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Good job @Juxtatarot, I like seeing that you beat your 2015 time (that year turned out really good for you) without the benefit of much speed work. It’s also a good sign that your last mile was your fastest.
33:31. Not her best but she’s run a little less this winter. Still good for 2/8 in the 70+ age group. She got beat out by 40 seconds by a 72 year-old ringer from Berlin.Nice, @Juxtatarot ! How did your mom do?
In reference to things getting easier at Mile 3-4, i think that’s completely normal. I think your body is now fully warmed up so your stride opens up and things are firing at all cylinders.Fun run today. Another gorgeous day weather-wise with temps in upper 40's, sun, slight wind. After pushing hard a couple days ago on a short run, I just wanted to get out and take it easy and enjoy being outside. Also went a new route the other day and wanted to do something similar and slightly different as I find I enjoy running along routes I haven't run before. This is the same up and over but just going further and coming back down another road. As I found out, more elevation that way, which is fine as I think running more hills helps me out overall.
Few things:
1) I've mentioned this before, but now this is definitely a real thing. When I start my runs on the slower side and keep the effort down, something happens at ~3-4 miles. It feels very different. Things just get so much easier. I know some of you have said that happens for you. What exactly is that? Part of me feels like my stride opens up and thus I'm covering more ground at the same effort. But I also feel different in my breathing and how my body feels like it's working. I'm trying to figure it out because if it has to do with my stride, then I wonder what I can do to replicate it earlier on, if possible. Either way, I certainly plan on doing a longer warm up for my next race to see if I can get that earlier on.
2) As much as I hate hills, I REALLY like running downhill. I've seen you guys mention that it can be hard on the quads and it takes practice but I don't think I've ever had any issue running downhill. During my 5th mile today, it was both downhill as well as a combo of #1 above and a new route and I ended up running it at 7:45ish and it felt like almost no effort at all. It was by far my easiest mile of the day and even with a slight uphill halfway through, it was crazy how good it felt while almost running at my fastest ever mile pace. As I was running this part, I just thought to myself "this is perfect". I wish I could capture that feeling and make other parts feel like that. But, the downhill really makes it so, so nice.
3) So much for today being slow. That said, while the time doesn't reflect it, it still felt like a minimal effort run. It was just one of those days where things felt good and I went with it. I've had enough slow runs lately that I'm not going to worry about it too much. My short run a couple days ago was tough. The hills on that 3 mile route are crazy but I know it's a good workout and I tried to run it faster than I usually do. I then finished the last half mile at a race effort and actually held a solid 6:45ish pace for ~half mile. I was pretty surprised to see those numbers when I looked at it later. Finished feeling I had just a little bit left but not much and even that short run was a taxing effort.
Anyway, just a couple random thoughts/questions that I like to pop in here with. Side note, my wife is feeling much better. Definitely not a tear and I'm thinking she had a sudden muscle spasm and the sound must have been some joint popping as a result. She's been stretching all week and was able to run intervals yesterday without any pain. I'm glad because I felt bad and took off a couple days from running as sort of a "sympathy" thing. I didn't want to get out there and keep training for our race in a couple weeks while she couldn't.
Leaving for Hawaii in 3 days and look forward to running there. Hoping to get out there every day but will see how things go. Congrats on the awesome race @Juxtatarot. And love seeing @ChiefD getting out there for the long one today.
Neat to read of the great run!Leaving for Hawaii in 3 days and look forward to running there. Hoping to get out there every day but will see how things go.
1st time.Hawaii!?! Lucky SOB. You and osaurus with the luxury destinations. Enjoy!!
What part of Hawaii are you going?1st time.
Unfortunately, looks like the weather is going to be awful. Highs of mid 70s and lows in the 60s every day of the week. How boring!
Kauai for 4 days then Maui for 4 days.What part of Hawaii are you going?
You have to hike the Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast. Non-negotiable.Kauai for 4 days then Maui for 4 days.
If you haven't been, somehow someway you need to go to Pearl Harbor. And especially if this is a one and only trip to Hawaii, you HAVE to go there.Kauai for 4 days then Maui for 4 days.
No whining.So when you drink way too much wine and have a long run in less than 12 hours besides all of the water what the hell do you do.
Asking for a friend.
Almost exactly what I told my hungover wife about 14 hours agoNo whining.
Hawaii was awesome. Sucked that I had a cold the whole time, but prolly the most beautiful place I have ever been.Hawaii!?! Lucky SOB. You and osaurus with the luxury destinations. Enjoy!!
Congrats!Survived my first Half. This is a race to work towards in the future. I was in my head a lot out there. I’ll post a report tomorrow most likely. Ugh.
SaltMAC_32 said:So when you drink way too much wine and have a long run in less than 12 hours besides all of the water what the hell do you do.
Asking for a friend.
Plan many hours for it. Not a quick trip.gruecd said:You have to hike the Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast. Non-negotiable.
IMHO I love a good 10 min warmup. Just makes everything so much more comfortable.gianmarco said:Fun run today. Another gorgeous day weather-wise with temps in upper 40's, sun, slight wind. After pushing hard a couple days ago on a short run, I just wanted to get out and take it easy and enjoy being outside. Also went a new route the other day and wanted to do something similar and slightly different as I find I enjoy running along routes I haven't run before. This is the same up and over but just going further and coming back down another road. As I found out, more elevation that way, which is fine as I think running more hills helps me out overall.
Few things:
1) I've mentioned this before, but now this is definitely a real thing. When I start my runs on the slower side and keep the effort down, something happens at ~3-4 miles. It feels very different. Things just get so much easier. I know some of you have said that happens for you. What exactly is that? Part of me feels like my stride opens up and thus I'm covering more ground at the same effort. But I also feel different in my breathing and how my body feels like it's working. I'm trying to figure it out because if it has to do with my stride, then I wonder what I can do to replicate it earlier on, if possible. Either way, I certainly plan on doing a longer warm up for my next race to see if I can get that earlier on.
2) As much as I hate hills, I REALLY like running downhill. I've seen you guys mention that it can be hard on the quads and it takes practice but I don't think I've ever had any issue running downhill. During my 5th mile today, it was both downhill as well as a combo of #1 above and a new route and I ended up running it at 7:45ish and it felt like almost no effort at all. It was by far my easiest mile of the day and even with a slight uphill halfway through, it was crazy how good it felt while almost running at my fastest ever mile pace. As I was running this part, I just thought to myself "this is perfect". I wish I could capture that feeling and make other parts feel like that. But, the downhill really makes it so, so nice.
3) So much for today being slow. That said, while the time doesn't reflect it, it still felt like a minimal effort run. It was just one of those days where things felt good and I went with it. I've had enough slow runs lately that I'm not going to worry about it too much. My short run a couple days ago was tough. The hills on that 3 mile route are crazy but I know it's a good workout and I tried to run it faster than I usually do. I then finished the last half mile at a race effort and actually held a solid 6:45ish pace for ~half mile. I was pretty surprised to see those numbers when I looked at it later. Finished feeling I had just a little bit left but not much and even that short run was a taxing effort.
Anyway, just a couple random thoughts/questions that I like to pop in here with. Side note, my wife is feeling much better. Definitely not a tear and I'm thinking she had a sudden muscle spasm and the sound must have been some joint popping as a result. She's been stretching all week and was able to run intervals yesterday without any pain. I'm glad because I felt bad and took off a couple days from running as sort of a "sympathy" thing. I didn't want to get out there and keep training for our race in a couple weeks while she couldn't.
Leaving for Hawaii in 3 days and look forward to running there. Hoping to get out there every day but will see how things go. Congrats on the awesome race @Juxtatarot. And love seeing @ChiefD getting out there for the long one today.
Legs were beat around mile 9. Had some sock/shoe issues again. I might be losing another nail.Congrats!
Looked like HR was good so assuming legs got tired?
Enjoy the rest of the day with some vice of choice
You have nails?Legs were beat around mile 9. Had some sock/shoe issues again. I might be losing another nail.
I chose, wisely.Salt
i find alcohol makes me pee a lot and then there goes all my electrolytes. I like taking some salt (pink himilayian ) and some pure maple syrup (sucrose) in 12 oz of water. 2 of those some hours before the run is the best I’ve figured out.
It certainly doesn’t help all that much, I hate suffering after drinking. One of the best things about working out is that it’s reduced my desire to drink frequently.
Mmmm corned beef. we had corned beef, cabbage and potatoes last night. That was fine, the multiple whisky and Waters probably wasn't.I chose, wisely.
The three corned beef sandwiches were probably excessive, but mixed with potato salad and nibbling on pretzels and crackers all night must have helped.
My wife and I definitely didnt plot out who was long running when this weekend too well. We both thought I would be the one to get sauced Friday and she Saturday. It was the opposite. Whoops!
Not sure about others on here, but running makes my system /move/. I’m not sure how it would have reacted to that type of meal before a long run the next day. I frequently can’t go more than 7 miles without dumping on training runs. That said, weird enough, I’m typically fine on race day.I chose, wisely.
The three corned beef sandwiches were probably excessive, but mixed with potato salad and nibbling on pretzels and crackers all night must have helped.
My wife and I definitely didnt plot out who was long running when this weekend too well. We both thought I would be the one to get sauced Friday and she Saturday. It was the opposite. Whoops!
...and that he turned around and knocked out a ho hum 20 today.Good job @Juxtatarot, I like seeing that you beat your 2015 time (that year turned out really good for you) without the benefit of much speed work. It’s also a good sign that your last mile was your fastest.
What’s the update? I can’t find it.@SteelCurtain read my mind. Thanks for checking in on @Hang 10. I was going to circle over there and ask him whats up but was happy to see you already covered that earlier today.
Hope he's back soon...
Check out the comments on his last Strava activity.What’s the update? I can’t find it.
The tri-almost/team mate wasnt there today, and I realized she was probably holding our conversational pace back a bit. Same 6.5m, but easy conversation at 9:30s. Which is making me think maybe I do a marathon in the fall- possibly Hartford which is day trip-able, or Philly. Or not. Or furley's mom.Been waiting to write until I got even a tiny bit of traction...
Couple of parents in my daughter's 1st grade class are runners/marathoners. Turns out one was on my old tri club and did the same IM with them two years after me. We're all close by, so they mentioned a regular Sunday run around the hood. I opted in.
First run- I hadn't done more than a couple miles in...probably years- and hadn't been out for anything at all in close to a year. But we kept it conversational pace (10:30ish) and I figured I could just duck out if needed.. legs felt ok the whole way so I stayed and I was able to do 6+. Could barely walk for a few days, but even that felt good.
Did my 4th Sunday with them today, all between 6-7 miles, similar conversational pace. I haven't made time to run during the week, but it's too have the legs remember what they used to do. Regularly commuting (short distances) by bike has helped.
We meet at a place called Pickle Guys, and they're already designing our team t-shirts and figuring what marathons to race in the fall. For now, I'm just happy to be using those gift Hokas and reminding the body what it used to do.
Thanks, boss.He and @gruecd both killed their 20 milers.
gianmarco said:Few things:
1) I've mentioned this before, but now this is definitely a real thing. When I start my runs on the slower side and keep the effort down, something happens at ~3-4 miles. It feels very different. Things just get so much easier. I know some of you have said that happens for you. This happens to me quite frequently. Usually when I'm not really enthusiastic about getting out there. After a couple of miles in I start to warm up. I guess I'm like one of those old tube TV's that needs to get going for awhile.
And love seeing @ChiefD getting out there for the long one today. Thanks for noticing. On the days where I feel good, I need to take advantage and gain as much volume as possible. This past week was one of those weeks where everything cooperated. So hopefully it continues. Going to try and do a HM pace run this Saturday if all systems are a go. The race is a month out, so a good time for that I think.
I'm feeling pretty good. Actually rested. Gonna go out and put in a 5k before tomorrow. I think one of the things that has been missing from my races lately is that I wasn't having fun. Last week was fun. Hoping tomorrow is the same way. No pressure on me for my first Half. Looking forward to my first PR at that distance. My time will most likely look like many of your full marathon times. Pray for Mojo.
Congrats on surviving your half. It's a great accomplishment to be sure.Survived my first Half. This is a race to work towards in the future. I was in my head a lot out there. I’ll post a report tomorrow most likely. Ugh.
Nope. Just the Half. Just went out for a short run Saturday morning. I have a 10/5 next Saturday though. I get strawberries when I finishCongrats on surviving your half. It's a great accomplishment to be sure.
I have to ask on the first post I quoted: did you run a 5K on Saturday and then a half on Sunday? If so, I hope one of the things you learned is: Don't Do That!
Great race, @Juxtatarot!Overall, 18:17. 2/74 in age group. 26/1,720 overall.
I'm happy with this one. I thought there was a good chance I would do much worse while little chance I'd do much better. During my marathon taper, there is a 5K in my neighborhood that starts less than a quarter mile from my front door. I think I will sign up for that one and try to force myself to get under 18:00 again.
Solid week, and way to hold back and then let 'er rip on that 17 yesterday!Total for the week - 53 miles @ 7:44 pace.
Big week ahead...
Did I miss the race report?Nope. Just the Half. Just went out for a short run Saturday morning. I have a 10/5 next Saturday though. I get strawberries when I finish