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Could Forrest Gump have possibly survived his epic run? [good read]

November 9, 2013 — Leave a comment

Interesting article on Gump’s long run…

“I have often thought of Forrest. How could he possibly have run across the country several times with such apparent ease? I know, I know, he\’s a fictional character. But with the popularity of marathons and ultra-running (any race that is more than the distance of a marathon and can top out at 100 miles), I thought now would be as good a time as any to answer this burning question: Could anyone possibly do what Forrest Gump did?”

Read the rest at: Could Forrest Gump have possibly survived his epic run? – The Week.

Training Journal – 11/9/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Slept in big time…ate pancakes…did some easy errand and stuff…rest!
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11/8/2013 Training Journal

November 8, 2013 — Leave a comment

Wow, fall has definitely arrived: today’s workout was clear and brisk. I had a run/bike on the plan, but decided to do a Duathlon workout instead.  I squeezed in a 4/5/3 mile DU – just the right distances to fit in my workout time window.  I think moving forward, I will alternate RuBi and Du sessions on the plan just to mix things up.

I picked up a Zoot Tri Jersey last week (via a great Halloween sale at Trisports.com!); so, even though it was ~46 degrees, I gave it a try (along with the Zoot Tri Shorts I already have.) I also wore arm sleeves and a skull cap for warmth – probably should have worn my thin gloves as well. It was a bit cool at the start, but I warmed up over the course of the session…and would have removed the gloves for run #2 anyway.

I goofed on the multisport transition stop/start on my Garmin between the Bike and Run 2.  [Must. Learn. To. Use. 910XT. Correctly.] Because of that, I ended up with a Run 1 session and a combined Bike/Run 2 session at the end of the workout.  Shout out to Mat at Strava Support – he broke the combined bike and run 2 into two workouts for me!  The “T” times listed below are best estimates, based on the cadence/pace graphs…close enough for me.  [OK, enough of the runnerd talk…]

Have a great weekend!

Training Journal – 11/8/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 4/5/2 DU
  • Comments: Extended to a 4/5/3, since I had time on the clock after the Bike…

    • RUN 1: 4.0 miles @ 7:35 avg pace, avg cadence 101. TIME: 30:32 [Strava]
    • TRANSITION: ~2:08 min
    • BIKE: 5.8 miles @ 17.8 mph avg, avg cadence 95. TIME: 19:32 [Strava]
    • TRANSITION: ~1:29 min
    • RUN 2: 3.0 miles @ 7:42 avg pace, avg cadence ~98. TIME: 23:29 [Strava]
    • TOTALS: Distance: 12.8 miles, Time: 1:17:10
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Why We Run: Bernd Heinrich [video]

November 7, 2013 — 1 Comment

What a great video…

often, while on a run, i think about why i didn’t start running earlier in my life.

years of missed enjoyment, but it just wasn’t the right time i guess.

that said, my plan is not to stop.

i may slow, but i won’t stop

Training Journal – 11/7/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 8-mile run
  • Comments: I did 8.6 miles @ 8:26 avg pace, avg cadence 97 & a run time of 1:12:18. [Strava]
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October 2013 Training Stats

November 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

October 2013 was split in two: final training for Foxy’s Fall Century on October 19th (with a half marathon thrown in) and then a return to a run-focused training plan in preparation for a late fall marathon.  But honestly, Foxy’s was the focus – the culmination of two months of training: 895.13 miles over 51:56:27 (h:m:s:) of invested time.  It was a blast and, even though I am a runner first, I can see myself doing more organized rides in the future.

That said, I’m glad to be back to a run-focused plan, though my run base totally suffered.  Back to the building stage…

I took a quick business trip to Oklahoma City and had two great runs while there [one, two].  It was taper week for Foxy’s, so, rather than riding or running in the hotel fitness center, I mapped out a route around a local lake.

HIGH/LOW:

  • HIGH: Rode my first century and registered for my first multisport event!
  • LOW: No trail running…

As far as new equipment & such:

  • Compression Socks.  I usually wear compression sleeves when I run and recovery compression socks after long runs and always when I fly.  When I was at the RnR San Jose Expo, I saw CEP’s Dynamic+ Short Socks and decided to give them a try.  They are crew length, so I figured they would be OK for running and riding.  They worked great during training rides and runs, so I wore a pair on Foxy’s.  I think they help control swelling over the 100 miles and has helped on runs as well.  I actually have worn them in combination with my sleeves (which the CEP rep mentioned) and
  • Cycling Leg Warmers.  Having already become a firm users of arm warmers, I decided to give Cycling Leg Warmers a try.  I went with Pactimo’s product and really like them.  I wore them through the lunch stop on Foxy’s and they worked great.  When I took them off, they stowed in the jersey pocket just fine (along with my arm warmers.)

With that, here are the stats for the month that was October 2013.  I decided to display a bit differently this month…

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Training Program(s):

  • October 1-20: Foxy’s Fall Century Program. In preparation for FFC, training shifted to predominantly bicycling. I programed one run day each weekday (usually Wednesday) and a BRick on Fridays. That equated to about 12 miles running and between 120 and 160 miles riding each week.
  • October 21-31 and November:  Transitioned back to a run-focused program in preparation for a December marathon. The plan returns to ridding on Mondays, running Tuesday-Thursday, doing a on Run/Bike (or RuBi) on Fridays, and a long run on Sundays.  Saturday is usually a rest day, unless there is an event or a needed shakeout run.

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Races/Rides Completed:

  • 10/6: Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon [report]
  • 10/19: Foxy’s Fall Century [report]
  • Race Count: Month: 1 / YTD: 11 / Lifetime: 37
    • 5k: 0 / 0 / 7
    • 10k: 0 / 0 / 2
    • Half Marathon: 1 / 8 / 17
    • Marathon: 0 / 1 / 2
    • 50K: 0 / 1 / 1
    • Other: 0 / 0 / 7
  • Ride Count: Month: 1 / YTD: 1 / Lifetime: 1
    • Century: 1 / 1 / 1

GIDDY-UP!

Training Journal – 11/6/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 6-mile run
  • Comments: My Garmin worked during the run, but went wacko when I got home and tried to synch.  Based on my estimation, I did 6.5 miles @ 8:46 avg pace, & a run time of ~57:00.
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11/5/2013 Training Journal

November 5, 2013 — Leave a comment
  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 20-mile easy ride
  • Comments: Still was not feeling 100% this morning when the alarm went off, so I stayed in bed. Mañana….
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11/4/2013 Training Journal

November 4, 2013 — Leave a comment
  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 20-mile easy ride
  • Comments: I now know why my energy seemed a bit low at yesterday’s US Half: I have what appears to be the beginnings of a cold.  I opted to rest this morning vs. riding and hit some meds all day.  I will shift the plan by a day this week…
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Half Marathon Number 19

November 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

I checked off half marathon number 19 today, extending my race-a-month streak to 25.

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Today’s run was the US Half Marathon in San Francisco.  I ended up with an “official” time of 1:53:54 @ an 8:42 avg pace. I’ll post a race report this coming week.

Training Journal – 11/3/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: US Half Marathon – San Francisco
  • Comments: See above, more details to follow later this week. [Strava]
  • Weekly mileage: Running: 42.9 / Bicycling: 28.2 – Total: 71.7
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Ready for Number 19

November 2, 2013 — Leave a comment

Golden Gate, here I come!

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Training Journal – 11/2/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 2-mile shakeout run & day two of two carb loading for tomorrow
  • Comments: I ran 2.2 miles @ 7:33 avg pace, avg cadence 96 & a run time of 16:40. [Strava]
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11/1/2013 Training Journal

November 1, 2013 — Leave a comment
  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 5/5 RuBi and day one of two carb loads for a half marathon on Sunday
  • Comments:
    • RUN: 5.4 miles @ 8:01 avg pace, avg cadence 97. TIME: 43:12 [Strava]
    • TRANSITION: 1:29 min
    • BIKE: 5.8 miles @ 18 mph avg, avg cadence 92. TIME: 19:15 [Strava]
    • TOTALS: Distance: 11.2 miles, Time: 1:03:56
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10/31/2013 Training Journal / Blissful / Whoa!

October 31, 2013 — 1 Comment

No scenic picture or off-angle selfie to share, but this morning’s run was one of those that is best described as Blissful.

Early 0430 start, clear sky, beautiful waning crescent moon, temp cool enough to give a short-sleeved/shorts-wearing runner a chill at the start but just right after two miles, ever so slight wind, no other humans or animals in sight.

As for my run, a nice warm-up mile, followed by five quiet…meditative…yet negative split ones, only to see that I needed 10 more minutes to finish an hour-long, sweat test run.  Quickly deciding to turn right instead of going straight, and then running that final 1.3 miles at a 7:50 avg pace…and finishing with just a little left in the tank, but knowing I was done.

blissful indeed.

That said, my blissful, “7:50 pace” doesn’t even come close to this “whoa!” video.  The treadmill is set at 12.6 MPH or a 4:46 per mile pace, which is the average pace Ryan Hall ran at the 2011 Boston Marathon.  whoa, indeed.

Training Journal – 10/31/13:

  • Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 6-mile run
  • Comments: Last night, I decided to do a sweat test during this morning’s run; so that meant I needed to run for an hour at race pace. I ended up running 7.3 miles @ 8:15 avg pace, avg cadence 97 & a run time of 1:00:16. [Strava]
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