re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

There’s calculators that do it. Unless coming from a professional, I’d take it with a grain of salt.

Your vO2 is higher than mine. (55) I’m consistently sub 19 for a 5k. The calculator says I should be low 18s; I may be.

*shruggs shoulders*

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I like to think I am just pretty mentally strong/stubborn and good at withstanding pain when I need too

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Could definitely be this and/or you have more than a fair amount of talent. Your 3:30 1st attempt Full and 5K time on (relatively) low weekly mileage (if I recall correctly) are pretty impressive. As far as the mental aspect that book “Endure” that I’m reading draws good points for both LT and mental aspects of training/racing. Interesting thus far, I’m about 1/2 way done.

Good job!

My wife is in week 3 of couch to 5K...never thought I’d see the day. She even said it’s getting easier :O

Tonight run was 3 miles @8:06 pace. It really helps to have cool weather and fast people to pace you.

Any tips for maximizing phone battery life while using Strava?

It looks like my phone is maxing out around 4.5 hours if using Strava and podcast player at same time. I haven't hit that red line yet but will likely approach it on my long runs over the next 3 weeks and then my 50k with an anticipated time of around 6-8 hours (I am more of a jogger than a runner).

Does Strava work in airplane mode?

I can go without music/podcasts if necessary.

Or is this where I would join the big boys and buy a watch?

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Or is this where I would join the big boys and buy a watch?

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I’d say so. Actually I didn’t even realize you could use Strava without one.

Do the 4K instead

Ah, gotcha

My old Garmin will alert you and give the pace of every mile.

I'm sure the newer ones will do the same.

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Your vO2 is higher than mine. (55) I’m consistently sub 19 for a 5k. The calculator says I should be low 18s; I may be

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I just broke 20 for the first time, so lets hope I can keep setting PRs