Just need 20 more miles in two days for 100 miles

Freddie McFrugal wrote:

I can't believe that I just only need 20 more miles in two days to hit 100 miles! Just last year I couldn't even run consecutively for twenty minutes a day without a day. Ever since I ran a marathon 12 years ago when I was 19, I haven't been able to run without hurting somewhere. This is really nice that I have a chance to rack in lots of miles and actually see my potential.

I'm hoping to eventually get up to running 140 miles a week like runningart and HRE to see what I can do. But I think I'll stick around 100 for now as I think my body is telling me that's plenty for now.

You know how you kept getting injured before? That's going to happen again. You don't just casually jump to "sticking around 100" if you haven't been there before. Keep the mileage a bit lower and include quality. You'll be better off for it.

Freddie McFrugal wrote:

I can't believe that I just only need 20 more miles in two days to hit 100 miles! Just last year I couldn't even run consecutively for twenty minutes a day without a day. Ever since I ran a marathon 12 years ago when I was 19, I haven't been able to run without hurting somewhere. This is really nice that I have a chance to rack in lots of miles and actually see my potential.

I'm hoping to eventually get up to running 140 miles a week like runningart and HRE to see what I can do. But I think I'll stick around 100 for now as I think my body is telling me that's plenty for now.

You know how you kept getting injured before? That's going to happen again. You don't just casually jump to "sticking around 100" if you haven't been there before. Keep the mileage a bit - or in your case, a lot - lower and include quality. You'll be better off for it.

Slogging has never produced any good runners. You're most likely just another pu$$y who don't have gonads to run fast. What's your pr's?

This is exactly why American runners are mediocre.

I wasn't able to run consistently for over twenty minutes before from never having shoes that were right for me.

slow miles are for weaklings wrote:

Slogging has never produced any good runners. You're most likely just another pu$$y who don't have gonads to run fast. What's your pr's?

I started to run consistently over twenty minutes in June and at the end of June my 5k was 19:26. I'm an adult and don't have seasons of races that I need to prepare for every fall and spring. So, I'm looking at long time approach and I know that putting miles in my legs are the best way. Yea I'm slogging right now but eventually I'll get faster. I may not be talented as some here but I want to see my potential. Everyone here except for like two or three posters actually have talent to run professionally and make a decent living so you're slow too.

Also I'm not running in pain. I'm listening to my body and if I'm hurt, I won't run but I'm just slogging away so I've been fine so far. I'll try to continually post to update so if I get injured, I'll post.

My friend ran 100 miles the other week and posted it on facebook. No one cared cause he sucks at running. He's like a 3:05 marathoner, which is pretty mediocre. Point being, no one cares, bro.

dude, take the next two days off and repeat 80 next week in 7 days, then the next, then the next. Slowly your pace will get faster. Then add in a tempo run once a week then a workout. Make sure you do strides and drills as well a couple times a week. 100 miles a week is meaningless.

Moby Dick wrote:

My friend ran 100 miles the other week and posted it on facebook. No one cared cause he sucks at running. He's like a 3:05 marathoner, which is pretty mediocre. Point being, no one cares, bro.

You have a sad outlook in life or just very stupid. Do you realize that anything that you post on social media, majority of people don't give a crap. You must be very stupid to not realize that. So, would someone care if he was better at running and could run sub 2:20? Most people would still not care much on social media. Also, even at sub 2:20, you're still slow and can't make a living out of running. Also, whatever your time is, I'm almost positive that you're slow too. Point being, you're stupid, bro.

I have only been running for 8 months but I was at 16:11 for a 5K after 4 months of training and I am training for cross country and I am going to tell you that your 100 Miles per week is useless at 8:00 to 8:30 Mile Pace. I have been training at 5:20 to 5:30 Mile Pace and I average 60 to 65 Miles a week and I am only getting quicker. You should do 75 Miles a week at 6:45 Pace and I promise you, you will PR your 5k time by 1:20 seconds.

Freddie McFrugal wrote:

I'm looking at long time approach and I know that putting miles in my legs are the best way.

No, it's not. You're an idiot. No, you're an incredibly slow idiot.

what in the actual fukk is going on in this thread? slow running is great for getting in shape, especially for someone who is just starting out. progress will come eventually, without pushing the pace.

Yawn. I ran 100 this week and averaged 9.2 mph (6:31 pace) for the whole week. If you really want to be a champion, you need to ask yourself: WW1D? What Would 162430 Do?

Hold it there for 15 more weeks bro. Take it down, start training, run a huge pr.... Then brag about it because running that type of volume is pointless unless you can maintain it long enough to make a difference.

Freddie McFrugal wrote:

slow miles are for weaklings wrote:

Slogging has never produced any good runners. You're most likely just another pu$$y who don't have gonads to run fast. What's your pr's?

I started to run consistently over twenty minutes in June and at the end of June my 5k was 19:26. I'm an adult and don't have seasons of races that I need to prepare for every fall and spring. So, I'm looking at long time approach and I know that putting miles in my legs are the best way. Yea I'm slogging right now but eventually I'll get faster. I may not be talented as some here but I want to see my potential. Everyone here except for like two or three posters actually have talent to run professionally and make a decent living so you're slow too.

Alright, i'm going to go against most other posters on here. Good for you. While most people have race time goals, you have mileage goals. I see nothing wrong with that.

I think some people on here assume that everyone that runs is looking to run "elite" times. If you're healthy and enjoying it, why not keep it up.

Freddie McFrugal wrote:

I wasn't able to run consistently for over twenty minutes before from never having shoes that were right for me.

All right, this is a troll. 0/10. If not, and you're actually this fragile, I'm shocked that you're not injured again already. Any shoe can be right for you if it's what you're used to. More mileage is only better if you can handle it, and you clearly can't. Your legs shouldn't be tired everyday. Trust me, I've done the stupidly-high-mileage-with-no-quality thing: I once hit 164 miles in 6 days, and averaged 110+ a week for a couple months. It did not make me fast. It just made me confident in my ability to run slowly for a long time for ultramarathon running. I'm guessing this isn't your goal. If you're getting the same universal advice, take it and don't be an idiot.

ReallySlow wrote:

Alright, i'm going to go against most other posters on here. Good for you. While most people have race time goals, you have mileage goals. I see nothing wrong with that.

I think some people on here assume that everyone that runs is looking to run "elite" times. If you're healthy and enjoying it, why not keep it up.

He said he wants to see his potential. That indicates that he actually wants to race well. He's already tired after 5 days of this, and it's only going to get worse. I'm guessing he'll either cut back or get injured within 3 weeks.

Runners Are Great wrote:

I have only been running for 8 months but I was at 16:11 for a 5K after 4 months of training and I am training for cross country and I am going to tell you that your 100 Miles per week is useless at 8:00 to 8:30 Mile Pace. I have been training at 5:20 to 5:30 Mile Pace and I average 60 to 65 Miles a week and I am only getting quicker. You should do 75 Miles a week at 6:45 Pace and I promise you, you will PR your 5k time by 1:20 seconds.

there is no way you train at 5:20 mile pace. I hope this is a troll because if not it proves you have no clue what you are talking about. Also give this dude a break 100mpw is a good accomplishment.