Ran a 10k in June (7 Viewers)

[pigskinliquors]

you guys have suggestions for eating right on the days you jog?i suffer from poor-decision making ability when it comes to food. mostly i just eat what tastes good w/o putting any thought in to it.i'd like to switch to a more carb friendly diet on the days i do run but don't really know what to eat beyond a plate of spaghetti or a loaf of bread.

I try to eat throughout the day to avoid large meals, but also have zero will-power. I try to eat half my breakfast at home, then half at work; eat portions of my lunch between 11 and 2pm; have a small snack when I get home from work; then have a small dinner at night. This is supposed to keep your digestive system working to help you burn more calories, more efficiently. It is also supposed to help avoid over-consumption. This is what I try to do. In reality I do all this, plus eat large meals, and drink too much wine, beer and scotch. Thank goodness I run, or I'd be a whale. re: carbs; we've replaced all of our pasta and bread (except sourdough, which won't happen) with whole wheat which is one change that didn't negatively affect my happiness. One thing I've learned the hard way is to not eat too much fiber before long runs. It makes it more difficult to clear everything out in a timely manner the morning of.

 

[BassNBrew]

One thing I've learned the hard way is to not eat too much fiber before long runs. It makes it more difficult to clear everything out in a timely manner the morning of.

That's why they're called long runs.

 

[BassNBrew]

I ran 5 miles tonight and it was tough. Is every run after the long run going to be hard, or was I paying the price for at the Super Bowl party?

You did your eight miles in 1:14, or 9:15 pace. Was it a long, slow run, or did you run at race pace? If it's the former, then I'm guessing that you were simply paying the price for partying too hard, but if it's the latter, then you're probably just tired from a tough workout.Did eight miles myself this morning in 62:32, or 7:49 pace. My runs have been going really well lately, and I'm kinda starting to re-think my strategy for Boston. I qualified at 3:10 last spring, and I was planning on just taking it easy and shooting for 3:30 for Boston, but as good as I'm feeling, I'm thinking I might try to go somewhere between 3:16 and 3:23.

Curious why you aren't targetting a PR?

 

[gruecd]

I ran 5 miles tonight and it was tough. Is every run after the long run going to be hard, or was I paying the price for at the Super Bowl party?

You did your eight miles in 1:14, or 9:15 pace. Was it a long, slow run, or did you run at race pace? If it's the former, then I'm guessing that you were simply paying the price for partying too hard, but if it's the latter, then you're probably just tired from a tough workout.Did eight miles myself this morning in 62:32, or 7:49 pace. My runs have been going really well lately, and I'm kinda starting to re-think my strategy for Boston. I qualified at 3:10 last spring, and I was planning on just taking it easy and shooting for 3:30 for Boston, but as good as I'm feeling, I'm thinking I might try to go somewhere between 3:16 and 3:23.

Curious why you aren't targetting a PR?

It's my first Boston, and as much as I want a respectable finishing time, I also really just want to enjoy the experience. If I eventually re-qualify and end up going back, then we can talk about PRs....

 

[BassNBrew]

I ran 5 miles tonight and it was tough. Is every run after the long run going to be hard, or was I paying the price for :X at the Super Bowl party?

You did your eight miles in 1:14, or 9:15 pace. Was it a long, slow run, or did you run at race pace? If it's the former, then I'm guessing that you were simply paying the price for partying too hard, but if it's the latter, then you're probably just tired from a tough workout.Did eight miles myself this morning in 62:32, or 7:49 pace. My runs have been going really well lately, and I'm kinda starting to re-think my strategy for Boston. I qualified at 3:10 last spring, and I was planning on just taking it easy and shooting for 3:30 for Boston, but as good as I'm feeling, I'm thinking I might try to go somewhere between 3:16 and 3:23.

Curious why you aren't targetting a PR?

It's my first Boston, and as much as I want a respectable finishing time, I also really just want to enjoy the experience. If I eventually re-qualify and end up going back, then we can talk about PRs....

If you run that slow the only experience you'll be enjoying is the chunky chicks butts.

 

[BassNBrew]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

 

[meeka]

Another week in which I got all my weekday runs in. I ran another 5 tonight at a little slower pace because I have had real tired legs all week. I think it has a lot to do with a cold I am fighting. Having the 1/2 date set and registered has really helped me get my runs in when I lack motivation. Plus, when I see those January mile totals from some of you it makes my 64 miles look like nothing. I may break into the triple digits in mile for March. That in itself should keep me motivated.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

I'm having a "hard" time picturing this?

 

[culdeus]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

I was out pulling my kid last night too. It's gotten a little absurd with her and the trailer combining to weigh 3 times the weight of my bike, but I press on. She also now protests if we don't stop at playgrounds to try out the slides, such is life and I usually oblige. Going up hill with that thing is just insane. Several times I think about you during this as I know the weight I'm pulling up still doesn't get me to your mass. When I ride around with the thing disconnected I can almost do in the big ring what it takes for me to do in the small ring. I've also just decided to ride my record bike full time with her. I'll probably be looking for a home for my old bike soon. With spin classes I've just about given up on trainer sessions and the bad weather spots that might pop up in march I'll just do on my main bike.The lbs still hasn't gotten in my 705. It will be hilarious for me to compare the charts with and without trailer.

 

[culdeus]

I've never been able to figure out grades. Can someone tell me what the grades are for the different sections of "The Gauntlet"

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1609729

This is a hill repeat section where I ride. The first section up Loving is just insane. I've never had the balls to take the kid up that one.

 

[tri-man 47]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

I'm having a "hard" time picturing this?

Picture this:http://www.revolutioncycle.com/i/rc_stroller.jpg

A few indoor bike trainer sessions this week (30-60 minutes); one good 45 minute swim. I'll be at Purdue this weekend for a Big Ten men's volleyball round robin tournament, and while there I can slip in a swim in their very big pool and catch a run on their indoor track. My son, a senior, is the starting setter for Illinois' team. The first spring rankings just came out, and Illinois is ranked #2 nationally. After five straight years of finishing third in the national tournament, we'll see if they can break over the top this year (mid-April tournament in Dallas).

 

[culdeus]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

I'm having a "hard" time picturing this?

Picture this:http://www.revolutioncycle.com/i/rc_stroller.jpg

A few indoor bike trainer sessions this week (30-60 minutes); one good 45 minute swim. I'll be at Purdue this weekend for a Big Ten men's volleyball round robin tournament, and while there I can slip in a swim in their very big pool and catch a run on their indoor track. My son, a senior, is the starting setter for Illinois' team. The first spring rankings just came out, and Illinois is ranked #2 nationally. After five straight years of finishing third in the national tournament, we'll see if they can break over the top this year (mid-April tournament in Dallas).

ORLY

 

[culdeus]

Hey Coldeus...I was out for a training ride last weekend doing some climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Saw these two chicks in front of me in the distance and spent the next 15 minutes making up the 200 yards. One of them was riding the 8% grade pulling a baby in a stoller. Both her and her friend were hot. I think I recognized them from a race last year when they passed me...but that could be a bunch of chicks.

I'm having a "hard" time picturing this?

Picture this:http://www.revolutioncycle.com/i/rc_stroller.jpg

Holy crap that's exactly my trailer.

 

[BassNBrew]

I've never been able to figure out grades. Can someone tell me what the grades are for the different sections of "The Gauntlet"

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1609729

This is a hill repeat section where I ride. The first section up Loving is just insane. I've never had the balls to take the kid up that one.

The first one looks like 15% and the third around 22%. That looks like severe hurt and I doubt you're riding a compact in Texas. The only way I'd get up those is carry major momentum from the downhill.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Culdeus, BnB and other bikers:

Should I purchase a hydration pack for the MS150, and if so, how big of one should I get (75 oz, 100 oz, etc.)? Also, any recommendations on bibs/shorts?

 

[culdeus]

I've never been able to figure out grades. Can someone tell me what the grades are for the different sections of "The Gauntlet"

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1609729

This is a hill repeat section where I ride. The first section up Loving is just insane. I've never had the balls to take the kid up that one.

The first one looks like 15% and the third around 22%. That looks like severe hurt and I doubt you're riding a compact in Texas. The only way I'd get up those is carry major momentum from the downhill.

The first one happens really quick into it. I'll be dammned if that thing (loving) isn't bigger than Bobolink. Half the time it's a gamble whether I'll get enough gear in that I can actually keep moving forward at the top of it. It's good training for Aledo and the 2nd MS day for me though. There are some freaking WALLS in the park.

 

[culdeus]

Culdeus, BnB and other bikers:Should I purchase a hydration pack for the MS150, and if so, how big of one should I get (75 oz, 100 oz, etc.)? Also, any recommendations on bibs/shorts?

I'll be rocking a camelback and bibs the first day and probably just bottles and shorts the second. I know that doesn't help you much . The two days are markedly different. I'll prolly wear my 08 jersey the first day and the 06 one the second. The first day is such a speed fest that I never have time to suck on any bottles. Second day there will be (for me at least) more stopping and a more leisurely pace at times that allows for bottle hydration. I will have empty bottles for the park in an attempt to do it all in the big ring at minimum weight. The camelback would just add weight. The first day is just like any rally except for about 10 miles of dense mixed traffic at about mile 25 (for reasons to be explained later). The dense mixed traffic is almost constant day 2 from start to finish.

 

[meeka]

Another Saturday another 8 miles. Today was a bit tough. I feel more sore after running than I did last week. I ran it in about the same time as last week. I was actually 30 seconds slower this week.

Just wanted to jump on and update the progress.

 

[Darrinll40]

I ran a 5K race this afternoon, and damn was it hilly. Living in Florida I have not really trained on any hills so I did not know how I was going to do in this race. It turned out that I had a fairly good performance, and I am happy with it.

I finished in 24:21, a 7:50 m/m pace, only 30 seconds slower than my PB at the distance. I finished 3rd in age group, and 19th of 163 overall. This marks the first time I have finished in the top 20 at a race.

Pictures

Results Link

ETA: I mapped this race to show the elevation during the run. It seems that the biggest hill was about 65 feet. While not real high, it was high enough.

Link

 

[tri-man 47]

5 miles on Purdue's track on Saturday at around 7:50-55/mile, then a strong hour-long swim workout this morning. And Illinois' volleyball team took first in the Big Ten round robin tournament. A good weekend.

Nice race, Darrin! By working hard, I see you beat out another guy for third place by fifteen seconds.

 

[Darrinll40]

5 miles on Purdue's track on Saturday at around 7:50-55/mile, then a strong hour-long swim workout this morning. And Illinois' volleyball team took first in the Big Ten round robin tournament. A good weekend.

Nice race, Darrin! By working hard, I see you beat out another guy for third place by fifteen seconds.

Thanks, this is the first time I beat him when he wasn't hurting in some way. He has been having foot problems, but when I talked to him after the race, he told me that it did not hurt today. I will be in Lafayette next weekend for my BIL's memorial service. Too bad that the volleyball thing wasn't next weekend, we could have got together. I am planning to run outside there next Saturday and Sunday. I hope it is going to be warmer than it was this weekend.

I did get in my core work today. Plus I have added a couple of stability ball exercises from Runner's World. I am doing the pushups and the triple move.

 

[Darrinll40]

In the future please refer my longest races completed as Triskadecathons.

Thank you.

 

[gruecd]

I ran 5 miles tonight and it was tough. Is every run after the long run going to be hard, or was I paying the price for at the Super Bowl party?

You did your eight miles in 1:14, or 9:15 pace. Was it a long, slow run, or did you run at race pace? If it's the former, then I'm guessing that you were simply paying the price for partying too hard, but if it's the latter, then you're probably just tired from a tough workout.Did eight miles myself this morning in 62:32, or 7:49 pace. My runs have been going really well lately, and I'm kinda starting to re-think my strategy for Boston. I qualified at 3:10 last spring, and I was planning on just taking it easy and shooting for 3:30 for Boston, but as good as I'm feeling, I'm thinking I might try to go somewhere between 3:16 and 3:23.

Curious why you aren't targetting a PR?

It's my first Boston, and as much as I want a respectable finishing time, I also really just want to enjoy the experience. If I eventually re-qualify and end up going back, then we can talk about PRs....

If you run that slow the only experience you'll be enjoying is the chunky chicks butts.

Something tells me that not a lot of "chunky" chicks qualify for Boston. That being said, if there's a bootylicious girl who can hang with my 7:38'ish pace, then I'll be more than happy to stare at her butt for 26.2 miles.

 

[gruecd]

Been pretty busy, so I thought I'd check in with a quick recap of last week's training. Did easy 4- and 8-mile runs on Monday and Tuesday mornings, respectively. Played basketball on Wednesday morning, but I actually didn't run again until late Friday afternoon, so I actually went almost 3-1/2 days between runs. When I went out on Thursday, my legs were fresh, plus we had dry pavement for the first time in weeks, so I busted out a 7-miler at 7:15 pace. Turned around less than 14 hours later and did my weekly long run, covering the 16 miles in 2:20:17 (8:46 pace) despite slushy, slippery roads that really did a number on my quads and hamstrings. 35 total miles for the week.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Congrat's on another great race Darrin! While the hills weren't very large, it is atypical for a 5k to be hilly. Great time considering

My Update:

I'm still tapering. I ran an 8 miler yesterday (usually long run day) and tried to emulate the first 8 miles of my race. I ran two miles 15 seconds slower than pace, and the other 5 approx. 5 seconds faster than pace, including one substantial hill (a full mile long). My legs felt pretty fresh afterwards, and never felt pushed. I just have a slow 3 miler tomorrow, then a five miler, with the three middle miles at 1 minute faster than pace on Thursday.

It's go time!

Strange Note:

On Friday I was at a Daddy Daughter dance with my 6 year old; and we met one of her best friends (and her Dad) at the event. I've done a couple of tri's with him, and while we were talking about training, he mentioned that he was going to run the Austin Half Marathon next week. Small world! While I'm a bit hesitant (he's pretty quirky, but a really nice guy), we are going to drive to the race together, and share a hotel room. Since my wife and daughters can't make it to the race, it will be nice having at least one person at the finish line.

 

[culdeus]

Congrat's on another great race Darrin! While the hills weren't very large, it is atypical for a 5k to be hilly. Great time considering My Update:I'm still tapering. I ran an 8 miler yesterday (usually long run day) and tried to emulate the first 8 miles of my race. I ran two miles 15 seconds slower than pace, and the other 5 approx. 5 seconds faster than pace, including one substantial hill (a full mile long). My legs felt pretty fresh afterwards, and never felt pushed. I just have a slow 3 miler tomorrow, then a five miler, with the three middle miles at 1 minute faster than pace on Thursday. It's go time! Strange Note:On Friday I was at a Daddy Daughter dance with my 6 year old; and we met one of her best friends (and her Dad) at the event. I've done a couple of tri's with him, and while we were talking about training, he mentioned that he was going to run the Austin Half Marathon next week. Small world! While I'm a bit hesitant (he's pretty quirky, but a really nice guy), we are going to drive to the race together, and share a hotel room. Since my wife and daughters can't make it to the race, it will be nice having at least one person at the finish line.

Your doing the full right? Well, when you hit mile 24.5-25.5 take a mental picture because you'll be back there in a few months.

 

[tri-man 47]

Strange Note:On Friday I was at a Daddy Daughter dance with my 6 year old; and we met one of her best friends (and her Dad) at the event. I've done a couple of tri's with him, and while we were talking about training, he mentioned that he was going to run the Austin Half Marathon next week. Small world! While I'm a bit hesitant (he's pretty quirky, but a really nice guy), we are going to drive to the race together, and share a hotel room. Since my wife and daughters can't make it to the race, it will be nice having at least one person at the finish line.

You do realize you'll be going through your annual allotment of butt butter miiighty early here in 2008?

 

[SteveUK]

In the future please refer my longest races completed as Triskadecathons.

Thank you.

I like this. All I have to do now is work out how to pronounce it But the guy is right:

Marathon Man: Are you running today?

Me: Oh, I'm just doing the Half

 

[SteveUK]

I ran a 5K race this afternoon, and damn was it hilly. Living in Florida I have not really trained on any hills so I did not know how I was going to do in this race. It turned out that I had a fairly good performance, and I am happy with it.

I finished in 24:21, a 7:50 m/m pace, only 30 seconds slower than my PB at the distance. I finished 3rd in age group, and 19th of 163 overall. This marks the first time I have finished in the top 20 at a race.

Pictures

Results Link

ETA: I mapped this race to show the elevation during the run. It seems that the biggest hill was about 65 feet. While not real high, it was high enough.

Link

Good run Darrin. It's not that it was hilly - just that we are used to total flat.I went back 55 seconds on the previous 5K with a 23:52. 15th overall and 2nd in my age group - and good enough for first 3 in ANY age group

Since then I have been struck down with allergies and my average heart rate in the 5K was 178 (a good 5-6 beats more than normal for me).

So doesn't look like much running for me at the moment

 

[anborn]

hit 4.5 miles on saturday. felt good. middle 2 miles were directly into a steady headwind. ugh. really only felt strained during the last half mile. had a little soreness in my knee, but I think its because I tried to do too much during my non-run days during the week. decided to make my off days truly off (only stretching). turned cold today, so ran 3 miles on the treadmill after work. I hate the treadmill. starting to increment by half miles every other week now until april and the run.

 

[meeka]

Nice work Anborn. Just keep at it. I am sure you are already amazed at your progress. It is amazing how the body adapts to running. Also do not underestimate how awesome running 4.5 miles is. A lot of the "I ran an easy 12 miles at 8 minute miles" posts can make you feel a little foolish in here, but 4.5 is pretty impressive.

As for me....

I continue to have a tough time with my Monday run. I am not sure if I am still tired from my long run on Saturday, or if there is something I should be doing on Sunday to help, but my legs are pretty stiff during my Monday run. Hal Higdon recommends streatching/strenght work on the day after my long run. I have pretty much skipped out on this. Mostly because I am not really sure what exactly to do. Any advice from the masses?

I did get my run in yesterday. It was not easy, but I did 6 miles in about 55 minutes. I am still running on the treadmill since it was -10 again yesterday. I felt like by the time my legs finally got a little loose, the started to get tired. So it felt like an hour long battle. Then a guy says to me as I am gathering my stuff, "You sure make that look easy." I had to laugh because it felt terrible.

I am getting very eager to get outside soon. This negative temperature weather is getting rather annoying.

 

[tri-man 47]

meeka, I've about had it with this winter, too. Heavy snow this year, and some nasty cold days, too.

After your long run, you could fill the tub with cold water (8-12") and drop in for several minutes. Tough to do, but it does help. For the day after, especially being a Sunday, I'd say just drop on the floor while watching a game on TV and stretch in various ways. You could also stand and do some leg lifts, leg swings, squats, etc.

 

[GStrot]

Nice work Anborn. Just keep at it. I am sure you are already amazed at your progress. It is amazing how the body adapts to running. Also do not underestimate how awesome running 4.5 miles is. A lot of the "I ran an easy 12 miles at 8 minute miles" posts can make you feel a little foolish in here, but 4.5 is pretty impressive.

Great advice and very helpful for the new runners. Look around your office or the mall or anywhere (except at the start of a race) and you can run farther than most of the people you see. Maybe a sad commentary on today's society but you are doing a good job running as far as you are and it gets easier.I ran 90 flights yesterday (4x20 + 1x10) and I would be not truthful if I said it wasn't hard. We did it in 44 minutes including all the elevators breaks, waiting for others to finish, etc. My HR got up to 176 at one point. More training tomorrow, more next week and the big run up the Hancock is that Sunday (12 days from now).

 

[pigskinliquors]

Your doing the full right? Well, when you hit mile 24.5-25.5 take a mental picture because you'll be back there in a few months.

Yes, I'm doing the full. He's ONLY doing the triskadecathon I'm guessing I won't be able to take too many mental pic's at that point.

You do realize you'll be going through your annual allotment of butt butter miiighty early here in 2008?

 

[pigskinliquors]

Nice work Anborn. Just keep at it. I am sure you are already amazed at your progress. It is amazing how the body adapts to running. Also do not underestimate how awesome running 4.5 miles is. A lot of the "I ran an easy 12 miles at 8 minute miles" posts can make you feel a little foolish in here, but 4.5 is pretty impressive.

As for me....

I continue to have a tough time with my Monday run. I am not sure if I am still tired from my long run on Saturday, or if there is something I should be doing on Sunday to help, but my legs are pretty stiff during my Monday run. Hal Higdon recommends streatching/strenght work on the day after my long run. I have pretty much skipped out on this. Mostly because I am not really sure what exactly to do. Any advice from the masses?

I did get my run in yesterday. It was not easy, but I did 6 miles in about 55 minutes. I am still running on the treadmill since it was -10 again yesterday. I felt like by the time my legs finally got a little loose, the started to get tired. So it felt like an hour long battle. Then a guy says to me as I am gathering my stuff, "You sure make that look easy." I had to laugh because it felt terrible.

I am getting very eager to get outside soon. This negative temperature weather is getting rather annoying.

Meeka; great to hear your progress! Stretching post run has been found to be more important than stretching pre-run. This link will lead you to a pretty good presentation of the importance and types of stretching, and will also give you a serious of post-run stretches. As for your legs, I agree w/ Tri-man that getting the stressed muscles cold (which takes the blood, and the lactic acid in it away from the hurt area, allowing new, lactic acid free blood to come back!) is pretty important. I posted the below tip a couple weeks ago, and have found it to be very effective (FYI: an ice bath will have the same effect):

My tip for the day: My wife is currently learning hydro therapy, and we tried this one last night. As a substitute for ice baths, you can make your own ice packs by mixing 2 parts water with 1 part rubbing alcohol (this is to remove the lactic acid from the muscle to allow fresh/clean blood to rush to the area). For my calves we used 3 cups water and 1.5 cups alcohol, and put them into ziplock freezer bags (half the solution in each and DOUBLE bag them!). Throw them into the freezer and they'll turn slushy. When icing you should go through the following sensations: cold, pain, aching then numbing. Once you feel numb (usually about 20 minutes) the ice has done its job. You can ice 1x per hour as needed.

To help with circulation you can alternate between heat and cold by using either hot water (105 to 110 degrees) for 3 to 5 minutes then use cold (the packs mentioned above) for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Rotate back and forth 4-5 times to get better blood circulating.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Well, a month has passed, and it's time to end my post-doubletriskadecathon ( ) rest period. So, with the best intentions, I was going to run a couple miles last night while my daughters were in cheer class. So much for good intentions. I couldn't find all my running gear, so I said screw it and figured on at least taking a couple mile walk (after all, I've been off for a month, so let's start easy, right?). So, I drop off the girls and head off on my walk. The major intersections here are a mile apart, so it's easy to gauge distances -- 1/2mi down to that light, a mile back the other way, then another 1/2mi back to the start. Maybe I'll do it twice, depending on how much time until class is over.

So off I go. Hmm, this street looks spooky (mind you, it's a major street). I'm a little familiar with the area. It's not quite Watts, but it certainly ain't Beverly Hills! Ok, just stay aware of my surroundings. Is that a police helicopter up there? Crap, I should have left my checkbook/wallet/keys/self in the car. I reach the light and turn around, crossing over to the other side of the street (there's a 99cent store across from class, so maybe I'll check that out). Hmm, that big scary guy at the bus stop is smoking pot. This side of the street looks spookier than the other side! What, the police helicopter is back?! Eff this, I'm crossing over (mid-block) to the side of the street that is less-darkly-lit and has people in those buildings, and heading back to start! One mile shall have to suffice!

I think I'll pass on Monday night runs, at least in that part of town. I'll just go with running during my daughter's gymnastics classes on Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday. Neighborhood with $4-500k houses and upscale shopping >>>>>>> neighborhood with crack houses and 99cent stores.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Well, a month has passed, and it's time to end my post-doubletriskadecathon ( ) rest period. So, with the best intentions, I was going to run a couple miles last night while my daughters were in cheer class. So much for good intentions. I couldn't find all my running gear, so I said screw it and figured on at least taking a couple mile walk (after all, I've been off for a month, so let's start easy, right?). So, I drop off the girls and head off on my walk. The major intersections here are a mile apart, so it's easy to gauge distances -- 1/2mi down to that light, a mile back the other way, then another 1/2mi back to the start. Maybe I'll do it twice, depending on how much time until class is over.

So off I go. Hmm, this street looks spooky (mind you, it's a major street). I'm a little familiar with the area. It's not quite Watts, but it certainly ain't Beverly Hills! Ok, just stay aware of my surroundings. Is that a police helicopter up there? Crap, I should have left my checkbook/wallet/keys/self in the car. I reach the light and turn around, crossing over to the other side of the street (there's a 99cent store across from class, so maybe I'll check that out). Hmm, that big scary guy at the bus stop is smoking pot. This side of the street looks spookier than the other side! What, the police helicopter is back?! Eff this, I'm crossing over (mid-block) to the side of the street that is less-darkly-lit and has people in those buildings, and heading back to start! One mile shall have to suffice!

I think I'll pass on Monday night runs, at least in that part of town. I'll just go with running during my daughter's gymnastics classes on Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday. Neighborhood with $4-500k houses and upscale shopping >>>>>>> neighborhood with crack houses and 99cent stores.

You wuss (I think I owe you one!). A true FBG runs wherever, and whenever they want to

 

[RoarinSonoran]

You wuss (I think I owe you one!). A true FBG runs wherever, and whenever they want to

I'd rather run for training/race purposes, instead of running away from a big meanie dude.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Well feldercarb!! Goofy's Challenge is already full! Within a month!

Oh well, "2010: A Goofy Odyssey", here I come.

The Disneyworld Triskadecathon is 75% full, if anyone was considering it (Darrin?).

 

[culdeus]

It's been a phenomenal year for me so far. I have not used one single mg of Advil in 2008.

I've been fairly iffy about starting to step it up, but I feel confident on the scoped knee. Just a teeny bit of tendinitis. Nothing too bad.

I was told to sort of expect the tendonitis to stay with me till about 1 year post op.

Who knows if it goes away I might actually run in 2008.

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[meeka]

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I should probably take stretching more seriously. I usually do not stretch before I run, but I do spend 5-10 minutes after I run to stretch. I think that after my long runs I need to do some the following day. I will keep you all posted.

 

[tri-man 47]

Who knows if it goes away I might actually run in 2008.

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[2Young2BBald]

Well feldercarb!! Goofy's Challenge is already full! Within a month! :(Oh well, "2010: A Goofy Odyssey", here I come. The Disneyworld Triskadecathon is 75% full, if anyone was considering it (Darrin?).

My wife & I are already in. With the ###### ############# ### weather we are having up here, I think it just might be the only thing keeping me going right now. I had to resort to snow shoe running this weekend just to get an outdoor run in. We were up in Grayling, MI, and I "ran" about 3.5 miles trying to do some hill work up and down to ready myself for my 70 story building climb. We fly to Orlando on Friday and I cannot wait to run outdoors, with only one layer on that includes shorts & a tee-shirt.

 

[Darrinll40]

Well feldercarb!! Goofy's Challenge is already full! Within a month! Oh well, "2010: A Goofy Odyssey", here I come. The Disneyworld Triskadecathon is 75% full, if anyone was considering it (Darrin?).

Sorry, too expensive for me next year. Maybe one day.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Little update:

I will have my last run (pace) tomorrow morning. I'll actually be in downtown Austin (meetings there tonight and tomorrow), staying in a hotel .2 miles from the starting line. The first five miles of the marathon are almost an out and back, starting on one side of my hotel, and returning on the other. I plan on running the first two miles (+51 feet, then +86 feet!) at the pace I hope to run them during the marathon, and will then run three miles at 1 minute faster than race pace (+35 feet, -16 feet then -78 feet!!), prior to the short, slow jog back to my hotel. It will be interesting to see what my HR will be like after the first three miles, and should give my a good idea of whether I'll be able to bring my HR down on race day.

 

[culdeus]

For those that care and for the posters/lurkers who send me PMs occasionally about bike purchases I am no longer endorsing bikesdirect as a one size fits all bargain bin.

I'm now steering my "clients" to rscycles. I feel they provide now a better value at virtually all price points over bikes direct.

There are some specific reasons for this. In general you will find a more usable wheelset long term as well as frames that will vary head tube lengths in a predictable fashion.

They also seem to actually be able to keep the standard sizes in stock which has pissed off some people I've talked to.

The other advantage of rscycle is that many of these bikes are "name brand" meaning it wouldn't be that hard to actually track one down to test ride. And then perhaps try to bargain with the lbs for the online price less net of tax and shipping (where applicable).

I've got a BD bike and have been mostly happy with it. I swapped the wheelset nearly immediately, but other than that have kept it stock and will ride at least thru the summer as is.

I'm still happy to answer any and all questions via PM/Email or courier pigeon. At last count perhaps 15 FBGs have taken me up on it.

 

[tri-man 47]

Little update: I will have my last run (pace) tomorrow morning. I'll actually be in downtown Austin (meetings there tonight and tomorrow), staying in a hotel .2 miles from the starting line. The first five miles of the marathon are almost an out and back, starting on one side of my hotel, and returning on the other. I plan on running the first two miles (+51 feet, then +86 feet!) at the pace I hope to run them during the marathon, and will then run three miles at 1 minute faster than race pace (+35 feet, -16 feet then -78 feet!!), prior to the short, slow jog back to my hotel. It will be interesting to see what my HR will be like after the first three miles, and should give my a good idea of whether I'll be able to bring my HR down on race day.

Just to say - This will probably feel kind of sluggish/"hard" ...don't let the feeling discourage you. Sometimes these hold-back runs make it seem like "gee, these few miles have me breathing hard - what will the full race feel like?" But the context for this run is much different than for the actual race.

 

[gruecd]

It was wicked cold out again this morning, so I did nine miles on the treadmill, averaging about 7:50 pace. It felt really good and easy coming off almost 48 hours rest, which was nice. Didn't get a chance to do my treadmill hill/speed workout last Thursday, so I'll be doing that tomorrow afternoon, and then an easy 12 miler on Saturday (step-back week).

 

[RoarinSonoran]

2mi in 16:53 last night. I can't run slow and easy, even after a month off, to save my life! Tho, I suppose it's a sign that my speed has built up. A year ago, I was stuck on 9:00 when I wanted 10:00, and now it appears that I'm stuck on 8:30 instead of 9:00. At this rate, I could be running a 4:00 pace in a few years! lol

Left knee and perhaps a little bit of the I-T bugged me some, and I felt a little gassed towards the end, but otherwise a good run. I suppose I should put in more effort in the stretching area to try and get this I-T/knee problem resolved once and for all. No spooky neighborhoods was a plus.

 

[Darrinll40]

I got in my interval run this afternoon. This time I did 4x800, instead of 3x800. Funny thing was that my last two intervals were at 7:32 m/m, the first two were at 7:42 and 7:44. I don't know how that worked out.

I am flying to Indiana tomorrow evening and just for fun I am going to wear my Garmin and start it when the plane begins to taxi. I hope that I won't stress it out. .