Average Training Log/Thread - Just Keeping Track

March 1st – March 7th

Not really much or any speed this week, coach says the hard speed block for the HM is done now. Focusing on building up Tempo runs in the long run and making goal marathon pace feel natural. I hope I can make him proud at Glass City. I've been feeling like I'm running more than for myself now. After the half my coach actually called me, was ecstatic about the race result. I've never had someone care that much about me before in a sport, or any activity really besides me father. I know running is an individual pursuit, I've never been on a college or XC team. But, I'm just really touched. This week was nice coming back and Tuesday will be back to normal.

SC is warming up again, I can run with my shirt off. . . that's always a plus.

72 Miles

Monday

AM Run: 5 Miles - 8:03

PM Run: 3 Miles - 7:33

Tuesday

AM Run: 6 Miles - 8:00

Wednesday

PM Run: 10 Miles = 7:20

Thursday

PM Run: 12 Miles – 7:23 w/ pickups = 4x30 seconds last mile (5:55, 5:47,5:30, 5:47)

Friday

PM Run: 10 Miles Progressive - 7:44

Saturday

AM Long Run: 14 Miles - 7:14

Sunday

AM Long Run: 12 Miles - 8:12

March 8th – March 14th

Lifted 2x again with a focus on more stability and core less heavy weights. Saturday's workout felt very difficult to get into a rhythm of MP.Lungs felt fine but it felt like my feet wouldnt move fast enough. Felt bloated and like I needed to poop the entire time. Something to do with my diet 1-2 days prior. Too much yogurt perhaps and too much water.

Oh well, you live and learn. Saturday's workout also ended with the local town's shamrock shuffle, did the 10k as a cooldown and helped pace a friend to his goal of sub 8 pace for the 10k. Very proud of him.

Thursday was any way I want to 16, needed to get my car repaired so i broke it in half; 8 am 8 pm

83.4 Miles

Monday

Rest

Tuesday

PM Run: 10 Miles - 7:14

Wednesday

AM Run : 5 Miles = 7:51

PM Workout: 8.4 Miles = 7:16 = 3 Up -> 8x1" on (6:37,6:27,6:27,6:20,6:15,6:17,6:05,5:52 ) 1" off (7:24, 7:17, 7:18, 7:10, 7:12, 7:26, 7:10, 7:09 ) -> 3 Down

Thursday

AM Run: 8 Miles - 8:07

PM Run: 8 Miles - 7:42

Friday

PM Run: 8 Miles Progressive - 7:54

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 16.25 Miles - 7:23 = MP Tempo Workout = 5 up -> 5 @ Goal MP (6:47,6:47,6:47,6:49,6:44) -> 10km cooldown

PM Run: 4 Miles - 8:16

Sunday

AM Long Run: 16 Miles - 8:04

March 15th – March 21st

Struggled with some bouts of depression this week. Really stressed and having difficulty with some emotions. Don't have any friends close enough to me yet that I can open up to about my problems. This maybe affected some things throughout the week. Trying to move on and shut that part of my brain off.

Got sick after my run in the morning on Sunday, cold and rain and wind, I think my body just can't handle it. Will either wait later to run or just do it on the treadmill so it doesn't happen again. Ran too fast on Tuesday, coach had us not do usual speed intervals on Wednesday to be fresher for Saturday.

78.7 Miles

Monday

Rest

Tuesday

PM Run: 12 Miles - 7:15

Wednesday

AM Run : 5 Miles - 8:17

PM Workout: 12 Miles - 7:41

Thursday

AM Run: 6 Miles - 8:04,

PM Run: 10 Miles -7:25

Friday

PM Run: 8.7 Miles Progressive - 7:56

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 14 Miles - 3 up -> 3 @ MP (6:44,6:40,6:40) 1 Float (7:25) 3 @ MP (6:40, 6:35, 6:36) 1 Float (7:20) -> 3 down

PM Run: 4 Miles - 8:07

Sunday

AM Run: 7 Miles - 8:39

March 22th – March 28th

Two solid workouts, Sunday long run was 11 solo and 3.5 with friends. MArathon pace is becoming very comfortable, solid week of work. Hoping I can feel this good in 1 month. Coach had me cut the tuesday miles from 12 to 10 to see how my stomach felt since last Sunday. Felt much better, I'm blessed that he is looking out for my health.

93.88 Miles

Monday

Rest

Tuesday

PM Run: 10 Miles - 7:33

Wednesday

AM Run : 6 Miles - 8:02

PM Workout: 10.8 Miles - 7:08 = 3 Up -> 15x1" On (6:28, 6:09, 6:20, 5:59, 6:07, 6:00, 6:00, 5:55, 6:04, 5:53, 5:59, 6:00, 5:57, 5:58, 6:02) / Off (7:29, 7:58, 7:32, 7:40, 7:39, 7:36, 7:23, 7:12, 7:22, 7:29, 7:12, 7:32, 7:26, 7:21, 7:32, 7:26, 7:21, 7:19) -> 3 Down

Thursday

AM Run: 4 Miles - 8:20

PM Run: 10 Miles -7:45

Friday

PM Run: 8 Miles - 7:36

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 18.18 Miles = 3 Up -> 10 @ MP (6:45,6:44,6:44,6:45,6:44,6:45,6:43,6:42,6:41) -> 1 Easy 7:45 -> 4 x 1 " on (6:11,5:59,5:48,6:07) / off (7:50,8:12,7:13,7:58) -> 3 Down

PM Run: 2.4 Miles - 8:20

Sunday

AM Long Run: 14.5 Miles

I always enjoy reading your updates, great work, keep it going!

Thanks you sir!

March 29th – March April 4th

Two solid workouts, Sunday long run may or may not happen because I got my second vaccine shot, seeing how I feel. Also driving 10 hours home from SC to OH so no double for Saturday. Shorter mileage this week but coach says I’m ready. Trust him with everything, so I believe his word.

Mondays I get to jog a 5k now instead of rest. Happy because I was asked to help jog and whip the young JROTC kids into shape. I’m feeling very connected with my community and kids I teach.

It’s been a stressful week with covid having implications at work, far more than I can mentally handle as I lost a lot of sleep because of it this week. Still did the doubles, but didn’t hydrate properly this week. Trying to catch up on sleep and water, been focusing a little too much on helping others in my free lunchtime. A lot of people at work are out and need covered because of covid, I had to man up these last three weeks and help with that.

Thursday I got to do 14 any way I want, so I split it up conveniently so that I could finish my run and tutor a friend online in English grammar.

A gel every 45 minutes on Saturday’s workout, been using gels on easy runs to get used to fueling. Glass City Marathon I’m coming for you.

? Miles

Monday

5k - ?:??

Tuesday

PM Run: 10 Miles - 7:26

Wednesday

AM Run : 5 Miles - 7:48

PM Workout: 9.84 Miles - 7:16 = 3 Up -> 4 x 4 Min @ HM Pace (6:29, 6:22, 6:24, 6:14) w/ 2 Min Off (7:23, 7:17, 7:33, 7:03) -> 3 Down

Thursday

AM Run: 8 Miles - 7:55

PM Run: 6 Miles -7:33

Friday

PM Run: 6 Miles - 8:06

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 15 Miles - 6:53 = 2 Up -> 5 @ MP (6:40, 6:40,6:41,6:37, 6:35) -> Float (7:20) -> 3 HM Pace (6:31, 6:29, 6:27) -> Float (7:16) -> 1 Hard (6:04) -> 2 down

Sunday

AM Long Run: 12-14 Miles ?

Sunday

AM - 10 miles - 7:31

Happy Easter

April 5th – March April 12th

Taper time, Glass City in two weeks. This week was fun because I had lots of free time during a one week break. Ran a bit more than I was supposed to because of meeting an old friend but the training was still solid.

Not regular training schedule this week, different days off and different doubles so I could run with friends I hadn't seen in months. Wasn't supposed to double on Thursday but was a poor reading creature of habit and did it. From now on coach says no doubles, singles and eyes on the prize.

95.95 Miles

Monday

AM Run: 14 Easy - 7:51,

PM Run: 6 Easy - 8:01

Tuesday

Off

Wednesday

AM Run: 12 Miles - 7:32

PM Run: 3.1 Miles - 8:12

Thursday

AM Run: 6 Miles - 7:56,

PM Workout: 12.85 Miles - 7:10 = 3 up ->5 x 1 Miles (6:40, 6:41, 6:27, 6:19, 6:10) w/ 2 Min jog (7:51, 7:35, 7:37, 7:31, 7:10) -> down to car. In the 80s in Ohio. Glad I ran alot in SC in this heat.

Friday

PM Run: 8 Miles - 8:16

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 20 Miles - 7:27 = All above 7:20, nothing faster as instructed

Sunday

AM Long Run: 14 Miles 8:13

95 miles :o?! Hey, but good luck you've got this in the bag, keep it steady, keep it going

Yeah, 95. Too much but I don't get to come home that often to Ohio. Significantly cutting mileage down and this week looks to be 66 with no doubles. Back in SC now and ready to continue sticking to the plan.

April 12th – March April 18th

Seriously tapered, legs feel fresh but I've had to consciously slow it down. Sometimes I'm a little stiff, but when I need to pull the trigger I have no problem. Two last baby workouts this week and one shorter session next week before Glass City Marathon. Excited to race in person, I'll execute what my coach says to do for the race to a T.

Started graduate school online during the beginning of this taper, gives me MUCH more free time. I've also considered starting a YouTube channel for fun, but not sure if anybody would watch it or care. I'm not much of a personality, just a good writer behind a computer screen sometimes.

Thursday's run was on a treadmill because I was beat up from the school day. Sometimes, using super old shoes has my feet and legs pretty sore so I am trying to stretch my old "treadmill shoes" as long as I can. Buy new shoes to rotate after the marathon. Goals for after that? I'm thinking more long term with hoping to qualify for Tokyo in 3-4 years with a sub 2:45 time (if thats still the time required to get in? I can't exactly recall).

Kind of just want to qualify soI have an excuse to fly back to Japan and see an old girlfriend. I miss her alot, we both miss eachother. Been thinking alot about that on my runs lately. Perhaps I could teach English abroad for a year or so once I finish my 3 year plan here, qualify, and move over? The hell is it to me anyway, I love travel.

67.3 Miles

Monday

REST

Tuesday

12 Miles - 7:21

Wednesday

PM Workout: 11.33 Miles - 7:11 = 3 up -> 8x3min (6:10 ,6:06 ,6:06, 6:09, 6:06, 6:07, 6:39, 6:10) w/90 sec jog (7:22, 7:33, 7:24, 7:36, 7:44, 7:53, 7:49, 7:51) -> 3 down

Thursday

PM Run: 12 Miles - 7 : 47

Friday

PM Run: 6 Miles - 7:44

Saturday

AM Long Run Workout: 14 Miles - 7:13 = 4 Up -> 2x2 miles (6:42 & 6:42, 6:44 & 6:39) w/ 1 Mile floats (7:01, 6:56) -> 4 Down

Sunday

AM Long Run: 12 Miles

Wow, you're running your base mileage much faster than me. I run it between 8:45-8:10 if I'm feeling good!

I will pick it up to 7:50 during some pickups but still that's impressive!

Your posts inspire me.

I did 43 miles a week ago and 40 last week (took Friday and today off due to Covid second shot).

Will be shooting to get to 50-60 consistently this summer.

At least you didn't make the mistake I made and work in journalism (a weekly paper) for 8 years.

Jecht, believe it or not you’re the one who inspired me to run Columbus two years ago on its last outing. I followed your strava for a while and your progress when training because I had a Cbus marathon training thread a while ago. Even ran with you once, but meeting you that one time when I was a senior in college isn’t lost on me.

April 19th – March April 25th

Race Week, I'm just posting the week's plan and not posting any times, paces, etc. Hay is in the barn. Just easy days until Sunday. I'll post results and a final thought Saturday evening before Glass City Marathon.

Coach said no need to carb load, do whatever I've been doing and what I did for my half. All I did was eat pancakes, vegetables, eggs, and have a strong beer the night before. Looks like that's my plan for the week nutrition wise.

I hope I can have some amazing updates coming up.

60-62 Miles

Monday

REST

Tuesday

PM Run: 8 Miles Easy

Wednesday

PM Workout: 9ish Miles = 3 up, 15min @MP, .5mi jog, 4x30sec fast/1min easy, 3 down

Thursday

PM Run: Easy 8 + 4x20sec stride

Friday

PM Run: Easy 6 Miles

Saturday

PM Run: Easy 30 min plus strides

Sunday

Race Glass City Marathon: 26.2 Miles

Glass City Toledo Marathon

2:55:54

Glass City Toledo Marathon

This was my A Race and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I stuck to the nutritional plan my coach had helped me with and took no water on the course. I also had to pee the entire time and holding it for 3 hours was tough. I woke up that morning at 3:30 am and had my pre-race routine breakfast. Made it to the corals 45 minutes before the start and did a 5 minute warmup. I hugged my parents and left for the race line afterwards. It was tightly packed and I got stuck behind quite a few people, they seemed to even out the groups after a couple miles. The sub 3 pacer was WAY ahead of pace and had me worried for the whole first part of the race. I also feel horrible for the half marathoners of which a majority were lead either in the wrong direction or off course? Weather was perfect but cold colder and windier as the day went on. Something I struggle with personally since my body shuts down in the cold, I’m a warm weather guy. I got to meet my coach in person for the first time, see my friends, and have a marathon. This training block of my life has now closed and I wonder what is next.

Official time - 02:55:54

Goals

A. 2:57

B. 3:00

C. Faster than 3:17:23

Original Plans

Miles 1-10 = 6:50s

Miles 10-20 = 6:45s

Miles 20-23 = 6:40s

Miles 23-Finish = ?

Splits

1 - 6:50

2 - 6:49

3 - 6:48

4 - 6:47

5 - 6:44

6 - 6:47

7 - 6:47

8 - 6:46

9 - 6:50

10 - 6:47

11 - 6:45

12 - 6:46

13 - 6:43

14 - 6:44

15 - 6:42

16 - 6:43

17 - 6:43

18 - 6:41

19 - 6:35

20 - 6:45

21 - 6:41

22 - 6:35

23 - 6:37

24 - 6:28

25 - 6:27

26 - 6:11

.2 - 5:48