How Much Discomfort Can I Tolerate?!

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Location:

Eugene,OR,USA

Member Since:

Nov 09, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5k PR - 18:48 (7/04/08)
  • 8K PR - 33:46 (5/19/07, on trails)
  • 10k PR - I have not run a competitive 10K yet.
  • 12K PR - 50:10 (8/09/08)
  • 15K PR - 1:04:52 (3/22/08)
  • Marathon - Have run 1 trail marathon, (Grand Island) 3:55 (July 2007)
  • Ultra Marathons -
  • Farmdale 33.5 miles, 10/08 - 6:08
  • Riddle Run 28 Miles, 01/09 - 5:35 (run in 2-3 inches of snow)
  • Devil's Lake 50k, 07/09 - 6:22
  • Howl at the Moon 8 hour, 08/09 - 39.98 miles
  • North Country Trail Run 50 miles, 09/09 - 9:44
  • Farmdale 32 miles, 10/09 - 5:45
  • McNotAgain 30 Miles, 10/09 - 5:50
  • Red Rock Canyon Half, Las Vegas, 06/12 - 2:15


Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running in the winter - 1st year in Eugene - fun!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on Keeping on..

Personal:

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Thu, Jul 09, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Got up early this morning even though I didn't need to, so ran 1 mile to Brookens at 5:15 and did 6 sets of strength exercises. Temp. was 57-59 degrees, and my neck muscles stiffened up as I ran. I was thinking a few weeks ago how I have not had a stiff neck in years, so I jinxed myself. I am hoping the stiffness dissipates by Saturday, but if not, it should not hinder my running stride too much, I just can't turn my head to the far left. 

Other than a stiff neck everything feels great. When I was crossing Vine Street this afternoon my legs had some nice spring action - I realized just how fatigued my legs were from all the training, but, they were not sore, just not a lot of energy. The taper has fixed that, so I am looking forward to using some of it on Saturday. 

Subconscious mind : "What, no long run today?"
Conscious mind : "Patience, Grasshopper."


Comments
From Kelli on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 18:12:57 from 71.219.89.21

Way to jinx yourself! Hope it is all better by Saturday! What race are ya doing Saturday???

From Will on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 19:13:02 from 76.199.14.188

Kelli, thanks. I'm running a 50K at Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, part of my training for an 8 hour race in early August, and possibly my 1st 50 miler in September or October.

Hope your weekend training/racing goes well!

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 23:07:40 from 71.219.89.21

You are awesome! I want to finally try a 50k this fall, but I am a chicken. We will see.

Is this mostly a trail run?

From Will on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 00:02:00 from 76.199.14.188

Kelli,

I ran my first 50k (actually 33.5 miles) last autumn, I remember being uncertain in the days leading to the race if I would be able to finish. I was able to finish, and loved the experience.

I hope you can overcome your fear of the distance and run a 50k this year. If you patiently work on your daily running, eventually you will gain the confidence that you do indeed have the strength and ability to get not only to the starting line, but also to the finish.

I don't care much for running long distance on roads, so yes, the Devil's Lake 50k is mostly run on trails.

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 00:30:20 from 71.219.89.21

It is not so much the distance that scares me as it is the trails. I have not done many trail runs and I am somewhat clumsy (if there is a hole, I will step in it!) I need to practice that type of running a little more, but I will get there!

Best of luck to you in a few hours (I am up late doing homework!!)

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