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
73
Several rainbows in one run – that is awesome!
DennisLey
58.6
RunDisney Dopey Challenge!
Hermosaboy
47.1
Good luck tomorrow on your 1-mile race!
Mike E
46
Mississippi Blues Marathon!
SubDood
44.8
Disney World Marathon!
Holly S
40.1
Just made it
Here is my tentative plan.
Day
Plan
Actual
Monday
0 miles
Weights and core
Tuesday
4-6 miles
5.3 miles
Easy pace
Wednesday
4.1 miles
Intervals on TM
Thursday
4.4 miles
Friday
17 miles
Long run
Saturday
14-16 miles
5 miles
Recovery pace
Sunday
5-7 miles
7 miles
Total
42.8 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."
Thanks Holly!!!
DAY
4
5.25
4 Mile Shake-out
Including age graded PR in the mile
7
Easy
5k and 10k "Races" in International Falls
And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx
Rob
MM #7877
Thank you Holly...
No plan, just a regular ole week
40 miles exactly. Recovery week, but I wanted to nail 40.
SUB - The marathon kicked my tail also.By mile 3, my socks were soaked with sweat. I was worried about sever blisters. Once the race was over though, it turned out beautiful. We then spent day at Hollywood studios/.
Philippians 4:13.
Thanks, Holly!
Great job on the Disney Dopey, Dennis! The marathon by itself just about killed me (heat and humidity training don't happen in Minnesota this time of year). Finishing was my major concern, and I felt lucky to make it before cramps in my quads would've stopped me in my tracks. I could not have done the 3 prior events AND finished the marathon on Sunday. Kudos to you!
Congrats on Mississippi, Mike! You are amazing!
Congrats on a blazing fast mile, Rob! And good luck in Int'l Falls!
4.3 miles
Rest
TM
MM #5615
Wow, Sub, you're right back at it. Where's the next one?
I wish I was heading up north, HermosaBoy. Good luck!
Yeah, if I did things right, Disney was just a LONG training run as part of a build-up to a late spring race, possibly the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon in early May. I am also signed up for Grandma's, so I'm hoping that I do well in one of those races.
What's next up for you, Mike? I suppose a Minnesota marathon is out of the question, at least until you finish your 50-state quest, is that about right?
Should be interesting -- forecasted temperatures are a bit less than optimal for racing...
Red is Air Temp, Purple is "Feels Like" Temp.
Walk-Jogger
I ran 40 miles this week, for the first time in nearly 2 years. Also ran a 12.5 k race today, and it was my first race since last May. Pretty happy with both accomplishments.
Retired & Loving It
Cecil - nicely done, and welcome!
Mon 11 mi (1:26) treadmill, plus 20min stair stepper
Tue 10 mi (1:20) treadmill
Wed 8 mi (0:57) treadmill
Thu 7 mi (0:57) treadmill
Fri 8 mi (1:00) treadmill
Sat 12.1 mi (1:43) Great Kills Park
Sun 11.4 mi (1:34) CSI track
Total: 67 mi (8 hrs 56 min)