Ok here's where we are with pacers. - According to our responses we will be in need of some pacers. So if you've wanted to do it here's a great opportunity to get some great free gear and help out fellow runners and also get a pretty easy workout in for free.
What we need are 4 people who can run 8:01 pace for 6- 7 miles for both the full and the half and on the other end we need two people who can run 12:35 pace for 6-7 miles.
If you can help out let me know ASAP so that we can get set up with ordering gear and planning for manning the expo and such.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Mid Week Workouts
The workouts for today and tomorrow are posted in the Chuckit Community. I also created groups for the Eugene half and Full Marathons.
Is anyone else having trouble with the site today took me about 15 min to get into the darn thing, seems to be working now but there seems to be issues.
As far as race results go for this past weekend. We had Larry head on out to DC for the Marine Corps Marathon, Larry how did it go I can't find you in the results.
Anand and Tom headed down to Portland for the Run like Hell half, Anand got a PR in 1:42 and the results are posted yet so I don't know how Tom did.
As we get into the colder weather I think it's a good idea to wear something on your legs especially for those that are doing the faster workouts. I think it will help prevent any muscle pulls by keeping your legs loose which will help your workout. There are many options from tights to looser fitting pants that will do the job. Personally I like something in between. Wind pants are fine but when they get wet they tend to stick to your legs if there isn't a lining and if there is a lining they tend to be too warm.
Tights are better when it's wet as they are tighter hence the name tights, they don't seem to load up with water as much as looser fitting pants so they seem lights. Loose fitting pants are great when it's cold as they keep the warm air around your legs that is trapped in. Like I said though if I can find something in between then I'm golden.
Is anyone else having trouble with the site today took me about 15 min to get into the darn thing, seems to be working now but there seems to be issues.
As far as race results go for this past weekend. We had Larry head on out to DC for the Marine Corps Marathon, Larry how did it go I can't find you in the results.
Anand and Tom headed down to Portland for the Run like Hell half, Anand got a PR in 1:42 and the results are posted yet so I don't know how Tom did.
As we get into the colder weather I think it's a good idea to wear something on your legs especially for those that are doing the faster workouts. I think it will help prevent any muscle pulls by keeping your legs loose which will help your workout. There are many options from tights to looser fitting pants that will do the job. Personally I like something in between. Wind pants are fine but when they get wet they tend to stick to your legs if there isn't a lining and if there is a lining they tend to be too warm.
Tights are better when it's wet as they are tighter hence the name tights, they don't seem to load up with water as much as looser fitting pants so they seem lights. Loose fitting pants are great when it's cold as they keep the warm air around your legs that is trapped in. Like I said though if I can find something in between then I'm golden.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
mid week workout 10-20/21-09
The workout are posted for this week. Kristin in Colorado ran the Denver Half over the weekend her results are posted in the new results section I created on the site. Margarete was in San Fran for the nike women's half and Jenn there for the full but I can't find any results for that event.
I've added training plans for the Nookachamps half and that schedule starts this week so those of you on the mend from a fall marathon and work right into it.
Also plans for Mercer Island half as well as the Napa Valley Marathon have been added.
Larry is heading off to DC this week for the Marine Corps Marathon and of course we wish him good luck, that dude can motor.
Glen has started a group for the water station for the Seattle Marathon if you can help him out and volunteer please join it as he'll use it as a vehicle for providing information.
I'm considering getting jackest or vest from Brooks for the group, the jacket I'm looking at is about $100 which for us would be about $50-$60. Obvioulsy vest would be less. If you're interested let me know. I'll get samples so you can see how they look and fit.
Info for Pacer for Seattle is forth coming.
I've added training plans for the Nookachamps half and that schedule starts this week so those of you on the mend from a fall marathon and work right into it.
Also plans for Mercer Island half as well as the Napa Valley Marathon have been added.
Larry is heading off to DC this week for the Marine Corps Marathon and of course we wish him good luck, that dude can motor.
Glen has started a group for the water station for the Seattle Marathon if you can help him out and volunteer please join it as he'll use it as a vehicle for providing information.
I'm considering getting jackest or vest from Brooks for the group, the jacket I'm looking at is about $100 which for us would be about $50-$60. Obvioulsy vest would be less. If you're interested let me know. I'll get samples so you can see how they look and fit.
Info for Pacer for Seattle is forth coming.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
mid week 10-13/14-09
The workouts have been posted to the community groups and I've posted results for Chicago and Victoria where several group members ran. Some pretty much blazed it with some pretty fast times. Nice job everyone. Tom Decoy added a new group for the run like hell half marathon
Over the last few weeks as many of you have ran your marathon's I've gotten feedback such as the following "I felt really good most of the race and then.... not so much" yeah that's a tough one. You know 26 miles is a long way to run and I think that if you're running hard and and in some cases faster than you ever have it's going to tough the last few miles, you've just got to be tougher.
That's one of the reasons the mid week workout is so important. They get you out of you comfort zone. You really need to make the most out of these by really working them hard. That'll help you out in the tough times. That's one of the reasons I say that if you're doing 12x400 that the first eight are the warm up and the last 4 are the workout. By that point you're getting tired and having to press/push (get tough) on those last few to keep the pace. Certainly they help physically but I think for most it helps mentally. Get's you used to pushing when you're tired.
That being said I don't ever think that the last few miles of a marathon are easy, if they are then you're just going to run slow which of course is fine if that is a goal. Again let's face it 26 miles is a long way to run and know even if you run slow the last few miles are hard but you help prepare by doing harder workouts to help you through them but even then it's still hard but they should be easier to handle.
Over the last few weeks as many of you have ran your marathon's I've gotten feedback such as the following "I felt really good most of the race and then.... not so much" yeah that's a tough one. You know 26 miles is a long way to run and I think that if you're running hard and and in some cases faster than you ever have it's going to tough the last few miles, you've just got to be tougher.
That's one of the reasons the mid week workout is so important. They get you out of you comfort zone. You really need to make the most out of these by really working them hard. That'll help you out in the tough times. That's one of the reasons I say that if you're doing 12x400 that the first eight are the warm up and the last 4 are the workout. By that point you're getting tired and having to press/push (get tough) on those last few to keep the pace. Certainly they help physically but I think for most it helps mentally. Get's you used to pushing when you're tired.
That being said I don't ever think that the last few miles of a marathon are easy, if they are then you're just going to run slow which of course is fine if that is a goal. Again let's face it 26 miles is a long way to run and know even if you run slow the last few miles are hard but you help prepare by doing harder workouts to help you through them but even then it's still hard but they should be easier to handle.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Post Marathon Training
Again congrats to all that ran over the weekend. There were many great performances. I've updated the results with a few additions. Coming this week we have Chicago and Victoria so a very busy weekend ahead.
One question I get a lot after a marathon is about training afterward and how one would go about it. Well my recommendation is as follows. Day 1 -The day after, light jog /walk, Day 2 - Off, Day 3 - 15-20 min easy, day 4 - 15-20 min easy, day - 5 off, day 6 - 4-6 miles, day 7-off. I more or less think of it as a reverse taper, so how you taper down you can reverse it and build up.
I'm a believer of active recovery, meaning getting out and moving around stretching and getting the blood moving. I've taken a week off after a marathon once and it seemed like it took me forever to get back going again, seemed like my recovery was slower. I also like to plan for a shorter race weeks after, seems like I always had a good one when I did. The nice thing about this is that it gets you focused on your future running and helps you plan for it.
Speaking of planning for the future I added training plans for races next year through Rock n Roll so take advantage of your recovery period and start planning for next year.
Earlier I mentioned racing a few weeks after my marathon. You have built up a super base from your marathon training so now is a good time to train for shorter races and this time of year there are tons of them bringing opportunities for PR's for shorter events.
Again congrats to those who ran over the last couple weeks and good luck to those who are running this weekend.
One question I get a lot after a marathon is about training afterward and how one would go about it. Well my recommendation is as follows. Day 1 -The day after, light jog /walk, Day 2 - Off, Day 3 - 15-20 min easy, day 4 - 15-20 min easy, day - 5 off, day 6 - 4-6 miles, day 7-off. I more or less think of it as a reverse taper, so how you taper down you can reverse it and build up.
I'm a believer of active recovery, meaning getting out and moving around stretching and getting the blood moving. I've taken a week off after a marathon once and it seemed like it took me forever to get back going again, seemed like my recovery was slower. I also like to plan for a shorter race weeks after, seems like I always had a good one when I did. The nice thing about this is that it gets you focused on your future running and helps you plan for it.
Speaking of planning for the future I added training plans for races next year through Rock n Roll so take advantage of your recovery period and start planning for next year.
Earlier I mentioned racing a few weeks after my marathon. You have built up a super base from your marathon training so now is a good time to train for shorter races and this time of year there are tons of them bringing opportunities for PR's for shorter events.
Again congrats to those who ran over the last couple weeks and good luck to those who are running this weekend.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Other event Results
Not to leave anyone out and to give them their props we also had others running this weekend, Steph and Joe ran in Milwaukee and Steve and Kris in Colorado their results are also posted + a Portland addition and Sub also was down in St George Utah for that 26 miler finishing in 3:21
ChuckIt member Portland Results
ChuckIt member Portland Results that I have rounded up. I've probably missed someone but these are the names on the roster and community let me know if I've missed.
Anyway congrats to everyone, it was a great day for the race with many nice performances.
Anyway congrats to everyone, it was a great day for the race with many nice performances.
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