Henry Rono training for masters mile record. PART II

To LMT

LMT wrote:

Nolan will you be running Hartshorne Indoor Masters Mile this Jan, 20th?

What time are they pushing for in Hartshorne Indoor masters Mile? If it is under 5 minutes you can invite me.What do you think? I know it is 6 days away.

Henry

[quote]Bum wrote:

[quote]ghost wrote:

This thread is rather bizarre, The body just does not allow for fast running anymore...

That is ridiculus, dude. Now if you mean that Henry is not going to run a sub 14 minute 5k or a sub 30 10k, then of course he won't; or anyone else over age 55! You adjust your goals for 'age appropriate'. Now the more pertinent question would be: will a former world class runner (like Rono), have the will, the discipline and the good health to be able to lose the weight, do the harder workouts and have the desire to compete at an age-appropriate Masters level? That is what you should have said; since most world class runners are not running competitively into their 50s. (been there done that, I guess), and many who have tried, pull the plug on it after frustration with injuries or the fact that they can't run like they did when they were 25. I will be interested in seeing too, whether Henry can actually see this through to a payoff. I hope so.

I will be interested in seeing too, whether Henry can actually see this through to a payoff. I hope so.

Me too. We will know by April.

ghost wrote:

This thread is rather bizarre, and I have questioned whether it is the 'real' posting or an imposter.

We want to remember Rono as the magnificent runner who destroyed all those records back in 1978 (13:08, 27:22)- not as a 50 plus, 180 pound jogger....and with all due respect....it is hard for former world class athletes to perform well, once they have stopped for a few years.. the body just does not allow for fast running any more...

Henry has already run a 19:20 5k, whuch may not be fast to you, but got him third in his age-group.

If he is an imposter he has also arranged for a look-alike to run for him in public.

Henry, the Hartshorne masters mile is fairly prestigious. AG world records have been set there recently.

I found results for 2005.

The winner in the men's 50-54 age category ran 4:45.74

The women's winner set the WR for 50-54 by running 5:10.87

Last year, there was a seperate mens 50-59 elite heat where the runners ran between 4:43 and 5:16. Only two runners were over 5 minutes.

[quote]Nolan Shaheed wrote:

Hi Henry,

It's an honor chatting with you even if its online. I'm Nolan Shaheed, I've been a great fan of yours ever since the 70s. You are my inspiration and I am glad to hear that you are endeavoring to set the record in the mile. As you know it's my endeavor too. It would be great for us to go for the record in the same race at the same meet at the same time. Maybe there is a race promoter out there who would be interested...

/quote]

Wow! Nolan Shaheed AND Henry Rono on the thread!

Henry's training story is an inspiration; Nolan inspires me as a masters athlete who's out there showing that it can actually be done - "it" being breaking age group records and staying consistently fast.

They have such different methods, too.

I'd love to see them race -- heck, I'd love to be in the race.

I'll believe it when I see it. wrote:

I will be interested in seeing too, whether Henry can actually see this through to a payoff. I hope so.

Me too. We will know by April.

The 222 day of training phase II.I run for 120 minutes afterwords weight 177lbs.I just hank loose with that weights and I enjoy it.I'm stuck with it.What else can I do to loose weights.

Henry

Henry,

I have been at 185 pounds for the last few years, and realized it was holding me back, so to lose weight I've done the following:

1. No pop

2. I found low fat healthy foods I enjoy,such as cereal and cottage cheese.

3. If I'm going to drink any gatorade, I make myself drink a large glass of water first.

4. I eat an orange with breakfast, and a banana with lunch.

5. I don't eat two big bowls of ceral anymore, just one, or two smaller ones.

6. I eat celery, pickles, and v8 and salads daily.

7. No big meals, just snacks throughout the day.

You have to do things that you can stick with. I don't think I could eat broccoli and chicken only, I'd fall off the wagon. Maybe you'll shed some extra poundage when you start speed training.

I know you've had tons of advice so far. You have to decide what works best for you, but I think you should do something different. You've been stuck on 178ish for awhile.

Good luck.

BTW, I dropped 25 pounds, and went from 122 half marathons, to 1:16 yesterday in Phoenix.

I figured it out! Rono is sleep-walking and eating in his sleep! That's why he can run 100 miles a week and barely lose any weight. I saw it on Oprah. People go to the refrigerator in their sleep and stand there eating, then go back to bed; and never remember eating.

huh? wrote:

I figured it out! Rono is sleep-walking and eating in his sleep! That's why he can run 100 miles a week and barely lose any weight. I saw it on Oprah. People go to the refrigerator in their sleep and stand there eating, then go back to bed; and never remember eating.

No! You didn't see me do that.It was you eating at night,while I'm sleeping at night, I saw you doing that!!!!!

Henry

huh? wrote:

I figured it out! Rono is sleep-walking and eating in his sleep! That's why he can run 100 miles a week and barely lose any weight. I saw it on Oprah. People go to the refrigerator in their sleep and stand there eating, then go back to bed; and never remember eating.

The 223 day of training phase II.I ran for 33mwp + 31mhc + 31mcd =125 minutes morning run.The snow is clearing up that is why I was able to do hill climbing for 31 minutes;however,the it is so cold like hell here this morning.

Henry

Jan 20: The 40th annual Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile, Barton Hall, Cornell University, time to be announced. Must be age 40–up for men; 30–up for women. Several sectional heats, and elite invitational masters races. Contact Rick Hoebeke, 2706 Agard Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886; erh2@cornell.edu; 387–6431. Elite runners, contact Tom Hartshorne: (607)266–8222; thartshorne@twcny.rr.com. Prize money.

To LMT,

Tom/Rick,I just wanted to let you know,I will wait for next time,I will pass this one.This week when weather cooparate with me,I will start speeding up my legs to gain competent for a mile race to meet good time;however,if it was a 5k road race could be fine.

I need a 5k road for now.

Henry

Henry,

I live near Ithaca and will be competing in one of the non-elite Master races at the Hartshorne mile on Saturday. I know that several top runners have been invited, including Tony Young, John Hinton and Anselm Lebourne, as well as Alisa Harvey on the women's side. There are also several area master runners who routinely run in the 4:40 range, and some 50+ men who will likely be under 4:50. The brochure mentions the possibility of a separate elite 50+ mens race, but I don't the status. In any case, there will be several very competitive races.

I sent the organizer an e-mail letting him know that you may be interested. The entry deadline has passed, but I would guess that he would make an exception for you. I know I would be honored to be on the same track as you.

Best regards, Scott

Now there ia a real challenge - under 14 or 30 at 55. That might get me training seriously again!!!

To Scott Bickham,

I talk with Tom;however,I have no around trip travelling ticket from New Mexico.Again I didn't make early arrangement,because I was not sure about my shape as I'm now ready to compete in a mile in 4:50-5:30 minutes.

I will do intervals this week it look like the warm weather is coming up now here in Albuquerque,NM.The intervals will give me more competency mentally and physically ready to run it through 4:50-5:30 and I will see it on letsrun.com

henry

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Glen wrote:

Now there ia a real challenge - under 14 or 30 at 55. That might get me training seriously again!!!

you must be talking about 2 miles and 3 miles.

funny guy..... wrote:

Glen wrote:

Now there ia a real challenge - under 14 or 30 at 55. That might get me training seriously again!!!

you must be talking about 2 miles and 3 miles.

The 224 day of training phase II. I ran for 32mwp +90mhc +33mcd = 155 minutes weighing 177lbs.

Henry