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Nope, all based on feel. I don't think I run as well when I think too much.Ned said:MAC - Are you wearing a HRM? I'm willing to bet there were signs there... This is wear training by HR shines.
That's a pretty big drop in performance if you started out at 6:30 and ended with a 7:30. Your stomach really that messed up?
Over the weekend I probably had...
Sounds like a normal weekend for this guy!
Lol, how old are you? I could do that in my early-mid 20's and bounce back Monday fine but now that I'm north of 30 the recovery period often extends to Tuesday! Oof.
Maybe it's because your body is fresh?I did 8 miles in average 7:22 pace last night. And that was with the first 1.5 being close to 8 mins. It's weird - it's like my body has felt better since I got my diagnosis.
Not really, though. I was hurting the most when I was struggling through 20-25 mile weeks. Been upping the mileage and pace and feeling better.Maybe it's because your body is fresh?I did 8 miles in average 7:22 pace last night. And that was with the first 1.5 being close to 8 mins. It's weird - it's like my body has felt better since I got my diagnosis.
Any chances your splits weren't as bad as you're guessing? A lot of times your perceived effort seems off but you're still running a good pace. I agree with Hang - that's a big drop that I'm surprised to see out of you.
35 but I've been working out so often this past year, that I basically give myself a cheat day every weekend. Ran 16 miles on Saturday and then spent half the day drinking gatorade and the other half drinking beer. Every Sunday is pizza day at my house, where daddy eats at least 3/4 of a large pizza...and you know, football is on, so that means more beer. :cheers:
THE TUESDAY OF SPEED!I may test myself for PEDs....
9mi w/ 7x800 @ 5K today. I wasn't sure what to expect after just doing 20 on Sunday, but holy crap. I don't even know who I am any more.
Goal was to keep intervals around 5K PR pace (3:10 half miles). I wasn't sure exactly what my paces were since the motactv workout screens are a bit funky when you program the intervals.... So I went by feel. I hit a "wall" at interval 5 when most of it was on a slight uphill. Little did I know I was running way under pace for the first 4. It's stupid that my last 2, that hurt like a #####, were the only 2 to be on goal pace. Those first 4?
3:01/178
2:57/183
2:57/184
3:00/183 (slight downhill - starting to feel it)
3:16/184(slight uphill - barfff)
3:09/182
3:10/182
Avg = 3:04/182
So fired up.
NICE!! What's the conference course like? Sounds like he may be set up nicely to get into the 18s.
Sounds like the Hal Higdon training program
I would not do anything more than a 10-11 mile run this weekend. Hell, maybe just an easy 7-8. I'll defer to the experts here though
I'd run the 12 on Sunday. You don't really need 2 weeks to taper for a HM. One week taper should be fine.
Split decision! BoomBoom, I'd lean toward taking it easy. The extra few miles will be as much or more mental as physical ..but the race environment (and group pressure to finish the race) will keep you going through those final miles. What you could do, if you run 7-8 this weekend, is push the pace in the middle miles to get you out of your comfort zone and then finish the run when feeling worn out. You could also spend some time before the race developing your mental strategy for the race and in particular the final few miles. Study the course map well so you know what's coming (including aid stations) ...pick out some landmarks to break down those final miles into smaller segments and/or drive the course to get it in your mind. And do not let the hype of the race lead you into starting too fast!
Although there are advantages either way, the bolded is why I'd recommend running the 12 (assuming he's truly healthy, of course). Running the 12 will improve his confidence and confidence makes a big difference in races -- might help him sleep better the night before, make him calmer at the starting line, help him push through those tough last few miles. Of course, though, it depends on BoomBoom's personality. Gaining confidence is more important to some than others.
Big, big fan of the metal side of endurance racing (and most things in general for that matter). So, BoomBoom, if you feel strong mentally and have visions of yourself finishing the 1/2 at or near whatever your goal time is, throttle back and do the 7 to 8 or so. If you are a bundle of nerves, have even a bit of self doubt, etc, do the 12 with a loud voice in the back of your head telling you to shut it down if the foot gives you issues. AND, either way, do your long run on Saturday and not Sunday to extend your taper by a day.
Need your bib number or penis size to search the results. Let's start with bib number.
You need better racing gear. And stop mugging for the camera
:looksbehindcurtainseeswizard:So you're not a little Asian boy?
it was harder changing back into it before i finished.:looksbehindcurtainseeswizard:So you're not a little Asian boy?
I'm impressed that you changed mid-run in pic 23-96
He's definitely rockin the fab five shorts.You need better racing gear. And stop mugging for the camera
ETA - get some snazzy gear like this guy ----> http://www.backprint.com/view_user_event.asp?PID=bp%18sDz&EVENTID=119434&BIB=579&S=230&PWD=
Juxt and I are just happy we didn't get arrested. We were walking around before the race makin' friendly with all the pretty young Asian boys. ("Hey ..... why you two ask about my penis?")You sound disappointedSo you're not a little Asian boy?
There's quite a bit in between daisy dukes and the jams you were sporting.
Is the route pretty much the same?
