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Around the horn and Mississippi: how's the training going? Are we going to roll over this field or what?
Michelle
Forever Learning
I would absolutely do some doubles. I thought last time [I ran a relay] that it would help if I did a few double and triple races (2 on Saturday, one on Sunday) but I'm not sure that was very helpful for me. Too much racing. Basically, if you could increase your easy-running mileage, run a few 10k's, regularly work your hills, and sharpen up in February... That's it. Running is running. Basic marathon-style training would proabably be most useful. What is that? Varies per individual, but I think you could just add in some easy miles in the form of doubles, and long runs, and you'd be halfway there. 10k pace is probably what we'll want to target. But because of fatigue, lack of sleep, and essentially haveing 3 races in 24 hours without proper warmup and cooldown, somewhere between HM and Marathon pace is more realistic for a well-trained runner. If your marathon PR is soft, then you could approach your 10k pace, I suppose. (not to mention, some legs are shorter and easier, etc.) Thanks for correcting my spelling. I'm constantly making mistakes and it's annoying to me.
Non ducor, duco.
I haven't looked, Anda is checking things out. I guess we need to find out what everyone is doing.
Interesting...are all the hotels going to be booked in that area friday night? Shall I plan on sleeping on the side of the road?
If the team, assuming I run it, is willing to let me off the hook for some of the fees I can donate miles for hotels etc. Since we just moved from Houston I was probably going to see friends on Thursday night and drive over to Gonzales Friday afternoon. Not sure about hotels nearby, however. My DH is willing to let me come down. She thinks I am nuts, but that is nothing new... So maybe chalk me up as 90% now
Now that would be cool to grab some tents... I will check on this unless Modal knows something I don't already. Tim?
Around the horn and Mississippi: how's the training going? Are we going to roll over this feild or what?
I've been sick as a dog for about a week now. My luck is pissing me off, two minor injuries in 2 months and now I'm sick. With that said, I haven't improved much. I already do two a days but they only consist of 8 to 10 miles. The longest run I do is about 8-12 miles straight at a 9 to 10 minute pace on the weekends. My plan is to bump that up a mile a week until I get to 20. Hopefully, barring injury, I will be running 20 miles by February. No guarantees on speed but luckily I'm competitive by nature. What's that saying..." run more, sometimes harder....?"
Yeah, would'nt this be our fearless leader's call?
Vim
I've been sick as a dog for about a week now.
I thought DH meant "dear husband." Not that there's annything wrong with that. Or designated hitter I guess.