Competitive Jerks Racing and Training - 2023 (Read 574 times)

Mikkey - Yeah I think there's something in that but the key factor I'm finding is being better prepared than ever.  Next week is a good test because I've made it my main goal race of the year (after the marathons) and put a bit of pressure on to qualify for NY.  Hopefully I can avoid Covid on the plane (got my 7th booster today!  Or is it the 8th...).

 

 

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LOL we will see you in the Netflix show about the SF triathlon of shooting, panhandling and shoplifting. Welcome to the Hotel California!

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Random notes:

We had an amazing time watching the finals of the Diamond League the last 2 days.

The highlight must have been Gudaf Tsegay struggling by the 3rd km only to find an extra gear around the 4th km and eventually manage to break the 5k world record. Not only that, she did look like she was breaking a world record, she was gasping for air that last km and collapsed to the ground and laid there motionless for a while after crossing the finish line.

Also, we've now watched 3 episodes already from the first season of the "Team Ingebrigtsen" TV series.

It gives a ton of insight into all the preparation involved for elite athletes, and the pressure they're under.

It's super interesting seeing how much Filip struggles for being on the shadow of Henrik.

And how Henrik is hampered by injuries and can never live up to his potential.

All the way to a then 13 year old Jakob, saying his dream is to be faster than older brother Henrik, and he hopes to achieve that when he's 20 years old.

There are a ton of amusing moments. One of the most amusing though, is that it took us over 30 minutes of the first episode to realize the person on the screen is a younger Henrik, and not Jakob. Current Jakob is a near clone of younger Henrik.

There are more siblings on the family, they're 7 children. Older brother Christopher, and 3rd child Martin gave up sports quite early.

Ingrid seems to have quit athletics as of 2 years ago, I suppose the pressure to perform when your brothers are world class athletes was too much.

Last but not least, is it only me or are the pole vaulter Katie Moon and actress Alison Wright twins separated at birth?

Katie Moon:

Alison Wright

 

Dave - Great stuff, enjoyed the report.  That pitch black tunnel, do you wear a headlamp?  That would throw me a bit mid race. 

Steve - yes, and it is kind of disorienting. I’m not a fan. Even with a lamp, unless it’s a super-powerful one designed for a 24-hour trail race through the woods, the visibility is not great. It’s a rough surface, and the whole way I’m worried about tripping on a rock or stepping in a hole. Plus for those of us who do not run purely by feel, you can’t trust your watch. There are a few places along this trail where the various races can start/finish. The most common start (because there’s a big parking lot) is about a half mile before the tunnel, so many of the races head into the tunnel right away. I like that this one does a 5 mile out & back first, so you can get a feel for your pace before hitting the tunnel. The half I did starts after the tunnel so completely avoids it, which is one of the reasons I picked it. The downside is that the starting area is more remote. You need to park somewhere else, then take a bus, which drops you off at a spot where you have to hike a rough trail 1+ mile uphill to get to the start.

As a side note—the fact that there are a limited number of entry points makes it a challenge for aid station volunteers. They have a water stop every 2 miles, but for many of them, you need to hike/run/bike several miles to get there. They are always sending emails up until race day with desperate pleas for volunteers. And whoever signed up for mile 12 at this race didn’t make it there!

Dave - Killer PR, I'm so psyched for you. I've got the RR queued up for when work is slow today.

Andy - Off 30mpw I probably wouldn't run more than 13 or 14 if I felt really good, and if I threw in some HMe miles in there I probably wouldn't do more than 4 - maybe 5 if I was feeling frisky.

Merkle - Looking to break 2:50 next year? Awesome. Do you have any potential goal races in mind?
I guess I have some work to do to keep up with you.

Steve - I enjoyed the RR, thanks, and congratulations on the shiny PR.
Has your 5g reception improved with the 8th booster, or is it still as lackluster as mine?

Mark - Nice week.

Cal - We say "casual" because for all but a very small subset of the population a marathon distance run is a massive effort only done once or twice per year. Knocking one out in the course of a regular training week, despite fatigue, etc. afterwards, is pretty casual.

DWave - Nice week, and I really liked the pace/effort progression in that half.

 

I’ll be a fentanyl addict by the time I get the greyhound from San Fransisco up to Sacramento….so I’ll be making it easy for you. 

Having fairly recently been in SF, I got a good chuckle out of this.

Another one in the books, maybe 1.5-2 more big weeks to go. I did have just shy of 120 miles for a rolling week again thanks to having moved the previous week's LR to Sunday. I am loving our somewhat cooler temps in the mornings.

Weekly for period: From: 09/11/2023 To 09/17/2023

Totals: Time: 15:21:45 - 🦅Imperial: 105.63 mi - Metric: 169.95 km

 

 

 

Here's a question for the group. If you think downhill PRs don't count, but PRs running carbon-plate shoes do, what's the difference?

The new kid on the block is new and everyone grew up hating the kid everyone hates.

My PR is on a downhill course. I ran it in carbon fiber shoes. I was called a "legit marathoner" by one of the fastest guys in this social club. I count it as a PR. I don't understand the rules so I just go running.

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Flavio that series has been out for a while. I really enjoyed watching it. Henrik just ran a sub 7.35 3k so I guess he's not finished yet ! A very organized hard working family for sure.

I haven't seen that 5k sounds incredible. The mile was amazing. Sam Tanner lives near me and he came 11th in 3.49 ! Jakob and Yared were in another league.

Dave nice job on the marathon. I got my first carbon plated shoes about 2 years after the initial Vaporfly 4%. One of my running mates was real salty about it and said it was cheating. I was uncomfortable about them at first but now accept they are the norm.

I think with downhill course it depends how much it aids. Boston seems to have plenty of challenges. Most people who set prs there count them.

Its like running a point to point course with a tailwind, of course it's going to help.

Also what is the definition of hobby jogger 

I feel it's a runner who doesn't run for times or to get faster but just for fitness.

 

 

 Here's a question for the group. If you think downhill PRs don't count, but PRs running carbon-plate shoes do, what's the difference?

 

I’ve always called them cheater shoes simply because they’re so ridiculously fast and I acknowledge that my “PR” would’ve been around 3min slower in non cheater shoes. At least my second fasted marathon was only 37 seconds slower in Nike Lunaracers.    I feel sorry for the older runners like wcrunner/longboat who never got to race in them when they were at their peak!

I’m out of the loop with the latest cheater shoes and googled to see that there is now a Nike Next 3%. Anyone raced in them and is there much difference between the 2%?

Mikkey those Lunaracers felt so fast. I remember getting my first pair and couldn't believe how light they were.

Apparently adidas have just released a 4oz racer that costs 400 pounds uk and is only good for a warmup and marathon