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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 1203 Views
My recommendation - just drive a car. Anonymous2000 - 29/04/2017 05:17:23 PM 649 Views
Nah, too easy Larry - 30/04/2017 03:19:29 AM 1094 Views
I'm not a distance runner. I never did more than 5 miles at once. Tom - 29/04/2017 05:35:34 PM 772 Views
That's a fairly good time, though Larry - 30/04/2017 03:25:13 AM 1030 Views
I never have but I'm thinking of starting damookster - 30/04/2017 05:16:18 AM 792 Views
It worked for me, especially the first six months Larry - 30/04/2017 07:20:26 PM 994 Views
A man of your maturity may want to consider swimming or biking..... Anonymous2000 - 30/04/2017 07:34:02 PM 705 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 1009 Views
Bah damookster - 30/04/2017 08:31:11 PM 713 Views
Re: Bah Larry - 30/04/2017 09:27:31 PM 1005 Views
Very slow tempo for me! At least for running/walking. Anonymous2000 - 01/05/2017 02:18:05 AM 669 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 871 Views
Did you resume by walking? Larry - 02/05/2017 12:18:43 AM 1003 Views
I ... do not do this. nossy - 30/04/2017 07:51:34 PM 867 Views
But...but...it's fun! Larry - 30/04/2017 08:00:29 PM 1012 Views
False advertising. nossy - 01/05/2017 09:05:38 AM 755 Views
Depends how far you go, I suppose Larry - 02/05/2017 12:20:07 AM 1036 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 909 Views
After 60-90 minutes, there really is a difference, I've noticed Larry - 02/05/2017 12:23:16 AM 1088 Views
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