Ran a 10k in June (3 Viewers)

[tri-man 47]

Not sure what I was thinking or accomplished tonite.9 miles @ 9:29 pace. Bounced between zone 2 and 3 with portions in zone 4. I think all of the miles were within +/- 5 secs of the pace except for one 9:50 and one 9:10 mile. Really didn't feel like running and the legs were sore. Fortunately a 9 miler feels like what a 3 mile run used to. Should have run this slower, but I wanted to get it done. Way overdressed for the occasion and the humidity had to be near 100% with mist in the air.

Running through the discomfort has its benefits, given the task ahead.--sports_fan, I agree with Ned. Also, your run training might be getting ahead of your muscle development, so you're getting easily fatigued. A little strength work and some run-rest might help.

 

[gruecd]

Another beautiful December morning (30 degrees, light & variable winds), but I couldn't drag my ### out of bed to run. Trying to listen to my body and give it the break that it apparently wants/needs, but I hate missing out on weather like this. Was planning on going 10/5/15 the next three days, but I won't have time for 10 tonight, so maybe I'll just go 7/8/15 or something like that instead.

I've been getting decent weekly mileage (low 50s), but like I posted on Facebook this morning, it's interesting how much of a struggle it's been since I got the sub-3. I know I've been doing the yoga classes and the swim clinic and stuff, too, but whereas it was relatively "easy" to crank out 70+ miles/week when I was training for Milwaukee, it's really hard finding the motivation for those longer runs when I'm not chasing any big running goals anymore.

Does that make sense?

 

[sho nuff]

Needed to sneak in a run in while in Knoxville, thunderstorms all day...so I saw a clearing on the radar and went for it.

3.12 miles in 24:47, had it been, an official race would destroy my previous PR of 27:00.

Not 5 minutes after grtting inside...a downpour and some lightning.

 

[Ned]

Another beautiful December morning (30 degrees, light & variable winds), but I couldn't drag my ### out of bed to run. Trying to listen to my body and give it the break that it apparently wants/needs, but I hate missing out on weather like this. Was planning on going 10/5/15 the next three days, but I won't have time for 10 tonight, so maybe I'll just go 7/8/15 or something like that instead. I've been getting decent weekly mileage (low 50s), but like I posted on Facebook this morning, it's interesting how much of a struggle it's been since I got the sub-3. I know I've been doing the yoga classes and the swim clinic and stuff, too, but whereas it was relatively "easy" to crank out 70+ miles/week when I was training for Milwaukee, it's really hard finding the motivation for those longer runs when I'm not chasing any big running goals anymore.Does that make sense?

Absolutely. Being hyper focused on a big goal goes a long ways in the motivation department. I think it's perfectly reasonable to not be as motivated when you're staring at a big challenge ahead. You're maintenance routine is bigger than most of our actual marathon training plans. To that extent, I'm right there with you. If I don't pick a future race and then build a detailed daily training plan for that race, I'd find a ton of excuses to blow off runs, shorten them, go half ###, etc.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Another beautiful December morning (30 degrees, light & variable winds), but I couldn't drag my ### out of bed to run. Trying to listen to my body and give it the break that it apparently wants/needs, but I hate missing out on weather like this. Was planning on going 10/5/15 the next three days, but I won't have time for 10 tonight, so maybe I'll just go 7/8/15 or something like that instead. I've been getting decent weekly mileage (low 50s), but like I posted on Facebook this morning, it's interesting how much of a struggle it's been since I got the sub-3. I know I've been doing the yoga classes and the swim clinic and stuff, too, but whereas it was relatively "easy" to crank out 70+ miles/week when I was training for Milwaukee, it's really hard finding the motivation for those longer runs when I'm not chasing any big running goals anymore.Does that make sense?

I thought Houston was for fun. It would appear you are still in serious training mode. Unless I missed some sort of break, it seems like you never took the time to rest up and celebrate. On a much smaller scale, I think this is what I missed last year. I was so intent on hitting the annual goals I'd set for myself, that I beat myself down when I should have been resting up. Now, I have gone way overboard this year by backing things down too much and eating and drinking way too much, but I expect to begin the punishment anew after the first of the year.

 

[BassNBrew]

Another beautiful December morning (30 degrees, light & variable winds), but I couldn't drag my ### out of bed to run. Trying to listen to my body and give it the break that it apparently wants/needs, but I hate missing out on weather like this. Was planning on going 10/5/15 the next three days, but I won't have time for 10 tonight, so maybe I'll just go 7/8/15 or something like that instead. I've been getting decent weekly mileage (low 50s), but like I posted on Facebook this morning, it's interesting how much of a struggle it's been since I got the sub-3. I know I've been doing the yoga classes and the swim clinic and stuff, too, but whereas it was relatively "easy" to crank out 70+ miles/week when I was training for Milwaukee, it's really hard finding the motivation for those longer runs when I'm not chasing any big running goals anymore.Does that make sense?

Perfect sense. After my king of the mt event I basically took 6-7 weeks off. I wasn't tired, just didn't have anything on the horizon. One thing that helps me is cueing up new events. You have a lot of the same events on the calendar so unless you are going for a pr at them, they basically become fun runs. Fun run isn't in my genetic code. It's either go time or veg time. Your maintenance program is pretty amazing imo.Also wouldn't surprise my if the lack of sunlight in your northern reaches play a role. This used to kill me when I lived up north, especially after football season was over and hunting season closed.

 

[tri-man 47]

Speaking of which, I registered for my first two races of 2012. My plan is to run four of the early races in the CARA race circuit to see where my training is at and how I stack up against the local age group competition. If I start strong, I'll probably stay with the CARA races and try to get ten top placings. After two good mileage weeks in Sydney and a recovery week, it will be mid-January and I can start some targeted training.

 

[The_Man]

Grue - if you can keep on putting in 50-mile weeks until you're ready to get "serious" again, you will be in great shape. I agree with everyone that sometimes your mind is calling out for a break, even if your body is feeling fit. Also agree about the seasonal impact - we're right at the least amount of daylight of the year. It affects you, and brighter days are just about to begin!

JB - Like you, I ran my first HM, then did Higdon Intermediate for my first Marathon. I think it's a great plan, just remember the goal is to get to the starting line healthy. Lots of long, slower runs will have you ready to run your fastest on raceday.

Sports_fan - hang in there. If you're sore, then just ease back a little. Either cut out one of your runs each week, or dial back a little until you're not hurting.

9 miles @ 9:29 pace. Bounced between zone 2 and 3 with portions in zone 4. I think all of the miles were within +/- 5 secs of the pace except for one 9:50 and one 9:10 mile. Really didn't feel like running and the legs were sore. Fortunately a 9 miler feels like what a 3 mile run used to. Should have run this slower, but I wanted to get it done. Way overdressed for the occasion and the humidity had to be near 100% with mist in the air.

I have a picture of your wearing a tuxedo. And I love the part about a 9-miler feeling like 3 used to. Even if you didn't have a great run, what a great way to feel.Sho Nuff - amazing job on the 5K. You need to sign up for a real race, just to see how fast you could really be. That is fantastic.

Tri-man - sounds like a great plan for 2012. You are going to clean up on the hardware.

I didn't want to run this morning, but forced myself out the door. And, like always, I'm so glad I did. I'm in a sweet spot right now - almost four weeks post-marathon, I still have most of my marathon fitness, but my legs are now feeling totally recovered and super fresh from all the low mileage recovery weeks I've been running. I did 5 miles, and just kept going faster throughout, as I get warmed up and felt like I wasn't laboring - mile splits went 8:35, 8:06, 7:41, 7:33, 6:46 (big finish). Could you call that a tempo run? If not, what do I do to turn that into a tempo run -- make it a little longer, run another mile or so at the fastest speed and then cool down, or what?

 

[gruecd]

I'm in a sweet spot right now - almost four weeks post-marathon, I still have most of my marathon fitness, but my legs are now feeling totally recovered and super fresh from all the low mileage recovery weeks I've been running.

Four weeks post-marathon is the perfect time to attempt a half-marathon PR (for the exact reasons you listed). Is there anything coming up nearby??

 

[17seconds]

For any half marathon training vets...

When you do your once per week long run (10mi - 15mi), what pace are you doing? Should this be at race pace? If not, how much slower?

Wondering if my 16 weeks of training should ever contain a HM race attempt, or if it is all shorter distances at faster speeds and longer distances at slower pace. I'm down to 4 1/2 weeks before the race.

Thanks

 

[gruecd]

For any half marathon training vets...When you do your once per week long run (10mi - 15mi), what pace are you doing? Should this be at race pace? If not, how much slower?Wondering if my 16 weeks of training should ever contain a HM race attempt, or if it is all shorter distances at faster speeds and longer distances at slower pace. I'm down to 4 1/2 weeks before the race.Thanks

Nothing wrong with maybe doing a few miles at race pace within your last longer run, probably 2-3 weeks out from the race. Maybe a 15-miler with 7 or 8 at HMP. Do a few miles warm up, 7-8 at pace, and then a few miles cool down.

 

[17seconds]

The Higdon runs should be easy running. I'm doing them at 8:30-8:45 pace. My 10K pace is 7:20 to give you an idea.

Check that.. 9:00. My Garmin kept me honest with that. For me, doing these runs at 9:00min and 135bpm heartrate seems right as a recovery run.

 

[prosopis]

My garmin battery was dead so i went out without it. I am guessing I did 3.5 to 4 easy miles. It felt kind of nice to run without the garmin. I may work that into the future rotation. Although I wonder if I will always question what I did

 

[tri-man 47]

My garmin battery was dead so i went out without it. I am guessing I did 3.5 to 4 easy miles. It felt kind of nice to run without the garmin. I may work that into the future rotation. Although I wonder if I will always question what I did

I'm rarely using my garmin during this easy 'off season' runs ...just running easy and relaxed.Hey, prosopsis - how are the toenails? Any of 'em go black after the marathon?

 

[prosopis]

My garmin battery was dead so i went out without it. I am guessing I did 3.5 to 4 easy miles. It felt kind of nice to run without the garmin. I may work that into the future rotation. Although I wonder if I will always question what I did

I'm rarely using my garmin during this easy 'off season' runs ...just running easy and relaxed.Hey, prosopsis - how are the toenails? Any of 'em go black after the marathon?

No black nails. I kinda wish I had those. I would show that off for as long as i could.

 

[BassNBrew]

Favorite race: The Grandfather Mountain King of the Mountain 3 day race. The marathon leg of the event (billed as one of the ten toughest in the US) was the my first race distance over 5k. This followed the toughest metric century bike ride I've ever done and a 5 mile uphill run to the top of Grandfather Mountain with thousands along the course. Ended up finishing 10th of 18 people to finish. Less than 45 people have ever completed this event.

Favorite moment within a race: Had to be the Grandfather Mt Marathon when we hit the climbs in the second half of the race and I started picking off people and wasn't passed the rest of the way. Most were walking and I had another gear and kept running. Close second was hitting mile 20 and realizing that I could walk the rest of the way and still easily break my target time

Most disappointing race: Had to be the Grizzly metric in the Grandfather KOM event. Less than 10 miles from the start I witnessed a guy die in a horrific crash. It's definately had an impact on my biking and is a hard image to move beyond.

Best workout: Most likely last weekend. First time I've exceeded 6.5 hours of running in back to back days.

Oddest workout moment: Having to take a 5 minute dump in someone's yard.

Funniest experience in training or a race: Plowing into the people backed up at the finish of the Shut-In Ridge Race.

Best memory of one of the other guys experiences this year: I'll rank my top 5. 1) Tri-man absolutely tearing it up this season. The double marathon and the blistering fast 5ks. Besides being old as dirt, on an age adjusted basis, he's the fastest runner here and his contributions to others in this thread haven't gone unnoticed. 2) Ned's huge improvement over the year and along with his new found love...the hr monitor. 3) The Bourbon Chasers and the great race reports from all of the participants. 4) Gru getting his sub 3. 5) Sand killing it on the bike this year and pigskin now giving chase.

Proudest achievement of the year: Running a 4:27 marathon on a tough course and braking my goal time by over 30 minutes. Ended up at a 10:11 pace which I hadn't even come close to approaching during training.

Specific goal for the year ahead: Complete the Mt. Mitchell Ultra. After that I'm giving some consideration to attempting to podium at the USAT Nationals in the clydesdale category.

 

[pmbrown_22]

Great work in here as always.

Gru - I think it is just the time of year for that sort of thing. I know it is has been harder for me to get out there as well, but you throw in yoga and swimming and you have a whole new schedule. Don't forget the drive time and prep for these other two activities as well. I am sure that eats up some of your time as well.

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As for me, I had to bag my 11 miler on Tuesday as I had a sick kid and rain in the evening, but I am finding that now it is just harder to get out and go. Wife thinks any day now she is ready so I am leary of getting out there and being gone for an extended period of time. Still trying to get out there, but having to drag my phone around and make sure I can hear it is throwing me off. I did get out for 4 recovery yesterday, but even with that I am having trouble getting in my correct pace and all of that. I guess the good thing is that my body just wants to go and I am having to throttle it back some. Minor aches and pains aside, I am hoping my body just takes over when training starts and to quote a zen master "I just am".

Have a great day all.

 

[tri-man 47]

Specific goal for the year ahead: Complete the Mt. Mitchell Ultra. After that I'm giving some consideration to attempting to podium at the USAT Nationals in the clydesdale category.

Ruh roh. "2Young, white courtesy phone, 2Young, white courtesy phone."Great report on an outstanding year! (and thanks)

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pmb - you've got a major family event coming, so don't sweat some down time. When my kids were young was when I took a break from the triathlons and focused on 5Ks - shorter (but intense) training that didn't call for a ton of time.

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Decided to take the garmin along this morning for a 5 mile workout. Stopped by the track to pop a hard mile to see where I'm at - 6:19 pace. For late December, I'll take it!

 

[2Young2BBald]

I haven't read a training book in a while and have some time off over the holidays, so I grabbed Endurance Nerd on the Kindle. Being a big and over-thinker about this stuff, the title is what made me take a look and see what it is all about. What made me buy had more to do with the somewhat contrarian views of the author (and his pedigree). I like what I've read so far and thought I'd share with my fellow nerds in here now, versus waiting until I'm done in case others have some time off and are looking for something to read. One of the next topics I want to read up on is the whole diet aspects of endurance training. For 2012's 10 Leg Tri and 1/2 Ironman, I, of course, want to better my previous times. But, I also want to enjoy and appreciate them more than the first ones too and think that a combo of changes in training and diet can get me there.

 

[sports_fan]

I haven't read a training book in a while and have some time off over the holidays, so I grabbed Endurance Nerd on the Kindle. Being a big and over-thinker about this stuff, the title is what made me take a look and see what it is all about. What made me buy had more to do with the somewhat contrarian views of the author (and his pedigree). I like what I've read so far and thought I'd share with my fellow nerds in here now, versus waiting until I'm done in case others have some time off and are looking for something to read. One of the next topics I want to read up on is the whole diet aspects of endurance training. For 2012's 10 Leg Tri and 1/2 Ironman, I, of course, want to better my previous times. But, I also want to enjoy and appreciate them more than the first ones too and think that a combo of changes in training and diet can get me there.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this. Looks like the author has a unique perspective and likely some gems to share.

 

[The_Man]

In case you're interested, here's the woman from my 5-mile race in Christmas sweater and elf hat. Turns out she's not really that big, but she looked huge from behind as she went by -- and her thighs are about as big around as the waists of the more typically emaciated female runners next to her in this pic.

 

[tri-man 47]

In case you're interested, here's the woman from my 5-mile race in Christmas sweater and elf hat. Turns out she's not really that big, but she looked huge from behind as she went by -- and her thighs are about as big around as the waists of the more typically emaciated female runners next to her in this pic.

Kinda cute ..vs. the next pics (182, 183), where the woman is kinda scary.

 

[pmbrown_22]

In case you're interested, here's the woman from my 5-mile race in Christmas sweater and elf hat. Turns out she's not really that big, but she looked huge from behind as she went by -- and her thighs are about as big around as the waists of the more typically emaciated female runners next to her in this pic.

Kinda cute ..vs. the next pics (182, 183), where the woman is kinda scary.

I saw that one too. Wow. She may give me nightmares tonight...I scrolled through a bunch. If you go to like 228 or there abouts, the guy looks like he is having a heart attack right on camera. Either that or he is doing the poopy trot and needs to find a tree really bad.

 

[The_Man]

Yeah, I'm one to talk anyway. The other day I was getting dressed and asked my wife how I can be so fit and yet still have a big gut.

Her response: "The technical scientific term for that is beer."

 

[jb1020]

In case you're interested, here's the woman from my 5-mile race in Christmas sweater and elf hat. Turns out she's not really that big, but she looked huge from behind as she went by -- and her thighs are about as big around as the waists of the more typically emaciated female runners next to her in this pic.

Kinda cute ..vs. the next pics (182, 183), where the woman is kinda scary.

I saw that one too. Wow. She may give me nightmares tonight...I scrolled through a bunch. If you go to like 228 or there abouts, the guy looks like he is having a heart attack right on camera. Either that or he is doing the poopy trot and needs to find a tree really bad.

Maybe its the vinegar strokes???

 

[Ned]

In case you're interested, here's the woman from my 5-mile race in Christmas sweater and elf hat. Turns out she's not really that big, but she looked huge from behind as she went by -- and her thighs are about as big around as the waists of the more typically emaciated female runners next to her in this pic.

Is that you in the black behind her? Dude looks pissed.

 

[tri-man 47]

Yeah, I'm one to talk anyway. The other day I was getting dressed and asked my wife how I can be so fit and yet still have a big gut.Her response: "The technical scientific term for that is beer."

 

[jb1020]

Had a another great week so far, with the long run slated for tomorrow. Running for 2.5 hours on Christmas Eve will not make Mrs. JB happy. Wish me luck on that.

Mon: 4 @ 9:57 HR 141

Tues: 7 @ 10:33 HR 140

Wed: 4 @ 10:34 HR 137

Fri: 7 @ 10:04 HR 145 (Pace Run)

Tomorrow calls for 14. It will be the longest I've ever run. Looking forward to it.

You guys have a Merry Christmas.

ETA: I had my 20 month old today. He's about 30 lbs. I haven't run with him in a while, it didn't seem to affect me at all. I stayed on the flat course though...which was nice.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

This was an odd week for off-season work. Monday was 10 miles @ MP with my wife in ~10 degree weather, which was fun but a pretty good workout. Today was 15 on the treadmill. Add in three five milers and I put in a quality 40 miles for the week.

Next week should be the same only without the long pace run and with some faster short runs.

 

[tri-man 47]

This was an odd week for off-season work. Monday was 10 miles @ MP with my wife in ~10 degree weather, which was fun but a pretty good workout. Today was 15 on the treadmill. Add in three five milers and I put in a quality 40 miles for the week. Next week should be the same only without the long pace run and with some faster short runs.

Solid week! Mine was a step-back week ...setting me up for two strong weeks in Sydney! I head to the airport in a few hours. I can't recall ever taking a two week vacation before. I'll be traveling by myself, so I can just relax and read during the long journey. Christmas will be somewhere over the Pacific. Sydney, then, will be touring and time with my daughter ..plus lots of running and relaxing. See you next year, guys!

 

[prosopis]

IK- Very impressive and nice to be running with your wife. I wish my wife was into it.

Triman- Have a safe trip and Merry Christmas

JB- Good luck with that long run today and when I say good luck I mean with your wife's feelings on that.

 

[sho nuff]

Little 9 miler on Christmas Eve...nice start to the holidays. Cruised at a 9:36 pace that felt so incredibly comfortable.

Only had 1 mile where the HR averaged over 160 and that was a pretty hilly mile.

Wishing everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas.

 

[sports_fan]

I'll be glad when the holiday season is over. I keep getting stopped by people asking for directions. Which is fine as long as they're quick about it or if they drive alongside me. Today I was running out on some gravel roads when a truck slowly passes me. He did a quick u turn and I thought oh great...I put my head down and pick up my pace a little to let him no I didn't want to stop. Next second I look up and he's right on top of me. He pulled as far over the ditch as possible so there was no chance I could get around him. I had to put my hands up to keep from spearing myself on his hood. He didn't even need directions, just wanted to talk.

 

[Ned]

jb, ivan, sho - nice work, guys! Logging solid training in the doldrums of winter will pay off big later on.

sports_fan - at those stoppers. I get them once a week it seems. Today I actually had 2 rather large women pull a u turn and zipped over to my side of the road to ask if they were anywhere near the mall. Of course they were 20mins in the wrong direction.

tri - safe travels!!

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I finished off a compressed training week with all of the holiday festivities. With the shortened week, I logged 45 since last Sunday. 33 in my "official" Mon-Sun weeks (as I log them). 28 of those were within the past 40 hours. Which I felt in every step of today's 13. I'm looking forward to a few days off and hanging with the family.

Tue - 5mi recovery run. Much better pacing. I need to remember how this felt. 9:57/138

Wed - Busy as hell at work and kids christmas program had me pushing my scheduled 10 miler to Thursday.

Thu - A hilly 10 miler. I felt really strong here and enjoyed the hills. I love watching the HR settle right back to 150 after spiking to 160s on the hills. So cool. 9:37/155

Fri - 5mi recovery run. I was sore from the hilly 10, but couldn't slow myself down like I did on Tue. 9:31/146

Today - 13 windy miles. I was no more than 3mi out and wanted to turn around and head back home. I wasn't really feeling like running when I left and that mindset just wouldn't go away. It felt like every step was forced, but I got through it and actually had a decent run, stat-wise. 9:34/151

Merry Christmas, fellas!

 

[gruecd]

Merry Christmas, guys! Met a buddy at 8:00 for an easy 7-miler (wearing the Bourbon Chase shirt, of course) and just chilling now before Christmas lunch with the family and then Lambeau Field. My sister and I are sitting in the 6th row in the SE corner of the end zone, which is prime "jump in the stands" territory. And with the blood bath that I'm expecting tonight, there should be plenty of jumping. She's making an "NBC" sign that will say "Nothing Beats [Lambeau on] Christmas" or something to that effect. If you're watching the game, look for us on TV!

Had a good week of running, although the swimming/yoga was noticeably absent with different holiday stuff going on. Week in review:

M - 5 miles at 8:01/mile; swim clinic

T - 8 at 8:14

W - 8 at 7:50

T - rest

F - 15 at 7:58 (last 2 miles 7:38, 6:58)

S - 8 at 7:35

S - 7 at 8:03

Total - 51 miles

Went over 2,500 miles for the year on my run today. Up a little more than 5% YOY.

 

[prosopis]

I figured I would add a post in here since you guys were the ones to first get me interested in running.A buddy and I are currently working through the Higdon Advanced II (his idea) training schedule preparing for the Surf City Marathon on Super Bowl Sunday. It feels great to have actually put in the work for a long term goal like this instead of just talking about it. My goal is to just finish below four hours but hoping for a little faster.Any opinions on the Higdon program? I really like it but have nothing to compare it to. I feel like the hills and speed work along with the emphasis on avoiding injury and taking it easy once in a while have really paid off.Anyways, I started out as a smoker who could barely run the length of a basketball court who now knows what an "easy ten miler" is. Thanks guys for the inspiration.And I need new shoes.

I dont have any advice regarding Higdon although I am sure others do. I just want to say awesome job

 

[prosopis]

I figured I would add a post in here since you guys were the ones to first get me interested in running.A buddy and I are currently working through the Higdon Advanced II (his idea) training schedule preparing for the Surf City Marathon on Super Bowl Sunday. It feels great to have actually put in the work for a long term goal like this instead of just talking about it. My goal is to just finish below four hours but hoping for a little faster.Any opinions on the Higdon program? I really like it but have nothing to compare it to. I feel like the hills and speed work along with the emphasis on avoiding injury and taking it easy once in a while have really paid off.Anyways, I started out as a smoker who could barely run the length of a basketball court who now knows what an "easy ten miler" is. Thanks guys for the inspiration.And I need new shoes.

I dont have any advice regarding Higdon although I am sure others do. I just want to say awesome job

I do know some of the experts in here like the Higdon plan. I just ordered his ultimate training guide with an Amazon gift card I got for Christmas.http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=marathon+the+ultimate+training+guide&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=Mhg&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1016&bih=597&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11299908621738806146&sa=X&ei=2Nv3TrPaGcqviQLZ7Y2JDQ&ved=0CFcQ8wIwAA

 

[Ned]

I feel like a bloated

 

[sho nuff]

Been pretty good so far during the season.

Though, too many sweets still around the house and headed to Wisconsin later this week which will change some things

But got 6.5 in this morning...averaged just a touch under 9min/mile...not sure why I went out at that pace the whole time...but felt good for most of it.

 

[bentley]

My diet's been a trainwreck this season, but I'm going to get a real fitting for the first time in my life at Runtex later this week and pick up a new pair of shoes to kickstart the rebirth of bentley as a runner.

I've always worn New Balances, but noticed in Runner's World last month that Asics were much more popular. Anybody have a strong brand preference around here?

 

[sho nuff]

My diet's been a trainwreck this season, but I'm going to get a real fitting for the first time in my life at Runtex later this week and pick up a new pair of shoes to kickstart the rebirth of bentley as a runner. I've always worn New Balances, but noticed in Runner's World last month that Asics were much more popular. Anybody have a strong brand preference around here?

Have not run in NBs in a while.Used to love Asics, but the last couple of pairs I have had wore down too quickly on the bottom.Have had good luck with Mizuno lately.

 

[Sand]

Checking in after a bit off. I have managed to injure myself (again). So swimming instead. This week is now becoming "swim reclamation week". Did get in 1500 today with the kids. Managed 1:09 and 2:40 for 100 and 200, respectively - not bad. My 500 yd time was $*^%$#, though. Gotta shake this stamina funk from being sick so long.

 

[pmbrown_22]

Belated Merry Christmas to all. I hope everyone had a good holiday.

Grue - Congrats on the 2500. That is actually my most lofty of goals for this year.

Sand - sucks about the injury. Nice that you have swimming to fall back on.

Ned, Sho, and Jb - Nice weeks.

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No baby yet, so I have been pretty cautious on my long runs and taking my phone with me at all times. Saying that, I was able to go out on riday and run 6 recovery miles. Saturday was 14 miles at 8:36 average. Yesterday I did 9 miles with 4 of those at MP. Not exactly the MP that I want, but with the rolling hills I ran, I was happy with what I did. I was able to finish out strong and do well.

Hopefully baby comes within the next couple of days. Today would be the best.

ETA: Forgot to mention that my watch is dying and will not keep a charge for very long. I think 15 miles will be around my max run now, but am looking at getting the Garmin 405. Price point seems to be pretty good for what you get out of it. Anyone have any experience with this model?

 

[sho nuff]

Hopefully baby comes within the next couple of days. Today would be the best.

GL with that...and yes, as an accountant, eventhough I don't do taxes, would be best to have the child now...get the tax breaks for all of 2011 rather than having to wait til 2012.

 

[pmbrown_22]

Hopefully baby comes within the next couple of days. Today would be the best.

GL with that...and yes, as an accountant, eventhough I don't do taxes, would be best to have the child now...get the tax breaks for all of 2011 rather than having to wait til 2012.

There is that plus my wife's medical is a high deductible so babies are 80% off right now in my household. That alone will cost us 3200 if the baby comes after the 1st of the year.

 

[sho nuff]

Hopefully baby comes within the next couple of days. Today would be the best.

GL with that...and yes, as an accountant, eventhough I don't do taxes, would be best to have the child now...get the tax breaks for all of 2011 rather than having to wait til 2012.

There is that plus my wife's medical is a high deductible so babies are 80% off right now in my household. That alone will cost us 3200 if the baby comes after the 1st of the year.

Hmm...better get to all of those methods to make labor start...Glad we had ours when we did...I don't think we paid more than $200 a piece to have ours (that includes every appointment with her OB/GYN). Now it would be quite a bit more.

 

[gruecd]

I've always worn New Balances, but noticed in Runner's World last month that Asics were much more popular. Anybody have a strong brand preference around here?

I wouldn't say that any one brand is better/more popular than any other. Name a brand, and I'll give you a friend of mine who swears it's the best. Personally, I wear New Balance and Mizuno.---------------

Had a nice 10-miler yesterday afternoon, despite having way too much fun at the Packers game on Sunday and engaging in some pigskinliquors-esque hijinx on Sunday night/Monday morning. Still not planning on "racing" the half at Houston, but I'm gonna taper a little bit these next couple of weeks just in case I wake up on race morning and change my mind.

 

[jb1020]

PMB - Good luck with the kiddo!

Bentley - I'm currently on my 3rd pair of Brooks, love them. Had Asics before, enjoyed them too.

tri- enjoy my dream vacation!

I feel like a bloated

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I'm up 6 lbs since last week. I did very little boozing, just snacked to death.

Yesterday was the first time I had missed a planned run in 3 weeks (45 degrees and pouring rain).

My 14 miles went off nearly as planned. My loop left me a little short though.

13.54 @ 10:45 pace 140 HR...it was the coldest run I could remember ever going on. Just a bitter wind really.

Got back in the routine this morning 4.07 @ 10:25 132 HR.

Thinking about doing my first double today. This week calls for 4, 7, 4, 7 (pace) and 15.

I'm already a day behind and the wife and I are heading to Nashville this Thursday for the Music City Bowl.

 

[Ned]

Hopefully baby comes within the next couple of days. Today would be the best.

GL with that...and yes, as an accountant, eventhough I don't do taxes, would be best to have the child now...get the tax breaks for all of 2011 rather than having to wait til 2012.

There is that plus my wife's medical is a high deductible so babies are 80% off right now in my household. That alone will cost us 3200 if the baby comes after the 1st of the year.

Hmm...better get to all of those methods to make labor start...Glad we had ours when we did...I don't think we paid more than $200 a piece to have ours (that includes every appointment with her OB/GYN). Now it would be quite a bit more.

Preggers fun time is the best. It's a scientific fact.

 

[prosopis]

My diet's been a trainwreck this season, but I'm going to get a real fitting for the first time in my life at Runtex later this week and pick up a new pair of shoes to kickstart the rebirth of bentley as a runner. I've always worn New Balances, but noticed in Runner's World last month that Asics were much more popular. Anybody have a strong brand preference around here?

I am wearing Asics now and I dont like them. I wont buy them again. I am hoping to be fit soon and I want to go back to Brooks. I should have traded in my Asics quite a while ago but finances have prevented this.I hear that if you get a good fitting they will steer you towards the proper shoe regardless of brand.