re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Ran 30 mins on the treadmill this morning. Looking to sign up for a half marathon in April.

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That’s moving.

I agree on the thread; been my go to for motivation and accountability.

I’ve got mimimal friends that are interested in running, but working on a few. My Dad actually registered for the 5K next weekend (Big Easy) when I do the Half. He’s in great shape, but never really done any running. He’s very active but it consists of work on his land/camp/tractor work, etc. Dude’s legs are jacked though, not sure why I didn’t get any of that.

Another good buddy of mine (cross fitter) whom I grew up working out with is close, but he’s still teetering. He can’t fathom waking up @ 4 am and driving to New Orleans to run a race. Can’t blame him because I would have felt the same a year ago. Ha

What’s everyone’s take on implementing training other than actual running? For time’s sake, I feel like I’d have to drop some gym time if I wanted to bump the mileage up for say, Marathon training. Not opposed to it, just curious if anyone does only running workouts?

I’m aware. I feel like a finish like that gives me an advantage because I love me some hills.

That being said, I’ll probably cry like a baby the whole way up.

I can vouch, it hurts

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Trying to decide if I want to attempt a full in the future; really torn as I know it's a different beast.

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My idea for the full is to fully enjoy the experience and not worry about my time. I want to participate in a scenic one that I will enjoy the run and not think of the miles. The company I work for works heavily with TCS, so I'm going to get my name in the hat for the NYC marathon next year. If not that one, I may do Washington D.C. or LA.

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What’s everyone’s take on implementing training other than actual running? For time’s sake, I feel like I’d have to drop some gym time if I wanted to bump the mileage up for say, Marathon training. Not opposed to it, just curious if anyone does only running workouts?

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I do crossfit 3-4x a week

Crossfit has a lot of sprints incorporated in the workouts, so that is what I use a lot of times for my speedwork

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I lift 2 days per week (1 push, 1 pull) and run 4 days per week right now

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Any direct leg work on the lifting days or all upper body?

As I mentioned before I’ve dropped around 15 lbs and most of that is muscle. I’d say maybe 10 lbs of muscle, 5 fat. I feel like I can stand to drop some more upper body muscle, but I can’t bring myself to just neglect it totally and let it go. Just trying to balance everything best I can.

I struggle with whether or not to hit legs hard in the gym still, as it’s usually in my head that I’m recovering from a run or preparing for the next one and trying not to be too sore.

@ Salmon - I’ve done some Crossfit stuff lately and enjoy it, but I’ve got a gnarly winged scapula (below) which makes many of the workouts tough because of the shoulder aspect. One of the reasons I picked up running to begin with.

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What’s everyone’s take on implementing training other than actual running? For time’s sake, I feel like I’d have to drop some gym time if I wanted to bump the mileage up for say, Marathon training. Not opposed to it, just curious if anyone does only running workouts?

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With a more triathlon background, I typically do more than run, but for the last 3 months have focused 90% on running. Training for a full marathon, I'm only running 4 days a week. 2 shorter easy runs, 1 medium difficult run, 1 long easy run. probably going to average around 35 miles per week over the next 12 weeks. I don't expect to light the world on fire with that mileage, but I'm confident in it being enough. Reason I'm not doing more is I'm starting to incorporate cycling and swimming back into the mix. Mondays are swim nights, Tuesdays are easy bike rides on the trainer. I have a half ironman 2.5 months after the marathon, so I can't just ignore it until after. Doing enough to keep a base there. I tried doing weights on the remaining free day and it was just too much for me.

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What’s everyone’s take on implementing training other than actual running? For time’s sake, I feel like I’d have to drop some gym time if I wanted to bump the mileage up for say, Marathon training. Not opposed to it, just curious if anyone does only running workouts?

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i usually lift two days a week and do a HIIT with my wife after my trail run on Saturday. i do that to not be scrawny as a runner... not so much because i love lifting.