They all can't be "easy" runs.

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Location:

Venice,FL,USA

Member Since:

Oct 31, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5k:
21:01, (6:46 pace) 11-19-11.
20:08, (6:29 pace) 9-1-12 (Part of a Mini-Triathlon Relay).
19:17, (6:12 pace) 11-17-12.
19:19, (6:13 pace) 11-23-13.
19:30, (6:17 pace) 1-4-14.
20:34, (6:34 pace) 9-13-14
19:49, (6:23 pace) 10-25-14
19:32, (6:17 pace) 11-22-14
19:40, (6:19 pace) 12-19-14
19:49, (6:23 pace) 1-31-16

8k:
34:42, (6:57 pace) 3-17-12.
32:11, (6:28 pace) 3-16-13.
32:32, (6:33 pace) 3-15-14.

34:00, (6:50 pace) 3-14-15.

33:09, (6:40 pace) 3-11-17.

32:56, (6:38 pace) 3-17-18.

10k:
44:18, (7:08 pace) 4-14-12.
41:22, (6:39 pace) 12-15-12.
42:11, (6:47 pace) 4-13-13.
41:06, (6:37 pace) 12-8-13.

42:03, (6:46 pace) 3-5-16

44:35, (7:11 pace) 8-26-17
12k:
53:53, (7:14 pace) 3-24-12.
49:20, (6:37 pace) 3-1-14
15k:
1:18:16, (8:24 pace) 2-26-11.

1:04:37. (6:56 pace) 2-20-16

1:08:25 (7:18 pace) 2/22/20

Half Marathons:

1:37:57 (7:28 pace) 1-26-20. Fort Lauderdale - A1A
14 Marathons:
1. 4:12:08, (9:37 pace) 1-9-11. Disney.
2. 4:18:18, (9:51 pace) 10-30-11. MCM.
3. 3:42:26, (8:29 pace) 1-14-12. Charleston.
4. 3:13:15, (7:22 pace) 10-7-12. Steamtown.
5*. 3:12:26, (7:20 pace) 1-19-14. Louisiana.
6*. 3:14:06, (7:24 pace) 4-21-14. Boston.
7*. 3:19:38, (7:37 pace) 7-19-14. U. of Okoboji.
8*. 3:16:27, (7:30 pace) 2-22-15. Mercedes-Benz
9*. 3:30:38 (8:03 pace) 5-15-16 Sugarloaf

10. 3:24:21 (7:48 pace) 11-5-16 Savannah RNR

11. 3:27:37 (7:56 pace) 5-12-18 Brookings

12. 3:46:02 (8:38 pace) 10-7-18 Towpath

13. 3:35:11 (8:13 pace) 9-12-21 Med City

14. 3:45:45 (8:37 pace) 4-16-23 Coastal Delaware

* = These 5 races were run at 67.9 seconds per pound. If I want a PR, I need to weigh less than 170 pounds.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 GOALS:

to not get fat

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running as often as I can, as far as I can, as fast as I can. Teaching my kids (by example) the rewards that come from putting in the work. Very slowly get to 50 states.

Personal:

I'm married, with two sons, 18, and 19.

I started running because someone dared me to.

I ran my first race 3 days after my 40th birthday. (Disney)

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Miles:	This week:	4.50	Month:	69.20	Year:	791.45

Tue, Nov 20, 2012

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
9.20	0.00	9.20

9.2 Miles. 1:09:35. 7:33 Pace.

course{Ringling Bridge Short Run} x2.

Over that bridge 4 times today. A little windy, but it felt great.

Today's run got me thinking. I usually do runs (not races) of distances greater than 6 or 7 miles with a Camelbak. The idea is that it is just a training run, and I'd rather have water and not need it than need water and not have it. I was surprised with additional time to run today, so I used that time for additional miles. I didn't have my Camelbak, so I had to stash water behind a bush at halfway. Long story short...I'd rather have the Camelbak. Anyhow, I was just wondering what the popular view is on this around here. Do you go out prior to your run, and strategically place water, or do you prefer a means of taking your water with you?

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 07:44:26 from 67.79.11.242

I have always stashed my water in strategic locations but now that you mention it I think I should try a camelbak. I believe one of my biggest problems on long runs is dehydration. You wouldn't beleive how much I sweat and I don't think I drink enough water. I don't think I drink enough or at the right time with the stash method. I really think your method is better. I guess the only disadvantage to the camelback is carrying the extra weight.

From Tom K on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 09:31:06 from 71.228.90.171

I figure the extra weight represents @ 20 seconds per mile slower. That's just my guess from running with one of these things over the last 3 years. I haven't logged which runs have the pack, and which ones do not, so I can't be entirely sure. If you are using it for "easy" runs, where the distance is more important than the time, why not?

From SlowJoe on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 09:31:26 from 155.219.241.11

I'm to lazy to plant bottles, and usually don't bring any liquids unless I'm going at least 11 or 12 miles. Don't like being weighed down, but will carry a 20oz throwaway gatorade bottle when running over 90 minutes or so, and just nurse that for the first 5 miles.

For longer runs (18+) I will sometimes wear a fuel belt that carries 16-32oz in addition to the throwaway gatorade bottle. Even that ends up being overkill if it's cool outside.

You might be surprised at how little water you actually need if it's not hot outside. Then again, I don't live in S Florida! During the summer those numbers/distances change for me but I still just go with the handheld bottle and fuel belt combo when needed.

From Tom K on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 13:45:53 from 71.228.90.171

2,700+ miles?, you're probably not lazy. If YOU'RE lazy, then I'm a couch potato. It's just when you want to run, it's time to go. The time it takes to fill the pack feels like an eternity sometimes, when I want to go. Going out and staging bottles would even be more time consuming, like an overly extended welcome, before a race.

I have noticed the need for less water lately. I'm not sure if it is the temperature dropping, or a result of my training. Maybe I should try to go further without the "security blanket" Camelbak.

Thanks for the input, guys.

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