The way I read that, I thought you did it in a car. But after reading it a second time, perhaps you ran it....or maybe you tossed the super shoes on and hopped in the car and drove that 0.1 in 45 seconds.Well, legs were feeling pretty spry this morning so I decided I'd get on the leaderboard myself. Got in the car and measured out 0.1 miles exactly. Threw on my super shoes and started. First 0.03 miles were done in 12 seconds but lungs were already burning. I just kept telling myself "you can do anything for 30 seconds" (TWSS). Finally hit the fire hydrant that marked the 0.1 mile mark and crossed it just under 46 seconds. Good for a 7:37 pace.
I'm sure some of you can
Official FBG Leaderboard
1/10th Mile -- Gianmarco 0:45.7
Mile - Caveman33 5:57.1
5K - pbm107 17:21
10K - gruecd 45:53
Half-marathon - Juxtatrot 1:19:14
Marathon - Zasada 3:13
In the infancy of my running, my calf was acting up. A friend recommended I put on a calf sleeve on it. So I ran a half marathon with one sleeve on my bad leg.Thanks, I am feeling good after a minor calf strain that caused me to miss my 10K tune up race. It was iffy there for about a week or so and I was running with a calf sleeve which seemed to help. I tested the calf out last week (without the sleeve) in a 4 mile tempo and I survived that. I haven’t thought about my calf in my least few runs so I think I am over it, but the marathon has a way of finding your weakest link in the chain.
Weather forecast is really good, 37 at the start and 5 mph wind with it expecting to warm up to 48 at the finish.
The plan is to run 6:35 pace which would get me 2:52:30 (2:54:40 is current PR). I’ll be wearing a pace band for 2:53 (band only allowed minute increments) to help me know where I am according to plan.
I have a good opportunity Sunday and my focus will be to get to the halfway point as close as I can to 1:26:15. I will try to take two gels in the first half the race. My bib # is 1029 and for tracking.
I hear you about the calf sleeve, I had this debate with myself last Wednesday the day before my Tempo run. The sleeve served it's purpose, but I felt like it slightly modified my running form which I didn't like. I made up my mind that if I wore it during the tempo that I'd wear it during the race. I didn't know if I could make it through the tempo with or without the sleeve, so knowing that I'd prefer to run without it I decided to run my warmup without and then make my decision when I put on my Vaporflies for the Tempo. I don't usually wear my racers for workouts but I did this time to match race day conditions in testing the calf. Warmup went fine, so I decided to attempt the tempo without it prepared to shut it down if the calf felt tight at all.In the infancy of my running, my calf was acting up. A friend recommended I put on a calf sleeve on it. So I ran a half marathon with one sleeve on my bad leg.Thanks, I am feeling good after a minor calf strain that caused me to miss my 10K tune up race. It was iffy there for about a week or so and I was running with a calf sleeve which seemed to help. I tested the calf out last week (without the sleeve) in a 4 mile tempo and I survived that. I haven’t thought about my calf in my least few runs so I think I am over it, but the marathon has a way of finding your weakest link in the chain.
Weather forecast is really good, 37 at the start and 5 mph wind with it expecting to warm up to 48 at the finish.
The plan is to run 6:35 pace which would get me 2:52:30 (2:54:40 is current PR). I’ll be wearing a pace band for 2:53 (band only allowed minute increments) to help me know where I am according to plan.
I have a good opportunity Sunday and my focus will be to get to the halfway point as close as I can to 1:26:15. I will try to take two gels in the first half the race. My bib # is 1029 and for tracking.
The race went well, but I noticed the opposite leg (the sleeveless one) was hurting at the end and my bad leg (in the sleeve) felt fine.
Ever since that day, I have worn compression socks on both legs for any HM or marathon race.
I only share this as if the sleeve doesn't bother you, you may be best suited to wear it on race day.
Good luck! I'll be rooting hard for you!
If you must know, he ran one on November 15th at 4:10 pm. I can confirm this because he has a running watch with GPS that uploads his data. It was actually 7 miles, but you can’t run 7 miles without running a 10K, so…
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Gruecd's 10K time was actually a split from his marathon. And since splits are not allowed on the leader board, that time has been stricken from the record.
Friendly advice: Read the room.Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Gruecd's 10K time was actually a split from his marathon. And since splits are not allowed on the leader board, that time has been stricken from the record.
I thought the leader board was lighthearted and enjoyed gianmarco's contributions. I want to see everyone in this thread succeeding. I also like reading the race reports.Friendly advice: Read the room.Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Gruecd's 10K time was actually a split from his marathon. And since splits are not allowed on the leader board, that time has been stricken from the record.
The success and uniqueness of this thread over the past twenty years or so has been due to the camaraderie that have developed between the guys. Central to that has been the support we provide to each other ...in running and in life. It's never been about competing against each other or trying to one-up someone else, other than lightheartedly in the context of the deep friendships that have been formulated. Open competition and a sole pursuit of records is anathema to what transpires here. If you want to share your training and race activity, great. We'd be happy to share advice and celebrate your successes. But recognize that a single-minded emphasis on achievements and records won't win any fans around here.
For the JV game I am currently fueling with cigars and christmas ale.
Glad he’s off the leaderboard.Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Gruecd's 10K time was actually a split from his marathon. And since splits are not allowed on the leader board, that time has been stricken from the record.
yes.it’s okay to run 5 times in the last 6 weeks and make today’s run the longest since April. Right?
yes.it’s okay to run 5 times in the last 6 weeks and make today’s run the longest since April. Right?
70 miles to 1,000 for the year. 6 weeks left so that means 6 12 milers.yes.it’s okay to run 5 times in the last 6 weeks and make today’s run the longest since April. Right?
I’ve been trying some ADHD medications which have really warped my HR data. Easy runs will put me in the “threshold” zone pretty quickly. So for now, I’ve pretty much stopped paying attention to HR while running. I just go out and run at what feels like a conversational pace, even if I go beyond the zone 2 target. Not ideal, but probably better than slowing way down to keep my HR low?
We only rub feet around here, guy.70 miles to 1,000 for the year. 6 weeks left so that means 6 12 milers.yes.it’s okay to run 5 times in the last 6 weeks and make today’s run the longest since April. Right?
Fwiw, my heart is a LOT stronger than my rubbing legs.
3:18:44
The frustration of marathons …such an unpredictable event.Sorry guys I didn’t have it today. Not injured, I guess I overestimated my fitness. Once my pace slowed, by groin stopped working and I had to walk. Thanks everyone for the support. Time to drink.
Ditching the gloves was a huge mistake.
That sucks as you had what looked to me like a really good cycle. You deserved a better race day result. It seems at least possible to me that you had an unknown issue going on that hurt your race day (e.g., maybe your body was fighting off a minor illness).Sorry guys I didn’t have it today. Not injured, I guess I overestimated my fitness.
Not me! I never ditch the gloves. I was referring to @MAC_32Ditching the gloves was a huge mistake.
How many fingers are you gonna lose?
I had 45 and windy Saturday afternoon and opted last minute for no gloves due to it being sunny. Definitely the wrong call. When the sun started going down my hands got pretty numb.Not me! I never ditch the gloves. I was referring to @MAC_32Ditching the gloves was a huge mistake.
How many fingers are you gonna lose?
groin stopped working
Thank you! Now to decide which watch I should get. Leaning towards Fenix 7 pro. Not sure solar or sapphire is necessary.$200 off many of the top model (Fenix, Epix, Enduro) Garmins for Black Friday and smaller discounts for many of the others.
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Have this on my more research/likely buy list to get away from a chest strap HR just for comfort reasons.
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New phone, who 'dis?Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Gruecd's 10K time was actually a split from his marathon. And since splits are not allowed on the leader board, that time has been stricken from the record.
yeah, Garmin 645 is a couple gens old and never consistent enough for me nor was the 235. Ill timed drop out or cadence spikes drove me batty.Have this on my more research/likely buy list to get away from a chest strap HR just for comfort reasons.
COROS Heart Rate Monitor (Optical Band) In-Depth Review
The COROS Heart Rate Monitor is a very simple product, which should make for a very simple review. After all, it doesn’t even have an on button. Instead, it has exactly one purpose in life: Transmitting your current heart ratewww.dcrainmaker.com
I assume your main running watch has a HRM built-in. Does that have accuracy issues?
No experience with major injuries (knock on wood), but a few thoughts:First run since December of 2021. Been a long road. Multiple surgeries. Will have a choice to make about the remaining hardware in my ankle.
Obviously taking it crazy slow, but if anybody has any "programs" they have followed when recovering from a major injury, or I guess I would appreciate any input at all honestly.
Stay off sidewalks or anywhere that has uneven ground. If you can't go to a track, find a flat, wide open pavement to run (high school parking lots are often a good option).No experience with major injuries (knock on wood), but a few thoughts:First run since December of 2021. Been a long road. Multiple surgeries. Will have a choice to make about the remaining hardware in my ankle.
Obviously taking it crazy slow, but if anybody has any "programs" they have followed when recovering from a major injury, or I guess I would appreciate any input at all honestly.
- play it safe and space out your runs ...maybe every third day to allow recovery.
- can you find soft surfaces to run on?
- on the off days, be diligent about stretching and strength work.
I’ll keep an eye on the 265 if it gets included in any sales.Eyeing the watch deals for Black Friday.
Fenix 7 is likely the choice. Anyone else partaking in upgrading their wrist jewelry?
Eyeing the watch deals for Black Friday.
Fenix 7 is likely the choice. Anyone else partaking in upgrading their wrist jewelry?
Post em here when you see em.I’ll keep an eye on the 265 if it gets included in any sales.Eyeing the watch deals for Black Friday.
Fenix 7 is likely the choice. Anyone else partaking in upgrading their wrist jewelry?
Also considering the Garmin Epix gen 2 for $449 on Amazon.Eyeing the watch deals for Black Friday.
Fenix 7 is likely the choice. Anyone else partaking in upgrading their wrist jewelry?
Post em here when you see em.I’ll keep an eye on the 265 if it gets included in any sales.Eyeing the watch deals for Black Friday.
Fenix 7 is likely the choice. Anyone else partaking in upgrading their wrist jewelry?