30 runs in 30 days - who's with us? (Page 90)

Originally posted by Lumber Dad

Run #351
Another 70 mile week.

Originally posted by ImSore#313- 2 miles (recovery day)Streak is still going strong, training plan, not so much. I backed down to the 55/70 Pfitz plan. I didn't have the time to put in the miles while traveling, and don't feel prepared for 80 mile weeks. The first week I got about 40 miles in, last week closer to 60. The first week it was very hot and humid, and I had a rough time adjusting to the 12 hour time difference, so my runs were sub-par. Then I traveled out in the country. Between early bus rides, and late arrivals to our hotels, it was tough finding time to get any quality training in. I couldn't really run before dawn or after dark due to no lights, poor road quality, and uncertainty of general safety in some areas.I did spend a significant amount of time in Shanghai at a private residence in a nice gated community. The only problem there was the dogs. Many people in the development used very large and scary dogs for security, many Rotweilers, German Shepards, Dobermans, and so on. And occasionally these dogs got loose. I had two encounters where I had to stop running and back away slowly for fear of being attacked. It did turn out that dog bites there were not uncommon and usually if someone got bit, they would just get paid off. Some people walked carrying large sticks which I presumed was for personal safety from the dogs, and there was also a "sword lady." By the end, I had one two mile loop that was relatively safe, but much of the time I pretty much ran around a single block (about 1/4 mile). It was interesting trying to figure out how to "officially" keep the streak going. First I wanted to keep with my local home time, which meant that I treated noon as midnight. However, That meant that I could run one afternoon, miss the next day, and run the following morning, and still be ok with the streak with my home time, so in order to not feel like I missed a day I sometimes ran twice so I wouldn't wake up and go to bed without running. So I kept the streak alive with my home time, and with the local time.

Originally posted by navbtcret



Nice mileage, how are you feeling with the increased miles? Two weeks away from the year mark as well.

Originally posted by MSU_Brad

Alright, guys, need a little advice...It's 09-10-13. I'm looking at a HM on 10-20-13. That gives me 5.5 weeks or so. I've obviously been running every day for a while (yesterday was 43), but my mileage hasn't really been long at all. I haven't done anything more than a 6 miler in the past 3-4 weeks. Most of my runs have been 2-4 miles. I feel pretty confident that I could jump up to adding in a couple 6 milers per week immediately. Can I get myself ready for a HM in time?

In looking at this, I think I would probably need to take my Sunday long run like this:
Sunday, 09-15: 7 miles
Sunday, 09-22: 9 miles
Sunday, 09-29: 11 miles
Sunday, 10-05: 6.2 miles (part of an Xterra triathlon)
Sunday, 10-12: 10 miles

Maybe I'd also need to build a mid week 6-7 miler in immediately? Or should I squeeze my distance runs in during the mid week instead of on Sunday so I can keep the distance up even through my Xterra triathlon?

Or...should I just scrap the whole thing because it is too close? Any thoughts?

Originally posted by MSU_Brad Alright, guys, need a little advice...It's 09-10-13. I'm looking at a HM on 10-20-13. That gives me 5.5 weeks or so. I've obviously been running every day for a while (yesterday was 43), but my mileage hasn't really been long at all. I haven't done anything more than a 6 miler in the past 3-4 weeks. Most of my runs have been 2-4 miles. I feel pretty confident that I could jump up to adding in a couple 6 milers per week immediately. Can I get myself ready for a HM in time? In looking at this, I think I would probably need to take my Sunday long run like this: Sunday, 09-15: 7 miles Sunday, 09-22: 9 miles Sunday, 09-29: 11 miles Sunday, 10-05: 6.2 miles (part of an Xterra triathlon) Sunday, 10-12: 10 miles Maybe I'd also need to build a mid week 6-7 miler in immediately? Or should I squeeze my distance runs in during the mid week instead of on Sunday so I can keep the distance up even through my Xterra triathlon? Or...should I just scrap the whole thing because it is too close? Any thoughts?

Originally posted by switch

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Originally posted by switch

#28, 2

Originally posted by navbtcret

Day 658, 10.1 miles at a 9:11 pace to honor those who lost their lives 12 years ago.

Originally posted by MSU_Brad




We run to forget. We run to remember. We run for those who can't. We run for those that were lost.

Originally posted by ImSore


#315- 2 slow miles.

I would have run at 9:11 if I could have, I finished at about a 10:30 pace for the run. I am an idiot. I needed new shoes, badly. I have about 1k miles on the pair I have been wearing most often. So yesterday I decided to wear my Newtons since they had less wear (I haven't worn them in about 3 months), sort of forgetting that they require a "break in" period. Well, a race pace training run turned into a strained calf muscle.

If not for the streak there is no way I would have run today. This injury is probably a good week of no running usually. In the face of every bit of conventional running wisdom, I will attempt to keep the streak going.

That said, I live in NJ, and was within sight of lower Manhattan 12 years ago. I will never forget...3000 lives, a legacy of the families and friends affected, and also the early responders who stayed on site for days, weeks, and more, poisoning themselves, searching, to give some families closure and peace of mind.

Originally posted by navbtcret



Just do 1 easy mile for a few days and it will keep your streak alive and I mean easier than your 10:30. Try and make it 11:30 while your calf gets better and if you have calf sleeves wear before during and after the run. I have them and find that when my calves are tight and sore that wearing them really helps me. The marathon I ran 2 weeks after the 100 miler I wore them for that race and was glad I did, mine were so sore those two weeks after the ultra but were fine after the marathon.

Originally posted by switch

#30, 8.2  Third time's a charm--finally made it to 30.