RunningAHEAD - Topic: I need a reality check (page 2)

MoBramExam

posted: 8/28/2013 at 3:47 PM

1) He skipped a long run and did cross fit.

2) You got "dumped on" for not doing a MP interval at a pace that is 0:15 seconds slower than your recent 5K PR and faster than your recent 10K PR.

Think HE is the one that needs a reality check.

Jaybar

posted: 8/28/2013 at 4:23 PM

Hey Thanks everybody. I love RA and not just because the replies support my methods.

xhristopher

posted: 8/28/2013 at 4:46 PM

An interval :15 over 5K PR pace isn't MP. Sounds more likely on the fast side of tempo.

I'd sooner dump a MP workout than a long run. I think speed in the marathon is useless without the endurance to back it up.

BeeRunB

posted: 8/28/2013 at 4:52 PM

Quote from Jaybar on 8/28/2013 at 4:23 PM:

Hey Thanks everybody. I love RA and not just because the replies support my methods.

We love you, too. Although, we must be honest and say that it's partially because your methods validate our replies.

Take the love where you can find it, for whatever reasons.

Cool

mstüartm

posted: 8/28/2013 at 5:07 PM

Quote from Mendeldave on 8/28/2013 at 2:36 PM:

I don't believe in junk miles. All miles are good, provided you're getting at least some degree of recovery. In fact, I don't even think I know what a quality mile vs a poor-quality mile is. Just run.

A "poor quality" mile is the one you didn't run because you couldn't get your lazy ass out of bed in the morning. Big grin

Hipfan

Proud Calgarian

posted: 8/28/2013 at 5:20 PM

Yeah, I don't think you're doing too many miles, but you definitely shouldn't be so fatigued that you can't hit your paces when it comes to a quality day. BTW what is your goal for the marathon? You say that you and "old guy" should be running similar times, but we're all unique individuals - maybe his interval pace isn't your interval pace?

2015 Goals and PRs:

5k - 17:59 (18:05); 10k - 35:59 (36:42); HM - 1:19:19 (1:19:59); FM - 2:49:59 (3:05:46)

spaniel

Feeling the growl again

posted: 8/28/2013 at 5:23 PM

Quote from mstüartm on 8/28/2013 at 5:07 PM:

A "poor quality" mile is the one you didn't run because you couldn't get your lazy ass out of bed in the morning.

I run a ton of poor quality miles then.... Black eye

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

I am spaniel - Crusher of Treadmills

LedLincoln

not bad for mile 25

posted: 8/28/2013 at 5:32 PM

Quote from abe_mend on 8/28/2013 at 2:30 PM:

I'm going to assume you're planning on running more marathons after this one, so I think you need recognize that the high mileage isn't just going to help you for this one, but for all the other marathons < and shorter races as well > down the line.

BoilerTom90

posted: 8/28/2013 at 6:12 PM

Quote from spaniel on 8/28/2013 at 5:23 PM:

I run a ton of poor quality miles then....

You???

Jaybar

posted: 8/28/2013 at 9:25 PM

To clarify, I used the term "old guy" facetiously. I am an old guy too. He (Pete) is my friend. My marathon goal is 3:20. His is about the same except that his BQ is 3:30 mine is 3:25.

again, thanks for the responses. A ton of knowledge and experience on here.

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