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Ran a 10k in June (9 Viewers)
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Darrinll40
Footballguy
Your welcome. Good tip on the aero bars, I will stay away from them.
wraith5
Footballguy
I noticed the bikes you linked have the "T" style handles like a mountain bike as opposed to the drops like a road bike - is that something you want? If you plan to do more upright riding, but want to have the drops as well, I would take a look at something like this . Like my bike (Fantom Cross), it has 2 sets of brakes, which I absolutely love. ETA: As far as buying local so you can get your bike serviced, I have mine worked on every season by the LBS and buy a fair amount of stuff from them. Other than some dirty looks from the owner (who is either pissed I didn't buy the 50lb hybrid he wanted to sell me, or is just generally an unhappy guy... or just doesn't like me) I get the same service as anyone else.
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Darrinll40
Footballguy
I have no idea what I want and am open to suggestion, though being able to ride upright at times does seem nice. Whatever I buy I will probably have to learn everything so I can do basic maintenance and repair at home. Especially if bought online.
wraith5
Footballguy
I forced myself to the pool at lunch and did 5x 400M. I was definitely NOT feeling it today and it showed in my slow times (the last 2 repeats were about 10 minutes each, or 1:17/100 yards 
). I had a little discomfort in my left shoulder, but nothing significant. Should be fine in a couple of days.
Glad I did it, but gladder (more glad?) it's done.
Not sure if I mentioned this before, but after my last tri, the strap on my goggles snapped in 1/2. No idea how that could have happened. I used duct tape to hold it together, which worked for a couple of sessions but came apart again today. Good training in case I get some water in there during a race I suppose.
After the last tri I also blew out my front tube (hard enough to knock the tire out of the rim where it popped) and my Garmin chest strap stopped working (hoping it's just a battery issue). If I didn't know any better, I'd think someone was trying to send me a message.
). I had a little discomfort in my left shoulder, but nothing significant. Should be fine in a couple of days.Glad I did it, but gladder (more glad?) it's done.
Not sure if I mentioned this before, but after my last tri, the strap on my goggles snapped in 1/2. No idea how that could have happened. I used duct tape to hold it together, which worked for a couple of sessions but came apart again today. Good training in case I get some water in there during a race I suppose.
After the last tri I also blew out my front tube (hard enough to knock the tire out of the rim where it popped) and my Garmin chest strap stopped working (hoping it's just a battery issue). If I didn't know any better, I'd think someone was trying to send me a message.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
Sorry if I am boring everyone with the bike stuff. I just want to be sure I am spending my money wisely and you guys know more about bikes than anyone else I know.
Right now it is between the Nouvo and the Acele.
Oh and it is also a very slow day at the school. A lot of summer days are like this.
Right now it is between the Nouvo and the Acele.
Oh and it is also a very slow day at the school. A lot of summer days are like this.
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Since you live in Florida, there's absolutely no reason to get bike with a triple crankset. It's a huge maintenance issue for gearing that you'll never use. Stick with a double crankset. If you're going to be riding hills and are concerned, look for a compact crankset.
Sand
Footballguy
And to answer if it is worth $130, I'd say yes. You really don't need or want a triple. The Nuovo is 8 speed - 8 speed is harder to find parts for and repair. Acele is 9 - parts all over the place for that. There is a big step up in quality between those components - a 105 rear derailleur is a big step over Sora. And note the difference in the shifters. The Acele has integrated shifters right next to the brakes. The Nuovo isn't nearly as nice a shifting mechanism, IMO.If you do go that route I *think* you'd be best in a 56, but perhaps Pigskin and BnB can offer a more informed opinion.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
To make it easier on them to advise me I am posting the measurements and the size recommendations again.
El Floppo
Footballguy
The bike guys will know better- but I remember the geometries meaning more than the straight dimensions. The same "size" bikes in different brands fit really different as a result.A good reason for buying a bike you've actually test-ridden.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
Unfortunately there is not a dealer around here that sells the Gavin brand. I did call them but they don't sell the kind of bike I am looking for.
gruecd
Footballguy
Hey, guys. Haven't been on for a couple of days. Woke up at 5 AM on Saturday morning to do my 21-miler, but it was raining and thundering, so I decided to flip-flop with Sunday (rest day) and go back to bed. I did, however, get out for my first bike ride, logging a relatively easy 12+ miles at 17.6 MPH. (As an aside, I took the bike over by my buddy's place last night. He put me on the trainer and said that the 64cm was definitely the right choice. So there. 
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Up around 8 on Sunday morning to do the long run. Sucked. Was supposed to do 21, and the plan was to do a 12-mile loop, stop back at the house to refill with Gatorade, then back out for the last 9. It was warm and humid, and I had my 20-ounce handheld sucked dry by mile 8, so I stopped at a gas station to refill it with water, which I proceeded to finish over the next 4 miles. Drank about 16 more ounces of Gatorade, refilled the bottle, and then headed back out. Made it about 3 more miles before calling it a day. I'd already run 47 miles prior to Sunday's run, and my legs were just shot. So I've made the executive decision to scale back from Pfitz 18/70 to 18/55, and I'll just add a few miles here and there when I'm feeling good. Amazingly, I probably consumed 75+ ounces of fluids, and I still lost 3-4 pounds on the run.
Tonight was an easy 6-mile recovery run, and tomorrow I'm going to head out super early for 14. Trying to front-load my week so my legs are good and rested for Sunday's half marathon with wraith in Chicago. Not sure what I'm gonna do yet in terms of race strategy. Early forecast calling for low 60s at the start, but humid. I'll probably just play it by ear, especially since I anticipate getting little, if any, sleep on Friday night.
Now it's time to go back and read the last 2 pages....
)Up around 8 on Sunday morning to do the long run. Sucked. Was supposed to do 21, and the plan was to do a 12-mile loop, stop back at the house to refill with Gatorade, then back out for the last 9. It was warm and humid, and I had my 20-ounce handheld sucked dry by mile 8, so I stopped at a gas station to refill it with water, which I proceeded to finish over the next 4 miles. Drank about 16 more ounces of Gatorade, refilled the bottle, and then headed back out. Made it about 3 more miles before calling it a day. I'd already run 47 miles prior to Sunday's run, and my legs were just shot. So I've made the executive decision to scale back from Pfitz 18/70 to 18/55, and I'll just add a few miles here and there when I'm feeling good. Amazingly, I probably consumed 75+ ounces of fluids, and I still lost 3-4 pounds on the run.
Tonight was an easy 6-mile recovery run, and tomorrow I'm going to head out super early for 14. Trying to front-load my week so my legs are good and rested for Sunday's half marathon with wraith in Chicago. Not sure what I'm gonna do yet in terms of race strategy. Early forecast calling for low 60s at the start, but humid. I'll probably just play it by ear, especially since I anticipate getting little, if any, sleep on Friday night.
Now it's time to go back and read the last 2 pages....
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gruecd
Footballguy
liquors - I don't know which one I like more, your race report or your "mini-van incidents." Have a safe trip!
Duck - You can have those trail races! No, thanks. But FANTASTIC job out there, and nice work on the RR.
D-house - Congrats on the 10-miler!
2Young - Glad to hear the ankle's getting better. Cool story about your daughter at the tri.
Ned - Good luck with the training!
wraith - Nice job on that 10-miler. Let me know if you're interested in doing a super easy 2-3 miles on Saturday afternoon to shake the legs out. By the way, I do think I'd post more if it wasn't for all the stupid tri talk....but maybe that's the point.....
FUBAR - Like I told Duck, you guys can have the trails. Great race!
The_Man - Solid weekend of training.
Ivan - I forgot that you're doing TCM. I've gotta get back there one of these years. That 27-lap 9-miler sounds miserable, by the way.
Floppo - Good to hear from you, man. Wishing you the best.
The Third - Nice job on the hill repeats, and good luck in the 5K.
Darrin - I sent you a FB message r.e. the bike.
Have a safe trip!Duck - You can have those trail races! No, thanks. But FANTASTIC job out there, and nice work on the RR.
D-house - Congrats on the 10-miler!
2Young - Glad to hear the ankle's getting better. Cool story about your daughter at the tri.
Ned - Good luck with the training!
wraith - Nice job on that 10-miler. Let me know if you're interested in doing a super easy 2-3 miles on Saturday afternoon to shake the legs out. By the way, I do think I'd post more if it wasn't for all the stupid tri talk....but maybe that's the point.....
FUBAR - Like I told Duck, you guys can have the trails. Great race!
The_Man - Solid weekend of training.
Ivan - I forgot that you're doing TCM. I've gotta get back there one of these years. That 27-lap 9-miler sounds miserable, by the way.
Floppo - Good to hear from you, man. Wishing you the best.
The Third - Nice job on the hill repeats, and good luck in the 5K.
Darrin - I sent you a FB message r.e. the bike.
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mr. furley
Footballguy
:sigh:
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
There he is!
wraith5
Footballguy
grue - I gotta say, I admire the hell out of the fact that you went back through the thread, caught up, and commented on most/all that went on for everybody. THAT'S outstanding work!
I wouldn't mind getting out for a short run on Saturday, but we need to come up with our timing & gameplan. I may be at the zoo with my kids & some friends during the day (In Brookfield, very close to Tri-man's place) until we head to the expo.
FWIW, I'm seeing 69/85 and mostly sunny for Sunday.
I wouldn't mind getting out for a short run on Saturday, but we need to come up with our timing & gameplan. I may be at the zoo with my kids & some friends during the day (In Brookfield, very close to Tri-man's place) until we head to the expo.
FWIW, I'm seeing 69/85 and mostly sunny for Sunday.
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
Hey All! Day one of our road trip is in the books, and we are more than half way to WI (cooler weather!)
Darrin: Spend the extra cash to go to 105, and purchase a 56 cm (safe).
BnB: lol; you giving advice to people to not push it in this weather!
El Floppo: Great to have you back in the thread. So sorry for all you've had to go through
Wraith: Working through this crap will only make you stronger!!
Fubar: Great race report, and I'd LOVE to see pic's of the finish!!
Furley: Thanks for keeping us posted
Gruecd: no clue how you are putting that many miles in in the heat. Stay thirsty hydrated my friend!
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I ended up 7th out of 25 in my age group, just 1:40 out of 4th place. I spent all day catching up to the three right in front of me but couldn't make up for my near-drowning experience. My bike time was 2nd in age group, my run 7th, and my transitions the same or better than the four people in front of me. My swim rank was 9th worst in age group
The sad part is that I was actually feeling confident about the swim, it was the run I was struggling with.
Darrin: Spend the extra cash to go to 105, and purchase a 56 cm (safe).
BnB: lol; you giving advice to people to not push it in this weather!
El Floppo: Great to have you back in the thread. So sorry for all you've had to go through
Wraith: Working through this crap will only make you stronger!!
Fubar: Great race report, and I'd LOVE to see pic's of the finish!!
Furley: Thanks for keeping us posted
Gruecd: no clue how you are putting that many miles in in the heat. Stay thirsty hydrated my friend!
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I ended up 7th out of 25 in my age group, just 1:40 out of 4th place. I spent all day catching up to the three right in front of me but couldn't make up for my near-drowning experience. My bike time was 2nd in age group, my run 7th, and my transitions the same or better than the four people in front of me. My swim rank was 9th worst in age group
The sad part is that I was actually feeling confident about the swim, it was the run I was struggling with.Darrinll40
Footballguy
I bought the Gavin Acele, though I found a seller that doesn't charge tax or standard shipping. And it came with a free helmet.
Thanks for all the advice
Thanks for all the advice
FUBAR
Footballguy
for that kind of money, you could do better. Seems like a decent deal, I'll bookmark that site.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
You're an animal.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
Darrinll40
Footballguy
Yes he is, I see him as a fuzzy squirrel.You're an animal.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
Darrinll40
Footballguy
On the drive to work this morning I started stressing about the bike. Not about buying it, but putting it together and making it work. Will my local shop know that it was me that called for bike prices and put it together wrong? Sometimes it sucks to be paranoid.
pmbrown_22
Footballguy
not sure how you do the quick turnarounds like that, but it is impressive. Also, I am with you on the 18/70 cutback to the 18/55. So far, I am still doing the 70, but have thought hard about dropping down to 55. This week will tell the tale as I am supposed to do 68 so we shall see. It is not easy and the time/energy it takes to do all the long weekday runs is really taking its toll on my body as I probably am not getting as much sleep as I need to be. Throw in the weather and that is just another strike. As for now, i am still plowing through though and doing my best.-------------Today however, was my best run of the summer. First it was only 71 and low humidity. I was scheduled for 10 with 5 at half mary or 15K pace. For me that just means run as best you can so that you are pushing your self for the last 5 miles. And, I did it. I ran the first five miles between 8:00 and 8:30, then the last 5 miles between 7:00 and 7:30. I have to look at the official data, but I was getting some pretty good splits coming back home. Just good to know that I can still push myself a bit and not struggle with it. My breathing was just easier and I felt better without all the humidity. heck, I did not even sweat all that much.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
Darrinll40
Footballguy
Just a few more bike questions, now that I dropped my fortune into one.
1. Is it possible to get on manual for bike repair like Big Blue Book, or should I find one that is specific to my bike?
2. What is the best tool kit to get?
3. Should I carry a spare tube at all times?
4. Is a behind seat bag best for carrying stuff like tubes?
TIA.
1. Is it possible to get on manual for bike repair like Big Blue Book, or should I find one that is specific to my bike?
2. What is the best tool kit to get?
3. Should I carry a spare tube at all times?
4. Is a behind seat bag best for carrying stuff like tubes?
TIA.
The_Man
Footballguy
Great job, PMB. There's no question the weather has been making it impossible to attain maximum performance. Glad to see you crushing it again as soon as you had a fighting chance. Good luck on the 18/70 - that is insane.Grue, sounds like you made the right call on cutting back. It sucks when little things - you know, like your job and your life - interfere with running, but you are doing the right thing.Not much of a workout for me to speak of today - breezed 3 miles in the cooler air at 8:01 pace with a nice easy 141 HR. Not quite as good as the 139 HR in doing the same run and time last week, but still good for me. I inch up to 30 miles this week, then a stepback week, and then I'm done with frustratingly short 3-mile runs as I move into uncharted territory starting Aug. 9. 36 miles that week which concludes with a 7-mile 7:40 pace run Saturday, followed by 14 miles the next day. My longest run ever remains my one HM, so that will be interesting.Just trying to take it easy until then. And I've also realized that from now on, the Long Run is the pivotal run of the week for me. I have the speed I need to run a decent Marathon - even a BQ - but am starting to think I'm sadly lacking in real endurance. I'm not going to keep killing myself on a Saturday pace run if it means I come up a couple of miles short on my Sunday long run (like happened this past week).
Sand
Footballguy
1. This book is good. Also lots of good articles on the Park Tool website (Park Tool may be enough).2. I have this one. Nashbar has a decent one for cheap, as well.
3. Depends on how far you're willing to walk home. A spare tube, some levers (Pedro's big yellow plastic ones are great), and a frame pump or CO2 inflator are good things to have.
4. Sure. Most folks do it that way. Personally I have a Bento box that has my flat kit in it and use the back bag (very small) for keys, cellphone, etc. Lots of ways to do it.
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BTW, I ran into a great article on Running Hot. Amazing how the natural progression sometimes is Running Article ---> Google Images.
pmbrown_22
Footballguy
Enjoy those easy miles as once you start ramping up it does start to take it's toll on you, but it is also part of the challenge as well. As for the long runs on Sundays. I think you are right, but the combination of the days is very important. The pace day on Saturday is importance because you build up your endurance when you push through your current wall and set a new one. The Sunday long run is good because it teaches you to run on tired legs. Easier said than done, but finishing these out will help you gut out the last couple miles of the mary. Plus just being on your feet for that long is good. You will already start out with somewhat tired legs from the day before, but if you pace right you will be fine.Great job, PMB. There's no question the weather has been making it impossible to attain maximum performance. Glad to see you crushing it again as soon as you had a fighting chance. Good luck on the 18/70 - that is insane.Grue, sounds like you made the right call on cutting back. It sucks when little things - you know, like your job and your life - interfere with running, but you are doing the right thing.Not much of a workout for me to speak of today - breezed 3 miles in the cooler air at 8:01 pace with a nice easy 141 HR. Not quite as good as the 139 HR in doing the same run and time last week, but still good for me. I inch up to 30 miles this week, then a stepback week, and then I'm done with frustratingly short 3-mile runs as I move into uncharted territory starting Aug. 9. 36 miles that week which concludes with a 7-mile 7:40 pace run Saturday, followed by 14 miles the next day. My longest run ever remains my one HM, so that will be interesting.Just trying to take it easy until then. And I've also realized that from now on, the Long Run is the pivotal run of the week for me. I have the speed I need to run a decent Marathon - even a BQ - but am starting to think I'm sadly lacking in real endurance. I'm not going to keep killing myself on a Saturday pace run if it means I come up a couple of miles short on my Sunday long run (like happened this past week).not sure how you do the quick turnarounds like that, but it is impressive. Also, I am with you on the 18/70 cutback to the 18/55. So far, I am still doing the 70, but have thought hard about dropping down to 55. This week will tell the tale as I am supposed to do 68 so we shall see. It is not easy and the time/energy it takes to do all the long weekday runs is really taking its toll on my body as I probably am not getting as much sleep as I need to be. Throw in the weather and that is just another strike. As for now, i am still plowing through though and doing my best.-------------Today however, was my best run of the summer. First it was only 71 and low humidity. I was scheduled for 10 with 5 at half mary or 15K pace. For me that just means run as best you can so that you are pushing your self for the last 5 miles. And, I did it. I ran the first five miles between 8:00 and 8:30, then the last 5 miles between 7:00 and 7:30. I have to look at the official data, but I was getting some pretty good splits coming back home. Just good to know that I can still push myself a bit and not struggle with it. My breathing was just easier and I felt better without all the humidity. heck, I did not even sweat all that much.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
tri-man 47
Footballguy
I'm flexible on Saturday for getting down to the expo.
Back from a quick, two-day conference. These are my busiest work days of the year (annual audit), so still trying to catch up on the activity!
...but a big FBG man-hug to Floppo ...hope you're hanging strong after the fire, my friend.
wraith5
Footballguy
Nice job to both of you garanimals!! Today was some "light" speedwork for me - 6x 400 (400RI) at 6:36 pace. 70 degrees and 80% humidity (I'm so tired of typing those same conditions!). Hit 6:22, 6:10, 6:14, 6:30, 6:12, 6:04. Not exactly sure what happened on the 4th repeat... but whatever. Did a mile warm-up and cooldown to hit 5 miles for the day. I replaced the battery in my Garmin HR strap, but apparently that wasn't the problem. So it looks like I'm going to have to buy a new one or go without.not sure how you do the quick turnarounds like that, but it is impressive. Also, I am with you on the 18/70 cutback to the 18/55. So far, I am still doing the 70, but have thought hard about dropping down to 55. This week will tell the tale as I am supposed to do 68 so we shall see. It is not easy and the time/energy it takes to do all the long weekday runs is really taking its toll on my body as I probably am not getting as much sleep as I need to be. Throw in the weather and that is just another strike. As for now, i am still plowing through though and doing my best.-------------Today however, was my best run of the summer. First it was only 71 and low humidity. I was scheduled for 10 with 5 at half mary or 15K pace. For me that just means run as best you can so that you are pushing your self for the last 5 miles. And, I did it. I ran the first five miles between 8:00 and 8:30, then the last 5 miles between 7:00 and 7:30. I have to look at the official data, but I was getting some pretty good splits coming back home. Just good to know that I can still push myself a bit and not struggle with it. My breathing was just easier and I felt better without all the humidity. heck, I did not even sweat all that much.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
I eBayed and assembled a bike for my daughter after I was sure she was in to the whole tri thing for the long haul. I assembled it and was darn proud of myself that I used all the parts and it seemed to work fine. In September she competed in a Sprint tri relay doing the bike leg and bragged afterwards about how she went over 26 MPH on a downhill. I had this immediate sickened feeling hearing this. While I was proud as heck, I realized I was way out of my element assembling a bike and could have put her in jeopardy, and took it to a LBS that following Monday. They were more than happy to take my money and charged me for a tune and did have to adjust it a bit. Don't stress taking the bike to the shop if needed. To find a shop in your area, I'd go here. Just start a thread asking for a LBS in your area and explain what you are looking for (tell your bike story). As I recall, there is a great shop of Daytona Beach. I had a rec from BeginnerTriathlete when we were down there a while ago when I was thinking about renting a road bike. I never got there and cannot recall the name.On the drive to work this morning I started stressing about the bike. Not about buying it, but putting it together and making it work. Will my local shop know that it was me that called for bike prices and put it together wrong? Sometimes it sucks to be paranoid.
Ned
Footballguy
T minus <3hrs for my 5K tonight and I already have the jitters. I have always gotten nervous before a run ever since HS no matter if it's training or a race. I don't understand it, but it is what it is I guess.
It's much more comfortable out there compared to the past few weeks, so I'm hoping for a good run tonight.
It's much more comfortable out there compared to the past few weeks, so I'm hoping for a good run tonight.
mr. furley
Footballguy
SFBayDuck said:
i lurk and dream of re-joining the running thread but not until i am running again. one day soon.
Every run begins with one step. Just do it.SFBayDuck said:
mr. furley
Footballguy
i tell myself this every.single.day. :(Every run begins with one step. Just do it.SFBayDuck said:
The_Man
Footballguy
I picked up a new favorite quote today that might apply."Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." ~Edmund BurkeSFBayDuck said:
The_Man
Footballguy
The other thing I should probably come to terms with is that my real Marathon Pace almost certainly isn't going to be the 7:39 it would take me to qualify for Boston. I know 8:00 is a lot more realistic, and that I would fare a lot better on my Sunday long runs if I did my Saturday pace runs at 8, instead of 7:39. Hard to believe what a difference 5 little seconds per quarter mile makes.For the time being I'm going to continue training with the BQ goal pace, but am prepared to readjust if/when it makes the long runs too much of a struggle the next day. I'll make the final determination of what my Marathon goal is when I run an HM 6 weeks prior to the Mary.Enjoy those easy miles as once you start ramping up it does start to take it's toll on you, but it is also part of the challenge as well. As for the long runs on Sundays. I think you are right, but the combination of the days is very important. The pace day on Saturday is importance because you build up your endurance when you push through your current wall and set a new one. The Sunday long run is good because it teaches you to run on tired legs. Easier said than done, but finishing these out will help you gut out the last couple miles of the mary. Plus just being on your feet for that long is good. You will already start out with somewhat tired legs from the day before, but if you pace right you will be fine.Great job, PMB. There's no question the weather has been making it impossible to attain maximum performance. Glad to see you crushing it again as soon as you had a fighting chance. Good luck on the 18/70 - that is insane.Grue, sounds like you made the right call on cutting back. It sucks when little things - you know, like your job and your life - interfere with running, but you are doing the right thing.Not much of a workout for me to speak of today - breezed 3 miles in the cooler air at 8:01 pace with a nice easy 141 HR. Not quite as good as the 139 HR in doing the same run and time last week, but still good for me. I inch up to 30 miles this week, then a stepback week, and then I'm done with frustratingly short 3-mile runs as I move into uncharted territory starting Aug. 9. 36 miles that week which concludes with a 7-mile 7:40 pace run Saturday, followed by 14 miles the next day. My longest run ever remains my one HM, so that will be interesting.Just trying to take it easy until then. And I've also realized that from now on, the Long Run is the pivotal run of the week for me. I have the speed I need to run a decent Marathon - even a BQ - but am starting to think I'm sadly lacking in real endurance. I'm not going to keep killing myself on a Saturday pace run if it means I come up a couple of miles short on my Sunday long run (like happened this past week).not sure how you do the quick turnarounds like that, but it is impressive. Also, I am with you on the 18/70 cutback to the 18/55. So far, I am still doing the 70, but have thought hard about dropping down to 55. This week will tell the tale as I am supposed to do 68 so we shall see. It is not easy and the time/energy it takes to do all the long weekday runs is really taking its toll on my body as I probably am not getting as much sleep as I need to be. Throw in the weather and that is just another strike. As for now, i am still plowing through though and doing my best.-------------Today however, was my best run of the summer. First it was only 71 and low humidity. I was scheduled for 10 with 5 at half mary or 15K pace. For me that just means run as best you can so that you are pushing your self for the last 5 miles. And, I did it. I ran the first five miles between 8:00 and 8:30, then the last 5 miles between 7:00 and 7:30. I have to look at the official data, but I was getting some pretty good splits coming back home. Just good to know that I can still push myself a bit and not struggle with it. My breathing was just easier and I felt better without all the humidity. heck, I did not even sweat all that much.6 AM....less than 12 hours since I finished last night's 6-miler, and I've already got 14 miles in the books (8:10 pace).I need a nap.....
Darrinll40
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I've been meaning to do this, because every once in awhile my HR drops to 50 something on my Garmin for a period of time in the middle of a run, and then jumps back up to where it actually is. I've been assuming it's probably a dying battery, and actually didn't wear my HR strap for most of my runs over the last month, but did for the race last weekend (and it did that weird drop at one point in the race). How was yours acting up (I'm sure it's in the thread here somewhere, but my notebook is very out of date).
Darrinll40
Footballguy
I tried wearing my Garmin HRM but after several 10 mile runs it claimed my HR never got above 75. It now sits on a shelf and has for over a year.
wraith5
Footballguy
It just stopped working completely.
mr. furley
Footballguy
damn. that's good.I picked up a new favorite quote today that might apply."Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." ~Edmund BurkeSFBayDuck said:i lurk and dream of re-joining the running thread but not until i am running again. one day soon.
i lurk and dream of re-joining the running thread but not until i am running again. one day soon.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
I think I am in a funk. Can't figure out if it is a lack of something to shoot for after training for the HIM (even though I have sprints left in Aug/Sept plus the dirt relay) or if it is being up in the air about the hand injury or both. I am sitting here watching the Tiger game and am constantly bothered by the fact that I didn't train today. Is there some kind of post big event hangover I need to know about? You'd think I'd like the break, but it is driving me 
As for the hand, it is more sore since I have taken the time off the Doc recommended. I have to head out of town for a few days and am going to get back to swimming on Friday (I can't wait until I see the hand surgeon on 8/5 to get back in the pool). I am also going to do a real training day on Saturday with, I think, a simulated sprint bike/run brick. It'll be weird knocking out the workout so quick. Last time I was at the park I am planning on training at I did a brick of 44 miles ridden, 7 ran. 12 or so rode, 3 to 4 mile ran is going to be a bit 
As for the hand, it is more sore since I have taken the time off the Doc recommended. I have to head out of town for a few days and am going to get back to swimming on Friday (I can't wait until I see the hand surgeon on 8/5 to get back in the pool). I am also going to do a real training day on Saturday with, I think, a simulated sprint bike/run brick. It'll be weird knocking out the workout so quick. Last time I was at the park I am planning on training at I did a brick of 44 miles ridden, 7 ran. 12 or so rode, 3 to 4 mile ran is going to be a bit
tri-man 47
Footballguy
So stand your lazy butt up between innings and do some squats! Build the legs up for the hilly DWD course (which I was reviewing today for a bit :can'twaitI think I am in a funk. Can't figure out if it is a lack of something to shoot for after training for the HIM (even though I have sprints left in Aug/Sept plus the dirt relay) or if it is being up in the air about the hand injury or both. I am sitting here watching the Tiger game and am constantly bothered by the fact that I didn't train today. Is there some kind of post big event hangover I need to know about? You'd think I'd like the break, but it is driving me
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