Distance running advice?

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#201

Yeah given how hectic my life has been recently , running provides a good therapeutic benefit that HIIT won’t.

#202

same. I always feel slightly smug watching people doing an hour run when I’m on and off in 15 doing intervals. I feel incredible the day after as well.

#203

Update - so the 5K race happened a couple weeks ago. I ended up running an 8:50 pace on a very hilly course which exceeded my 9:00/mile goal. Two months ago when I started training, I had zero running experience and couldn’t slow jog more than 5 minutes without stopping. 8 weeks later I’m running 5Ks and finishing in the top third of all runners. I’m continuing to run now and have gotten my mile time under 7:30, my 5K pace to 8:30, and my 10K pace to 9:15. Near term goals for the next 3 months: run another 5K in under 8:00 pace, a mile under 7:00, and 10K under 9:00. Thanks again all for your support and advice.

#204

That’s hot :wink:

#205

My PRs:

MARATHON - 2:57:39

1/2 MARA - 1:22:17

10MI RUN - 1:05:55

15K RUN - 1:08:59

10K - 37:10

8K RUN - 30:00

4MI RUN - 24:14

5K - 17:37

#206

you’re kicking my ass on everything …except the 10 mile run. I did 1:03 in my prime ( I was sleeping in an altitude tent at the time of that training :wink:)

#207

Shave about 50 minutes off that and you’d be able to beat a horse.

Then eat it if necessary.

#208

wanna cookie?

#209

^ I’d like a cookie! Do you have white chocolate chip and macadamia nut? A brookie would be even better.

#210

i still don’t understand how you’re a gym regular with a six pack and run a 7:30 mile

how is this possible

#211

#internet

#212

#igorGetsIt

#213

Does anyone have experience with fueling/eating mid-run? My long runs are approaching 1.5 hours these days which feel very close to my limits of endurance. I’m thinking about carrying something like a bag of raisins to eat during the run to boost my energy, but have no idea how my body will react to it yet. Any other suggestions on fueling?

#214

Thats great! I’m proud of you! However, most likely you do not need any caloric intake for those runs. I estimate you are covering about 9 miles in that time. You are only burning about 1000 calories during that time and good portion of that is coming from stored fat. Caloric intake is only important if your body is at risk of using up it’s carbohydrate stores (about 1200-1600 calories). When you get to runs greater than 15 miles THEN caloric intake will START to be of use. If you want an energy boost, take in some fluids. You are running long enough that fluids intake is legit important.

P.S… you are not at the “limits if your endurance”… not even close :wink:

#215

I can’t believe you’re a stripper. You’re so knowledgeable. I respect that

#216

yeah like 1/2 irons you need caloric intake

#217

Man I miss doing triathlons (I’ve only done a few), but in retrospect I naively thought I could just takeover the sport for fun as a hobby but it really takes a full week of training and full time devotion to the sport to be competitive.

#218

Thanks kiddo!

I mean, stripping is an easy job so it leaves lots of time to learn stuff, have adventures :+1:

#219

Thanks! You’re right, I’m somewhere between 9-10 miles at 1.5 hours. I did a long run this morning and carbed up with pasta last night and peanut butter and banana toast this morning. Net result - except for a 3 mile gradual uphill climb near the beginning, I felt quite good throughout the entire run and ended up setting PRs for 2-mile, 5-mile, 10K, 7-mile, and 8-mile paces in the process.

#220

white pasta is near useless