage of training is to NOT treat every run as a chance for a personal best. You need dead miles (slow pace, just eating up the road) mixed in with a minority of fast miles (like this mornings run!). Trying for PR's is an ez way to get injured (says the guy who seems to keep doing it ).
Under 17 is extremely impressive
You're doing great, GStrot!! Heed PSL's comment about the PRs - that has been one of my downfalls over the past couple of years. BTW, I know I could still get into Chicago via Cara, but I think I may take this as a sign / opportunity to look at a different marathon - I've done Chicago four times and should get a change of pace if I'm going to do another one. Plus I'm already planning 3 Chicago races (SoldierField10, Distance Classic 1/2 and LaSalle 1/2). Have good runs (and bike rides) this weekend everyone!!
Great job, gstot!Under 17 is extremely impressive
And great post, pig! I start PT on Monday... can't wait.Thanks! Good point on the PRs. I am only working on speeding things up on the short runs every Friday. Sunday (3.5 miles) will be a slow run I expect it to be much closer to 10 minute miles than 8.5 minute miles. Until I know my abilities, I am taking it slow.Under 17 is extremely impressive. You've come a long way, and are continuing to get stronger. Keep it up!!! One difficult thing during this stage of training is to NOT treat every run as a chance for a personal best. You need dead miles (slow pace, just eating up the road) mixed in with a minority of fast miles (like this mornings run!). Trying for PR's is an ez way to get injured (says the guy who seems to keep doing it
).
Under 17 is extremely impressive
If you've been following Hal's program, tomorrow will not be a problem for you - Good Luck!!
Have an awesome run Ivan!!! Once the 20-miler is done, it's all over, but the shouting. Treat tomorrow's run as much like the actual run as you can. Try to get up at the same time, eat the same food, practice bathroom stuff (getting all that you can out of you before you start), wear the same clothes, etc. While it's a dress rehearsal, the real thing will be easier and more enjoyable as you'll have rested legs, a lot of adrenaline, and extra motivation (reaching goals, yelling crowds, etc.).
Did my 6 miles this morning. Did it on the treadmill at the gym just to make sure I paced myself. I can't pace myself at all running outside yet. Always go out too fast. Did miles 1-3 at 10 min pace. Did miles 4-6 at 9 min pace. Didn't feel tired so kept running and did a 7th mile at 8 min pace. That was a little tiring at the end, but I felt great . Ended up running for a little over an hour.
atselfonback:
Nice run!!! Weather was perfect for my 16-miler. Clear and mid-40s at the start, sunny and low-50s at the finish. Took it pretty easy and averaged 7:59 pace to finish at 2:07:37, but I mixed in a couple of fast miles (sub-7:30), and I ran the last mile at 7:05 just to see how much I had left in the tank. If my 18-miler next weekend goes this well, I'm definitely switching from the half to the full marathon at Green Bay and taking a shot at my 3:10 BQ.Did my 6 miles this morning. Did it on the treadmill at the gym just to make sure I paced myself. I can't pace myself at all running outside yet. Always go out too fast. Did miles 1-3 at 10 min pace. Did miles 4-6 at 9 min pace. Didn't feel tired so kept running and did a 7th mile at 8 min pace. That was a little tiring at the end, but I felt great . Ended up running for a little over an hour.
Nice work!re: pacing- I've been talking up "out and backs" in here as a great method for developing consistent pace, worth trying out once a week.Did my 6 miles this morning. Did it on the treadmill at the gym just to make sure I paced myself. I can't pace myself at all running outside yet. Always go out too fast. Did miles 1-3 at 10 min pace. Did miles 4-6 at 9 min pace. Didn't feel tired so kept running and did a 7th mile at 8 min pace. That was a little tiring at the end, but I felt great . Ended up running for a little over an hour.
I've got my 20-miler scheduled for Sunday. I'll be interested to hear how your run went. I'm using the HH schedule, also, and have really found it to be helpful. Looking forward to that taper ...Today was a 'brick' - a one hour bike followed by a 10-mile run (so about 2 1/2 hours). I felt good and finished strong. I didn't wear a watch, but I think the run pace was about 8:20/mile. Now ...nap time.
Nearly got attacked by a hell-hound along the way. 
Y'all have seen movies or other shows where they show a dog running full out, low to the ground, ready to attack and kill their prey. This is exactly how this beast was running. 
Thanks to anti-gun nuts and their gun bannings 
, I wasn't packing, so I did the next logical thing -- I ran out into the street to the center median. 
Fortunately, it was during a break in traffic and I safely avoided becoming a red smear on the pavement. I figured that I'd have a chance at dodging cars, whereas a dog would more likely become a hood ornament. 
The dog didn't follow me, but I really wasn't interested in finding out what he wanted. Tie up your ####### dogs, people! 
Still gotta find that lower gear so I can stretch it for 26.2, instead of finding that wall somewhere in the teens. Oh come on, it's only 19 pages. Read the thread!!!
Country Music Marathon, next Saturday in Nashville.
I really have read the whole thing but the memory isn't that great.Oh come on, it's only 19 pages. Read the thread!!!
Church and teaching Sunday school first. Planned it pretty good for food and fluids, but thankfully I found some water fountains at miles 16 and 18. I knew it'd be hard after a full day yesterday. Kept a comfortable pace, though it slipped over the last four or five miles. A 50 mile week!
I use the fuel belt, though one of my four containers had broken, so I can only carry about 21 oz. - obviously not enough for a long run on a hot day. I did a planned ten mile loop (which included two gels), dropped off the containers for my wife to refill while I did a mile loop with a banana and a Gatorade bottle. Had a PowerBar and the containers for the final nine mile loop. Not enough fluid, but the water fountains bailed me out. Knowing the fountains are now turned on, I'll be OK for the next long run.Good luck with PT. Be patient! You're in this for the long haul.Schmegma, glad to hear you're back on track. I'm hoping that continues! My wife is not coming to Madison, so it's just the old man. Now if you or gruecd have any unmarried sisters ...El Floppo said:
Weather was similar to what's being forecast for Nashville on race day. Low 50's, overcast, damp from overnight sprinkles, perfect! 76/54 and t-storms is the forecast, so I'm hoping for a little rain and a lotta clouds.
The difference a day makes. Forecast now is 77/52 and sunny. Guess I'll have to work on my rain dance over the next few days. 
