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

AceHarris


    It’ll be a fun race report to write, but here’s a brief synopsis.

     

    Perfect day: high 30s low 40s, mostly sunny, minimal wind

    went out in just under 1:30, came back a little over 1:27. Couldn’t be happier. My body hurts right now!

     

    Thanks for the tracking and encouragements!!

    Road Mile: 5:19 (2017), 5k: 17:09 (2021), 10k: 35:54 (2021), HM: 1:21:55 (2020), M: 2:53:18 (2021)

    ilanarama


    Pace Prophet

      Congratulations, Ace!  That's breaking 3 in style.

        Nice ACE!!!!


        Strict WTF adherent

          Ace - fantastic.  congrats.

           

          Has anyone seen this virtual NYC marathon nonsense? Pay to run 26.2 on your own for a guaranteed opportunity to pay again to pay for the real thing in 2019. But God forbid anyone from the area get in through the (paid?) lottery.

           

          Going to jog this ill advised half. Didn't completely make up my mind on that until I got up this morning. You told me so.

          mattw4jc


            Aced it big time! Huge PR and solid sub-3! Congrats!

            berylrunner


            Rick

              Congrats to Ace.  Very impressive!

               

              I had a good day as well.  Thanks to all advising to go for it.  Perfect conditions and came in around 1:28.  Timing was messed up so I don't have an official time or placement yet, but I did receive the special gift given to the top 50 (a blanket).  Try for a brief report.

               

              Snow Canyon Half Marathon.  Location, Southern Utah.  Downhill course running through the state park and then a suburb of St. George.  Listed as one of the most beautiful half marathons in the country.  Usually about 2000 runners for the half and 5k.  Goal for the race was to PR sub 1:38.

               

              Pre-race - some concern coming off of a big weekend before (70 miles hiking and jogging in 2 days) and travel time.  Sluggish the first part of the week.  Kept the mileage short and then did some strides at the end of the week.  Started feeling better.  Hay harvest left me with a sore back and diesel exhaust and hay dirt in my lungs.  Nothing better than a run to flush that out.  Some injury concern with a sore foot (stone bruise for months) and tight hamstrings.  A little paranoid after reading some of the injuries in the 3:20 group.  A good training month with a mileage PR (300+) but no speed work.

               

              Grabbed a coffee, a couple of mini muffins, and an apple at the continental breakfast.  I brought a baggie of bacon from home.  Ate some bacon pre bus ride, the apple on the bus, and bacon post bus ride.  Still felt hungry so I had a gel pre race.  Risky as I have not had a gel in months but I am known to have an iron gut.

               

              I was on one of the earlier buses and didn't want to stand around in the cold.  About 40 with a wind.  The staging area was at a trail head so I headed up the trail for a warm up.  One mile up with rocky terrain about 300 gain.  Watched the sky lighten and the race crowd below.  Was really neat.  Headed back down and chatted with a few familiar faces.  Lined up about 10 rows back and the race started.  Ditched the sweatshirt last minute at the donation bin.  Popped a lifesaver in my mouth (lasted 6 miles).

               

              Mile 1 - pace ?, guessing around 7mm.  A little slow out of the start and some weaving to get into position.  Started behind the 1:40 pacer.  Too slow and passed that group.  Looked at my watch and the GPS didn't start.  Started it at the first mile marker.  A tail wind made it hard to control the pace.

              Mile 2 - 6:52 - course flattened and I tried to slow knowing I was going to fast.  Figured about 100+ runners in front of me.  Breathing was good.  Surprised that those around me were already laboring.

              Mile 3 - 6:20 - hit the first steep downhill and opened it up and had beautiful view of Snow Canyon.  Kept pace with some young bucks with good knees.  Passing some others that were probably smarter than I.

              Mile 4 - 6:24 - course leveled again and made the turn into the state park.

              Mile 5 - 6:24 - steepest part of the course.  Started to feel some knee ache and was concerned.  Adjusted my stride to shorter steps.

              Mile 6 - 6:32 - caught the 1:30 pacer and thought it would be smart to stick around him.  He was only pacing 2 runners.

              Mile 7 - 6:36 - all is good and enjoying the beauty of the park.  Runners really spread out at this point.

              Mile 8 - 6:46 - course flattening out.  Exiting the park.  Dropped the 1:30 pacer.  Got passed for the last time.

              Mile 9 - 6:46 - course is now on a rough bike path but any variety is welcomed.  Passed the runner that passed me and now I am started to pass a lot of runners.

              Mile 10 - 6:52 - start feeling left ankle pain, right foot, stone bruise is hurting and a hot spot forming on the heel.

              Mile 11 - 7:14 - lots of ups and downs where the path intersects subdivision entrances.  Slow a little because of a slight side stitch.  The whole crowd is slowing and I pass several more runners.  Thought about a drink but bypass the aid station because of the side stitch.

              Mile 12 - 7:02 - some short hills.  Keep a good pace and pass more runners.

              Mile 13 - 7:04 - just hanging on, breathing hard now.  Try for a finishing kick but don't have one.

              Finish - Wave to my brother.  Cross the line with the clock showing 1:28 something.  Possible a sub 1:28 with a chip time.  Gave it all I had.  Wouldn't have changed a thing.  A good hard effort and really surprised myself.

               

              Gear - Shoes, NB 1500 fairly new, about 25 miles on them.  Socks, BOA split shorts.  Visor.  Jersey gloves dropped at the first aid station.

              Nutrition, hydration - One peppermint lifesaver.  No stops during the race.

              12-22   Last One Standing  - dnf 37 miles

              1-23  Sun Marathon - 3:53

              3-4-23  Red Mountain 55k - 7:02

              4-15-23  Zion 100 - 27:59

               

               

              darkwave


              Mother of Cats

                Nice job to both Ace and Beryl.  Ace - what an excellent performance, both in time and in execution.  Really really well done.  And Beryl  - good PR for you.  How do you remember all that detail each mile?

                 

                McBen - how did it go?

                 

                Watched NYC today.  Absolutely insane race by Keitany.  Must have been the shoes.

                 

                +++

                 

                My week: 57 miles running plus 33 "miles" pool-running.

                M: yoga and 8 "miles" pool-running.

                T: 4.5 very easy to the gym (9:40), upper body weights/core, and then 3.5 very easy home (8:33) plus drills+strides.  Later did another 2 very easy (8:42)

                W: 14 miles, including 8K tempo in 32:18 (6:40/6:29/6:27/6:24/6:18).  Also did a 3 400s in around 93-94 to help a friend with her workout.  Also injury prevention work and recovery swimming.
                Th: Yoga and 10 "miles" poolrunning; later another 4 "miles" pool-running.

                F: 12 miles very easy (9:04) also drills/strides and upper body strengthwork/core.
                Sa: 21 miles progressive, split as first 7 averaging 8:42, next 7 averaging 7:28, last 7 averaging 6:41 (majority of last 7 was downhill).  Also light injury prevention work and recovery swimming.
                Su: 11 "miles" pool-running.

                Everyone's gotta running blog; I'm the only one with a POOL-RUNNING blog.

                 

                And...if you want a running Instagram where all the pictures are of cats, I've got you covered.

                OMR


                  Beryl:  Congrats on the huge PR and sub-1:30!

                  Dwave:  I agree on remembering details.  I can't remember what happens in a 5K, let alone a HM or FM.

                   

                  My week...

                   

                  M:  4 @ 9:41

                  T:  6 @ 10:05 w/some treadhills

                  W:  4 @ 9:52

                  T:  9 @ 9:21

                  F:  6.5 @ 8:44

                  S:  8 @ 9:45

                  S:  12.5 @ 9:23 (longest run since January 5th)

                   

                  Total:  50.

                     

                    Watched NYC today.  Absolutely insane race by Keitany.  Must have been the shoes.

                     

                    LOL.   They should've knocked a minute off her official finishing time for doing it without spring blades.

                     

                    My week:

                    M: 10 easy

                    T: 6 with track intervals 2x1000,2x800,2x600 @6:00  (with 200 recoveries)

                    W: 9 easy

                    Th: 10 with tempo 5@7:12

                    F: URD

                    S: 7 easy

                    S: URD

                     

                    total=42

                    pepperjack


                    pie man

                      Funny every single other podium finisher wore pink.  I would definely question the strategy that let her basically walk the first half, although Vivian and Molly should have been more competitive in that style race, but Cheruiyot had the incredible London performance (5th fastest all-time) so maybe an off day wasn’t unexpected.  Molly I can’t figure, she should be significantly better than shalane.

                       

                      Also:

                       

                      Before today, only two men had ever broken 2:07 at the New York City Marathon.

                       

                      Today, Geoffrey Kamworor ran 2:06:26 and finished third.

                      11:11 3,000 (recent)

                      Arvind Balaraman


                        Awesome Berryl

                         

                        Congrats to Ace.  Very impressive!

                         

                        I had a good day as well.  Thanks to all advising to go for it.  Perfect conditions and came in around 1:28.  Timing was messed up so I don't have an official time or placement yet, but I did receive the special gift given to the top 50 (a blanket).  Try for a brief report.

                         

                        Snow Canyon Half Marathon.  Location, Southern Utah.  Downhill course running through the state park and then a suburb of St. George.  Listed as one of the most beautiful half marathons in the country.  Usually about 2000 runners for the half and 5k.  Goal for the race was to PR sub 1:38.

                         

                        Pre-race - some concern coming off of a big weekend before (70 miles hiking and jogging in 2 days) and travel time.  Sluggish the first part of the week.  Kept the mileage short and then did some strides at the end of the week.  Started feeling better.  Hay harvest left me with a sore back and diesel exhaust and hay dirt in my lungs.  Nothing better than a run to flush that out.  Some injury concern with a sore foot (stone bruise for months) and tight hamstrings.  A little paranoid after reading some of the injuries in the 3:20 group.  A good training month with a mileage PR (300+) but no speed work.

                         

                        Grabbed a coffee, a couple of mini muffins, and an apple at the continental breakfast.  I brought a baggie of bacon from home.  Ate some bacon pre bus ride, the apple on the bus, and bacon post bus ride.  Still felt hungry so I had a gel pre race.  Risky as I have not had a gel in months but I am known to have an iron gut.

                         

                        I was on one of the earlier buses and didn't want to stand around in the cold.  About 40 with a wind.  The staging area was at a trail head so I headed up the trail for a warm up.  One mile up with rocky terrain about 300 gain.  Watched the sky lighten and the race crowd below.  Was really neat.  Headed back down and chatted with a few familiar faces.  Lined up about 10 rows back and the race started.  Ditched the sweatshirt last minute at the donation bin.  Popped a lifesaver in my mouth (lasted 6 miles).

                         

                        Mile 1 - pace ?, guessing around 7mm.  A little slow out of the start and some weaving to get into position.  Started behind the 1:40 pacer.  Too slow and passed that group.  Looked at my watch and the GPS didn't start.  Started it at the first mile marker.  A tail wind made it hard to control the pace.

                        Mile 2 - 6:52 - course flattened and I tried to slow knowing I was going to fast.  Figured about 100+ runners in front of me.  Breathing was good.  Surprised that those around me were already laboring.

                        Mile 3 - 6:20 - hit the first steep downhill and opened it up and had beautiful view of Snow Canyon.  Kept pace with some young bucks with good knees.  Passing some others that were probably smarter than I.

                        Mile 4 - 6:24 - course leveled again and made the turn into the state park.

                        Mile 5 - 6:24 - steepest part of the course.  Started to feel some knee ache and was concerned.  Adjusted my stride to shorter steps.

                        Mile 6 - 6:32 - caught the 1:30 pacer and thought it would be smart to stick around him.  He was only pacing 2 runners.

                        Mile 7 - 6:36 - all is good and enjoying the beauty of the park.  Runners really spread out at this point.

                        Mile 8 - 6:46 - course flattening out.  Exiting the park.  Dropped the 1:30 pacer.  Got passed for the last time.

                        Mile 9 - 6:46 - course is now on a rough bike path but any variety is welcomed.  Passed the runner that passed me and now I am started to pass a lot of runners.

                        Mile 10 - 6:52 - start feeling left ankle pain, right foot, stone bruise is hurting and a hot spot forming on the heel.

                        Mile 11 - 7:14 - lots of ups and downs where the path intersects subdivision entrances.  Slow a little because of a slight side stitch.  The whole crowd is slowing and I pass several more runners.  Thought about a drink but bypass the aid station because of the side stitch.

                        Mile 12 - 7:02 - some short hills.  Keep a good pace and pass more runners.

                        Mile 13 - 7:04 - just hanging on, breathing hard now.  Try for a finishing kick but don't have one.

                        Finish - Wave to my brother.  Cross the line with the clock showing 1:28 something.  Possible a sub 1:28 with a chip time.  Gave it all I had.  Wouldn't have changed a thing.  A good hard effort and really surprised myself.

                         

                        Gear - Shoes, NB 1500 fairly new, about 25 miles on them.  Socks, BOA split shorts.  Visor.  Jersey gloves dropped at the first aid station.

                        Nutrition, hydration - One peppermint lifesaver.  No stops during the race.

                        CommanderKeen


                        Cobra Commander Keen

                          Beryl - Nice time on the half, and good RR.


                          Nice weeks to DWave, OMR, and Rovatti.


                          Didn't get to watch NY aside from following JMac, a local running buddy, and the woman who beat me in my last HM (ran 3:03:something). Wouldn't have missed DD1's first soccer tournament for anything!


                          First week of the taper is done for me. Bleh. Low volume (relatively), easier workouts (shorter duration, not lesser intensity), and cool temps are leaving my HR really low for the paces I'm running. If I were to go "by the numbers" it would look like my fitness is taking a nosedive. Life got in the way a bit and I missed ~10 miles compared to what I planned, but I'm not concerned about it. I'll likely have a pretty tough workout hitting all the paces on Thursday as a final big stimulus, but other than that it's just by the book.

                           

                          Weekly Summary
                          Monday, Oct 29, 2018 thru Sunday, Nov 04, 2018

                          <tfoot> </tfoot>
                          Day Miles Pace Description HR Link
                          Mon 13.3 7:23 Daniels 3E, 2T, 3T 142 (72%) strava
                          Tue 10.1 8:07 TJM Ep. #88 happenings - Was Sam's first thought "Aaron just needs to stop talking"? 136 (69%) strava
                          Wed 10.2 8:09 How many little packages of Dots, SweetTarts, or Smarties does this buy me? 138 (70%) strava
                          Thu 8.1 7:17 Daniels 3T 147 (75%) strava
                          Fri 5.1 7:14 One Repetition and one Interval. Decidedly not Daniels. 145 (74%) strava
                          Sat 13.3 7:45 10E, 2T, 1E 146 (74%) strava
                            60.1 7:41      

                          5k: 17:58 11/22 │ 10k: 37:55 9/21 │ HM: 1:23:22 4/22 │ M: 2:56:05 12/22

                           

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                          Running Problem


                          Problem Child

                            Great performances for everyone racing this weekend. Ace great job on sub 3. Beryl way to go with sub 1:30. I haven't even dipped below that mark yet.

                             

                            I'm currently looking for a marathon to run in April - June on the West Coast with the first weekend in May blocked out. Part of me leans towards Revel because it's downhill, family lives there and it's a day drive however I have ZERO experience running an all downhill marathon and the longest downhill run I can think of training on is only 8 miles. Oakland seems early (March 24) but I could drive there. DW wants to tackle the backyard this summer as well as (my words not hers) not deal with marathon training runs on the weekend when we could be doing anything else like camp/hike/travel/play.

                             

                            What kind of training am I looking at for a 24 mile downhill run?

                            Would March be enough time to bounce back from a 1:32:53 HM at Chicago and is that even fast enough to hit a 3:05? The training spreadsheet I have says 3:13. It's 20 weeks away.

                            I don't even know where there is a HM I could run to try and get an idea of "current" fitness but I'd say the first half of Chicago is an indicator. It was a PR after all.

                            Many of us aren't sure what the hell point you are trying to make and no matter how we guess, it always seems to be something else. Which usually means a person is doing it on purpose.

                            VDOT 53.37 

                            5k18:xx | Marathon 2:55:22

                            darkwave


                            Mother of Cats

                              Funny every single other podium finisher wore pink.  I would definely question the strategy that let her basically walk the first half, although Vivian and Molly should have been more competitive in that style race, but Cheruiyot had the incredible London performance (5th fastest all-time) so maybe an off day wasn’t unexpected.  Molly I can’t figure, she should be significantly better than shalane.

                               

                               

                              The thing with Keitany is - who is going to be the sacrificial lamb to go out the first half to try to burn her out.  If Keitany was having a good day (as she did yesterday) I think the only athlete who was realistically competitive with her was Cheruiyot - it would have been competitive suicide for any one else to try that stunt.

                               

                              Interesting links to the shoes worn by the podium finishers at all the WMM.

                              https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrMmbptU0AAreYx.jpg

                               

                              https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrMmckqVYAA2Kir.jpg

                               

                              Lotsa VFs out there of various types.  Two things that jump out are a) Kipchoge wore one type of VF for London, and then another for Berlin; b) there are Nike athletes besides Bernard Lagat who prefer to run in something other than the Vaporfly.

                               

                              Adios athletes seem divided between the Takumi Sen, the Adios, and the Sub-2.

                               

                              I'm not surprised at all that Shalane beat Molly - I think Molly is a rising superstar in the marathon, but Shalane has experience and training cycles focused on that distance that Molly does not.

                               

                              Brewing - a 1:32:53 HM is slower than you need to run to break 3:05 for the full, so no, it's not fast enough for 3:05.  However, you could go out in 1:32:53 for the first half of your marathon and break 3:05 Smile

                               

                              Also, while your first half of Chicago is a very good measure of your fitness during the first week of October, I'm guessing it's not that accurate as a measure of your current fitness as of this moment Tongue.  Unless you bounce back much faster than I do, which is possible.

                               

                              CK - low volume sounds good for taper Smile

                               

                              *waves hi to Rovatti and OMR*

                               

                              ***

                               

                              Upper body weights and core, DIY yoga, and 8 miles very easy (8:45).  Did some drills but no strides - it was one of those cold rainy mornings where I was chilled by the end, and I thought a hot shower would be more beneficial than strides.

                              Everyone's gotta running blog; I'm the only one with a POOL-RUNNING blog.

                               

                              And...if you want a running Instagram where all the pictures are of cats, I've got you covered.

                              darkwave


                              Mother of Cats

                                Btw, Brewing - you didn't ask me, but I think that it's totally legit to count your first half of Chicago as your PR for that distance.  It was chip timed and accurately measured.

                                Everyone's gotta running blog; I'm the only one with a POOL-RUNNING blog.

                                 

                                And...if you want a running Instagram where all the pictures are of cats, I've got you covered.