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November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy 11/2 - 4.49 - Easy 11/3 - 6.49 - Easy 11/4 - 5.21 - Easy 11/7 - 6.21 - Easy 11/9 - 6.21 - Easy Total - 33.43 of 150 I didn't run Tuesday not knowing how bad the lines would be at the polls, which turned out not bad at all when I went early on. Didn't even think to take some…

@MNLittleFinn I've found the running sleeves do nothing for me as far as calf soreness, ect. They do keep my legs a bit warm when the temps get into that weird temp range of too cold for shorts but too warm for the tights. DO NOT get them too tight, they are a PIA getting on when you get the right size, probably impossible…

I jog on hill repeats, most of the time the hr recovers on downhills quickly if you use a long enough hill.

@Stoshew71 I hit 70 or close a few times last year, but nowhere near the volume of running per month. I went 240ish last year peak, and a tad over 300 this year with a few other 280's. I do think his more advanced stuff has assumptions you've been in the ballpark of what's scheduled however. My plan this summer was a Pete…

I increased from 40 miles a week to a peak of 74 over about 20-22 weeks from this spring to late summer. It's been a while since I've completely read the book but his plans typically increase a couple miles a week through the 14-16 weeks before you taper. I've never used one of his plans but I know @lporter229 has.

November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy 11/2 - 4.49 - Easy 11/3 - 6.49 - Easy 11/4 - 5.21 - Easy 11/7 - 6.21 - Easy Total - 27.22 of 150 I blew off weekend running partly due to sick kids on Saturday, and the time change on Sunday with the twins awaking at a mind numbing 4:30 AM ready to go hard for the day. Our…

It's called 80/20 for a reason. You need that 20% to keep the aerobic engine fine tuned. At 30-40 miles a week you are only looking at (1) 6-8 mile session of faster running. Make sure that session has a defined purpose and stick to it. A tempo run at goal HMP is not going to hurt you one bit in what you are trying to…

Word! Playing legos with the kids seems like a better use of time than running 2 hours, but I know it needs to get done or it's pain train time once I decide on a race this spring.

November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy 11/2 - 4.49 - Easy 11/3 - 6.49 - Easy 11/4 - 5.21 - Easy Total - 21.01 of 150 Unremarkable run this morning. Hope to get in a few tomorrow and then do my first post marathon long run. I haven't gone over 7ish in almost a month. I'd like to get back to 40-45 miles a week, and…

I use the CEP recovery socks and they do help. If you can stand to wear socks to bed they really help. Typically I'll wear them after long runs for a few hours when I'm lounging around the house, but if I'm really training hard I'll wear them to bed as well after long mid week runs of 10+ miles. I've tried the sleeves to…

There is actually a half iron distance race called the Redman in OKC I believe. It's been held for several years in September, which is still pretty warm by the time you'd do the run. I guess my feeling is that if I'm going to do one, I'd want to say it was an Ironman event. *edit* after looking it up it's actually a bit…

November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy 11/2 - 4.49 - Easy 11/3 - 6.49 - Easy Total - 16 of 150 Thankfully fall weather returned this morning, instead of 72 degrees it was 52. The saying around Kansas is if you don't like the weather wait an hour, it will change. Our 7 day forecast says everyday will be a high of…

November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy 11/2 - 4.49 - Easy Total - 9.51 of 150 Summer running conditions returned this morning, 72 degrees with 90% humidity. Planned on getting 6 today but needed a few extra minutes since I forgot backpacks for the kids this morning and my wife would be mad at me if the kids didn't…

November Goal - 150 Miles 11/1 - 5.02 - Easy Total - 5.02 of 150 Easy one today to start off the month. As I was running through my hood this morning it was a challenge to not stop and pick up dropped candy on the side of the road, all that extra chocolaty running fuel just sitting there all sad. I don't think in my day…

Been a tad delinquent posting runs here. Ended with just shy of 109 miles this month, the fewest miles since January. I did however feel like I need a break after the marathon early in the month. I'm still way ahead of my yearly goal of 2k miles, which currently stands at 1885 miles. I'm officially getting back on the…

That is some serious truth right there. My 1st & 2nd attempts both had 4 runs of 18+, this time I had 4 runs of 20+ and 4 runs of 18 or 19. Shortest Long run of the plan pre-taper was 15, in week 1.

@MobyCarp I'll let my cooking ignorance shine here, I had no idea there was white pepper. I actually had to Google it cause I was certain it was a joke to use salt.

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy 10/11 - 3.31 Recovery 10/14 - 2.0 Treadmill - Strength Training Warmup 10/15 - 5.02 Easy 10/18 - 7.02 Easy 10/19 - 5.02 Easy Total…

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy 10/11 - 3.31 Recovery 10/14 - 2.0 Treadmill - Strength Training Warmup 10/15 - 5.02 Easy 10/18 - 7.02 Easy Total 70.68 of 140 Miles…

@mmteixeira I'm a heal striker as well. I typically wear a structured shoe to help with my pronation. I've had training sessions with an elite runner to try and help with this issue but some people are just heal strikers. The more you can work on shortening your stride and increasing your cadence, the more likely you are…

@RunRachelleRun Is this your first half? If it is I'd error on the side of caution concerning paces. I went over the half portion of results from my race last week, and a good portion of those who finished in the 2:30 - 3:00 range slowed considerably on the back side. Logic says they went out too fast and bonked. Ideally…

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy 10/11 - 3.31 Recovery 10/14 - 2.0 Treadmill - Strength Training Warmup 10/15 - 5.02 Easy Total 63.66 of 140 Miles Warmer humid…

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy 10/11 - 3.31 Recovery 10/14 - 2.0 Treadmill - Strength Training Warmup Total 58.64 of 140 Miles Did some Elliptical the other day and…

@MNLittleFinn I think for your first marathon even with 18, 20 or 22 mile long run the last part of the race will suck. I did 2 20's my first time around and still really struggled from 21 on. The second time I did more miles still doing 2 20's and really struggled from 21 on. This time around I did 2 20's, a 21 & 22 but…

My plan had 17 miles for a long run 2 weeks out, with 13 the week before. 13 miles 2 weeks out wouldn't be a stretch at all, especially if your mom isn't very fast. :) you'd most likely be coming off a 20 miler 3 weeks out.

@kristinegift A few weeks ago I had a evening interval run that went into dusk. Right as it was getting dark I inhaled what had to be a June bug because I nearly choked to death. Guess bugs are an occupational hazzard with running.

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy 10/11 - 3.31 Recovery Total 56.64 of 140 Miles Today I was a little more sore than yesterday, but still feeling really good…

10/1 - 2.08 Easy 10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM 10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM 10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP 10/6 - 5.13 Easy 10/7 - 5.25 Easy 10/9 - 26.53 Prairie Fire Marathon 10/10 - 1.12 Super Easy Total 53.33 of 140 Miles Woke today and felt remarkably well. Very little soreness in the legs, mostly sore in the upper body area. I…

@lporter229 rookie mistake You can in garmin connect as well. There is a little pencil looking thing in the top right corner.

@_nikkiwolf_ Taper is your friend. Not only will you be super rested, but your energy stores will be topped off and race day adrenaline will help carry you. Everyone has doubts that they can get there, but if you put in the time going into it, you'll make it.