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Yeah, I have thought about this too. Part of me loves the structure of a training plan but I know that I'm not ready for structure and don't know when I will be. Gotta do my best to listen to my body the next couple months.
Yeah I am trying to take the long view here, there will be no PRs for me this spring but I want to set myself up to possibly set some in the fall and in Boston.
Not sure yet. From the limited reading I have done, basically I have determined:
There's a good chance I don't know what I'm talking about but I'd bet the flare ups in the past had more to do with diet than your running. I wouldn't rule out running and marathoning unless you're positive that's a trigger.Not sure yet. From the limited reading I have done, basically I have determined:
1. Exercise is fine.
2. Exercise can cause symptoms to flare up.
3. I can eat meat, fish, poultry, fruits, veggies, breads, cereals, healthy fats, and dairy.
4. Triggers that cause flare ups include: meat, raw fruits and vegetables, dairy, seeds, nuts, popcorn, alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, dried beans, legumes, foods high in fiber
So basically, I'm fooked.
Wow cool - I didn't know you did the dry needling. I'd never heard of it until recently. I'm going to give it a shot.
We haven't gone in-depth yet of the best way to manage this long-term. For the next 8 weeks I am on some medication to reduce the current flare-up issue. So during that span, my plan at least is to reduce some of the biggies - caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods. Nuts, seeds, popcorn, etc have pretty much been out of my diet for the last 6 months or so.
This is a bit of a dart throw, but if I were in your shoes the first thing I would try as it relates to diet would be going gluten free. It wouldn't be easy, but I've just known a few people (and heard about far more) whom have had various ailments that disappear extremely quickly upon making that dietary change. I think it would absolutely be worth a try for a month if you can summon the will power to do it.
"we want to wrench down on the laces until all circulation is cutoff to the foot. really get in there and cinch off the flow of blood. nice & tight..."
And right as I'm starting to ramp it back up! After struggling to find any consistency or focus this Fall, I'm just working now on getting back to my "base volume" of around 9-10 hours per week by the end of December. Focusing now on upping the frequency/consistency now to get my body used to running regularly again, so I've run 9 of the last 10 days (rest day tomorrow) and I'll start to add longer runs back in again. Then in January I'll step into a planned-out WS100 training block. I'm still noodling some different ideas and timelines around in my head, but as of now I'm leaning towards going with the approach advocated by Jason Koop in his book Training Essentials for Ultrarunning. Essentially his idea is to focus on one system at a time, working from least specific to most as you approach the race. So it'll likely look something like 4 weeks of vo2 Max work (3 minute hill intervals), 4-6 weeks of LT work (8-20 minute intervals), and then focusing on Endurance and specificity for the bulk of the training. He talks about this idea of a string of fitness, and pulling on the top end of the string improves everything else along it. Not sure if that makes sense but it resonates with me. And I'm hoping that since I essentially "just ran" all of last year that I'll see some pretty quick adaptations to these new intensities.All aboard the non running train
I think you may have answered your own question.
Oh no doubt, a combo of less weight and more muscle will help. And running will accomplish both, to an extent. But I'm looking for specific ways to strengthen the issues that lead to ITBS, which I believe lies in the hips and glutes. So I know things like lunges (calling @tri-man 47) and clamshells and things like that will help, just curious if others have overcome the issue with any specific exercises or program.
Me too! I've been under the 5 hour mark more than I've been over it the past few months. But trending up with 4:39, 5:51, and 6:36 past three weeks.damn
i'd be happy to get to a base of 5 per week right now.
Marriotts, in general, are pretty awesome. Generally too upscale for my business travel budgets!
Steel - This is right in the heart of the 'Loop' ...right in the heart of the business district. It's certainly safe, and it's certainly walkable (half-mile'ish) to the start (due east). It's not in the night life district, though you can get to places easy enough, and it should generally be quiet at nighttime. Bottom line, it's fine.This question is for @tri-man 47 or any other Chicago marathon veterans.
I'm looking for my hotel for Chicago Marathon. I was planning on staying at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirl-residence-inn-chicago-downtown-loop/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2
Is this walkable to whatever I would need to get to? Any concerns about this property? I have a good rate here so if I move, it will likely cost an additional $150+/night. I'm a FBG but I'm a poor FBG.
Since I haven't dealt with the IT band before I wanted to stay away, but given the lack of feedback it looks like others haven't either. While I can't recommend specific exercises I will say that whatever those are need to be mixed in with other exercises to work on muscles throughout your body. In order to be more efficient I believe you have to work everything.
Your last line is probably perfect. You can get really good at something by doing it a lot. But you're risking injury if you overdo one thing without balance.
Awesome! That is helpful and incredibly generous of you. I'll likely stay in the city because my wife and kids are likely coming and I like being near the action. However, if things change, I'll definitely let you know.
Screw trying to hit the round numbers and focus on recovering, that is that lesson I am trying to learn myself.
Recovery is the primary goal, but honestly I feel pretty recovered and that's a benefit of the trainer right now, especially if I just don't run much. I probably don't want to do sufferfest to the max everyday but a relaxed ride while watching a movie? Seems a decent way to recover.
mentioned it earlier... I used to love riding in the cold as long as it wasn't wet.
Sufferfest rides within a month of racing a marathon concern me. That being said I don’t know anything about bike rides or what a sufferfest ride entails.
IMO, just getting on the trainer is a sufferfest.
I've gotten soft with cold while living in the south. 150+ si? I'll slow down but get it done (especially on the bike). Below freezing on the bike? F that. Back in Kansas I'd ride no problem at those temps (granted, not quite as long or fast). I'd go out in the field, ride with my head sticking out of the Bradley below zero, snot freezing, dip in my mouth, loving it. Not us but could have been. No more!
Push harder? You did run the first half in 1:33. You saying you sandbagged the rest?
didn't feel like it at the time.
sounds perfect. 
