Starkess Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The race went really well!! Perfect weather, beautiful course with changing leaves and small-town scenery, and randomly seeing people I haven't seen in 10 years. Also the running part was great too, and I clocked in at 56:03! I've only done one other timed 10k and that was 56:53, so I was quite happy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Good work Nora! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigima Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Congrats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 The race went really well!! Perfect weather, beautiful course with changing leaves and small-town scenery, and randomly seeing people I haven't seen in 10 years. Also the running part was great too, and I clocked in at 56:03! I've only done one other timed 10k and that was 56:53, so I was quite happy. :) Great job! :thumbsup: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Did a long run yesterday - 16.75km in 1h29'. It was great!We ran along the river, it was partly sunny and the temperature was just right.I love runs like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkess Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Sounds like a perfect run! I got a major cold last week so I haven't worked out. Feeling mostly better, just a lingering sniffle/sore throat, so hopefully will do something tomorrow. Looked at the full results list for my 10k and I was 17 of 48 total (it was a small race!), 9 of 37 females (where are the males at?!), and 6 out of 16 for my division (female age 20-29). So feeling pretty good about that--don't want to fall out of shape so need to make sure I get a new routine going. It is a lot easier for me to stick with something when I have a goal/timeline (like training for a race), so right now I'm kind of like "eh, I'll do something", but it may not be that effective. And I still need to lose 6 more pounds before my bf comes home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Strength gains are looking good. Still need to get my 1.5 mile time down around 10mins. Still about 100 kilos (my body seems to like that weight), and I'm looking for any advice on how to pick my speed up. Fartlak? Please don't drop the lose weight line. I'm a big fella, that's not gonna change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 @peterbound:It seems to me that intervals are the thing for you.Run several short distances fast, with a couple of minutes rest (walk) between them.For example, do 4-6 500m laps with 2-3 minutes walking pauses.It's a tool used for increasing speed in distance running but it should work for 2k as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Putting a hold on the weights for a month or so. I am trying to get ready for a brown belt test, so taking extra karate classes (4 nights a week instead of 2). Test is in a month, but I only have 2 weeks to convince my primary instructor that I am ready (and to get permission to test). I am about 90% sure I will be allowed to test, but if I am not, the next chance will be in the beginning of March (and I am 100% sure I would be judged ready then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnionAhaiReborn Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Way to go Starkess! :) @peterbound, in addition to baxus' suggestion, I think it would also be helpful to pick a day to stretch out your longest distance, while slowing down your pace a bit. Distance will help speed. My marathon is this Sunday... I'll be a bag of nerves all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balefont Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Sounds like a perfect run! I got a major cold last week so I haven't worked out. Feeling mostly better, just a lingering sniffle/sore throat, so hopefully will do something tomorrow. Looked at the full results list for my 10k and I was 17 of 48 total (it was a small race!), 9 of 37 females (where are the males at?!), and 6 out of 16 for my division (female age 20-29). So feeling pretty good about that--don't want to fall out of shape so need to make sure I get a new routine going. It is a lot easier for me to stick with something when I have a goal/timeline (like training for a race), so right now I'm kind of like "eh, I'll do something", but it may not be that effective. And I still need to lose 6 more pounds before my bf comes home! I liked everything about this post except for that last line. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkess Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I liked everything about this post except for that last line. :( Goals help me focus, and this one is supposed to help get me through this deployment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Circuit weight training yesterday, followed by 8.4km run.It was not pleasant, but it still felt great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairBearHero Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Eurgh, circuits. My rowing crew are making me do them. Eurgh. Can't I just get strong doing one thing and fit doing another without needing to find some hideous middle ground where you sort of do both and it's a billion times worse than either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 @HairBearHero:Welcome to the world of rowing ;)And the answer is: "No, you can't get strong (the kind of 'strong' rowing requires) doing one thing and fit another" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairBearHero Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 @HairBearHero: Welcome to the world of rowing ;) And the answer is: "No, you can't get strong (the kind of 'strong' rowing requires) doing one thing and fit another" Dubious. An actual strength-focussed program will get you stronger, faster, whilst surely hitting the ergs hard will give you a good enough fitness baseline? I fail to see why waving dumbells around in 15 different movements for a minute at a time will improve my fitness more than just monstering an erg session. EDIT: I understand the benefits of HIIT, I just don't see why we have to faff around with a billion different exercises. Additionally, unless you're counting how many reps you do of each exercise week on week, it's very difficult to get any measure of progress when doing circuits. I prefer measurable stuff - last week I did 2k in 3:40, this week I did it in 3:35 style of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 @HairBearHero:Feel free to try it your way, while your teammate who achieves similar test results at the moment does circuit training.Compare results in 2-3 months and get back to us on that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuseprime Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Half Marathon update: I ran 8.7 miles today (according to my Nike Run App). I felt fantastic, and I could have gone on to run all thirteen. My problem now is that I pulled a muscle in my back a week in a half ago playing basketball. Around mile 7, I really felt sore in my upper back and felt the need to swing my arms around for about a quarter mile. I was planning on doing 10 miles on Friday, but now I'm not sure if I should just rest, or do a 5-6 mile run, or go on ahead with my 10 mile run. I was planning on running 4 miles next Monday and Wednesday, and then 3 on Saturday. The race is on Sunday the 19th. Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I would try it your way Hair Bear. It will work fine. Most sports training ideas are super outdated and need to get with the times. It's like when all boxers go for 5-10 mile runs constantly, totally bloody pointless for their sport yet most boxing coaches still fucking recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I fail to see why waving dumbells around in 15 different movements for a minute at a time will improve my fitness more than just monstering an erg session. .It wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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