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Ran a 10k in June (8 Viewers)
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SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Moose are responsible for way more human deaths every year than bears, so be careful mocking them!
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Are these accompanied by any Speed Humps signs? Just wondering.tri-man 47 said:
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Heat index is 110 where I am at. Will I be ok going for a 2 mile run?
mr. furley
Footballguy
if you see Natasha tell her i said heypigskinliquors said:
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Made it to 3. Lost a lot of sweat but didnt see stars or anything.
gruecd
Footballguy
It figures that furley would finally show up in the thread and then offer this gem.if you see Natasha tell her i said hey
tri-man 47
Footballguy
wraith5
Footballguy
Good work.
gruecd
Footballguy
Couldn't drag my butt out of bed this morning, so I'll be meeting a buddy tonight for a 10-miler. Somewhere in the middle we'll hit the track for 5 x 600M with 200M recovery jogs.
Keggers - Did you end up running yesterday afternoon/evening? Let me know how it goes with your speedwork today!
Keggers - Did you end up running yesterday afternoon/evening? Let me know how it goes with your speedwork today!
Nope, didn't run yesterday...but I did hit the gym for some lifting (haven't lifted for over a month
). Tonight it's going to be 5 x 1200M with 400M recovery on the high school track. One mile warm-up and one mile cool-down. Thank goodness for lower humidity!!!
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
! I got a slow 5, quick 1 in this morning in some impressive heat/humidity. I went out super slow (9:00 p/m), just hoping to have enough in me to get back home. Had plenty left in my legs for the last mile, and was at 8:15 for the first half of it, and ran the last half at 7:30. Lots of sweat, but it felt great. Still no time on my bike, and I'm running out of training days with HH just 18 days away 
The_Man
Footballguy
OK -- just signed up for a 5K race on Sept. 19. This will be my first race since the Virginia Private School State Cross Country Championship of my junior year in high school -- November 1984. Crap, that was 25 years ago. I had been thinking about doing something longer, but the Hal Higdon Intermediate 5K training plan seems to fit in really well with what I'm doing right now -- almost finished building up to about 20 miles per week with a weekly long run of 6 or 7 miles.
Did 6.6 on Saturday, which is the longest run I've done in these 25 years (maybe more, as I was a goof-off at XCountry practices and was known to disappear for a siesta in the woods instead of actually completing some of the longer runs). Ran it nice and easy, without even looking at my watch -- just wanted to focus on staying comfortable -- ended up doing it at a 9:14 pace. Was on vacation, and ran 2 laps on a 3.3 mile loop I had planned out -- my strategy was to do the first lap without breathing hard, regardless of how long it would take me, and then up the pace just a little for the second lap. The thought that I could run 6.6 miles, or run 3.3 miles without breathing hard, would have been laughable even two months ago.
Tomorrow I'm going to go out and push it as hard as I can for 3 miles -- I'm curious to see how long it will take me, and I also want to establish a baseline to see if/how much I improve my time by doing the training program for the next 6 weeks (it's an 8-week program, but I'm lopping off the first couple of weeks due to the timing of the race). A couple of weeks ago, I was happily surprised to do 3 miles in 23:55 -- kind of shooting for 23:15 tomorrow, though that might be hopelessly optimistic. I have a sneaking feeling that I'm about to hit a plateau, and that instead of the rapid improvement I've enjoyed in recent weeks as I began getting back into shape, I'll soon be measuring my progress in one or two seconds per mile, instead of 5 or 10.
Did 6.6 on Saturday, which is the longest run I've done in these 25 years (maybe more, as I was a goof-off at XCountry practices and was known to disappear for a siesta in the woods instead of actually completing some of the longer runs). Ran it nice and easy, without even looking at my watch -- just wanted to focus on staying comfortable -- ended up doing it at a 9:14 pace. Was on vacation, and ran 2 laps on a 3.3 mile loop I had planned out -- my strategy was to do the first lap without breathing hard, regardless of how long it would take me, and then up the pace just a little for the second lap. The thought that I could run 6.6 miles, or run 3.3 miles without breathing hard, would have been laughable even two months ago.
Tomorrow I'm going to go out and push it as hard as I can for 3 miles -- I'm curious to see how long it will take me, and I also want to establish a baseline to see if/how much I improve my time by doing the training program for the next 6 weeks (it's an 8-week program, but I'm lopping off the first couple of weeks due to the timing of the race). A couple of weeks ago, I was happily surprised to do 3 miles in 23:55 -- kind of shooting for 23:15 tomorrow, though that might be hopelessly optimistic. I have a sneaking feeling that I'm about to hit a plateau, and that instead of the rapid improvement I've enjoyed in recent weeks as I began getting back into shape, I'll soon be measuring my progress in one or two seconds per mile, instead of 5 or 10.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Hey, Man, that's good progress! You've got enough endurance, so start thinking about the other side of it and some speed work ...let's find out how much discipline you've picked up over the past 25 years!
gruecd
Footballguy
Ended up making dinner plans, so I ducked out of work a little early to do my speedwork this afternoon in the 80-degree temps. Started with about 4.5 easy miles at 7:50 pace, ending at the track. Then 5 x 600M at 2:19, 2:20, 2:18, 2:18, and 2:18 (a little over 6-minute pace) with 200M recoveries. Finished with a little over a mile cool-down home. Total of 8 miles.
A dog chased me on the way home, and since I was wearing my iPod (save the lecture), I didn't hear the damn thing until it was pretty much on my heels. Fortunately, it didn't attack, or else I don't know what I would've done. Regardless, I'm gonna head back over that way a little bit in my car to get the house number and to see if anybody's around. If so, I'm going to kindly ask them to keep their POS dog on a leash next time. Grr.
Have a great night, everybody!
A dog chased me on the way home, and since I was wearing my iPod (save the lecture), I didn't hear the damn thing until it was pretty much on my heels. Fortunately, it didn't attack, or else I don't know what I would've done. Regardless, I'm gonna head back over that way a little bit in my car to get the house number and to see if anybody's around. If so, I'm going to kindly ask them to keep their POS dog on a leash next time. Grr.
Have a great night, everybody!
The_Man
Footballguy
Did the three miles in 23:17. That is as fast as I can possibly run that distance right now, so it will be interesting to see if I get better as I train for the 5K I'm going to do in 6 weeks. I am worn out now.Back in the old days, I liked speed work and hated distance. Now I love my long, slow runs and feel punished every time I try to run fast. But I'm very happy with the time I ran this morning. Just have to try not to walk around like a sore old man all day at work now.
Amazing run! On the track I did: one mile warm-up...then 5 x 1,200M at 5:23, 5:10, 5:04, 4:57, and 4:52 with 400M recoveries. One mile cool-down. Total of 6.75 miles. The last 1,200M really hurt but I wanted keep improving my time. The cool-down mile was slow and I walked a bit of it.Immediately after the run I played TWO volleyball matches. One was with my regular co-ed team and the other was on a men's team that needed a sub. When asked to sub I sort of shrugged and said, "Sure, what the hell?" Both matches were pretty good workouts because we play indoors where it's hot and humid. I was sweating as soon as we stepped onto the sand. I'm glad today is a rest day...I'm sore.Anyone racing this weekend?
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gruecd
Footballguy
Nice work, Keggers! Since no one commented on my successful workout yesterday (
), I figured I better comment on yours. You averaged around 6:47 pace on your intervals. That's awesome!! 
I don't know of anyone racing this weekend, but next Friday we start our 194-mile Ragnar Relay. Looking forward to it.
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Nice job on your workout! Did you track down the owner of that dog yet?Nice work, Keggers! Since no one commented on my successful workout yesterday (), I figured I better comment on yours. You averaged around 6:47 pace on your intervals. That's awesome!!
I don't know of anyone racing this weekend, but next Friday we start our 194-mile Ragnar Relay. Looking forward to it.
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, I think so. Just tried calling a little while ago, but no answer. Just wanna tell them that they need to keep their mutt on a leash before it does bite somebody, you know?!Nice job on your workout! Did you track down the owner of that dog yet?
The good and the ugly.
Last nite was the last brick before this weekend's duathlon. Ran 3.6 mi in 30 min, which was a 1.5 minute improvement over last week. First 1.8 lap was 15:30 and the second was 14:30. Actually forgot my ipod and found that at least last night I ran better without it. Also forget the heart rate watch. Now I'm kind of torn about whether to bring tunes for the race this weekend. I realize this was only and 8:30 average, but the loop is basically half uphill and then back down. I felt very combfortable for most of the run. Hoped on the bike and did 12 miles at a 22.1 mph pace. Still not up to par on my bike pace, but it's serviceable.
The du this weekend is a 5K (that's historically short) and a 40K bike. 2007 I ran 25:51 and in 2008 I posted 24:59. If the course is the same, I'd like to sniff 24:00 min. My 2007 bike average was 21.9 followed by a 22.5 in 2008. I'm not in as near of good biking shape as last year, however last year I had bad cramps in the last 5 miles which hurt my time as I was just trying to finish and spent time stretching on the bike. It may not be wise, but I'm going to push the pace out of the gate on the run and shoot for a 7:30 1st mile. Once the heart rate pushes the red zone of 167, I'll drop back the pace to get the heart rate into the 150s. I'll target 8:30 for the second mile and 8:00 for the third. Assuming the course is still a bit short I'll be in under 25 min. Probably goes against the negetive split convention, but I like to take advantage of the pent up energy and initial low heart rate to get off to a good start. I'll also do at least a mile warm-up.
Now the ugly. Road construction has hosed the bike course for my first individual tri in a week and a half. They cut the course from 17 miles to 13 miles and it's very hilly as the only flat section of the course was replaced by big hills. I'm pretty ticked about this and wouldn't have signed up if I could do it over. My swimming is not improving at all, will likely post 21:30 for 750m. The end result is going to be very ugly.
Last nite was the last brick before this weekend's duathlon. Ran 3.6 mi in 30 min, which was a 1.5 minute improvement over last week. First 1.8 lap was 15:30 and the second was 14:30. Actually forgot my ipod and found that at least last night I ran better without it. Also forget the heart rate watch. Now I'm kind of torn about whether to bring tunes for the race this weekend. I realize this was only and 8:30 average, but the loop is basically half uphill and then back down. I felt very combfortable for most of the run. Hoped on the bike and did 12 miles at a 22.1 mph pace. Still not up to par on my bike pace, but it's serviceable.
The du this weekend is a 5K (that's historically short) and a 40K bike. 2007 I ran 25:51 and in 2008 I posted 24:59. If the course is the same, I'd like to sniff 24:00 min. My 2007 bike average was 21.9 followed by a 22.5 in 2008. I'm not in as near of good biking shape as last year, however last year I had bad cramps in the last 5 miles which hurt my time as I was just trying to finish and spent time stretching on the bike. It may not be wise, but I'm going to push the pace out of the gate on the run and shoot for a 7:30 1st mile. Once the heart rate pushes the red zone of 167, I'll drop back the pace to get the heart rate into the 150s. I'll target 8:30 for the second mile and 8:00 for the third. Assuming the course is still a bit short I'll be in under 25 min. Probably goes against the negetive split convention, but I like to take advantage of the pent up energy and initial low heart rate to get off to a good start. I'll also do at least a mile warm-up.
Now the ugly. Road construction has hosed the bike course for my first individual tri in a week and a half. They cut the course from 17 miles to 13 miles and it's very hilly as the only flat section of the course was replaced by big hills. I'm pretty ticked about this and wouldn't have signed up if I could do it over. My swimming is not improving at all, will likely post 21:30 for 750m. The end result is going to be very ugly.
The_Man
Footballguy
Great job, gruecd. Sometimes it's hard for me to know if you consider your workouts a success or not -- they all seem blindingly fast to me.Isn't it amazing that no matter how tired you feel at the end of a run, there's always a little reserve of adrenalin that kicks in for things like dog attacks?
gruecd
Footballguy
Absolutely, and in the interest of full disclosure, I totally screamed like a girl when I finally saw the damn thing coming after me!
HAHAHA...thanks for the laugh.Absolutely, and in the interest of full disclosure, I totally screamed like a girl when I finally saw the damn thing coming after me!
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
BnB: nice run! Too bad to hear about the bike course. The higher the % of the time on the bike in a tri, the better I typically do, which is most certainly the case for you as well.
Gruecd: You might want to start carrying a stick like Poppa! It truly is amazing how much adrenaline a dog (or a wild boar, but that day I think I might have actually peed myself a bit as well) can give you in the middle of a run.
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My update:
I had a GREAT bike ride this morning. I haven't ridden more than 26 miles on any given ride since last February, and haven't ridden more than 26 on my road bike since last October, but headed out this morning with a goal of getting in 35+. My legs felt great through the first 5 miles, where I maintained a very consistent 20 MPH pace. With my HR still well below 150 I decided to kick it up a bit to see what I had in me (to put it into perspective, I typically get up to 160+ after 2 miles of running; and try to maintain 172-177 while racing). I jumped on the pedals and easily maintained 22 MPH for the next 15 miles, with little affect on my HR. After 31 miles my HR was still below 160 and I was averaging 21.0 MPH. At that point I knew I had just over 6 miles left which was into the wind, and slightly uphill. I mentally decided to try to finish as close to 21.0 overall as possible. Unfortunately I needed to go under an overpass soon after = I had to cross two stop lights. I was .76 through that mile, averaging a 2:51 speed in frick'n hit BOTH lights red going through, and the second one is right before a small hill. My split for that mile was 3:42 = I lost almost a full minute just bc of stop lights (My overall average dropped to 20.8)
. I then sucked it up and did my best to kick it in. I was able to keep it at 20.8 the rest of the way, and treated the last full mile (mile 37) as an interval. I averaged 22 MPH for the final mile even though it was directly into the wind, included 2 sharp turns, and the crossing of railroad tracks. Even with the effort, my HR only maxed out at 172.
Overall, the voyage was 37.4 miles; I averaged 20.8 MPH; ave HR was 154 (
), and my max HR was 172 (last full mile). My legs still felt fresh coming in = I'm in for HH!! I most likely will only get two more rides in prior to it, and can actually almost start my taper after only 1 real workout
Hey Culdeus: It's on 
Gruecd: You might want to start carrying a stick like Poppa! It truly is amazing how much adrenaline a dog (or a wild boar, but that day I think I might have actually peed myself a bit as well) can give you in the middle of a run.
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My update:
I had a GREAT bike ride this morning. I haven't ridden more than 26 miles on any given ride since last February, and haven't ridden more than 26 on my road bike since last October, but headed out this morning with a goal of getting in 35+. My legs felt great through the first 5 miles, where I maintained a very consistent 20 MPH pace. With my HR still well below 150 I decided to kick it up a bit to see what I had in me (to put it into perspective, I typically get up to 160+ after 2 miles of running; and try to maintain 172-177 while racing). I jumped on the pedals and easily maintained 22 MPH for the next 15 miles, with little affect on my HR. After 31 miles my HR was still below 160 and I was averaging 21.0 MPH. At that point I knew I had just over 6 miles left which was into the wind, and slightly uphill. I mentally decided to try to finish as close to 21.0 overall as possible. Unfortunately I needed to go under an overpass soon after = I had to cross two stop lights. I was .76 through that mile, averaging a 2:51 speed in frick'n hit BOTH lights red going through, and the second one is right before a small hill. My split for that mile was 3:42 = I lost almost a full minute just bc of stop lights (My overall average dropped to 20.8)
. I then sucked it up and did my best to kick it in. I was able to keep it at 20.8 the rest of the way, and treated the last full mile (mile 37) as an interval. I averaged 22 MPH for the final mile even though it was directly into the wind, included 2 sharp turns, and the crossing of railroad tracks. Even with the effort, my HR only maxed out at 172.Overall, the voyage was 37.4 miles; I averaged 20.8 MPH; ave HR was 154 (
), and my max HR was 172 (last full mile). My legs still felt fresh coming in = I'm in for HH!! I most likely will only get two more rides in prior to it, and can actually almost start my taper after only 1 real workout Hey Culdeus: It's on
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You're spanking it on the bike. A 21 mph average on the road bike is hualing ####.BnB: nice run! Too bad to hear about the bike course. The higher the % of the time on the bike in a tri, the better I typically do, which is most certainly the case for you as well. Gruecd: You might want to start carrying a stick like Poppa! It truly is amazing how much adrenaline a dog (or a wild boar, but that day I think I might have actually peed myself a bit as well) can give you in the middle of a run. ______________________________________________My update:I had a GREAT bike ride this morning. I haven't ridden more than 26 miles on any given ride since last February, and haven't ridden more than 26 on my road bike since last October, but headed out this morning with a goal of getting in 35+. My legs felt great through the first 5 miles, where I maintained a very consistent 20 MPH pace. With my HR still well below 150 I decided to kick it up a bit to see what I had in me (to put it into perspective, I typically get up to 160+ after 2 miles of running; and try to maintain 172-177 while racing). I jumped on the pedals and easily maintained 22 MPH for the next 15 miles, with little affect on my HR. After 31 miles my HR was still below 160 and I was averaging 21.0 MPH. At that point I knew I had just over 6 miles left which was into the wind, and slightly uphill. I mentally decided to try to finish as close to 21.0 overall as possible. Unfortunately I needed to go under an overpass soon after = I had to cross two stop lights. I was .76 through that mile, averaging a 2:51 speed in frick'n hit BOTH lights red going through, and the second one is right before a small hill. My split for that mile was 3:42 = I lost almost a full minute just bc of stop lights (My overall average dropped to 20.8)Hey Culdeus: It's on
Sand
Footballguy
Awesome ride, man. I'm up with taking on Culdeus (and watching him drop us at mile .5). I have been riding right about the same speed (my last race I averaged 21.6 with mechanical issues) - we need to ride together. Where the hell is Margaritaville?Hit the bike repair place on Monday thinking that they'd agree I spiked my derailleur hanger. Turns out I hit and bent my cable. Never even saw it. I needed a tune up, anyway. Should be back on the steed tomorrow.Never did get to run up here in Maine. Rainy, nasty weather about the time I had to go out running. Oh well - next time.pigskinliquors said:BnB: nice run! Too bad to hear about the bike course. The higher the % of the time on the bike in a tri, the better I typically do, which is most certainly the case for you as well. Gruecd: You might want to start carrying a stick like Poppa! It truly is amazing how much adrenaline a dog (or a wild boar, but that day I think I might have actually peed myself a bit as well) can give you in the middle of a run. ______________________________________________My update:I had a GREAT bike ride this morning. I haven't ridden more than 26 miles on any given ride since last February, and haven't ridden more than 26 on my road bike since last October, but headed out this morning with a goal of getting in 35+. My legs felt great through the first 5 miles, where I maintained a very consistent 20 MPH pace. With my HR still well below 150 I decided to kick it up a bit to see what I had in me (to put it into perspective, I typically get up to 160+ after 2 miles of running; and try to maintain 172-177 while racing). I jumped on the pedals and easily maintained 22 MPH for the next 15 miles, with little affect on my HR. After 31 miles my HR was still below 160 and I was averaging 21.0 MPH. At that point I knew I had just over 6 miles left which was into the wind, and slightly uphill. I mentally decided to try to finish as close to 21.0 overall as possible. Unfortunately I needed to go under an overpass soon after = I had to cross two stop lights. I was .76 through that mile, averaging a 2:51 speed in frick'n hit BOTH lights red going through, and the second one is right before a small hill. My split for that mile was 3:42 = I lost almost a full minute just bc of stop lights (My overall average dropped to 20.8)Hey Culdeus: It's on
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
fixed! He's actually tough to drop early. It's later in the day that you can take him down.
Margaritaville is more of a state of mind, than an actual place. FWIW: registration is still open for HH100 = why not join us!!!!
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Sand
Footballguy
No way I can make it over there, unfortunately. I believe my ### would fall off if I tried a century - I need to find a good saddle. Mine starts hurting at mile 20.fixed! He's actually tough to drop early. It's later in the day that you can take him down.
Took us a year to drop him out of this thread. He might be tough to shake on the bike.fixed! He's actually tough to drop early. It's later in the day that you can take him down.
wraith5
Footballguy
Nice run TM. Just for fun, I looked at what that 3 mile time (translated to a 5k of 24 even) equates to on my race pace chart:
5k - 24:00
10k - 50:13
1/2M - 1:51:14
Marathon - 3:53:33
The_Man
Footballguy
The only difference is that instead of continuing to run at that pace for another 26 minutes, or 1 hour 27 minutes, or 3 hours and and 29 minutes, I had to dump half a bottle of water on my head and then go into my cooling routine -- come inside the house, crank down the thermostat so the AC kicks on, turn the kitchen ceiling fan on high, then collapse into the chair that I strategically position right above the AC vent underneath the fan.When my 6-year-old comes down for breakfast and sees me sitting there, she immediately goes back to her room for a sweatshirt.In my defense, it was something like 75 degrees this morning with humidity higher than that.
wraith5
Footballguy
couldn't get out for a run yesterday, so did my speed workout this morning.
1 mile warm-up/cool-down, then 3 x 1600 = 7:25, 7:23, 7:29 (on a 7:27 goal). 1 minute RI between 1 & 2, and 2 minute RI between 2 & 3 (just needed that extra minute this morning). The last repeat on my speedwork always seems impossible right before I start it - guess that means I'm pushing myself at about the right pace. It's also VERY helpful to know I'm going to publish my results to this crowd.
I did the same workout on 7/7, and my repeat results were pretty much the same (7:22, 7:30, 7:29). The good news is that I took much longer between sets last time (.25 mile recover, mostly walking) and my HR was actually a little lower this time.
Gotta get my tempo run in tomorrow or Friday (most likely Friday, when my wife will be home to watch "the Little Wraiths") and I'm planning a 17 miler for this weekend. I haven't run that far since August of 2006!!!
1 mile warm-up/cool-down, then 3 x 1600 = 7:25, 7:23, 7:29 (on a 7:27 goal). 1 minute RI between 1 & 2, and 2 minute RI between 2 & 3 (just needed that extra minute this morning). The last repeat on my speedwork always seems impossible right before I start it - guess that means I'm pushing myself at about the right pace. It's also VERY helpful to know I'm going to publish my results to this crowd.
I did the same workout on 7/7, and my repeat results were pretty much the same (7:22, 7:30, 7:29). The good news is that I took much longer between sets last time (.25 mile recover, mostly walking) and my HR was actually a little lower this time.
Gotta get my tempo run in tomorrow or Friday (most likely Friday, when my wife will be home to watch "the Little Wraiths") and I'm planning a 17 miler for this weekend. I haven't run that far since August of 2006!!!
Wow! Good luck!!! What does the weather report look like? My plan calls for 14 miles this weekend. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the middle 60s. I haven't run that far, uh, ever. We'll see how it goes. The girlfriend wants to rollerblade while I run...there's no way I stop this run short.wraith5 said:
tri-man 47
Footballguy
I hope to throw in a long (16-18 mile) run this weekend also. Heading to Rochester, NY for a wedding next Friday (wife's friend's daughter 
) and found a little 5K in a nearby town for Saturday morning (rest of the day will be wine tasting through the Finger [:finger!:] Lakes region with a group). Should be fun to just pop in and catch that race. But looking ahead, I'm eyeing the Grand Rapids marathon on October 18 ...a very good course that I generally know in my hometown. I'm on run-focused training now, so I'll see how quickly my mileage builds and whether some long runs feel comfortable. Back at it today after the race weekend ...8 miles, with 6 at a strong tempo.
) and found a little 5K in a nearby town for Saturday morning (rest of the day will be wine tasting through the Finger [:finger!:] Lakes region with a group). Should be fun to just pop in and catch that race. But looking ahead, I'm eyeing the Grand Rapids marathon on October 18 ...a very good course that I generally know in my hometown. I'm on run-focused training now, so I'll see how quickly my mileage builds and whether some long runs feel comfortable. Back at it today after the race weekend ...8 miles, with 6 at a strong tempo.
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
With as flat as that course looks, fast as you've been running, and as old as you are; this could easily be a BM qualifier for us (actually you, but we'd vicariously live through you!!).I hope to throw in a long (16-18 mile) run this weekend also. Heading to Rochester, NY for a wedding next Friday (wife's friend's daughter
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Smilies added. But you had me at "us."Your point is well-taken, though. My recent 1/2-marathon time converts to about 3:32 (with proper training). I need a sub-3:36 for Boston 2010, but a sub-3:46 for Boston 2011 (new age bracket), and this race would work for both! Gosh, I'm getting ("getting?") old.With as flat as that course looks, fast as you've been running :X , and as old as you are
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
Smilies added. But you had me at "us."Your point is well-taken, though. My recent 1/2-marathon time converts to about 3:32 (with proper training). I need a sub-3:36 for Boston 2010, but a sub-3:46 for Boston 2011 (new age bracket), and this race would work for both! Gosh, I'm getting ("getting?") old.With as flat as that course looks
I turn 43 tomorrow = I'm one year away from getting myself at the starting line of a marathon with a realistic chance of qualifying (at 45 = 3:30 needed). The reason I'm shooting for an Ultra this year (instead of a marathon) is to see if I can't learn new training methods to keep me injury free at high mileage, for a run at a chance at Boston in 2011.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
BTW, ultra-runners, I saw a magazine-promo recently for socks from Injinji ...they're like gloves (vs. mittens) for the feet, which helps prevent blisters.
Also, tri race pics are out. You can thank me for these pics (swim in particular) of her. (Don't know who the gal in blue is interrupting our girl's photo spread.) I'll have them work on better lighting for the swim pics next year. Seeing this gal in her suit before the race made my tri-gear go quattro.
Also, tri race pics are out. You can thank me for these pics (swim in particular) of her. (Don't know who the gal in blue is interrupting our girl's photo spread.) I'll have them work on better lighting for the swim pics next year. Seeing this gal in her suit before the race made my tri-gear go quattro.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I bought a pair of those when I was up in Oregon in July, and have worn them for my long runs and the marathon ever since (and bought another pair). They take a little getting used to, but I like them. I get a hot spot between the two smallest toes on my left foot, and they have kept that under control. I don't think they would be as good as my DryMax for wet conditions, but I haven't seen rain for 4-5 months, so haven't tested yet.As for your pics, well, not your pics, but of your friend:
gruecd
Footballguy
Hey, guys. Just got back a little while ago from the Brewers game. They were winning 9-0 after three innings, and yet they still managed to make it a game, needing Hoffman to pitch the ninth to save the 12-9 win. Geez.
Anyway....heading out at 8 PM with a buddy for 9-10 miles. An easy 5-8 for me tomorrow, and then a shorter "long" run on Saturday because it's a recovery week for me, so only 14 miles. But next week's gonna be a tough one:
M: 6 miles + 6 x 100M strides
T: Tempo 12 miles w/ 7 @ HMP
W: 5 easy
T: 12
F & S: Ragnar Relay - Three legs, 20.6 total miles (6.6, 6.8, and 7.2)
S: Rest
Total mileage = 55.6
Wraith - Way to HTFU with your intervals! And good luck with the tempo run tomorrow and your 17 this weekend!
Keggers - Make sure you get out there nice and early for your 14. It's supposed to be pretty warm this weekend.
tri-man - Good luck on your long run, too, and on your 5K. Did I tell you that Grand Rapids is my back-up plan in case it's too warm in Chicago??
pigskin - Assuming we all get our BQ's, could be a helluva FBG get-together in 2011, huh?
The_Man - Nice job on your 3-miler!
I'll report back after tonight's run. Have a great evening, everybody!
Anyway....heading out at 8 PM with a buddy for 9-10 miles. An easy 5-8 for me tomorrow, and then a shorter "long" run on Saturday because it's a recovery week for me, so only 14 miles. But next week's gonna be a tough one:
M: 6 miles + 6 x 100M strides
T: Tempo 12 miles w/ 7 @ HMP
W: 5 easy
T: 12
F & S: Ragnar Relay - Three legs, 20.6 total miles (6.6, 6.8, and 7.2)
S: Rest
Total mileage = 55.6
Wraith - Way to HTFU with your intervals! And good luck with the tempo run tomorrow and your 17 this weekend!
Keggers - Make sure you get out there nice and early for your 14. It's supposed to be pretty warm this weekend.
tri-man - Good luck on your long run, too, and on your 5K. Did I tell you that Grand Rapids is my back-up plan in case it's too warm in Chicago??
pigskin - Assuming we all get our BQ's, could be a helluva FBG get-together in 2011, huh?
The_Man - Nice job on your 3-miler!
I'll report back after tonight's run. Have a great evening, everybody!
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Just finished 6.5 miles, 1/2 road 1/2 trail, in about 87 degrees....damn that's brutal. I returned to my office to wrap up a few things afterwards to find a nice cold Mirror Pond Pale Ale in the fridge, so feeling better already! Legs are still really heavy, especially early in the run, but I was able to get into a groove about 1/2 way through. Think I'll take two days off, maybe mix in a little hike if anything on Saturday, before heading out for about 18 on Sunday.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
How many places did it cost you putting on those gloves?
Work and working out is keeping me from here and man there is a lot going on. Good week for me including swims of 3,000 & 2,000 yards, a dynomite bike last night with my little triathlete in training and a fast 5-miler on Tuesday Night.Heading "up north" this weekend where I'll get in (hopefully) a great trail run throughout a 750 acre private game club up in Grayling which includes rounding 3 lakes, some killer hills and about a 1/4 of the place was hit by a forest fire last spring.
jmcc
Footballguy
Set a new record for me today. I did a 5k in 33mins. This was on a treadmill but still is the fastest I have done a 5k. Tomorrow I will be hitting the elyptical and I hope to do 6 miles Saturday before going to the Dbacks/Dodgers game. I figure I can drink more if I get a nice long run in. My stress test is scheduled for next Wed. I feel fine but I am still going to do it. Just for peace of mind if nothing else. I have also always felt I run out of breath faster then the avg guy. Hopefully this test will tell me if I am correct in that assumption.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Sand
Footballguy
How many places did it cost you putting on those gloves?
Looks like mine are out, as well. Why do I look like I run like a duck in that first pic? Egads. I did happen to run into her before the start. Talk about distracting. There was one other who flew by me on the run, and I can't find her. Even hotter (dagnabit - musta been a relay).(And one can see that I did not wear gloves - was much better than I thought).
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wraith5
Footballguy
I'll be running on Sunday, and it should be 66 - 70 degrees with about 80% humidity for the bulk of the run. I'm hoping to get started close to 6am, since I'll be meeting friends for lunch down in Wrigleyville before the Cubs game. Good luck with your run!!
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Good catch! Zero. :finger:How many places did it cost you putting on those gloves?
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For you tri folks and runners who don't want to screw with race belts. I've been using Loctite Spray as an adhesive to attached my number to my race jersey. Tested it out on an 800 yard swim the other day and it held perfectly. It will leave a residue on the fabric after you peel off the number. Most of it goes away with goo-be-gone and wash but not all of it, so i wouldn't recommend it on your Sunday best. I've tried 3m spray and it goes on alot gooier. I think I might make a template or two to just apply it to the outside edges with a dab in the middle.
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