Wow. Incredible performance, and tough field. Do you find that it helps you to pace at all? Or is it immaterial?I ended up at 17:11 (video), an 11 second PR, 80th place overall and 3rd in my age group.
The competition definitely helps with pacing, especially after the first mile. Like any race people go out to fast in the first, but after that you’re kind of pulled along with the rest of the crowd.Wow. Incredible performance, and tough field. Do you find that it helps you to pace at all? Or is it immaterial?I ended up at 17:11 (video), an 11 second PR, 80th place overall and 3rd in my age group.
Congrats. #BMF. You're just killing it over the last 18 months.
The absolute worst. I actually hung out with that guy on Thursday night, which is part of the reason why I didn't get up to run on Friday morning before my flight...You having fun in the heat, @gruecd? I think there's a guy 'round those parts that can loan you some gloves if you need.
Video of this.Five finishers of the Barkley this year, including the first ever woman! She finished with a whole 99 seconds to spare against the 60 hour cutoff. Incredible.
Video of this.Five finishers of the Barkley this year, including the first ever woman! She finished with a whole 99 seconds to spare against the 60 hour cutoff. Incredible.
I think you can go sub 3 too, your endurance monster profile works in your favor with the marathon. I also think it helps that when healthy you have sub 2:50 ability, so you have plenty of margin.I'm running my first marathon since 2019 in three weeks. I'm kind of in a weird place. I had some calf issues early in the year and my training has been lighter than it ever used to be for a marathon. I only had 201 miles for January and 171 for February. March will be more but these are nothing like the 300-mile months a used to run. I also never felt right to run tempos which have often been a staple of my training.
That said, I seem to be in sneaky good shape. I averaged marathon-ish pace for 18 miles yesterday and felt OK. Despite the training volume and concerns about my endurance, I have some confidence that I can run sub 3:00 assuming I handle the carb-loading and race intake OK. I suppose it's possible I could run about 5 minutes faster than that but it seems risky. It is interesting how I'm faster on less volume these last few years. It's hard to have a good handle on exactly what I can do.
Yes, BQ.2.Anyway, I'm glad that you've positioned yourself well, Juxt!!! Are you running the BQ.2 race in Batavia on the 13th? If so, I should be able to get out there for the first and last half hours of the race to cheer you on.
Kinda tied to the encouraging approach of @Juxtatarot 's less-is-more training:
I follow several top AGers on Strava, and one of them just picked up shin splints ...four weeks before running London. Oof. He reached out to me for thoughts on how to approach this coming month
MY AGers …you young bucks can worry about your own competition.Kinda tied to the encouraging approach of @Juxtatarot 's less-is-more training:
I follow several top AGers on Strava, and one of them just picked up shin splints ...four weeks before running London. Oof. He reached out to me for thoughts on how to approach this coming month
Running Boston for fun on April 15. Excited to see @Zasada experience his first Boston. 6 days after that, I'll lead a pace group at London Marathon.Writing out a 1st quarter update since I haven't shared anything in a while. I'd call what I've done since Dec 12 more than treading water, but I haven't made nearly the amount of progress as I hoped. I had a good stretch from late Jan-early March, but as has become standard operating procedure - had a setback. That damn calf again. BUT this setback was much more minor in comparison to previous ones, so I'm taking it as a sign the complimentary work (yoga and massages) I've been focusing on is working.
I've not regained my footing, pun unintended, since but I've only had one stretch > 2 days off and that was more schedule/mother nature driven than physical. I'm not sure whether to be encouraged or discouraged by the number of issues that have popped up this month. Left calf tightening up was first. Then right ham. Then hips/lower back. Then right calf. And now left knee. But again, an extra rest day seems to keep calming down the ailment d'jour. Next up is a pedicure and I'm leveling up the oofos to these as we approach peak track season. Hopefully I don't need even more maintenance than this, but we'll see...
I'm just barely over 300 miles so far this year and not much quality. I don't plan to up the volume until late May, but hopefully as we transition into actual spring I can integrate some SoS. Got a mini vaca to Vegas next week, which will hopefully represent the reset my body probably needs to get passed the aches and pains.
Hope all is well with the rest of you. Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
Just FYI, your post made me look at those Oofos shoes and they actually have a few that are on sale for $59 (instead of $129). With a teacher discount through id.ME, just picked up a pair for $50.Writing out a 1st quarter update since I haven't shared anything in a while. I'd call what I've done since Dec 12 more than treading water, but I haven't made nearly the amount of progress as I hoped. I had a good stretch from late Jan-early March, but as has become standard operating procedure - had a setback. That damn calf again. BUT this setback was much more minor in comparison to previous ones, so I'm taking it as a sign the complimentary work (yoga and massages) I've been focusing on is working.
I've not regained my footing, pun unintended, since but I've only had one stretch > 2 days off and that was more schedule/mother nature driven than physical. I'm not sure whether to be encouraged or discouraged by the number of issues that have popped up this month. Left calf tightening up was first. Then right ham. Then hips/lower back. Then right calf. And now left knee. But again, an extra rest day seems to keep calming down the ailment d'jour. Next up is a pedicure and I'm leveling up the oofos to these as we approach peak track season. Hopefully I don't need even more maintenance than this, but we'll see...
I'm just barely over 300 miles so far this year and not much quality. I don't plan to up the volume until late May, but hopefully as we transition into actual spring I can integrate some SoS. Got a mini vaca to Vegas next week, which will hopefully represent the reset my body probably needs to get passed the aches and pains.
Hope all is well with the rest of you. Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
I've got the local half coming up last Sunday in April. Assuming I don't get hit by the weather whammy, C goal is to beat PR of 1:32:45 from 2019, B goal is <1:32. I've been doing pbm-style calculations on HR data trying to figure out if there's realistically an A goal. My last two HMs were sufferfests, so I'm really trying to avoid that outcome. On the other hand, the layout of the course (downhill first half, uphill second half), makes planning for big negative splits foolish. We'll see if I successful solve for the balance.Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
Enjoy your 1:29:59I've got the local half coming up last Sunday in April. Assuming I don't get hit by the weather whammy, C goal is to beat PR of 1:32:45 from 2019, B goal is <1:32. I've been doing pbm-style calculations on HR data trying to figure out if there's realistically an A goal. My last two HMs were sufferfests, so I'm really trying to avoid that outcome. On the other hand, the layout of the course (downhill first half, uphill second half), makes planning for big negative splits foolish. We'll see if I successful solve for the balance.Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
I think @xulf has a half the day before me. I know he was having illnesses and such earlier in his training block - hopefully he's turned the corner there.
I like that so many people here have specific rolesEnjoy your 1:29:59
I've got the local half coming up last Sunday in April. Assuming I don't get hit by the weather whammy, C goal is to beat PR of 1:32:45 from 2019, B goal is <1:32. I've been doing pbm-style calculations on HR data trying to figure out if there's realistically an A goal. My last two HMs were sufferfests, so I'm really trying to avoid that outcome. On the other hand, the layout of the course (downhill first half, uphill second half), makes planning for big negative splits foolish. We'll see if I successful solve for the balance.Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
I think @xulf has a half the day before me. I know he was having illnesses and such earlier in his training block - hopefully he's turned the corner there.
Glad to hear. You've had a couple of runs that looked strong to my eye, but I have trouble judging because your HR is always so much lower than mine.With that, I was well rested for 7 @ ghmp, which felt pretty darn good
Show off.I won’t be taking a daily picture but weekly seems ok.
Who’s coming with us??!!!Running Boston for fun on April 15. Excited to see @Zasada experience his first Boston. 6 days after that, I'll lead a pace group at London Marathon.Writing out a 1st quarter update since I haven't shared anything in a while. I'd call what I've done since Dec 12 more than treading water, but I haven't made nearly the amount of progress as I hoped. I had a good stretch from late Jan-early March, but as has become standard operating procedure - had a setback. That damn calf again. BUT this setback was much more minor in comparison to previous ones, so I'm taking it as a sign the complimentary work (yoga and massages) I've been focusing on is working.
I've not regained my footing, pun unintended, since but I've only had one stretch > 2 days off and that was more schedule/mother nature driven than physical. I'm not sure whether to be encouraged or discouraged by the number of issues that have popped up this month. Left calf tightening up was first. Then right ham. Then hips/lower back. Then right calf. And now left knee. But again, an extra rest day seems to keep calming down the ailment d'jour. Next up is a pedicure and I'm leveling up the oofos to these as we approach peak track season. Hopefully I don't need even more maintenance than this, but we'll see...
I'm just barely over 300 miles so far this year and not much quality. I don't plan to up the volume until late May, but hopefully as we transition into actual spring I can integrate some SoS. Got a mini vaca to Vegas next week, which will hopefully represent the reset my body probably needs to get passed the aches and pains.
Hope all is well with the rest of you. Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
Then finally in May after nearly 10 months of nothing but PT and easy runs, I will begin my training cycle for a early September BQ attempt with @bushdocda in Washington state.
Which actual race and when?Who’s coming with us??!!!Running Boston for fun on April 15. Excited to see @Zasada experience his first Boston. 6 days after that, I'll lead a pace group at London Marathon.Writing out a 1st quarter update since I haven't shared anything in a while. I'd call what I've done since Dec 12 more than treading water, but I haven't made nearly the amount of progress as I hoped. I had a good stretch from late Jan-early March, but as has become standard operating procedure - had a setback. That damn calf again. BUT this setback was much more minor in comparison to previous ones, so I'm taking it as a sign the complimentary work (yoga and massages) I've been focusing on is working.
I've not regained my footing, pun unintended, since but I've only had one stretch > 2 days off and that was more schedule/mother nature driven than physical. I'm not sure whether to be encouraged or discouraged by the number of issues that have popped up this month. Left calf tightening up was first. Then right ham. Then hips/lower back. Then right calf. And now left knee. But again, an extra rest day seems to keep calming down the ailment d'jour. Next up is a pedicure and I'm leveling up the oofos to these as we approach peak track season. Hopefully I don't need even more maintenance than this, but we'll see...
I'm just barely over 300 miles so far this year and not much quality. I don't plan to up the volume until late May, but hopefully as we transition into actual spring I can integrate some SoS. Got a mini vaca to Vegas next week, which will hopefully represent the reset my body probably needs to get passed the aches and pains.
Hope all is well with the rest of you. Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
Then finally in May after nearly 10 months of nothing but PT and easy runs, I will begin my training cycle for a early September BQ attempt with @bushdocda in Washington state.
Tunnel Marathon on September 8 - LFG!!!!!Which actual race and when?Who’s coming with us??!!!Running Boston for fun on April 15. Excited to see @Zasada experience his first Boston. 6 days after that, I'll lead a pace group at London Marathon.Writing out a 1st quarter update since I haven't shared anything in a while. I'd call what I've done since Dec 12 more than treading water, but I haven't made nearly the amount of progress as I hoped. I had a good stretch from late Jan-early March, but as has become standard operating procedure - had a setback. That damn calf again. BUT this setback was much more minor in comparison to previous ones, so I'm taking it as a sign the complimentary work (yoga and massages) I've been focusing on is working.
I've not regained my footing, pun unintended, since but I've only had one stretch > 2 days off and that was more schedule/mother nature driven than physical. I'm not sure whether to be encouraged or discouraged by the number of issues that have popped up this month. Left calf tightening up was first. Then right ham. Then hips/lower back. Then right calf. And now left knee. But again, an extra rest day seems to keep calming down the ailment d'jour. Next up is a pedicure and I'm leveling up the oofos to these as we approach peak track season. Hopefully I don't need even more maintenance than this, but we'll see...
I'm just barely over 300 miles so far this year and not much quality. I don't plan to up the volume until late May, but hopefully as we transition into actual spring I can integrate some SoS. Got a mini vaca to Vegas next week, which will hopefully represent the reset my body probably needs to get passed the aches and pains.
Hope all is well with the rest of you. Anyone got anything coming up besides juxt?
Then finally in May after nearly 10 months of nothing but PT and easy runs, I will begin my training cycle for a early September BQ attempt with @bushdocda in Washington state.
That's hotI won’t be taking a daily picture but weekly seems ok.
https://imgur.com/a/TwFdBMo
one week in. Took the picture but not posting it this time.Hard 60 began yesterday.
My diet is just 5 veggies, no added sugar (so no ice cream or candy, etc), no alcohol, all that. With the family having a more specialized diet would be overly complicated.
Currently reading two non fiction books - differ we must and peanuts a golden celebration (might be cheating but I’ll do more than 10 pages)
Evening workouts are walks.
I won’t be taking a daily picture but weekly seems ok.
Good luck man! Any specific goals?Today’s workouts are easy due to the oak barrel HM tomorrow.
Thanks. I kept a solid pace, started slow and negative split. Which sounds better than it really is. Power was slightly less until the last mile.Don’t see the splits, but 1 and 3 achieved. Nice job!1. To finishGood luck man! Any specific goals?Today’s workouts are easy due to the oak barrel HM tomorrow.
2. Negative split
3. Better than last year, 1:48:30
Which 5, and why?Hard 60 began yesterday.
My diet is just 5 veggies, no added sugar (so no ice cream or candy, etc), no alcohol, all that. With the family having a more specialized diet would be overly complicated.
Currently reading two non fiction books - differ we must and peanuts a golden celebration (might be cheating but I’ll do more than 10 pages)
Evening workouts are walks.
I won’t be taking a daily picture but weekly seems ok.
Any 5. It’s just a baseline, not specific or limited.Which 5, and why?Hard 60 began yesterday.
My diet is just 5 veggies, no added sugar (so no ice cream or candy, etc), no alcohol, all that. With the family having a more specialized diet would be overly complicated.
Currently reading two non fiction books - differ we must and peanuts a golden celebration (might be cheating but I’ll do more than 10 pages)
Evening workouts are walks.
I won’t be taking a daily picture but weekly seems ok.
Ok well I am full on prep for Brooklyn Half-Marathon at this point. Race is just under 6 weeks away at this point and I am running three times a week with one "long-run" and two shorter runs (usually 3 to 4 miles but always over a 5k). Also, trying to cross train a bit using my Peloton by doing an endurance bike rides (a bit like heart rate zone 2 running) at least once a week and some Peloton strength classes on days I don't run.Got into the BK half this past week. Race is May 18th and going to start formal training schedule after I return from Telluride ski trip on March 23rd. Before then will try to keep up decent workout pace with a couple of 5k runs a week depending on weather as I don’t like to run when it is in 30s.
Generally, chasing 15 year olds is frowned upon. Good job scaring him to a PRWeirdest thing. I somehow stopped doing my PT moves a couple weeks back and slowly started feeling like a tight bound and wound POS again.
Happy to report day 1 back on the wagon.
Ran a race Sunday as a progression and chased a 15 yr old kid the last mile or so. Didn’t catch him and my adductor is sore. Slap it high?
Probably worth a try. Do you do any work to strengthen the surrounding muscles?Ok well I am full on prep for Brooklyn Half-Marathon at this point. Race is just under 6 weeks away at this point and I am running three times a week with one "long-run" and two shorter runs (usually 3 to 4 miles but always over a 5k). Also, trying to cross train a bit using my Peloton by doing an endurance bike rides (a bit like heart rate zone 2 running) at least once a week and some Peloton strength classes on days I don't run.Got into the BK half this past week. Race is May 18th and going to start formal training schedule after I return from Telluride ski trip on March 23rd. Before then will try to keep up decent workout pace with a couple of 5k runs a week depending on weather as I don’t like to run when it is in 30s.
I did just under 7 miles yesterday (6.9 miles as I miss judged my route a bit) and plan to ramp that up by a mile each week until I hit 10 miles (so 8 miles next week). I may do two weeks at 10 miles once I hit that distance and then dial down for last week or so before the race.
So far things seem to be going well though I do feel like **** after the long runs but my pace is slower then I had hoped. Of course this is my first half-marathon so more just going for running the whole thing but was hoping to tie my pace to my better 10k times per those charts you see out there but that doesn't seem likely.
Lastly, anyone have any advice on a knee support sleeve. My left knee always tends to hurt at the end of longer runs and honestly I have an old "drinking" injury where I hurt/sprained it drunk like 20 years ago. Feels fine next day but wondering if one of those compression sleeves might help a bit.
That's a weird number to shoot for.Strava milestone this past weekend. Now at 10,011 running miles