Triguys Tri Team (all levels welcome) - CLOSED SORRY (Page 5)

Nothing. I find watching something is too distracting for me.  Instead, I listen to music over my IPOD, occasionally check the output on the CT and crank out whatever workout is on the plan.  This time of year my rides are never longer than 2:00-2:30 so it's very doable.  Same strategy on the treadmill.

Nothing. I find watching something is too distracting for me.  Instead, I listen to music over my IPOD, occasionally check the output on the CT and crank out whatever workout is on the plan.  This time of year my rides are never longer than 2:00-2:30 so it's very doable.  Same strategy on the treadmill.

I have a few thoughts here, but first:  Is this your first marathon?  is your goal to break four hours?

1. I wouldn't try to predict a marathon off of a 5K.  The distances and systems used are so different.  I am a much better long distance runner than short distance.  If I used the Mcmillan Calculator off of my best 10K, my marathon would be slower than I am capable of running.  What is your strength?

2.  I started running about 10 years ago and even then I didn't use miles per week as a way to determine the outcome of my marathons.  As a beginner, trying to run 70mpw would be crazy, especially as a triathlete.  It sets you up for injury before you get to the start line.  It took me several years to build to that kind of mileage and even then I was ONLY a runner.  I didn't swim and I didn't bike on top of it.

3.  40-50 miles per week may be reasonable, but I would pick a plan and follow it based on what you think you can handle, varying the types of runs to work various systems.   I wouldn't randomly add runs of varying distances to get to a total.  Stress on the body with little purpose.  All of my runs then and now have a reason for being (e.g. recovery to Tempo to long run).  If you're having time issues already, adding more mileage is just more stress.

For what it is worth, I ran my best marathon time ever in '13 on far less mileage than I used to run.  And I hadn't run a stand alone marathon since '09. I really think finding the right plan with the right runs is the most important thing you can do.

I have a few thoughts here, but first:  Is this your first marathon?  is your goal to break four hours?

1. I wouldn't try to predict a marathon off of a 5K.  The distances and systems used are so different.  I am a much better long distance runner than short distance.  If I used the Mcmillan Calculator off of my best 10K, my marathon would be slower than I am capable of running.  What is your strength?

2.  I started running about 10 years ago and even then I didn't use miles per week as a way to determine the outcome of my marathons.  As a beginner, trying to run 70mpw would be crazy, especially as a triathlete.  It sets you up for injury before you get to the start line.  It took me several years to build to that kind of mileage and even then I was ONLY a runner.  I didn't swim and I didn't bike on top of it.

3.  40-50 miles per week may be reasonable, but I would pick a plan and follow it based on what you think you can handle, varying the types of runs to work various systems.   I wouldn't randomly add runs of varying distances to get to a total.  Stress on the body with little purpose.  All of my runs then and now have a reason for being (e.g. recovery to Tempo to long run).  If you're having time issues already, adding more mileage is just more stress.

For what it is worth, I ran my best marathon time ever in '13 on far less mileage than I used to run.  And I hadn't run a stand alone marathon since '09. I really think finding the right plan with the right runs is the most important thing you can do.