50+ Weekly Training Thread

The usual 36 for me, but 3 of the 5 weekdays I was on a treadmill, and felt good so I ended up doing some mini-tempo runs. The first mile was about 9 minutes, but the last would be 6:40-6:50. Given those workouts, I felt like I wasn't just recovering all week. Saturday was a hard hill workout inside 8 miles. I was hoping to do something moderate on Sunday, but really felt beat, so I just did an easy 8. I might try some 400's on Wednesday if I bounce back quickly.

My right knee really limits the shoes I can wear (long story). If I could find some flats that would work, I would definitely wear them as it's not the pounding that bothers my knee. I've tried several different flats, but have not found the magic one yet. Therefore, I'm in Saucony Guides all the time. As for junk miles, at this age, any and all miles count!

Us Badger grads are still glowing today about homegrown Farm-boy Chris Solinsky's magical race last night. Just fantastic! I may not live in Wisconsin anymore (him either, of course), but it is still in my blood!

This week I didn't quite get the miles I wanted. You might have noticed it was raining pretty hard yesterday in Kentucky, so I didn't get my long run in yesterday and ended with 42 miles for the week again. This time, on 5 days of running. Did an 8x400m@5k pace with 200m@55s in between, followed by 4x200m hard with same 200m in between. Otherwise, mostly 5-8 mile runs in the 6:40-7:30 range.

Thanks for posting my topic BHRR1. I try to do at least one workout a week in my flats (which for me are either Mana's or Fastwitches). It's always either a tempo or interval/fartlek workout. Sometimes, I'll do a second run in them just for feel. I'm thinking it helps to reduce some of the calf soreness I've gotten after hard races. I've never run more than 12 miles during training in my flats. Usually I reserve the long runs for my more cushion shoes, but I've never had sore feet from wearing my flats, so I'm thinking about going more that direction.

As I said earlier, I don't know how to add junk miles, since they aren't timed, aren't targeted for any purpose, and aren't usually long enough to warrant being called a workout (warmup/cooldown are part of a workout, however). I just chalk them up as part of my general fitness, and not part of my training. I'd say I probably log about 6-8 junk miles a week, as I walk/run the 1.3 miles to and from work everyday, usually with a full backpack.

Have a great May, everybody.

About 43 for me, with a 13+ and 7+ yesterday and today when the heat here in NY has cranked up. Unfortunately I had to bag a track workout when my sciatica showed up 100 into a 1600. So I'll be off track work for a bit, although I have a Masters Mile on that same track this coming Thursday night.

I wear flats only for track work.

I ran in flats or barefoot.The modern marshmellow high heels screwed me up pretty bad.A good read if you are interested in where the current crap shoe came from:SWOOSH

Lost another pound.The hills are getting ezr.Picked up an old frame in excellent condition 2000 Lemond Chambery.Built it up with the same parts as my carbon fiber Lemond(2006 buenes aires) except for the wheels wh7850s on the Chambery and EA90slx on the buenes aires.I think the heavier Chambery climbs better.It really handle better very quick lots of fun for a 180 bucks.11 weeks to go until OUCH.LA looks like and old man.

A good 70 mile week which included 3 x 1 mile at about 5:40 pace and a good 3 mile tempo. Progress! My younger training partners are starting to notice...

All my training is done in trainers. Flats are for races (track and road). I am too old for spikes (except for x-country)...

I really don't count junk - but I do consider the effort from a "being tired" perspective.

Good running to all!

48 miles this week. Monday through Friday I run on pavement from my house, so I wear fairly well cushioned trainers. Saturday and Sunday I usually run on trails in spikeless XC racing shoes. I am just about to start my track work for the Summer track season and I will work up to two full track workouts/week in spikes if all goes well.

I'm a skinny Kenyan trapped in a white(fat?) guy's body . But dongarrnit , I like me .

Ran 36 miles this week over 5 days. I did some upper body work on two days, about 30 min each.

Ran my first race, post NYC fiasco/recovery/surgery. 5K, 18:05. 14th overall, and 1st in AG. This was my slowest 5K since 2003, but one of the sweetest ever. I didn't expect to be racing this year, let alone doing much running.

I wear regular trainers for most of my runs; tempos in light trainers; some speed work either barefoot (not so much anymore), light trainers, or with spikes.

total for the week 20.5

feel pretty good would like to set some higher goals, so I will go for 30 miles this week!

weight 171

all is well

26:59:60

Hilarious to see the size difference of the normal 10k guys giving the congrats to Solinsky...awesome race to view!

32 miles this week in 5 runs, and also a 32 min recovery day on the glide machine to let the feet skip a day of pounding. After spending the last year trying to not use my orthotics, I had to break down and wear them a few days around the house to see if that would help the foot pains.

Last Tuesday's workout went poorly, with 6x400 and 6x200 in 78.6 ave and 33.8 ave. Feet played a small roll, but mostly it was fatigue. A nice part of the workout was having a 42 yr old lady, who for now will remain nameless, gaping me by 3 to 6 seconds on the last 120-150 of the 400s...not that I enjoy looking bad, but she is finally starting to come around, having been a 2:03 and sub 4:10 open runner.

Sat workout was supposed to be hill reps but decided to scrap it and go easy long (9 1/2 mi), but ended up doing the last 4 1/2 @ 6:30 pace to help a friend finish the last part of his 20 mile run...he was only going to run the last 5 harder.

I count anything faster than a walk as mileage, and rarely use race shoes for workouts. Also don't workout in spikes, though I've intended to use my older ones as minimal jogging shoes, and actually started today by running 2 miles of my 6 mile run this evening in them. Do intend to use my old T3s to run part of some up coming track workouts. Have been using the Lunarglides.

Happy running to all!

57 miles with the longest run 7.39 miles.

Run most of my mileage in minimalist shoes. Like almost anything else, results will vary and I'm aware that Jim Spivey wore orthotics and Geb races in heavier shoes than I train in.

Was great to see Solinsky's AR 10K result first thing after logging on to LR this morning.

25 miles this week. Had a good steady run Wednesday morning, 6 miles in 47:37. Gave blood in the afternoon and felt run down and had allergies the rest of the week.

I no longer buy racing flats. Right now I have a pair of Adidas Supernovas that are pretty flexible and light. I have to run at least 2 miles to log a run. A lot of days I'll run/walk the dog about a mile after my main run but I don't count it.

Last 2 weeks were a tad low at 68 & 65. I was on a cruise last week so that limited my workouts somewhat. Workouts have been going well, I think I'm where I want to be right now. I've got a 25K this Saturday so I'll back off a bit then see what we've got on raceday.

Shoes: Basic trainer for most daily runs (Pegasus, Defyance) I'll use a lighter trainer (Mizuno Precisions) for speed days & tempos. I'll be using those same shoes for longer races. I picked up some Nike Streak XC's for 5K's this year. Pretty much training shoes for training, racing shoes for racing. Never spikes except for XC. I use a Lynco L400 sports orthotic for all shoes.

Miles: Each mile has a purpose so everything counts in my book.

16 days to 50....

Dave

just under 60 miles in five runs this week, including a fastish 2:30 trail run with faster friends and my first real speed workout in maybe a year and was happy to see that i hit my preanemia splits for 8x400. i might race a road mile in early june, although it comes five days after a higher priority 30-mile.

i count all my miles, but i can't remember the last time i went out on something shorter than about five miles. i figure that recovery runs serve an important purpose, so i include those miles in my total.

i run roads as rarely as i can get away with it, but wear lightweight trainers (nike frees) when i do. i wear flats (hyperspeed 2s) for track workouts and races, and do nearly all my running in trail flats (new balance 790s or 100s).

Ran the Eau Claire Marathon yesterday on a windy day. Ran 3:45:11, which was 10 to 15 minutes slower than I was hoping. Ran 8:15 miles for first 20, then blew up with a one hour last 10K. Hard to believe a guy who runs a 1:38 half marathon (7:30 per mile) can't run 8:15 miles for 26.2. I'm inclined to believe the marathon isn't my distance, since I've gotten the same result in both marathons I've run.

total for the week: 41.4

I don't run in racing flats -- just light weight trainers.

Fifty mile week here. I am coming back from a hip injury. I missed three weeks of training but am coming back pretty well now. I count all miles, including warmup and cooldown for my total.

I wear a typical trainer for most runs, a lighter trainer for speedwork and tempos, and flats only for races. 25k this Saturday to see how much I have lost with the hip injury. Good running to all.

Oops I see multiple questions. a)Average mileage: up to 2% but only rarely. I have run 18 to 20 miles in my racing flats to test marathon readines (so 25 or 30% on those rare occassions); but opted for light trainers (this is as 40+ and 50+ runner) for an actual marathon.b) I count all miles, no such thing as junk miles; warm ups and cool downs count. Generally, unless coming off an injury and just starting up, I run 3 miles or more.

Topics: Unfortunately, you all talked about minimal shoes before I joined the discussion thread, so how about a) Training in racing flats: what fraction of your weekly miles do you log in racing flats? What's the furthest distance you will train in them?, or b) Junk miles: What do you consider junk miles? Do you count them? If so, how? For example, I live 1.3 miles from work, I usually walk, but sometimes I'll run it...I don't count 'em.

Mon, wed, fri were sessions on the mtn bike (also a kyak on Mon).

Tuesday I went out for a steep trail hike with the ski poles and then ran a 45min loop on steep rough trails.

Thursday, minimal sleep (about 2hrs after night shift)I did another steep trail hike then 75mins of trail running. Actually about 30 mins of that there are no trails, it's just running through leaf/bark litter and rock.

Sat. A club 4k handicap race on rough hilly trail.

Sun. A club 5k handicap on very hilly and rough trails.

Raced well for the first time this season. A bit slower than last year but I'm back in the ball park.

The last few races had been shockers.

I run everything in light xc racers except when on golf course or horse racecourses then it's barefoot.

I couldn't run in heavy trainers on my normal terrain as I'd break my leg. The stuff I normally run on you have to feel with your feet otherwise you won't stay upright for long. The trails around here are mostly old mining trails from the 1850s, eroded and overgrown and very rocky and rooty. Or they are just kangaroo tracks. Often I just run through the forest where there is no trail.

Junk miles? Hard to know what that is. I have found very slow running can be quite therapeutic. My feeling is that junk miles are ones that you run for the wrong reasons.

I don't count my mileage (kilometerage)anyway so that's not a factor.