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Speaking of popcorn, the wife and I finished Season 1 of Broadchurch last night. Great recommendation.
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Ran a 10k - Official Thread (6 Viewers)
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JShare87
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ChiefD
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I could probably run 9 in the time it takes you to run 18.
I'm in. We'll meet at the cheese store.
Juxtatarot
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We're meeting in Kenosha by the Lake at 10:30. First 3 miles, warm-up. Next 5 miles in the 7:30s, following 5 7:20s, then we'll see how we feel for the last 5.
All are welcome.
Brony
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SFBayDuck
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I've always had really strong ankles, have only sprained them a couple of times my entire life despite playing basketball and soccer as a kid, and trail running now for 10+ years. So when I mis-step and wrench my ankle off a rock or root, it's usually not a problem. But the downside of that is that when I do so pretty severely, like I did today, if my ankle doesn't give that torque has to go somewhere. And now the outside of my upper calf hurts. I think it's the Peroneus longus, based on that picture. Hopefully not a big deal, but this is kind of a new one for me.
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gianmarco
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Brony
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ChiefD
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Don't know how to post a poll within a thread, so I'll just do it manually:
Who will win the training run between @Juxtatarot and @gruecd tomorrow?
Who will win the training run between @Juxtatarot and @gruecd tomorrow?
a: Juxt
b: Juxt
b: Juxt
gruecd
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gianmarco
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The Iguana
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Other than races, all my long runs are solo. Have thought about hooking up with a couple running groups around town but I also kind of like the solitude sometimes. Plenty of time with my inner voice, imo.
gianmarco
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The Iguana
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"We'll see how we feel for the last 5"? What's this crap? Man up and give us a number!
The Iguana
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Pretty sure I'm going to a cemetary to run tomorrow morning. Something different!
-OZ-
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-OZ-
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-OZ-
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I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking this but i have a HM next weekend for fun, no real need to taper for it. Just a local thing, but probably my second favorite local race (the hound dog half). I'm pretty sure I can be just under 1:35 without destroying myself. It's a B race.
Then in 5 weeks, it's my first A race of the year, the oak barrel half (home to Jack Daniels).
I'm pretty sure 5 weeks is sufficient time to recover from a HM, but I'm over 40 now and recovery isn't what it used to be. With that in mind, would you let the future race impact your plan for the current race? Or just take some more time off your feet to recover afterwards?
I need to get more time on the bike and pool anyway (A+ race, HIM at the end of May), so would it make sense to take the week after this race off running?
Then in 5 weeks, it's my first A race of the year, the oak barrel half (home to Jack Daniels).
I'm pretty sure 5 weeks is sufficient time to recover from a HM, but I'm over 40 now and recovery isn't what it used to be. With that in mind, would you let the future race impact your plan for the current race? Or just take some more time off your feet to recover afterwards?
I need to get more time on the bike and pool anyway (A+ race, HIM at the end of May), so would it make sense to take the week after this race off running?
tri-man 47
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What's this crap?
No, I wouldn't let a 5K 5 weeks later effect current planning. Take a little time off (couple days), and ease back in carefully later the following week.
Sorry to hear that you're getting so old.
-OZ-
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5k? The oak barrel is a HM.What's this crap?
No, I wouldn't let a 5K 5 weeks later effect current planning. Take a little time off (couple days), and ease back in carefully later the following week.
Sorry to hear that you're getting so old.
(although I am doing the 3M 10k/5k races 4 weeks later, I'll probably not push those hard)
ChiefD
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I PR'd a half marathon two weeks after knocking 31 minutes off my marathon PR. I'm 50 years old.
Don't be a vag.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk BMFer!!
ChiefD
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If you talk to yourself as much as you talk to us here you should be fine.
Just be prepared to ignore yourself.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I put it on the calendar, so that's committing, right? Registration doesn't open until April but I'll be doing the Hobbs island 5 miles, swim, in September. If anyone wants to kayak, let me know (we need to bring a support person). I have a buddy here who is willing to do it, and I might make my son or two come out and help. But we'll make it a party.
Maybe I should mention why... A buddy from the high school swim team passed away earlier this week. Good dude, taught high school and did a lot in the community. Kick ### swimmer, he won every race since his freshman year and swam in college. So the Hobbs will be in memory of Bill.
Maybe I should mention why... A buddy from the high school swim team passed away earlier this week. Good dude, taught high school and did a lot in the community. Kick ### swimmer, he won every race since his freshman year and swam in college. So the Hobbs will be in memory of Bill.
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-OZ-
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I always appreciate the slap in the face, shovel guy.I PR'd a half marathon two weeks after knocking 31 minutes off my marathon PR. I'm 50 years old.
Don't be a vag.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk BMFer!!
ChiefD
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The Iguana
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Also had my second PT appointment today at lunch. That voodoo magic is some pretty cool stuff, imo.
tri-man 47
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Harris
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Agree 5 weeks should be plenty for a half. I have fulls six weeks apart and think it will be plenty of time between.
Sounds like a good opportunity to throw in some tempo at the end of the B race!
fred_1_15301
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Woke up at 5:45 this morning to do my “long run”. Did a 3.5 mile run and kept my HR between 135-145 the entire time. I was running a minute per mile faster pace compared to Sunday (Day 1 of training) and I felt comfortable the entire run. So end of week 1 and I’m now at about a 12 minute mile pace with an end goal of getting to 10 minute mile pace for race day.
On another note, is it bad that I’m constantly looking at my watch to see my current pace and HR? It’s like an obsession.
@gianmarco I know I need to get on Strava. I’ve downloaded the app and just need to set up the account
On another note, is it bad that I’m constantly looking at my watch to see my current pace and HR? It’s like an obsession.
@gianmarco I know I need to get on Strava. I’ve downloaded the app and just need to set up the account
gianmarco
Footballguy
Nice!
To the bolded, yes and no. Don't worry about your pace. Look at the numbers when you're done. But, you should pay attention to the HR. And it's ok to be obsessed by it. I had turned it into kind of a game when I started. How long could I go before spiking? Could I guess the number before looking at it? Can I keep it lower on this stretch of my run?
Also, depending on your watch, you can set an alert that buzzes/beeps when you pass a certain HR. Set that limit so you can run without having to constantly look and make sure you don't go over. When you hear/feel it buzz, slow down.
After about 3 weeks or so, while I had that HR limit set, I didn't really need it anymore. I could tell when I got past 140 and needed to slow down. It was mainly on hills when I would often have to walk to get it back down. By 5-6 weeks, I no longer had to walk hills either.
Great work and enjoy it.
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xulf
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On my slower runs, I have my watch on my HR with no other stats. I'll peak at my pace every so often.
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gianmarco
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2/16/20 - 2/22/20 Average pace 9:18 min/mile HR 148 (VO2 max still sitting at 48-49, though)
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The Iguana
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A wee bit of tightness in my leg today toward the end but really feel back to normal. Funny story, too me anyway... climbed to the highest point in Indianapolis today three different times with 2 other trips up a side path close to it. Total elevation gain? 650 feet or something like that. @Zasada does that and it's like 60,000 feet!
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The Iguana
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Side note - I haven't become a MAF convert or anything yet, but I have been making an effort to keep my HR under 140 on a lot of my runs. It actually stays around 135 +/-. Did so today except for the 3 hill climbs late in the run.
The Iguana
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xulf
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I'll assume you mean Muirfield. The Memorial Tournament, which is at the Murfield Village golf club, is just up the road from me. I get to run by this Golden Bear statue
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Alex P Keaton
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Just decided to sign up for a HM in May up in Green Bay (hometown). Friend of mine is the race director, so what the heck. I need to get back into training for a specific race. Debating doing the Twin Cities Marathon in October then.....
Anyway, does anyone in IL or WI know of a good 10k in March or early/mid April?
Anyway, does anyone in IL or WI know of a good 10k in March or early/mid April?
Brony
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To no one's surprise, I run around the same lake a lot. Every once in a while I get the itch to try and see how fast I can run one length of it (0.7 miles). My PR is 3:59. Decided to go for it today. Just before I got to the start, I noticed my watch band was a little loose, so I slowed down/ stopped to fix it before starting. Off I go and hit watch Lap button at the start. I'm tracking at 5:45/mi pace at mid point and I knew I needed 5:38 to PR. I push the pace and hit lap button at end. 3:55. Sweet!
Post to Strava and I see 4:09 as it included that brief stop to fix the band. Grr. Oh well. I'm still happy that I can match where I was in 2017.
Post to Strava and I see 4:09 as it included that brief stop to fix the band. Grr. Oh well. I'm still happy that I can match where I was in 2017.
xulf
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@bushdocda how do you like the K11s?
Do they feel race-able with the added weight? I've read that some feel it is becoming more of a daily trainer now that they are heavier and there were some comments about the thickness of the tongue being more than necessary.
Do they feel race-able with the added weight? I've read that some feel it is becoming more of a daily trainer now that they are heavier and there were some comments about the thickness of the tongue being more than necessary.
gianmarco
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Speaking of shoes, my wife was reading how much difference the Vaporfly Next% and Zoom Fly 3 shoes were making in terms of improving racing times. Took a look and while the Vaporfly's are still $250, the normally $160 Zoom Fly 3s (which apparently can be used as daily trainers as well) are as low as $100 in some spots. Picked up a pair and will see what the hype is about. I'm considering a pair as well but I'll wait and see what she has to say.
Maybe our resident shoe expert @JShare87 can offer up anything else?
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bushdocda
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They are solid but not jaw drop in any way through about 40 miles. The new foam does not feel any more peppy but also not heavier feel than the 10s. Not sure if I’ve given them a fair shake as I think most runs in them have been cold easy runs so I’ll use them this coming week for something up tempo.
I find myself drawn more to the 10s and will prob get another pair of them on the cheap before I consider more 11s. In other Saucony shoe dork news, I’ll be paying attention to the Endorphin line that is to come this year.
Zasada
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A much better run today. Same course as last Saturday, but took a half hour off my time. Ran with a friend, who gave me a little motivation.
Still not feeling ready for Miwok, but it was nice to at least complete 1/4 of the distance and elevation at a pace which would keep me on the course. Doing that three more times in the same day felt beyond my capability today, but that's why I'm going to keep hammering over the next 10 weeks.
Still not feeling ready for Miwok, but it was nice to at least complete 1/4 of the distance and elevation at a pace which would keep me on the course. Doing that three more times in the same day felt beyond my capability today, but that's why I'm going to keep hammering over the next 10 weeks.
xulf
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Good info.
Part of my reason for asking is what you were saying, the 10s can be had for $60 on the saucony website. If there isnt much of a difference, I was going to grab another pair instead of going with the 11s.
tri-man 47
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