Ran a 10k in June (3 Viewers)

[pigskinliquors]

3 runs per week: 1 long (10-14 miles), 1 pace (6-7 miles), 1 speed (6-10 half mile repeats) 3 bikes per week: 1 long (30-40 miles), 1 pace (16 miles), 1 speed (20 miles w/ middle 10 full-effort)3x per week: chest/back 3x per week: arms/rotator2x per week: lunges/legs

How do you find the time with a lovely wife and two kids?

The Mrs. is extremely understanding as she also has a pretty rigid training schedule. I take Saturdays off (family day); have my long run on Sunday's during our kid's naps, and do the rest of my cardio workouts between 5:10 and 7:00 am. All lifting/stretching is done at night after the kiddos go to bed (8 pm). My wife and I also do Yoga twice a week together, which I started to be able to spend time w/ her, but have come to enjoy it more than any other workouts during the week. As w/ most in this thread, you have to treat it like brushing your teeth = something you fit into your schedule bc it's important.

 

[culdeus]

I haven't posted an update on my training in awhile. I've decided to do an Olympic tri (1500m swim; 25m bike; 10k run) in the middle of July (Ironhead Dallas),

O RLY

 

[GStrot]

3 runs per week: 1 long (10-14 miles), 1 pace (6-7 miles), 1 speed (6-10 half mile repeats) 3 bikes per week: 1 long (30-40 miles), 1 pace (16 miles), 1 speed (20 miles w/ middle 10 full-effort)3x per week: chest/back 3x per week: arms/rotator2x per week: lunges/legs

How do you find the time with a lovely wife and two kids?

The Mrs. is extremely understanding as she also has a pretty rigid training schedule. I take Saturdays off (family day); have my long run on Sunday's during our kid's naps, and do the rest of my cardio workouts between 5:10 and 7:00 am. All lifting/stretching is done at night after the kiddos go to bed (8 pm). My wife and I also do Yoga twice a week together, which I started to be able to spend time w/ her, but have come to enjoy it more than any other workouts during the week. As w/ most in this thread, you have to treat it like brushing your teeth = something you fit into your schedule bc it's important.

I agree which is why I am trying to figure out how to fit it all in. Looks like I need to get my kids to sleep more because they don't take naps on Sundays and they don't go to bed until 9:30 although that might change once they start getting up earlier for school in a couple of years. I probably also need to do more on weekends. Thanks for sharing.

 

[culdeus]

I haven't posted an update on my training in awhile. I've decided to do an Olympic tri (1500m swim; 25m bike; 10k run) in the middle of July (Ironhead Dallas),

O RLY

So it's out at Joe Pool. I'll make an effort to go ride that course a couple times in a row to see what I think. Should be totally flat.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I haven't posted an update on my training in awhile. I've decided to do an Olympic tri (1500m swim; 25m bike; 10k run) in the middle of July (Ironhead Dallas),

O RLY

So it's out at Joe Pool. I'll make an effort to go ride that course a couple times in a row to see what I think. Should be totally flat.

Flat is very good for me! If only the swimming could be downhill...

 

[GStrot]

I haven't posted an update on my training in awhile. I've decided to do an Olympic tri (1500m swim; 25m bike; 10k run) in the middle of July (Ironhead Dallas),

O RLY

So it's out at Joe Pool. I'll make an effort to go ride that course a couple times in a row to see what I think. Should be totally flat.

Flat is very good for me! If only the swimming could be downhill...

Maybe upstate New York/Buffalo area has a Triathalon. The swim would be easy, well at least the first part.

 

[tri-man 47]

I'll make an effort to go ride that course a couple times in a row to see what I think. Should be totally flat.

So's my wife, but that don't make it easy.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I'll make an effort to go ride that course a couple times in a row to see what I think. Should be totally flat.

So's my wife, but that don't make it easy.

My wife's pretty darn flat as well, but thank goodness...I'd better not go there.

 

[Dash]

My cycling bib and undershirt/tank just showed up. I finally get to spin with a padded butt and no baggy shorts. Do I wear the bib sans underoos?

 

[culdeus]

My cycling bib and undershirt/tank just showed up. I finally get to spin with a padded butt and no baggy shorts. Do I wear the bib sans underoos?

yes

 

[Dash]

My cycling bib and undershirt/tank just showed up. I finally get to spin with a padded butt and no baggy shorts. Do I wear the bib sans underoos?

yes

Great, tonight is going to be like the first time I went to swim practice in the speedo.

 

[culdeus]

My cycling bib and undershirt/tank just showed up. I finally get to spin with a padded butt and no baggy shorts. Do I wear the bib sans underoos?

yes

Great, tonight is going to be like the first time I went to swim practice in the speedo.

Don't forget to fluff.

 

[Dash]

My cycling bib and undershirt/tank just showed up. I finally get to spin with a padded butt and no baggy shorts. Do I wear the bib sans underoos?

yes

Great, tonight is going to be like the first time I went to swim practice in the speedo.

Don't forget to fluff.

 

[Dash]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

 

[culdeus]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

It's more about taint protection than anything.HTH

 

[Dash]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

It's more about taint protection than anything.HTH

Then all is covered. Thanks.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

It's more about taint protection than anything.HTH

This is sig worthy !

 

[culdeus]

Starting to put in the works a Hawaii trip for my 30th birthday.

I think I'm really gonna go full court press on climbing Haleakala for my birthday when I get done with the Hotter than hell.

 

[culdeus]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

It's more about taint protection than anything.HTH

This is sig worthy !

Oh, and chamois is most effective when combined with a high intensity manscaping program.

 

[wraith5]

Is the padding in a bib supposed to completely cover the boys and a bit more in front? If so, I think I'm going to love the bib once I become accustomed to the padding.

It's more about taint protection than anything.HTH

... boy is this thread starting to turn...While defending my geekdom yesterday I forgot to post updates on my training - this Saturday is the SoldierField 10 mile race and my goal is 80 minutes. Saturday - 7 miles in the middle of the hot, sunny afternoon. Predictably poor result. Sunday - 6 miles in the cool, overcast am. Missed a PR by 8 seconds. I took the first mile pretty easy, then some dude passed me about 1.5 miles in and it ticked me off, so I tried to keep up. He had to have been doing 7's or 7:15's, so I kept falling further behind but I pushed pretty hard to keep him in sight. I loved this run because every mile got progressively faster until the end. Today (Tues) - 4 miles this morning and set a PR by over 30 seconds (29:14). I tried to push but I did not over-exert myself. I was really surprised when I got to about mile three and realized a PR was even in reach. Other than biking to/from work, I plan to take the rest of the week pretty easy and concentrate on getting enough sleep. Friday my wife's whole family - nearly 24 of us total - are going to be getting together at my house so I don't envision getting to bed at 9pm or anything. I'll do 3 or 4 miles on Thursday but will make myself do it SLOWLY.

 

[tri-man 47]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

 

[wraith5]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

I believe that is correct. I hope you and Schmegma are both feeling good and resting up this week!By the way, I should mention that my last two runs were headphone-free. Crutch?!? I don't need no stinkin' crutch!!

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

We need a calendar to keep up with all these events. lol"Program! Get yer programs!! Can't tell the players without a program!! Wraith, Schmegma, and Tri-man are up this weekend, with Chaka and RoarinSonoran in San Diego on 6/3! Programs!!"

 

[pigskinliquors]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

Go get 'em soldiers! Have a blast on your runs, and even more importantly, enjoy the after parties!

 

[tri-man 47]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

We need a calendar to keep up with all these events. lol"Program! Get yer programs!! Can't tell the players without a program!! Wraith, Schmegma, and Tri-man are up this weekend, with Chaka and RoarinSonoran in San Diego on 6/3! Programs!!"

On behalf of thread-originator GStrot (June 2, right?)

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

We need a calendar to keep up with all these events. lol"Program! Get yer programs!! Can't tell the players without a program!! Wraith, Schmegma, and Tri-man are up this weekend, with Chaka and RoarinSonoran in San Diego on 6/3! Programs!!"

On behalf of thread-originator GStrot (June 2, right?)

See? I need a program/calendar.

 

[RustyFA]

I will have to read pages 29-32 another day. As for me I am still running my 3 milers. Training starts June 6th.

 

[DolphinsPhan]

Back into the swing of things now that I am fully recovered from my 5k last Friday. Took Saturday off since my legs were a little sore. Did a 2 mile run on Sunday afternoon. Didn't worry about pace, distance, time, or anything...it was very nice and very easy. Ended up doing a 9m/m and a 10m/m. By the time I woke up on Monday, my legs were totally recovered. Last night I ran 5 miles on the treadmill at 9m/m pace. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I wasn't tired or sore at all.

So now that my training and race are officially over, what do I do as far as running goes? I like having a schedule/goal to stick to b/c it makes me go and keeps me motivated. When I have to do my 7 mile run, I know exactly what I expect of myself. If I don't have a goal for that training day/run, then I could easily see myself saying...eh, I will just do 4 miles even though I should do 7. I don't want to get into that habit b/c I don't want to lose the base mileage that I worked to build. I was somewhere around 16-19 miles a week right before the race and felt great. How do I go about increasing my distances and how often??? Should I try 2 "long" runs in a week? I have no idea how to move forward without a goal.

 

[culdeus]

It's good to cycle down a bit after finishing an event. Give the hidden injuries time to heal before they are symptomatic.

 

[Dash]

The cycling bib was amazing! Despite culdeus' recommendation I decided not to fluff. Felt a touch funny when I started spinning (possibly due to the cute woman taking off the shirt to reveal a tiny sports bra). A few minutes in and all was good; that was the most comfortable I've been on the seat. I can't wait to get outside. Last night was a 45min "speed" class, ala cadence is constant while switching tensions. Once warm, legs felt great and I only sucked wind during the three sprints at the end. Average HR was a few beats higher than I wanted, likely because I spiked the hell out of it during sprints. When I glanced at HR during the bulk of the work I was in my target range -- also, I didn't feel like I was working too hard. Today is recovery and tomorrow is off for travel. Another tempo/recovery on Friday, off Saturday, 1 hr run Sunday. No difficult work until Monday/Tuesday.

El Floppo, thanks for that link to Nashbar. That was the first place I found a bib for less than $100.

ETA: I'm concentrating in class on learning what a 90-100 RPM cadence feels like. I read that when I ride with experienced folks they're likely to ride at that cadence.

 

[gruecd]

Looks like you're ready, wraith! Are you, Schmegma and I the ones up this weekend (10 mile, 1/2-marathon, and marathon)?

Good luck, guys! So far, the forecast for Sunday in Madison isn't looking too bad for you. Partly cloudy with a high of 67 and a low of 47. A little warm for my liking, but certainly a lot better than last year's 90-degree scorcher.Personally, it's been almost 72 hours since my race, and my legs are finally starting to lose some of their soreness. I'm planning on getting a massage sometime this afternoon, then hopefully I can start the long road back to recovery with a couple of short, 2- to 3-mile runs later this week. It feels weird not having run for a couple of days and even weirder to not be training for any specific event.

Let us know how it goes on Sunday!

 

[El Floppo]

I'm going to have to settle for slow swim times, which does make the rest of tri's more fun, bc you spend the rest of the time passing people. I'm going to stop pool/lake training until we get to CA (June 23rd), to hopefully have my back fully healed = I'll have 3 weeks to train for Dallas. With swimming gone, my training now looks like this:

Welcome to my world... except I don't have any excuses for a slow swim

 

[Dash]

So now that my training and race are officially over, what do I do as far as running goes? I like having a schedule/goal to stick to b/c it makes me go and keeps me motivated. When I have to do my 7 mile run, I know exactly what I expect of myself. If I don't have a goal for that training day/run, then I could easily see myself saying...eh, I will just do 4 miles even though I should do 7. I don't want to get into that habit b/c I don't want to lose the base mileage that I worked to build. I was somewhere around 16-19 miles a week right before the race and felt great. How do I go about increasing my distances and how often??? Should I try 2 "long" runs in a week? I have no idea how to move forward without a goal.

Sounds like you have a goal: increased distance.You could set a distance mark for your self and see how long it takes to get there while still feeling comfortable during the run. Other goals could be: go find another race (different distance, be it shorter or longer) that's a few months off, like late summer early fall and build up to it. Or you could set a few target dates for yourself and do simulated races where you test your fitness levels. A local running club might help change things up a bit too. (ETA: There is a Central NJ running club)Other guys in here will have better ideas, but you have good base miles, so you could increase the distance incrementally. Plan out a schedule similar to your training for the race, each week adding a little distance to a run or two. Don't over do the increases and resist the urge to pick up the pace on the days you add the distance. The goal with those runs is simple: increasing distance. The increases, over time, will pay dividends as your base fitness will improve.

 

[El Floppo]

3 runs per week: 1 long (10-14 miles), 1 pace (6-7 miles), 1 speed (6-10 half mile repeats) 3 bikes per week: 1 long (30-40 miles), 1 pace (16 miles), 1 speed (20 miles w/ middle 10 full-effort)3x per week: chest/back 3x per week: arms/rotator2x per week: lunges/legs

How do you find the time with a lovely wife and two kids?

The Mrs. is extremely understanding as she also has a pretty rigid training schedule. I take Saturdays off (family day); have my long run on Sunday's during our kid's naps, and do the rest of my cardio workouts between 5:10 and 7:00 am. All lifting/stretching is done at night after the kiddos go to bed (8 pm). My wife and I also do Yoga twice a week together, which I started to be able to spend time w/ her, but have come to enjoy it more than any other workouts during the week. As w/ most in this thread, you have to treat it like brushing your teeth = something you fit into your schedule bc it's important.

I agree which is why I am trying to figure out how to fit it all in. Looks like I need to get my kids to sleep more because they don't take naps on Sundays and they don't go to bed until 9:30 although that might change once they start getting up earlier for school in a couple of years. I probably also need to do more on weekends. Thanks for sharing.

It get's tougher to fit everything in, especially on the weekends, when you up the race length. 1/2s are doable- some long workouts, but you can generally kill those early in the morning, or while the your SOs are doing something else. Plus, they're not long enough yet to really kick your ###- which leaves the rest of the day free to spend doing whatever you want.Fulls- bleh. My experience, at least, was tough- especially the weekend workouts. I'd need to get to sleep early Friday so I could wake up early Sat morning- so going out with the then GF had to be on the very early side (by NYC standards). I'd get home from the workout and be exhausted after we'd eat breakfast/brunch together. Would take a major force of will to just walk around together and not just crawl back into bed for a few hours. Saturday night/Sunday morning was a whole rinse repeat action. Took some compromise on both our parts- I'd stay out later than I would've liked, and cruise around more too during the days, and she... wait a sec- seemed like a compromise at the time!

 

[El Floppo]

Starting to put in the works a Hawaii trip for my 30th birthday.

I think I'm really gonna go full court press on climbing Haleakala for my birthday when I get done with the Hotter than hell.

Hey- I just found out a buddy of mine is doing a charity ride in HI- climbing the volcano there... something like 10k vertical in around 40miles. Sounds like your kind of thing

 

[El Floppo]

The cycling bib was amazing! Despite culdeus' recommendation I decided not to fluff. Felt a touch funny when I started spinning (possibly due to the cute woman taking off the shirt to reveal a tiny sports bra). A few minutes in and all was good; that was the most comfortable I've been on the seat. I can't wait to get outside. Last night was a 45min "speed" class, ala cadence is constant while switching tensions. Once warm, legs felt great and I only sucked wind during the three sprints at the end. Average HR was a few beats higher than I wanted, likely because I spiked the hell out of it during sprints. When I glanced at HR during the bulk of the work I was in my target range -- also, I didn't feel like I was working too hard. Today is recovery and tomorrow is off for travel. Another tempo/recovery on Friday, off Saturday, 1 hr run Sunday. No difficult work until Monday/Tuesday.

El Floppo, thanks for that link to Nashbar. That was the first place I found a bib for less than $100.

ETA: I'm concentrating in class on learning what a 90-100 RPM cadence feels like. I read that when I ride with experienced folks they're likely to ride at that cadence.

Glad it worked out!When I was riding regularly, I was defintiely in the 90-100 range. For tris, it's better to spin at faster rpms than push the bigger gears- saves wear and tear on the legs for when you get off the bike and start running. And for cycling- if it's good enough for Lance, it's gotta be good enough for us- no?

I've been wanting to get some form of bib for 3 years now, but I never do. I really want bib-knickers for fall/spring riding that I can wear into winter with leg/knee warmers and and/or shorts/tights. As it is, I'll have to make do with the shorts/shirt... aka: whole lotta belly.

 

[El Floppo]

As for training:

Did 10 mins out, 10mins back. Evened out the pace, at least, although I went shorter to take it easier on the knee (which felt ok). I guess I'll stick to the 20 min runs for a bit and slowly up it back up.

Didn't get on the bike

 

[pigskinliquors]

It get's tougher to fit everything in, especially on the weekends, when you up the race length.

1/2s are doable- some long workouts, but you can generally kill those early in the morning, or while the your SOs are doing something else. Plus, they're not long enough yet to really kick your ###- which leaves the rest of the day free to spend doing whatever you want.

Fulls- bleh.

I've been worried about this. I started to create a workout schedule for the Fall for my half IM, and while it looks difficult it is feasible. It's hard to imagine increasing workouts (time-wise) to be prepared for a full IM. My bigger fear is my body literally falling apart, as I'm running out of cartilage, but the whole not having enough time to prepare could be just enough of an excuse to keep me from hurting myself (further than I already have) .

 

[pigskinliquors]

As for training:

Did 10 mins out, 10mins back. Evened out the pace, at least, although I went shorter to take it easier on the knee (which felt ok). I guess I'll stick to the 20 min runs for a bit and slowly up it back up.

Didn't get on the bike

JUST DO IT!

 

[pigskinliquors]

Starting to put in the works a Hawaii trip for my 30th birthday.

I think I'm really gonna go full court press on climbing Haleakala for my birthday when I get done with the Hotter than hell.

Will your bike be making the trip with you, or would you rent/borrow while there? I always have trouble justifying the lugging of my golf clubs on trips like this. I'd think a bike would be more difficult.

 

[DolphinsPhan]

So now that my training and race are officially over, what do I do as far as running goes? I like having a schedule/goal to stick to b/c it makes me go and keeps me motivated. When I have to do my 7 mile run, I know exactly what I expect of myself. If I don't have a goal for that training day/run, then I could easily see myself saying...eh, I will just do 4 miles even though I should do 7. I don't want to get into that habit b/c I don't want to lose the base mileage that I worked to build. I was somewhere around 16-19 miles a week right before the race and felt great. How do I go about increasing my distances and how often??? Should I try 2 "long" runs in a week? I have no idea how to move forward without a goal.

Sounds like you have a goal: increased distance.You could set a distance mark for your self and see how long it takes to get there while still feeling comfortable during the run. Other goals could be: go find another race (different distance, be it shorter or longer) that's a few months off, like late summer early fall and build up to it. Or you could set a few target dates for yourself and do simulated races where you test your fitness levels. A local running club might help change things up a bit too. (ETA: There is a Central NJ running club)Other guys in here will have better ideas, but you have good base miles, so you could increase the distance incrementally. Plan out a schedule similar to your training for the race, each week adding a little distance to a run or two. Don't over do the increases and resist the urge to pick up the pace on the days you add the distance. The goal with those runs is simple: increasing distance. The increases, over time, will pay dividends as your base fitness will improve.

Thanks for the info/advice. I am going to sign up for the Atlantic City 1/2 marathon which is in October. The 12 week training program won't officially start until end of July, so I am trying to figure out how/what to run until then. I will probably work on just adding miles slowly. I am already at 7. I was planning on adding a mile to my long run every other week which would put me at about 10 miles right when my training starts. I won't worry about tempo runs or speed workouts until the training calls for it. I may try and find a 10k in the meantime.

 

[tri-man 47]

A buddy out in CA mapped my Madison marathon run for me and sent it to me last night. So now I know the elevations! I don't have any serious issues to address. A couple early hills, a stretch that climbs to mile 19 (the south edge of the course) and then a general decline in elevation over the last seven miles (yeah!). Mile 19 is about where we start 2-3 miles through an arboretum, so if I can be strong to that point, I then start a downhill stretch on paths, which will be fantastic.

Hopefully the anticipated storms pass through Friday/Saturday and leave Sunday dry and cooler (as gruecd points out). I did three miles yesterday and four this morning at easy paces on a track with a few accelerations.

Schmegma, your 1/2-marathon avoids the hills at miles 5 and 7. You'll have that incline heading south, but then the latter half of your 'half' will be on that declining stretch. If your knee gets bad, you might be able to just lay down and roll to the finish.

 

[Dash]

I will probably work on just adding miles slowly. I am already at 7. I was planning on adding a mile to my long run every other week which would put me at about 10 miles right when my training starts. I won't worry about tempo runs or speed workouts until the training calls for it. I may try and find a 10k in the meantime.

I'm not a marathon runner, but in HS that's what we did over the summers to prep for cross-country training. Laid a good foundation and came in to train with fresh legs and strong cardio.

 

[wraith5]

It get's tougher to fit everything in, especially on the weekends, when you up the race length. 1/2s are doable- some long workouts, but you can generally kill those early in the morning, or while the your SOs are doing something else. Plus, they're not long enough yet to really kick your ###- which leaves the rest of the day free to spend doing whatever you want.Fulls- bleh. My experience, at least, was tough- especially the weekend workouts. I'd need to get to sleep early Friday so I could wake up early Sat morning- so going out with the then GF had to be on the very early side (by NYC standards). I'd get home from the workout and be exhausted after we'd eat breakfast/brunch together. Would take a major force of will to just walk around together and not just crawl back into bed for a few hours. Saturday night/Sunday morning was a whole rinse repeat action. Took some compromise on both our parts- I'd stay out later than I would've liked, and cruise around more too during the days, and she... wait a sec- seemed like a compromise at the time!

Add a couple of little kids into the mix (and a wife who is decidedly not athletic and doesn't "have time" to work out herself) and it gets even tougher. It used to be I could go out for a long run on Sunday, come home and zonk out for a good chunk of the day... that seems like a long time ago now. I will also say that getting my runs in during the winter was much easier - on the weekends I could go out at any time of the day to run whatever distance was on the schedule. As temps move into the 70s and 80s in the afternoons, going out and running 13 miles during nap time is definitely not something I want to be doing.

 

[culdeus]

Starting to put in the works a Hawaii trip for my 30th birthday.

I think I'm really gonna go full court press on climbing Haleakala for my birthday when I get done with the Hotter than hell.

Will your bike be making the trip with you, or would you rent/borrow while there? I always have trouble justifying the lugging of my golf clubs on trips like this. I'd think a bike would be more difficult.

My friends that did TNT have hard cases. I'll ship it or fly with it whichever is appropriate cost wise.

 

[pigskinliquors]

A buddy out in CA mapped my Madison marathon run for me and sent it to me last night. So now I know the elevations! I don't have any serious issues to address. A couple early hills, a stretch that climbs to mile 19 (the south edge of the course) and then a general decline in elevation over the last seven miles (yeah!). Mile 19 is about where we start 2-3 miles through an arboretum, so if I can be strong to that point, I then start a downhill stretch on paths, which will be fantastic.

Hopefully the anticipated storms pass through Friday/Saturday and leave Sunday dry and cooler (as gruecd points out). I did three miles yesterday and four this morning at easy paces on a track with a few accelerations.

Schmegma, your 1/2-marathon avoids the hills at miles 5 and 7. You'll have that incline heading south, but then the latter half of your 'half' will be on that declining stretch. If your knee gets bad, you might be able to just lay down and roll to the finish.

I'm sure you noticed it, but the total distance says 26.33 = if correct, you've got an extra 11 hundredths to run. Not too big of a deal, but nice to know on race day.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Starting to put in the works a Hawaii trip for my 30th birthday.

I think I'm really gonna go full court press on climbing Haleakala for my birthday when I get done with the Hotter than hell.

Will your bike be making the trip with you, or would you rent/borrow while there? I always have trouble justifying the lugging of my golf clubs on trips like this. I'd think a bike would be more difficult.

My friends that did TNT have hard cases. I'll ship it or fly with it whichever is appropriate cost wise.

Awesome! Hopefully it will have a new frame by then. Sounds like a good present for your 30th

 

[tri-man 47]

A buddy out in CA mapped my Madison marathon run for me and sent it to me last night. So now I know the elevations! I don't have any serious issues to address. A couple early hills, a stretch that climbs to mile 19 (the south edge of the course) and then a general decline in elevation over the last seven miles (yeah!). Mile 19 is about where we start 2-3 miles through an arboretum, so if I can be strong to that point, I then start a downhill stretch on paths, which will be fantastic.

Hopefully the anticipated storms pass through Friday/Saturday and leave Sunday dry and cooler (as gruecd points out). I did three miles yesterday and four this morning at easy paces on a track with a few accelerations.

Schmegma, your 1/2-marathon avoids the hills at miles 5 and 7. You'll have that incline heading south, but then the latter half of your 'half' will be on that declining stretch. If your knee gets bad, you might be able to just lay down and roll to the finish.

I'm sure you noticed it, but the total distance says 26.33 = if correct, you've got an extra 11 hundredths to run. Not too big of a deal, but nice to know on race day.

Yes, I did notice that, but thanks. It could be a big deal - another 35-40 seconds - if the BQ is in my range at the end. I'll try to plan accordingly. And Schmegma, I notice that your course does not loop as far south, so you have no hills ...just some rolling terrain.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

I'm sure you noticed it, but the total distance says 26.33 = if correct, you've got an extra 11 hundredths to run. Not too big of a deal, but nice to know on race day.

Yes, I did notice that, but thanks. It could be a big deal - another 35-40 seconds - if the BQ is in my range at the end. I'll try to plan accordingly.

I would say that's just a factor of the mapping procedure. Any marathon worth its salt is 26miles, 385yards, no more no less. I mapped San Diego on runstoppable.com, and came up with 26.4miles. I'd chalk it up to imprecise clicking.Tho, it would be nice to know how these races are actually measured. Inside "lane" around a turn, or middle of the street? Measured as if the course was flat, or taking hills into account? Nashville came up as 26.48miles on my Garmin (and 26.4x for a couple of other people I spoke with), and I would hope it was because I took wide turns. Tri, if you have a Garmin (or ask someone running alongside), just keep an eye on those late mile markers and make sure they match up. Then you'll have an idea if the "extra .11" comes into play.

 

[gruecd]

I'm sure you noticed it, but the total distance says 26.33 = if correct, you've got an extra 11 hundredths to run. Not too big of a deal, but nice to know on race day.

Yes, I did notice that, but thanks. It could be a big deal - another 35-40 seconds - if the BQ is in my range at the end. I'll try to plan accordingly.

I would say that's just a factor of the mapping procedure. Any marathon worth its salt is 26miles, 385yards, no more no less. I mapped San Diego on runstoppable.com, and came up with 26.4miles. I'd chalk it up to imprecise clicking.Tho, it would be nice to know how these races are actually measured. Inside "lane" around a turn, or middle of the street? Measured as if the course was flat, or taking hills into account? Nashville came up as 26.48miles on my Garmin (and 26.4x for a couple of other people I spoke with), and I would hope it was because I took wide turns. Tri, if you have a Garmin (or ask someone running alongside), just keep an eye on those late mile markers and make sure they match up. Then you'll have an idea if the "extra .11" comes into play.

Green Bay came up 26.55 on my Garmin. Might not seem like a big deal, but considering my finishing time of 3:10, it means that I actually ran 7:09 splits instead of my official 7:15.