tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post1377151419559180771..comments2024-03-01T06:33:20.145-07:00Comments on The Running Man: Starting to Get Back at It After a Winter of Not Running "Much"Wyatt Hornsbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-81997675604660048942014-03-10T07:09:28.978-06:002014-03-10T07:09:28.978-06:00Hi Wyatt,
First of all great and inspiring blog :)...Hi Wyatt,<br />First of all great and inspiring blog :) <br />One of my goals this year is to run a marathon a month. I do 11 of them as “long training runs” where I beside the miles get the social aspect. One of the marathons will be my main goal where I will try to break the 3 hour barrier.<br />So I do lot of “races” but most of them are at a slow pace (and MAF puls). <br />Last year you trained a lot after MAF (which inspired me to do the same). Don’t you do MAF training anymore as part of you’r basebuilding? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08769984427298525623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-11924327182714706682014-03-07T10:59:19.873-07:002014-03-07T10:59:19.873-07:00Wyatt -
For many runners 50-65 miles is a lot. I ...Wyatt -<br />For many runners 50-65 miles is a lot. I know you believe volume is the key to your running, but I don't think 50-65 miles qualifies as downtime. Particularly not with weightlifting and skiing and just "life" stress. The other consideration, as we age, is a race schedule. You like to race a lot, but I think you can only really peak once or twice a year for a key race. Peaking is always relative to expectations and race effort, but still, racing takes a toll.<br /><br />I guess what I am saying is that if you are feeling burned out, just don't run at all for a few weeks. Enjoy some real downtime. You are a seasoned runner and any lost fitness will return quickly. And, if you are like me, all it will take is some good Spring weather and you'll be itching to get back out.<br /><br />My two cents. Be well,<br />AJAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256410616083520026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-31706638372969390832014-03-07T08:12:14.290-07:002014-03-07T08:12:14.290-07:00Thanks for the post. I agree with you that races t...Thanks for the post. I agree with you that races tend to abound every weekend. The temptation is, at least in my estimation, to take on too many. As a result, the possibility of injury is raised. I did find it intriguing that you made this remark: "I like to stay qualified for Boston 365 days a year!"<br /><br />I wonder if this type of training is still too much. I know the mileage may not be as high since your competing in ultra marathons, but does staying qualified still put a lot of strain on the body year round even if not many races are pursued? Thanks for the thoughts, and best wishes on your training.<br /><br />-Austin BondsAustin Bondshttp://www.running-write.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-39267226813526443872014-03-06T10:48:33.361-07:002014-03-06T10:48:33.361-07:00Keep it up, Johann! When I'm 50 I hope my doct...Keep it up, Johann! When I'm 50 I hope my doctor says that to me, too!<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-54208689378049818852014-03-06T10:47:34.907-07:002014-03-06T10:47:34.907-07:00Mike, yes, there is little flat running in Parker ...Mike, yes, there is little flat running in Parker especially east of Parker Road, where we live. My Garmin doesn't like the Legend track. A lap around the track comes out to about .2 or so miles on my GPS, which means I can't use it to accurately track my intervals. So, I hand-time my intervals and bear in mind that my GPS mileage is going to come in low. But Legend is where I run my intervals. I'll be there next week doing some 800s. I love to cool down on the trail loop behind the school.<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-69820827766289687382014-03-06T09:19:15.077-07:002014-03-06T09:19:15.077-07:00Being new to Parker (moved here from Aurora this p...Being new to Parker (moved here from Aurora this past fall), I love the running down here. A lot of rolling hills and in our neck of the woods it seems like there's never any real flat. I've been heading over to Green Mtn / Red Rocks the past several weeks, and while it's not a lot of climbing at least I'm getting some in and on trails.<br /><br />I'm also a bit bummed that we'll be back in the dark here next week, but the weather is starting to get a bit better and I doubt there'll be anymore single digit temps. for the morning runs.<br /><br />And FYI, I appreciate you letting me follow you on Strava. I've found some nice new routes to run AND everytime I'm thinking I'm starting to make progress, your feed is there to humble me. :)<br /><br />I did want to ask you. Do you do you track work over at Legend and if so, do you find it to be just a tad long?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364050021996942483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-22159631424136164972014-03-06T05:01:04.326-07:002014-03-06T05:01:04.326-07:00Hey GZ: Goal is go sub-21. Of course, at the end o...Hey GZ: Goal is go sub-21. Of course, at the end of the day, the big goal is ten 1000-mile buckles, each under 25 hours.<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-78318211453052466052014-03-06T04:59:06.451-07:002014-03-06T04:59:06.451-07:00You still did great mileage during the winter. I&#...You still did great mileage during the winter. I'm 50 now and I tell you I am feeling it in every aspect of my running. But I still get good results if I keep putting in the hard work. As my doctor said, I am in better shape than most 25 year old patients are.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-49061597467575320892014-03-05T20:51:47.398-07:002014-03-05T20:51:47.398-07:00Okay - so let's get to it: what is the goal f...Okay - so let's get to it: what is the goal for Pb this year?GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-78808316661211982552014-03-05T16:24:16.853-07:002014-03-05T16:24:16.853-07:00JT: You're too young to understand. :-)JT: You're too young to understand. :-)Wyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-16416053818917158772014-03-05T16:18:31.769-07:002014-03-05T16:18:31.769-07:00You can rest when you're dead! Toughen up, bu...You can rest when you're dead! Toughen up, buttercup!browniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505392867686096325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-37118653130124850622014-03-05T15:15:37.859-07:002014-03-05T15:15:37.859-07:00Andy: You had an awesome 2013. You focused on Lead...Andy: You had an awesome 2013. You focused on Leadman and look at what it got you--you seemed to get stronger as you moved through a series of grueling races. I was a little surprised by the fast time you put up in the 100. You're a great example of what one can do when they focus and work hard and refuse to get distracted by other stuff. Deep respect for you, bro.Wyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-22607399956683123682014-03-05T14:56:36.853-07:002014-03-05T14:56:36.853-07:00I have noticed people racing non-stop... 100 miler...I have noticed people racing non-stop... 100 miler after 100 miler after 24 race, etc. The two-three weeks I took off and did nothing after JFK was well needed and helped a ton. And though I bitched about it, being sick and taking off the first two weeks of January, again, doing absolutely nothing I think in the long run did more good for me than harm. Those two separate but close breaks of two weeks at a time were just what I needed to come back with fresh'ish legs but more than that a positive mental attitude. One of the biggest things I learned last year doing Leadman is that for me it works best to train to race rather than race to train but some people are different. The other thing learned is that I would much rather have one really awesomely executed race (or five in a series) than to race year round and just to mediocre. Turning 46 myself in a few days I realize that from here on out I have to be very selective about my goals, battles, and races, meaning it doesn't work for me to do 30 races and hope that just one of them is a good one. Bottom line is I am finally understanding the overall importance of rest, both physical and mental. But then maybe I am just a wuss. :) Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654448234395611422noreply@blogger.com