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Yep. You can run on PF if you can tolerate the pain. Rest doesn't help because that tension exists at rest and warming up the surrounding muscles, be it from exercise or just from walking around on it, releases some of the tension on the fascia. The goal is to get enough flexibility in the calf muscle that it doesn't pull…

I doubt the volunteers will ever be compensated, but anything that paints CGI in a bad light is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. I'd like to see them disappear forever. Before CGI, you could run a well supported marathon for $55. Not any more.

I have a Petzal. Don't recall which model, but it is lightweight and gives off plenty of light.

I totally missed the osis part.

You are assuming an accurate diagnosis of the tissue. Many practitioners will through an -itis on any soft tissue injury where some inflammation is present. This could be more of an inflammation of the tissue surrounding the tendon, not the tendon itself.

This is actually the SOP for ART providers. Continue to run during treatment and watch for the improvements.

Since you did MP in the 22, I'd do the 18 at LSD. I also think it's important to keep that MP work closer to race day.

Awesome! Never underestimate the power of aerobic training!

Too many unknown variables to give you a solid answer. Losing 5 pounds in 10 days if you weigh 275 is a lot different than losing 5 pounds in 10 days if you weight 130. That being said, it's likely that the "weight" you have lost is water and glycogen. A true weight lose of a pound a week is pretty standard suggestion,…

Depends on the shoe and your running form. I get about 500 miles on mine before I start to feel the lack of cushioning (they still look brand new as I only use them for running). I have a friend who is more of a toe/forefoot runner and she has to replace her shoes around 250 miles.

Wear it upside down on your wrist?

3 weeks out, same volume. 2 weeks out, cut volume by 1/3. 1 week out, cut volume by additional 1/3. For the long runs, I'd do the 18, then the 12, but do 3 to 5 of the 12 at MP.

I would find another doctor. There are plenty of people your weight and heavier that are running all the time.

Rarely do I ever take water. Only if it's very hot and humid and I'm doing 18 or more. I routinely do long runs of 18+ miles with no water or fuel. The body is designed to handle this. It's more about personal preference than anything else.

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That's the guiding principle behind Lydiard training, upon which nearly all modern distance running programs are based. It's not just me suggesting it. It's a tried and true formula that produces consistent results. Sure, the OP might be able to get down to 6:00 quicker doing intervals without the proper base (or maybe…

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Don't try to do the math. Use a calculator. Somebody has already done the math for you. https://www.runningahead.com/tools/calculators

Races of 800m or greater are considered distance races.

Kudos to you!

I run no fewer than 6 days a week and sometimes 10 runs per week (3 doubles). I do NOT recommend this for you, OP. Someone suggested a few shorter runs during the week. I think this is a great idea. Starting out, running easy and short every other day is a good way to allow the body to become accustomed to the rigors of…

I know, right?

Amen! Pass the ice pack! :)

What do you mean by this? Are you saying you ran three miles easy and then ran one fast? Because jogging is running. Just a little confused by what you mean.

This is all well and good, but without the proper aerobic base to support it, it's not going to be that big a help. Building aerobic base is going to give the OP the most bang for the buck.The culmination of easy miles will drive the pace down. The mile is, after all, still a distance race and is about 94% aerobic.

How do we know that this puppy wasn't behind an Invisible fence and just sitting there obediently waiting for her owner to come back in the yard? Too many variables that only the OP knows and the woman in question. How about we focus less on what many have perceived to be uncool actions and focus on the OPs desire to run a…

I'm 46 and have been running for about 11 years. I haven't set a PR this year, but I'm not sure if that's because I've reached my fullest potential or because I've gained some weight (10+ pounds, which is like 7% for me). My progression moved really quickly for about the first 8 years and then the margins of the PR's got…

Where you are in your training, it would be more beneficial to do 20 or 18 but don't do the second run. Unless you have been doing doulbes this whole training phase, otherwise, don't start them now. That little 2 mile run won't do much good but has the potential to do harm. Skip it. Are you following a training plan? Taper…

I believe, and many very good coaches agree with me :laugh: , that you only need two speed related elements during base phase. A weekly tempo run (not the whole run, but 20 to 40 minutes of a mid length run, like a 7 or 8 miler) and a set of strides once per week, something like 6 to 10 repeats of 100 meters or 20 seconds.…