Hashers and Mashers Part 2 - OPEN (Page 10)

Originally posted by ktoolz



Yeah that was what I was thinking. I am about 20 weeks out from race day and was looking at following a 16 week plan, so for now I am just going to keep building volume by feel! And keep really watch my nutrition.

I have down 4 lbs in two weeks!
I committed to logging my food and training for 20 weeks!

Trying to loose 39 more pounds to get down to 200 lbs

Originally posted by tatous

Carlo - The first marathon I ran I didn't use a plan as such as I was only training for a half... and was just running as much as I could during the week and increasing my long run on the weekends, when I got to what was supposed to be a 13 mile long run I felt good and done 14, and someone told me: 'all you need now is two 16 milers and two 18 milers' and that's exactly what I done; finished in 4:58. Peak week 48 miles.
The second marathon I used a plan someone gave me not sure whose, was very heavy on the long run but not a lot running during the week, I think I done 3 or 4 20 milers but my peak was 45 miles; that was my worst time and I really suffered, 5:21.
The last one I used Hal Higdon's intermediate 2 but instead of the cross training day I added a 4 or 5 mile run and would add a 2 or 3 miler here and there where I could fit it, all my runs were VERY slow (12min/mile or slower) and I peaked at 56 miles, I had an absolutely amazing experience at that mary, finished feeling fresh, like I didn't push myself to my limit, time 4:45.

Greg - I too need to learn to love biking... Getting there.

Kyle - My first sprint I already ran but only got my bike 2 months before and was fine (not brilliant) but didn't feel it was too little training to just finish. Now if you want to race I'd say it's a different story.

Took my husband out on the MTB trail today and I think I got a convert! He loves it, and is pretty good at it, definitely more confident than I am. I'm hoping I'll get more sympathy for my training

Originally posted by strykergt

@ Kyle
I envy you weight loss gained alot of weight after my HIM training. Your looking good if your looking into a sprint IMHO you dont need 20 weeks yo train for it if you can swim mediocre 3 months should be enough, therefore your looking great. I still watch old cycling movies at Netflix, "American Flyer" "Breakaway"

Originally posted by johnthecat

My first serious run this morning on the treadmill to see what my real base is after the long break. Did a 4 minute run/1 minute walk interval to make sure I'm not overdoing it. Skipped the walking at 34 minutes though. Total 36:08. Nothing great but something to work on. At least I know I can get through a full 5k without collapsing.

Originally posted by ktoolz

^^^^€ stupid I phone!

Just finished 2 hr trainer ride 50 km! And Now having a well deserved breakfast! 3 eggs, 1 bell pepper, 30g of cheese, siracha sauce salsa and a little sour cream! mmmmmmhhhh

Originally posted by wenceslasz My wife and I drove to Omak, Washington today. In Walmart I was surprised to see that some things were written in English and Spanish (?). In Canada, we have English and French.

Originally posted by wenceslasz

Markus - You're off to a great start. Where do you think you are with your swim and bike?

Originally posted by johnthecat



I'll try to squeeze in some bike later this week. Haven't had a chance to get that in. By the time I get home it's dark and I don't want to chance getting run over by the crazy drivers around here. Swimming I'll have to see. Need to figure out where to go swimming.

Carl where do you swim?

But to answer your question. I've grown up spending all of my summer breaks pretty much at the pool so hopefully my swim won't be too bad, especially for a sprint.
I keep you guys posted once I get some biking in. It'll be my third time with clips, so that ought to be interesting after the 6 months break as well.

Originally posted by tatous

Carlo - The first marathon I ran I didn't use a plan as such as I was only training for a half... and was just running as much as I could during the week and increasing my long run on the weekends, when I got to what was supposed to be a 13 mile long run I felt good and done 14, and someone told me: 'all you need now is two 16 milers and two 18 milers' and that's exactly what I done; finished in 4:58. Peak week 48 miles.
The second marathon I used a plan someone gave me not sure whose, was very heavy on the long run but not a lot running during the week, I think I done 3 or 4 20 milers but my peak was 45 miles; that was my worst time and I really suffered, 5:21.
The last one I used Hal Higdon's intermediate 2 but instead of the cross training day I added a 4 or 5 mile run and would add a 2 or 3 miler here and there where I could fit it, all my runs were VERY slow (12min/mile or slower) and I peaked at 56 miles, I had an absolutely amazing experience at that mary, finished feeling fresh, like I didn't push myself to my limit, time 4:45.

Originally posted by GregDufour

Amazing run on Saturday. Flew through 6km with no problem. I could have went further, but I decided to end it and stick with my plan of gradually building back up.

Originally posted by wenceslasz

Tay - Really interesting how your marathon training progressed. Interesting on your last M that you trained at 12:00/mi and then ran faster in the race. For my own running I'm always trying to run faster. Maybe I should just run more.

That's great that your hubby had fun on the mtn bike. Good for both of you, eh.

Originally posted by ktoolz

Originally posted by tatous I never thought I would have been able to run 10k in under 1hr, I'm almost afraid to enter the same race this year just in case I don't run as well. I would love to run under one hour in an Oly, but I guess for that I would have to be able to run a standalone 10k in under 54min... Irish weather is unpredictable... I've been living here for over 12years and every year is different, this seems to be the year of storms, the temperature is mild, 5-10C most days, very little frost, no snow at all so far (although one year we got snow in St Paddy's), but a lot of rain and high winds. I've been lucky enough to ride outside most Sundays so far, but my toes and fingers have suffered.... By the way, does anyone have any tips? I'm wearing two gloves and three pairs of socks and they seem to make no difference.