Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed (Page 52)

I ran a half-marathon this morning. It was an impromptu event. A friend of my mom's who was signed up to run backed out so I ran with her bib and chip. I hadn't tapered, I was coming off of a week of solid Ironman training. I managed to run it in 1:45:21. That's a PB for me. My next best time for a half marathon was 7 years ago in Toronto which I ran in 1:52. I have another C-priority half coming up in two weeks so I'm hoping for 1:40 or less. Cheers, mates!

When dealing with injury, training and racing I always look at it from a cost/benefit perspective. What will you gain from a 5km race? If any gain, will running the risk of further injury be worth the gain? If there is increased possibility of further injury by running the race but no significant gain, what's the point of doing it? If you suffer further injury from running the race, how will that affect your ability to run your A-priority race later in the season. Is the the affect on your A-priority race worth it for a 5km race? 

I would say that if a 5km race sets you back in your healing process, you still have enough time between now and September to recover for your A-priority (assuming you don't do another for awhile). So there is also the cost/benefit there. Is it better to have to cope with a nagging injury all season long but still take part in all the events you want. Or is it better to sit out the first half of the season so that you can finish the season with no pain on strong legs?

That's how my brain would compute the problem if it were me in your shoes. 

Alan - Recovery Week, yoga everyday, some light strength training, 2 easy rides on the bike. 

What is your running history?

On and off again half marathoner (past 8 years) with one full under my belt. I don't run for pleasure, I do it because I'm competitive. 

What is your current running training look like?

For my IMMT training I do one long zone 2/3 run on Wednesday and 2 shorter interval runs for FT and speed training.

What is your current typical running pace (zone 2)?

5:00min/km - 4:40min/km. 1/2 marathon PB is 1:45:19. 

What injuries have you had, and how did it work out?

I can't remember what it's called but some sort of band (not the IT) that connects on the inner bottom side of my left knee would cause sever pain while doing pretty much anything. Stayed off it over winter, pain recurred during my first run of season, went to PT, built up speed and distance gradually. Had to do stretches that basically emulated the butterfly stance (like a hockey goalie) and worked on running form with PT. Now back to 100%

Favorite running shoe?

Merrell Pace Glove II. Anything with 4mm-4mm sole with no heel to toe drop at all. Forefoot strike. 95 cadence. I used to use the Vibram five fingers, those were my favourite shoes to run in. Actually, I did just about everything in them, work, walking, hiking, running, you name it. I get severe lower back pain and knee pain walking in any shoe that has arch support or a raised heel. Finding flat shoes is tricky. I don't remember why I switched from five fingers to Merrell. No real reason I suppose. 

What is your running history?

Started running in January of 2012, about 6 months after foot surgery. Never was much of a runner before then, heck never even considered the idea of running for exercise/pleasure.

What is your current running training look like?

Normally a 6 mile run on Tuesday and Thursday then a long 8-10 mile run Sunday. On Fridays I try to do a short and fast-ish run (< 3 miles), depending on how my work schedule is.

What is your current typical running pace (zone 2)?

Around 9:30-9:45 mins/mile

What injuries have you had, and how did it work out?

The aforementioned surgery was not from running, in fact it gave me the opportunity to start running. My first year of running my knee gave me issues past 4 miles, which is why I tried a triathlon. Last year my knee issues cleared up and I decided to train for a half-marathon. This year I had foot issues that seemed to be from tight lacing, fortunately it has cleared up.

Favorite running shoe?

Altra Instinct / 3-sum: Zero drop and wide toe box.

Well first night in Texas is in the books. Landed in Dallas yesterday afternoon and proceeded to hit 2 running shoe stores(Lukes & Run on...preferred Lukes) but ended up at a tri shop suggested by Dr. Bob....wow what a great  training facility/store. First sales person I met...was from Edmonton, AB, CANADA. What are the odds of that? Ended up buying some Scott shoes.

Had a nice easy WARM run this morning. 

Last night after a nice drive from Dallas, stopped by HEB?(grocery store) picked up a six pack of Karbach Hopadillo IPA. Not bad but I found the alcohol almost overpowered the hops. I will of course finish the six pack out of duty, but look more for the big bottles.

Cheers!