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re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted on 7/29/18 at 1:23 pm to Salmon
Posted on 7/29/18 at 1:23 pm to Salmon
Congrats to her.
What were the portions of the race?
My kid entered one once, I think it was a 150 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run.
I'm not sure, it's been over 10 years ago.
Funny thing is that I also entered the "adult" race, where it was essentially the same distances, perhaps a tad more, and I finished totally winded. This was before I took up running as I do now.
I often look back at the trip, and laugh about how I could fairly easily handle that race now, even though I'm 10 years older.
What were the portions of the race?
My kid entered one once, I think it was a 150 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run.
I'm not sure, it's been over 10 years ago.
Funny thing is that I also entered the "adult" race, where it was essentially the same distances, perhaps a tad more, and I finished totally winded. This was before I took up running as I do now.
I often look back at the trip, and laugh about how I could fairly easily handle that race now, even though I'm 10 years older.
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Posted on 7/29/18 at 1:34 pm to East Coast Band
She is 5 so the distances for her age were
Swim: 25 m
Bike: 800 m
Run. 400 m
Swim: 25 m
Bike: 800 m
Run. 400 m
Posted on 7/29/18 at 3:21 pm to Salmon
Disney Marathon on 1/13 as well. Actually doing Dopey Challenge #3. Currently doing the Jeff Galloway training program and mixing in elliptical and weights on off days as well as a beach volleyball during the week. From now till Jan I’ll try and follow a strict diet as well - tough with Football season coming up.
Going to run a few half’s between now and then. Gulf Coast for sure and maybe Old Man River and Big Easy.
Good luck to all. I’m sure you are like me and anxiously awaiting the first less humid Saturday morning.
Going to run a few half’s between now and then. Gulf Coast for sure and maybe Old Man River and Big Easy.
Good luck to all. I’m sure you are like me and anxiously awaiting the first less humid Saturday morning.
Posted on 7/29/18 at 4:04 pm to Salmon
Congrats bro!!! It’s fun to get the kids involved.
My son has run a few 5ks and a 10k with me.
There’s a few Sprint tri relays I’ve considered us doing.
I think like a 500m swim, 5k run and 10 mile bike ride that I could divvy up amongst the three of us.
My son has run a few 5ks and a 10k with me.
There’s a few Sprint tri relays I’ve considered us doing.
I think like a 500m swim, 5k run and 10 mile bike ride that I could divvy up amongst the three of us.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 7:08 am to Salmon
Very cool. My daughters have done a few and it’s a blast watching them and all the kids.
I didn’t get my run in yesterday bc my neighbors(out of town) dog decide to tree a raccoon around 3am. Went on until about 6am when I finally paddled over there to chase it off. Too tired and hot for me. So I was ready this morning.
This morning:
1 mile treadmill
(20” box training)
50 step up jumps
Push plates across gym floor and back
30 side to side
Push plates
10 squat jumps
Push plates
50 bicep curls low weight
Repeat 3x
Back workout
10 Back row in push up position.
16 butterfly in push position
Repeat descending butter,y by two each round
I didn’t get my run in yesterday bc my neighbors(out of town) dog decide to tree a raccoon around 3am. Went on until about 6am when I finally paddled over there to chase it off. Too tired and hot for me. So I was ready this morning.
This morning:
1 mile treadmill
(20” box training)
50 step up jumps
Push plates across gym floor and back
30 side to side
Push plates
10 squat jumps
Push plates
50 bicep curls low weight
Repeat 3x
Back workout
10 Back row in push up position.
16 butterfly in push position
Repeat descending butter,y by two each round
Posted on 7/30/18 at 8:51 am to Soda Popinski
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Disney Marathon on 1/13 as well. Actually doing Dopey Challenge #3. Currently doing the Jeff Galloway training program and mixing in elliptical and weights on off days as well as a beach volleyball during the week. From now till Jan I’ll try and follow a strict diet as well - tough with Football season coming up.
Going to run a few half’s between now and then. Gulf Coast for sure and maybe Old Man River and Big Easy.
Good luck to all. I’m sure you are like me and anxiously awaiting the first less humid Saturday morning.
I will probably run Gulf Coast as well, but have to wait to bring that up until the end of the week because DW is stressed out about our sons 1st birthday party this weekend. I feel your pain on the eating healthy during football season. I usually do well all week, but by noon on Saturday it goes south.
Regarding WDW, what resort are you staying at and how many days are you staying after the marathon? Monday following the marathon is DATW @ EPCOT, starting at Mexico. I'm not sure how big you are into Disney stuff, but a decent sized group from the DISboards will be participating. I'll have a few drinks but since I will be with my kids it's not going to get to carried away.
We arrive on Friday and staying one night at All Star Music, getting my bib Saturday morning and the checking into the Contemporary until Friday.
This post was edited on 7/30/18 at 8:53 am
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:04 am to Salmon
Looks like I may be joining in on the fun.. wife and I will be doing the St Jude half marathon Dec 1, 2018 in Memphis. I’ve never raced anything over 10k. The next 17 weeks are going to be rough 
I’ve only been lifting for the past 6 months so I think adding back running is going to be a shock. Going to lift and then hit a 4 Mile run after and see where I am.
I’ve only been lifting for the past 6 months so I think adding back running is going to be a shock. Going to lift and then hit a 4 Mile run after and see where I am. This post was edited on 7/30/18 at 10:06 am
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:24 am to olemissfan26
good luck getting back in man. it becomes addicting when you commit.
so i took 3 days off of running. kinda. the last day of family camp they have some sort of hybrid football/soccer/quidditch game that the dads play against the kids and counselors and i'm pretty sure i ran about 2 miles during that. i could keep up with them all except about 2 or 3 of the counselors. anyways... while my cardio was great, that kind of sprinting and cutting hurt me pretty bad. i don't know how, but the top of my feet are still screaming bloody murder.
everything in my body is super tight so calling it "gutting out 4 miles" this morning would be generous, but it was good to loosen a lot of tight areas.
i have a fishing trip this weekend again in East Texas and then getting a lot more serious about the miles is on in August.
so i took 3 days off of running. kinda. the last day of family camp they have some sort of hybrid football/soccer/quidditch game that the dads play against the kids and counselors and i'm pretty sure i ran about 2 miles during that. i could keep up with them all except about 2 or 3 of the counselors. anyways... while my cardio was great, that kind of sprinting and cutting hurt me pretty bad. i don't know how, but the top of my feet are still screaming bloody murder.
everything in my body is super tight so calling it "gutting out 4 miles" this morning would be generous, but it was good to loosen a lot of tight areas.
i have a fishing trip this weekend again in East Texas and then getting a lot more serious about the miles is on in August.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:25 am to olemissfan26
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Going to lift and then hit a 4 Mile run after and see where I am.
welcome!
go slow! you have plenty of time for lots of slow aerobic runs, which will prevent injury and raise VO2 max.
My mountain run Sat has ripped up my legs pretty badly. Luckily knees feel fine, so it's good pain. But I run a good bit and never get sore. Tired legs, yes. But this feels like that burn a couple days after first weight training in years.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:27 am to olemissfan26
Welp, ran out the door this am with the intention of knocking out 5-6 miles; ended up going 13.1. Guess this is my long run of the week. Once I hit 7 or so, I decided to push through for the half, to get a baseline if nothing else. I'm OK with the pace, considering I've really just began running earlier this year, having done maybe 3-4 5Ks through the years. Never really made running a focus of training until recently and now I'm hooked. Followed up with 20 mins of Yoga/stretching.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:27 am to olemissfan26
I'll update the OP when I get the chance.
Doing a crossfit workout that has sprints today:
4 Rounds:
800 m run
30 wall balls 24#
30 dumbell snatches 50#
Doing a crossfit workout that has sprints today:
4 Rounds:
800 m run
30 wall balls 24#
30 dumbell snatches 50#
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:32 am to TigeRoots
that's great for a training run. gets you to a goal of knocking it down to under 2:00.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:39 am to 3nOut
quote:
that's great for a training run. gets you to a goal of knocking it down to under 2:00.
That's what I'm thinking now; try to work toward 2:00. My original goal was just to finish a half, but will adjust the mindset now. Wondering if I should look at another 12 week plan now. The Hal Higdon that I purchased is the Novice 1, but I may jump up to Novice 2. I'll have to look into it.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:41 am to TigeRoots
When is your race. If you are running near 2 in the summer heat, then it should be pretty easy in the cooler weather.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 10:57 am to KG6
10/27 is the goal race. As mentioned before, we have a son due 11/5 and work could also get in the way. That said, I get 8 weeks off once our son is born, so worst case I’ll pick up some races Nov, Dec, Jan. Goal is to run as many Halfs as I can squeeze in and my body will allow.
And yes, anxious for the cooler weather to gauge where I’ll be. I picked the worst time of the year to start running (May - ish)!
And yes, anxious for the cooler weather to gauge where I’ll be. I picked the worst time of the year to start running (May - ish)!
Posted on 7/30/18 at 11:02 am to TigeRoots
Occasionally I’ll do an extra mile or 2, but idk how you do an extra 7-8 lol
Posted on 7/30/18 at 11:20 am to Salmon
Here is my contribution to the log part of the thread. Last Weeks runs:
Mon - 4
Tues - 2
Wed - 3
Fri - 2
Sat - 7
Total - 18 miles
This week I plan to get 5 runs in again and up my LR to 9 and total over 20. Not really jaw dropping stuff.
Mon - 4
Tues - 2
Wed - 3
Fri - 2
Sat - 7
Total - 18 miles
This week I plan to get 5 runs in again and up my LR to 9 and total over 20. Not really jaw dropping stuff.
Posted on 7/30/18 at 1:48 pm to hogbody
Most of my half marathon runs around the house result from realizing I'm feeling pretty good, pressing forward a few more miles, and then realizing I'm 6+ miles from the house. It's sort of intentional and sort of tricking myself subconsciously.
I know what I'm waiting for, for today's run....
I don't know how long I'll go today, but it's gonna be slowwwww. Calves, hips and shins are all still sore as hell.
Going to do another Kennesaw Mtn leg buster probably asscrack Thur am. That'll give me two days to recover before the race.
Goal: top-50% of age group (40-49). That's actually a tall order for this race. But conditions are good for a nice day regardless, if I don't try to kill myself.
Forecast calls for low in 40s the night before, so it should be nice at 8:30 gun. Super low humidity. Low winds. Elevation will be a slight issue unacclimated--start at 5000 peak at 7200. But not too bad.
I know what I'm waiting for, for today's run....
I don't know how long I'll go today, but it's gonna be slowwwww. Calves, hips and shins are all still sore as hell.
Going to do another Kennesaw Mtn leg buster probably asscrack Thur am. That'll give me two days to recover before the race.
Goal: top-50% of age group (40-49). That's actually a tall order for this race. But conditions are good for a nice day regardless, if I don't try to kill myself.
Forecast calls for low in 40s the night before, so it should be nice at 8:30 gun. Super low humidity. Low winds. Elevation will be a slight issue unacclimated--start at 5000 peak at 7200. But not too bad.
This post was edited on 7/30/18 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 7/30/18 at 1:58 pm to Salmon
Let’s talk cadence and form.
I average around 165 steps per minute. I know the 180 number isn’t foolproof and could lead to inefficient running and injuries. However, when I see videos of myself running, I look as slow as I am.
My strides are small, and my knees don’t raise up very high. Short, choppy, stubby steps that don’t turn over very quickly. I’ve copied some fast runners on the trail and have noticed that they are always running at a noticeably faster cadence than me.
How can I improve this? Adding in 5 extra steps a minute seems like a tedious, impossible task. Are there workouts designed to improve cadence?
I average around 165 steps per minute. I know the 180 number isn’t foolproof and could lead to inefficient running and injuries. However, when I see videos of myself running, I look as slow as I am.
My strides are small, and my knees don’t raise up very high. Short, choppy, stubby steps that don’t turn over very quickly. I’ve copied some fast runners on the trail and have noticed that they are always running at a noticeably faster cadence than me.
How can I improve this? Adding in 5 extra steps a minute seems like a tedious, impossible task. Are there workouts designed to improve cadence?
Posted on 7/30/18 at 3:20 pm to StringedInstruments
How are you measuring this? Watch?
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