Fall Marathon Training Thread (Retired) (Read 2088 times)


Do not attempt.

    Im in,

     

    Loch Ness Marathon, England

    4th October 2009

     

    Did this a couple years ago. It's beautiful!

    "Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

     

    "The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

     

    ✓ 12 Hours of Hostelity 14 Jan

    ✓ Mountain Mist 50k 28 Jan

    Delirium 24 Hour 11 Feb

    Tarawera 100k New Zealand 17 Mar

     


    Vacant Expressionist

      Runner      Race Date Type  Goal Curr PR   #   Note
      Runner67
           Lynch's Woods 50K  
      Sept 6 2009  Ultra    Finish   none    1st
        trail, will be 3rd marathon or > event

      Green Jewel 50K (Ohio) - March 3

      Fools 50K Trail Run (Ohio) - April 1

      North Coast 24 (Cleveland) - May 4/5

      ...we'll see how things go from there.


        Hey Buckeye,

         

        For logistical reasons, I had to opt out of the 12 Hour Ultra this week and step down to the marathon. I may try the Stone Cat 50 in Ipswich, MA in the Fall. Here's my update for now.

         

        Runner    Race                                        Date            Type    Goal    Curr PR    #    Note

        jpdeaux    24 Hr Around the Lake        07/24/09      Mara    3:18    3:21        20    Early run @ 3:18, but what the hell, I've run every day for 2 months so I might as well take advantage.

         

        And I'm still on for Bay State in October.

         

        mta: A very satisfying result of 3:16, a PR by almost 6 minutes. 3rd AG, 12 OA.

         

        Matt.

        How do you spell orange?

          Could you please add this one to the list. I've decided to "race" this one after all:

           

          NeedaCleverName Chicago Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
          08/02/09 H 1:25:00 1:24:28

           

          Right now, I'm not planning to PR at this race (since you never know what August will be like in Chicago), but I'll see how I feel come next weekend.

           

          Meanwhile, I am officially in training mode for the Chicago Marathon, having starting the Pfitz 12/85+ program. Still hoping for sub 3:00, but I'll make a more firm decision about my goal after my half marathon in September.

          PRs: 5K--18:11 (June 2009), 8K--30:02 (March 2011), 10K--38:38 (April 2009), 10 Mile--1:01:59 (May 2011), HM--1:23:16 (March 2010), MAR--3:04:14 (April 2010)


          Finishing the GJCC Tri

            Race Date Type Goal Curr PR #
            Middle Half-Murfreesboro, TN 10/03/09 H 1:59:59 2:02:43 12
            Music City Half Marathon-Nashville, TN 10/18/09 H 1:58:59 2:02:43 13

             

              Rocket City-Huntsville, AL                         12/12/09 F        4:14:59 5:04:49   3

            fitness/weight goals for 2012…

            1) STAY INJURY FREE!!!
            2) Get to 210 lbs by the end of April...and stay there
            3) Break 1:55 in a half marathon (current PR 1:57:35)

            4) Complete Branson 70.3 (goal 6:30)
            5) 2,850 total miles for the year

                      Swim: 100 miles

                      Bike: 1,500 miles

                      Run: 1,250 miles


            Finishing the GJCC Tri

              Also, I think you should add a column between “Goal” and “Curr P/R” for the actual finishing times.  People can then post their actual finish time and you can update the “master list”.  Might be interesting to see people's goal vs actual times.

              fitness/weight goals for 2012…

              1) STAY INJURY FREE!!!
              2) Get to 210 lbs by the end of April...and stay there
              3) Break 1:55 in a half marathon (current PR 1:57:35)

              4) Complete Branson 70.3 (goal 6:30)
              5) 2,850 total miles for the year

                        Swim: 100 miles

                        Bike: 1,500 miles

                        Run: 1,250 miles

                Also, I think you should add a column between “Goal” and “Curr P/R” for the actual finishing times.  People can then post their actual finish time and you can update the “master list”.  Might be interesting to see people's goal vs actual times.

                 

                 

                I would love that, but due to large response, getting the amount of data is getting hard.  Server would not allow an extra column (tried as you suggested), If the table is too complex/large it will not save the post.  For time being I am updating Actuals in the Notes column.

                 

                As it is, I had to dump the summary table, with the last few additional rows of runners this week was tipping Server back to the "Unable to Save Post" response.

                "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it Great!

                   

                  mta: A very satisfying result of 3:16, a PR by almost 6 minutes. 3rd AG, 12 OA.

                   

                  Matt.

                   Congrats on the great race .. especially after the late change of focus .... Good Job

                  "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it Great!

                    Week 3 was a good week with a couple good races in the bag.   I have updated some times based on what I have seen on other posts and/or spying on logs. 

                     

                    If anyone chooses not to have their times posted please just shoot me a note..... We are all in this together so no matter the outcome, the fact that you toed the line makes it a successful run.

                     

                    Good Job last week runners!

                     

                     

                    NeedaCleverName (That is Begging a RA "Name that NeedaClevername" Contest ... hmmmm.) is the sole runner up this week..... Good Luck.

                     

                    Runner Race Date Type Goal Curr PR Note / Actual
                    This Week
                    NeedaCleverName Chicago R&R Half 08/02/09 H 1:25:00 1:24:28 Training Run
                    Last Week
                    jpdeaux 24 Hr Around the Lake 07/24/09 F 3:18:00 3:21:00 3:16:00
                    CarmelRunner Runner's Forum 42k relay 07/25/09 F 3:59:59 3:28:00 Cancelled
                    Ennay Lackamas Lake 07/26/09 H 1:50:00 1:46:01
                    AnneCA San Fransisco 07/26/09 F Enjoy It N/A 4:21:20
                    Runner67 San Fransisco 07/26/09 F 4:20:00 4:50:00 4:28:00
                    Runners Bliss Whitby HM 07/26/09 H 1:29:59 Coming off Injury

                    "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it Great!

                      A "NeedACleverName" contest?? I could imagine a few good ones...LOL!

                       

                      Still reconsidering if I want to make this a training run or if I want to try for a new PR, though I think it might be tough. I'll see what the weather forecast looks like as we get closer to Sunday.

                       

                      PRs: 5K--18:11 (June 2009), 8K--30:02 (March 2011), 10K--38:38 (April 2009), 10 Mile--1:01:59 (May 2011), HM--1:23:16 (March 2010), MAR--3:04:14 (April 2010)

                        NYC Marathon- Nov 1


                        1st Marathon


                        Goal 3:28:00


                        Trying to train through a hip injury

                        Veronica and I trying this new fad called uh, jogging. I believe it's jogging or yogging. it might be a soft j. I'm not sure but apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It's supposed to be wild.


                        Hamster

                          I've been MIA, even on running. My darn ankle injury has just friggin snowballed, and my docs have me on a new medication for an unrelated problem that has totally gotten my routines screwed up (and makes my heart race, so I can't do much more than a minimal effort).

                           

                          Take me off the list. I'm likely deferring MCM until 2010 and DNSing steamtown. Better safe than sorry, so I'll just focus on getting back into things slowly, aiming an hour a day starting tomorrow and rebuilding so I can do a fall 'thon next year.

                          Chris

                          2010 Goals
                          Run Consistently
                          Vegas Marathon and MCM
                          Do the Breast Cancer 3-day
                          Help Support My 3-Day. 60 miles to end breast cancer...and I'm trying to raise $3k for the cause!
                            Runner Race Date Type Goal Curr PR # Note
                            pozmoore Brooksie Way 10/4/09 Half 1:50:00 1:47:50 3rd  training run?
                            pozmoore
                            Detroit Free Press 10/18/09 Full 4:15:00 N/A 1st!  

                            Susan


                            Richmond

                              My fall races to date:


                              theyapper66   SunTrust Richmond   11/14/09  Full   4:45:00   N/A           1st   In honor of my brother


                              theyapper66   Thunder Road             12/12/09  Half   1:55:00   2:03:29   2nd    May do the full - we'll see


                              jessicaspring


                                Runner              Race                                                                   Date         Type   Goal           Curr PR          Note/Actual

                                 

                                jessicaspring    ScotiaBank Toronto Waterfront Marathon   09/27/09   Full   3:30-3:40   First-timer       We shall see