Runner's Forum: The Official: Training Summary Start Up Thread

Ha ha... thanks for posting that bhbrtn... I was beginning to think I was the only one who got lost running! : ) I've done that so many times, despite the amount of time I spend looking at the route and no matter how sure I am that I know it. I don't know how but I manage to take a wrong turn and end up having a mini-mountain to climb or adding on an extra couple of km running in circles trying to figure where I am. And yeah gfinkelde you're right - but they were only little bottles and it was weisse beer.. yum.. can't resist it! Actually since picking up running I have pretty much altogether stopped drinking (which is a pretty big deal considering I'm English!), so I really felt those three bottles today - thankfully no running! Still buzzing from yesterdays run today (so probably didn't need the beer), it was very odd, for about half an hour yesterday I reverted to that child like mentality when I was running - I just ran as hard and fast as I could, simply because I could, because it was fun in that childish way. Is that a normal feeling? Does anyone else get that? I mostly enjoy my runs anyway, I feel the endorphins, etc... but that kiddy mindset yesterday was something else. Am I losing the plot? : )

aldiara88 - what's going on. havn't seen you post for a while. hope you are still at it! how is your training going?

I'm sitting here drinking beer and eating potato chips with a clear conscience after shaving 2 minutes of my hilly run (which is about 12.3km). At the moment i am doing it in 1hr and 3mins. I want to get that down to under 1 hr soon - but those hills are steep. it's the down hill that slows me down as much as the up hill actually. I haven't run on any flat ground for a few weeks now, so it's going to be interesting to see if hill work really is "disguised speedwork".

I still haven't gotten back to that stage of running where you feel like you are in control of your body.... 

LexB: Please. I implore you. Don't give up drinking. You will make me(Australian - also good drinker) look bad, and feel guilty.... :(  We can't have that now can we.  

  

Long run of 11.6 miles in 2:22. Hot 60F+ at dawn, ran out of Gatorade at mile 9...fountain at mile 10 was turned off and I forgot to bring cash for Quick-Pick....won't make that mistake again. Knees hurt...hopefully not injured. Not a good run but it's over and next week will be better.

I just completed the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (half marathon) with about 35,000 of my closest friends. Great race with wonderful conditions today. Got to see the finish on jumbo-tron at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as I was circling that 2.5 mile oval. I'm not even half-way done and I get to see the two winners battling it out for the last half mile. That's right TWO winners - a tie at 1:02:53. Even after analyzing the video they could not tell a difference. About 51 minutes later I drug myself accross the finish. I'm very pleased with my time of 1:53:52 considering I tore something in my calf exactly 30 days ago and have only put in about 27 miles since.

I've been following this thread for several weeks now and thought I'd join the conversation. Looks like a lot of support for folks. I've been training with a group for the Mini and now that that is over I need some folks to keep me accountable to keep the training going. Good luck to all.

I had my conference meet today and yesterday, it was really windy both days...go figure, its against to rules to have a good day for me to race

Friday - 10k race. I got 8th with a time of 32:45. I went 16:10/16:35 because of some stomach problems (time to change my diet I guess). I was expecting the race to go out really slow and then negative split, but the leaders went out in 70 for the first 400. The worst part is, my time (even though its way slower than what I was aiming for) would have been anywhere between 3rd and 5th the last four years in the conference 10k. Of course, I get the year where its windy as crap and everyone still runs fast. Oh well, it was a 10k PR and I PRed in the 8k too (sub 26:00 or so - I fell way off the last 1.25 miles)

Saturday - 5k race. The plan here was to help pace a couple of guys to national qualifying marks. I was gonna pull em through 2k at 69 seconds per 400 pace. The windy today was INSANE. I got em through the 1000m mark in 2:55 and we were hauling. My coach told me to let em take over at 1200m, and then they didn't really speed up (they slowed down soon after). The winning times were pretty slow, I wish I would have just backed off and held on rather than dropping (even though I was instructed to drop out)

This (probably) ends my collegiate track career.

I ran nothing today. 0 miles!

It took me no time at all, fastest I have ever done it!

(I am having a few days off to recover from my April training program, kick back and relax, ahhhhh...... nice.... off to sit in the garden....)

This week was just a 19 mile total week for me (my low milage week).  I only ran about 10 miles total, but biked about 5miles every day at a 15 to 16 mile an hour.   

Is it bad that today was to be my easy recovery 5 mile run and I ran it at an 8:30 pace?  One of the fastest runs I done yet.  I felt really great and I think with the weather getting better and I'm out on my road bike; the cross training is really paying off.

 LEXB - "as for self motivation to get up those hills" it's all mind over matter.  If you don't mind; it won't matter. 

I'm a rock climber as well and when I'm running hills, there are a few here in Vermont, I think of the age old question of "Why do rock climbers climb mountains?"; because they're there.  I also find that lowering myself, leaning into the hill, slowing the pace a bit, really gets me into a rhythm and before I know it; I'm cresting the hill and going down the back side.  The hardest hill I've run was in the Maple Leaf 1/2 marathon last Sept. '07.  The Hill as right at mile 10 and felt like I hit a brick wall.  Sometimes it's ok to walk.

rpetreccajr - Welcome and here's a web site that I use for half marathon's in my area. It contains half marathons across the US, just scroll down and find your state or your local states and the races are linked (  http://www.halfmarathons.net/ )

 Be well all, 3 weeks till Burlington City Marathon

I was feeling fat and sassy this morning so I decided on exploring a new route and just running on my long run. Turned out to only be 7 miles but I had fun and found some nice new spot to run to. (Some of the run wasnt even on the map.) Today time didn't matter to me, distance didn't matter. I was alive and that mattered!

rpetreccajr : Welcome! Did you see yourself on the jumbo-tron? That is a pretty good reason to get out there on race day. Our local Gate River Run finishes in the Altell Stadium where the Jaguars play. Jumbo-tron here I come!

Godspeed everyone. May he grant you all new PR's this month! 

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Another slow and easy day today. Just over half an hour of 180s run / 30s walk. Getting better.

LexB.  My motivation for getting up hills is, "this will make me stronger".  Sometimes it even helps!

Bendy, nice run!

Did 14 on Saturday after watching them wrestle for 1st in the Mini Marathon.

Been gone a while this last week. Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well. KDogg, Is this the weekend you were in MI? I can vouch for that damn wind!!  I did a 5k run along the shores of Lake Michigan and thought I was going to go for a swim a few times! Any plans for your running now that your collegiate career is (probably) over?

LexB, my solution for running hills is to live in mid-Michigan. It's about as flat as a tabletop. If I want to run hills, I have to either a)get on a treadmill (boring!!!) or b)run up the sides of a freeway overpass (YIKES!!)

As for my running, I ran about 12.25 miles on Wednesday (2:06), a personal best distance. Then on Friday, I had to drive about 5 hours to Chicago for the Chicago Police Department Run 2 Remember (They were honoring my co-worker that passed away during last year's marathon). Before I left, I did a short 2 mile shakeout run, just to loosen up a little. Saturday morning, it was clear, but WINDY! The rain stayed away long enough for us to get our run in. I went out waayyy too fast, then died at the top of a small rise. I struggled through the last half with leaden legs, and finished in a disappointing (even for me) 25:28. At any rate, I wasn't looking to set any PR's, otherwise I would not have stayed out till after midnight drinking beer with one of the race organizers!! I had a great time, and it was a wonderful gift for the Chicago Police Department to honor Chad the way they did. 

hey dan, it wasn't this weekend, but last weekend that I was up in the area. It was extremely hot and windy, which is odd, because Hillsdale almost ALWAYS has great conditions for racing. This past weekend I ran the 10k described above.

I found out today I get one last chance to race as a collegian. I get to run the 5k at the North Central College invite on Thursday evening. The field is traditionally stacked and the conditions are supposed to be perfect for a fast race. One more crack at 14:59...

As for post-collegiate running, my only plan as of now is to take a week off and then start building mileage again. I'd like to average 100+ miles per week over the summer (Lydiard style) and then try some longer races in the fall. But first things first, this weekend 

KDogg, good luck for that last crack...

I ran another slowish half hour this morning.  Lasted 1 mile per time before walking so I'm hoping this is a good sign.  May have to forgo the Melbourne Marathon in October now though as I've lost most of a month in training and I'm going to be extra careful building back up again.  Will definitely do the half though if the full one is out.

Nice,  bright day out.  Did my 3.6m in 35 plus.  Looking forward to the 10K in Central Park next weekend,  the 17th.

Good day at the track (for me). 7X880's, 4:33 average plus 5.3 miles EZ.  Plan to bring sports drink to track next week....legs were tired on last interval and run home.

Well just got back from a 6.78 km run that took a slow 34min, still a little sore from Sunday's 10k.  At mile marker 20 for the month of the 100+ that is my goal.  This may be intersting.

Hey Lex i saw you message in the fitness forum but i dont know enough to give you an education answer.  But my advise would be wait till you feel better before pushing too much.  that would be the best way to avoid any injury from lack of energy due to sickness.  This will also let you body spend the energy on getting better rather then running. Probably helping your recovery time!

But like i said I really dont know much about this.

LexB; no doubt this is too late to do any good as I see you posted 18hrs ago.  Like LiquidPig, I'm no expert, but after a bad night the most sensible thingto do is to take it easy the following day.  You won't lose any condition from taking a day off but you could avoid something worse.  Hope you're feeling better by the time you get back to this thread.

Another 5k this morning, again very slow and easy, but with only a couple of short walks today.  Back to the physio tomorrow and then who knows?

Good EZ 4.1 in 50 min.

Lost 3 to 4 lbs. sweat. Explains slight vertigo while stretching...thought my sinus was about to act up...but it didn't. I feel dumb not figuring it out sooner. Looks like I need to start carrying water on EZ.

Thanks for the input guys. All the information I managed to dig up suggested above the neck (ie head cold) and you're good to go - below the neck (Inc. fevers) rest up. Altho I am not in the 'at risk' group for heart issues which seem to be the major worry, I am going to err on the side of caution as it was fever, body aches and nausea and take a couple of rest days. I have a big weekend in Seattle this weekend so I want to be fit for that, not sending myself back down the spiral! : ) Feeling much better - maybe I'll go for a run tonight, or maybe just leave it and go tomorrow.

Thanks for theguys

Lex

ahhhh... just finished my jog. Did 2.92 miles jogging/walking intervals. walked a little more than i'd like - but at least i got back out on the trail - that's what counts. my first offical team training is this Saturday up in Champaign and I'm pretty excited. i'll keep you all posted. =) Happy running to all!

Went for what started like a slower run, but then the pace just picked up and I was able to hang on. Turned out to be as quick as last week when we were flying. 12km in 55min. The ride home was a bit more sedate but it is amazing how much you improve your riding in a short amount of time. I was only a minute slower than my fastest after running for nearly an hour.

Probably a couple of runs on the weekend - 1 of an hour, 1 of 90 mins. Have a great weekend guys.

dan.keeler: glad you had such a great time in Chicago! I'm actually from Mattoon, IL which is about 3 hours south of Chicago. It really is a cool city and I wish I was a little closer, but 3 hours isn't too bad. =) How long of a trip was it for you?

Friday morning saw a quick and dirty three miler with the middle mile at tempo.  Felt good.  Then in planes and airports for 22 hours to get to Sweden.  Hi Simmo!  (Although I imagine I'd still have to yell pretty loud to get to you in Norway from Malmo.)  Had about a 7km blast along the foreshore a couple of hours after arriving here this morning to try and help the body adjust.  The weather here is an absolute dream.  Cloudless, low 20's (C) and just the gentlest of breezes.  I'm off to explore the town and take a photo of that amazing twisted building!

12 mile hilly LSD in 2:27. I told you I'm slow. Filled my camelbak from wrong pitcher...apple juice instead of gatoraide, no stomach problems, just not what I intended.

Had my first team training today. Had to be at the park (an hour away) at 8am. Other than that, it was great. Did 3.3 miles and then got fitted for proper running shoes afterwards. The weather was absolutely beautiful today after several days of cold rain. Going to go enjoy my last day with my parents before they head back to Miami tomorrow morning. Happy Mothers Day to all who qualify! =)