tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post6336724356772436698..comments2024-03-28T12:05:47.779-04:00Comments on Racing Stripes: Richmond Marathon TrainingElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-24515400013462822002021-10-22T09:10:41.333-04:002021-10-22T09:10:41.333-04:00I think the cool weather will make a huge differen...I think the cool weather will make a huge difference to you. I agree- working on form can be frustrating. Our bodies just really want to run the way they've been doing it for years. I think you're correct in saying your form will improve over time with the drills, etc.<br />Anyway, good luck over this last four weeks! I hope it goes well for you. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-4974811133791159162021-10-20T14:31:41.365-04:002021-10-20T14:31:41.365-04:00So far no pain, but that doesn't mean it will ...So far no pain, but that doesn't mean it will last forever. I also don't think I have reverted to my old form 100%. I think I have a stronger knee drive, and I am more stable now. But I am not trying to have a longer stride.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-45914639432249481902021-10-19T13:29:26.353-04:002021-10-19T13:29:26.353-04:00So the big question is - any pain after reverting ...So the big question is - any pain after reverting to your old form??? I get it- I have sub-par form and I know it contributes to my constant injuries, but it is SO hard to change it naturally! I hope you surprise yourself in your race, but also maybe it's a down cycle. I'm in a slump myself and I guess it's all part of the ups and downs of training. But maybe you just need some cool weather and a stride you're more comfortable with and it will all come together! Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-1294626297460425452021-10-18T07:48:57.291-04:002021-10-18T07:48:57.291-04:00Well Zebra, humidity can and does affect running p...Well Zebra, humidity can and does affect running performance, and yes, you have to shift the focus from how other runners appear to fare well, while you incur its effects. It apparently has its effects on your performance and that is what matters most. Humidity (dew point) and its effects can get complicated and varies, but the higher that dew point, the less effective sweating is in cooling core temp. So your fatigue you feel and/or cutting the long runs short is likely that if you still trying to hold the goal training paces, in the higher humidity, you are working at a higher intensity than that same pace you run in cooler temps and mod humidity. Heart rate data can yield some insight into that, so keep tabs on your average HR intensity for each split relative to what temperature and humidity conditions are, and you may discover, at same speed/pace, an elevated average HR.<br /><br />Regarding the form and abandoning the plan to adjust your form, I have heard some great things about "Pose Method" of running, I believe based on some European coach/trainer (Romanoff ?). Anyways I know one runner in my group that has had great success with it.<br /><br />Good luck to you in Richmond and I look forward to your coverage on that race! Froggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269761005612834052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-2897624212868515162021-10-17T14:49:03.109-04:002021-10-17T14:49:03.109-04:00Elizabeth- I just finished my fourth Boston. My sl...Elizabeth- I just finished my fourth Boston. My slowest marathon ever...5:25!!! I have been beating myself up ever since - so unproductive! I know what marathon training requires for me and quite simply I didn't do the training. I am also an unhappy heat/humidity runner. My 20 plus milers were pitiful - I kept saying to myself - it is okay - just go to Boston and enjoy the vibe! The first 16 miles were strong and I felt good! Then my knee started really hurting (never had knee problems before) I kept telling myself run through the pain. I could not do it! Bottom line - every marathon I learn something! It is good for me to feel humble. Thanks for your posts - know although I am not in your league I totally understand what is going on in your head!Mrs. Kashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648771616924118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-54119593335366317592021-10-17T14:18:15.531-04:002021-10-17T14:18:15.531-04:00Yes mad props to everyone on IG who posted "i...Yes mad props to everyone on IG who posted "it was 88 degrees with a real feel of 98 so I slowed down to one second slower than marathon pace for my 20 miler" this summer but that's not how it works for the rest of us. I've banned the phrase "heat acclimatization" from my vocabulary and will be embracing the treadmill on humid days going forward.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-12431610569754649192021-10-17T12:37:15.275-04:002021-10-17T12:37:15.275-04:00I don't know who these people are that claim t...I don't know who these people are that claim the humidity doesn't affect them. While I'm old school with my workouts on an Excel spreadsheet, if I had the chance to sit with you and show you what I've done you'd KNOW humidity kicks my ass!! Yes comparing ourselves to others isn't good. <br /><br />All summer long I felt like I was dragging with this new job I've gotten and then when the races came I was doing well until the end with my little hamstring issue but, seriously what you're probably doing is saving yourself for the marathon by being a little bit off!! It will come together and I can't wait to see how you do is a few weeks. It's going to go well, in fact the training struggles, make me feel more confident you have not over trained and that will be a plus!! Mark my words!!<br /><br />YOU GOT THIS!!!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727212475858505605noreply@blogger.com