Starting to actually get into running

[Bevo]

Completed my 25K trail race yesterday and was very happy I felt stong after being sick all week with no runs since last Saturday.

I started easy and took my time yet I was running at a very fast pace that felt effortless. When the hills came I maintained the same effort and ran as much as I could. This was at a ski resort so we had a total of 1,500 feet to climb per lap.
On my second lap I felt amazing and picked up the pace a bit even though I was tired but no problem.

I spent some time trying to sing some Judas Priest songs until I caught up to this cute blonde who smelled really good..not perfume just body kinda like Maple Syrup, we ran together to the end.

Overall I came in 45 out of 255 and 14th in my age group!

 

[Tiger]

That much is going to be hard to do although I will try.
I started to count everything and got up to 110 today, I think with a few changes it will be possible with no meat.

The good news is I will find some new food to try, I may also get a jug of Vega vegan protein powder.

Let's see what happens!

I just finished this yesterday:

http://www.americanodysseyrelay.com/course.html

My chief's running team lost a member and I was a last minute fill in, so I did about 17 miles of the race. I didnt like having to sit in a van with mostly strangers for two days
and not sleeping, since the legs were divided up I think I ran around 11 Friday, again at 10 at night, then again at around 4 am. But its for a great cause so that makes up for it.

 

[Bevo]

Tiger, good thing I had the day off, I watched the presentation and it was really cool, he has some interesting ideas. I picked up some new things to try and some great knowledge into the inner workings of the sport and Fruitarian diet..

I checked out your race and it looks like it was a great event, to bad you got stuck with people you don't know..

 

[Tiger]

No worries, I am a fan of his, although I am an unabashed meat eater. But I think its interesting to see things that Id never think would work actually function in a top tier athlete, its good to learn.

I think that race taught me that I just dont like relay races, I think they are good opportunities to set PR's but I dont like it as much as ultra-distance events.

 

[Infamous Impact]

I think that race taught me that I just dont like relay races, I think they are good opportunities to set PR's but I dont like it as much as ultra-distance events.

Talking about relays... I ran at Penn Relays last week. Quite the experience. What's not to like about them? They're fast, short, and fun!

 

[Tiger]

Talking about relays... I ran at Penn Relays last week. Quite the experience. What's not to like about them? They're fast, short, and fun!

Cause I like my races long, slow, and miserable.

Plus I'm a relatively slow runner, I dont know if Ill ever do a sub 20 minute 5k at this point. Been trying for years.

 

[Bevo]

Did a seminar with Scott Jurek an Ultra Runner last year and he said anyone in the room could beat him in a Marathon, he only speeds up after 50 miles LOL!

I like to run fast but can't be bothered to race a 5k, too lazy..

 

[troyguitar]

Well I could do a 20 minute 5k back in the day and will get back to it by sometime this summer, but I still don't understand how it's even physically possible to run 20k+ at once. As far as I'm concerned people who do that are a different species from me. Even if I somehow forced myself to do it, I wouldn't be able to walk right for weeks

 

[Infamous Impact]

Cause I like my races long, slow, and miserable.

Plus I'm a relatively slow runner, I dont know if Ill ever do a sub 20 minute 5k at this point. Been trying for years.

Did a seminar with Scott Jurek an Ultra Runner last year and he said anyone in the room could beat him in a Marathon, he only speeds up after 50 miles LOL!

I like to run fast but can't be bothered to race a 5k, too lazy..

It seems we're at opposite ends of the spectrum....

 

[Bevo]

Hmm I ran 10k in 50 min tonight at an easy pace including waiting for a couple lights.
I should give it a try sometime!

 

[Tiger]

I've been using a Suunto T6C for a few years now and I just ordered the new Suunto Ambit
and am beyond excited.

http://www.suunto.com/product-families/suunto-ambit/

Cant wait cant wait cant wait.

 

[Bevo]

My bud has one and its really nice, I have the Garmin 305.
It is much more accurate than the Garmin and looks much nicer, he did not get into all the features yet but I know its packed full of goodness!

If I had to get a new one it would be tough, I love the Ambit but the Garmin Connect I use all the time and lots of new runs are posted there to try.
So far its been amazing even thought its older.

 

[Tiger]

Just coughed up my entry fee.

eco-x sports - Grindstone 100

Let the misery begin

 

[Infamous Impact]

Just coughed up my entry fee.

eco-x sports - Grindstone 100

Let the misery begin

I tip my hat to you.

 

[sytraxiplague]

I've been running with my uncle lately. About 5ish miles at a time. Takes us about 50 minutes to an hour usually. Not too bad. A decent pace and good exercise. Congrats Tiger. I'm from VA and have never heard of that. Sounds rough! lol. Good luck to you!

 

[Tiger]

Hey thanks guys, Im looking forward to the event.

 

[Bevo]

23,000 feet ouch that is going to be a good one!
Thats a pretty serious course that will rival the courses on the Western side of the US.

Whats your training like leading up to it, are you doing big weeks with a few week taper?

The only issue with the 100's I have is getting the eating right, at 50 miles my stomach is just shot. If I can figure that out then I would be more prepared to run the 100.

Good on you!
If you ever get up to Canada I have a few runs I can take you on!!

 

[Tiger]

Im having to go with the less is more schedule. I plan on doing several 30-35 mile aggressive runs, a 50 miler, then tapering September and going in to it fully rested. I simply dont have the time to log 100 mile weeks, so I have to go with the faster paced 40-50 mile stuff. My big emphasis is hill training, I bought a treadmill so I could easily spend a lot of time going up or downhill.

I feel that a lot of it has to be mental...if its not then Im screwed!

 

[Bevo]

I did a 50 miler and at 15 miles I was done, my legs were killing me and I had ever ache and pain I could think up.
For me I use the If I will damage my body I will stop, in this case it was just pain and I had to ignore it. At 40 my stomach was shot and it was super hard to eat but I kept eating and drinking, if I was going to puke then I would.

I got through it and it was one of the best races I ever had, it was all mental strength to not give up.
Crossing the line it felt like I won.

That video you posted said this and I really believe it..

First you run with your body.
Second you run with your mind.
Third you run with your heart.
Last you run with your spirit.

 

[Tiger]

That sounds about right. I read a quote a while ago that sums it up, 'if you're feeling good during an ultra, don't worry, you'll get over it.'