#8064532 - 01/27/15 07:59 PM
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SJP0tato
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Boring 1:30 half-marathon goal update:
I've moved up from 30-33 MPW to 45-50 in the past 2 months. I started running everyday since my last race, tomorrow will be day #50 in a row at a minimum of 5-miles per session (my personal best, next closest is maybe 8 days in a row).
I'm finishing up Jack Daniel's phase 3 this week. I've spent 4-weeks in phase 2, 4-weeks in phase 3, and I'll spend 4-weeks in phase 4 into my race next month. (From this book: http://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Running-Fo...sin=B00F0X7U2S)
Feeling pretty strong, I feel confident hopeful about holding a 6:45-6:50 pace for my half to come in under my 1:30 goal. I'm debating doing a 10k on Feb 8th as a rust buster and to get more experience racing in general as a lead-in to my race on Feb 28. I could practice running at/slightly faster than my goal pace and see how it goes... think I just talked myself into it. 
For my easy and long days I've been sticking with my GT-2000 2's: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_GT_2000_2/descpage-A2K2M3.html but for my speedwork days I tried switching to something a little bit lighter, Gel Electro33: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_Gel_Electro33/descpage-AEL33M1.html
I "think" I'm going to use the Electros for the actual race. They do feel a bit lighter, definitely less cushy. I'm hoping that might help out a little bit to hit my goal too.
Anywho, just my $0.02 Any advice/suggestions are appreciated as always!
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#8064560 - 01/27/15 08:16 PM
Re: Running/Cardio Thread
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#8064590 - 01/27/15 08:45 PM
Re: Running/Cardio Thread
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This fool right here...doing it right. Wanna be fast? Train hard and fast. 
Oh, and I say you deserve some racing flats. When I ran my PR half, 5k and 10ks I did them in racing flats. I rarely trained in them so I felt way faster on race day with those 6oz suckers on my feet. You might be sore afterwards, but the glory will make up for it. 
Boring 1:30 half-marathon goal update: I've moved up from 30-33 MPW to 45-50 in the past 2 months. I started running everyday since my last race, tomorrow will be day #50 in a row at a minimum of 5-miles per session (my personal best, next closest is maybe 8 days in a row). I'm finishing up Jack Daniel's phase 3 this week. I've spent 4-weeks in phase 2, 4-weeks in phase 3, and I'll spend 4-weeks in phase 4 into my race next month. (From this book: http://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Running-Fo...sin=B00F0X7U2S) Feeling pretty strong, I feel confident hopeful about holding a 6:45-6:50 pace for my half to come in under my 1:30 goal. I'm debating doing a 10k on Feb 8th as a rust buster and to get more experience racing in general as a lead-in to my race on Feb 28. I could practice running at/slightly faster than my goal pace and see how it goes... think I just talked myself into it.  For my easy and long days I've been sticking with my GT-2000 2's: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_GT_2000_2/descpage-A2K2M3.htmlbut for my speedwork days I tried switching to something a little bit lighter, Gel Electro33: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_Gel_Electro33/descpage-AEL33M1.htmlI "think" I'm going to use the Electros for the actual race. They do feel a bit lighter, definitely less cushy. I'm hoping that might help out a little bit to hit my goal too. Anywho, just my $0.02 Any advice/suggestions are appreciated as always!
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#8064615 - 01/27/15 09:12 PM
Re: Running/Cardio Thread
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SJP0tato
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Thanks guys, yeah if I could nail 1:29:30 it'd have netted a cool 13/14th place finish in my last small half (maybe 600 people total in the half). The Phoenix half marathon coming up has a ton of racers and top talent, so I'd probably be lucky to be near 50th place (but I'd be happy to take it). 
Ironmom: good call with the racing flats, I know almost nothing about 'em. I'll have to swing by the running store & see what they've got, any suggestions?
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#8064704 - 01/27/15 10:11 PM
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#8065757 - 01/28/15 01:52 PM
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Sub-1:30 is an awesome goal. You guys would totally kill it. Chris - if you go for a half be sure to hit me up. No, I won't run your pace but would love to join in one of your "sensible" races. 
I had been mentioning that my right calf was hurting the last week or so. Turns out the shoe lift is to blame. Getting some pops on the right hip/knee (normal) but it's aggravating the IT band too much with the heavy mileage. So I was recommended to ditch the shoe lift until the marathon is done. Ran an easy three miles yesterday and things are feeling a lot better. Will report back at the end of the week.
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#8066480 - 01/28/15 09:25 PM
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Every time I try to PR a 5k some bullshit or other happens on mile 1, wtf. Like I go out too fast, something starts hurting, oh look a squirrel, etc
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#8067209 - 01/29/15 11:35 AM
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A running group had weekly 5kms with a beer at the end in my last city. STopwatch timing, but the same course every week(well unless there were detours). I skipped it 75% of the time, but I did it here and there. It was fun to look forward to and improve. $5 for the race/beer, and drawings most week with schwag(I think I got a water bottle, woot).
I wish I could find that in this city.
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#8067232 - 01/29/15 11:45 AM
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We have a couple groups out here for that. The big one in OC is Snail's Pace. But I'm way too busy to join until maybe Summer. Everyone I have met from that group has been super chill.
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#8067258 - 01/29/15 11:58 AM
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Or just do it like I do, always find some reason to glance down at your gps watch and go 'yeah, I'm too far off my pr pace now, pointless' and roll it into some mile repeats  *i don't want to admit how many times that has happened to me
The one time I ran a 48:XX 10k, I just started running, noted my pace was just over 5:00/km, so I upped it a touch and aimed for a 4:50 or so pace.
In winter, not sure if it's traction based (slippery even with spikes), fatigue based, or just shitty do to extra clothing, I'm not able to sustain a 5:00 pace for long periods.
I tend to just run to how I feel. I have wild swings some days. Ran 7.5 miles pretty easily yesterday, the day after heavy squats with some very sore legs. But on Sunday, the same run, I struggled the entire time.
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#8067859 - 01/29/15 04:29 PM
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not that I have any business comparing myself to someone with a gold medal and a 5k PR of like 13:00 there's always this attitude to consider...
"I haven't seen too many American distance men on the international scene willing to take risks. I saw some U.S. women in Barcelona willing to risk, more than men. The Kenyans risk. Steve Prefontaine risked. I risked--I went through the first half of the Tokyo race just a second off my best 5000 time." Billy Mills, gold medal winner of the 10,000 at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics with a 46-second PR.
[I'd love to break 50:00 in a 10k heh, screw this 27/28 minute stuff lol]
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#8067966 - 01/29/15 05:29 PM
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could just do what I did on my 10k informal attempt, do the math wrong and stop running at 6.1miles.... Doh
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#8068008 - 01/29/15 05:48 PM
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#8068010 - 01/29/15 05:50 PM
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#8068029 - 01/29/15 06:03 PM
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didnt you just describe like 50% of the male 30-44 population in Oregon?
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#8068035 - 01/29/15 06:07 PM
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didnt you just describe like 50% of the male 30-44 population in Oregon? 100% baby!
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#8070173 - 01/31/15 12:53 AM
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Is it sad that I haven't heard of half these runners? Yep, still a complete noob here. 
Wrapped up another week with an 11 mile run @ 96:22. Missed Sunday's training day and half of Tuesday's. But tonight felt great. Next week's mileage will kick up to 38-40. So far the legs are holding up fine. Will report back next week.
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#8070446 - 01/31/15 01:14 PM
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Rudi
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Any good ideas on how to go faster downhill without knees killing the next day? I generally use the the downhill to catch my breath after a steep incline and go at a slow pace. On a new route i discovered it goes from flat terrain to steep downhill. Strategies? Techniques? Or just tell me im getting older and deal with knee pain or going slow lol?
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