Ran a 10k in June (3 Viewers)

[IvanKaramazov]

Also the pleasant surprise was that I was able to run 4.5 miles in one run not in a week or a month or, let's be honest, a year.

You're probably at the point now where it's easy to imagine running 6.2 miles, which may have seemed like an incredibly long run a couple of months ago.

 

[GStrot]

Also the pleasant surprise was that I was able to run 4.5 miles in one run not in a week or a month or, let's be honest, a year.

You're probably at the point now where it's easy to imagine running 6.2 miles, which may have seemed like an incredibly long run a couple of months ago.

P.S. Still seems like a long run which will make it even better when I cross the finish line.

 

[pigskinliquors]

This has been an interesting thread. Since Jan 9, 2006, I have lost about 180 pounds, going from 380 to 200. In January I ran my first 5k at the Daytona International Speedway (that was cool) and finished in 29:58. Since then I have run in 4 other 5K's, and except for one, I finished each faster than the one before. On May 5th I ran a race in 25:18, which is faster than I ever thought possible for me. I have to admit, that I really enjoy running, and that just sounds so weird. In 5 months of racing my times have been:29:58 (around DIS)27:30 (road)27:46 (beach)26:17 (beach)25:18 (road)I figure that at this rate of improvement I will be breaking world records within the year. My shortest training run is now 3.8 miles, and I run four times a week. My weekday runs are after work on a treadmill, and I have gone from starting them at 11 min/mile to 10 min/mile. I increase the speed by .1 mph every ten minutes for the first 40 minutes, then .1 mph every minute for the last 5 minutes. I am thinking of raising the total time from 45 to 50 minutes this week. On the weekends I run first thing in the morning both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's run is 5.5 miles and Sunday's is 3.8. Though I am considering taking the Saturday run to 6 miles. Lately I also started adding in a couple of days of strength training, and I play tennis two nights a week. My goal right now is to run a 10k next February, and to do it in under an hour. Maybe in a couple of years I will attempt a half marathon, but I am not sure I really want to try that.

Awesome!! Great to hear how running has changed your life. I'll mimic Tri-man's suggestion of trying to increase the distance of your long run. Running long, at a slower pace, will greatly benefit your shorter runs, and can assist you in reaching further goals. By running the same distance each week, you are very likely to reach plateaus that make it difficult to see improvement. Welcome to the thread!!

 

[tri-man 47]

don't worry about all the show offs with the marathons and the 4 mile "easy runs".

Heyyy, wait a minute, there, buster. I resemble that remark!

 

[pigskinliquors]

don't worry about all the show offs with the ultra-marathons and the 4 44 mile "easy runs".

Heyyy, wait a minute, there, buster. I resemble that remark!

We're FBG's = I've fixed the above link.

 

[wraith5]

Sounds like everyone's making good progress as we start to mosey on into summer... excellent job GStrot and welcome to the thread to Darrin "1/2 the man he used to be" 40. Some really amazing stuff there.

Took the day off on Friday to see Sesame Street Live with my 2 year old, and took advantage of the day to run 4 miles in the morning (29:49, 4 seconds off a PR) and took the new bike out for 16 in the afternoon. I need to adjust the seat height and get used to being in the saddle, but overall really enjoyed my first >4 mile ride.

Saturday did an hour on the treadmill while the kids slept... 6 miles total including warm-ups and a walking break in the middle of an incline program. I hate being on the treadmill for that long...

Sunday I pulled my son in the burley for a 4 mile bike ride (a momentous occasion for me - our first ride together) which we both enjoyed, then ran 13 in the afternoon. The tank was empty after 12 and I struggled to get home that last mile.

I think finishing 20 miles riding and 23 miles running in 3 days was a lot for me, and I also think I got pretty dehydrated. When I got home yesterday my arms were that tingly-numb feeling for a couple of hours and I had a hard time eating last night. Feeling better today, just my normal Monday fatigue. Something I'll have to watch.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Sounds like everyone's making good progress as we start to mosey on into summer... excellent job GStrot and welcome to the thread to Darrin "1/2 the man he used to be" 40. Some really amazing stuff there. Took the day off on Friday to see Sesame Street Live with my 2 year old, and took advantage of the day to run 4 miles in the morning (29:49, 4 seconds off a PR) and took the new bike out for 16 in the afternoon. I need to adjust the seat height and get used to being in the saddle, but overall really enjoyed my first >4 mile ride. Saturday did an hour on the treadmill while the kids slept... 6 miles total including warm-ups and a walking break in the middle of an incline program. I hate being on the treadmill for that long... Sunday I pulled my son in the burley for a 4 mile bike ride (a momentous occasion for me - our first ride together) which we both enjoyed, then ran 13 in the afternoon. The tank was empty after 12 and I struggled to get home that last mile. I think finishing 20 miles riding and 23 miles running in 3 days was a lot for me, and I also think I got pretty dehydrated. When I got home yesterday my arms were that tingly-numb feeling for a couple of hours and I had a hard time eating last night. Feeling better today, just my normal Monday fatigue. Something I'll have to watch.

Sounds like you'll be training for your first tri soon ! Keep up the hard work, and remember that hydrating is one of the easiest ways to improve your performance and to help avoid injuries. Great to hear that you got a ride in with you son!

 

[wraith5]

Sounds like you'll be training for your first tri soon ! Keep up the hard work, and remember that hydrating is one of the easiest ways to improve your performance and to help avoid injuries. Great to hear that you got a ride in with you son!

Thanx, PS! Taking Charlie out with me for a ride wasn't quite on the same scale as holding him during "Take me out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley for the first time, but it was pretty freakin' cool. We'll see this week if he really liked it and lets me take him again. Doing a Tri... this concept is starting to sound very tempting, but I really don't know how I'm going to make pool time x2/week. My wife is about up to here with my ever-increasing "me" / excercise time!! Ironically, I'm at the pool every Saturday, but it's for Charlie's swimming lesson and since I'm usually solo for that there's no way for me to get lap time in. I know better about the hydration - I'll just need to pay more attention as I incorporate the bike into my routine.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:.

Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner

Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).

Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

 

[wraith5]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:. Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

Very cool stuff. Kids rule.

 

[tri-man 47]

New kickboard and 16" Barbie princess bicycle: $140

Toddler's tricycle: $85

Meeting new, extremely fit "tri" moms: Priceless

 

[RoarinSonoran]

For those of you 5k and 10k phreaks who are getting bit by the running bug and starting to set further goals, here's one more to consider.

Run a "Five and Dime". I had never heard the term before until some of my TNT teammates participated in the Phoenix New Times 10k last November. This is probably a typical event, in that it also includes a 5k, kid's run, etc. Well, some of my teammates actually ran BOTH the 5k and 10k races back-to-back, hence "Five and Dime". They ran the 5k, then jumped into the corral for the 10k, and they were off again. Of course, it helps if the races are scheduled appropriately, but I thought it was an interesting concept. Keep an eye out for it for upcoming races in your area.

 

[pigskinliquors]

New kickboard and 16" Barbie princess bicycle: $140Toddler's tricycle: $85Meeting new, extremely fit "tri" moms: Priceless

indeed!

 

[El Floppo]

Sounds like you'll be training for your first tri soon ! Keep up the hard work, and remember that hydrating is one of the easiest ways to improve your performance and to help avoid injuries. Great to hear that you got a ride in with you son!

Thanx, PS! Taking Charlie out with me for a ride wasn't quite on the same scale as holding him during "Take me out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley for the first time, but it was pretty freakin' cool. We'll see this week if he really liked it and lets me take him again. Doing a Tri... this concept is starting to sound very tempting, but I really don't know how I'm going to make pool time x2/week. My wife is about up to here with my ever-increasing "me" / excercise time!! Ironically, I'm at the pool every Saturday, but it's for Charlie's swimming lesson and since I'm usually solo for that there's no way for me to get lap time in. I know better about the hydration - I'll just need to pay more attention as I incorporate the bike into my routine.

Honestly- I can't wait for El Floppolino to get here just so we can start doing this stuff. I love hearing the stories of you guys and your kids!Wraith- how about starting with a duathlon instead of a triathlon? Run-bike-run... I bet you'd love it. As much as I like doing tris, I really hate swimming- especially in training. I keep telling myself I should just stick with the Duas (or to be honest after a year layoff from everything- I should just do ANYTHING that requires more effort than typing one of these posts).

 

[El Floppo]

For those of you 5k and 10k phreaks who are getting bit by the running bug and starting to set further goals, here's one more to consider.Run a "Five and Dime". I had never heard the term before until some of my TNT teammates participated in the Phoenix New Times 10k last November. This is probably a typical event, in that it also includes a 5k, kid's run, etc. Well, some of my teammates actually ran BOTH the 5k and 10k races back-to-back, hence "Five and Dime". They ran the 5k, then jumped into the corral for the 10k, and they were off again. Of course, it helps if the races are scheduled appropriately, but I thought it was an interesting concept. Keep an eye out for it for upcoming races in your area.

We used to ride our bikes to and from some races to make them a kind of inverted duathon. I don't think I've seen any races that have starts scheduled like that race in Phoenix.

 

[El Floppo]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:. Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

Very cool stuff. Kids rule.

x gabajillion. I can't even imagine how proud pigskin must've been... great stuff!

 

[El Floppo]

This has been an interesting thread. Since Jan 9, 2006, I have lost about 180 pounds, going from 380 to 200. In January I ran my first 5k at the Daytona International Speedway (that was cool) and finished in 29:58. Since then I have run in 4 other 5K's, and except for one, I finished each faster than the one before. On May 5th I ran a race in 25:18, which is faster than I ever thought possible for me. I have to admit, that I really enjoy running, and that just sounds so weird. In 5 months of racing my times have been:29:58 (around DIS)27:30 (road)27:46 (beach)26:17 (beach)25:18 (road)I figure that at this rate of improvement I will be breaking world records within the year. My shortest training run is now 3.8 miles, and I run four times a week. My weekday runs are after work on a treadmill, and I have gone from starting them at 11 min/mile to 10 min/mile. I increase the speed by .1 mph every ten minutes for the first 40 minutes, then .1 mph every minute for the last 5 minutes. I am thinking of raising the total time from 45 to 50 minutes this week. On the weekends I run first thing in the morning both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's run is 5.5 miles and Sunday's is 3.8. Though I am considering taking the Saturday run to 6 miles. Lately I also started adding in a couple of days of strength training, and I play tennis two nights a week. My goal right now is to run a 10k next February, and to do it in under an hour. Maybe in a couple of years I will attempt a half marathon, but I am not sure I really want to try that.

Awesome!! Great to hear how running has changed your life. I'll mimic Tri-man's suggestion of trying to increase the distance of your long run. Running long, at a slower pace, will greatly benefit your shorter runs, and can assist you in reaching further goals. By running the same distance each week, you are very likely to reach plateaus that make it difficult to see improvement. Welcome to the thread!!

Wow, man- just amazing, inspiring stuff Darrin!The tri-guys gave some solid advice there about lengthening your weekend runs. But as you add the miles, I'll recommend to be really, really careful in listening to your body and heading off any ache or pain before it gets to be something more significant.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

We used to ride our bikes to and from some races to make them a kind of inverted duathon. I don't think I've seen any races that have starts scheduled like that race in Phoenix.

Here's one for ya. This Saturday, Madison GA. 5k starts at 7:30am, 10k at 8:30am. Finish the 10k in 10minutes, and you can then do the 1mile Fun Run at 8:40am as well. If you'd prefer one closer to home, tell me where 'home' is and I'll check.

 

[Schmegma]

Anatomy of a bonk

Blue = my pace, green = elevation in feet, from my Garmin.

Wow, the 1st half didn't look that bad, more gradual inclines, tho the 2nd half hills look steeper.

Blue spike at 2mi is a potty break. I probably should have gotten out of my corral at the first hint of needing to pee, as it took 34mins to get to the starting line.

Spikes at 16 and 18 are when I stopped to put on some Vaseline for thigh chafing.

Like that green spike at 19? I think that was a freeway overpass.

That graph is really freakin' cool - I never really considered getting a Garmin until right now. That's outstanding.

Quick hijack.I know they work great for running, but has anyone used the Garmin Forerunner 205 or 305 for biking? Does it still pick up the satellites reliably?

I use my 305 for almost all of my Bike Rides, and it is incredibly reliable. You can also purchase a cadence kit, which is a great add-on; or a bike mount. I highly recommend it for biking. It's been most beneficial to me as a HR monitor. I've realized how low my HR is/was in comparison to running = I've been able to increase my effort more than I thought I could. Buy it! You know you want it, and deserve it .

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 today because I haven't been very impressed with the Polar RS200sd I bought a month or two ago. I'll try this one for a month or so and then make a decision on which one I want to keep. My guess is that it will be the Garmin, because that damn footpod on the Polar has been bugging me. Plus, I can use the Garmin to measure distances on my bike.

 

[wraith5]

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 today because I haven't been very impressed with the Polar RS200sd I bought a month or two ago. I'll try this one for a month or so and then make a decision on which one I want to keep. My guess is that it will be the Garmin, because that damn footpod on the Polar has been bugging me. Plus, I can use the Garmin to measure distances on my bike.

:beginstohidemoneyfromthewife:

 

[RoarinSonoran]

New toy for y'all to play with. RunStoppable

I haven't fully explored the site, but the intro page mentioned it can generate elevation charts. So, I registered and entered the route for the San Diego Marathon.



Holy...

Mary...

Mother...

Of...

God....



Hopefully you can view this link without registering, but check out the elevation chart! link

I don't mind the descent into the Grand Canyon after mile 3, but why the hell are we climbing Mount freakin' Everest from 7 to 10, and then over the back side to 11??!!

I....am gonna die.

 

[tri-man 47]

I don't mind the descent into the Grand Canyon after mile 3, but why the hell are we climbing Mount freakin' Everest from 7 to 10, and then over the back side to 11??!! I....am gonna die.

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill you first.

 

[Poppa]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:. Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

I can picture all of this!! You made my evening!

 

[SofaKings]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:. Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

I can picture all of this!! You made my evening!

That is a GREAT story!

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill first.

This is San Diego, not the Sahara Desert. Norms for June 3rd are 71/61. Last year, race day was 72/63, and 67/63 in 2005. Sure, a little warm for running (it'll be just a little warmer than Nashville was), but I'm thinking (hoping?) there will be some cool ocean breezes. I'll start obsessing about the weather in another couple weeks once the 10-day forecasts come into range.

 

[gruecd]

Ah, yes. That's what humidity feels like....

Just finished my last pre-marathon tempo run. Temp was a balmy 58 degrees, but with 91% humidity. First real humid day this year, and I could definitely feel the difference in my breathing. No matter - still managed to sandwich four good, albeit tough, miles (6:52, 6:54, 6:53, and 6:49) between my warm-up and cool-down miles. Nothing but easy runs the rest of the way!!

 

[pigskinliquors]

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 today because I haven't been very impressed with the Polar RS200sd I bought a month or two ago. I'll try this one for a month or so and then make a decision on which one I want to keep. My guess is that it will be the Garmin, because that damn footpod on the Polar has been bugging me. Plus, I can use the Garmin to measure distances on my bike.

:beginstohidemoneyfromthewife:

Awesome!! I LOVE my 305, and am guessing you'll be very pleased with it. It's ability to go from running to biking functions is immaculately easy. Additionally, the antenna is MUCH stronger than Garmin's previous versions. FYI: if you haven't found it yet, there is currently a $50 rebate on the 305!!

 

[El Floppo]

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 today because I haven't been very impressed with the Polar RS200sd I bought a month or two ago. I'll try this one for a month or so and then make a decision on which one I want to keep. My guess is that it will be the Garmin, because that damn footpod on the Polar has been bugging me. Plus, I can use the Garmin to measure distances on my bike.

:beginstohidemoneyfromthewife:

Awesome!! I LOVE my 305, and am guessing you'll be very pleased with it. It's ability to go from running to biking functions is immaculately easy. Additionally, the antenna is MUCH stronger than Garmin's previous versions. FYI: if you haven't found it yet, there is currently a $50 rebate on the 305!!

Does it do cadence for the bike?

 

[pigskinliquors]

Ah, yes. That's what humidity feels like....Just finished my last pre-marathon tempo run. Temp was a balmy 58 degrees, but with 91% humidity. First real humid day this year, and I could definitely feel the difference in my breathing. No matter - still managed to sandwich four good, albeit tough, miles (6:52, 6:54, 6:53, and 6:49) between my warm-up and cool-down miles. Nothing but easy runs the rest of the way!!

Tapering Rocks! IF you plan enough events, close to each other, all of your training can simultaneously be tapering and recovery (ahh, to be young again).

 

[pigskinliquors]

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 today because I haven't been very impressed with the Polar RS200sd I bought a month or two ago. I'll try this one for a month or so and then make a decision on which one I want to keep. My guess is that it will be the Garmin, because that damn footpod on the Polar has been bugging me. Plus, I can use the Garmin to measure distances on my bike.

:beginstohidemoneyfromthewife:

Awesome!! I LOVE my 305, and am guessing you'll be very pleased with it. It's ability to go from running to biking functions is immaculately easy. Additionally, the antenna is MUCH stronger than Garmin's previous versions. FYI: if you haven't found it yet, there is currently a $50 rebate on the 305!!

Does it do cadence for the bike?

Yes, but you need to purchase a separate attachment. Edited to add this link.

 

[tri-man 47]

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill you first.

This is San Diego, not the Sahara Desert.

It was just a joke. By the way, I checked my resting pulse last night: 48.

I do believe I'm half-dead.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill you first.

This is San Diego, not the Sahara Desert.

It was just a joke. By the way, I checked my resting pulse last night: 48.

I do believe I'm halfmostly-dead.

fixed and

 

[GStrot]

New toy for y'all to play with. RunStoppable

I haven't fully explored the site, but the intro page mentioned it can generate elevation charts. So, I registered and entered the route for the San Diego Marathon.



Holy...

Mary...

Mother...

Of...

God....



Hopefully you can view this link without registering, but check out the elevation chart! link

I don't mind the descent into the Grand Canyon after mile 3, but why the hell are we climbing Mount freakin' Everest from 7 to 10, and then over the back side to 11??!!

I....am gonna die.

mapmyrun has an elevation option as well. It may be new.Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

 

[GStrot]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:. Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

very cool.How did you find out about this?

 

[Dash]

mapmyrun has an elevation option as well. It may be new.

Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

Not really a distance runner, but my track/cross country team used to run our high school stadium steps. We'd run hard (not a sprint) up the steps, jog across the length of the stands, take care on the way down and repeat until our legs were burning pretty good (usually about 10-15 sets).

 

[pigskinliquors]

I wanted to brag about my two daughters, and thought this would be the best thread for it. Both just completed their first triathlons this past weekend rouddaddy:.

Our 5 yr. old completed a 100m swim (all with a kick board, and me assisting by pulling her), a 1.5 mile bike ride (I tried to run with her, but after a quarter mile I lost her. Her little legs were flying on her 16 inch Barbie Princesses bike = she was going faster than 5:00 mile pace!) then she ran .75 miles (I ran w/ her and she didn't stop once!!). During the run she kept passing and being passed by a little girl, and was determined to not let her beat her. She lost to her by about 10 ft. but fought for every second (the other girl was 7 years old). We met the other girls parents after the event was over (her Mom ran with her as well), and ended up having them (and other parents) over for a Cinco de Mayo party. The Mom also tri's = my wife now has a new training partner

Our 2 yr old (2 years and 3 weeks), also competed. Mrs. Liquors raced/assisted her while I was with her older sister. She splashed and kicked in the water for the whole 25 yards (only coughed up water one time), then rode her tricycle around one full tennis court (she can't quite reach the pedals = she was pushed the whole way), then ran the width of the tennis court (she rocked at this, as she did this unassisted).

Both of our girls, and Mrs. Liquor and I all had a blast. For other parents out there, I highly recommend it.

very cool.How did you find out about this?

Trifind. Click on the State that you live in (left column) to find a listing of potential tri's. In Texas (where we live) I was surprised to find so many kid tri's. We actually have a Kid's Triathlon Club in town (Called Aluminum Kid's Triathlon; i.e., play on words from "Iron Man"), which my wife and I have just joined. I'm guessing this will beat the soccer mom crowd

 

[tri-man 47]

New toy for y'all to play with. RunStoppable

I haven't fully explored the site, but the intro page mentioned it can generate elevation charts. So, I registered and entered the route for the San Diego Marathon.



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Hopefully you can view this link without registering, but check out the elevation chart! link

I don't mind the descent into the Grand Canyon after mile 3, but why the hell are we climbing Mount freakin' Everest from 7 to 10, and then over the back side to 11??!!

I....am gonna die.

mapmyrun has an elevation option as well. It may be new.Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

I'd say the trick is to learn/plan to run/bounce/spring on the balls of your feet, rather than being back on your heels as you ascend. Stairs help with that, as mentioned. The best I can do here in Chicago is find some expressway overpasses and run over and back. Urban training. Grrrrr.

 

[wraith5]

mapmyrun has an elevation option as well. It may be new.

Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

Most treadmills have an incline option - do a little work with it. Whenever I'm on the treadmill (thus far a couple of times each week) I use pre-programmed routines that incorporate changes in the incline. It makes a big difference. You could also find a hill nearby and do repeats, but I think the gradual incline on the treadmill will better suit what you're trying to accomplish.

Either way, don't get hung up on the elevation - it won't make a big difference in your run. If you only stick to what you've been doing, you'll still be just fine.

 

[tri-man 47]

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill you first.

This is San Diego, not the Sahara Desert.

It was just a joke. By the way, I checked my resting pulse last night: 48.

I do believe I'm halfmostly-dead, wonderfully fit, marvelously sculpted, and just as cute as a button.

fixed and

Fixed again, as long as we're getting technical ....

 

[GStrot]

The best I can do here in Chicago is find some expressway overpasses and run over and back. Urban training. Grrrrr.

I know you are fast but running down the Dan Ryan sounds dangerous. :( There are some overpasses about a mile from my house. I will have to try it.

 

[GStrot]

mapmyrun has an elevation option as well. It may be new.

Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

Most treadmills have an incline option - do a little work with it. Whenever I'm on the treadmill (thus far a couple of times each week) I use pre-programmed routines that incorporate changes in the incline. It makes a big difference. You could also find a hill nearby and do repeats, but I think the gradual incline on the treadmill will better suit what you're trying to accomplish.

Either way, don't get hung up on the elevation - it won't make a big difference in your run. If you only stick to what you've been doing, you'll still be just fine.

:( I may have to be on the treadmill for a 3 miler tomorrow, I will see if I can throw in some elevation work.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Why you worried about the elevation? Heck, the summer heat's gonna kill you first.

This is San Diego, not the Sahara Desert.

It was just a joke. :( By the way, I checked my resting pulse last night: 48.

I do believe I'm half-dead.

lol Well, considering I'll be leaving the Saraha Desert (Phoenix) and 100+ temps to go run in SD, hopefully it'll feel downright frigid. :brrr:Hmm, rest pulse at the moment is 59, and that's sitting here at my desk at work. Guess I'll need to rest more.

As for hill training, I need me some of that as well. Hmm, come to think of it, I'll be running tomorrow evening during my daughters' gymnastics class. There's a high school nearby, so I suppose I could do some stadiums instead. I could have been doing track workouts all this time as well! I gotta start thinking outside the box more. lol

I was considering a 10miler for this Saturday (two 5mile loops near my house that I posted a few weeks ago), then I remembered that if I go around the other way, it throws in some hills (well actually, they're washes, but you still have to climb up the other side lol). I just graphed that route, and there's a ~80ft difference between min and max elevations. Interesting, I wouldn't think it to be that much of a difference. I see it as a mostly flat course, but the chart proved me wrong. So, I'll be doing two loops of that on Saturday. link

For the following Saturday, I was planning a 6miler on my usual hill course (this was before I remembered the hills on the 5mile loop). I graphed that one and it's basically a great big Dromedary camel's back. lol 3miles out and back, with a 200ft climb to the 1.5mi mark, so I'd be taking that hill twice. One last ~30ft hill at about 2.8mi, again taking it coming and going. link

I just need to study these charts, get a feel for them (like I said, they don't feel like there's that much of a change; they feel/look flatter), and run them properly. Get some muscle-memory going on, and SD should be a breeze.

 

[wraith5]

By the way, I checked my resting pulse last night: 48.

I do believe I'm half-dead.

I'm at about 54 sitting here at my desk... I guess that's a good thing.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Which brings me to my question. Where I run the elevation is flat. The 10k course has some hills not as dramatic as the SD marathon above but there are elevation changes.

I think this link will work

Check the elevation box on the left and you will see some ups and downs especially what looks like a 50 ft. climb around the 5 mile mark.

Any suggestions on how to train or prepare for this?

1. I didn't know you were from South Bend. I passionately hate Notre Dame. 2. I wouldn't worry too much about this course. By the time you reach race day, you won't have any problem with one or two small hills. Like others said, just try messing around with the incline on your treadmill and call it good.

 

[wraith5]

Most treadmills have an incline option - do a little work with it. Whenever I'm on the treadmill (thus far a couple of times each week) I use pre-programmed routines that incorporate changes in the incline. It makes a big difference.

I may have to be on the treadmill for a 3 miler tomorrow, I will see if I can throw in some elevation work.

"I will see..." ?? Get your ### on the treadmill, bump up the incline, and get 'er done!! This time of year I'd much rather run outside, but now that I've discovered the advantages of doing some incline work I'll keep some treadmill time when I can... the past couple of weeks the kids have been getting up before 6:30, which means no treadmill time for Dada before work. I'm experimenting with the logistics involved to bike to work and run home from work (3.5 miles) on Tues & Thurs, then take the bike home in the car Wed & Fri...

 

[pigskinliquors]

Most treadmills have an incline option - do a little work with it. Whenever I'm on the treadmill (thus far a couple of times each week) I use pre-programmed routines that incorporate changes in the incline. It makes a big difference.

I may have to be on the treadmill for a 3 miler tomorrow, I will see if I can throw in some elevation work.

"I will see..." ?? Get your ### on the treadmill, bump up the incline, and get 'er done!! This time of year I'd much rather run outside, but now that I've discovered the advantages of doing some incline work I'll keep some treadmill time when I can... the past couple of weeks the kids have been getting up before 6:30, which means no treadmill time for Dada before work. I'm experimenting with the logistics involved to bike to work and run home from work (3.5 miles) on Tues & Thurs, then take the bike home in the car Wed & Fri...

Why not bike to work on Tues, then run home. Then run to work on Thurs and bike home. This way you don't need to take the bike home via your car at all

 

[tri-man 47]

I was considering a 10miler for this Saturday (two 5mile loops near my house that I posted a few weeks ago), then I remembered that if I go around the other way, it throws in some hills (well actually, they're washes, but you still have to climb up the other side lol). I just graphed that route, and there's a ~80ft difference between min and max elevations. Interesting, I wouldn't think it to be that much of a difference. I see it as a mostly flat course, but the chart proved me wrong. So, I'll be doing two loops of that on Saturday. link

For the following Saturday, I was planning a 6miler on my usual hill course (this was before I remembered the hills on the 5mile loop). I graphed that one and it's basically a great big Dromedary camel's back. lol 3miles out and back, with a 200ft climb to the 1.5mi mark, so I'd be taking that hill twice. One last ~30ft hill at about 2.8mi, again taking it coming and going. link

I just need to study these charts, get a feel for them (like I said, they don't feel like there's that much of a change; they feel/look flatter), and run them properly. Get some muscle-memory going on, and SD should be a breeze.

RoarinS, those hills sound good and beneficial. You got any sand out in the desert there, too? Running in sand would be another way to build up the legs. I remember how Walter Payton used to train on a big, sandy hill near his house. Other Chicago Bears would try to keep up with him and end up tossing their lunch, it was so tough.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

You got any sand out in the desert there, too? Running in sand would be another way to build up the legs.

Not really. I suppose I could run laps around the long jump pit at the high school before/after I run some stadiums.

 

[DolphinsPhan]

Another good speed workout for me! Did 8x400 @ 8m/m pace with "rest" 400s in between at 10m/m. Mile warm up and cool down at 9m/m.

One more long run on Saturday and then next week is race week.

 

[DolphinsPhan]

Question about eating before a race....my race is on a Friday night at 7pm. What type of eating should I do that day? Last year I ate a clif bar and some gatorade about an hour before the race and that was it.

It's only a 5k so I am not too concerned.