Jeff's Long Course Group - (Open) (Page 5)

Originally posted by midwesttrimom

Had a question for you. My IM is November 1. I am going out of town on October 9-12 and will not have access to a pool, lake, ocean, or bike at all. I MAY have an exercise bike I can use so that will allow me to do my shorter rides that week (but this is a toss up). I plan to do a 5 hour bike, a 10-12 mile run, and a 4000 meter swim earlier that week among my other workouts, but my plan calls for a 3 hour run that Saturday. This trip is for my 16th wedding anniversary and it's short and sweet. I am not sure I am going to be able to squeeze in a 3 hour run. I will possibly get in another 10-12 miler, though. Do you think this will be okay? I plan to do 20-milers the next two weekends, which take me just under 3 hours. Insight? I hate that this trip is so close to IMFL, but my husband booked it and it was too late to cancel.

I could possibly squeeze the 3 hour run in earlier that week, but that would have me doing two 20-mile runs (or longer) within 4 days of each other, which I think is problematic and could be a chance for injury. This would be my LAST really long run before IMFL so it stresses me out just a little bit.

Thanks.

Jen

Originally posted by ARtridad74

I have a taper question. I'm startig a two week taper before a marathon. At what intensity do you suggest doing my scheduled runs? My program gives distances but not what intensity. Thanks

Originally posted by ARtridad74

Thanks. My runs have been really good over the last month. Feeling great and looking forward to a PR next week. I'm running the HITS Oklahoma City marathon on 10/12. I will let you
Know how it turns out

Originally posted by parrj

Hey group. Well I finished Ironman this past weekend in Chattanooga. I couldn't have asked for a better race. The weather was almost perfect with a morning temp in the low to mid- 60s. It was overcast most of the day on the bike, then as I started the run, it begin to rain. The rain was a welcome cooling off until it started to down pour. That didn't last too long thankfully, but it definitely kept the temps lower. I finished the swim in 52:39, the bike in 5:47:30, and the run in 4:28:08 for a total time of 11:21:11. Extremely happy with my race.

Originally posted by ARtridad74

Have a question for you about the marathon. It's going to be in the 49 deg range at the start tomorrow. Do you prefer to run in shorts and t shirt when it's chilly for a long run or do you run w tights and sleeves? I'm not a fan of being cold but don't want to have to strip layers off later if I don't have to. Do you think either way affects performance?

Originally posted by ARtridad74

I picked up a pair of arm warmers. That was a great idea!

I had a great run today. I beat my goal and set a new PR in the marathon. 3:42:58

Originally posted by midwesttrimom

I am still training for IMFL and taper starts on Sunday. Yesterday I had a 4 hour bike/1 hour run brick and tomorrow I have a 2 hour run followed by a one hour swim. I have mixed emotions. I felt ready 10 days ago but had my anniversary vacation so missed 2 swims, 2 bikes, and had to cut my long run of 3 hours down to 1.5 hours. Really hope I maintained that cardio!! Time will tell.

Originally posted by midwesttrimom

I am still training for IMFL and taper starts on Sunday. Yesterday I had a 4 hour bike/1 hour run brick and tomorrow I have a 2 hour run followed by a one hour swim. I have mixed emotions. I felt ready 10 days ago but had my anniversary vacation so missed 2 swims, 2 bikes, and had to cut my long run of 3 hours down to 1.5 hours. Really hope I maintained that cardio!! Time will tell.