tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post115220786716735155..comments2023-11-03T05:46:16.883-05:00Comments on Simon Says...Run: WHAT’S MISSING?Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152552173991253132006-07-10T12:22:00.000-05:002006-07-10T12:22:00.000-05:00double, it always sounds so easy on paper.double, it always sounds so easy on paper.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152327114627528112006-07-07T21:51:00.000-05:002006-07-07T21:51:00.000-05:00In my mind, the biggest bang for the buck for us w...In my mind, the biggest bang for the buck for us weekend warriors is a lot of miles a week at marathon pace. The key workouts are the long pace runs of 10+ miles and even 15+. You really can't get the benefit needed from other workouts. Plus, if I can reel off a 15+ pace run or two under load my confidence is high. I also understand hydration and weather data when doing those.<BR/><BR/>Miles is the way, no question, but get the most you can out of 50-70 a week and then move up. If a person can handle 12 to 20 miles at week a marathon pace and get a solid 10-12 miler and a 15-22 miler in a week the rest is gravy. It's not easy to do, but you also can get to close to maximum in 2-3 months. <BR/><BR/>I haven't run a lot of marathons, but the ones I trained for left me tired all the time. You have to get out and push. Lose a lung once in awhile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152306229900664262006-07-07T16:03:00.000-05:002006-07-07T16:03:00.000-05:00Ryan, thanks (I think) for the reminder that Chica...Ryan, thanks (I think) for the reminder that Chicago is only 108 days away.<BR/><BR/>As for Wottle, gotta keep in mind that that's the Olympic-freaking finals. He's not doing that at some chump meet. That's what they call "running your own race."Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152296862168038532006-07-07T13:27:00.000-05:002006-07-07T13:27:00.000-05:00that's an amazing race! i was a freshman in colleg...that's an amazing race! i was a freshman in college.massomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119481354688861353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152246454254947602006-07-06T23:27:00.000-05:002006-07-06T23:27:00.000-05:00Wow-wee, awesome race video! Thanks! I was 11 in '...Wow-wee, awesome race video! Thanks! I was 11 in '72, vaguely remember hearing about Wottle at the Olympics.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382405592877758715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152234601177012482006-07-06T20:10:00.000-05:002006-07-06T20:10:00.000-05:00Cool film clip on the race.Funny about your questi...Cool film clip on the race.<BR/><BR/>Funny about your questions on aging and whether or not you can touch your old PR's. I just commented in my blog on the men who are faster than me in races and 20 years older. I was hoping that meant I could get faster in my 40's and 50's. Not true?<BR/><BR/>I like your response to Mike. You're ramping up pretty strongly as it is. Good luck on pushing your pace a little. I just started that today on my Gen Aer 10-miler. 108 days to Chicago!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340810097551928846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152234171320012772006-07-06T20:02:00.000-05:002006-07-06T20:02:00.000-05:00Sara, it sounds like you're lucky that NY is so cl...Sara, it sounds like you're lucky that NY is so close - otherwise we may have to contract the Indians (like they were trying to do with the Twins a couple of years ago).Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152232207817956272006-07-06T19:30:00.000-05:002006-07-06T19:30:00.000-05:00WOW--never seen that race before--that's amazing!!...WOW--never seen that race before--that's amazing!!!<BR/><BR/>Okay, in regards to your statements:<BR/><BR/>1. There were 31,000 people. But probably 30% were Yankee fans as we're only about a 2 hour drive from the NY line. Arg. I hate them. :)<BR/><BR/>2. Martinez has thrown out 5/66? He sucks SO bad at defense that Matt and I were trying to figure out if he'd EVER thrown anyone out this entire season. I think I could say the entire alphabet in the time it takes him to release the stupid ball! ha haTrisaratopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516116052466206839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152215364528168552006-07-06T14:49:00.000-05:002006-07-06T14:49:00.000-05:00Wow, it's weird to have yourself quoted on your ow...Wow, it's weird to have yourself quoted on your own blog. Yes, I remember that post.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry Mike, I haven't reverted back to my old ways - mileage is still king. I do plan on building back up but with the recent injury, I think going from 32, 40, 51 and ~65 this week is pretty aggressive.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of taking the winter to gradually build my mileage with just easy runs. Chicago is 3 months away and while I need to build mileage I need to do it with more strong aerobic runs.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1152211583335034842006-07-06T13:46:00.000-05:002006-07-06T13:46:00.000-05:00You could also just run a lot more and the times w...You could also just run a lot more and the times would come down naturally, like your boys Daws and Lydiard said. Just something to think about. Miles make champions.<BR/><BR/>Remember this post? "Could I run 1:25 on 60 mpw? Yes. Could I run sub-3 on 60 mpw? It’d be close. Could I run sub-2:55? No way. I think I’m the type of runner that could run well just based on miles and strong aerobic runs. Just look at my race results from last year. I was running 40-50 mpw and doing a lot of speed and ran 39:02 for 10k on a pancake flat course in ideal conditions. Last weekend I would’ve run a minute faster (if you can believe McMillan) with ZERO speed work in the last 3.5 months."<BR/><BR/>If you were doing that on 40-50 MPW, what could you do at 70+? Might be time to get some running in while the weather is good. I only give you this kick in the butt because I know you can take it.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573945547139938065noreply@blogger.com