Running

RhodyRams · Jul 12, 2015

7 miles this morning...1:14 minutes

have an application for a half marathon right on my 50th Birthday, and some friends who will do it with me. I have set a goal for 2 ours, but starting to think it is unrealistic. But I am pushing on !!!!

dieterbrock · Jul 13, 2015

RhodyRams said:
7 miles this morning...1:14 minutes

have an application for a half marathon right on my 50th Birthday, and some friends who will do it with me. I have set a goal for 2 ours, but starting to think it is unrealistic. But I am pushing on !!!!

Whatever time you finish in, will be your PR!!
When is the race?

RhodyRams · Jul 13, 2015

dieterbrock said:
Whatever time you finish in, will be your PR!!
When is the race?

Is that runners code for " ain't no way you are going to finish in 2 hours"

Race isn't until end of October.. Plenty of time

dieterbrock · Jul 13, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Is that runners code for " ain't no way you are going to finish in 2 hours"

Race isn't until end of October.. Plenty of time

I didnt say that at all.
Runners code basically says that you shouldnt put time goals on your first long distance race, goal should just be to finish. And enjoy the ride
Actually check that, main goal should be to avoid injury.
Hopefully you'll follow a training program. If you are at 7 miles now, you are totally on track for a finish. Following a training program will let you know where you stand time wise
I'm in your corner man, look forward to hearing how you do!!!

dieterbrock · Jul 13, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Is that runners code for " ain't no way you are going to finish in 2 hours"

Race isn't until end of October.. Plenty of time

Further more....
I think you CAN break 2 hours.

http://www.marathonguide.com/fitnesscalcs/predictcalc.cfm

These calcualtors can be pretty good guides. A month or so ago you posted that you ran a trail 5k in 29:49. That equates to a 2:18 half marathon. That was on hills and you hadnt even begun to train. So yeah, I dont think 2 hours is unrealistic

Goose · Jul 13, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Is that runners code for " ain't no way you are going to finish in 2 hours"

Race isn't until end of October.. Plenty of time

Hahaha....that was a good one. I laughed pretty hard at that. I think you can do it. You would need a 9 min and 38 sec pace to get your 2 hours. You aren't that far off. Plus you will always run faster on race day but to echo dieter's statement just don't hurt yourself. However, finishing the race itself if a huge accomplishment and you will feel like a real champ.

dieterbrock · Jul 13, 2015

Goose said:
. You would need a 9 min and 38 sec pace to get your 2 hours. .

Got to go a little faster than that....

Goose · Jul 14, 2015

dieterbrock said:
Got to go a little faster than that....

I just used an on-line calculator to determine pace. What should it be?

RhodyRams · Jul 14, 2015

I figured around 9:10 a mile will do the trick

dieterbrock · Jul 14, 2015

RhodyRams said:
I figured around 9:10 a mile will do the trick

Yup. You can do it man.
If you have a local track that you can run on, you can do some speed work there.
Warm up with a mile jog, real slow. Then run some quarter mile repeats. Try to run a quarter mile in 2:15, then jog a quarter (or even walk a bit) repeat 4-5 times. Finish with a slow mile
Its a fun workout, and will build speed faster than you think

RhodyRams · Jul 14, 2015

dieterbrock said:
Yup. You can do it man.
If you have a local track that you can run on, you can do some speed work there.
Warm up with a mile jog, real slow. Then run some quarter mile repeats. Try to run a quarter mile in 2:15, then jog a quarter (or even walk a bit) repeat 4-5 times. Finish with a slow mile
Its a fun workout, and will build speed faster than you think

Thanks bud...will try that

dieterbrock · Jul 15, 2015

@RhodyRams

I like to follow training plans when I run marathons, but I'm not a huge fan of speed workouts on the track.
In fact, I dont like running on the track at all....

If you are like me, check out www.mapmyrun.com
Pretty easy was to map out a run where you can have some mileposts. I found a loop around my neighborhood thats exactly 1 mile long. I leave a water bottle at the half mile mark and run half fast, half slow.
Another run I enjoy doing, (but it requires owning a garmin or downloading an app that has GPS capability) I dont look at my watch for the entire run, but each mile I try to run faster than the previous one. I do that quite often while the speedwork shouldnt be done more than once a week, even every other.

@Goose Got any speed or training runs you like to do?

RhodyRams · Jul 15, 2015

I use the Samsung health app which gives me my splits every 1/2 mile, along with my avg pace and estimated time of completion.

There are no local tracks close by here, but down to the beach, along the beach road to the town beach parking lot, and back to my house is almost exactly 3.1 miles.

As I said, the app I use gives me my splits, so I use that to help me along. Have been trying to keep a steady pace as I go along, then pour it on for the last mile.

But really DB...thanks for the advice.

Goose · Jul 17, 2015

dieterbrock said:
@RhodyRams

@Goose Got any speed or training runs you like to do?

Dieter I am like you I don't particularly care for the track but if I do speed work I tend to do it on the track because it nice a flat and I don't have to contest with hills. I have a Garmin 410 watch so I can go anywhere and just run. If I am down in the city I try to run through historic neighborhoods. It is great scenery and a good distraction. I have a camel back I where when I run because I don't like to carry anything in my hands and I always have water. On shorter runs I try and pick up the pace and push my tempo to as close to race pace as I can get without exhausting myself. The long runs it is slow and study. I just try to find my groove and really settle in. I also like mixing in a hilly course at least once a week short or long to push the legs.

RhodyRams · Jul 23, 2015

Blessing of the Fleet 5k tonight.. 28:38

Goose · Jul 29, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Blessing of the Fleet 5k tonight.. 28:38

The man just cannot be stopped! Every time I turn around Rhody's running a faster 5k. Well done sir. Well done.

RhodyRams · Aug 2, 2015

Goose said:
The man just cannot be stopped! Every time I turn around Rhody's running a faster 5k. Well done sir. Well done.

Thanks @Goose LOL

Ran a 4 miler charity race today...36:29

dieterbrock · Aug 4, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Thanks @Goose LOL

Ran a 4 miler charity race today...36:29

Great job!
9:07 pace, do 13.1 at that pace and you're at 1:59:25....

You can do it!!!

RhodyRams · Sep 6, 2015

Ok guys, need some advice here. I have dropped almost 20 lbs that I can ill afford to lose. Down to about 150 on a 5 10 frame.Any advice on diets to keep weight on, Since I burn about 1000 calories per run, plus banging nails all day, and on an almost 3000 calorie diet as it is,I can't shove any more food in

CGI_Ram · Sep 7, 2015

RhodyRams said:
Ok guys, need some advice here. I have dropped almost 20 lbs that I can ill afford to lose. Down to about 150 on a 5 10 frame.Any advice on diets to keep weight on, Since I burn about 1000 calories per run, plus banging nails all day, and on an almost 3000 calorie diet as it is,I can't shove any more food in

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