30 runs in 30 days - who's with us? (Page 125)

Originally posted by mrheathen

#82 - 2.5



I've been steady around 25 mpw. I've been trying to increase, but pressures of jobs, school, and family have made it difficult to find the time to run more. I'm hoping that the challenge of a goal outside of my comfort zone can help me shake things up.

The trail is a 10 mile loop. I've run about half of it, and it's not challenging at all. Even trails with no more than about 100 feet of elevation between the highest and the lowest points. Passing (or more likely for me, being passed) might be challenging. I emailed the RD to see if I could register for the 10 mile and then bump to the 25K if I'm feeling good.

Looks like your longer runs have been about 5 miles. You should start executing a plan now, if you want to do the 25k. If I were you, I would probably work a long run by increasing a mile per week up to 10 miles, then a second day to 6 miles as a mid week long run. That will put you around 30 to 32 mpw, which is only 7 more miles running each week. Not sure what pace you run, but at 10 minute miles, that is only 10 extra minutes of running per day on average, and you will be ready for the 15.5 mi. It is significantly longer than the 10, and you can throw in a 12 miler if you need confidence, but I think with 30-32 mpw, and having been consistently running every day, you should have no issues. Or you can just do the 10 miler, and probably be good to go from where you are at now.

Originally posted by MSU_Brad

Thursday - #284 - 2 miles
Friday - #285 - 2 miles
Saturday - #286 - 3.1 miles
Sunday - #287 - 2 miles

Saturday was my first 5K race since my last triathlon in August. With a combination of some minor injuries, some work related stress, and the passing of my father, I've fallen off my speed work for a few months now, and my mileage has dipped a little bit. I had no idea what I could do out there, so I just gave it the old college try. I ended up with a PR by nearly a full minute over last year's race, finishing at 23:24. I feel like I probably have a little more to give since I haven't done speed work in so long, and I just haven't felt what it was like to run hard recently. I'm pretty happy with it, but I'm going to start back on some weekly speed work and try to build back in a long run each week too in order to hopefully improve over the summer tri season.

This weekend is my annual golf trip. As always, it's going to be a nightmare trying to fit runs in during this one between the Scotch, the beers, and the golf. I'll find a way.

Thanks for the inspiration here, guys...if I can keep improving my 5K, I'll be almost dangerous in the triathlons!!!

Originally posted by mrheathen

#83 - 3.8
#84 - 3.4
#85 - 3.5



Thanks for the advice and the vote of confidence. I ran at the spot of the race this weekend and I realized a couple things. 1. Given the pace I ran Saturday, a 25K will probably take me about 4 hours, and I'm not certain I have the attention span for running that long. However, that might be weakness and fear talking. 2. Even with a 7 am start, in July, temperature will be an issue by the middle of the race at either distance. 3. The dog ceases to be a good running partner after about 45 minutes. 4. No matter how polite and friendly they are, mountain bikers are a pain in the tukkis.

Originally posted by navbtcret



Nice job Brad, it is always a good thing to PR a race especially when you are not expecting to.

Originally posted by ImSore

Ron -congrats on #900, and enjoy your taper. I am not sure what would be the bigger challenge if I were you, doing the 24 hour run, or continuing the streak the next day!

Originally posted by navbtcret



Day 902, 10 miles. Hot and humid out today.

The day after is really not a problem. Because during the race I will get my Sunday run done and I can choose to wait until Monday evening to run again which would give me well over 30 hours of rest. I probably will not wait until the evening to run but I could.

How about we play a game, guess how many miles I will run during the 24 hours race next weekend and the closest one to the actual mileage I will send a gift card to Running Warehouse in the amount of say $25 just for fun. This offer is for you all that are regulars in this thread or have been before. I am aiming for at least 115 miles but really have no idea. My fastest 100 miler was 21:32 and I still think I am capable of a sub 20 hour 100 miler. This is just to give you all an idea. I am feeling really good going into this race too. All my runs the last two weeks have been really strong. Good luck.

You sure you're doing your math right? I think I've seen some of the paces that you run at, and they're faster than that. For you to take 4 hours, you'd be at about 15 minute miles (4mph). I could be wrong on your times, and I don't mean to offend if I am. If you are at 10 minute miles, it's 2:35 to get it done.

Originally posted by navbtcret



Day 902, 10 miles. Hot and humid out today.

The day after is really not a problem. Because during the race I will get my Sunday run done and I can choose to wait until Monday evening to run again which would give me well over 30 hours of rest. I probably will not wait until the evening to run but I could.

How about we play a game, guess how many miles I will run during the 24 hours race next weekend and the closest one to the actual mileage I will send a gift card to Running Warehouse in the amount of say $25 just for fun. This offer is for you all that are regulars in this thread or have been before. I am aiming for at least 115 miles but really have no idea. My fastest 100 miler was 21:32 and I still think I am capable of a sub 20 hour 100 miler. This is just to give you all an idea. I am feeling really good going into this race too. All my runs the last two weeks have been really strong. Good luck.

Originally posted by mrheathen

#86 - 2.6. Coffee was slow doing it's work this morning and I was late getting out the door. I may head out for a part B this evening.



Of course you don't offend. Rosaryville isn't a billy-goat trail, but it isn't a paved rail trail either. When I ran there this weekend, I averaged 13 minute miles. I may be a little faster with more training and no dog, but I might be a little slower across a much longer distance. Even 2:35 sounds like an absurdly long time to be running (again, I'll say Ron's a beast). The two distances cost the same and start at the same time, so I'm sure I can choose to do one or the other.

Originally posted by navbtcret



Day 902, 10 miles. Hot and humid out today.

The day after is really not a problem. Because during the race I will get my Sunday run done and I can choose to wait until Monday evening to run again which would give me well over 30 hours of rest. I probably will not wait until the evening to run but I could.

How about we play a game, guess how many miles I will run during the 24 hours race next weekend and the closest one to the actual mileage I will send a gift card to Running Warehouse in the amount of say $25 just for fun. This offer is for you all that are regulars in this thread or have been before. I am aiming for at least 115 miles but really have no idea. My fastest 100 miler was 21:32 and I still think I am capable of a sub 20 hour 100 miler. This is just to give you all an idea. I am feeling really good going into this race too. All my runs the last two weeks have been really strong. Good luck.

Originally posted by Lumber Dad
Just glad it looks like my son will be able to come home this weekend for a little while at least.

Originally posted by ImSore



#569- 3 mi
#570- 4 mi, planned to bike too, but plan got derailed by leaky hot water heater (It just dawned on me that "hot water heater" is a dumb name, it doesn't heat hot water, it heats cool water and makes it hot, it should be called a cool or cold water heater, though I guess technically once it is heated it keeps it hot, ehh, still a dumb name, it should only be referred to as a "water heater"), ran good though, dropped the pace into the 6:40s and felt comfortable.

IM training update, run = good, bike = still ok, but I've let up a bit in the last two weeks and feel like I'm losing some fitness, I also have to get every long ride in from here on in and that will take some mental discipline, swim = ughh....I have to start swimming for real, the clock is ticking!!

Ron, I wanted to go 123 since the guy that won last year did 122, but that was taken. I also considered going 114, just so you can be motivated to prove me wrong and get your 115, but I wanted to play smart and considered going 124, and box in Brad, but then LumberDad hasn't guessed yet and could box "me" in, so all strategy of winning aside, I will go with my honest guess and what will be will be. I say you hit your 100 miles right at 20:00 and have 4 more hours of running. I think hour 20 to 23 is going to be a struggle, and I will put you in at approximately 15 min/mi and having you get another 12-13 miles over 3 hours, the last hour, your legs come back, and in 10-11 min/mi you tack on another 5-6 mi, bringing you to my estimate of 118. Good luck!

I consider myself pretty charitable, but I'll decide what to do with my winnings when and if I win