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That's a fairly good time, though Larry Send a noteboard - 30/04/2017 03:25:13 AM

View original postMy best time for that remains only 43 minutes for 5 miles. It's more about health and less about pushing things. All I know is that you're not supposed to run the day before at all, carb load the night before and get lots of water along the way. Beyond that, who knows?

Although I ran a sub-8:00 mile in a short course Thursday night, I tend to try for a 9:00 pace for 5K distance and 10:30 for 10K+, because I have to manage my asthma during times (like today, unfortunately) where I either forget my inhaler or the heat/humidity can be overwhelming.

What you said about pre-race prep is mostly true, except it's better to use electrolyte tabs/formulated chews or drinks instead of only water, as water alone after an hour can dilute electrolytes and create a condition akin to intoxication.

It was so hot that I walked at least 1/3 of the time after Mile 6 and still finished 2:47:50, but considering even the 5x marathon course winner had his slowest time by 15 minutes today, I'll take this as a building block for next year's marathon. But until then, I think I'll switch back to running trails more often, as I seem to be built more for that style of running compared to road courses.

Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

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/Survey: Distance Running Larry - 29/04/2017 02:35:34 AM 1587 Views
My recommendation - just drive a car. Anonymous2000 - 29/04/2017 05:17:23 PM 910 Views
Nah, too easy Larry - 30/04/2017 03:19:29 AM 1452 Views
I'm not a distance runner. I never did more than 5 miles at once. Tom - 29/04/2017 05:35:34 PM 1020 Views
That's a fairly good time, though Larry - 30/04/2017 03:25:13 AM 1408 Views
I never have but I'm thinking of starting damookster - 30/04/2017 05:16:18 AM 1078 Views
It worked for me, especially the first six months Larry - 30/04/2017 07:20:26 PM 1372 Views
A man of your maturity may want to consider swimming or biking..... Anonymous2000 - 30/04/2017 07:34:02 PM 971 Views
And I've seen several in their 60s and 70s running 3-6 miles (some faster than me) Larry - 30/04/2017 07:59:03 PM 1397 Views
Bah damookster - 30/04/2017 08:31:11 PM 953 Views
Re: Bah Larry - 30/04/2017 09:27:31 PM 1361 Views
Very slow tempo for me! At least for running/walking. Anonymous2000 - 01/05/2017 02:18:05 AM 927 Views
There is a difference between keeping running as you age and starting when your old random thoughts - 01/05/2017 07:49:07 PM 1258 Views
Did you resume by walking? Larry - 02/05/2017 12:18:43 AM 1360 Views
I ... do not do this. nossy - 30/04/2017 07:51:34 PM 1261 Views
But...but...it's fun! Larry - 30/04/2017 08:00:29 PM 1364 Views
False advertising. nossy - 01/05/2017 09:05:38 AM 1115 Views
Depends how far you go, I suppose Larry - 02/05/2017 12:20:07 AM 1392 Views
Eight years in the USMC I ran ask lot of 3-5 miles but nothing longer random thoughts - 01/05/2017 07:45:38 PM 1275 Views
After 60-90 minutes, there really is a difference, I've noticed Larry - 02/05/2017 12:23:16 AM 1453 Views
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