QUOTE (rbeaud @ Jun 7 2009, 10:25 PM)
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I haven't raced for over two months now and it seems to be affecting my running. What I mean by that is it's been hard to get out and log the miles without a target. Three weeks ago I had 40+ miles and last week 24 miles because it was easy to pass on a run here and there. So I thought it might help to focus myself by setting a goal. I'm turning 40 in October and would like to see a sub 18 min 5k before I leave my 30's. There...I've written it, "you" know about it, so I'll have to do it! Though I have to figure out how to do this without creating a grueling training schedule. No doubt others have three active kids and a PTA mom wife. All the same, it got a little crazy trying to hit my training schedule...the wife thought I was nuts when I went out in a snow squall because that was my long run day. So I need to get faster without training like a madman...
The New Haven Road Race is advertised as a flat, record setting course. Seems like a good race on which to set my sights for this PR. A smaller race would have been nicer though so a trophy might be in the cards with my PR
There are enough races between now and then where it should be possible to race a 5k once/mo though I need to work out the logistics (get SWMBO to agree!). FWIW, my last 5k was 19:11 on a hilly course, oddly enough also in New Haven. I'll be hoping to stay in the 40M/wk 5 days/wk range and include (add really) tempo runs or maybe progression runs a la McMillan.
Cheers,
Roland
I hear you on not having raced. I like having a race to shoot for to help focus my training and have a goal to shoot for. Seeing improvement in race results and general running helps get me out there.
QUOTE (BleacherFan @ Jun 12 2009, 08:31 PM)
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The Garmin bug is contagious
Long time since I last posted - I hopefully hit rock bottom last Sunday at the 5k Grand Prix. I stunk up the joint with a 16:30 at Rhody - I think I made the mistake of starting too conservative and it was tough trying to ratchet down another gear or 2. It was the worst GP finish in a long time for me. It was especially upsetting considering the 3 great workouts I was coming off from to start the season.
For me this week, there was no track with the team. I chose a 8 x .6 mile fartlek with 90 seconds recovery - average pace was 5:21 ( extra pissed considering two days before I could barely muster 5:19 pace for 3 miles).
Today I did hills on the treadmill as a HR workout with the Garmin. I did 4 miles - .25 mile uphill @ 10% grade @ 8:00 pace and then .25 mile recovery. Average HR for the whole workout was 158 with a max of 181 - felt good but tired.
I got my first comp for a race this coming Thursday in Quincy but considering its' two days after my workout who knows how I'll do. It will probably turn into a tempo run.
Dave
Where do you do the track workouts? How big is the group? That sounds like a nice way to get some of those tougher workouts in.
Are you running in the John Carson 2 miler on 7/4? I'll be in the race, but way in the back with my kids.
QUOTE (Frisbetarian @ Jun 23 2009, 06:07 PM)
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I keep reading everything in here, although I rarely post, and have to say that you vatos are damn impressive - I love your passion, and remember it so well.
I've actually ramped up my running this spring and summer, as my son's dog, an 80 pound malamute/ridgeback/pitbull/mutt mix loves to run in the woods. Thus, I am now a trail runner and even got a pair of Brooks Cascadia trail running shoes for Father's Day. I'm running, injury free (knock wood), 4-5 days a week for 40+ miles and am also mountain biking once or twice a week - and the mutt runs beside with me on the bike, too - for around 2 hours each time out. I'm feeling so good that I'm considering my first race in years, maybe a duathalon with the mtn bike in Lynn. I wish I could find one of those pump and run races where you bench your body weight and get some amount of time off your race for each rep you complete, but these are non-existent in the north east.
Eh, I probably wouldn't do it anyway, and doubt I'll race in Lynn either. I've had such success with the no compete, no watch, run because you love it formula that I'll almost certainly stick with it. But I am dying to know how fast my miles on the fire roads are, and what I could run on the streets. I feel fast.
Unrelated, but why haven't any of you pendejos recommended Roland for membership? Seems like a bright guy and good writer to me.
Keep running guys, but remember why you do it. This is supposed to be fun, and if it's not you should change your routine. Stay healthy and enjoy yourselves. You guys are inspiring.
Fris, just like you say to us stick with what works
Do you think that if you find out how fast you're running it will take you one of two ways? If you're faster than expected you might get those competitive juices flowing again or if you're slower than expected it will be a bit of a letdown?
On the membership question, I'm ashamed to say I really hadnt thought of it. I dont recall seeing him in any of the other thread (to be honest I havent looked very hard). Should I whine about disabled search function or will Nip come in here and kick my ass
Anyway, I'd be happy to recommend him, I'd just need a couple links to posts so I can put together a decent recommendation.