re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Strides are short intervals about 100 meters done at about 1500 pace. I use them as part of my warmup for speed work or races. They can also be used towards the end of an easy run to keep the legs fresh and clean up form.

I don’t know how Burt or others use them specifically, but I do 2 with about a minute jog between as part of my warmup for speed or tempo work. I use more repeats when using them as a form of speed work towards the end of a run.

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I’m gonna depend heavily on y’all for marathon training programming when I get there.

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You shouldn't. You should do a plan that has proven success that fits your lifestyle via one of the respected coaches.

I've only got one true marathon race under my belt. I don't think LSUP and a lot of other guys on here have any marathon experience. The two most experienced marathoners on here are ksnola and PHB, but they are relatively reticent.

Pick a Hanson, McMillian, or Jack Daniels plan for when you are done building your base. The less experince/distance you have on your legs will determine how far out you start the plan.

I cannot stress enough that you shouldn't listen to us hacks on here if you want to take your first 26.2 seriously.

This is my second week working from home. Haven't really changed much. Just moved the desk job to home. I suppose I'll miss the walk commute to work but that was only 1.5 miles total.

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Anyone else adding anything to their WFH routine?

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Not WHF, but I started adding in a couple of LesMills HITT workouts a week to supplement my anaerobic fitness. I already do daily resistance training and run 6 days a week when I get consistent. Not much room left for additional stuff, even under a stay at home order. I'll probably start working out in the yard more now that Spring is finally arriving in my part of the country. Then, I'll start swimming a bit after I open the pool up in late May.

I've run 4 days in a row now. WFH has definitely benefited me. I can start running at roughly the same time as I used to get in the office every morning. Jump in the pool to cool off, then I'm online working after that. I could get used to this.

New goal for April: run 100 miles in the month. Longest run is 9 miles. Weeks are simple:

Monday - 4
Tuesday - 4
Wednesday - 3
Thursday - 3
Friday - 2
Saturday - 6 (4th), 7 (11th), 8 (18th), 9 (25th)

Pretty simple. Burt, that should get me some mileage and time on my feet you were talking about.

Yay or nay?

Where you live?

Looks fine. When you've already peaked out at well over 9 for your long run, dropping back down and climbing back up isn't helping you unless you just like doing it that way. I'd rather see you consistently at 7-8 then dropping to 6 for a "long run". The long run is an endurance specialty workout. You should be taking this run the most serious.

SCH: Heart rate training for running isn't really useful for anything other than recovery if your goal is being good at running. If that isn't your goal, and it's just supplemental exercise, carry on.

Or are you saying run longer less often rather than run shorter distances more often? Maybe make 125 miles my goal and run 5-7 miles per day?

I gotcha.

Would long runs of 8-10 still be beneficial? I don’t wanna run a half marathon plus every weekend now until July or August. Not sure I have the time or motivation for that