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 2013-11-08 3:51 PM in reply to: msteiner |
Pro  6520    Bellingham, WA |  Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" ChallengeOriginally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. |
| 2013-11-08 3:54 PM in reply to: dtoce |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by dtoce Originally posted by jmhpsu93 No way would Salty slow down for hay bales. Supergirl would just leap riiiiiight over them and pick up her pace and then pick off her next opponent. Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer That's awesome...watch out for the hay bales!! Yes, obstacles seem to be drawn to me in races. Dogs, children, curbs etc. I think I've been unintentionally groomed for these hay bales. Bring it. |
| 2013-11-08 3:55 PM in reply to: popsracer |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. Guys, I'm just curious. How are you handling your taper for your respective races? Steve, it sounds like you are kind of just training through? Is that correct? And Matt, you just did EZ trainer ride on your little girly bike and no running yesterday then taking today off? |
| 2013-11-08 4:01 PM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by dtoce Originally posted by popsracer I'd be very surprised if I don't puke at the finish line. It is flat as a pancake and the only issue would be wind as it is very exposed on a loop through farmland. puking at the finish line is encouraged/applauded, but start slow and steady... and hit your pace. Puking at mile 1 is not allowed. and run the last 0.1 like your hair is on fire. GL Heck yeeeaah! Race smart! And have fun. And no holding back to pad your progress Yeah, don't go sandbagging it!! Good luck and quick feet! No worries there. It's not my nature. I'll crash and burn before I even give it less than my all. |
| 2013-11-08 4:05 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Regular 5477  LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Parkour!Originally posted by dtoce Originally posted by jmhpsu93 No way would Salty slow down for hay bales. Supergirl would just leap riiiiiight over them and pick up her pace and then pick off her next opponent. Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer That's awesome...watch out for the hay bales!! Yes, obstacles seem to be drawn to me in races. Dogs, children, curbs etc. I think I've been unintentionally groomed for these hay bales. Bring it. |
| 2013-11-08 4:07 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. Guys, I'm just curious. How are you handling your taper for your respective races? Steve, it sounds like you are kind of just training through? Is that correct? And Matt, you just did EZ trainer ride on your little girly bike and no running yesterday then taking today off? My schedule for this week was the following: Tues - FTP test Wed - Short track session (Probably ill-advised, but I've done worse) Thurs - 35 min easy run in the morning with 30 min easy trainer in the afternoon Fri - off Saturday -
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| 2013-11-08 4:09 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. |
| 2013-11-08 4:15 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. Guys, I'm just curious. How are you handling your taper for your respective races? Steve, it sounds like you are kind of just training through? Is that correct? And Matt, you just did EZ trainer ride on your little girly bike and no running yesterday then taking today off? My schedule for this week was the following: Tues - FTP test Wed - Short track session (Probably ill-advised, but I've done worse) Thurs - 35 min easy run in the morning with 30 min easy trainer in the afternoon Fri - off Saturday -
I don't think that track workout is ill-advised. I like your Saturday plans |
| 2013-11-08 4:19 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. Yeah, I have yet to do the manicured golf course style course but in two weeks in Portland we are going to get exactly that. I'm probably not going to alter my training at all though, just keeping my focus on tougher terrain for Nationals.
But see, I got those bales:
Edited by Asalzwed 2013-11-08 4:21 PM |
| 2013-11-08 4:22 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. Guys, I'm just curious. How are you handling your taper for your respective races? Steve, it sounds like you are kind of just training through? Is that correct? And Matt, you just did EZ trainer ride on your little girly bike and no running yesterday then taking today off? more or less training through. I don't think a taper is as big a deal for a race as short as 5k. As I've mentioned before, I have five 5k's over the next six weeks so tomorrow is kind of a season opener. I want to keep building on these races like you would for a short track or XC season. I have tried to time my last Q2 tempo runs to fall on Saturday morning so these races kind of prepare for and will substitute for those. This week was monday swim/bike, tuesday speedwork Q1, wednesday recovery run/trainer, yesterday 6 mile easier run, today swim, and as I love Matt's picture, tomorrow is CHARGE!!! I'll pretty much repeat these weeks with the addition of another trainer session on Saturday or Sunday and a longer run on Sunday. Edited by popsracer 2013-11-08 4:28 PM |
| 2013-11-08 4:31 PM in reply to: msteiner |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner Good luck on your race, popsracer! Race smart and fast, and I'll try to do the same! Still resting for my 10K tomorrow. Last night though I had a fun recovery effort where I rode 30 minutes easy on the trainer with my gf. Good luck to you too Matt. I know you've worked hard and smart so time to execute. Have a good one. Guys, I'm just curious. How are you handling your taper for your respective races? Steve, it sounds like you are kind of just training through? Is that correct? And Matt, you just did EZ trainer ride on your little girly bike and no running yesterday then taking today off? My schedule for this week was the following: Tues - FTP test Wed - Short track session (Probably ill-advised, but I've done worse) Thurs - 35 min easy run in the morning with 30 min easy trainer in the afternoon Fri - off Saturday -
Nice! |
| 2013-11-08 4:34 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. Yeah, I have yet to do the manicured golf course style course but in two weeks in Portland we are going to get exactly that. I'm probably not going to alter my training at all though, just keeping my focus on tougher terrain for Nationals.
But see, I got those bales:
With clearance, yo! Do you guys do hurdles as part of your training? I came across a pic the other day of me running hurdles in junior high--HAHA! It was the 80s, mind you, but man did I have the hair flowin, gold chain wearing, real athlete look going on;) It was a little bit of awesome.
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| 2013-11-08 4:40 PM in reply to: switch |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. Yeah, I have yet to do the manicured golf course style course but in two weeks in Portland we are going to get exactly that. I'm probably not going to alter my training at all though, just keeping my focus on tougher terrain for Nationals.
But see, I got those bales:
With clearance, yo! Do you guys do hurdles as part of your training? I came across a pic the other day of me running hurdles in junior high--HAHA! It was the 80s, mind you, but man did I have the hair flowin, gold chain wearing, real athlete look going on
Hell no! I just have a huge crush on Lolo Jones so I was attempting to uhhh emulate? I'm sorry but you are going to have to show us that photo. I showed you mine now show us yours!!! |
It was a little bit of awesome.| 2013-11-08 5:02 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Lolo is the shiznit. Originally posted by switch Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. Yeah, I have yet to do the manicured golf course style course but in two weeks in Portland we are going to get exactly that. I'm probably not going to alter my training at all though, just keeping my focus on tougher terrain for Nationals.
But see, I got those bales:
With clearance, yo! Do you guys do hurdles as part of your training? I came across a pic the other day of me running hurdles in junior high--HAHA! It was the 80s, mind you, but man did I have the hair flowin, gold chain wearing, real athlete look going on;) It was a little bit of awesome.
Hell no! I just have a huge crush on Lolo Jones so I was attempting to uhhh emulate? I'm sorry but you are going to have to show us that photo. I showed you mine now show us yours!!! Mine is a junior high pic. Contrary to popular belief, I have a limit on how much I'm willing to embarrass myself :)
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| 2013-11-08 5:05 PM in reply to: switch |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch Originally posted by Asalzwed Lolo is the shiznit. Originally posted by switch Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed I don't know where else to post this, but I find this really exciting: XC National Championship course designer When I ran XC in high school our courses were very much like he describes. I never ran on a golf course type manicured course. It was always muddy, rooty, sometimes single track, up and down. I don't remember ever jumping over anything like bails of hay though. If that is an element of the course I think I'd want to work a little of that into my prep work. Yeah, I have yet to do the manicured golf course style course but in two weeks in Portland we are going to get exactly that. I'm probably not going to alter my training at all though, just keeping my focus on tougher terrain for Nationals.
But see, I got those bales:
With clearance, yo! Do you guys do hurdles as part of your training? I came across a pic the other day of me running hurdles in junior high--HAHA! It was the 80s, mind you, but man did I have the hair flowin, gold chain wearing, real athlete look going on
Hell no! I just have a huge crush on Lolo Jones so I was attempting to uhhh emulate? I'm sorry but you are going to have to show us that photo. I showed you mine now show us yours!!! Mine is a junior high pic. Contrary to popular belief, I have a limit on how much I'm willing to embarrass myself
Did you see she's probably going to make the olympic team for bobsled? Oh come on. That is a lame excuse. |
| 2013-11-08 5:14 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Did you see she's probably going to make the olympic team for bobsled? Wait is this a euphemism, or is she really also a bobsledder? And if so, no, I hadn't seen that and W.T.F.? Random and AWESOME! |
| 2013-11-08 5:23 PM in reply to: switch |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch Did you see she's probably going to make the olympic team for bobsled? Wait is this a euphemism, or is she really also a bobsledder? And if so, no, I hadn't seen that and W.T.F.? Random and AWESOME! I'll go ahead and say yes to both
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| 2013-11-08 5:53 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by switch Did you see she's probably going to make the olympic team for bobsled? Wait is this a euphemism, or is she really also a bobsledder? And if so, no, I hadn't seen that and W.T.F.? Random and AWESOME! I'll go ahead and say yes to both
Former track stars have been recruited for bobsledding for quite some time. There are some pretty notable track and field folks that have gotten into this. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Usain push a sled someday. |
| 2013-11-08 6:04 PM in reply to: popsracer |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge I have a few friends who are professional or former collegiate athletes and really, there is a lot of crossover between different sports. It's amazing to see them do really basic things like, riding a bike or whatever because their baseline is just so much higher than most people. Anyway, a little off topic so I'll get back on. STFU, Mike!
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| 2013-11-08 8:36 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by switch Did you see she's probably going to make the olympic team for bobsled? Wait is this a euphemism, or is she really also a bobsledder? And if so, no, I hadn't seen that and W.T.F.? Random and AWESOME! I'll go ahead and say yes to both
Former track stars have been recruited for bobsledding for quite some time. There are some pretty notable track and field folks that have gotten into this. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Usain push a sled someday. Cool Runnings 2 featuring Usain Bolt must happen! |
| 2013-11-09 8:05 AM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 945 South Windsor, CT | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by switch But see, I got those bales:
With clearance, yo! I came across a pic the other day of me running hurdles in junior high--HAHA! It was the 80s, mind you, but man did I have the hair flowin, gold chain wearing, real athlete look going on
Nice hurdle form! Edited by dtoce 2013-11-09 8:06 AM |
| 2013-11-09 10:10 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Expert 4953 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by Asalzwed I have a few friends who are professional or former collegiate athletes and really, there is a lot of crossover between different sports. It's amazing to see them do really basic things like, riding a bike or whatever because their baseline is just so much higher than most people. Anyway, a little off topic so I'll get back on. STFU, Mike!
OK...done! |
| 2013-11-09 10:10 AM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
Expert 4953 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Good luck today, Matt and Steve. Speedy thoughts your way! |
| 2013-11-09 3:12 PM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Thanks, Mike!Today I finally got to see the result of all my training to this point. I knew that the first 3 miles were going to be tough with hills (especially 2-3), so I tried to hold back. Mile 4 I started to put a little more effort in and clocked a fast mile, which I paid for in the rolling hill portion of mile 5. Once I got past mile 5, I knew I had sub 40 in the bag, so I pushed what I had left until the finish.Final clock time was 39:21, which beats my old PR by 33 seconds and gives me a VDOT of 53.www.strava.com/activities/94093603Good luck today, Matt and Steve. Speedy thoughts your way! |
| 2013-11-09 3:19 PM in reply to: msteiner |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Thanks, Mike!Today I finally got to see the result of all my training to this point. I knew that the first 3 miles were going to be tough with hills (especially 2-3), so I tried to hold back. Mile 4 I started to put a little more effort in and clocked a fast mile, which I paid for in the rolling hill portion of mile 5. Once I got past mile 5, I knew I had sub 40 in the bag, so I pushed what I had left until the finish.Final clock time was 39:21, which beats my old PR by 33 seconds and gives me a VDOT of 53.www.strava.com/activities/94093603 Good luck today, Matt and Steve. Speedy thoughts your way! THAT'S WHAT I'M SCREAMIN! AWESOME MATT! So, so solid. You must be on cloud 9, man. Really nice job :)
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