28-09-2010, 07:46 AM,
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RE: The rest of 2010 - between marathons
(27-09-2010, 08:32 AM)marathondan Wrote: (27-09-2010, 08:02 AM)Mid Life Crisis Man Wrote: ... so you'd be on target for about a 3h30 marathon, yes? Maybe better?! I'm far happier to sit in the "competent fun runner" category.
I think you're comfortably out of the 'fun runner' zone MD (although there's no reason not to have fun at your level). Sub 45 10K is entering a different realm. I've run the Dorney course and can attest to the brutality of ther headwind. How is it that headwinds hit us like someone thwapping us with a sheet of thin plywood yet we can't ever feel the (undeniable) benefit of the tailwind? Curious.
The rising temperature gauge on the turn-around resonates with me. You can be almost numb with col running into the win yet if the sun's out as soon as you turn 'whoosh!' up to regulo 3 and Lord, here comes the flood.
Terrific work Dan. I'm convinced you can achieve 3:30 (ish) for the big one without an unduly punitive/ socially crippling training schedule. The key is the intensity of the long runs - I reckon 2 or 3 good sessions in the week, Fartlek, hill reps and a recovery run - plus improving time/ distance work on the long runs will get you there. Rest (and minimal muscle injury) is as important as tough sessions.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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04-10-2010, 11:51 AM,
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marathondan
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RE: The rest of 2010 - between marathons
(27-09-2010, 12:10 PM)glaconman Wrote: This can land you in deep water if you don't have the miles in your legs.
Interesting point (with which I agree). Over 10K , for me the lungs are definitely the limiting factor. I experienced hardly any soreness in the days after the race, despite my post-run stretching being limited to a brisk walk back to the car. For a half marathon, particularly over hilly terrain, it's more likely to be the other way round. At longer distances, the third factor of general fatigue comes into play.
Indeed, maybe 10 miles would be a good compromise, where both factors are closely balanced.
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19-11-2010, 09:14 PM,
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RE: The rest of 2010 - between marathons
(18-11-2010, 10:20 PM)marathondan Wrote: Have just signed up for Janathon. I don't think I'll manage to run every day for a month (nor do I really want to), but at least I will be into proper training by then.
I think the "blog every day" part of it sounds harder than the exercise, MD. Best of luck with that! "Run every day" for me would have to include running for the train to have any chance of completing a whole month, and even then...
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21-11-2010, 03:17 PM,
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RE: The rest of 2010 - between marathons
(19-11-2010, 09:14 PM)Mid Life Crisis Man Wrote: (18-11-2010, 10:20 PM)marathondan Wrote: Have just signed up for Janathon. I don't think I'll manage to run every day for a month (nor do I really want to), but at least I will be into proper training by then.
I think the "blog every day" part of it sounds harder than the exercise, MD. Best of luck with that! "Run every day" for me would have to include running for the train to have any chance of completing a whole month, and even then...
It sounds fantastic, Dan. It is a good way to be motivated. Besides, you can do a different exercise every day such as swimming, cycling, walking, etc.
Best of luck!
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21-11-2010, 05:12 PM,
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ladyrunner
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RE: The rest of 2010 - between marathons
Looks like fun Dan - but I'm not tempted
It will be interesting reading your blog everyday.
Julie
Almeria Half Marathon 2017
The Grizzly 2017
That's it for now!!
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