re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Not marathon training but this seems like the place to discuss my progress.

I am training for a backcountry Colorado elk hunt. 10,000'+ elevation, 5-7 mile backpack into the country. Damn near impossible to train for due to the drastic difference in oxygen levels from there to Mandeville

I am 6'- 6'1" and hit sub 200 for the first time in many years this morning. I had previously been settling around 205 for my goal weight but this season I am trying to get down to 190.


For the last few weeks (during teleworking) I had been running 2.5 - 4 miles most days at 11:00 then hitting the gym at 3:30 after work. I was back at work this week so I had to switch it up and do the gym at 11:00 and I didn't really get to run during the week. I also mix in some sprint, job, walk, interval runs every so often which I think has helped a ton.

Yesterday and today have been my best runs in a long time! Feeling great. I really think taking the 4 days off of running helped me recover and drop my time significantly.

Heat is supposed to be an okay proxy for altitude, so you picked a good time of year to start

In my limited experience exercising at that altitude, it does seem to be a similar type of suck as long as you can tolerate it otherwise (i.e., you don’t get altitude sickness)

My Garmin told me I wasn’t maximizing my long runs so I did today’s as a progressive push and increased my total distance to 15. I got my aerobic training effect up, so I guess it worked.

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difference in oxygen levels from there to Mandeville

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you running on the Trace? We may be crossing paths.

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There’s a couple runners around here that stay on the street even though there’s quality sidewalks 5 feet to their left.

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There aren’t sidewalks where I run currently, but there were years ago on my routes in Baton Rouge. I always took the street over the sidewalk. The sidewalk tore me up, and it was generally torn up itself from roots and never maintained.

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Any of y’all try to run on pavement vs concrete?

There’s a couple runners around here that stay on the street even though there’s quality sidewalks 5 feet to their left.

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When I started running it was in Richmond and I was told to avoiding using the sidewalks. Generally the sidewalks were uneven and full of tripping hazards. Even though I'm not there anymore I still stick to the streets out of habit.

I run on the pavement just because the sidewalks are uneven or broken. I once tripped on broken sidewalk in the dark and broke my brand new phone.

I prefer the pavement, unless it's late in the day and the sun has it roasting. Only then will I take the sidewalks.

Have a couple of fun things next week.

1 mile for a fit test, hoping to be under 5:40

5K with a workout group. Will have to pace myself but will be happy under 20 min.

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The sidewalks/ biking trails are great here so we don’t have that issue. I just don’t trust the drivers out there.

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Me either. I always run into traffic so I can jump out of the way if a driver veers my direction. Getting hit from behind is much more common.

Pavement is a must with a stroller.

40 Miles Scheduled for this week.

M: Rest; Weight training
Tu: 6 X 400m Hill Repeats (6 Miles)
W: 5 Mile Recovery Run; Weight Training
Th: Structured Fartlek (7 Mi w/ 8 X 35") + 6 Hill Sprints
F: 6 Mile EZ
Sa: 10 Miles w/ Last 15 Progression; Weight Training
Su: 6 Miles EZ + 7 Hill Sprints