re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

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just had a solid 11 miler over the weekend 9:00/mile pace at a 3/10 intensity.

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You run with a HR monitor? Curious to see what that translates to.

My target HR is 140 on my long runs which is incredibly slow for me. I expect this pace to improve as the weather cools.

Any former smokers here that still ran while they smoked? Was there a drastic improvement in your output when you quit? I still smoke just shy of half a pack per day.

One of the reasons I initially started running again was hoping that would give me a kick up the arse to really take quitting seriously, instead I’ve just adapted.

Anyone running Chicago this weekend? Weather looks infinitely better than last year.

Ps, I got the endorphin speed 2’s in the other day thanks to the code from the poster on here. Have only put about 8 miles on them, but they are definitely quicker than my nimbus 24’s, and lighter. Not as comfortable, as the Nimbus, but should be perfect for the pick up the pace days. They are weird in the heel just walking around in, but running and landing mid to fore no issues. I did also try the NB rebel v2, and those had amazing step in feel. Probably fit my foot a bit better than the endorphin’s tbh, and lighter, but I felt like they were too close in feel to the nimbus daily trainer category, and decided to go with the more firm & bouncy endorphins…but if I see those rebel v2’s get discounted massively at some point I might snag.

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how did the race go for you?

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How many miles are you Bros getting on Vaporfly 4% and/or Next %? My VF’s have about 180 and N% like 160. Neither seem to have the same pop at faster/racing paces. Just a lack of responsiveness. Or maybe I just forgot what they felt like? I may look into a new racer.

thats a solid time! as far as getting ready for LA marathon in mid January it will depend on your finish goal, honest assessment of your current run fitness level and then based on that if you want to put in the work. 16-20 week plans don't work for me b/c I sit around 45-60 miles a week in general. With that base I feel I can focus for a marathon and be ready in 8-10 weeks. I'm considering philly marathon on nov 20th which would be 10 weeks from my failed attempt at superior 100. my legs are coming around be not where they should be 6 weeks out. i'll give it another week or 2 and make decision then. if its a no go LA may be on the table.

VF life - I have one pair that I raced 2 marathons, a 50k, and 50 miles of daytona 100. I also ran another 50k training in them. they still have some life but I wouldn't race in them or even really use for speed work. Newer pair has only been used for 50 miles at badwater and I race whatever comes up next in them. if used only for racing (half/full marathon) I'd think you should get 150-200 before noticing any real difference.

Right, that all makes sense. I don't maintain as high of mileage as you generally, so I would probably need a little longer of a plan. I think I will shoot for another sub 20 Turkey Trot (been a year or so since I've run a sub 20), go to Jamaica the week after and then ramp up a 14 week plan after. Actually always wanted to try this plan (below). It's nothing groundbreaking as it's the meat and potatoes of any Marathon plan. It's just structure, which I like. I prob wouldn't shoot for sub 3 of course as that's a little far fetched, but I think 3:15-3:20 is realistic. 3:27 is my PR, but I left a bit on the table in that race, as my last 10K was negative split and my fastest 10K of the race.

Looking at Napa Valley Marathon in early March. Always wanted to run that course.

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I would plan to run more than 3 days a week, with some easy days mixed in, even though the plan only calls for 3, I'd go crazy if I only did something 3 days a week.

Saw that - very hopeful for him. And Em Sisson with a women’s record right? Saw she raced in New Balance Supercomp Pacer which is their low stack plated shoe. Bucking the trend.