I just wanted to let you guys know that Josh but in a bunch of time and update his blog on my site now. Just go to the user submitted blog page. Enjoy!
I just wanted to let you guys know that Josh but in a bunch of time and update his blog on my site now. Just go to the user submitted blog page. Enjoy!
Monster. Absolute monster.
Good Stuff - worth the read.
Be careful - going from the Peg into the DS Trainer sends up flags - a better choice would be the Speedstar. That DS has caused a lot of ITBS in people who don't need the support. It's hard as a rock w/ that plastic crap. IMO, of course.
It's something that his "races" largely consist of biding time, looking around, seeing what's going on, etc.. before cruising in 1st. My XC races were all 'lactic acid fests'.
Anyway, I could see him losing Prenats this year, but being better at Nationals.
ttc wrote:
My XC races were all 'lactic acid fests'.
Anyway, I could see him losing Prenats this year, but being better at Nationals.
That's why you sucked at running, ttc, and why mcdougal doesn't.
I like the Jason Rexing reference Josh makes
I like the fact that he runs 17 miles every day...in singles by the way.
The new coach sounds like a beast:
"Our new distance coach comes in tomorrow. Greg Jimmerson, a Stanford alum. In highschool Greg was the runner up at the Footlocker National Championships. In college he ran 4 years under the legendary Vin Lanana, and lead Stanford to their first national cross country team title in 96, placing 4th overall. Post-collegiately he ran for the Nike Farm team, and qualified for two world xc teams, including the bronze metal team from 2001 (?) Greg's PR's are as follows 13:38 (5k) 28:40 (10k) and 2:16 (marathon). On top of all that in the 1996 NCAA outdoor 10k he defeated both Jason Rexing and Ryan Grote, I'm pretty sure that has to count for something....."
Some things that stood out to me:
- Many minimalists used Josh as an example of someone who ran all of his miles in flats...maybe this entry will put that notion to rest.
- How about that kid who ran 58 mins for a "10 mile" run (although Josh claims it's accurate) but can't break 30 in an 8k. Maybe someone's working a bit too hard in practice?
- Far be it from me to judge the kid's training, but how much benefit is he getting by running 17 miles everyday (as opposed to more doubles, a longer long run, and a bit more variance of his normal routes)? But then again, this approach seems to be working out just fine for him!
former upstate runner wrote:
- Far be it from me to judge the kid's training, but how much benefit is he getting by running 17 miles everyday (as opposed to more doubles, a longer long run, and a bit more variance of his normal routes)? But then again, this approach seems to be working out just fine for him!
I agree with everything you have said...if it aint broke dont fix it...but he is missing something in the end of the season, a little variety, ie. long runs shorter recover days, different routes may be what he needs to push that last little bit and win a national championship.
That being said I am no where near his level...just a thought.
former upstate runner wrote:
...as opposed to... more variance of his normal routes
Maybe that's why he's rhythm racer and even admits to not adjusting that great to unexpected hills, turns or terrain. Either that, or maybe the consistent routes are indicative of wanting familiarity for a good rhythm.
alligator epo wrote:
The new coach sounds like a beast:
\"Our new distance coach comes in tomorrow. Greg Jimmerson, a Stanford alum. In highschool Greg was the runner up at the Footlocker National Championships. In college he ran 4 years under the legendary Vin Lanana, and lead Stanford to their first national cross country team title in 96, placing 4th overall. Post-collegiately he ran for the Nike Farm team, and qualified for two world xc teams, including the bronze metal team from 2001 (?) Greg\'s PR\'s are as follows 13:38 (5k) 28:40 (10k) and 2:16 (marathon). On top of all that in the 1996 NCAA outdoor 10k he defeated both Jason Rexing and Ryan Grote, I\'m pretty sure that has to count for something.....\"
why did the old coach leave? with talent like josh and his brother on the team it doesnt seem like a situation someone would want to walk away from
mr. smithers wrote:
former upstate runner wrote:- Far be it from me to judge the kid's training, but how much benefit is he getting by running 17 miles everyday (as opposed to more doubles, a longer long run, and a bit more variance of his normal routes)? But then again, this approach seems to be working out just fine for him!
I agree with everything you have said...if it aint broke dont fix it...but he is missing something in the end of the season, a little variety, ie. long runs shorter recover days, different routes may be what he needs to push that last little bit and win a national championship.
That being said I am no where near his level...just a thought.
Never mind i read the rest of the log
I don't see what the big deal is, I crushed that kid twice with no problems.
"Most of the guys only went 30 minutes. Jordan and Jarvis went 35, and I went 45 .... The last 10 minutes I continued to accelerate, I even made the last 5 minutes hurt a bit. All in all a great workout for me. I really felt strong the whole way, though I didn't feel that quick. I felt like I could have held that pace (probably just under 5 min per mile average) for another 40 minutes at least."
85 minutes at under 5 min per mile average puts on through the half marathon in 65 minutes. Thoughts?
"The Circuit." A new word in our vocabulary, apparently an old one in Lannana's. Coach Jimmer says that this is one that they did a lot early season at Stanford. It goes something like this. An interval (today it was 600m on the IM fields ) followed by 30 seconds of pushups, immediately followed by another interval. This time followed by bicycles.
Yeah that sounds.... fantastic.... it'll really help them build... the ability to do pushups after running...
here y'all go wrote:
"Most of the guys only went 30 minutes. Jordan and Jarvis went 35, and I went 45 .... The last 10 minutes I continued to accelerate, I even made the last 5 minutes hurt a bit. All in all a great workout for me. I really felt strong the whole way, though I didn't feel that quick. I felt like I could have held that pace (probably just under 5 min per mile average) for another 40 minutes at least."
85 minutes at under 5 min per mile average puts on through the half marathon in 65 minutes. Thoughts?
Its one thing to feel lik you can do something...its a whole nother story to actually do it.
pushups at the end of an interval, are good for the finishing kick, work the arms after the legs have been exhausted.
hey, you got any more videos to send our way anytime soon? thanks