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  • IvanIvan Icrontic’s Loveable Bot
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  • MAGICMAGIC Member, Event Organizer, Expo Attendee
    Do what you can, then when the day comes... just run. It's probably not going to kill you, probably.
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    the 20 miles was probably my best long run (>13.1 mi.) I've had yet. 3:11:00. Stayed well hydrated, no walking (except for water/gatoraid stations) and pulled off a negative split with the first 10 miles at 10 min/mi and the second 10 miles at just over 9 min/mi.

    W00T!!1!

    This coming saturday is 22 miles, the week after is 24 and then the last long run before the race is 26 miles on Oct. 8th.

    Almost there!
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  • MAGICMAGIC Member, Event Organizer, Expo Attendee
    That's great man, nice work.
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    Finished up 22 this morning... 3 hours 27 minutes... only 2 more long runs before I can taper... Nice weather today though... started at 50F and ended at 58F.
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  • CantiCanti Member
    http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sports/201110/100-year-old-marathoner-runs-late-loved-ones-and-all-us
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    Well folks... my running season has come to a close. I finished my first ultra-marathon today (50km - 31 mi). My final time was 5 hours 24 minutes which is an average of 10:27/mi. Considering I had never ran a standard marathon, I also made sure to note the time I crossed 26.2 miles. This was 4:27 or 10:12/mi.

    This year has been interesting. I didn't start it with a goal of even doing any of this. I started running so I didn't make an ass of myself during my Tough Mudder and from then I continued training to see what I could push myself to do. So this year I can officially write the book on "Couch to 50k".

    I'm glad I'm done.

    Can't wait til next year. :)
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  • _k__k_ deep in the bush Member, Supporter, Folding@Home Leader
    See you at Western States 100. ;)
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  • MAGICMAGIC Member, Event Organizer, Expo Attendee
    LazarusXero said:
    Well folks... my running season has come to a close. I finished my first ultra-marathon today (50km - 31 mi). My final time was 5 hours 24 minutes which is an average of 10:27/mi. Considering I had never ran a standard marathon, I also made sure to note the time I crossed 26.2 miles. This was 4:27 or 10:12/mi.

    This year has been interesting. I didn't start it with a goal of even doing any of this. I started running so I didn't make an ass of myself during my Tough Mudder and from then I continued training to see what I could push myself to do. So this year I can officially write the book on "Couch to 50k".

    I'm glad I'm done.

    Can't wait til next year. :)
    That is very cool man, congrats.
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    MAGIC said:
    Laz you should come do the Fifth Third Riverbank run in Grand Rapids. I'm going to do the 25k. Its in May.

    I just got the news and unfortunately, I won't be able to run the 5/3 Riverbank in May. For some reason, my sister wants me to see her graduate from college and the ceremony is the same day... :mad2:

    But if there is another race or 1/2 marathon I would definitely consider it...

    I am putting together a team for the ToughMudder in Minnesota next year though... that would be the next weekend (May 19/20)... you're welcome to join the team if you want!! (this is open for other Icrontians too!!)
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    Ran 5 miles on Christmas Eve and then 3 this morning... definitely very cold outside, but it feels good to be back outside... I have definitely noticed a huge drop off in my endurance as I haven't run since my 50k, but I'm getting back into it again... I have signed up for a ~250mi relay race for June, so I need to keep up with it, but even though it sounds terrible, I'm not too worried about it... in a 12 person team, each person only runs three legs, which is about 15 miles across a 30 hour time frame...

    http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/chicago
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  • _k__k_ deep in the bush Member, Supporter, Folding@Home Leader
    Stayed up for New Years this time instead of sleeping, went and did my Saturday run during the year end.
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  • _k__k_ deep in the bush Member, Supporter, Folding@Home Leader


    Items like these make me feel something. I just want to be there and experience, nothing else matters except to keep moving.
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    It was 67F this afternoon when I got home and I just had to get out and run again. I've been out 3 times in the last week for small runs (3-4 miles) but it felt awesome to be back on the trails and roads again... Next week is my first 5k of the season and soon training will begin for the year... I decided to sign up for Chicago's marathon as well as the Tough Mudder and the Ragnar Relay... going to be a busy year!
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  • _k__k_ deep in the bush Member, Supporter, Folding@Home Leader
    Necro. Who is still running? I am posting my runs to Runkeeper and Garmin Connect, unless my watch decides not to pick up a signal. If anyone is interested in creating a group let me know.
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  • CantiCanti Member
    Weather is nice so I started running again this week. I went out Wednesday and Friday for about 3 miles.
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  • PreacherPreacher Contentious Cajun of the Cloth Supporter, Gaming Leader
    Still running three times a week for about 7-8 miles a time. I am also on Runkeeper. I'd love to run more, but old legs are only happy with every other day.
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  • CrazyJoeCrazyJoe I am Poopy Joe! D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Writer, Expo Attendee
    I need to get back on it. I started Taekwondo three nights a week (MWF) and running in between would definitely help with my endurance during that.
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  • LazarusXeroLazarusXero Member
    I'm starting it up again... Got 4 more weeks of P90X2 and then I'll be running full time again (5 days a week)... going for broke this year... I'm posting my runs on Garmin Connect and on my FB page.
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  • PreacherPreacher Contentious Cajun of the Cloth Supporter, Gaming Leader
    My goal is a Tough Mudder this fall. I love running, but I need to augment it with weights, calisthenics, and other activities.
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  • TushonTushon I'm scared, Coach! Event Organizer, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Writer, Folding@Home Leader, Expo Attendee
    My goal is a Tough Mudder this fall. I love running, but I need to augment it with weights, calisthenics, and other activities.
    Did you see the TM workout? PDF (they do have weight exercises, but mostly body weight IIRC, leaving work now, so I'm not going to check)
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  • PreacherPreacher Contentious Cajun of the Cloth Supporter, Gaming Leader
    I saw it, Tush. Thanks.
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  • TushonTushon I'm scared, Coach! Event Organizer, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Writer, Folding@Home Leader, Expo Attendee
    Okay. I'm partway through the 100 pushups program then going to start TM training. I'm also aiming for a fall TM, but I need to go back to my podiatrist soon
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  • AnnesAnnes Grand Dame of Icrontic Event Organizer, Supporter
    @preacher are you running the TM in the DC area?
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  • JBoogalooJBoogaloo Member
    Okay. I'm partway through the 100 pushups program then going to start TM training. I'm also aiming for a fall TM, but I need to go back to my podiatrist soon
    Are you talking about that hundredpushups program? The six week deal?

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  • TushonTushon I'm scared, Coach! Event Organizer, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Writer, Folding@Home Leader, Expo Attendee
    Okay. I'm partway through the 100 pushups program then going to start TM training. I'm also aiming for a fall TM, but I need to go back to my podiatrist soon
    Are you talking about that hundredpushups program? The six week deal?

    yes
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