3x(Tempo mile, 800m), tempo mile 4:36, 2:08, 4:36, 2:05, 4:35, 2:03, 4:30. I tried to stay with Casey as long as possible each rep. My legs are not used to running this fast. | Strava
For those without strava, 3x(1600, 800) in 4:36-35 and 2:08, 05, 03. Pretty solid session for both out of it for so long, but being competitive in Boston going to be a tall task.
Am I the only one concerned by how quickly he's increased his mileage? Dude went from a half-mile of ~45 second jog, ~45 second walk on January 2nd to 45 miles in just 4 days so far this week.
I've heard bone stress injuries are relatively straightforward - the recovery just involves resting for some time, and then you can safely get back into training relatively quickly
I think no one, Mantz and Young included, would deny that it's a really quick turnaround, they have to peak in what, 5-6 weeks basically, and that the odds are really long. But they're going to give it a shot and that's respectable.
Just from a practical perspective I would say no. If he was dealing with a stress fracture steroids would do the opposite of help. It feels like y’all have zero sense.
Im a fat old never was and I can ramp up to 60 miles in under 6 weeks. It’s remarkable how quick fitness comes back after a short layoff.
Im not saying he isn’t on drugs, but steroids would not help a bone injury and a 2:05 marathoner getting back to half marathon pace for miles after ~6 weeks back isn’t particularly suspicious.
I think no one, Mantz and Young included, would deny that it's a really quick turnaround, they have to peak in what, 5-6 weeks basically, and that the odds are really long. But they're going to give it a shot and that's respectable.
Well, Boston is on April 20th, which is 9.5 weeks away. That's still short for marathoners to be in peak form, but a lot longer than 5-6 weeks.
The good news for them is that they'll be on the upswing and still gaining fitness then, and probably be a lot fresher than normal. We should still keep our expectations in check though.
The actual turn around from his injury to now isn't that bad. His body is very used to running that amount (on pace for 75-80 mpw). The amount of time that is left to build up to proper marathon form is what's concerning. He will just be under prepared. He'll run hard regardless.
For those without strava, 3x(1600, 800) in 4:36-35 and 2:08, 05, 03. Pretty solid session for both out of it for so long, but being competitive in Boston going to be a tall task.
Am I the only one concerned by how quickly he's increased his mileage? Dude went from a half-mile of ~45 second jog, ~45 second walk on January 2nd to 45 miles in just 4 days so far this week.
You do realize this is merely what he posted publicly and chose to share. He could have had previous runs/workouts for weeks that he either didn't post on Strava or simply set to Private...
Am I the only one concerned by how quickly he's increased his mileage? Dude went from a half-mile of ~45 second jog, ~45 second walk on January 2nd to 45 miles in just 4 days so far this week.
You do realize this is merely what he posted publicly and chose to share. He could have had previous runs/workouts for weeks that he either didn't post on Strava or simply set to Private...
Am I the only one concerned by how quickly he's increased his mileage? Dude went from a half-mile of ~45 second jog, ~45 second walk on January 2nd to 45 miles in just 4 days so far this week.
If the injury is healed, and given the amount of time he stayed off his feet, it should be, then there's no issue with ramping up fairly quickly. And as far as the increase in mileage for anyone coming back from a layoff no matter the reason, he's been running big miles for years, so I don't think that's a problem either.
The only problem, if you want to even call it one, is the amount of time before Boston. But even if Boston wasn't on the calendar, it's time to get back it at. And Boston will be what it will be at this point, even if a realistic goal is a few minutes off last year. Which if we're already throwing out predictions, I'll put him in the 2:08 range. Regardless, good to see him back at it.
Am I the only one concerned by how quickly he's increased his mileage? Dude went from a half-mile of ~45 second jog, ~45 second walk on January 2nd to 45 miles in just 4 days so far this week.
You do realize this is merely what he posted publicly and chose to share. He could have had previous runs/workouts for weeks that he either didn't post on Strava or simply set to Private...
That's my take too. These guys know they aren't on the Africans radar for making to the end of the race near podium contention. They want to be seen as underdogs again.
The other thought I have is, for the amount of fitness and the mileage they have on their bodies, there's a decent chance the break helped their body absorb a ton of that fitness at the foundation and now they are building back on top of it.
You do realize this is merely what he posted publicly and chose to share. He could have had previous runs/workouts for weeks that he either didn't post on Strava or simply set to Private...
That's my take too. These guys know they aren't on the Africans radar for making to the end of the race near podium contention. They want to be seen as underdogs again.
The other thought I have is, for the amount of fitness and the mileage they have on their bodies, there's a decent chance the break helped their body absorb a ton of that fitness at the foundation and now they are building back on top of it.
I dunno, Mantz is running 4:35 “tempo” miles at high altitude immediately after returning from an injury. Seems like a sure path to injury
You do realize this is merely what he posted publicly and chose to share. He could have had previous runs/workouts for weeks that he either didn't post on Strava or simply set to Private...
That's my take too. These guys know they aren't on the Africans radar for making to the end of the race near podium contention. They want to be seen as underdogs again.
The other thought I have is, for the amount of fitness and the mileage they have on their bodies, there's a decent chance the break helped their body absorb a ton of that fitness at the foundation and now they are building back on top of it.
Using standard running terminology, can you explain what your last paragraph means?
