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re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:05 am to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:05 am to Aubie Spr96
Aubie
I thought UTMB is why you are doing hill runs...
I thought UTMB is why you are doing hill runs...
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Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:22 am to ks_nola
I run hills because I live in Birmingham and have no choice. 
There are three hills by my house and they cover any conceivable route I can use.
Hill 1: 200' of climb over 1/4 of a mile. It's basically straight up.
Hill 2: The Beast. 500' of climb over 1.5 miles. I've not made it up this one without walking....... YET.
Hill 3: This is my weekly Thurs route. 400' of climb over a mile. Only stop on this one is a road crossing at a traffic light. It's 50/50 if I have to stop. Last night I did.
The hills really help your running IMO. The biggest boost is mental. When I come up to a big hill on race day, it's not intimidating at all. In fact, I look forward to them. What I've discovered racing so far is that EVERYONE is fast going downhill. Very few are fast going up hill.
There are three hills by my house and they cover any conceivable route I can use.
Hill 1: 200' of climb over 1/4 of a mile. It's basically straight up.
Hill 2: The Beast. 500' of climb over 1.5 miles. I've not made it up this one without walking....... YET.
Hill 3: This is my weekly Thurs route. 400' of climb over a mile. Only stop on this one is a road crossing at a traffic light. It's 50/50 if I have to stop. Last night I did.
The hills really help your running IMO. The biggest boost is mental. When I come up to a big hill on race day, it's not intimidating at all. In fact, I look forward to them. What I've discovered racing so far is that EVERYONE is fast going downhill. Very few are fast going up hill.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 10:40 am to Salmon
This is awesome, they have guys out there with go pros live streaming on course.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 10:59 am to 1999
Yeah I'm watching the livestream too. Europe knows how to cover ultras.
I guess Dylan Bowman is becoming the go-to broadcaster. Dude is having an awesome year. Set multiple FKTs. 3rd place at Hardrock. And broadcasting 2 of the biggest ultras in the world.
I guess Dylan Bowman is becoming the go-to broadcaster. Dude is having an awesome year. Set multiple FKTs. 3rd place at Hardrock. And broadcasting 2 of the biggest ultras in the world.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 11:05 am to Salmon
Yeah watching western states there seemed to be a lot of technical issues. This is so smooth.
Courtney dauwlater leading the ladies. Didn’t realize she dnf’d hard rock.
Courtney dauwlater leading the ladies. Didn’t realize she dnf’d hard rock.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 11:50 am to 1999
OK. I'm watching running on a livestream on a Friday.
I don't know how you trail guys do it. I bust arse almost every time.
I don't know how you trail guys do it. I bust arse almost every time.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:28 pm to Aubie Spr96
Its the perfect thing to to have on my 3rd monitor while "working" on a slow Friday afternoon
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:48 pm to Aubie Spr96
quote:
I don't know how you trail guys do it. I bust arse almost every time.
The first time I ran trails, I went out in a pair of casual Under Armours after a decent rain. Busted 5-6 times, actually managed to puncture the sole of my shoes, gained a scar that I still have to this day, and got lost. But it was a lot of fun
Posted on 8/27/21 at 3:09 pm to 3nOut
So..... They split this race into sections? It's 106 total miles right? And they run it in two sections?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 3:24 pm to Aubie Spr96
No
There are multiple different races and different lengths going on
Currently you are watching the CCC finishers, which is 62 miles
the UTMB is 105 miles and is the premiere race
There are multiple different races and different lengths going on
Currently you are watching the CCC finishers, which is 62 miles
the UTMB is 105 miles and is the premiere race
Posted on 8/27/21 at 6:31 pm to 3nOut
I actually feel better after a 50 mile trail race than a road marathon. You’re not redlining it the whole time and you get to walk up all the hills. Thrown in the aid stations with bacon and booze, it’s hard to go back to the roads.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 10:30 pm to 1999
Walmsley dropped
Posted on 8/28/21 at 9:44 am to 1999
Saw that
UTMB is just not good for him it seems
UTMB is just not good for him it seems
Posted on 8/28/21 at 10:27 am to hogbody
Courtney on the other hand... 
Posted on 8/28/21 at 10:53 am to TigeRoots
GOAT
Posted on 8/28/21 at 1:16 pm to ks_nola
Completed my first half marathon this morning in 1 hour 48 minutes, 8:10/mile
Good or bad for a first half marathon?
Good or bad for a first half marathon?
Posted on 8/28/21 at 3:25 pm to goldennugget
Pretty solid nugget
Certainly not a bad time
Certainly not a bad time
Posted on 8/28/21 at 4:24 pm to goldennugget
Great job. Any time you can get that first one sub 2 hours, you’re killing it. 
What were you aiming for? How were the temps, the course, etc?
What were you aiming for? How were the temps, the course, etc?
Posted on 8/28/21 at 4:30 pm to quail man
Also, wishing the best for all y’all down there. Hate this so much.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 5:30 pm to quail man
My goal time was 8:30 per mile pace so I beat it pretty easily. But miles 8 to 11 were tough. I didn't eat anything before and only had 1 100 calorie CLIF gel shot at mile 8. I would have had another but they are so thick and I wasn't sure of the water situation because you need to wash it down with a decent amount of water.
Course was pretty flat next to the Trinity River. It was still dark at start so the first 2 miles or so were running through walls of bugs and gnats. Had to rinse off lots of bugs in the shower after.
I will do cycling next but I want to train for the Cowtown Marathon at some point whether it be Feb 2022 or 2023. How long after a half marathon until you are ready for a full? How long do you need to train for a marathon? Is it harder to train in cold weather?
Course was pretty flat next to the Trinity River. It was still dark at start so the first 2 miles or so were running through walls of bugs and gnats. Had to rinse off lots of bugs in the shower after.
I will do cycling next but I want to train for the Cowtown Marathon at some point whether it be Feb 2022 or 2023. How long after a half marathon until you are ready for a full? How long do you need to train for a marathon? Is it harder to train in cold weather?
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