tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post5625764801625597217..comments2024-03-01T06:33:20.145-07:00Comments on The Running Man: Going to "that Place" in a Long RunWyatt Hornsbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-68370791058733505102012-10-25T10:41:08.468-06:002012-10-25T10:41:08.468-06:00David: I didn't do the Boulder 1/2. I decided ...David: I didn't do the Boulder 1/2. I decided a 20-miler was more valuable. Hope the race went well for you. I am leaning toward the Highlands Ranch 1/2 and the Rocky Canyon 1/2, but I wish there were moe road 1/2 available.<br /><br />AJ: Thanks for the kind words! You raise a great point about how long runs can wear you down. I plan to take 1-2 weeks OFF from running after Phoenix and then will restart my training for Leadville soon after coming back from my layoff. Anyway, I agree that too many long runs will mess you up. I think, realistically, going super long 2 times a month is a good plan. I think doing 20-30 every week will eventually break you down, but I also think it's vital to take a recovery day after a super long effort and keep up with healthy eating, stretching, etc.<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-81094699226329146372012-10-24T08:23:23.984-06:002012-10-24T08:23:23.984-06:00First of all, I enjoy reading your blog. Not too ...First of all, I enjoy reading your blog. Not too many people -- relative to the number of people that run -- are willing to consistently put their thoughts out there for the world to read.<br /><br />As for the plan, I am smiling as I read this because I am actually thinking about going the other way. I did too many 20 - 30 mile efforts for Leadville last year and it resulted in too few hard efforts, too much time on my feet, and ultimately an overuse injury. I think there is a balance between doing enough long runs and enough quality that must be found -- unless you are someone that is gifted enough (with both time, injury resistance, and talent) that can train 20+ hours a week. I am hoping to hit a long run (22 - 30) about every 2 - 4 weeks when training for my next 100. In between I'll work on shorter, harder efforts with some back to back components -- 18 and 14 for example. My two cents!<br /><br />However you approach it, you'll do great. You are a tremendous runner as long as you stay motivated to keep pushing yourself like this.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256410616083520026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-79996462111004959932012-10-24T07:19:58.907-06:002012-10-24T07:19:58.907-06:00It's good to hear that you're back in the ...It's good to hear that you're back in the saddle and running strong Wyatt.<br /><br />Did you run the Boulder Half Marathon? It's listed on your race bar, but I didn't see the results.<br /><br />Good luck in training! You've been an inspiration to me in finding running again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891267304925353492noreply@blogger.com