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Shoe question...

guest — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:03:28 GMT

I run in whatever comfortable shoes I can find on the bargain table. Usually I limit it to Mizuno and Asics though. I don't really care about what "type" of shoes they are; just as long as they are comfortable. That got me through 4 marathons last year and 14 in the last 4 years.

running first thing in the morning on an empty stomach

guest — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:15:50 GMT

When I had to run early in the morning, I always ran on an empty stomach. Just a little water before I was out the door. This included long runs of up to 20 miles and hard tempo runs. I experienced no adverse affects. I wasn't (and don't) run to lose weight.

I think if you aren't hungry, you are fine.

Good first time Ironman races

guest — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:59:28 GMT

Look at the HITS triathlon series. Friendly on the wallet and you won't have to swim with 2,000 of your closest friends. Crowds and support won't be as big though if you think you'll need that.

Question About Improvement

guest — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:56:49 GMT

I second what Ron said. Definitely going faster in practice will help you with going faster in races. Do interval work in all three disciplines. You should be able to handle it now that you have a few years of endurance work under your belt.

Fighting Bad MoJo in The Pool

guest — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:53:43 GMT

4-6 days a week is a lot. Maybe 3-4 days with something else on the others? Walking, weights, etc. Otherwise, yeah, mix it up. Doing different stuff helps.

Normal pace slowing down at peak of Marathon training normal?!

guest — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:06:32 GMT

Your "perceived" level of exertion can be misleading and can vary from run to run. A heart rate monitor will be more accurate in telling you your true exertion. You may think you are running normally but your heart rate may be much lower than normal.

Also, your training plan, as all will, has a rest week for you. You should have a lower mileage week every 3-4 weeks. Just gives you a break instead of building mileage all the time.

Starting the year off confused...

guest — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:02:01 GMT

If you want to run faster, you have to run faster. So yeah, at least one work out per week (maybe 2) run at a faster than normal pace (after a warm up). You may only get 2 miles in at first but build from there. In another workout, run slower but longer, time and distance. This will build up your endurance for the 10k. Run 4 times a week if possible.

Weekend from H#LL

guest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:30:56 GMT

You definitely have to do them both. With proper training it shouldn't be a problem and you are an experienced marathoner. They won't be PB's but you'll have fun and a great story.

6 weeks between marathons?

guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:15:37 GMT

6 weeks is PLENTY of time to recover and run another. It all depends on your pace and what you put into the first one. Use it as a long training run and take it easy being sure to stay hydrated and fueled up along the way (helps in recovery). Although if condiitions are perfect for the first one I still think you could go for your personal best and still be recovered by 6 weeks for the next one. Also, the more training miles you are able to get in the better your body will be able to handle the distance and recovery. I once did 5 marathons in 5 months and think you should be able to handle it.

Re: GPS use while swimming

guest — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:51:02 GMT

If you make it, they will buy it. However, I use my garmin under my swim cap and it works very well.