Are you guys really falling for this? Rono's supposedly running at least 2 hours a day, just about every day, along with a bit of cross-training, and has lost a grand total of 2 pounds in the last month since the Cincinnati race. That's not to mention his training load over the last six months that has yielded a total weight loss of 20-25 pounds, and yet still hasn't gotten him injured. Man oh man.
OK, I'm about your height and your age, and I weight 140 pounds.
Moreover, I eat like crazy: pizza, burgers, ice-cream, bread, pasta...and I ONLY run about 1 hour a day.
SO...If you run 2 hours a day and are still that overweight (despite your good genetics, obviously), there is no doubt that you are eating LIKE A PIG.
You've received a LOT of good advice on this board and elsewhere I'm sure, so let me tell you this: you are stubborn, self-centered and way too self-satisfied for your own good. Learn to listen to people and be flexible to get better.
Man, I feel for your ex-coaches, wife, family, and running partners...you are stubborn!
I run a lot more than you, and don't eat like crazy and weigh more than you. Everyone is different. I suspect your later comments say as much about you as they say about Henry.
Good for you Henry, rock on.
To Anton
I read and listen every word you say;however,my body is not easy to get back in shape as your body. Why, because my body has gone through bad experiences as to say bad life style.So my internal organs are out of shape.
So this is not been stuborn or making excuses.I'm eating healthy food.
Steam room 15 minutes + swiming pool 22 minutes +30 minutes sauna,my weight 177lbs.
Henry
Sorry about my rant, man.
I wish you the best for sure in 2007.
laughing at the lemmings wrote:
Are you guys really falling for this? Rono's supposedly running at least 2 hours a day, just about every day, along with a bit of cross-training, and has lost a grand total of 2 pounds in the last month since the Cincinnati race. That's not to mention his training load over the last six months that has yielded a total weight loss of 20-25 pounds, and yet still hasn't gotten him injured. Man oh man.
On the surface, I would agree with what you are saying. It does seem rather 'suspect' that a 54 year old guy running that much, hasn't lost all of his fat by now or totally broken down carrying 30 extra pounds. (unless he's hitting the all-you-can-eat buffet, nightly)
But, then again, who would have thought anybody could obliterate the world records in the 5k, steeple and 10k in one seaon, without any rabbits; so I will give him the benefit of doubt. But, if we are still hearing the 'same story' in another 3 months, well, then I'll believe that 'something doesn't make sense' with the story.
But let's give him our encouragement and support for now! It doesn't hurt anyone and inspires alot of others!
what is there not to believe? in this thread is a link to a photo of Henry running in a 5k in which he ran under 20 minutes, and there is more than one link to recent race results. What more do you want?
highschool runner wrote:
what is there not to believe? in this thread is a link to a photo of Henry running in a 5k in which he ran under 20 minutes, and there is more than one link to recent race results. What more do you want?
Yeah, we saw the pic. It said it all.
You want my take on all this? I think Rono is using this "comeback" as a vehicle to call race directors and offer to come run thier races, for a fee of course($1000 plus expenses per race sounds about right, eh Henry?). The "record chase" makes him more marketable.
Time will tell. Seems to me it already has, but as the poster just above said, we'll see where he is, both in terms of weight and performance, in a few months now that he is "rededicated" to weight loss.
highschool runner wrote:
what is there not to believe? in this thread is a link to a photo of Henry running in a 5k in which he ran under 20 minutes, and there is more than one link to recent race results. What more do you want?
yes, you are correct. He did show up in Cincinati and run that race. No doubt about it. (unlike the trolls who post alot of phony garbage that no one can confirm). I think that 'guy' was questioning either the amount of miles he's supposedly been running coupled with his 'lack of weight loss'. The 2 didn't add up. But, let's see where his weight is by April 1st; almost 3 months from now. If he can't lose those last 30 lbs in 3 months, then something is 'fishy'. Let's all with-hold judgement for awhile and offer encouragement.
paulthomas wrote:
Does anyone know if there are any portals for cycling, hockey, basketball, or tennis, where you can speak directly to eddy merckx, wayne gretzky, larry bird, or john mcenroe
Or Ali and Pele? That's what makes this thread one of the greatest of all times!!1
If you don't believe him, why don't you ask him yourself?
highschool runner wrote:
what is there not to believe? in this thread is a link to a photo of Henry running in a 5k in which he ran under 20 minutes, and there is more than one link to recent race results. What more do you want?
Ha! what more do you want?
I have it out there for you I'm not kidding do I?
This is who I am. This is what I do right! I'm heading this way from 177lbs of losing weighs to lbs 150lbs.I will have a running quick legs.
Thanks happy new year
Henry
Florida Lover wrote:
If you don't believe him, why don't you ask him yourself?
And why, pray tell, would he tell me anything different than what he says here on the board, even if I was right?
I know for a fact he's not losing weight, or very little, even though he's been supposedly training at a volume that would make many world-class marathoners blush for better than a half a year.
Like I said, $1000 plus expenses per race. That's why we have a "record chase".
Florida Lover wrote:
If you don't believe him, why don't you ask him yourself?
Florida Lover,how is the weather over there?
I believe it must be warm and should be very good for fast 5k race.My 19:20 minutes 5k should be between 17-18 minutes in Florida and better right?
Henry
laughing at the lemmings wrote:
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I know for a fact he's not losing weight, or very little, even though he's been supposedly training at a volume that would make many world-class marathoners blush for better than a half a year.
Like I said, $1000 plus expenses per race. That's why we have a "record chase".
Ok, maybe, maybe not; but will you come back on here an apologize in July, if he is winning races and setting records and weighing 148?
rono fan... wrote:
laughing at the lemmings wrote:[
I know for a fact he's not losing weight, or very little, even though he's been supposedly training at a volume that would make many world-class marathoners blush for better than a half a year.
Like I said, $1000 plus expenses per race. That's why we have a "record chase".
Ok, maybe, maybe not; but will you come back on here an apologize in July, if he is winning races and setting records and weighing 148?
You bet I will. I'm not going anywhere.
laughing at the lemmings wrote:
You want my take on all this? I think Rono is using this "comeback" as a vehicle to call race directors and offer to come run thier races, for a fee of course($1000 plus expenses per race sounds about right, eh Henry?). The "record chase" makes him more marketable.
Sounds like a good deal for the race directors. In other sports, you'd pay a lot more for a legend to show up, and he probably wouldn't be willing to do anything more than sign some autographs and wave to the crowd.
But I think that Henry is perfectly sincere in his "comeback" effort.
Avocado's Number wrote:
laughing at the lemmings wrote:You want my take on all this? I think Rono is using this "comeback" as a vehicle to call race directors and offer to come run thier races, for a fee of course($1000 plus expenses per race sounds about right, eh Henry?). The "record chase" makes him more marketable.
Sounds like a good deal for the race directors. In other sports, you'd pay a lot more for a legend to show up, and he probably wouldn't be willing to do anything more than sign some autographs and wave to the crowd.
But I think that Henry is perfectly sincere in his "comeback" effort.
Why there are some doubts on my comeback?
Can you give me some reasonable answers?
Do they want me to get in shape by the next day?
Can they wait? I told you it is coming,please don't close doors on me, I'm out there coming home.
Henry
Henry
Henry,
The weather is great here. It got up to 80 where I live today. I know there are some "Haters" on this board, but all I can say is most of us that post on this board believe in you and want you so have success with your running.
I don't know what your plans are for the racing season, but if you can find a way down to the FL, there is a nice race in Gainesville called the Great Gainesville Road Race. It's a nice scenic route of the duck pond area and it is certified. The course record is 14 flat by Mark Carroll I believe. Plus they will have the Florida Relays at the end of March and they do allow unattached runners. So if you are looking for a race or some races in march, those are some to keep in mind.
Also, could you fill some of us in as far as what you plan for phase III in your training and what kind of intervals do you plan on doing?
Thanks