My Better Me than You Log - Page 5 - JP Fitness Forums

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-07-2006, 05:52 AM

lol, thanks BFG! I sure am happy with my improvement over the last couple months, but finishing it is still the main goal with a goal time of 1:45. The winners will have already had their post-race beer by then. Maybe their shower as well!

BFG · 03-07-2006, 06:02 AM

ha ha ha you are going good Mr you will do well

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-08-2006, 08:44 AM

08MAR06

5.5 mile run
41:41 (7:35 avg pace)

splits
1.3 miles...(9:38)
2.25 miles..(16:50)
3.5 miles...(26:35)
5.5 miles...(41:41)

Awsesome run! I'm here in the Milwaukee area this week, and it was so nice to run a different route for a change of pace. A few hills, and fantastic weather. Probably near 40 degrees. I didn't need my windbreaker or hat and gloves, and probably should have not worn pants and went with shorts.

This same route, back in Janurary, about killed me. I ran it in about 46 minutes. A great improvement.

BamaDave · 03-09-2006, 11:43 AM

Wow, that is a very dramatic improvement in only a couple of months! Way to go!

kmwest · 03-09-2006, 12:29 PM

Impressive. But what's this about wearing SHORTS at 22 degrees? What the hell?

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-10-2006, 06:21 AM

Thanks, Dave.

kn- Definitely pants at 22; I could have went with just shorts at 40.

Got some lifting in yesterday, I don't have my notebook with me at the moment, so I'll log the particulars later. The big thing is that I've come down with a nasty chest cold. I can barely talk and my body feels like I was run over by a Mack truck. I'm worried I'll have to miss my long run tomorrow. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

BFG · 03-10-2006, 06:35 AM

stop saying pants its making me giggle it means under wear over here!

BFG · 03-10-2006, 06:37 AM

rest will aid recovery far better than driving all that gunk into your lungs and risking an infection that takes longer to recover from

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-10-2006, 07:47 AM

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stop saying pants its making me giggle it means under wear over here!

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pants pants pants pants lol

I remember hearing once. Thats too funny. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-10-2006, 07:54 AM

09MAR06

bench press
3x5x205

hamstring curl
3x12x50

pullups
3x10

leg ext
3x12x50

bench dips
3x20

BB reverse curls
3x8x55

weighted crunches
3x20x25

Just pieced together a little workout with limited equipment. Also limited space- would have liked to have done deads but had no room.

Defifinite rest today with lots of fluids. Hopefully kick this cold so I can run tomorrow. BFG- I'll take your advice into consideration when I make the call tomorrow.

BamaDave · 03-10-2006, 08:56 AM

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I wore shorts for the Rocket City Marathon with a race start around 22. You Indiana guys just aren't adapted to cold weather! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Jim, hope your cold goes away quickly. One long run missed won't affect your training, especially since you are so far ahead of the game.

kmwest · 03-10-2006, 09:00 AM

Yeah Dave, but a marathon affords a longer time to warm up than a 4-miler.

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-12-2006, 08:15 PM

I just got off the road. A 5 hour drive back from Milwaukee. I went on my 11 miler on Saturday, even though I had that cold. It sucked bad. I don't have the particulars right now, I'm about to hit the sack for school tomorrow, I'll post my splits and comments later. However, I still had a sub 8:00min/mile pace. So woohoo!

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-13-2006, 04:52 AM

11MAR06

11 mile run
1:27:17 (7:56/mile avg pace)

splits
1.25 miles...9:51
2.25 miles...17:34
3.5 miles.....27:37
5.5 miles.....43:25
6.75 miles....53:49
7.75 miles....1:01:25
9 miles........1:11:30
10.15 miles..1:20:48
11 miles......1:27:17

Well, I probably shouldn't have done this run. My cold has now settled into my chest. What a dumbass. I did my 5.5 mile loop from wednesday twice. The first lap wasn't bad. In hindsight, I should have stopped there. Instead, I grabbed a little water and turned around to go again. After the water, I felt invigorated. By mile 7, I felt great. By mile 9, I thought I would like to lie down. I just ran out of steam and my disease kicked in. I pushed as hard as I could the last 2 miles (thankfully, it was mostly downhill with only a couple slightly obnoxious hils to go up) just to salvage a good pace. I should be happy with my time, and I am not displeased with it, I'm more unhappy with myself just for going out when I should have called it off.

kmwest · 03-13-2006, 09:35 AM

What's your goal pace for the half-marathon again? With efforts like that, I can easily see you breaking a 7:45 pace, maybe better. I mean, you did a 7:56 with a cold. So factor in good health, the race-day push, and proper taper and nutrition, and you'll have a good performance.

BamaDave · 03-13-2006, 11:26 AM

I agree - I think Jim's going to run this sub 1:40. How many more weeks do we have to pressure you?? Not many!

twinsavsvikingsfan · 03-13-2006, 12:55 PM

My goal is 1:45. Hmmmm...1:40?

18 days til my race!

Keep the pressure on!

BamaDave · 03-13-2006, 01:55 PM

1:40 = 7:38 pace. You just ran 11 with the bird flu at 7:56 with no taper. The writing is on the wall here!!

Buk · 03-13-2006, 02:02 PM

Maybe we should have a pool. It would have to be a silent one so that Twins can't throw it for anyone. But regardless, I have dibs on 1:36. And I have a feeling that his uncertanity will keep him from going out too hard, and bring me the prize.

Twins, you are doing awesome. I think your post race report will be one of my favorites. Based on your expectations, you will have one of the best races in the world!