I'll see if she lets me scan a picture of her in her "prime".
I'll see if she lets me scan a picture of her in her "prime".
You're saying that NO long run is the ONLY alternative to considering the long run to be the MOST important part of marathon training? Simplistic much?
Speak English, bud.
Read English, vato. It couldn't have been written more clearly. Should I be surprised that it went well over your head?
Lay off the booze for a few hours and then come back and try reading your own post.
no one of consequence wrote:
Clapton wrote:Wearing sunblock in a marathon is such a rookie mistake...
Uh, and why is that? Are you like, so fast you can't get burned?
Go get someone to help you read if you have trouble with words containing more than four letters. Since I'd rather shovel snow than banter with someone as benighted as you, how about you try this thread on for size and see if you can convince malmo to see things your way, whatever that is.
http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=2372073&page=2
Put your stock in the words of GR,rippy cripple, and muddy girl.
May marathons in the upper mid west are fickle things as far as weather goes. Too hot or freezing cold with rain seem to enter the equation all too often. That said, think about a "Plan B" race in June.
Such a carefully built crucible of fitness doesn't deserve to be dashed against the bow of rotten conditions.
Best of wishes in your quest.
O RLY? wrote:
You're saying that NO long run is the ONLY alternative to considering the long run to be the MOST important part of marathon training? Simplistic much?
Your post reads as if you're dyslexic (no offense to anyone who is). Might want to get that checked out.
What do you consider to be the most important aspect of marathon training?
Nah, but even if it did, it'd still be better than being disingenuous. I'm glad you found someone to help you, though. Not much of a reader? Might want to work on that as you are able.
I wouldn't say that there is a "most important aspect" of marathon training. If anything, it might be something general like consistency and volume. Nothing else really matters or will help if there isn't that to begin with.
Yes, you can do it, if your endurance is up to par. My PR's at the shorter distances were very similar to yours before running a 2:55 at Boston last year. However, my 1/2 PR was 1:19:30 from the previous fall. However, I am a 40 year old man who had only been running for 3-years when I ran the 2:55. I was never a runner in my younger years and have virtually no leg speed. My endurance is my strength and 10-miles to 25k seem to be my strength distances. On a flatter course with better weather, I truly think I could have run 2:48-2:50 last May. My mileage for the 18-weeks leading up to Boston was averaged about 75 with peak weeks of 90-miles. Weekly I ran a medium length (10-14 miles) tempo at goal MP. I also ran 1 and 2-mile repeats on the road at about 10k to 10-mile race pace on most weeks after the snow was off the road.
Brian
I found my wife's race progression prior to her 2:52:15 at Grandma's (she was 23)...
03/02 - 5M in 30:19 (6:04 pace)
03/09 - 10K in 38:29 (6:13 pace)
04/21 - Half Marathon in 1:24:46 (6:28 pace)
05/11 - 5K in 19:16 (6:12 pace)
05/19 - Half Marathon in 1:22:34 (6:18 pace)
06/22 - Marathon in 2:52:15
I found my wife's race progression prior to her 2:52:15 at Grandma's (she was 23)...
03/02 - 5M in 30:19 (6:04 pace)
03/09 - 10K in 38:29 (6:13 pace)
04/21 - Half Marathon in 1:24:46 (6:28 pace)
05/11 - 5K in 19:16 (6:12 pace)
05/19 - Half Marathon in 1:22:34 (6:18 pace)
06/22 - Marathon in 2:52:15 (6:34 pace)
It depends if you will be wearing a bra or going Katie Holmes style.
perv alert wrote:
When a guy asks for advice do we require pictures? Treat her as a runner and get your kicks elsewhere.
You certainly do not read this message board often, eh?
perv alert wrote:
When a guy asks for advice do we require pictures? Treat her as a runner and get your kicks elsewhere.
Thank you oh brave noble one for protecting the damsel in distress in her time of need.
O RLY? wrote:
You're saying that NO long run is the ONLY alternative to considering the long run to be the MOST important part of marathon training? Simplistic much?
Bud, I understand what you're saying on the first page, but the above is garble.
The Japanese women believe in the long run and dominate the marathon and all-time list. I'm more inclined to believe they have it right verses someone who underperformed in the marathon. There are no short cuts with the marathon.
You have almost the same PRs as I did out of college at age 22. 17:34, 36:49, 83 minutes. My first marathon was 2:52. Good luck!
Just because somone runs a long run does not mean that it is the most important part of their training. The Hansons guys all run 20-22 mile runs and they say that it is not the most important aspect to their training.
MJP what college did you run for? is your may marathon green bay?