DeacHawk
Punishingly Intricate
marathon training officially began today. nothing much to add but pumped to finally get going with it. looking forward to some insane speed sessions in the next few months
I HATE RUNNING!
Unfortunately, I can't get out of it due to the Army PT test. Today, after shamming out of running all last week, I did 4 x 800m, 8:00 min pace today. I walked 400m after each interval at a pace that was about 1:1.25 (work:rest) based on time.
My PT test goal is 14:15 or less in the 2 mile run, and I'd like to run a 5k this summer under 23:00, since I'm essentially forced to run. All very do-able if I can get through the mental hurdles.
As a side note, my knees hurt more when I run than when I'm strictly lifting weights, but enough of the bitching. Hopefully this thread can become a training log for me. Next run is Wednesday - 3 miles.
Ascics. I'm due for an upgrade, so the shoes may be contributing some to the knee pain.
old shoes will definitely do it, i'd also highly recommend (as i'm sure others will as well) that if you've not already, go get evaluated and fit for a shoe that specifically goes w/ your stride and running style. Asics tend to have a really heavy cushion and lots of support, and not everyone needs that much support; it can actually throw off what your body naturally wants to do in-stride and knock your knees out of alignment as you run. :shrug:
Did any of the five fingers runners make their way over here?
My mileage has been decimated as I make the transition. I've been out four times with them on and each time I have done less.
My first run was all pavement. I realized that was a terrible idea and am probably lucky that I didn't get injured. Since then I've been sticking to mostly grass.
My legs are just plain getting tired much quicker. I think I probably need to just stop running in shoes and just focus on five finger workouts.
I've also shortened my stride considerably which has messed with my breathing.
First post on the new board!
Did my second half marathon yesterday at Wrightsville Beach. Wanted to pace at 8:00-8:05. Started out slow at the start due to heavy traffic but caught up by mile 1 to be right on pace. Between mile 2 and mile 2.5 I realized I was going to be able to bust it out. Ended up averaging 7:56/mile up until mile 7, held that pace until about mile 9/10, picked it up to around 7:45 and a 7:35 before finishing the last 1.1 strong. Ended up with a chip time of 1:43:01 (7:52/mile). Last year's half was 1:48:34 (8:18/mi) so I was quite pleased with the progress. Age group results aren't out yet but I'd say I'm in the top 15-20 of my age group so pretty happy with that too.
Only disappointment, I didn't catch Bill Rodgers (now age 63) who finished at 1:40:21. He's still going strong.
Anyone enjoy trail running? i've been running the trails here in GSO a bit and it's so much more fun than pounding the pavement.
Planning on the Warrior Dash in Huntersville at end of summer.