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runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

Dec 20, 2007 10:36 PM

F/W/S Marathon Trainers Thread - Week of October 29

New York, Manchester and Elyria are underway. Fleet feet to all.

Richmond is next....Good luck.

At the end of the month I will catalog the Fall races under a separate thread so our list gets a bit shorter again.

I hope everyone is enjoying nice crisp temps and the daylight that will be eluding us soon!
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IN THE BOOKS:

Grandmas - 6/16
RunForFun - 2:47 2:50:00[/URL" target="_blank">

Foot Traffic Flat - 7/4
bhearn - 3:12 3:20:31[/URL" target="_blank">

San Francisco - 7/29
Dr. Wu - 3:35 3:48:08[/URL" target="_blank">

Lehigh River Relay - 9/9
loopy - 2:59:59 3:02:50 [/URL" target="_blank">

Adirondack - 9/16
Dr. Wu - 3:35 3:39:14[/URL" target="_blank">

Omaha - 9/23
Travis Hubbard - 2:45-2:50
tonya921 - 3:39:59 3:22:40[/URL" target="_blank">

Akron 9/29
mrinertia - 3:59:59 4:52:02[/URL" target="_blank">

Toronto Waterfront - 9/30
DanMoriarity - 2:59:59 3:00:10.3[/URL" target="_blank">

Berlin
uli - 2:36 2:39[/URL" target="_blank">

St. George - 10/06
Johnny J - 2:59:59 2:44[/URL" target="_blank">

Chicago - 10/07
AndyHass - 2:28:38 - scrapped - life got in the way
jakey - 3:15
JSM - 2:22 DNF to compete later
jtv - 3:15 4:43
sack77 - 3:59:59 4:49[/URL" target="_blank">
tramirez - 2:59:59
92heelgrad - 3:20 3:30:23[/URL" target="_blank">

Lakefront - 10/7
RunForFun - 2:44 - out for injury

Mohawk Hudson Marathon - 10/7
Dr. Wu - 3:24:59 3:29:05[/URL" target="_blank">

Portland (OR) - 10/7
Zoomharp 3:59 4:17[/URL" target="_blank">
bhearn - 3:10 3:08:50[/URL" target="_blank">

Sacramento - 10/7
GoDawgGo - 2:59:59 3:01:37[/URL" target="_blank">

Steamtown - 10/7
runawayjesse - 3:25 3:50:47[/URL" target="_blank">
willamona - 3:45 4:08[/URL" target="_blank">
rootsrunner - 3:03-3:08 3:16:27[/URL" target="_blank">

Twin Cities - 10/7
joplus - 3:09:59 DNF to compete later[/URL" target="_blank">
runninlaw - 3:25 3:53:27[/URL" target="_blank">
doctster - 3:15:59 3:23[/URL" target="_blank">
Fast Like the Wind - training run DNF to compete later[/URL" target="_blank">
stepstep - 3:00 3:28[/URL" target="_blank">

Baystate - 10/14
joev9 - 3:15:59 3:23:01[/URL" target="_blank">
Gazelle2007 - 3:10:00 3:11:17[/URL" target="_blank">

Long Beach, CA - 10/14
DAVIDR262 -3:20
arc918 -3:20

Breakers Marathon - Newport - 10/20
wheaton - 3:10?
Penikese - 3:10 3:08:41[/URL" target="_blank">
bhearn - 3:19:10[/URL" target="_blank">

Columbus - 10/21
thereshegoes - 3:09:59 3:10:15[/URL" target="_blank">
Mailbox Head - 3:09:59 3:39:33[/URL" target="_blank">
eyates73 - 3:10

Des Moines - 10/21
bowulf - 3:55:00 4:34:48[/URL" target="_blank">

Eurasia - 10/28
oguzkesimli - 3:05 3:40:31[/URL" target="_blank">

Cape Cod 10/28
maratacious - 2:50
bhearn - 3:19:05[/URL" target="_blank">

Grand Rapids - 10/28
corland14 - 3:40-3:45 3:48:35[/URL" target="_blank">
rootsrunner - 3:05 3:04:07[/URL" target="_blank">
runninlaw - 3:25-3:30 3:26:30[/URL" target="_blank">

Marine Corps - 10/28
Fast Like the Wind - 3:30 3:52:57[/URL" target="_blank">
Shera2316 - 3:59:59
tss1202 - finish/TBD
gregw - 3:15:59 3:27:32[/URL" target="_blank">
willamona - pacer - 4:52[/URL" target="_blank">

Dublin - 10/29
deco - 3:00 2:58[/URL" target="_blank">
uli f - 2:36 - out rocked a 2:39 at Berlin[/URL" target="_blank">

Elyria - 11/4
cowardlylion - 3:15:59

Manchester marathon - 11/4
roadrunner262 - 2:30 - 2:40
cookie74 - 3:45 3:41:39[/URL" target="_blank">

iUWR Marathon, Seattle - 11/4
bhearn 3:13:45[/URL" target="_blank"> - includes recap of 4 marathons in 5 weeks

New York - 11/4
Warrior1971 - 2:27:59
teek - no goal stated
BrianMcN - 2:39 2:47

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UP NEXT:

Richmond - 11/10
HOSS1961 - 3:50:00
goldpoint - no goal stated

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DOWN THE PIPELINE:

Philly - 11/18
dzillas - 3:15
Schnakees - 2:55
Dr. Wu - 3:24:59
rbbmoose - 2:45
wayfool - 2:55
jtv - 3:15

NCR Trail Marathon - 11/24
gregw - 3:15:59

Memphis - 12/1
spkoest - 3:08:00

California International 12/2
afletche - no goal yet - scrapped until London in spring

Tuscon - 12/2
Downhill Racer - 3:10-3:17

Huntsville - 12/8
tuscaloosarunner - TBD - scrapped due to injury

Jacksonville - 12/16
joplus - 3:10
JSM - 2:26-2:28
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WINTER AND SPRING RACES:

1/12 & 1/13 - Goofy Challenge
Loopy - Half: 130; Full: 3:10

2/16 - Myrtle Beach
Doctster - 3:15
bigdave10000 - 3:19:59
92heelgrad - 3:20

2/17 - National Breast Cancer Marathon
Runninlaw - training run

4/21 - Boston
dcv2002 - 2:59:59

5/4 - BMO Vancouver
nocknee - TBD - first marathon

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joplus

294 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

1. Nov 4, 2007 10:07 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.

Yesterday we had a real-live cool front come through, with morning temps around 60, yay!

M: 8mi (9:25)
T: AM 11mi incl 6x600 (2:13 avg), PM 3mi (9:17)
W: AM 8mi (9:24), PM 3mi (8:44)
R: 12mi (8:13) incl 2x1.5mi (6:57, 6:56 pace) last 4mi
F: AM 9.12mi (9:10), PM 3mi (9:25) under the influence of soda; please don't try this unless you are racing against me
Sa: 6.5mi (9:05), 61F, ahhh
Su: 18.5mi (7:19) incl 6x.5mi bridge repeats w/ very fast running-club friend

total: 82.1 miles

I'm really happy with this week. Thursday's medium-long run could have gone better; I was tired but probably should have pushed either harder or longer. I'll make that a goal this week. This morning's long run on the bridge made me very happy.

gregw070

250 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Nov 4, 2007 12:31 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Good luck to all those racing.

Put me back on the board, please. I'm signed up for the NCR trail marathon[/URL" target="_blank"> on 11/24. Goal again is 3:15:59 (as it will be until I BQ). Realistically though, I might back off earlier than 18 this time if I know it isn't going to happen.

(last Sunday was MCM)
M, Tu, We - Rest
Th - 6.6 (9:13mm/138bpm)
Fr - 8.2 (8:59/139)
Sa - 4.2 (9:30/139) - I'm always much slower on the treadmill
Su - 13.6 (8:42/150)

My pace/heart rate was bad all week. Hopefully it's just recovery. I feel like I lost my mojo and I'd like it back. I have the dumbest thing bothering me now: a blister/callus thingy on my right pinky toe. Ouchy.

32.6 miles, 4h53m, 8:58 avg pace, 143 bpm avg hr

dcv2002

260 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Nov 4, 2007 3:37 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Since its now a FWS training thread and today was the first official day of my Daneils 24-week training plan for Boston you can add me. I also need to lose about 10-14 lbs.

BOSTON, 4/21, 2:59:59

I've run one marathon before NYC 06 in 3:06. This past week was:

Sun: 19.5mi @ 8:36 (AHR 146)
Mon: Off
Tue: 11.0mi @ 8:42 (AHR 143)
Wed: 7.02mi @ 8:38 (AHR 139)
Thu: 12.15mi@8:19mi (AHR 150) 5x0.59mi uphill 0.72 downhill
Fri: 11.0mi @ 8:34 (AHR 143)
Sat: Off (OT Trials)

Week: 60.7mi, 8:34mi

bhearn

430 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Nov 4, 2007 4:10 PM

in response to: runninlaw

My week:

M: off
Tu: off
W: 5 recovery
Th: off
F: 7 general aerobic
Sa: off
Su: iUWR Marathon, Seattle, 3:13:45. 1OA!

True, it was a small race (27, I think). But I had to really earn it. Very fun and very satisfying. Way faster than I planned to run. I think for this one I will write an RR.

And yes, this the end! No more marathons for a while.

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

5. Dec 20, 2007 10:36 PM

in response to: runninlaw

quote:<HR>Originally posted by bhearn:
My week:

M: off
Tu: off
W: 5 recovery
Th: off
F: 7 general aerobic
Sa: off
Su: iUWR Marathon, Seattle, 3:13:45. 1OA!

True, it was a small race (27, I think). But I had to really earn it. Very fun and very satisfying. Way faster than I planned to run. I think for this one I will write an RR.

And yes, this the end! No more marathons for a while.<HR>

I sense that we will need to stage a serious intervention soon!

Seriously --> Holy ****! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! A huge win!!!

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runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

6. Dec 20, 2007 10:36 PM

in response to: runninlaw

joplus - Very nice job. I am continually impressed with how you are able to run all of your long runs so close to race pace! I bet you could click off marathons like bhearn!

gregw - I will update. GOOD LUCK! I laughed when I saw your training - for some reason I am always WAY slower on the TM too. Heal that toe up....

dcv - nice to have our first Boston trainer!!

OK, my week = SLOTH. I did little to nothing. I am loosly following Pfitz's recovery schedule. It is amazing how used to constantly running you get. I feel like it has been a month since Grand Rapids. All in all I am feeling good, but the top of my L foot feels bruised after runs. I definitely need some good down time to recover before I figure out my next goals. I also need to get back into pilates/situps/etc. every day. But for now, I enjoyed a week of nada.

M - rest
T - rest
W - 3.75 recovery
R - off
F - 4.25 recovery
Sa - rest
Su - 8 easy on the trail with DH. ALso did pilates, situps, pushups and upper body weights

Total: 16 miles

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Guest

7. Nov 4, 2007 6:38 PM

in response to: runninlaw

All mine were easy runs - No watch, but definately really slow
M-5
T-7
W-9
TH-5
FR-11
SA-6
SU-14

Week Total of 57 easy miles for the 1st week back after my 8 week lay off for hip flexor problems.

Good running to all -

loopy069

238 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Nov 5, 2007 7:58 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Wow Bhearn! Way to go! Hope things went well for everyone else who raced this past weekend.

GregW - best of luck with the NCRT marathon -- I did the MCM/NCRT combo in 2005 and it worked out well -- I really like the NCRT course and atmosphere. I would definitely like to do that one again.

Not much of a week for me:
M: 45 mins trails
T: 55 mins trails
W: 50 mins trails
T: 55 mins trails
F: 55 mins trails
S: 11 mi @ 8:20
S: OFF

Was planning to go longer on Saturday, but my knee was bothering me and I just felt blah, so I cut it short. Plus I wanted to watch the webcast of the OT -- but couldn't get the webcast and had to settle for the highlights on NBC later... I thought about trying to do another medium-long run on Sunday, but woke up feeling yucky again so called it off. Had a great trail run this morning though so hopefully this week will be better...

Mark Bourgeault

11 posts since
Oct 4, 2007

9. Nov 5, 2007 8:00 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Ran the Manchester City Marathon on Sunday. It was my first race over a 10k. I spent the last three weeks obsessing over nutrition, pace, gear, pace, logistics, pace, etc. I cannot thank my family enough for putting up with me.

The weather was perfect. The course was hilly with climbs and descents in each half of the race. I thought that support was good and in spite of the many turns, and the course was on a whole well marked with a few exceptions.

I stuck to my race plan within 2 minutes, despite the course. I was cheerful all the way to mile 23, when my left HAMSTRING told ME how fast it wanted me to go. I hit thost last miles wihtout walking in 8:50, 9:03 and 8:58. Frankly I was afraid to stop, because I thought I wouldn't be able to start again.

Since this is not a race report...3:41:39, 126/517OA, 16/45 for M3034 age group.

Pleased as punch with the whole thing.

pass2086

88 posts since
Sep 30, 2007

10. Nov 5, 2007 8:05 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Congratulations, bhearn! You're going to be doing one of those 50 marathons in 50 days things any day now, I can tell. Any news on how the other marathons over the weekend went? (BTW, I can't get over the Olympic trials and how easy Ryan Hall made it look.)

My week started strong, took a dip due to a little excessive fatigue and overtraining, and then got back on track at the end. Love the cooler weather!

M - 5.6 m (8:12)
T - 11 m with 5 m tempo (6:39 for tempo)
W - 8.25 m (8:03)
Th - 3 easy (8:30)
F - 5 easy (8:36)
S - off
Su - 21.4 (8:17)

Total - 54.2

Didn't take any food on the long run and paid the price with extra leg pain and some nausea afterwards, but I figure my body got a crash course in better fat-burning. Oh well.

Fast Like the Wind

33 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Nov 5, 2007 9:26 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Haven't posted in a while, but I finished in 3:52:57 at MCM last weekend. Not what I was shooting for (3:30) but given I had a calf strain that cost me the last 1-2 weeks prior to my taper and ended up with a head cold the week of the marathon, probably what I should have expected. I was on pace through about 18 and was still at 3:40 until mile 24, when I crashed real hard and ended up walking most of the last 1.5 miles.

Now it's recovery time and need to get my scheduled lined up for next season.

Bigdave10000

87 posts since
Oct 22, 2007

12. Nov 5, 2007 9:45 AM

in response to: runninlaw

The first half of the week went well. This was my fourth week of Daniels' Plan A, a cutback week of 53 miles. HRmax 185

Sun 5.9 miles 8:36 138

Mon Q1( 5 x 5 min T, 1 min recv + 60 min E) 14.2 8:02 146 My tempo pace was all over the place. I need to start doing these workouts on the track instead of a bike path with rolling hills. Tempo intervals paces were 7:17 155, 7:02 158, 6:59 160, 6:56 163, 6:54 164.

Tues AM 5.1 8:37 138 PM 3.0 8:10 143
Weds 6.0 8:26 139

Thurs Q2 ( 5 x 1K, 3 min recv) 3.1 8:17 141 workout was a bust. Drove to the track, did 1 interval in 3:50 and then quit due to GI issues. ****** off, no more beer and wings the night before a Quality workout lol.

Fri 10.4 8:25 140
Sat 7.2 8:38 138

54.9 miles for the week.

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Brian McN

240 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Nov 5, 2007 10:49 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Ran a 2:47 in New York. Not what I wanted but it was an amazing experience. I'll report back tomorrow with a race report.

HOSS1961026

41 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Nov 5, 2007 11:32 AM

in response to: runninlaw

Only did 25 miles...taper city but good intensity
Wednesday- 5 miles @8:30 (Lake Michigan Chigago Run)
Thursday- 7 miles @ 8:30
Saturday- 8 Miles @ 8:10
Sunday- 4 miles @ 8:20

I have 3 short runs this week; 3,4,2 miles respectively and then racing on Saturday...nervous as a cat in a rocking chair factory...lol. I feel ready and the legs feel good...I am just ready to race.

Great race bhearn!

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