re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

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Looks like what one would use to start getting in to tris?

The bikes on that plan average you out to the equivalent of a 5 mile run. 3-5 miles isn't enough time to get any speed work done. Not leveraging the long run for additional workouts is a mistake, I feel... Long runs under 10-12 miles are not long runs compared to the work you are doing during the week.

All that being said, going under 4 with that plan will reflect more who you are as a natural runner/talent than what it says about the plan. I think you can go sub 4 since you're already in pretty good shape. Maybe the most important part is just finishing the plan so you know where you stand for your next training block. Setting a baseline if you will.

@Cat

To answer your question, yes. Yes, just about anyone with the right amount of training (more importantly dedication) can get Boston qualified. I've always said that a sub 5 minute mile is twice as impressive than a sub 3 marathon. I kind of miss the days when the mile was the premiere world distance.

It took me just under 2 years training to run a 2:43 (2019) for my first and only marathon finish to date.

I haven't follow any particular plan. I pieced together run types based around mileage that I wanted to total per week. I would guess my "focused" training block was maybe 8-10 weeks. 2-3 days were working intervals totaling 5-7miles on treadmill in the morning and then maybe one of those days another 5-7 miler in the afternoon. weekends usually 15ish with at least half at GP on Saturday and then 10ish GP+30 on Sunday. weekly total in the 50-60 range for 3-4 weeks and then 1 "recovery" week.

I don't think you need 60 mile weeks but I don't mind running and my marathons were usually b/w ultras. I also don't think the mileage that plan has is gonna get you sub 4 based on the half times you posted unless you didn't train for those and just winged it.

I agree about BQ. While it is a challenge its achievable by most "normal" people if they make the commitment. some require less and others way more.

It can only help. ;)

Based on y'all's suggestions, the new plan looks like this:

Mondays - 15 mile zone 2 bike
Tuesdays - speed work for approximately 3 - 5 miles (sprints in various distances significantly faster than marathon pace)
Wednesdays - 15 - 25 mile bike (140+ HR and at least 17 mph)
Thursday - tempo runs in 4 - 10 mile range with most miles slightly faster than marathon pace
Friday - 5 - 9 mile runs at long run pace (approximately 45 seconds - 1 minute slower than marathon pace)
Saturday - rest
Sunday - long runs (this run is slower than marathon pace, generally by about 45 seconds per mile, and is in the following distances: 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 10, 15, 16, 12, 18, 13, 20, 13, 8)

Super pumped. On a 0-400 scale, I scored a ZERO on my calcium score at the cardiologist today. Which is perfect. Less than 1% chance of heart attack in the next decade for me!

Ran 5 miles this evening. Averaged a 10min/mile pace. Ran hard. Hills and 1/4 mile fartleks. Drank beer and ate pizza at the end.

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Super pumped. On a 0-400 scale, I scored a ZERO on my calcium score at the cardiologist today. Which is perfect. Less than 1% chance of heart attack in the next decade for me!

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how is this done. I think I don’t even want to know my score

Hell yeah bro!

I'm gonna give you the upvote for the awesome accomplishments, but you must be higher than a giraffe's pussy to come into this thread talking NYC humidity.

See ya in 10 weeks BTW. My hotel is like two blocks from the expo.

Just finished a 30-minute run at 9k feet that was supposed to be “easy.” I live in NOLA, and incorrectly assumed that the 60 degree temp here would offset the 9k extra feet of elevation since I’m used to running in a 100 degree heat index. I was wrong My Garmin dropped my VO2 max by 3 points today. Hills and elevation take more getting used to than I was expecting. I must’ve been running 12 minute pace on the last few hills

I've not selected yet. I guess they aren't going to give us our starting corral and time before we chose? If that's the case, then it'll be the 5:15 bus from NYL since it's a relatively short walk.