Half marathon today had crazy rain but I still finished with my second best half time overall. So happy it was in the 60s otherwise it would have been even more miserable. There was six inches of water in some spots. Full in Chicago two weeks from today.
Do we have a yoga thread? I thought we did but I can’t find it. I’m sure this is a common question, but I am extremely inflexible; like, can’t touch my toes inflexible. Are there any apps or suggestions for extreme beginners?
Down Dog is a pretty amazing/easy to use yoga app. Though you’ll probably want to find some videos on YouTube to introduce you to the basic flow concepts.
Just PR’d my half. 1:43:35. Only to find out I was upstaged by the bastard breaking 2 hours for the full. Sad!
Officially started training for LA 2020. Hopefully I’ll finish in 4.5 hours which would be more than twice as good as the guy who did it in 2.
Fecta23 George Costanza rv12 and the other marathoners sorry for those I forgot but these are the 3 most recent so they are the one who came to mind right away. Honestly anyone who can offer help will be appreciated. I need help I am running LA in March of next year. I haven’t ran a marathon in a while 10k and half have been my distances for the last decade. I need advice on my training. I ran 5 yesterday and 4 today this was the first time I’ve ran on consecutive days in maybe 6 months. I usually cycle spin and run so it’s not that I haven’t worked out just not run. My main question is what’s the minimum I should start off with. My plan to start is run 3 times a week (4,4 and long) and Peloton 3 times a week with weights in Peloton days and yoga/stretching every day. Does this seem smart? Do I need to up the distance or frequency? I’m behind on my training because my regular half has been canceled for this year. TIA
I’ve only done 1 (and it was pretty unimpressive), so take this for what it’s worth. I had no trouble with only running 3-4 times per week. Long runs on Saturdays (starting around 6 and working up to 24 two weeks before the race) and a couple other shorter runs (anywhere from 2 to 6ish) each week. Add in a day or two of whatever cross training you’re most comfortable with (I prefer cycling or light lifting) and at least 1 rest day. Throw in as much yoga as you want to stay loose and you’re gold IMO.
I think that’s smart. March is aways away. Don’t over due it too early. I would start slowly ramping up and then in Mid November really start getting after it.
Daniel Ocean I am following one of the Higdon plans. I run 4 times a week and it’s working great for me. It’s an 18 week plan so if you are farther than that from your race, could use the time before it to build your base. there are plenty of free training plans out there that people have used so I didn’t see a point in creating my own.
You’ve got plenty of time, so that’s good. I’d start off fairly light for now just to get into a groove. I wouldn’t even bother really ramping up until 12-18 weeks out. The worst thing you can do is burn yourself out. Funny thing for me is I’m not really a big structured running program guy. I think part of that is that I live in Colorado with easy access to hiking and skiing so I choose to do those things first and foremost as my forms of exercise. And on hikes I’m often attacking those as if I’m training so I move pretty quick and get a lot of vertical work to help my quads and calves. I sprinkle in runs around that. So a structure doesn’t really work for me. I generally just have a larger goal in mind (i.e. I’m going to run X miles this week or X miles this month) and just listen to my body and get the miles in however or whenever I can. Typically in fall/winter that’ll mean dedicating one weekend morning to a longer run. I also mix in some gym/weight lifting days and stretching when I can feel my legs need a rest. I’d also suggest simply mixing up terrain and tempo on some runs. I’ll aim to push the pace on some shorter runs or mix in some hills (or trail running here) to keep my body challenged. I’ve also shifted to a lot more low impact stuff to prep for ultra marathons. This includes bike or stair master. Your heart doesn’t know what activity you’re doing. You just need to get the heart rate up and keep it up to train effectively. Save your feet/knees when possible. All that being said, I registered for 2020 Big Sur Marathon and got denied on the first pass. They just came back and said spots have opened up for people that applied, won a spot, but didn’t register. So I think I’m going to take that. It’ll be end of April and is a bucket list marathon for most people. Funny thing is it will be my first official marathon.
Sunday I ran my second marathon. 3:26:10 - more than 17 minutes faster than last year; most of that improvement was in the 2nd half.
rv12 have you ran in the marathon Nike’s yet? If so are they worth the price? If not when do you plan to run in them and can you give me a review when you do. TIA
I think that’s what they are called. rv12 ? They are like 250 and that’s some serious coin for me to drop on running shoes so I want to make sure they aren’t a waste of money.
no. I just want something that won’t kill my feet after 26 miles. Cushion is a must for me. Only shoes I have that my feet aren’t really sore after more than 10 miles are my Nike lunar skyelux but unfortunately those are discontinued. I have a .pair but those have about 120 miles on them so I am using my ASICS so I can use those Nike’s for my marathon in case I don’t find a pair as comfortable as those.
Then you dont want/need these at all. They are racing shoes, lightweight ( fine cushion) and they breakdown easily. You should get these: https://www.nike.com/t/zoom-fly-3-nyc-mens-running-shoe-XhzpPH/AT8240-300 Same shoe essentially, but last longer without the same level of "advanced" tech which you dont need. Also cost less. I use these for my training and LOVE them.
yeah if you’re not trying to race faster and are more worried about how you feel later on, don’t get the vaporfly next %.
yeah it’s about my feet being sore afterwards I am still at 190 and that’s.a lot of weight to land on for 26 miles, I have a neutral gait with high arches if that matters.
This was just about 2 weeks ago and I had some major achilles pain afterwards so I took some time off. I ran for the first time since then yesterday and again tonight and those have been just about my best 2 runs since starting training. That forced time off was really nice.
I'm redeveloping asthma or something? I haven't had to use an inhaler or albuterol treatment since I was a kid, now I'm suffering from wheezing, coughing, and tightness of breath after soccer matches. Setting up a dr appt to be sure it isn't something deeper but I'm taking a break for a bit from the running as much as possible. Tears me up inside.
I’ve got a 10 mile race tomorrow morning. I’ve been sick all week and am currently experiencing insomnia. This one’s going to be interesting.
ran a 3:15 marathon 10 months ago and have barely run since and gained 20 lbs and i'm a lot slower now fuck me 5mins away from boston qualifier it's time to get back at it
Hitting the trails tomorrow to break in some new Salomon shoes. Anyone tried the Sense Pro 3s? That’s what I got. Hoping to put in at least 15 miles. Have mainly been doing short runs on pavement lately due to my schedule and sporadic weather here. Can’t wait to get out there and change it up. I got Dead Horse 50 miler in Moab in 3 weeks. Been supplementing with a lot of stationary bike and stair master work while keeping it fairly light on the knees.
Daniel Ocean did 10 in my Vaporfly Next this morning. I absolutely loved them and it was the easiest 7:30 pace I've ever felt. I still think that you should try out the Peg Turbos if you're most focused on cushion and being pain free after 26.2
Thanks. I am under no delusion that I’ll be able to run under 4 so I don’t need anything for speed. Cushion has always been my major issue/need.
Running is so damn frustrating. Was running the best I have in my life, averages were around 8:45 for 6 miles, was getting under 8 for a mile. Pulled something in my Achilles Monday and it’s been tough sledding ever since. Feels like it’s getting better after today’s run. Thinking about going with the brooks glycerin over getting another pair of ghosts. I really like the ghosts but would prefer I little more cushion.
Can confirm Salomon Sense Pro 3s are legit for trails. Had a lot of mud out there this morning after a quick snowstorm a few days ago and they performed beautifully. 18.5 miles done.
Did someone say they have Brooks Pureflows? Any idea how they compare to the Ghost 11 & 12? I’m looking for something light to go with my Ghost 12s. Thinking about the Pureflows of the new Kinvaras for shorter, faster runs and race days. Had a pair of Nikes that were light and recently used them again on vacation. They felt great on short runs but have no cushioning at my weight for longer runs.
I’ve always run in pure flows. I love them but wanted a change. Went with the Altra Escalante 1.5 and they feel a lot lighter than the pure flows. No idea how the compare with the Ghosts but this site was pretty helpful. https://runrepeat.com/. All that being said, I would definitely recommend the pure flows if you want a neutral light weight shoe. I’ve done a marathon and four half’s in them with no issue.