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re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted on 12/30/20 at 5:46 am to TigeRoots
Posted on 12/30/20 at 5:46 am to TigeRoots
I’ve decided that my next and possibly last marathon is whenever my New York make up race kicks in (21,22 or 23).
In the meantime I think I’ll focus on quality over quantity. I did a lot of miles this year and set a few PRs but since only 2 of them came in a race and I’m always in no man’s land, hitting the track seems like the more pleasant option. No distractions, just me and the clock.
I think keeping it around 33-3500 would enable a few more Q sessions and improve my overall mid-long distances. Talking 5-15k.
I think I’m capable of sub 16 @ 40 (my 5k PR this year came off a track workout that was 2 tempo 5ks 17:50s then a 16:20). I’m still figuring out what my strengths are as a runner. Durability and a high pain threshold had me thinking I was more a distance monster where I now realize I might be more balanced.
Last but not least, I’m not going to go out of my way to have a miserable run or race. Of the in person races I’ve done or attempted this year, all were 15 or more degrees above average temps. frick that. Paying to be miserable because the weather hardly cooperates (especially in the south) is worse than paying to sit my arse on the couch.
Goals 2021:
15:59 5K (PR @ 39 16:23)
25: something 8K (PR @ 39 27:00)
32:something 10K (PR @ 39 33:something)
In the meantime I think I’ll focus on quality over quantity. I did a lot of miles this year and set a few PRs but since only 2 of them came in a race and I’m always in no man’s land, hitting the track seems like the more pleasant option. No distractions, just me and the clock.
I think keeping it around 33-3500 would enable a few more Q sessions and improve my overall mid-long distances. Talking 5-15k.
I think I’m capable of sub 16 @ 40 (my 5k PR this year came off a track workout that was 2 tempo 5ks 17:50s then a 16:20). I’m still figuring out what my strengths are as a runner. Durability and a high pain threshold had me thinking I was more a distance monster where I now realize I might be more balanced.
Last but not least, I’m not going to go out of my way to have a miserable run or race. Of the in person races I’ve done or attempted this year, all were 15 or more degrees above average temps. frick that. Paying to be miserable because the weather hardly cooperates (especially in the south) is worse than paying to sit my arse on the couch.
Goals 2021:
15:59 5K (PR @ 39 16:23)
25: something 8K (PR @ 39 27:00)
32:something 10K (PR @ 39 33:something)
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Posted on 12/30/20 at 10:13 am to BurtReynoldsMustache
Do any of you use running caps? I'm looking for something I can use year round. I want something comfortable for summer use that won't flop around, is breathable, and wicks away moisture. I also want to be able to use it in rain or snow under a hood. The purpose here wouldn't be for warmth or water proofing. Rather, it would simple be to help keep rain or snow out of my eyes and help keep my hood from lifting up and blowing back. I can wear my beanie beneath it for warm in cold weather.
Posted on 1/1/21 at 8:23 am to BurtReynoldsMustache
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Last but not least, I’m not going to go out of my way to have a miserable run or race. Of the in person races I’ve done or attempted this year, all were 15 or more degrees above average temps. frick that. Paying to be miserable because the weather hardly cooperates (especially in the south) is worse than paying to sit my arse on the couch.
Yeah, I’ve completely sworn off local races because although I’m significantly slower than you, my running goal is to run faster, and it’s absolutely demoralizing to run for months then wake up to a random 80 degrees at 6 AM race day (high of 85 today for evidence of unpredictability).
I’ve also made a resolution to avoid training for anything longer than a 10k between the months of May and November. According to Strava, I spent 32 hours running in June, which I am never doing again while I live in Southwest Florida.
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