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Title: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on September 28, 2008, 09:28:39 AM
 So now that my ultramarthon cycling season is over, I need to start running again. My next training goal is an Ironman triathlon in March. So I need to go from having not run in the past year and a half  to marathon ready in a matter of 6 months...

 Should be fun. I bought a new pair of running shoes yesterday, and am ready to start hitting the roads and trails. I'd like to get back to the level I was at in the fall of 2006 (45:38 10k) fairly quickly and then progress past that hopefully. I'm probably going to start off with 3 milers every other day for a couple of weeks and then build up from that.

 Anyone have any advice? I'll still be riding 100-150 miles per week and swimming at least 2-3 days per week...
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Post by: F4? on September 28, 2008, 05:40:23 PM
quite making us look like slackers. just sit in front of the tv and drink beer.
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Post by: F'ueco on September 28, 2008, 06:53:22 PM
That's what I'm doing right now... Well, not drinking a beer; but you get the picture.  ;D

I just did my first run since Christmas 2006. Not bad considering that... 3 miles in 29:23, complete with plenty of walking.  :-\
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Post by: mynameismud on September 29, 2008, 08:58:18 AM
I do not feel so bad now since that tends to be my pace when ever I start running.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on September 29, 2008, 09:01:11 AM
Yeah, same here... It takes the body a couple of weeks to get used to running again. I'll be pulling 7:20 miles in no time...  ;)
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Post by: Ubergoober on October 02, 2008, 09:30:17 AM
Started running mornings before work now. Slow right now, but making headway.
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Post by: salad on October 02, 2008, 10:36:27 AM
scheduling an mri for me knee.  running about 15 slow miles a week right now.
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Post by: salad on October 06, 2008, 08:44:10 AM
managed 10.25 on trails sunday morning.  not sore at all today.. good news.  still having the mri done today though, exceptional pain in the left knee descending mt humphreys last weekend.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on October 08, 2008, 09:05:52 PM
Didn't I say I was going to go easy on myself?  ::)

I started running after work with my boss. When he turned around, I continued along the levees of the baylands around Sunnyvale. By the time I was done, I had done 7.2 miles... And I felt decent too.  :)
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Post by: mungeclimber on October 09, 2008, 11:43:17 PM
whoa Sal, didn't see this.

that's not good for high stepping onto a mantle shelf at all.
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Post by: salad on October 10, 2008, 06:03:23 AM
munge i think worst case is a scope job.  not to worried about it.
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Post by: F'ueco on October 10, 2008, 08:58:12 AM
Anyone want to join me after work for a lovely run around the Sunnyvale sewage treatment ponds?  :o
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: salad on October 12, 2008, 12:41:04 PM
i managed 14 this morning with a hangover.  longest ive run since the pct 50 in may.  last mile was tough.  i can feel the extra 11 lbs for sure.  knee feels funky.  mri results tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on October 14, 2008, 10:05:38 PM
Nice Salad! I'll be hitting those kinds of miles in a couple of months!  :o

I did the weekly track workout with the Silicon Valley Triathlon Club this evening after work. I rode there too. I ended up with about 4.5 miles, including a mile for time. I ended up running a 6:31, which is my best time since high school (I ran a 6:09 mile on a dirt track as a junior).

 I want that to be my 10k pace at this time next year!  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: salad on October 15, 2008, 08:12:12 AM
I drove a mile in 6:31 yesterday.

mri results mostly negative.  small funkness on the miniscus and uber mild arthritis, but nothing conclusive.

time to get over it and quit whining.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: mungeclimber on October 15, 2008, 10:37:01 AM
esco traffic, that 6+ mile is pretty good on average for so cal.  stop whining.


when you moving back up?  Uber has the garage ready to roll once the crack machines are up.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Roughster on October 21, 2008, 06:14:37 PM
I ran 10.3 miles last night for my first real run post-50.  It went very well, and I began working on REALLY concentrating on forefoot landing.  As a testament to my effectiveness, my calves are pretty frickin' sore, so I know I am doing it right.  Not too mention I cranked out sub-8 min/miles at what felt like a very low PE.  Of course I was chomping at the bit all week to start running again, so that may have had something to do with the low PE considering how excited I was to finally be back at out on the trail.

On a side note, another ultramarathoner was talking trash at my daughters cross country meet about making a shirt post-presumed Parent Race win that said she proposed to say, "My Mom can Beat Your Dad" T-shirts for her daughter.  It wasn't directed at me, though I won the parent race by over 2 mins last year, but it certainly provided plenty of incentive to incorporate fartlek training over the next few weeks.

Nov 9th, the shit goes down, I'll let you know how it goes :)

On a side note, I started my 9 week swim focus, 2 times a day 3/7 and 3 other days with single session, each Saturday with a 2.4 mile swim.  My arms are already sore and I am only 1 day into the 9 weeks hehe :)
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Post by: mynameismud on October 21, 2008, 08:38:11 PM
Send it.
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Post by: salad on October 22, 2008, 10:29:59 AM
haha i remember my 'my daddy climbs harder than your daddy' tshirt. 
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on October 22, 2008, 11:52:20 AM
I can feel myself slowly getting faster at this whole running thing. Last night, I did the track workout with the Silicon Valley Triathlon Club. I'm barely in the fast group now. It only gets better from here... I'm almost ready to start pushing my long runs out to 6+ miles on a regular basis. Should be fun!
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: mungeclimber on October 22, 2008, 12:16:26 PM
haha i remember my 'my daddy climbs harder than your daddy' tshirt. 

still available!!!
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on February 09, 2009, 08:38:24 AM
I'm now into the taper portion of my Ironman training (at least for the run, the taper period for the bike and swim will be shorter). I ran 14 miles last Sunday, and 8 miles this Sunday. I kept it rather short since I've been fighting off an overuse injury (slight tendon issue below my left knee). But I ran the entire distance, and felt not too bad... Of course, afterward my leg tightened up quite a bit. It's funny that nothing else hurts after a long run; just that damned tendon. I'll get it back to normal soon...  ;)

 Only 26 days until race day!
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Roughster on February 10, 2009, 08:53:46 PM
Which IM race are you doing, IM New Zealand or different one?  I got IM CDA on the agenda this year.  My plans are sub-10 with a Kona Slot.  What's your goal for time or is this your 1st and just going for the experience and finish?

I finished up my swim focus and feel really good about my stroke.   I'm in the middle of my run focus, so running 40-50 mpw, and going fairly easy on the swim/bike.  In a few weeks, I go high volume for the bike and intensity on the run. Then wrap the whole kit and caboodle up with an all in 6 week intensity focus before my 3 week taper.  I plan on being sub-175 lbs and made of rebar  >:D

Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on February 11, 2009, 12:22:05 AM
It is IMNZ...

Indeed, this is my first Ironman. And my second triathlon. The first was the Santa Cruz Sentinel (Olympic distance). If all goes well, I should be looking at a time in the 10:30 to 12:00 range. The run will probably kick my butt...
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Roughster on February 11, 2009, 07:06:56 AM
Awesome man, good luck.  A little advice that took me 3 IMs to figure out:  Go for it!  If you have done the training, don't let the distance psych you out.  Break the race into each of the 3 disciplines and concentrate on giving your best effort in each.  The run is definitely the most challenging part of the race, but I just keep reminding yourself that this is what you trained for and in a few hours it will be over.  You don't want to be looking back thinking you left anything in the tank.  You want to KNOW you gave it everything.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on February 11, 2009, 09:57:55 AM
The only part that has me worried is the transition from bike to run. At the Sentinel in '05, both of my legs cramped up within the first mile of the run. Hopefully all the training I've been doing will help with that! Only 23 days until race day...  :)
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Roughster on February 12, 2009, 07:41:30 AM
Yeah the next 3 weeks will blow by in a blur.  As you start to taper, you are going to start feeling like shit and will have all these little nagging what feels like an injury things.  Don't sweat it!  Totally normal. I swear during every taper I feel like I am falling apart.  I think it is your bodies way of actually repairing all those little trauma points now that you are resting and it just happens to make you be able to feel them again. 

I have heard IM NZ is fantastic and I am way jealous!  It is one I would love to do some day.  If you don't mind me asking, what bike transport are you using to get your steed over there?  Are you doing it through a shop or self packaging and UPS'ing?
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Post by: F'ueco on February 12, 2009, 01:53:45 PM
We are borrowing a 2-bike hardshell box from the Silicon Valley Tri Club and bring them with us on Air New Zealand. So we just have to pay for the one extra checked bag.

I'm off on a six mile run right now. Seems nice out there! I did a brief ocean swim this morning as well (my dad and I went over to Santa Cruz to check out the sale at the Patagonia outlet...).  :)
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Post by: salad on February 21, 2009, 01:07:39 PM
i suffered thru 15 this morning.  but at least managed to attack the valley center grade, 2.3 miles and about 900 vert.  1600 vert over all.  im not feeling chipper.  heart rate was maxed from the get go, have a sinus infuktion and am on amoxicillan(sp).

not lucking good for the bishop 100k in may.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Roughster on March 17, 2009, 09:39:24 PM
I've been averaging 40-50 mpw as part of my routine IM training volume leading to CDA.  My tempo runs are sub-7s now for 5-8 miles with my longer runs checking in high 7s/low 8s.  Right about where I want to be right now.  A few more weeks of volume, then I will switch into speedwork and it will be race time!

The little pop up countdown time I use is telling IM CDA is 95 days away...tick...tock...tick.....tock...
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on March 17, 2009, 10:07:27 PM
Good on ya! That's what I heard a lot of during IMNZ...

I'm hoping to squeeze Ironman Canada in next year, which means that I'll have to be in Penticton this year during the race to sign up for 2010. Should be fun! Need a cheering section?  :) Joan's done it twice and says that it's a great course...
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Post by: salad on March 18, 2009, 08:57:05 AM
ive completely given up.  everytime i went out i was utterly bored.  probably going to start back soon with some really mellow low mileage stuff for weight management and to build up a chill little base.  no races planned until maybe the helen klein in sacremento this fall (ie qualifier).

good on you guys for getting after it.
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Post by: mungeclimber on March 18, 2009, 10:13:41 AM
does this mean you are climbing? 

Autumn for some walls and crags up this way?
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Post by: salad on March 18, 2009, 10:27:27 AM
trying.  thinking about walling over memorial day, the easter weekend thing fell through.

autumn will be dedicated to the captain.  ya only turn 40 once, ya know...
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Post by: mungeclimber on March 18, 2009, 11:11:56 AM
werd
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Post by: squiddo on March 18, 2009, 02:14:58 PM
Running from the law:-) Actually just started again.....not much though. Frankly I'm starting to Mtb Ride as soon as I can.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: F'ueco on March 20, 2009, 03:40:19 PM
I just did my first post-Ironman run. I was only going to go 40 minutes, but I felt decent; so I ended running the Santa Cruz Track Club's 10K course (out and back mostly along West Cliff Drive). Good times! The run took 51:59 (I set my PR on the course at 45:38 a few years ago, so the time is fairly reasonable).

 I'll be swimming in the ocean in less than an hour!  :)
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: mungeclimber on March 20, 2009, 09:52:55 PM
two nights in row out walking with the gal and then leg lifts, sit ups, presses, curls, and dips with a bell behind the head. Not sure what's that called.

tomorrow a ride is in order since I didn't realize til just now that Salinas weather is looking ok for tomorrow.


what happened to Uber?
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Post by: mynameismud on March 21, 2009, 06:31:45 AM
Colorado
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Post by: salad on March 21, 2009, 06:33:10 AM
i was hoping for a reply more along the lines of decapitation.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: Ubergoober on April 30, 2009, 09:49:20 PM
Sorry to disappoint. Still alive and kicking.

Started the new job this week. Definitely a lot less stressful (at least for now). However, I'm still dealing with head & chest cold that I picked up in Tahquitz.
Title: Re: Anyone running lately?
Post by: salad on April 30, 2009, 11:32:48 PM
sounds like swine flu!
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Post by: mungeclimber on May 01, 2009, 01:52:24 PM
but I was the only Mexican we encountered?


si se puede!


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3479014698_541556f438.jpg)
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Post by: Roughster on May 01, 2009, 08:23:21 PM
My run from tonight.  Nothing like bike commuting, working all day, getting home in the pouring rain, then throwing on the shoes and cranking out a quick 16 :)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3493342442_49f59b3366_o.jpg)
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Post by: F'ueco on May 03, 2009, 09:49:47 PM
Looks like fun!
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Post by: salad on May 04, 2009, 11:39:26 PM
youre hard core dude!
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Post by: mungeclimber on May 05, 2009, 02:24:28 PM
-huh huh uh huh, his map says 'nut tree'


-shut up Beavis you're ruining the video.