2018 3:20 (and beyond) (Read 582 times)

 

 

SMax ~ "62 mile training run" 

Hahahaha.  This.  (and congrats, Smax)

Extremely cool about the "runner of the year" RLK!

Brew - are you really asking about 10K training advice with 6 days to go?

Rune - I am shaking my head at that course.

SC - congrats on the mileage PR. And I would have gotten lost also.

Hi! to all others!

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My last week was 56 miles running and 16 "miles" pool-running, plus other stuff.

M: upper body weights/core and 7 "miles" pool-running.
T: 10 miles, including 8 hill strides of about 60-70 seconds each with 2:30 recovery.  Also injury prevention work and recovery swimming.
W::8 miles very easy to yoga (9:17), yoga, then 4 miles very easy (9:17) plus drills and strides.
Th: upper body weights/core and 9 "miles" pool-running.
F: 10 miles, including a track workout of 3200, 1600 in 12:55 (6:32/6:23) and 6:19.  Also injury prevention work and recovery swimming.
Sa: 10 miles very easy (9:07) plus drills, strides, upper weights/core and DIY yoga.

Su 14 mile including 2x4 miles at MP-ish (targeting 7 flat pace) with 1 mile recovery.  Split 27:52 and 27:55, so 6:58 and 6:59 pace.

If you're wondering about Sunday's workout, it's because I'm debating whether to take a shot at Grandma's marathon in mid-June (I'm currently entered in the half).  It's admittedly not the greatest idea (and I've done this before, so I know).  But I think it will be easier to run a good marathon in mid-June than to try to switch gears to half-marathon fitness.  Plus, a friend who had to drop from Boston is running Grandmas - if I swap, it gives him a training partner, which he would very much appreciate.  And I have slightly more time than I did between Chicago and CIM in 2016.

Sunday's long run was a test - if it went awesome, I'd go with the full.  If I struggled, I'd stay with the half.  It ended up somewhere in the middle - I didn't strain and could have done more, but it wasn't quite as easy as I had expected (I was doing 2x5 at 6:45 during Botulism training, so I expected 7:00 pace to be nearly effortless).

So, I dunno.  There's all sorts of reasonable explanations for why it felt a bit hard.  I am ramping up mileage right now and did my first track workout back two days before.  It was also more humid than it has been, and I'm not acclimated.  And...as training buddy noted, 2x4 at marathon pace is still a workout and not supposed to be "easy."  (and...I ran a marathon 3 weeks ago)  So perhaps my expectations were unrealistic.

I'll discuss with my coach tomorrow, and make the go/no go decision.

... I'm debating whether to take a shot at Grandma's marathon in mid-June. ...

Who'da thunk, Galen Rupp being an inspiration!

Rlk - totally true about taking 2 days off from running and not knowing when to shower.  And funny about your dad. At least he's paying attention, lol.

DW - I'd totally give it a shot.

McB - vacuum cleaners and gym memberships.  See also: a scale.

Smax - 62 mile training runs seem insane. And something I could only do if I decide to get divorced, lol.

Hi to everyone else

28 miles last week, so I haven't taken a huge break yet.  My coworkers are doing a 5K in 2 weeks and it's about a half mile from my house (even the new one) so I have no excuse not to run it. I think I'm in 5K PR shape bc my current PR is 22:10 and I can still run 1-2 miles at a 7:ish pace so we'll see how that goes. Definitely time to break that PR. This week is another crazy one because DH is out of town Tues-Thur (Spokane)  and then I'm out of town Thurs-Sun (FL) so not sure where I'm going to run but I'll see what I can do. It's borderline too hot to run at lunch which is a bummer since that was a great option earlier this year.

Katia - scale remark reminded me of our church pastor giving one to his wife for something and she posted it on Facebook! He just thought it was a good bargain. He also returned it.

 Oh and be careful on that "extra 5 minutes" because most people who "qualify" (get in to the race" run 3 minutes faster than "BQ" time. It IS...THE....reason for 3:07.

I think y'all know as well as I do, but just to be sure, if you don't want to be sweating the cutoff come registration time in September, get that BQ -4:00 or even better, -5:00. One would think that 3 minutes is safe, but it was more than that for 2018.

As a reminder...

2014    -1:38
2015    -1:02
2016    -2:28
2017    -2:09
2018    -3:23

DW: Would switching to the full at Grandma's affect any of your racing later this year (CIM, etc.)? I see the draw towards the full as you seem to be in great marathon shape at the moment.

RLK: The shower comment made me laugh. There have been times off running when I go to take a shower and think, "when was the last time I was in here?" That's probably a bad thing.

Katia: I too am having to abandon my lunch runs due to heat. It's a bummer because now I have to wake up earlier. Good luck on the upcoming 5k.

Brew: I think 10k is a tough distance as well. In the 5k I can just go and try to be pretty uncomfortable the whole time. HM and beyond is a whole different feel, but 10k is a "good' combination of balancing effort and endurance. I find it's a hard PR to maximize. Honestly, I'd rather run a HM. That's probably my favorite distance to race at the moment. Our youngest daughter is almost ready for stroller runs!! From the pics you've posted she is not quite as stout as NeRP.

Max: nice work on Miwok! That looks like a cool race. What's next for you?

30 easy miles for me last week!! Actually kind of excited about it even though it was my slowest week of running in about 2 years. I did a lot of mid day running in the heat due to family schedule and procrastination. Also did an 8 mile trail run, which reminded my legs how weak they are, but it was enjoyable. The best thing about my mileage increasing is the subsequent increase in caloric intake! Also, a cold beer is just better after a hot run. If this week goes well with training, I'll start working on a summer/fall racing schedule.

Dad: thanks for crushing my dreams a little more. I’ll make it this year.

DW: I kind of just remembered I had this race this weekend. I had planned it to be a race to use for marathon training but I haven’t actually done anything more than the 5k training and a few intervals. This should make for an interesting race.

Ace: good deal on DD3 being big enough for the stroller. Fatty McFatpants has been on a few walks. I haven’t taken him for a run though. Part of me thinks I should wait until he can sit up unsupported.