re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

I've tried to tolerate Goggins but can't. Can only take so much of rough upbringing, the struggle, nobody cares work harder, used to be fat, etc. It's the same shite over and over. I had a decent upbringing, love my parents and family and have never been fat, so maybe I can't relate. It's just him and Rogan stroking his ego constantly. Does nothing for me personally and I'm a pretty big JR fan. Same with Jocko or any of these intense motivation guys (wake up after 2 hrs sleep, eat a thumbtack sandwhich, run 30 miles to the gym, workout, run 30 miles back, etc...) Not taking anything away from their accomplishments, as I'll never remotely sniff what they've done. Obviously no offense to anyone who enjoys it as I know plenty who do.

BnG - Soon!

I'm around 580 miles since May when I started running again. Checked Strava and my Polar app that I had before Strava.

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Going to PT today.

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Went to them in 2008. I haven't had an issue since. Well except when a shoe company changes the architecture of a shoe. Even if you have to come out of pocket, it's worth it.

They can give you a run analysis and point you in the right direction, correct you on everything, and give you a wealth of knowledge. They taught me you can never do too much core strength. All movement derives from core. Weak core, more likely to experience injuries. Secondly, most sport related injuries come about from a muscle imbalance. They can figure it out correct it. That's the main reason I do a lot of leg work on days I'm not running.

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Theres no doubt I'd hate to hang around him. I think he knows hes an a-hole. Plus, he's got huge gaps in his own life that he isn't addressing (several divorces, etc.).

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i agree with all of this. he's full of shite on a lot of things. bigly full of shite.... but

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But what I do like in his book is a few messages. First is that most of us use a small percentage of our endurance ability. We mentally shut down long before our body does. Second is you are never finished. I have a bad habit of finishing a race, then falling off the wagon hard. Or screwing up a diet, then saying well I'll get back on the wagon next month. He looks at it like there is no goal, then you are done. It's a neverending/keep getting better/this is just your life from now on mentality.

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all of that rings really true. i'm a christian, so even though he doesn't take it from that approach, i do think that life not something to coast through and I believe there is no finish line. i find bad attitudes, excuses, and getting down on yourself only handicaps potential and that we're all way more capable of ourselves than we think.

a lot of it is mambo jambo, new agish stuff i don't really believe in, but i'm a huge fan of his "don't be a vagina" attitude. even if it's part of the act.

ETA: i find Joe Rogan's podcasts to be the best running podcast out there. i'm always fascinated, even if there's somebody politically 180 from me, to hear their side fleshed out. i usually find myself not even noticing how far i've gone during the middle of one and they're all over 1.5 hours.

I have not, but interested to hear more?

I had an issue during my marathon with the front of my ankle on one foot that rubbed or pressed odd and created pain

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I have not, but interested to hear more?

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Basically Lydiard lacing is thought to relieve upper foot and ankle pain caused by typical (tight) cross lacing, which crosses over and stresses the Metatarsal bones atop the foot. Tried it this am on an easy 4 miler, followed by strides. I was worried it may feel too loose, but all was good. As I mentioned, I was probably tightening my laces (cross) way too tight, but with the Lydiard method, you literally can’t tighten them at all really, once they are laced up.

Lydiard

Sure you are familiar with the runners heel lock but if not it basically uses a method of utilizing the last offset hole on your shoe lacing to lock down the shoe to the ankle. I use it because I have really small ankles. Gonna loosen it up also going forward.

Heel Lock

I experienced some metatarsal pain after running in my Adizero Boston as a result of the thinner, almost non-existing tongue. I didn't switch to a Lydiard style, but one in which the laces no longer cross over at that point. I'm not sure the name of this particular style. You simply shoot the laces directly up tp the next eyelet, then continue crossing over once you are past the part of the foot you are experiencing discomfort. I never noticed any difference at all, but that may be due to the fact that I purchased these particular shoes to my foot's true size, and not a half size larger as I normally do.

Yeah, I’m going Lydiard on my pavement pounders, Ghost and Solar Boost (very stiff upper, I was about ready to retire them for this reason). Will probably stick with the typical cross lace pattern on my tempo/racers Escalante and Zoom Fly (both have knit uppers anyway, which don’t cause me any issues). Gotta get me a pair of Sketchers...

Good to know. Mine come in tomorrow. In general, I will definitely loosen my laces going forward. Been reading up a good bit on it. I think it’s more mental than anything for me to have my shoes hella tight when I run.

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Well said, BRM. I'll just second all of that. This is a great group. Really appreciate the support and enjoy watching everyone hit their goals. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.

And good luck on that half next week - we know you're gonna crush it!