EPTRunning Thread - Page 106
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L_Master
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Advocado
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Uldridge
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On July 17 2013 04:09 Bonham wrote: No, I'm shooting for 32:30. Following the "double your time and add a minute to go from 5 to 10" rule, I need to be able to run a 15:45 5k race. I know a tempo isn't a race, but there aren't any decent 5ks between now and my goal 10k in my area. I just let it rip last Monday to see how things were going. That's a very nice time for the 10k imo, not too many people are going to match you on that (except, you know, the super hardcore long distance runners hah) I don't know if 5k is a decent calibration point for a 10k, since it's double the distance and all. If you can somehow keep your tempo and have the endurance and motivation not to crack after the first 5k however (due to physical pain) and with a bunch of other competitors pumping you up even more, it'll be a whole lot easier mentally. I'd say you'll definitely be able to do it! Gogogo :D On July 17 2013 11:25 Advocado wrote: what kind of shoes should I buy for running? I don't really know how to answer that question really.. because it really depends from person to person and from howmuch you want to run. I'd say pick something comfortable, aesthetics don't really have an issue in this matter. My prefered shoe is from the brand asics (just because I've always worn asics) and then I just try on some shoes and pick which seems the most comfortable. My answer is probably not the best out there (and feels quite generic) so feel free to completely ignore this if you feel like it  | ||
micronesia
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MachoMyers
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On July 17 2013 12:25 micronesia wrote: I'd recommend doing what I did; go to a running store if there is one near you. They will take a look at your feet and how you stand, and then bring you sneakers to try on. In the USA running shoes will run you like 75-125 dollars. This is sound advice. Getting a shoe that works for how your feet work is super important, especially if you're just starting out. | ||
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Bonham
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On July 17 2013 12:25 micronesia wrote: I'd recommend doing what I did; go to a running store if there is one near you. They will take a look at your feet and how you stand, and then bring you sneakers to try on. In the USA running shoes will run you like 75-125 dollars. This. If you are buying for the first time, go somewhere that will do gait analysis and actually let you try on the shoes. I buy shoes online, but only pairs I've worn before and I know play nice with my feet. | ||
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micronesia
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BTW how should I eat the night before and morning of the race? The 5k starts at 8:30am. | ||
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L_Master
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On July 18 2013 12:06 micronesia wrote: I ran .1 mph faster today: 5.1 mph for 40 minutes. I reached 5.1k at about 26:30, and had no problem getting to 40 minutes. I think 35 minutes should be no problem for me on Sunday, assuming the sun/etc doesn't get to me. I also wore a headband which helped with my treadmill sweat problem lol BTW how should I eat the night before and morning of the race? The 5k starts at 8:30am. I reached 5.1k at about 26:30 I think 35 minutes should be no problem for me on Sunday Yea, if you did 26:30 for 5k I don't think 35 would be too difficult. :D I'm assuming you meant to say 36:30? Either way it sounds like your on track nice. Just remember to be smart and start out way slower than feels right, so that in reality you start on pace. It's very common for almost the entire body of the race to start at like at least 7:xx pace or faster. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2574 Posts
On July 18 2013 12:06 micronesia wrote: I ran .1 mph faster today: 5.1 mph for 40 minutes. I reached 5.1k at about 26:30, and had no problem getting to 40 minutes. I think 35 minutes should be no problem for me on Sunday, assuming the sun/etc doesn't get to me. I also wore a headband which helped with my treadmill sweat problem lol BTW how should I eat the night before and morning of the race? The 5k starts at 8:30am. You got this. No problem! Eat normally. Whatever you're used to eating at night do it and in the morning/before a run do that too. Just make sure you're eating and hydrating enough but not going overboard. | ||
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micronesia
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Don_Julio
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@micronesia: I wish you the best for sunday. I think most stuff has been answered but i got another advice: Bring a friend or familymember with you for racing or just supporting. It helps to have someone to share your worries before the race and recap it afterwards. Oh, when you need to go to the restroom before the race, bring some time. Restrooms are usually crowded, even for men. | ||
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L_Master
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+ Show Spoiler [Race Thoughts] + Are you kidding me! Kiprop 3:27.7, and that's with a pretty erratic first two laps. 52 and 57. The guy came through 1200 FASTER than Hicham did when he set the WR of 3:26. Kiprop needs a legit challenger, and who knows how fast he could go. Certainly a 3:26.xx guy and maybe could even threaten Hicham. Insane. Equally as insane was Mo MF Farah. 3:28.xx. Three seconds better than Haile, and 4 faster than Kenenisa Bekele. 6th ALL TIME. Ahead of guys like Cram, Coe, Ovett, etc. and Farah is a 5000/10000 guy!! I'm still sitting here in complete shock atm. | ||
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KwarK
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micronesia
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L_Master
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On July 20 2013 05:25 micronesia wrote: L_Master, how fast are those guys running? If I have the numbers correct, the leader averaged about 16 mph. Is that correct? They don't seem to be running that fast haha... they make it look effortless. Yes, in that neighboorhood. 56s or so per 400m. You are right about how smooth they look, you do kinda watch that and think "Shit, that doesn't look SO bad, I think I could see myself managing that at some point". Then you go to the track and realize you can barely sprint 200m all out at the pace they are running... I always encourage people to go try it once, go to the track and try to run a couple 200m segements at 35s, 30s, and 28s. That really lets you appreciate what marathon pace, 5000m pace, and mile pace are for the elite guys. People that see it on TV know they are running fast, but don't appreciate how fast it is because they make it look so rhythmic and smooth. I had my friend do it for marathon pace and he literally thought I was fucking with him, until I showed him his watch time for 200m and the corresponding elite MP. | ||
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berated-
United States1134 Posts
On July 20 2013 05:11 L_Master wrote: Okay, stop and take 3:30 of your time to watch this race: + Show Spoiler [Race Thoughts] + Are you kidding me! Kiprop 3:27.7, and that's with a pretty erratic first two laps. 52 and 57. The guy came through 1200 FASTER than Hicham did when he set the WR of 3:26. Kiprop needs a legit challenger, and who knows how fast he could go. Certainly a 3:26.xx guy and maybe could even threaten Hicham. Insane. Equally as insane was Mo MF Farah. 3:28.xx. Three seconds better than Haile, and 4 faster than Kenenisa Bekele. 6th ALL TIME. Ahead of guys like Cram, Coe, Ovett, etc. and Farah is a 5000/10000 guy!! I'm still sitting here in complete shock atm. Crazy good time for Farah. Anyone who thinks they are going to try to play a sit and kick game with him in the 5 or 10k is crazy. Americans were just a complete after thought, you watch the race go out and you're only thinking about how great Kiprop looks. He's so fun to watch run. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
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LagLovah
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micronesia
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I dunno how the heck I managed this lol | ||
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
On July 20 2013 23:43 micronesia wrote: Yesterday I hurt my back somehow while I was swimming... looks like I'm out for tomorrow's 5k. I dunno how the heck I managed this lol  | ||
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