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A few of us use the Hal Higdon training programs ...easy to find on-line. 3 runs a week is good (I'd lean toward 4 rather than 2). Try to make one run a long run. Back off a bit every third week. Especially for the next couple months, just keep it slow and let the benefits of the long, slow run do their thing in terms of building your aerobic engine. This is a great time, also, to mix in some strength training and other cross training.
Nice job BoomBoom. Taking water is a learned experience (one I haven't mastered yet). I gave up trying to do it on the run and just walk through gulping it down so I at least make sure I get some.BoomBoom said:
Sell them at Walmart for $11. I personally sport one similar to this that has been on loan to me from work for about a year as I continue to demo the product to make sure it holds up to the rigors of training.Sean said:
Bought a box of Gu gels on Amazon cheap last year, still have 5 left. Don't use them much but agree wit everyone on the Hammer Gels. The Gu ones sit like lead in my stomach, Hammer Gels seem to go down smooth and not cause any issues.
I am a fan of Hal Higdons plans. They really helped and I found they were not overwhelming.
No although I am friends with an ultra guy who does it and his feet are flat tore up after a 100 miler. Have no idea why you would want to do this but then I don't get the whole barefoot running thing either. The shoe degradation alone would be enough for me. If I'm dropping $100+ on a pair of shoes (typically x 2 for rotation) I want them to last as long as possible. I've also struggled enough with blisters to not want to add another potential avenue for them to creep back into my training but to each their own. Good luck with that.
So much stupid in this...here is a tip to here Preacher...sit this girl down and explain that a bib number is not taking the mark of the beast.
I don't have a problem with her not running. Lot of folks would do the same round these parts. She's being true to her conviction, kind of applaud her for it.
Then...a whole lot of stupid there too.
And yes...this was also stupid on the part of the organizers not being able to get a new number...another very easy solution.
Very nice!!FUBAR said:
Hang 10 said:
Solid workout though!Hang 10 said:
When I plug the 1:12 quarter into http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/
it gives me an estimate 2:38 1/2 and 5:52 mile. I guess I was slow on the 1/2s, but for the miles it's worth noting that while the 1/4s and 1/2s were on the track, the miles were on the road from and back to work. It also gives me a 20:22 on the 5k which I'm hoping to beat next weekend.
Just remember we're talking a 16 year old girl here. Not the deepest thinkers on the planet (then again I was a complete idiot at 16, too). Not a terrible or brilliant decision - just one driven by emotion, which teenage girls have in abundance. This won't ruin her life in any way, so no biggie.
I think you're OK starting back slowly, but as soon as you get back from a run, soak your foot up to the calf in a 5-gallon pail of ice water to get the resulting swelling down immediately.
My psoas it tight as hell right now and contributing to my lingering hip flexor issues. My MT massaged it last night, which basically consisted of her trying to push her finger directly through my stomach. Pleasant.
I've been feeling rather listless and tight since my race sequence ended (the marathons, then a 5K) ...also a tired feeling. I actually had a great 11 miler last Sunday, including a hard 3 mile pop in the middle (7:16s). But I think my body is trying to convince me to back off and rest for a bit before getting into a steady, but easy, winter groove. Hang 10, you had a lot of hard training and great racing over recent months ...your body might be seeking some rest as well.
That does suck, but he has an awesome two years ahead of him. Can't remember if I asked this before, is he running track in the spring or is rowing a spring sport? I've been able to find 6 indoor open track events over the winter for my son and he is really excited about them. More so the relays than individual events. He has already begun to talk to his team mates to get relay teams set up. The first event in early December has a coed 4x800 and its a true open event for all ages. He will likely run the open 400 at that event too. Its at the University of Michigan's indoor track. The 5 other events are only for high school aged kids and are held a local community college. If your son is going to run track, I'd suggest Googling up events in your area.
So we're both racing half marathons on the same day and you're already starting with the excuses!
His school doesn't have indoor or spring track. Rowing is a spring sport, and he'll spend the entire winter on the erg and lifting - though I have told him he has to run at least 3 times a week and maybe more, at least until the spring crew season really gets rolling.
Thanks Gru!gruecd said:
Sorry to hear, but I heard about this turkey trot that's gotten fairly big in recent years if he wants another shot at finishing the year on a good note.
This stupid thing has come out of nowhere... Wed night I noticed that ache in the ball of my foot again, so I've shut it down immediately. Thankfully I recognized it a lot sooner than I did back in April/May, so I will be fine. Just need to chill and take it easy. It's maybe a 1 on a scale of 1-10 and already feels better today than it did yesterday. Just paranoia more than anything. I have nothing to gain and everything to lose by running right now, so on the shelf I go.
Yep, definitely sounds like another one got hooked. Nice job man.
