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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() charlesmoss - 2010-10-28 10:58 AM Sorry - if I wrote PBF I meant PBP - the "ironman perform" drink. Too late to edit. I'm just glad you didn't mean PBR...I was going to ask if they served it in the 40 oz cans. I'll bet we can scrape up some of that after the race. First one's on me ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() JoshKaptur - 2010-10-27 7:38 PM Just one more encouragement - 6x is not as hard as it sounds. In my experience, and the experience of others who have tried it... once you start it and adjust to it you will feel like you need to run 6+ times a week. It will just become part of your life. If it helps, think of it as 3 runs a week. One long run, and two medium ones. The rest are insignificant from a time/recovery perspective. For me (I ran 7-9 times a week in IM training), the best pattern to get into was to get up every day early and run. You can do that in the dark, and if you prepare the night before (I often slept in my running clothes for the next day) you can be out the door in 5 minutes for a 30-45 minute easy run. The evenings were where I found time to bike (daylight) or swim (hard for me from a scheduling perspective since a 45 minute swim takes 90 minutes when you throw in the commute). Since you can do both of those at a much higher intensity without real injury risk, I don't think it is as important to get volume through frequency there... you can accomplish the same training stress by having a few intense workouts with ample recovery between them. What that meant for me is that I never rode longer than 90 minutes on a weekday, and rarely swam more than 45 minutes... but every stroke (pedal or arm) was HARD. And then mixed in every available free moment was easy running miles. I do my long run on tuesdays or wednesdays (wake up REALLY early one day per week), and my long bike on saturdays... so that both can be quality workouts without significant fatigue in my legs... and then Sundays just had a short workout and left plenty of time for church + family time (I think keeping the family happy during IM training is really important for long term success in the sport - I do this by forcing myself to not just collapse on the couch after my logn rides, and giving them all of Sunday (except a short little recovery jog + swim either before they wake up, or in the afternoon with the family). "and if you prepare the night before (I often slept in my running clothes for the next day) you can be out the door in 5 minutes" <----- LOL!!! That is hardcore!! Nice job! I agree, I try to keep the family happy! Gotta have their support on this adventure :-) |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() That's a great headlamp. I bought one last year and it did a great job getting me through the winter up here in the northern latitudes. It's lightweight, but stays put, puts out a ton of light and each charge gets me through many runs, even with the long runs during my current marathon training. I hope it works out well for you too. Brad |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I agree about running several times during the week. During my current marathon build up, I had one or two days a week when I ran twice a day and a total of 7-8 runs per week. At the same time, in all but my two highest mileage weeks, I kept two non-running/non-impact days each week for recovery. My legs do much better when I give them a couple of days per week off from impact. Brad |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() citaltfort - 2010-10-28 11:16 PM I agree about running several times during the week. During my current marathon build up, I had one or two days a week when I ran twice a day and a total of 7-8 runs per week. At the same time, in all but my two highest mileage weeks, I kept two non-running/non-impact days each week for recovery. My legs do much better when I give them a couple of days per week off from impact. Brad Agreed. I think that recovery is just as important as training itself. I am trying to run 5 days a week right now, and just keeping my base consistent from earlier this year. I understand that marathoning is a beast of its own that requires special training, but how do you let yourself properly recover when doing 7-8 runs a week? |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() but how do you let yourself properly recover when doing 7-8 runs a week? You get to the point where a quick 4 mile run doesn't require much recovery. The only real pounding you're doing to your legs is the 1 long run each week. If you have a day for speed work, it's good to do it on a track instead of pavement. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'll bet we can scrape up some of that after the race. First one's on me ![]() SECOND ONE ON ME IF IM DONE BEFORE THEY CLOSE DOWN |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() spudone - 2010-10-29 10:26 AM but how do you let yourself properly recover when doing 7-8 runs a week? You get to the point where a quick 4 mile run doesn't require much recovery. The only real pounding you're doing to your legs is the 1 long run each week. If you have a day for speed work, it's good to do it on a track instead of pavement. The other thing to keep in mind when you run like this (or even just crank up the s/b/r volume) is that you have to treat little problems like they're big problems before they become a big problem. Minor joint or muscle issues that you might not treat aggressivly because you have lots of recovery built into your schedule need to be treated like an injury. Ice it, stretch it, change shoes or equipment, but just don't ignore it because when you are doing big volume things generally will not magically heal themselves. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Will I be running a Marathon on Halloween Day?? Read here to find out. http://rene-guerrero.blogspot.com/2010/10/dancei-meanrun-in-rain.html ....well most of you already know the answer! ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() My rule on running is that if I feel like I need a day off to recover, it means the last several runs were too long/intense. That's not to say I never take a recovery, but it is to say that I never feel like I need it. As pointed out, active recovery can involve running. I regularly run 2x a day on my recovery day... two 3 mile runs at recovery pace take is easier on the body than a 6 mile run. Bottom line - you can run every day as long as you dial back the intensity. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm running the Tri-Cities marathon on Halloween also. |
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Extreme Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() RunRene - 2010-10-29 1:47 PM Will I be running a Marathon on Halloween Day?? Read here to find out. http://rene-guerrero.blogspot.com/2010/10/dancei-meanrun-in-rain.html ....well most of you already know the answer! ![]() Bummer Rene, but it sounds like you have a good attitude about the whole thing. Rest and recover. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-29 1:30 AM I'm running the Tri-Cities marathon on Halloween also. Good luck Teeeee! :-) |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() JoshKaptur - 2010-10-29 1:25 AM Bottom line - you can run every day as long as you dial back the intensity. I am on it! :-) Thanks! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() gojogo - 2010-10-29 2:38 AM RunRene - 2010-10-29 1:47 PM Will I be running a Marathon on Halloween Day?? Read here to find out. http://rene-guerrero.blogspot.com/2010/10/dancei-meanrun-in-rain.html ....well most of you already know the answer! ![]() Bummer Rene, but it sounds like you have a good attitude about the whole thing. Rest and recover. Thanks gojogo! Hope you don't mind I snagged your IM CDA logo for the top of my log! :-) |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() good luck on the marathons folks! I've got a big fat 140.6 on my calendar a week from tomorrow. IMFL baby! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 15step - 2010-10-29 6:56 AM Agreed. I think that recovery is just as important as training itself. I am trying to run 5 days a week right now, and just keeping my base consistent from earlier this year. I understand that marathoning is a beast of its own that requires special training, but how do you let yourself properly recover when doing 7-8 runs a week? I build everything around my long run, which I do on Sundays. So I start the week taking Monday off. I rarely even ride. I usually get in a decent walk/foam roller/stretch. I do two really easy runs on Tuesdays. That essentially gives me two decent days to recover from a hard Sunday run. Wednesdays are long tempo runs. Thursdays are one or two easy runs or no running and just cross training, depending what my milage goal is for the week. Fridays are speed work at the track. Saturdays are usually non-running days, but I'll sometimes do a short easy run or get in a long ride. Sundays are my long runs. Every two to three weeks, I do them at progressive speed with the last few miles at 10k pace. That's pretty taxing, which is why I take Mondays off and run easy on Tuesdays. Mixed in with all of this is lots of icing, stretching, and at least one ice bath. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The other thing to keep in mind when you run like this (or even just crank up the s/b/r volume) is that you have to treat little problems like they're big problems before they become a big problem. Minor joint or muscle issues that you might not treat aggressivly because you have lots of recovery built into your schedule need to be treated like an injury. Ice it, stretch it, change shoes or equipment, but just don't ignore it because when you are doing big volume things generally will not magically heal themselves. Agree! I lost a year of racing because I ignored knee tendonitis and it got very bad. I've since become a big fan of ice (bags of frozen peas), stretching, foam rollers, and ice baths. Admittedly, I do very little ice in the ice bath because that's just too much for me. Even just cold water baths are SO good at reducing inflammation and soreness though. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() RunRene - 2010-10-29 5:39 PM T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-29 1:30 AM I'm running the Tri-Cities marathon on Halloween also. Good luck Teeeee! :-) I re-read your blog. I missed the fact that you were not running. Sorry that you had to pull out but I think that it was the right call. |
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-29 4:30 PM I'm running the Tri-Cities marathon on Halloween also. Good luck! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-29 1:30 PM I'm running the Tri-Cities marathon on Halloween also. Good luck! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks everyone. I have a great day today. Almost 30 minutes faster than the Spokane marathon a few weeks ago (3:27). It was a fun way to spend my birthday. |
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-31 8:57 PM Thanks everyone. I have a great day today. Almost 30 minutes faster than the Spokane marathon a few weeks ago (3:27). It was a fun way to spend my birthday. Great job and happy birthday! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-31 5:57 PM Thanks everyone. I have a great day today. Almost 30 minutes faster than the Spokane marathon a few weeks ago (3:27). It was a fun way to spend my birthday.
Big congrats on your marathon and Happy Birthday fellow Scorpio--(mine was last week).
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() T in Liberty Lake - 2010-10-31 5:57 PM Thanks everyone. I have a great day today. Almost 30 minutes faster than the Spokane marathon a few weeks ago (3:27). It was a fun way to spend my birthday. Nice job! Indeed a great way to spend a birthday. |
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