Ran a 10k - Official Thread (1 Viewer)

[-OZ-]

Preparing for a half marathon PR attempt on Sunday at the NYC Half.

A goal -- 1:29x
B goal -- PR - 1:31:36
C goal -- 1:32:00 which is the NYC marathon qualifying standard

Weather looking decent (upper 30's and clear), however, a headwind of 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph is not ideal.

I especially like the 1:29

 

[xulf]

Preparing for a half marathon PR attempt on Sunday at the NYC Half.

A goal -- 1:29x
B goal -- PR - 1:31:36
C goal -- 1:32:00 which is the NYC marathon qualifying standard

Weather looking decent (upper 30's and clear), however, a headwind of 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph is not ideal.

You got this

 

[MAC_32]

The Barkleys started this morning. It's all relative in East Tennessee in mid March, but they've got the best weather conditions in years. If the surface isn't a disaster from all the wild weather lately we may get some fun run graduates this year.

 

[tri-man 47]

Speaking of the effect of weather: @SFBayDuck , what's the buzz about Western States in June? How will all the massive snowfalls in the Sierra Nevada affect the course? I recall your race, where as you began by ascending higher into the mountains, you encountered a lot of slippery and also melting, messy snow. I'd imagine that this year's race will be unusually challenging.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Speaking of the effect of weather: @SFBayDuck , what's the buzz about Western States in June? How will all the massive snowfalls in the Sierra Nevada affect the course? I recall your race, where as you began by ascending higher into the mountains, you encountered a lot of slippery and also melting, messy snow. I'd imagine that this year's race will be unusually challenging.

I haven't heard much specifically about the trail, but yeah they've gotten historic levels of snow in Tahoe this year, and doesn't sound like it's over yet. There have been several years with altered snow courses at States and at least one year when they had to bypass Robinson Flat altogether as the road was still snowed in at 7,000' (in late June!). In 2017 it was a heavy snow year but then there was a heat wave the week of the race that basically flash melted any surface facing the afternoon sun. So those areas turned into full-on fields of mud and running water on race day, followed by turning a corner where it was shaded and post-holing in knee-deep snow. Rinse and repeat for about 10 miles. Good times

 

[The Iguana]

Still running somewhat sporadically but trying to get more consistent. But in an attempt to be nicer to myself, I have also started some PT to work on flexibility, strength, and overall good form, etc. Trying to prevent some of the issues I had before with hip pain and such. I have never, ever, ever been particularly flexible and never will be, I'm sure. But the benefits of a couple of sessions is pretty amazing. Now if I can just do the 'homework' consistently it should pay off dividends as I try to get back into shape once again.

 

[tri-man 47]

Still running somewhat sporadically but trying to get more consistent. But in an attempt to be nicer to myself, I have also started some PT to work on flexibility, strength, and overall good form, etc. Trying to prevent some of the issues I had before with hip pain and such. I have never, ever, ever been particularly flexible and never will be, I'm sure. But the benefits of a couple of sessions is pretty amazing. Now if I can just do the 'homework' consistently it should pay off dividends as I try to get back into shape once again.

Don't sell yourself short. With a steady commitment, you'll probably surprise yourself. I do a short (~5 minute) routine as I wake up each morning and as I go to bed at night ...literally the first and last thing of the day. Try some of that or other mid-day routines (e.g., exercises you can do at the work desk), and see what improvement occurs.

 

[SFBayDuck]

The Barkleys started this morning. It's all relative in East Tennessee in mid March, but they've got the best weather conditions in years. If the surface isn't a disaster from all the wild weather lately we may get some fun run graduates this year.

For the first time ever, four runners are out on loop 5. Might we see multiple finishers this year? Several people commenting it's because this is the best weather they've ever had for the race.

The lone remaining female missed the 48 hour cutoff for loop 4 (still not in as far as I can tell). Pretty sure that's the closest a woman has come to a finish.

 

[MAC_32]

3 finishers. Incredible.

 

[Sand]

3 finishers. Incredible.

Weather is *beautiful* today in north Alabama. Tennessee would have been absolutely perfect for this.

 

[Zasada]

@JShare87 are you targeting a new race? I see you're keeping the running up. Hope so!

 

[JShare87]

@JShare87 are you targeting a new race? I see you're keeping the running up. Hope so!

I am not. Not sure what’s going on with me, but I was sick for a week a little after my marathon. I have been lifting a lot and haven’t been focusing on running much. Just when I was starting to try and piece some miles together, I played football and tweaked my knee.

Trying to start back up again. My Apple Watch alerted me yesterday that my resting HR this past week was abnormally high. It’s usually in the mid 40s and now it’s in the 50s/60s. My VO2Max continues to drop as well (53 after this morning’s run) Pretty sure that is the lowest it’s been in the past 3-4 years. My HR got up to 189 (my max) on my run today, and I felt it. They were running a 5K on my local route, so I got caught up in trying to show off.

I’ll never understand how this whole things works. Down to 13% body fat and haven’t had over 2-3 grams of sugar in a day since December. Yet, my running and fitness continues to drop. When I eat like crap and look like a fat guy with skinny arms and legs, my VO2Max is like 62 and I feel amazing out there.

 

[pbm107]

Preparing for a half marathon PR attempt on Sunday at the NYC Half.

A goal -- 1:29x
B goal -- PR - 1:31:36
C goal -- 1:32:00 which is the NYC marathon qualifying standard

Weather looking decent (upper 30's and clear), however, a headwind of 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph is not ideal.

Congrats on the PR.

 

[tri-man 47]

Preparing for a half marathon PR attempt on Sunday at the NYC Half.

A goal -- 1:29x
B goal -- PR - 1:31:36
C goal -- 1:32:00 which is the NYC marathon qualifying standard

Weather looking decent (upper 30's and clear), however, a headwind of 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph is not ideal.

Congrats on the PR.

...with a "la-di-da" back story to it as well!

 

[-OZ-]

@JShare87 are you targeting a new race? I see you're keeping the running up. Hope so!

I am not. Not sure what’s going on with me, but I was sick for a week a little after my marathon. I have been lifting a lot and haven’t been focusing on running much. Just when I was starting to try and piece some miles together, I played football and tweaked my knee.

Trying to start back up again. My Apple Watch alerted me yesterday that my resting HR this past week was abnormally high. It’s usually in the mid 40s and now it’s in the 50s/60s. My VO2Max continues to drop as well (53 after this morning’s run) Pretty sure that is the lowest it’s been in the past 3-4 years. My HR got up to 189 (my max) on my run today, and I felt it. They were running a 5K on my local route, so I got caught up in trying to show off.

I’ll never understand how this whole things works. Down to 13% body fat and haven’t had over 2-3 grams of sugar in a day since December. Yet, my running and fitness continues to drop. When I eat like crap and look like a fat guy with skinny arms and legs, my VO2Max is like 62 and I feel amazing out there.

You think you’d learn to follow the results

 

[-OZ-]

Does anyone have a good YouTube or other site to give a good 5-10 minute stretch / yoga daily routine for April’s challenge? Looking at flexibility, or Agile April.

 

[tri-man 47]

Does anyone have a good YouTube or other site to give a good 5-10 minute stretch / yoga daily routine for April’s challenge? Looking at flexibility, or Agile April.

I find a lot of options from Dr. Kristie Ennis.

 

[Zasada]

Vaporfly 2 for $150. @JShare87 alert!

Garmin Epix Gen 2 for $675. I have this watch and it's pretty great.