Ran a 10k - Official Thread (7 Viewers)

[ChiefD]

Things I saw on my run this morning:

1. collapsible tent pole

2. kids school notebook

3. chocolate chip cookie in a ziploc bag

4. antler from a christmas reindeer costume

5. bag of dog poo lying on the sidewalk

6. a fork

7. blockbuster card

7 seems the most surprising.

Yeah, that one almost made me stop. Haven't seen one around here in years.

 

[Gachi]

Few questions for the runners

How many miles a week do you run? I know someone who runs 40 miles a week, is that overkill?

How long would it take a 300 pound, out of shape fat slob to turn into a lean mean running machine? 2 years? 3?

Would you recommend a personal trainer for someone who wants to become a runner?

 

[FUBAR]

I vary too much to give a good answer (bike and swim vs run ratio varies) but 40 is a good average.

A few years depending on your focus and determination. It's hard but constancy is key.

A trainer can be very helpful especially when you're getting started.

 

[Gachi]

I forgot all about swimming, and I love the water.

Thing is, I never got proper lessons. That may be something I look into.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I forgot all about swimming, and I love the water.

Thing is, I never got proper lessons. That may be something I look into.

I am self taught (at age 40) and don't think lessons are all that necessary. I watched YouTube videos right before going to swim at first, trying to emulate what I saw. I also just asked swimmers I thought looked like they knew what they were doing to give me feedback. Recently, I was asked to give feedback to someone that was a contestant on The Biggest Loser. I gave her a few pointers. One of the pieces of advice I received, that I shared, was to "slow down to go faster". At first, I felt like I had to swim my ### off just to stay afloat. A guy told me to try and swim as slow as possible without sinking. This was a huge confidence boost and lead to real solid technique gains.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

 

[Gachi]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

900 calories a day? That's just asking to crash and burn into 2 large pizzas and 2 liters of Mountain Dew in one sitting.

That kind of dieting never works and generally causes even more weight gain.

Weight loss isn't complicated at all, we make it harder than it is.

 

[ChiefD]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

I don't eat near enough. When I tracking it last summer, I was woefully under eating for the amount of running I was doing.

Right now I'm probably eating around 1500 calories a day. Need to be at 2500 ish.

 

[FUBAR]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

I don't eat near enough. When I tracking it last summer, I was woefully under eating for the amount of running I was doing.Right now I'm probably eating around 1500 calories a day. Need to be at 2500 ish.

Didn't we all pile on you about this back then? Dude, you'd be doing even better with proper nutrition.

I'd estimate that i eat around 3000 calories most days. Probably more.

 

[tri-man 47]

Few questions for the runners

How many miles a week do you run? I know someone who runs 40 miles a week, is that overkill?

How long would it take a 300 pound, out of shape fat slob to turn into a lean mean running machine? 2 years? 3?

Would you recommend a personal trainer for someone who wants to become a runner?

We run varying amounts ...and individually, it can vary based on what we are training for. Start easy and build up slowly. It sounds like you're prepared for a multi-year commitment, and that's a great mentality to have. It would be hard to run 40 miles per week without some longer runs, so be satisfied with 20-25 miles for a while. A routine of 30-35 miles would actually be quite fine. But yeah, it could take a couple of annual cycles through to become a 'LMRM.' Maybe set a race goal for the fall and for now, build to that.

I don't feel like you need a personal trainer. In effect, you get free access to all the advice here. Take advantage of it! We're happy to encourage, advise, shame, and support you.

 

[MAC_32]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

I get so upset when I read stuff like that from over weight people. I want to help, but it's so hard to get the right voices in between their ears.I'm usually around 3k and closer to 4k when we go out. I don't count, but I have before just so I have a better idea. I usually lose 3 lbs weeks we don't go out.

 

[ChiefD]

Approximately how many calories do you guys eat a day?

I read one of the diet threads here and saw that a poster of 300 lbs. was going to go on a 900 calorie per day diet. That sounded insane to me. I weigh less than half that and there is no way I could stand that few. Although I'd never counted calories before, I did on a few days this week. One day I was at about 2,500. I would guess this was about an average day. Yesterday, a weekend when I ran 15 miles, I ate about 4,000 calories. Although that's probably on the high side for me, I'm sure I've eaten more in a day.

I don't eat near enough. When I tracking it last summer, I was woefully under eating for the amount of running I was doing.Right now I'm probably eating around 1500 calories a day. Need to be at 2500 ish.

Didn't we all pile on you about this back then? Dude, you'd be doing even better with proper nutrition.

I'd estimate that i eat around 3000 calories most days. Probably more.

Yeah, I know. Just hard to eat that much. I need to pack more food for work.

 

[MAC_32]

Pack a cooler every night before bed.

 

[MAC_32]

, race day forecast - snow, windy, high of 9, low of 1.

 

[Hang 10]

Ugh...so yeah, that 100K relay was definitely a #####. I'll place that race in the "I'm never doing that again" category. I knew it would be tough to do something like this without backing off my training but of course I didn't and was still disappointed I didn't run any better than I did. Again, this was all run on golf course cart paths. 2.3 mile loop. I would be running 7 laps total.

My first leg was 2 laps (4.6 miles). I was trying to run around half marathon pace and finished my 4.6 with a 6:35 pace. The pace was fine but I realized pretty early on that I just didn't have the legs to run well all day. I was working way to hard just to turn my legs over. But the real challenge was taking breaks and getting cold and not near enough rest. The temps were high 30's/low 40's most the day but with pretty significant wind. It was blowing like 18-20. Almost as soon as I finished my first leg, I got cold. I had about an hour and a half before my next leg and told our captain that if I could, I'd like to finish out my laps and get if over with. Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time anyway. The rest of the team was running single laps after their first double.

Luckily I warn my coach if I feel like crap, I may need to shorten my leg. So around the end of my first lap, I can tell there's not chance I maintain any speed for 5 full laps. I'm about 10 seconds slower a mile and I just feel awful. As I finish my second lap I yell to our team to be ready to take over for me after one more lap. Then around middle of lap 3 I actually start to loosen up and I feel better for a couple minutes...for a second I contemplate to keep going. By the last mile I realize how terrible that thought is. So I finish up 3 laps with a 6:46 pace.

I then have a choice with my next leg. I can split it up or run my last 2 laps together. I sorta realize right away that I didn't really have it in me to push for another 4.6 in a row though. But I make a mistake of eating too much and asking for a slightly longer break. I ended up getting really cold and unmotivated. Leg 3 starts and I'm just flat out tired. First mile is 6:40 and I'm laboring...my pace really starts to sink and I'm barely running sub 7 (6:57). I pick it up a bit for the last .3 but I feel cooked. Overall ran that lap with a 6:49 pace. Definitely not feeling in a good place mentally here.

But I have one more shot at torture...err I mean redemption. I have a much shorter break before my next leg and this worked out much better. Probably only 20 minutes. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel helped me to just push through the hurt and run a somewhat respectable 6:37 pace for the last lap.

Overall ran 16.1 at a 6:41 pace. So not too terrible but it was no fun at all. (Other than the comradery) The cart path was soaked and muddy in spots. The asphalt was torn up. It was very hard to get into any kind of good rhythm. And how much fun is running like 4 tempo runs in one day?

Our team did pretty decent though. Ran 100K in 7:11. (6:56 pace) Our captain was an absolute beast. Ran 18.4 at a 6:04 pace.

 

[koby925]

Sounds like a version of those Ragnar relays, Hang10. Yeah I don't know how much I'd like the running aspect of that but the comradery would be fun. Look at it this way, you got a hard day or workouts in.

 

[Hang 10]

Sounds like a version of those Ragnar relays, Hang10. Yeah I don't know how much I'd like the running aspect of that but the comradery would be fun. Look at it this way, you got a hard day or workouts in.

I think a relay could be more enjoyable if the legs were more stretched out. Like 5 hours or so. I did 4 legs in a period of about 4 1/2 hours. But yeah, I'm hoping there's at least a nice little training effect for all that work. Gotta be some benefit next month to doing all that running on tired legs.

 

[tri-man 47]

A better-than-planned recovery week for me. Left the HRM at home so I could just relax and run without making comparisons to recent runs.

M PM: 1,000m swim

T: 9 miles, untimed

W: strength work

Th: 13 miles (8:21/mi)

F AM: 5 miles x/ 3 x 1 mile intervals (6:57, 6:50, 6:40)

F PM: 450m swim

S: 17 miles (8:13/mi)

S: stretch/yoga

So 44 miles for the week. Quicker pace on the distance runs, and that's probably because I had some hills ..a good spring up the slopes, and naturally quick coming down. Saturday was a continually rolling/hilly course (the Arboretum), but didn't feel rushed at all. The mile repeats were a very pleasant surprise. First lap or two put the "ugh" in "tough," but after that, the stride felt great.

The next week or two are projected for some snow and cold temps, so they won't be much fun.

 

[MAC_32]

Sounds like a version of those Ragnar relays, Hang10. Yeah I don't know how much I'd like the running aspect of that but the comradery would be fun. Look at it this way, you got a hard day or workouts in.

I think a relay could be more enjoyable if the legs were more stretched out. Like 5 hours or so. I did 4 legs in a period of about 4 1/2 hours. But yeah, I'm hoping there's at least a nice little training effect for all that work. Gotta be some benefit next month to doing all that running on tired legs.

I'd think the conditions were the greatest obstacle. Isn't Ragnar usually done in relatively mild conditions? The getting cold between legs part had to be brutal, especially mentally. That wouldn't happen in Ragnar.

Solid work toughing it out though!

 

[Hang 10]

Sounds like a version of those Ragnar relays, Hang10. Yeah I don't know how much I'd like the running aspect of that but the comradery would be fun. Look at it this way, you got a hard day or workouts in.

I think a relay could be more enjoyable if the legs were more stretched out. Like 5 hours or so. I did 4 legs in a period of about 4 1/2 hours. But yeah, I'm hoping there's at least a nice little training effect for all that work. Gotta be some benefit next month to doing all that running on tired legs.

I'd think the conditions were the greatest obstacle. Isn't Ragnar usually done in relatively mild conditions? The getting cold between legs part had to be brutal, especially mentally. That wouldn't happen in Ragnar.

Solid work toughing it out though!

Yeah, we talked about how it might not have been so bad had the tempts been in the 60's or something. Your muscles would tighten up so fast in the cold though. Appreciate it.

 

[prosopis]

I am the proud owner of a brand new Garmin 225

I put in my max and resting HR. I am going to try the HR training again and see how it goes. I tried in the past but was unhappy with it. Seemed like my HR shot up so much that I was pretty much slow walking for the Aerobic zone. I am hoping it is better this time around with no chest strap.

This watch is pretty cool looking,bright,shiny,and colorful zones!!!!

 

[Hang 10]

I am the proud owner of a brand new Garmin 225

I put in my max and resting HR. I am going to try the HR training again and see how it goes. I tried in the past but was unhappy with it. Seemed like my HR shot up so much that I was pretty much slow walking for the Aerobic zone. I am hoping it is better this time around with no chest strap.

This watch is pretty cool looking,bright,shiny,and colorful zones!!!!

I actually just got one of these Friday. A buddy of mine was selling his used one for $120 and I thought it was a pretty good deal and jumped on it. I get it and nothing works on it. Call my buddy and he tries to fix it. Not happening. Lucky for me it's still under warranty and he calls Garmin and they send him a brand new one. He still gives me the deal and I get it for better than half price.

 

[Ned]

Hang10 - Nice job gutting that out! I know how you feel - that trail triple I've done in the past is brutal. Non-runners don't understand how the short breaks just completely wreck you. When I say I'd rather run it straight through they look at me like I'm from Mars.

 

[FUBAR]

Hang10 - Nice job gutting that out! I know how you feel - that trail triple I've done in the past is brutal. Non-runners don't understand how the short breaks just completely wreck you. When I say I'd rather run it straight through they look at me like I'm from Mars.

we do the same.

getting back into the pool is tough. The group met this morning and I'm just brutally slow. Hopefully I can get it back in March, and the Choo half is a quick swim even for non-swimmers. I won't do anything longer than that this year, so maybe it won't matter all that much.

 

[Hang 10]

Hang10 - Nice job gutting that out! I know how you feel - that trail triple I've done in the past is brutal. Non-runners don't understand how the short breaks just completely wreck you. When I say I'd rather run it straight through they look at me like I'm from Mars.

Remind me what distances that thing was again? What kind of breaks did you have in between?

 

[tri-man 47]

getting back into the pool is tough. The group met this morning and I'm just brutally slow. Hopefully I can get it back in March, and the Choo half is a quick swim even for non-swimmers. I won't do anything longer than that this year, so maybe it won't matter all that much.

I've actually had a really good transition back into the pool these past three weeks. Did a solid 1000m last night after a long day of teaching (pace was OK at about 1:03 per 50m). However, I don't know if I have a chlorine allergy or what ...since I started swimming again, I've been sneezing and blowing a ton, particularly right after the swim ends. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if a nose plug would help.

 

[FUBAR]

getting back into the pool is tough. The group met this morning and I'm just brutally slow. Hopefully I can get it back in March, and the Choo half is a quick swim even for non-swimmers. I won't do anything longer than that this year, so maybe it won't matter all that much.

I've actually had a really good transition back into the pool these past three weeks. Did a solid 1000m last night after a long day of teaching (pace was OK at about 1:03 per 50m). However, I don't know if I have a chlorine allergy or what ...since I started swimming again, I've been sneezing and blowing a ton, particularly right after the swim ends. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if a nose plug would help.

maybe my wife needs to start swimming.

my nose runs after I'm done swimming. usually goes away in a few hours.

 

[2Young2BBald]

getting back into the pool is tough. The group met this morning and I'm just brutally slow. Hopefully I can get it back in March, and the Choo half is a quick swim even for non-swimmers. I won't do anything longer than that this year, so maybe it won't matter all that much.

I've actually had a really good transition back into the pool these past three weeks. Did a solid 1000m last night after a long day of teaching (pace was OK at about 1:03 per 50m). However, I don't know if I have a chlorine allergy or what ...since I started swimming again, I've been sneezing and blowing a ton, particularly right after the swim ends. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if a nose plug would help.

maybe my wife needs to start swimming.

my nose runs after I'm done swimming. usually goes away in a few hours.

I see what you did there.

It may just be a winter thing. I find my nose burns more when swimming in the winter (dry heat, cold air after, etc). TM, you may want to try and get more air out when exhaling by getting it out through your nose and mouth. I find that if I just use my nose I sort of short breathe and get more water back in my nose.

 

[FUBAR]

on a different note, my three oldest started swim team yesterday.

our 7yo wanted to join, mom made his older brothers do it for this month to try it out.

7yo was the youngest and slowest but he hung in there like a champ. The kid is rock solid - he has a six pack and it's not like he works out. Other two did fairly well.

I'll be absolutely thrilled if they keep with it. I think 7yo will, but his older brothers need a sport or physical activity of some variety. Our 11 yo is active in various clubs at school but no sports (he prides himself on being a ), our 13yo needs something other than video games and youtube (he actually is a good worker when he gets paid but has no motivation for school or extracurriculars).

 

[Ned]

Hang10 - Nice job gutting that out! I know how you feel - that trail triple I've done in the past is brutal. Non-runners don't understand how the short breaks just completely wreck you. When I say I'd rather run it straight through they look at me like I'm from Mars.

Remind me what distances that thing was again? What kind of breaks did you have in between?

HM @ 7:30am

10K @ 10am

5K @ 11:15am

Breaks depend on how fast you finish the race before. I ended up with around 45mins break for the 10K and around 20ish minutes for the 5K. Hard to stay loose for that long while also trying to recover. The best part is the 5K trail is the hardest course. Brutal but oh so good. If I wasn't doing Broad St. with Juxt and pbm, I'd be really tempted to do this again.

 

[Hang 10]

Hang10 - Nice job gutting that out! I know how you feel - that trail triple I've done in the past is brutal. Non-runners don't understand how the short breaks just completely wreck you. When I say I'd rather run it straight through they look at me like I'm from Mars.

Remind me what distances that thing was again? What kind of breaks did you have in between?

HM @ 7:30am

10K @ 10am

5K @ 11:15am

Breaks depend on how fast you finish the race before. I ended up with around 45mins break for the 10K and around 20ish minutes for the 5K. Hard to stay loose for that long while also trying to recover. The best part is the 5K trail is the hardest course. Brutal but oh so good. If I wasn't doing Broad St. with Juxt and pbm, I'd be really tempted to do this again.

Damn, that sounds like a grind.

 

[Ned]

on a different note, my three oldest started swim team yesterday.

our 7yo wanted to join, mom made his older brothers do it for this month to try it out.

7yo was the youngest and slowest but he hung in there like a champ. The kid is rock solid - he has a six pack and it's not like he works out. Other two did fairly well.

I'll be absolutely thrilled if they keep with it. I think 7yo will, but his older brothers need a sport or physical activity of some variety. Our 11 yo is active in various clubs at school but no sports (he prides himself on being a ), our 13yo needs something other than video games and youtube (he actually is a good worker when he gets paid but has no motivation for school or extracurriculars).

Hope it sticks!! Its incredibly rewarding seeing the kids excel at sports.

I'm totally obsessed with my 2 boys and soccer. The 7yr old is playing U10 and crushing them in indoor right now. 9yr old is good, but he's doesn't have the speed that his little brother has. Trying really hard to wait to move them onto academy teams; it's going to be a big life change for all of us.

 

[Juxtatarot]

It's amazing the difference a new pair of shoes can make. My heels have been pretty bad and I'd gotten some additional Achilles flare-ups the last few days. I ran in a new pair of shoes today (Asics Gel Cumulus) and it was the least amount of pain I've felt this year.

(Hopefully by mentioning this I didn't just jinx myself!)

 

[FUBAR]

page 3?

Did anyone notice the Barkley marathon (100M) - nobody finished this year?

 

[Juxtatarot]

page 3?

Did anyone notice the Barkley marathon (100M) - nobody finished this year?

Never heard of it.

 

[MattFancy]

So now that I've gotten back into running again after taking way too long of a time off since my daughter was born. How often do you guys change out shoes? I've had the same pair since 2011 that I got while training for the Baltimore Half. Also used them in the Baltimore 10-miler. Just curious what an appropriate amount of wear on shoes are. They don't really look that beat up, but they have some mileage on them.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

 

[Juxtatarot]

So now that I've gotten back into running again after taking way too long of a time off since my daughter was born. How often do you guys change out shoes? I've had the same pair since 2011 that I got while training for the Baltimore Half. Also used them in the Baltimore 10-miler. Just curious what an appropriate amount of wear on shoes are. They don't really look that beat up, but they have some mileage on them.

They say to switch every 300 to 500 miles. Most here get on the high side of that although I'm usually on the low end.

 

[Hang 10]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

 

[FUBAR]

page 3?

Did anyone notice the Barkley marathon (100M) - nobody finished this year?

Never heard of it.

It would be in Duck's wheelhouse, but in Tennessee. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-30/all-40-runners-fail-to-complete-100-mile-tennessee-mountain-race

In 30 years, 14 out of about 1,100 runners have completed the race, made up of five loops around a mountainous 20-mile course. With a finisher rate of about 1 percent, the Barkley has been labeled by many as the world’s hardest race. Race InspirationCantrell was inspired to hold a race in the rugged mountains by James Earl Ray’s failed 1977 escape from Brushy Mountain State Prison. Ray, who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, only managed to get 8 miles from the prison in 54 hours before being captured.

Along with a handout that includes race directions, participants are only allowed to use a map and compass to find their way. There are no medical aid stations on the course, which covers more than twice the elevation gain of Mount Everest over the full 100 miles.

No woman has finished the race. This year a record nine attempted it, including Nicki Rehn, a 40-year-old Australian who is an assistant professor of education at Ambrose University in Calgary. Rehn completed 1.5 laps this year before succumbing.

‘It’s Eerie’“You don’t come here to be victorious, you come here to be humiliated,” she said. “It’s lonely out there. It’s eerie. You have to be comfortable being inside your own head. Everyone comes back pretty broken. That’s the goal. To break people, and he (Cantrell) does that.”

Rehn and Bixley both said they were pleased that no runner was able to reach the 100-mile mark, resetting the race’s status as the world’s hardest to finish.

“It’s a bit of a victory for the race,” Rehn said. “I’m behind the race more than anything so I’m happy that the Barkley won. You’re worried when somebody finishes it, because you know that he’s going to raise the bar again.”

looks like it isn't too far from us...

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

just when I was going to call you a wuss, you redeem yourself. Nice!

 

[Nigel]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

That is sick. Don't think I could ever match or beat an outdoor/flat course PR on the treadmill.

 

[Hang 10]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

That is sick. Don't think I could ever match or beat an outdoor/flat course PR on the treadmill.

I'll never know because I'll never try.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

That is sick. Don't think I could ever match or beat an outdoor/flat course PR on the treadmill.

I'll never know because I'll never try.

Things that make it easier:

1. No wind!

2. No hills!

3. Automatic even pacing (if you so choose)

4. You have to actively decide to fail. Outside you might not notice that your pace has slipped until you're several seconds behind and that can be too much to make up. On the treadmill, you'll get your time as long as you don't step/fall off or hit the speed down button.

 

[Hang 10]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

That is sick. Don't think I could ever match or beat an outdoor/flat course PR on the treadmill.

I'll never know because I'll never try.

Things that make it easier:

1. No wind!

2. No hills!

3. Automatic even pacing (if you so choose)

4. You have to actively decide to fail. Outside you might not notice that your pace has slipped until you're several seconds behind and that can be too much to make up. On the treadmill, you'll get your time as long as you don't step/fall off or hit the speed down button.

Perfect conditions and perfect pacing for sure. Prior to breaking 19 minutes I had considered trying to run at 10 mph for 5K. Never actually tried though. I still think you're the only serious runner I know that has attempted a 5K PR on a treadmill. And if I recall correctly, you've done this multiple times!

 

[FUBAR]

Since it was 15 degrees and windy this morning, the treadmill seemed like a good idea. I wanted to work on speed today and decided on running a 5K. After a long 3 mile warm up I set it to 10.4 mph (5:45 pace) and gutted it through. That ends up being a 17:52 5K which is better than my outside 5K PR of 18:08. My breathing was OK throughout and although I didn't wear a monitor, I suspect my HR was in check too. Effort was certainly hard, particularly the last mile.

Although it's easier for me to do this on a treadmill than outside, I'm still pleased and excited. I'm running a 5K March 12 and I'm hoping to break 18:00 for that and be done with that distance for a long while.

That's sick. You just keep improving. Keep it up.

That is sick. Don't think I could ever match or beat an outdoor/flat course PR on the treadmill.

I'll never know because I'll never try.

Things that make it easier:

1. No wind!

2. No hills!

3. Automatic even pacing (if you so choose)

4. You have to actively decide to fail. Outside you might not notice that your pace has slipped until you're several seconds behind and that can be too much to make up. On the treadmill, you'll get your time as long as you don't step/fall off or hit the speed down button.

no, I'll just slip off the treadmill and break myself.

 

[koby925]

Nice run Jux! You and some other Strava guys inspired me and you asked before so...my first faster effort in months

3 mile Tempo

6:52

6:47

6:15

I didn't really know what to expect and the first Mile plus had a bit of an incline. So I didn't want to burn out and cut the tempo short. Obviously I could've evened out the splits a bit but I know more for next time. I'm happy with this first effort. Now I'm gonna stretch like crazy tonight to avoid injury flare ups.

 

[FUBAR]

http://www.theonion.com/article/jogger-clearly-first-run-plan-turn-life-around-52332

Anyone we know?

 

[MAC_32]

page 3?

Only page 2 this time.

It's cold, snowy, windy, I have a race Sunday, and it's been a great first six weeks of the season. I'm taking it easy this week. Trying to figure out when to go for a shake out tomorrow...I really want to lift over lunch then run after work but the hourly says snow showers beginning at 4 and mentally I'm not in the mood for that right now. Trying to harness as much energy as possible for Sunday, but that mood is also at least partly because I'm bitter with strava not connecting for Tuesday's run. I tried a new route, which was all uphill for 2 1/2 miles. The grade is only severe on a couple of stretches, but I'm still curious exactly how much climbing I did. Guess I'll have to do it again!

 

[belljr]

Question for runners.

I re started running on my Boflex power elliptical thing last night.

I was yawning A LOT and felt like I could not get enough air into my lungs. It was like I couldn't breath through my nose and get enough air in my body to exhale and it felt like I was getting to the point of a good exhale and right before it, I couldn't

Anyone?

 

[Juxtatarot]

Question for runners.

I re started running on my Boflex power elliptical thing last night.

I was yawning A LOT and felt like I could not get enough air into my lungs. It was like I couldn't breath through my nose and get enough air in my body to exhale and it felt like I was getting to the point of a good exhale and right before it, I couldn't

Anyone?

I'm not sure about all of this but you can breathe in more air with your mouth than nose. Maybe try that. (And it's generally recommended to run that way.)