Who's In: Who is Running Chicago and What is Your Goal?

wejo · 2014-10-08T10:49:09-04:00

I'll be in Chicago watching and 1.1 will be there racing. One guy already started a thread asking predictions on what he'll run in Chicago here: http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=6049582 This thread is for everyone running Chicago. Tell us your goal and maybe a little about your preparation. Having some like minded people in for the cause can only help. Good luck.

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11 years ago 10/10/2014 8:41am EDT

re: Soprano

My first Chicago..

Hoping to dip under my pr of 2:39:57 but no idea..

Really struggled adding quality in the humidity this summer.

I ran sub 2:50 2 months ago and it was comfortable and training has been much better since then.

Averaged 6:20 pace for my last 16 mile long run and plenty of 18-21 milers in the upper 6's often finishing low 6's but races much less than normal. I tried liberty half in jersey city but had a shocker in the humidity 1:21 so not the confidence booster I was hoping for as I was in 1:14 shape this time last year but I finished that running slower than I do in training runs..

My plan is just run a 1:19-1:20 first half then see... My only other big city experience was Boston back in '12 when temps hit 85+ and I ran 2:44 with a shockingly positive split.. As most did that day. I set my pr on a cold windy day when I ran and won the marathon without running with anyone.. So do think I should be closer to 2:35 but think the lack of quality over the summer and lack of racing.. Ruddy expensive in the US.. Has hurt my chances...

Weather looks good for the weekend though..

11 years ago 10/10/2014 10:20am EDT

re: mrb

Did a little research to find your name (Matt Blume) and I'll be sure to add you to my tracked athletes along with 1.1, Llano, Bekele, Tola, Kipchoge, Landry, Kitwara, Korir, and Curtis, along with Hastings, Uhl, Jeptoo, White, Kiplagat, and the Dibabas. Good luck - thanks for sharing and going to a level of detail most do not. Your workouts are definitely strong indicators of what could be that 2:18 you're shooting for. You're ready. Best of luck.

Soprano - best of luck to you as well. Last year was tough but you look and sound like you're ready again. I also use body weight as a big indicator of fitness - for better or for worse - so I'd think you're ready based on what you said. Can we get an LRC blackpage if you pop a 2:20?

11 years ago 10/10/2014 11:15am EDT

re: mrb

mrb who do you train with and what is your job? best of luck to you and i always like hearing detailed training of sub elite locals who are making a run for a fast time or OT qualifier. thanks

11 years ago 10/10/2014 12:45pm EDT

re: wejo

Shooting for 2:37 after a 2:41 at Chicago last year. Last year was my first marathon and I crashed horribly after going out in 1:16, so basic race strategy is to NOT do that again.

Didn't do that much mileage in training - averaged low 70s building up to 80 at the peak - but did have some fairly promising workouts of quality and some nice long runs. Did a 20 miler at 6:02 average and a 22 miler at 6:05 average.

Pretty cool to see another great field, a bit bummed that I won't be able to watch the race. Hopefully I'll get the play by play over postrace beers.

Good luck to everyone, I see some pretty impressive stuff from previous posters so I expect there will be some great performances.

11 years ago 10/10/2014 1:02pm EDT

re: mrb

mrb wrote:
Apparently you guys are like me and actually do enjoy reading about how other people are training. In that case, here are a few more workouts that I did along the way:
10 miles alternating each 1k - 3:08/3:48
8 x 3k @ 9:53 avg (roughly 5:16 pace), 1k jog rest
4 x 3 miles (15:55 avg, 4:00 jog rest) + 1 x 2 mile (10:34)
10 x 1200 @ 3:40 avg, 2:30 rest (this was on an absolutely awful weather day - very hot and humid)
18.5 miles @ 5:32 avg
There were a bunch of other, shorter workouts in there, like fartleks and such, but the workouts listed above are some of the more significant ones. These are all adapted from Canova training plans that he has written for his marathoners.
And to answer the question about the rest on the 5k/mile repeats workout - I had to wait about 10-15 minutes after the 5k was over before I could start the miles because I won the race and had to get my award (it was a big glass boot that I can drink beer out of, so it was totally worth it). Once I started the miles, I did them on 2:00 rest.
Thanks for the responses, by the way. It always helps to have some unbiased people weigh in and give opinions.
And to the guy who is trying to get under 3:03, based on your half and your 22 mile run, I think you have it in the bag, so long as you run smart. Good luck.

Thanks for responding, this is really interesting to read and take ideas from. Good luck this weekend, I hope you hit your goal. Also, I think your decision to stay and get your glass boot was spot on. No one should walk away from that!

11 years ago 10/10/2014 2:51pm EDT

re: wccelder

Good luck to everyone this weekend. Chicago is a race I want to run at some point but not until I feel like I'm ready to run a little faster. However, I am excited to follow along online.

11 years ago 10/11/2014 3:25pm EDT

re: 312

312 wrote:
Shooting for 2:37 after a 2:41 at Chicago last year. Last year was my first marathon and I crashed horribly after going out in 1:16, so basic race strategy is to NOT do that again.

Sounds like you could find yourself racing with/near Lisa Uhl:

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2014/10/amy-hastings-lisa-uhl-read-take-2014-chicago-marathon/

Keep an eye out. Sounds like she plans on going out right at 2:37 pace and hoping to pick it up after the half, so she could be a good person to key off and should be easy to spot.

Mr. S wrote:
I'll be looking to run around 2:25 (hopefully just under if all goes well). Coming in with a best of 2:27:40 from last fall and have had a solid training block this summer/fall. Feeling good and ready to get after it. Good luck everybody!

Looks like we could be pretty close since I'm looking at the 2:23-2:24:xx range. Probably the safest bet for me would be to go out in 72:30 and try and close faster which would give me 2:24:xx. But I want a shot at breaking 2:24 or better so I'll probably be more like 72-flat ish.

If I end up fading back as you're closing down your sub-2:25, slap me upside the head and drag me with you.

Good luck to everyone out there. About 16-hours until race time.

11 years ago 10/13/2014 9:44am EDT

re: Soprano

Nice race Blume. Big PR for you. Albeit a little short of the OTQ but still a great performance to be proud of. You're that much closer now. Any thoughts? You just finished an awesome effort but the inevitable question is - what's next? I hope to continue to see your name in the results after a deserved recovery.

Steve - nice race as well. Seems like the wheels came of between 35 and 40k - tough to see but you still ran well. In a lot of ways I admire athletes who gut things out in the end when it's not pretty. When all cylinders are firing and a race is going well - it's comparatively easy on your body and your mind. Any thoughts?

To both of you: props for identifying yourselves / making yourselves identifiable and going for it. It's motivational, relatable, and inspiring.

11 years ago 10/13/2014 7:08pm EDT

re: bop

How did everyone go?

I ran 2:36:45 really happy, slight negative split, got in a nice group and had something left to pick it up at the end.

3 minute + PR so a nice gain…

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