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by Dstew
Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What is Melissa's Run?
Replies: 2
Views: 2048

Last year was the 25th Anniversary and its seems each year more and more people want to do this race so goes on everyone's "must do" list. I ran the 10K last year for the first time and I did not appreciate why it was so special. For one thing, you see people with Melissa's t-shirts with 1990, etc. ...
by Dstew
Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Thursday
Replies: 44
Views: 8489

Up at 5:15 am and then off to K-country this morning to play 18 holes of golf - walking and carrying. Came home and felt good so decided I would do a nice little 7 K run - felt very good, first time in weeks and 8 K and 32:32 later - a 4:04 per K pace and I was back home. Funny thing is that I felt ...
by Dstew
Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:08 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Goals for 2005 and 2006
Replies: 30
Views: 4468

Goals for 2005 and 2006

As part of the Mental Aspect of running, one tool is to set short and long term goals. Here are my goals: 2005 Run a half marathon in less than 1:30 - check, Calgary Police 1:29:35 Qualify for Boston - check, Calgary marathon 3:16:59 Get into the top 50 at the Melissa's 22K race in September - 2006 ...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:43 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Some good stories for inspiration
Replies: 4
Views: 3095

Some good stories for inspiration

http://www.canadianmarathonstories.ca/index_en.htm

I especially liked the one about the guy who ran the Calgary Marathon. :D :!:
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How slow or fast should my long run be??
Replies: 7
Views: 3693

For those Boston Bound: Saturday: Pace Training. Saturday runs vary from 8 to 4 miles with about half of them done at marathon pace. I say this despite the fact that it may be very difficult to achieve your normal marathon pace in bad weather while wearing heavy clothes and with snow and ice on the ...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:45 pm
Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
Topic: How Do I Stay Hydrated?
Replies: 8
Views: 4280

In training: 5K or less - nothing. 5 - 15 to 20K depending on how hot it is, a single water bottle on a belt. 20K plus - water in a Camel - 3L + at least one gel. I would be so tired and sore after the 20+ runs before getting that Christmas present, now they easier. Try to recreate what I do in a ra...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:35 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Jacob vs. Dr J - Pay-Per-View
Replies: 10
Views: 3475

That was nothing compared to the down in the mud, eye gouging fight Wolf and I had over the same topic. It is nice to see people passionate about the sport and how best to prepare. We are all an experiment of one and I always found it best to pick and choose from the personal experiences of everyone...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: LSD to Race Pace
Replies: 27
Views: 8758

Thanks for all the suggestions. Both Dr. J and Jacob have good points. I think that I am in a running rut right now with all my runs being at the same slow pace. I will work on doing my LSD runs slow (as by definition) and trying to increase the pace of my mid-week runs :D A neat tool is the Farlek...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Mental Aspect of Marathon Training
Replies: 19
Views: 6528

I agree to some extent with all of you. Whilst I am running my first marathon this coming Sunday and have not yet completed the full 42.2 km, I have been running a long time and find it good to push my body and practice running while i am tired. The farthest I ran in my training was just over 35km ...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Junk Miles ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3264

There are no "junk" miles as running is one sport where to get better one needs to run and there are NO substitutes. But when the term junk miles are used it is to describe those miles that one runs without a specific purpose - a specific purpose would be an interval run, a tempo run, a Long Slow Ru...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: More Hill training Q's...
Replies: 5
Views: 3107

Re: More Hill training Q's...

I was thinking of starting a hill routine once a week. I read the earlier post on hill's and have mapped out a big hill close to home. If i put out the right amount of effort to reach the top totally gassed, and then walk to the bottom (Knee saver) then how many "laps" should be done? The hill I wi...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Mental Aspect of Marathon Training
Replies: 19
Views: 6528

I cannot disagree that there are not some risks with the type of training I did - although it was only my second marathon where I had my break through so veteran??? For my first marathon I did a gentler and kinder version of that kind of training. To be more specific, a medium length slow run follow...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: LSD to Race Pace
Replies: 27
Views: 8758

Make that three - the fast finish is one way to do it. The way I did it was a warm up of 1 -3 K and then marathon pace and then a proper cool down, hydrate, take in protein and ice the legs. Another suggestion is the run a shorter run at race pace - say 5 - 8 K or so in your case on Saturday and the...
by Dstew
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Junk Miles ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3264

A "junk" mile is more of a catch all phrase to describe a run/job without a specific purpose. There are LSD (Long Slow Distance Runs), tempo runs, intervals and/or speed work, hills, etc. A junk mile is just some running/jogging done to build up the miles for that week - some programs incorrectly ca...
by Dstew
Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:42 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Calgary Races (Very Long)
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

Calgary Races (Very Long)

St Patrick' Day Race in March - 5 and 10K races. Organized by the Calgary Road Runners - well run race although there was a bit of confusion the year that I ran it because they had to move the start line. Long Sleeved t-shirt, good food and gold, silver and bronze medals for the top three finishers ...
by Dstew
Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:42 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Looking for a good Marathon in about 4-5 months
Replies: 5
Views: 2187

marathonguide.com

Good reviews of the various marathons.
by Dstew
Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:33 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Need To Rant.
Replies: 8
Views: 3222

Been there, done that, have the t-shirt and now just slowly coming back. And if you think you had it bad, despite walking like a crippled 80 year old for the first week, qualifying for Boston made me feel like I was walking on air. Second week, feeling really good so why not rush back into temp runs...
by Dstew
Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:25 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What helps get you through the tougher runs?
Replies: 26
Views: 9583

1) In a race - I tell myself my legs are strong, I am well prepared plus since I have told all of my family and coworkers my goal time, I think of the "shame" in not making my time because I was alittle tired and sore. Plus, I also think if there is only 20, 10, 5, 1 Ks left to go, the faster I do t...
by Dstew
Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Mental Aspect of Marathon Training
Replies: 19
Views: 6528

Re: Great info

I need info on this, I just finished my first half and plan to do a full marathon next year- giving myself a whole year to plan, this way I plan to do my long runs every second week that way I'll have longer to be ready and on the non-long run week I'll still do 10-15k as a longer run on my non-lon...
by Dstew
Sat Aug 13, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Three-day training plan
Replies: 17
Views: 6973

My two cents - to finish a marathon injury free - run every other day. I also believe it is essential to complete as many Long Slow Runs as possible - run slower than marathon pace and use walk breaks - the Galloway 10/1 or whatever suits you - I am currently on 15/20-30seconds but whatever works fo...
by Dstew
Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Three-day training plan
Replies: 17
Views: 6973

3. Keep your goals in mind: if you're trying to BQ or have a huge PB then maybe only 3 days of running isn't going to cut it. 4. Make sure the three runs you do are QUALITY workouts: LSD (obviously), Speed or Hills and maybe a shorter tempo-run. There's no room for "junk miles" in a 3-day program. ...
by Dstew
Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 x 400 education please
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

A word of warning about the Yasso 800s: A person who can run a 3:15 marathon can easily complete a 3:15 Yasso session but the reverse does not necessarily hold true. It is a tool to see how the training is going, a speed test. But of course! Training is always fluid project, continually changing. T...
by Dstew
Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:29 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: The Calgary Burnco Marathon
Replies: 1
Views: 1686

The Calgary Burnco Marathon

Race pick up Friday night and Saturday. The Friday night is crazy, long lines as all of the races, marathon, half marathon and 10 K pick up at the same place although different tables for each chip and bib pick up and another line and table for the shirt. Then a third line to check the chip. Saturda...
by Dstew
Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Three-day training plan
Replies: 17
Views: 6973

Re: Three-day training plan

This month's Runner's World has a story that trumpets the benefits of 3-day-a-week marathon training vs. the 4 or 5 days many of us do. As one who is injured due to overtraining, I am curious about this plan for when I can run again. Any thoughts? I am a 41 year old runner who started running races...

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