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I keep it short 2-4 and go at recovery effort. I'd rather just get the juices flowing a bit and save the striders for race day warmups. This will probably be a wide spread response, but that's how I've been doing them.
I agree with the 2-4, but I usually do throw in a couple of strides just to wake the legs up a bit. But like you inferred, to each his own.
For you? How about a nice easy 22 with 4,500 ft. climbing.
Awesome that you are running for a good cause GB.
I'll second Grue's suggestion of strides. My second to the last run before marathon+ races was a 4 miler with 1 mile warmup, 1 mile at marathon pace, half mile very slow (marathon pace+ 2:00), half mile at 5k pace (to get the legs turning over) then 1 mile cool down. I loved doing this run which was usually the Tuesday pre-race.
LMBO! What most of us expect from you. ___________________My update'Sand said:
id an hour on the elliptical and a quick arms workout. More elliptical today and chest/back. Need to start incorporating more core work.
Ditto. My abs/hip flexors are still sore from Tuesday's Ab Ripper. I'm ashamed I let this go for so long.No more.
As the event itself was just not tough enough, the weather has to have it's hand in things as well. You have my utmost respect my man. I picture you wearing an "S" under your running gear with a cape flapping in the wind you are running against. Best of luck to you.-----------Not sure I can rightfully follow that post up with my run today, but I was supposed to do 11 miles LT run with 6 in the middle at HMP. I have no idea at this point what my HMP should be, but I took it as a challenge to do the 6 middle miles in 7:45 per as I was going to try and run 8:00 for the upcoming marathon. After todays run, I am feeling really good. I was able to do the 6 middle miles betwee 7:30 and 7:45. I think I even went as low as 7:22 for one of them, but I have not had a chance to download the data yet. Condifence is soaring at this point, but I still not sure what pace I am going to shoot for during the race. Still plenty of time to figure it all out.Have a great weekend all.
As they say: Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.
Trail looks awesome. Don't sweat the stuff you can't control.We're rootin' for ya.
Good luck man, that looks pretty bad ###.
Good luck, BNB! Rooting for you!!
Good luck Bud!! I love how insane this run and the conditions are and that it is you who is attempting. Make us proud soldier! My Update:
(a), were MUCH more than (b), and (b) much more than ©.
Good luck, BNB! Rooting for you!!
Good luck, BNB! Rooting for you!!
Just finished 55 minutes elliptical and a chest/back workout. During my 55 minutes on the ellipti their were three very different co-eds doing cardio work very near me. There was a:
a) Fitt'ish, but ever so slightly overweight tall girl, with large, likely fake melons in long spandex bottoms and sports bra on the treadmill.
b) A VERY fit girl, with awesome abs and tittle litties wearing a sports bra and spandex shorts on a different treadmill.
c) A spinner who was fit with perky sweater puppies wearing a singlet type tri-suit on an elliptical.
On a normal day, any one of them would have received my full stalking attention. What I learned in this micro, social scientific study is that the number of eyes
= A>>>>C>>>B
As a scientits (pun intended)I felt compelled to share my research results. Please note that the pic's used were only for informative purposes and were chosen as examples of the girls I saw, but were in no way the actual girls creeped on.
Bonus pic
When I saw the links I was praying these were half blurry cell phone pics that you actually tried to snap while working out.
Good luck BnB. That looks like quite the adventure. Go get it!!!
Just ...WOW.Good luck, BNB! Rooting for you!!
Just finished 55 minutes elliptical and a chest/back workout. During my 55 minutes on the ellipti their were three very different co-eds doing cardio work very near me. There was a:
a) Fitt'ish, but ever so slightly overweight tall girl, with large, likely fake melons in long spandex bottoms and sports bra on the treadmill.
b) A VERY fit girl, with awesome abs and tittle litties wearing a sports bra and spandex shorts on a different treadmill.
c) A spinner who was fit with perky sweater puppies wearing a singlet type tri-suit on an elliptical.
On a normal day, any one of them would have received my full stalking attention. What I learned in this micro, social scientific study is that the number of eyes
= A>>>>C>>>B
As a scientits (pun intended)I felt compelled to share my research results. Please note that the pic's used were only for informative purposes and were chosen as examples of the girls I saw, but were in no way the actual girls creeped on.
Bonus pic
Im stoked about finally passing 100 miles for a month and you are meh'ing over a 57 mile week.
Though, no offense, its refreshing to hear even you have that feeling about a 20 miler. Not that I have done one yet (just 16), but knowing its tough for everyone lets me know that even should I struggle...its ok, Im supposed to struggle with it.
Wind is a ##### no matter who you are. Doing a 20 in this wind is a kick ### effort.
Go for it! Once you find a brand that is right for you, then you can always buy them on-line or at a store like Sports Authority. Let us know how the 5 miler goes.
ExcellentIt has been my experience that running people are very helpful and encouraging. Regardless of your experience in the sport. It is one of the many aspects that really draws me to it. Have fun tomorrow.
I am loving my new Brooks Ravenna. I hated my Asics.Are you saying I can now just buy Brooks on line? I am assuming they sell different styles and I would need to know which one, correct?For the record I also loved my first pair of Brooks so I do think I will stick with this brand from now on.
If you love what you have...stick with the same model or something similar (but if you switch to a different model...go somewhere and try it on...they do have a different fit and feel to them).I have heard good things about the Ravenna...have not tried them yet though.
Way to kick it's butt BNB...nice freakin run.
holy hell that's amazing!!! it would be a huge deal for me to beat a goal by 1 min 45 sec and you smashed yours by an hour and 45.
That ETA is so awesome. I would've never thought of that. So friggin cool. Congrats BnB. You earned this!!
Can wait to read the full report. Congratulations BNB on this HUGE accomplishment!!!!!
It sounded like she knew what she was doing and I saw it happen.
