re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Jordan -

did you pick up the NB supercomp trainer v2? Joe's didn't have my size but found it at Running Lab and got it for $120 shipped. should have it maybe by the weekend. everything takes 2-3 days longer to get to montana. Amazon prime basically doesn't exist..haha

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did you pick up the NB supercomp trainer v2? Joe's didn't have my size but found it at Running Lab and got it for $120 shipped. should have it maybe by the weekend. everything takes 2-3 days longer to get to montana. Amazon prime basically doesn't exist..haha

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Yep. $120 shipped is a better deal than I got, so good find. I tried them on and they feel great on foot, have not gone for a run yet. Like any shoe, reviews are all over - some say too soft, some say it’s a perfect do everything shoe. I’m a heavier runner, so we will see. My Gel Nimbus 25’s still have some life after 300 miles so gonna stay in them a bit longer.

6 & 8 miles the last 2 days at Panama city beach. I forgot how enjoyable it is to run with zero elevation

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6 & 8 miles the last 2 days at Panama city beach. I forgot how enjoyable it is to run with zero elevation

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Hope you stubbed a toe.....


Another day of hill runs here in Cahaba Heights.

Be careful with runstreaking. It can't be overstated how important rest/recovery is for training. Especially for ultras.

I can't really comment good or bad on whatever is considered runstreaking. I would think it would take way more than everyday for 2-3 weeks to be considered a streak and possibly have some negative impact. As far as getting in 70-80 miles it can be done in a 5 day week just depends on how your schedule is laid out and what you have time for each day. hence why i suggested doubles if you don't have a 2-3 hour window during the week.

Not sure if you are working with a coach , mentor, or experienced friend for you schedule but personally I think your plan for 80 next week is setup for disappointment. it may be due to other commitments but the back loaded miles with a 50 mile day is going to leave you beat up. planning for 10 the next day after 50 when you have never gone 30 is gonna be fun. something to consider. if you are taking the majority of this week off front load miles next week instead of taking monday and wednesday off and get 25 out the way, rest thursday and attempt your 50 friday and then go out and walk saturday/sunday. there's a 1000 ways to do this so these are just my thoughts based on personal experiences and what many of my friends have done to get to the finish line.

I went back through my strava at the lead up to badwater. I had a 8 week block that averaged 80 miles and 6k gain. then tapered with 50, 30, 20. I was physically ready but my fueling and mental weakness failed me. Don't lose sight of the fueling and mental part of these challenges.

Also instead of just ETA'ing the other post -

The reason I "back load" is that's just how my schedule has worked out, generally speaking I have found that my best training blocks have been about doing as many runs back-to-back as possible, so my Marathon training has had that 4 day block since January.

I just incorporated the same routine into my 100 miler training. What better way to train Endurance than "just keep going" - running on tired legs has been a big part of my training.

During Marathon training, it also makes for great training when Saturday is my long run, 3rd straight day of running - and then I add in Pace Miles in the middle.

4 days back to back... report back how you feel after 50 mile effort. 15 mile long marathon run doesn't hit the same as 50.

stay away from twinkies and similar. too much over processed sugar and weird oils. might make for some side of the trail excitement, if shitting your pants is fun i guess...

fuel with whatever works really. i tend to get heartburn if i rely too much on gels / chews. I do well with larabars, honeystringer protein bars or similar. handful of trail mix or PBJ at aid stations.

Lol definitely 9's. My half isn't until January though so I've got plenty of time. My goal is 1:30 but I won't be disappointed as long as I finish. I'll do some tune up 5ks and 10ks to make sure I'm in the ballpark.