alaskadrifter
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Wow! I'm good if I can keep a 12min/mile for 4 miles.
Any runners round here?
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uncreative
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Thats super legit. How many miles per week are you running? Was it a BQ course?
smack300
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Wow, that is impressive!
alaskadrifter
Landing gear operator
I ran back to the pilot house from work, but had a backpack on. So I'm going to claim that slowed me down
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hotice
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I peaked at 90 mpw. Yes it was a BQ course. I ran boston in 2015: 2:45 in bad conditions.
alaskadrifter
Landing gear operator
Did about 6 miles in 1.1 hours, my pace is getting better but I have to let my calves rest a couple of days when I do those longer runs.
Avgirl
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Ever used a foam roller or compression tights? That will solve that problem.
uncreative
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+1 for foam roller but it is absolutely brutal until you get used to it.
Avgirl
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There is no getting used to it really. I just repeat to myself over and over that it will be 100% better the next day. Calf and Hamstrings on the foam roller aren't horrible. The IT band is a completely different situation. You pretty much want to hurt someone or cry. But, running in compression tights (CW-X is my favorite brand) is something I can't compromise on long runs, half marathons or marathons. Recovery is so much faster and it keeps things aligned. Not a difficult transition for girls because they are like putting on hosiery, but guys have a learning curve.
alaskadrifter
Landing gear operator
Will any foam roller do?
Avgirl
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Yes and No. The type of foam determines if it holds up, or if you will replace yours. If it looks sturdy, you shouldn't have a problem. I see good ones even at Wal-Mart now. Who knew? I am intrigued by the new travel foam rollers that collapse. Would be perfect on the road.
Ozelot
Frozen Tundra TRACON
Any of y'all use a heart rate sensor? I started to use a Wahoo Tickr and it's sweet. But now I'm scared I'm damaging heart. I set up the target zones to fit my age but I'll always in the 85-90% area and I really don't feel strained.
Anybody have any insight? To keep my heart in the anaerobic zone I have to slow way down.
I'm Kyle.zins@gmail.com of anyone wants to friend me on runtastic.
Anybody have any insight? To keep my heart in the anaerobic zone I have to slow way down.
I'm Kyle.zins@gmail.com of anyone wants to friend me on runtastic.
gne in prog
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i like running around airports on trips. this was as close to "around" as i could get last week-
and since i was in kurt cobain's hometown and bored-
and since i was in kurt cobain's hometown and bored-
Avgirl
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i like running around airports on trips. this was as close to "around" as i could get last week-
and since i was in kurt cobain's hometown and bored-
You had your own Half Marathon. Without water stops, and a medal.
Any of y'all use a heart rate sensor? I started to use a Wahoo Tickr and it's sweet. But now I'm scared I'm damaging heart. I set up the target zones to fit my age but I'll always in the 85-90% area and I really don't feel strained.
Anybody have any insight? To keep my heart in the anaerobic zone I have to slow way down.
I'm Kyle.zins@gmail.com of anyone wants to friend me on runtastic.
I am not a fan of the heart rate tracking/training process, but Marathon Junkie, Chuck Engle is all about it. Might look up his page for more info. He is quite responsive with questions, but he is too competitive for me. I don't want to be an Olympian.
alaskadrifter
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gne in prog
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ran a warrior dash last weekend. obstacles were easy compared to spartan, distance was short (5K), but it was a good time regardless.
denver hm coming up in october, then vegas hm in november. no fulls this year, being injured/sick at the beginning of the year set me too far behind.
denver hm coming up in october, then vegas hm in november. no fulls this year, being injured/sick at the beginning of the year set me too far behind.
uncreative
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For anyone running a fall marathon, Strava and New Balance are offering a free pair of shoes if you negative split!
http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/
http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/
alaskadrifter
Landing gear operator
I've been remiss in my exercise since, uh... a while. The altitude is killing me though.
