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ChiefD
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You guys may get the storm we are getting this week next week in your area. And we are getting like 5-7 inches of rain through this weekend. Which will flow down the Missouri River, of which some of this race is run near. Just something to keep an eye on.
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ChiefD
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gianmarco
Footballguy
-OZ-
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gianmarco
Footballguy
Just looked at extended forecast, looks like "possible" thunderstorms every day next week including the last day being race day. Who knows. But temps will drop to highs of upper 70s by the end of the week which is good.
I think we will be fine as we got ridiculous rain recently and it stayed in good shape. Single tracks will just be super muddy and mosquito infested. And it'll be humid. @gruecd will love it.
ChiefD
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gianmarco
Footballguy
This is most of what we are all running.Thanks for this. Lot's of great visuals on what we can expect.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Boston Date Run Report 2019
Well, as alluded to above, I got to meet up with @JAA for a run today. Today was a good time for his schedule and I'm pretty free so it worked out well. We decided to plan on 30-60 minutes and see how the weather cooperated.
It was a nice 80 degrees and no rain as was originally forecasted. Met up and got going pretty quickly along the river. Of course, I tried to just play it cool during the run and chit chat like it was nothing but I realized I was pretty tired from my last few days of running (5+, 5+, and 8+ yesterday). But, he was making it look easy and I wasn't going to be the one to give in at first.
What's funny is that neither of us ever run with other people. I've run a few times with my wife but that's it and we don't ever really talk when we run. So it was interesting running and holding a conversation.
Anyway, I eventually caved and had to slow him down a bit but had a fantastic run with good weather and great company. It was a pleasure meeting and getting to spend a short time together. Maybe someday I can return the favor in our town.
Of note, he never even noticed the FlipBelt until I showed it off at the very end.
Thanks again, JAA.
Well, as alluded to above, I got to meet up with @JAA for a run today. Today was a good time for his schedule and I'm pretty free so it worked out well. We decided to plan on 30-60 minutes and see how the weather cooperated.
It was a nice 80 degrees and no rain as was originally forecasted. Met up and got going pretty quickly along the river. Of course, I tried to just play it cool during the run and chit chat like it was nothing but I realized I was pretty tired from my last few days of running (5+, 5+, and 8+ yesterday). But, he was making it look easy and I wasn't going to be the one to give in at first.
What's funny is that neither of us ever run with other people. I've run a few times with my wife but that's it and we don't ever really talk when we run. So it was interesting running and holding a conversation.
Anyway, I eventually caved and had to slow him down a bit but had a fantastic run with good weather and great company. It was a pleasure meeting and getting to spend a short time together. Maybe someday I can return the favor in our town.
Of note, he never even noticed the FlipBelt until I showed it off at the very end.
Thanks again, JAA.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
The Iguana
Footballguy
Did a bunch off kettle bell swings and wall balls at lunch today and then ran tonight... first "2 a day" I've done in a long time. Might not be able to walk or lift my arms tomorrow...
MAC_32
Footballguy
The inner thighs after the first round of swings in months may be quiet now. Wednesday though. Those ####ers will bark with a vengeance.
gianmarco
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I think a Flip Belt should be the entire kit for each of you for the relay. Just tuck and run.
gianmarco
Footballguy
I think we need more than 1, though. Otherwise that's not very hygeinic. And it won't affect our time.
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-OZ-
Footballguy
MAC_32
Footballguy
It's a long game that requires patience, but whatever speed I am right now will be attributed to that work over the last 6 months. It's also part due to volume adaptation, but my recovery lately has been substantially better than I ever recall. The sequencing I'm doing right now would have been silly to even consider attempting any time in the previous few years. Last Thursday was the first time since Fall in which I experienced any sort of discomfort during/after a workout - left heel cut my track workout short. It was still a little tender before I began Friday's 13 mile adventure but it loosened up, I finished fast, and despite 8 hours of track the next day it never bothered me once. 3 years ago that thing would probably still be bothering me now.
-OZ-
Footballguy
The Iguana
Footballguy
I technically started last week but I'm "easing into it slowly". Actually I was doing some work there a month or so ago but pretty sporadic. Trying to get to a point of doing it at least a couple days a week. I know it will good for me overall, just trying to make sure I don't over-do-it the first few workouts and then avoid it indefinitely...
The Iguana
Footballguy
As for possibly over-doing-it... so far so good. I definitely feel it today - but not more than just knowing I did stuff. Will go out and run today and hopefully that well help keep things "loose". Tomorrow will be the big test. If I can get up the stairs at work in the morning, I'll be happy!
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MAC_32
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It turned out being a blessing in disguise, but that's why I passed on the Cleveland Half Marathon this year. And probably will for the next couple decades. Cause this is what this weekend will be like as long as my boys do track. Track meet #1 8-12, 20 min drive home, swap out morning kid/food/clothes for afternoon, 20 minute drive out to track meet #2, 30 minute run, track meet #2 1:30-5:30. No way was I racing the morning after that.-OZ- said:
But it wasn't racing conditions anyway Sad finish to a day that left thousands well short of the goals they worked for months towards accomplishing. It ended up being even hotter and muggier than I teased earlier last week. There were supposed to be some clouds in the morning to keep things cooler, but it was all sun so it got up north of 80 fast.
gianmarco
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
Hey @gianmarco - are we in the Open division or Competitive? I think you said Open if I remember correctly.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
@-OZ-, @JAA
I know I've left out some other swimmers so my apologies.
Do you find that your swim times get better when lighter? I'm slow in all 3 events but I've always seen that my run and bike times improve some as I lose weight. Swim doesn't seem to be impacted. I know it's so much about form/technique and the extra fat probably helps me float but man was I slow when I got out for a swim - expected at least a little better.
I know I've left out some other swimmers so my apologies.
Do you find that your swim times get better when lighter? I'm slow in all 3 events but I've always seen that my run and bike times improve some as I lose weight. Swim doesn't seem to be impacted. I know it's so much about form/technique and the extra fat probably helps me float but man was I slow when I got out for a swim - expected at least a little better.
ChiefD
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SFBayDuck
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mr. furley
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
I've been pretty much the same weight since college
I have lost some muscle and gained a bit of fat, but I haven't noticed much change in the swim. Of course I'm older and less bendy now.
Swimming is the one event I don't think there's much difference when you weigh a bit more.
AAABatteries
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tri-man 47
Footballguy
I believe I've lost a bit of weight ...certainly at a lower weight than when I got married at age 27. (Hence the problem with marathon training, since I have little left to lose.)I've been pretty much the same weight since college
I have lost some muscle and gained a bit of fat, but I haven't noticed much change in the swim. Of course I'm older and less bendy now.
Swimming is the one event I don't think there's much difference when you weigh a bit more.
MAC_32
Footballguy
K-2 boys, 2nd place
K-2 girls, 1st place
3-5 boys, 1st place
3-5 girls, 1st place
6-7 boys, 2nd place
6-7 girls, 3rd place
8 boys, city champs
8 girls, city champs
Those moments the last 4 days are why I coach. And needing our high jumper in the final event to pr by 6" to clinch the victory could not have been a better ending.
K-2 girls, 1st place
3-5 boys, 1st place
3-5 girls, 1st place
6-7 boys, 2nd place
6-7 girls, 3rd place
8 boys, city champs
8 girls, city champs
Those moments the last 4 days are why I coach. And needing our high jumper in the final event to pr by 6" to clinch the victory could not have been a better ending.
Brony
Footballguy
MAC_32
Footballguy
3-8 practice together and are in all the same meets but two weekends. Those weekends are chaotic though. I'm exhausted and dont care right now.
-OZ-
Footballguy
The Iguana
Footballguy
I am soo looking forward to the race... of course that's mostly cause I start vacation that day and will be on the beach before you finish!
gruecd
Footballguy
8 miles this morning at 5,200+ feet in Denver. Averaged 7:46/mile. Humidity supposedly mimics altitude, so that's probably my absolute worst-case scenario if it's God-awful hot/humid for any of my relay legs. That being said, plan is still to suck it up and run sub-6:30. And then die.
ChiefD
Footballguy
Your leg 5 is gonna be the worst I think. That mountain you are going to have to scale looks like a beeeyotch. Of course I get to scale it coming back on Leg 6, but what the hell - it will be fun-ish.
gianmarco
Footballguy
I posted links to the Strava segments for the 4 trail legs. I'll find them. I'll also look on the relay FB page because I think someone posted all of them and I'll post it here. Gimme a few.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Had fun running in Boston.
My quick recap/thoughts.
-- Running through parts of the city sucks with all the start and stop along with dodging people. It's not horrible but it just makes for a different run.
-- Running along the river is gorgeous. But, there are still parts that don't connect. Oh well.
-- Ran to Harvard and hit a couple other areas. Not as congested and there are some really pretty parts of town. Overall, even though I've been to Boston before and done most of the touristy stuff, I got to see/encounter a bit more by running.
-- Didn't run in Boston Common but walked it. I could see running the perimeter but otherwise, no thanks.
-- I did enjoy it being relatively flat. Makes such a huge difference
-- I can comment more on food stuff if anyone wants, but I'll highlight the pastries since that was a common recommendation and also my wife is a huge dessert fan, loves baking, etc.
We were actually told that while Mike's is popular, we needed to hit 2 others that are better. One is called Modern Bakery and the other is called Bova. They are both about a block away from Mike's. Based on my wife's reviews (she bought like $40 worth of pastries from all 3), Modern is easily the best (and what we heard as well). As far as the cannolis, she only got them from Bova and Mike's (Modern didn't have them displayed), and she definitely preferred Bova.
So, next time you guys are there, that would be my recommendation based on her feedback.
My quick recap/thoughts.
-- Running through parts of the city sucks with all the start and stop along with dodging people. It's not horrible but it just makes for a different run.
-- Running along the river is gorgeous. But, there are still parts that don't connect. Oh well.
-- Ran to Harvard and hit a couple other areas. Not as congested and there are some really pretty parts of town. Overall, even though I've been to Boston before and done most of the touristy stuff, I got to see/encounter a bit more by running.
-- Didn't run in Boston Common but walked it. I could see running the perimeter but otherwise, no thanks.
-- I did enjoy it being relatively flat. Makes such a huge difference
-- I can comment more on food stuff if anyone wants, but I'll highlight the pastries since that was a common recommendation and also my wife is a huge dessert fan, loves baking, etc.
We were actually told that while Mike's is popular, we needed to hit 2 others that are better. One is called Modern Bakery and the other is called Bova. They are both about a block away from Mike's. Based on my wife's reviews (she bought like $40 worth of pastries from all 3), Modern is easily the best (and what we heard as well). As far as the cannolis, she only got them from Bova and Mike's (Modern didn't have them displayed), and she definitely preferred Bova.
So, next time you guys are there, that would be my recommendation based on her feedback.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Here are the Strava links to the single track legs
Leg 5 - https://www.strava.com/segments/12277110
Leg 6 - https://www.strava.com/segments/17848158
Leg 7 - https://www.strava.com/segments/20480383
Leg 9 - https://www.strava.com/segments/17781845
Leg 5 - https://www.strava.com/segments/12277110
Leg 6 - https://www.strava.com/segments/17848158
Leg 7 - https://www.strava.com/segments/20480383
Leg 9 - https://www.strava.com/segments/17781845
gianmarco
Footballguy
From the desktop site, you can go to segment search and search by name. Do KT82 and it pulls up almost all of them. I'm on my phone now but will try to post them later.
Try this for now
Try this for now
Ned
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
Actually, between those and the ones I created, I can post them all here. Give me an hour or so.
gianmarco
Footballguy
But honestly, look at leg 9 which is the one I did. It doesn't "look" as steep on Strava, but instead of 100 feet that you saw on leg 5, that one is almost 200 feet over a similar distance.
It wrecked me.
ETA -- "Child's play" says @SFBayDuck
It wrecked me.
ETA -- "Child's play" says @SFBayDuck
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