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40/40 Thread for Week Ending 12/10/17 (Read 16 times)


Marathon Maniac #957

    For those of you who are new, this is the 40/40 thread, for people who are over 40 years old who run 40 miles/week or more. We give Free Passes to those who come really close or try really hard...

     

    Here’s what I have for last week’s tally.

     

    Who

    Miles

    Commentary

    Alexander R

    71.3

    Nice week!

    HermosaBoy

    65.2

    Awesome time at CIM!!

    SubDood

    56.7

    Speedy out and back

    Holly S

    41.5

    Creeping up on Pace Bunny

    Pfriese

    40.2

    Keeping the base strong

    Runner KSA

    37

    Close enough

     

     

     

    Here is my tentative plan.

     

    Day

    Plan

    Actual

    Commentary

    Monday

    0-3 miles

     3 miles

    Easy pace, plus weights and core

    Tuesday

    4-6 miles

     4.3 miles

    Easy pace

    Wednesday

    4-5 miles

     7 miles

    Easy pace

    Thursday

    4-5 miles

     7 miles

    Easy pace

    Friday

    0 miles

     0 miles

    Weights and core

    Saturday

    5-7 miles

     6 miles

    Easy pace

    Sunday

    15-17 miles

     15 miles

    Long Run

    Total

     

     42.3 miles

     

    Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

    SubDood


      Thanks, Holly! Here's this week's plan:

       

      DAY

      PLAN ACTUAL COMMENTS
      Monday  5  5.0   Jog
      Tuesday  9.5

       9.5

        Aerobic, plus 9X Strides

      Wednesday

       7

       --   Fartlek (Hill / Intervals) -- Vacation, hung out at beach ... Hermosa Beach!
      Thursday  10.5  --

        Aerobic Disneyland!

      Friday

       XT

       [--]   Cross-train: Disneyland!
      Saturday  10  10.5

        Out-n-Back (8 @ 7:30 pace) Easy running in Long Beach

      Sunday  16  8.7   Long Run Easy running in Redondo Beach
      TOTAL  58.0 mi   33.7 mi
       Vacation (need a free pass).

       

      Last minute Vacation.

      HermosaBoy


        Thanks Holly!!!

         

        I think I am going to need a pass this week.  

         

        DAY

        PLAN ACTUAL COMMENTS
        Monday 2 2 Shuffle of Shame
        Tuesday Walk 1.7 

        30 Minute Walk

        Wednesday Walk 1.8 

        30 Minute Walk 

        Thursday Walk 1.81  30 Minute Walk
        Friday Walk 1.82  30 Minute Walk
        Saturday Walk 2.6 40 Minute Walk
        Sunday Walk 2.66  40 Minute Walk
        TOTAL 2 2  

        And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

         

        Rob

        Alexander R


          HermosaBoy, amazing run at CIM! Very inspirational, 2:42! Congratulations on 3rd in the age group

          Alexander R


            Thank you, Holly!

             

            Mon 0

            Tue 12mi (1:38) treadmill

            Wed 11mi (1:32) treadmill

            Thu 10mi (1:27) central park

            Fri 8mi (1:24) 6am run, dark and cold

            Sat 13.7mi (2:46) snow storm! snow covered trails

            Sun 12mi (1:42) treadmill

             

            Total: 66.7 miles

            HermosaBoy


              HermosaBoy, amazing run at CIM! Very inspirational, 2:42! Congratulations on 3rd in the age group

               

              Thank you!!!

              And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

               

              Rob