re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

From reading a few of those, it appears doing 0 lower body strength training may be a major culprit. I've been running for 2ish years now, with 0 plan just ramping up mileage with no goal. Probably should've checked in here when I first started, you guys are a treasure trove of information and it is appreciated. Will take another few weeks off and start doing some sort of lower strength days. Thank all of you guys.

Good luck. Even though I know better, I still have trouble motivating myself to do MYRTL and similar exercises regularly. Now that I am approaching 50, coming off of SI joint and gluteus medius injuries, and trying to rebuild after years of little activity, I really have to do better.

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Running thread throwback: anyone know wtf happened to Burt? Randomly popped in my head, hasn’t posted since 2021

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Weird, I was just thinking about this the other day. I checked his post history this week just to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

I got so dehydrated last night that I drank 90oz of Powerade, and 35oz of water with LMNT and didn't have to pee until this morning.

Don't be like me.

I was also so hungry I ate a Large Sub from Firehouse and a bowl of Mac and Cheese on top of the powerade / water...

Last night was rough

Had trouble straightening my leg out this morning getting out of bed, called ortho and he told me to come in. Shot up bursa in that knee to get swelling down. He has done shots in both knees for arthritis before, but that one today was extremely not pleasant. Also referred to PT, will give that a go.

Just finished my threshold for the week on the treadmill

20 minute warmup

10 minutes at threshold, 2:30 rest (somewhere right under 7:00/mi pace)

8 x 3:00 @ slightly faster than threshold, 60 seconds rest between reps (started somewhere around 6:50 pace and worked down into the 6:30s)

10 minute cool down

12 at Black Creek trail this AM. Lots of college and high school kids there today. Nailed a 142HR. Paced 11/mile. Felt better than Tuesday, but damn it’s hot. Lost close to 4lbs sweating.

I like Black Creek better than Lakeshore and Jemison. It’s flatter, has more shade, and the packed gravel is easier to maintain a pace. I need to go there more often. It was a little disconcerting that Fultondale Police had some sort of tower parked in the parking lot.

1mile @9:00
2 miles @ 16:40 with 35# vest

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What's the vest doing for you? I've always been interested in them but have never pulled the trigger.

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Increased cardio without the impact of running. Builds core and endurance over just walking. Prepares me for hiking with a backpack for hunting season.