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Race Progression (Read 66 times)

Birdwell


    I had an interesting conversation with a friend that got me thinking. We were talking about running, and he asked me about my upcoming race. He seemed shocked that I've not run an "official" marathon yet. I didn't think it was that weird  but I thought I'd throw the questions out there. Where did you start (distance wise) and where did you go? Trail or road, doesn't matter.

    for me it was

     

    5K

    Quarter Marathon (that's what they called it, it was closer to 7 miles)

    1/2 Marathon

    10K

    55K

    my next race is a 50 miler in June. 

     

    For the record, I do want to run a marathon, however, I only want to run it when I feel I could do it fast (for me at least which is under 3:25). 

    FTYC


    Faster Than Your Couch!

      In my adult years, it was

       

      1/2 marathon

      30k

      50k

      50M

      and toeing the 100M in October.

       

      I've never done a full marathon, and I'm not planning on running one in the near future.

       

      There were a few small "races" (mainly FA runs) in between the distances mentioned above, but I don't consider those significant.

      Run for fun.

      Daydreamer1


        25k

        30k

        11 mile (Hiked this with DW)

        1/2 Marathon

        Marathon

        1/2 Marathon

         

        All these were trails.

         

        This year I'm planning on my first 50k in two weeks, although this may be in jeopardy due to a ankle sprain I suffered in the last 1/2 marathon. If I can't start, then my first Ultra will be a 100k that I'm signed up for this October. While it would be nice to have a shorter Ultra under my belt before the 100k, I'm not too concerned about the jump because I'll just put in a few 50k training runs.


        Occasional Runner

          Your friend is clearly an expert. I imagine he has a subscription to Runner's World?

           

          5k

          1/2 marathon

          50k

          50m

          100m

          bubba hotep


            Not counting high school,

             

            50k

            Marathon

            50 mile

             

            The 1st 50k was two weeks before my only marathon, not a recommended strategy...

            And then there was blog

            NorthernHarrier


              Your friend is clearly an expert. I imagine he has a subscription to Runner's World?

               

              5k

              1/2 marathon

              50k

              50m

              100m

               

              Big grin  I was thinking the same thing.

               

               

              10k

              5k

              Marathon

              all the different road distances 2mi-- 25k

              trail races

              triathlons

              ultras

              And now just back to trail marathons and 25k's

               

               

              IMHO--Trail marathons are great. No need to get real anal about your training and you can bluff your way thru on a bad day.

              XtremeTaper


                Half marathon.

                Marathon.

                5k. (oh boy did that hurt)

                More half marathons, more full marathons, more 5-10k's, 15k-25k trail races.

                50k

                50Mile

                70.5 mile

                100Mile

                 

                I will admit to a life as a road runner for 4-5 years, though I never wore arm panties.

                 

                My early running/racing years was focused on the BQ, marathon/half marathon PR's, and running trail races in the "off season".

                In dog beers, I've only had one.


                Occasional Runner

                   

                  I will admit to a life as a road runner for 4-5 years, though I never wore arm panties.

                   

                   

                  I like my arm panties.

                  XtremeTaper


                    Lace: Well, Mandy might claim that I have sported arm panties before but I swear those photos are doctored.

                     

                    Do you ever roll down the arm panties or use them as emergency tp supply? I could see them coming in handy for that.

                    In dog beers, I've only had one.

                    TrailProf


                    Le professeur de trail

                      Hmmm...lets see.

                       

                      Road running days

                      5k

                      HM

                      Marathon

                      Repeat x2 years

                       

                      Trail

                      10 miler

                      25k (x2)

                      30k

                      50k

                      50 miler

                       

                      If I would have discovered trail races prior to my HM and marathons (2008 - 2010), I think I would have skipped the marathon.  Not too many of that distance primarily on trail.

                      My favorite day of the week is RUNday

                       

                       


                      Occasional Runner

                        Lace: Well, Mandy might claim that I have sported arm panties before but I swear those photos are doctored.

                         

                        Do you ever roll down the arm panties or use them as emergency tp supply? I could see them coming in handy for that.

                         

                        I remember that picture quite well and it looked legit.

                         

                        I've never used them for that purpose. But if you look at my race pictures, I almost always have a pair of gloves on, even in the summer. In the winter, I wear two pairs. There's a very logical reason for that and I have had to ditch the occasional glove during times of distress.

                        mtwarden


                        running under the BigSky

                          I probably screwed up and should have had a subscription Smile

                           

                          my progression from my grand total of two races:

                           

                          20 mile trail (trail is probably being a little generous, ridge line would be more accurate)

                          20 mile trail

                           

                           

                          2023 goal 2023 miles  √

                          2022 goal- 2022 miles √

                          2021 goal- 2021 miles √

                           


                          Uh oh... now what?

                            50 yard dash

                            skip a few years

                            10k

                            12k

                            15k

                            several halfs

                            14.3 or 13.4 miles (trail)

                            unofficial marathon (just to find out)

                            marathon

                            16.4 miles trails (the beginning of the end)

                            50k pavement inna park

                            six-hour trail

                            50-mile road

                            50-mile trail

                            8-hour track

                            100k road, forestry roads, mountain thingies

                            skip a bunch of years

                            100 miles (pavement, dirt road, trails)

                            jamezilla


                            flashlight and sidewalk

                              In order of appearance

                               

                              5k

                              1/2 marathon

                              10k

                              50k (signed up...not yet completed)

                               

                              I haven't done a marathon either.  I would like to do a road marathon and qualify for Boston at some point in my career.  For me, this puts a lot of pressure on me to be super prepared and super trained which makes it less appealing.  I'll get there eventually, but no rush.

                               

                              **Ask me about streaking**

                               

                                5K

                                St. Patty's Day Dash (just over 5K)

                                8K

                                half marathon

                                10K

                                sprint tri

                                marathon - road

                                marathon - easy trail

                                50K - gentle trail

                                50K - tough trail

                                50-mile - gentle trail

                                25K - tough trail

                                50-mile - tough trail

                                100-mile - gentle trail

                                100K - tough trail

                                 

                                Next up: 100-mile - gnarly trail Surprised

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