Mostly, but I am not currently qualified for 2020, so if I don't BQ on Monday, I'll have to do it somewhere else before September. But I always run for Dana-Farber anyway so I can still get a bib through them if I need it.I was going to ask who was there.
You qualify every year, right mate?
Weather was not as bad as 2016 and 2017 but still warm and humid. 18 Celsius probably sounds delightfully cool to an Australian, but it sucked when most of my training was in sub-0 temps. Would have preferred about 4 degrees, but it was manageable with cloud cover most of the way. My highest volume training cycle (1414 miles since early December) paid off with a 2:36:08 finish, which was a 13 minute PR and good enough for first finisher from Maine (out of about 150). 238 overall in the race. Carried tailwind in a running belt, which was unconventional for a road race with aid stops every mile, but I can't stand Gatorade. Worked perfectly. Good day. I can barely walk now but don't care.How was it out there today?
You have to do a bit over 20k a day.How is that even possible?
YOU'RE AMAZINGWeather was not as bad as 2016 and 2017 but still warm and humid. 18 Celsius probably sounds delightfully cool to an Australian, but it sucked when most of my training was in sub-0 temps. Would have preferred about 4 degrees, but it was manageable with cloud cover most of the way. My highest volume training cycle (1414 miles since early December) paid off with a 2:36:08 finish, which was a 13 minute PR and good enough for first finisher from Maine (out of about 150). 238 overall in the race. Carried tailwind in a running belt, which was unconventional for a road race with aid stops every mile, but I can't stand Gatorade. Worked perfectly. Good day. I can barely walk now but don't care.
Yes, but that's not what he'd have been doing. He'd be doing like 10 one day, 40 the next, etc, varying distance. It's the life drain that astounds me. I fight my family tooth and nail to get five hours on a weekend for a long run every single week. I barely maintain 60km a week and that's pushing my luck every single week. And that's just the time drain. GM's body must be a well oiled machine.You have to do a bit over 20k a day.
What's your goal here? Fastest possible time? Does everyone need to do the same mileage except for the one person with the extra 2.2?Hey, I'm having some fun and joining a 4 person marathon relay team on Sunday morning.
2 men, 2 women. 10 x 4km loops, and one 2.2km loop to start it all off.
Wondering what you guys think is the best approach. We are thinking...
Runner A - 2.2
Runner B - 4
Runner C - 4
Runner D - 4
Runner A -4
B-4
C-4
D-4
A-4
B-4
C-4
Should we do it that, and smash out 4, then rest, then smash it out, then rest and two people smash it out again? Or go A/A and do 8? It's an intriguing dilemma.
We are all friends but none of us have ever done this type of race before.
Having done both ways, I think the fastest method is for for everyone to run twice. Running once is easier because you only have to warm up and cool down once, but you will be faster overall if you break it up. Assuming everyone is good about rolling it out, staying loose, and warming up before each segment.It's also fun, but we're all multi ultra runners who don't tend to do short distances like this and we all want to try and open up a little! In the name of fun. But also running hard, which we never do.
And fun.
Yeah I still think the same principle applies. Only caveat is that endurance runners are often not the best about warm-up, strides, etc. to get going for the short fast stuff. Would have to be disciplined about that and good pacing for all three attempts.Thanks - what about three times though? Two warm up and cool downs?
Congratulations! The great part about your first race is that you get an automatic PB. The next, better part, is you have an improved feel for the distance and what you can accomplish.Finished my first half-marathon yesterday and pretty happy with my results, but still have room for improvement.
I got the latest shoes I'm running in at Fleet Feet. They actually scanned my feet and from that determined a couple different options. I think it's worth it to go to a running store and getting a knowledgeable person to help you get shoes that work for you and your running style. Also, get a few pairs of decent socks.So on a whim I signed up for a "virtual" 5K a brewery was doing a month or so ago. It .. wasn't awful? I've done a couple more since and .. don't hate it?
I'm not a runner. I'll never be a runner. I don't have a runner's body. For now I walk more than I run. But I'm "doing" a 5K every weekend and I kind of like doing these and it's a good way for me to get a little activity in and might maybe even lead to me getting in better shape. I actually have signed up for a 10K next fall and am looking forward to doing it and I think that's a reasonable thing to do.
But the point of all of this is that I'm now at the point where I think I need to throw a little money at it. I'm okay with that but I'd like to buy what I need and not waste money, ya know? SO ---
* My tennis shoes are 10 years old if they're a week. I'd like to get a decent pair. I will be doing all of the walking/running on sidewalks around the city. Is it worth going to Marthon Sports and getting a gait thing done?
* It's December in Boston. For now I've been fine wearing shorts and a hoodie. But it's going to get cold. I'm thinking about a pair of these. I'm not sure I want/need tight type things or are they wort it? I have some compression underwear that I think I like that are helping the chafing and the boys. Anything to think about for that? I'm basically okay with the t-shirt and hoody but will I want a better top layer for when it's colder? something like thermal underwear type thing?
* anything else that are handy little things to have?
GPS? - I just use my little fitbit watch which seems to be working fine, not sure I need anything fancier than that. I don't really care about times or splits or whatever. I know how far 2.5K is from home. I get to there. I turn around. I come home.
I'll probably buy a wallet that I can just put my id/credit card/insurance card in
other handy little gadget or things?
I throw myself to your mercy...
So on a whim I signed up for a "virtual" 5K a brewery was doing a month or so ago. It .. wasn't awful? I've done a couple more since and .. don't hate it?
I'm not a runner. I'll never be a runner. I don't have a runner's body. For now I walk more than I run. But I'm "doing" a 5K every weekend and I kind of like doing these and it's a good way for me to get a little activity in and might maybe even lead to me getting in better shape. I actually have signed up for a 10K next fall and am looking forward to doing it and I think that's a reasonable thing to do.
But the point of all of this is that I'm now at the point where I think I need to throw a little money at it. I'm okay with that but I'd like to buy what I need and not waste money, ya know? SO ---
* My tennis shoes are 10 years old if they're a week. I'd like to get a decent pair. I will be doing all of the walking/running on sidewalks around the city. Is it worth going to Marthon Sports and getting a gait thing done?
* It's December in Boston. For now I've been fine wearing shorts and a hoodie. But it's going to get cold. I'm thinking about a pair of these. I'm not sure I want/need tight type things or are they wort it? I have some compression underwear that I think I like that are helping the chafing and the boys. Anything to think about for that? I'm basically okay with the t-shirt and hoody but will I want a better top layer for when it's colder? something like thermal underwear type thing?
* anything else that are handy little things to have?
GPS? - I just use my little fitbit watch which seems to be working fine, not sure I need anything fancier than that. I don't really care about times or splits or whatever. I know how far 2.5K is from home. I get to there. I turn around. I come home.
I'll probably buy a wallet that I can just put my id/credit card/insurance card in
other handy little gadget or things?
I throw myself to your mercy...
By and large, I think you will "know" when more stuff is required. I returned to running years ago with a cheap Timex, measured the miles via car odometer, wore Champion basketball (gym) shorts, an old pair of sneakers, and cotton t's. I would run with ambient down into the 20's in only shorts & shirt. So you don't need anything, though you might want to think about how to be comfortable and even ways to make it more enjoyable. Shoes...those are the only must-have for anyone wanting regular running. My wife loves the folks at Marathon; we just about have to visit whenever in town. I'm confident they will treat you well and help with a good shoe choice. Socks are very nearly required to keep feet comfortable. My favorite are Balega Hidden Comfort...so many colors!So on a whim I signed up for a "virtual" 5K a brewery was doing a month or so ago. It .. wasn't awful? I've done a couple more since and .. don't hate it?
I'm not a runner. I'll never be a runner. I don't have a runner's body. For now I walk more than I run. But I'm "doing" a 5K every weekend and I kind of like doing these and it's a good way for me to get a little activity in and might maybe even lead to me getting in better shape. I actually have signed up for a 10K next fall and am looking forward to doing it and I think that's a reasonable thing to do.
But the point of all of this is that I'm now at the point where I think I need to throw a little money at it. I'm okay with that but I'd like to buy what I need and not waste money, ya know? SO ---
* My tennis shoes are 10 years old if they're a week. I'd like to get a decent pair. I will be doing all of the walking/running on sidewalks around the city. Is it worth going to Marthon Sports and getting a gait thing done?
* It's December in Boston. For now I've been fine wearing shorts and a hoodie. But it's going to get cold. I'm thinking about a pair of these. I'm not sure I want/need tight type things or are they wort it? I have some compression underwear that I think I like that are helping the chafing and the boys. Anything to think about for that? I'm basically okay with the t-shirt and hoody but will I want a better top layer for when it's colder? something like thermal underwear type thing?
* anything else that are handy little things to have?
GPS? - I just use my little fitbit watch which seems to be working fine, not sure I need anything fancier than that. I don't really care about times or splits or whatever. I know how far 2.5K is from home. I get to there. I turn around. I come home.
I'll probably buy a wallet that I can just put my id/credit card/insurance card in
other handy little gadget or things?
I throw myself to your mercy...
True. Back when I was able to run and compete, I ran two halves and a full marathon in bare feet. But it’s not for everyone. Just do what makes you comfortable.Some would argue even shoes aren't a "must have" :
https://zenhabits.net/barefoot-running/
At the New Bedford Half Marathon a couple years ago I spotted someone running the race barefoot in 30-degree weather.
I guess the extreme heat could get the run cancelled, but no way you're talking your niece out of it. She had to do some serious work to get into that race. That's one badass family member you've got there.How do I stop my niece from doing this next week?
https://www.badwater.com/adventurecorps-presents-the-2021-badwater-135/
Yeah, barring cancellation, the time to talk her out of that was several months ago.I guess the extreme heat could get the run cancelled, but no way you're talking your niece out of it. She had to do some serious work to get into that race. That's one badass family member you've got there.