I run short intervals one day a week (200s mostly, sometimes the odd 600), and ran a 17:40 5K the other day. It was like a stroll.
I ride my bike every day, other than the one day I run on the track. (Once a month or so I run three miles at whatever pace I feel like running, so it's not so intimidating to run 3.1 in a race.)
I wish I'd done more than just run 20-30 years ago.
Just some other guy wrote:
I run short intervals one day a week (200s mostly, sometimes the odd 600), and ran a 17:40 5K the other day. It was like a stroll.
I ride my bike every day, other than the one day I run on the track. (Once a month or so I run three miles at whatever pace I feel like running, so it's not so intimidating to run 3.1 in a race.)
I wish I'd done more than just run 20-30 years ago.
Not sure what the point of this post is.
How old? How fat? When did you set your PRs? You don't know what they are to the second?
Methinks you have to be a troll; and not a very good one either.[/quote]
Not sure why the specifics you are asking for matter so much? But I can give you the details you are asking for.
How old? 47
How fat? Not sure how to answer that. My goal is to lose about 30 lbs or roughly 15% of my current weight. How fat is that? Seems pretty fat.
When did you set your PRs? For the 5k and 10k last year. Only just started running them about 2 years ago, found I liked the distances much more than marathons and the like. Before I picked up running again two a couples weeks ago I was basically inactive for 6 months. Well not inactive but not training.
You don't know the seconds? Actually not exactly off the top of my head but I am sure it doesn't matter so much as I doubt any of the courses are measured properly.
Does this help to have you give me encouragement?
quenton wrote:
What was the course like for the 5k you ran? With that time, it is definitely going to take some work to go sub-34. February is probably too soon, but by the end of summer would be reasonable.
Yes this is probably the main reason why now I give myself little shot at it. But still going to try.
I would say the course is similar to the one I will do the 10k on. I was hoping the turkey trot 5k at 17:30 would feel comfortable. Oh it was not comfortable and the next day I felt like one of my kids beat my legs with a bat.
Just some other guy wrote:
and ran a 17:40 5K the other day. It was like a stroll.
I wish mine felt like a stroll.
I've never posted anything regarding grammar, syntax, etc., on this board, but I have to say that I find the use of "methinks" to be incredibly annoying.
must run wrote:
you dont talk much about your training beside running 4 times a week. i smell a troll.
That is all you guys do on here is talk shite.
this is a 7/10 but still a troll.
the first major evidence of that is the Leee meee handle. an obvious reference to Eddy Lee. The second is putting up PRs that would indicate this person has the potential for a sub 34 10k but would need to work to do it.
and why would someone who is in their mid 30s, running only 4 days a week, who never ran competitive XC or track, be on letsrun to start a thread and obviously monitor the progress of such thread.
you can deny all you want, but until i see a race name and location as well as personal name and location, i am convinced you are a troll.
What's a troll?
Leee Meee wrote:
What's a troll?
Well, that proves it.
If you want actual advice you can email me.
I think you will stop before you do it.
vin banana wrote:
this is a 7/10 but still a troll.
the first major evidence of that is the Leee meee handle. an obvious reference to Eddy Lee. The second is putting up PRs that would indicate this person has the potential for a sub 34 10k but would need to work to do it.
and why would someone who is in their mid 30s, running only 4 days a week, who never ran competitive XC or track, be on letsrun to start a thread and obviously monitor the progress of such thread.
you can deny all you want, but until i see a race name and location as well as personal name and location, i am convinced you are a troll.
Wow I was just going for some encouragement and maybe motivate some others as well.
Let me see if I can address your questions.
Okay my handle is a reference to Eddy Lee. I found that thread very inspirational. I was hoping to have something that would stir me on like it did him and others. Maybe not to the same extent but something.
Yes my PRs indicate that it would be hard for me to get my goal. But I like to set the bar high. I hope others do as well in every area of their lives. I try to teach my kids to at least. However while the goal is lofty I don't think it is totally impossible. I give myself about a 5% chance at the moment.
Nope never ran competitively but do love running. I have played and competed in many sports over my years. A few team and some individual. Even competed at a high level in a couple a long time ago. Came to running late in life. But I love it even though I will never be at a high level. The thing I love the most about it is the simplicity. It is a thing I am going to assume almost everyone who has ever lived has done at least once. The barrier to entry is so low. At its core purest form you do not need any "products" and it essentially requires no money or other people. So yep I do follow running now and even letsrun. I became a junky for it late in life, even when I am not out running (like when other priorities place themselves in my life). Like I have said I wish I could run more often and surely would if I was younger and fitter.
As for personal details. Lets see how it goes. I hear there are some crazies out here in letsrun world, not sure I want them stalking me. I like that I can be a bit anonymous on here.
So I guess that leaves you with the choice. I just hope to motivate myself and/or others. Not looking for anything more than that.
Okay registered the name now. What was I thinking.
quenton wrote:
If you want actual advice you can email me.
Thank you quenton, I may take you up on it. But my plan is pretty simple. Run as much as I can without getting injured. And lose lots of weight. Is there something I am missing?
hmmmmm wrote:
I think you will stop before you do it.
I hope not, if I do I will post it and the reason why.
Anyone else have a lofty goal for Feb/March 2011 that we can encourage each other to reach?
I am an elite D1 runner trying to run sub 1:47 this outdoor track season in the 800. I would love to share my progress on this thread with everyone else, if any other people are down?
Count me in, too! I am trying to run sub 14:15, PR is 14:29.
I'll share my progress and maybe after awhile, when I am more comfortable with everyone in the thread, will post my log up, too.
You guys rock good luck in your quests to achieve your goals. I am still moving along slow and steady. Legs feel good, spirits are high, and pounds are coming off.