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Ran a 10k - Official Thread (4 Viewers)
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xulf
Footballguy
My HM is this coming Sunday.
I know I've complained about this before, but the Hansons Advanced HM plan is just brutally exhausting. I've made it through with just a little modification to the GHMP-10 runs the last few weeks.
I followed this same plan for my last HM in the spring of 22 and had a great race. This one has been more tiring with a more aggressive goal, but I'm hoping for another good race. My last few runs since tapering have felt great with a lower HR than usual...super good sign.
Weather on Sunday was looking like rain but now is cloudy with temps at 55/44 and moderately windy. I really hope the rain holds off which is still forecasted for Saturday.
I know I've complained about this before, but the Hansons Advanced HM plan is just brutally exhausting. I've made it through with just a little modification to the GHMP-10 runs the last few weeks.
I followed this same plan for my last HM in the spring of 22 and had a great race. This one has been more tiring with a more aggressive goal, but I'm hoping for another good race. My last few runs since tapering have felt great with a lower HR than usual...super good sign.
Weather on Sunday was looking like rain but now is cloudy with temps at 55/44 and moderately windy. I really hope the rain holds off which is still forecasted for Saturday.
Zasada
Footballguy
Goals? Tracking? Don't be holding-out on us, now!
xulf
Footballguy
BIB# 10447
Tracking is with RTRT https://www.columbusmarathon.com/runner-tracking
This race always screws up the first checkpoint, so I'm not sure how useful it will be.
Goal is <1:30. I've been training at 6:45-6:50 pace which will give me a little buffer for extra distance.
Dr_Zaius
Footballguy
Run the tangents, man!
Brony
Footballguy
Good luck GB! Looking forward to seeing how you do .
Zasada
Footballguy
Sub-90 is an awesome goal. Rooting for you!
pbm107
Footballguy
You've consistently put in the work, I wouldn't be surprised if you finish under 6:45 pace. Good luck.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
I can’t wait for the weekend!!! R2R2R and then a HM.
Zasada
Footballguy
@gruecd to me and @SteelCurtain at the bottom of the south rim, 40 miles deep into the day...
But shirtless, of course.
Shirtless, with a camelback.
If that's a thing.
But shirtless, of course.
Shirtless, with a camelback.
If that's a thing.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I’m chafing just thinking about it
pbm107
Footballguy
Are you healthy going into R2R2R? You haven't run much this past week.
caustic
Footballguy
Really exciting time on the race calendar. @xulf and @Juxtatarot - you two have consistently been crushing your training week in and week out - I think some monster performances are in store. @gruecd @SteelCurtain @Zasada - you all are insane and I can't wait to hear how it goes. The google sheet indicates an upcoming half for @tri-man 47 as well?! You're going to knock it out of the park. 
Those following on Strava have already seen, but I've finally been able to run again! With a combination of stride shortening and PT-recommended form adjustments, my IT band pain during workouts has gone from "unbearable" to simply "unpleasant." That's enough for me to make a racing attempt next Saturday. I have no goals other than "finish" and I expect things to get pretty ugly near the end, but I'll just be happy to participate at this point. Over the next 10 days I'm hoping to do one last tempo run to get a better sense of my current fitness, and a couple more light runs to keep everything fresh. Race day forecast is currently pointing towards a clear 50 degree morning with minimal wind.
Those following on Strava have already seen, but I've finally been able to run again! With a combination of stride shortening and PT-recommended form adjustments, my IT band pain during workouts has gone from "unbearable" to simply "unpleasant." That's enough for me to make a racing attempt next Saturday. I have no goals other than "finish" and I expect things to get pretty ugly near the end, but I'll just be happy to participate at this point. Over the next 10 days I'm hoping to do one last tempo run to get a better sense of my current fitness, and a couple more light runs to keep everything fresh. Race day forecast is currently pointing towards a clear 50 degree morning with minimal wind.
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, definitely not an option. Sadly.
Zasada
Footballguy
Just over three weeks ago, I rolled my ankle running in London. Was sore after, but I thought it was fine, and had a few days of pain-free running when I got home. Then on the trails up north, I had two pretty bad days with it, and found myself hobbling around the house afterward. It seemed strange to attribute it to the roll in London, but that's all I can think of causing it.
Anyways, I decided to take a few days off to let it recover, and went out for a run last Thursday. It pissed off my ankle enough to decide to shut it down entirely until R2R2R. I've been repeating the mantra often-used here: "Better to toe the line undertrained and healthy, than vice-versa". Ankle is 95% now, and I'm going to test it tomorrow with a shakeout. Should be fine. Were it not for R2R2R, I'd be back running on it already.
And even when it was bad two weeks ago, it wasn't so bad that I couldn't walk. Just trying to be extra cautious.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Do well, guys! Embrace the adventure!!!
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
I’m much more concerned with dogs than coyotes.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Get some Gents!
-OZ-
Footballguy
They’re probably harmless unless they’re carrying acme products.
notoriousbill
Footballguy
Just saw this thread.
I just started running in May-June timeframe and have been doing training for a 10k. Every other week I run one (on my own). Been doing repeats/Intervals on Wednesday and Tempo Runs on Fridays.
My main thing is heart rate regulation.
Thanks for the added inspiration!
I just started running in May-June timeframe and have been doing training for a 10k. Every other week I run one (on my own). Been doing repeats/Intervals on Wednesday and Tempo Runs on Fridays.
My main thing is heart rate regulation.
Thanks for the added inspiration!
ChiefD
Footballguy
Geese?
tri-man 47
Footballguy
As the saying goes - to get faster, run slow. It might not feel beneficial to be running slowly, but that’s when good things are happening inside as you develop your aerobic capacity. It’s the easy runs where you’ll make gains for your HR regulation!
eta: I overlooked a key point - welcome to the thread!!!
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gianmarco
Footballguy
That's 2nd on my list. 1st on my list is getting back to the top of the canyon at some point.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
I am absolutely more concerned with geese, red-winged blackbirds and turkeys (although I have limited experience with the latter) than coyotes.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Thanks but my race is on the 22nd. I think we both consider that as next weekend.
gianmarco
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
Geese are MFers. We get a few coyotes here, many dogs and a ****load (literally) of geese around our ponds. Thankfully I’ve never been attacked but those teeth are from horror movies.
Dr_Zaius
Footballguy
I'm shuked on this one. What do blackbirds do to you? Seem pretty chill.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
You can’t be serious.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
To be fair, unlike geese, they are cowards. They like to attack the back of your head when you can’t see them. I’ve found that they keep their distance if you stare them down.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Oh, no. They're aggressive in protecting their nests. I was doing some hill repeats a couple months ago and eventually picked up a stick to wave as I passed where a bird was swooping down on each pass. I saw a few other walkers/runners come out of that gauntlet with wide-eyed, WTF looks on their faces.
-OZ-
Footballguy
don’t go near their nests. Down here we have gators too. Thankfully they don’t usually attack.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Our heroes made it to the North Rim. Short break, then heading back.
"This is really hard" (TWSS)
Hoping our guys knock this out uneventfully. You got this, @Zasada, @SteelCurtain and @gruecd .
"This is really hard" (TWSS)
Hoping our guys knock this out uneventfully. You got this, @Zasada, @SteelCurtain and @gruecd .
Dr_Zaius
Footballguy
Interesting. I definitely see red-winged blackbirds along some of the running paths I frequent and they've never bothered me. To be fair, this is typically more by fields, so I assume their nests aren't very close to the path.
Strangely the Canada geese around here have never hassled me either.
Strangely the Canada geese around here have never hassled me either.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
The familiar route back on an out-and-back is always easier, amirite?
tri-man 47
Footballguy
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
We are back safe and sound. That was incredibly challenging. So much so, it was the hardest physical thing I’ve ever done.
We will share more but right now we are all absolutely wrecked from that run.
We will share more but right now we are all absolutely wrecked from that run.
xulf
Footballguy
The Iguana
Footballguy
Woke up to some awesome photos today. Had to stop by and say congrats. Very cool!
tri-man 47
Footballguy
So cool that you guys did the R2R2R! What an experience ...can't wait to hear more about it.
Zasada
Footballguy
TLDR: Lots of grunting and moaning in the dark, while our heroes grip their poles.
It was fantastic having two of our #BMF team out on the trails with me and my friend. What a great (long) day. Took us just under 16 hours, but we were there to enjoy things, and not smash Walmsley's FKT (we definitely could have if we wanted to). I'm so impressed with the two flatlanders' ability to abuse their quads on so little trail-specific training. Two hours of running 20% downhill grades is no joke. And they gobbled it all up, then asked for seconds (which they got on the north rim!).
It was fantastic having two of our #BMF team out on the trails with me and my friend. What a great (long) day. Took us just under 16 hours, but we were there to enjoy things, and not smash Walmsley's FKT (we definitely could have if we wanted to). I'm so impressed with the two flatlanders' ability to abuse their quads on so little trail-specific training. Two hours of running 20% downhill grades is no joke. And they gobbled it all up, then asked for seconds (which they got on the north rim!).
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caustic
Footballguy
Well this race is getting added to my bucket list…
Seriously though, incredible job by you three. What an awesome, grueling, terrible, beautiful slog.
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