Pack of Werewolves Team Thread (TAN) (Page 36)

Is that before makeup in the morning?

so I'm at 113 of 115 for the month.  I still have a half mary this sunday and a few miles to do this week before the race. 

Scout... will you put me down for 130 for my goal.

Oh, hey, LCT, to address your question from Friday, Re: timing for those 6 workouts (i remembered on my own, amazing).

WO #1 (Max Steady) - this is one that I would consider doing about every other week.  It's a progression run; I do these now, although I do them a little differently (I don't necessarily use 10K pace for them).

WO #2 (LR w/ "Movements" - it says marathon prep and early to mid-season base conditioning.  So, if you're going into winter maintenance phase, I'd start looking at adding this.  You could do it every week, but alternating weeks is fine, too.  Do it throughout winter, and into spring.

WO #3 (Hill Cycle) - like #1, it's year-round, Id do it once every 4 weeks to start, move up to one every 3 weeks later.  Where I live, most of my running is similar to that, so hey.  You could even do a hill-specific cycle for your training (as per Lydiard), and do this every other week for about 8-12 weeks.

WO #4 (2x7) - it says immediately prior to peak race season.  This means right before going into the major race cycle, where your "A" race is.  This workout is good for short to mid-distance runners.  I don't know how good this will be for triathletes or longer distance people.

WO #5 (Half Time Fartlek) - transition from aerobic base to race or speed season.  This one is good to help transition into higher intensity, anaerobic workouts, since it stresses both systems.

WO #6 (Mono Fartlek) - use rarely, I'd say mainly to judge fitness.  It will help identify weaknesses that need to be addressed.  Other than that, like the author says, it's a tough one, and to be used sparingly. 

I would say "yeah" like I knew what it was like but that's the first time that has ever happened.  I mean, that noticeable of a difference.  25 seconds less per mile is a pretty big bump for me, and to not feel it too.  I've got 4 runs this week, a two small ones (~3 miles each), one medium (~5 miles) and then a long one on Saturday (6-7 miles).  I'm stoked to see how they feel.

The one word of caution I have....  Don't get down if they don't all feel awesome.  Perspective is key, here.  Most runs won't be like that. 

Funny how that works.  The ones you think are going to go really well sometimes end up being the worst.  And the ones that suck... end up not sucking as much! 

So the shoe or the training question was answered this weekend.  I have put about 30 miles on the new running shoes and the pain I was feeling in my lower leg has gone away.  Now... it's been replaced with the general soreness of doing my first 20 miler.  But, that is what HTFU is for.

Yeah... me too!  I got up early saturday and ran the Komen 5K.  I did it at an easy pace with a coworker.  Then went the pub that openned at 10am for the runners.  Spatan on tap special until noon.  On top of that the boss was buying.  Stayed sober enough to drive home, shower and meet my wife at a party.  Oh look... more beer!  Finally ate for the first time that day at about 5 pm.  got home and passed out on the couch.  Moved to the bed at some point.  Got up at 5 am on Sunday and was out the door by 6:45 for my run.  Needed a LOT of fluids on that run.

Thanks.  I know exactly what you mean.  You too LCT.

At least we all had a good reason for our weekend performance.

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Actually, the Yuengling is spot on, but it was Monte Alban mezcal, not tequila.

You and me both. 

Mine did at mile 1.8.  Luckily I had baby wipes with me and was able to continue the 11 mile run.

Huh... Luckily.  Not really something I think of to bring with me.  smart man.