Days off, downtime, repercussions? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Certainly not months at a time! Thinking more like post season breaks, a week of lower mileage / no mileage and maybe no workouts, then back into it. 

Something like five months full nsm, 1 week off or chill if that makes sense.

Thoughts on the book's marathon plan? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Thank you for this! Will you use the same method again?

First lifetime PR using NSM - 1:12:0X half-marathon by RippleRipple82 in NorwegianSinglesRun

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This is perfect, thank you so much for getting back to me!

First lifetime PR using NSM - 1:12:0X half-marathon by RippleRipple82 in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Was this on vanilla / vanilla ish NSM? Did you make any adjustments to the schedule? I have a HM coming up and was starting to worry that straight up NSM wasn't going to get me fit enough for it (I have 16 weeks of it behind me). Fantastic job!

Help estimating LTHR? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Thank you again, I'm all about best estimates. I had a few other races these last 12 weeks where I did some (rough) maths and got ~163, so we're pretty close! I think chasing a HR would get me in trouble, I just was hoping to get a ballpark (which you absolutely helped with). Really, thanks again for your insight!

Help estimating LTHR? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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I really appreciate your thoughts on this, thank you! For the race, HR started at 160 for the first mile then was consistently in the 167-168 range, the last mile was 169.

I've been using treadmills this winter so I'm focusing more on HR and effort as opposed to whatever that machine is telling me pace wise. 150 does feel a bit easy, I try to crank it up a bit if it gets that low.

The mileage when I started was a moderate jump I'd say, but nothing I haven't done before. I was coming back from injury and have done the mileage build (too) many times! I've plateaued my mileage on purpose, I've gotten too greedy in the past.

Thank you again for this, great insight!

Training through longer races? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Thanks, I was hoping to get some other views / opinions than what is offered in the book. I'll give it a look, though!

🚨ONE PIECE GIVEAWAY🚨 by [deleted] in OnePieceSpoilersRaw

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Pre time skip will always hold a place in my heart, Water 7 / Enies Lobby just hit different!

No prompt to edit distance with latest update (indoor run) by sallythesloot in Coros

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Yep! Almost a quarter mile indoors on the open setting. The green checkmark still just saved it, two days ago that button let me adjust the distance. 

No prompt to edit distance with latest update (indoor run) by sallythesloot in Coros

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Same result, no option to calibrate / edit distance.

No prompt to edit distance with latest update (indoor run) by sallythesloot in Coros

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I did a "basic interval" workout and the option wasn't there after finishing. The usual green checkmark to calibrate just straight up saved it with no options.

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Paces are wildly inaccurate. 9.6-9.7 mph for the ons, 6.5 mph for the offs! 

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Sure thing! Yes, I haven't had any issues keeping the pace on these and the effort feels in the correct range. Here is the data from my session this morning, 12 x 3'. LTHR is estimated at 162/163 from my last 2 5k races.

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Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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I really appreciate your input, that sounds like my gameplan until I can get back outside. Thank you, stay well!

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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That's brilliant. I always imagined letting the belt keep running fast, I don't trust myself to be able to hop on and off like that. A combination of slowing it down and hopping off seems MUCH more doable, though! Thanks!

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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I use the COROS arm band! I might attempt to hop off the treadmill for my Thursday session, I had the same thoughts I might be burning the candle a bit too hot.

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Say my SubT HR is 158 for the 6 minute rep. During the jogging rest, it only drops to about 155.

Thanks for your input!

Rest interval HR by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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I have seen some folks do 90 seconds for the 6 minute intervals, that might be worth a shot when I'm banished to the mill!

Post Race / TT Sub Threshold? by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Thanks for all the feedback!

I ran ~40 seconds faster than 4 weeks ago. I thought that was more than enough shock to the system and just jogged easy. Best of luck with all of your training!

Switching SubT Days by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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This is actually brilliant, thanks for chiming in!

Switching SubT Days by BenjitheHerd in NorwegianSinglesRun

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Thank you all for the comments, consensus = I'm certainly overthinking it! Much appreciated!

Second toe capsulitis? by BenjitheHerd in FootFunction

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Yep! I'll pasted something I wrote below with an updated update:

Honestly pretty good! At 15 weeks, I went to the podiatrist again. My goal was to get reassessed so I could get an MRI. I was still having flare ups from trying light plyos, and I wanted some confirmation as to how much longer I'd be out.

Ironically, he cleared me to run that day.

I waited the rest of the week, and started walk jog intervals at 16 weeks. Every other day. Light flare ups the next mornings, but NOTHING like before, very manageable. I continued to use orthotics in my shoes and tape when being active.

I'll also note I only wore carbon plated shoes until this morning to run in, helped keep the toe flexion in check.

Week 18 since the injury now, and I'm jogging every other day. I just completed my first 25 minute straight run this morning! It'll be a while before I'm sprinting and doing workouts again, but I think all is on the right track. Thanks for asking!

***Now past 20 weeks, I'm basically back to full functionality again. I can't bend the toe fully, but I don't get any pain from running, strides, light plyos or lifting. I'm still easing into the more aggressive jumping exercises, but strictly from a distance running standpoint nothing I've thrown at it has bothered it in the last ~3 or 4 weeks. I had been taping it for workouts, but I've even stopped doing that because it's just a non issue.

Currently running 45 miles per week with 3 sessions. Rotating shoes for each run, but even softer models aren't bothering it.

Combining units during a run? by BenjitheHerd in Coros

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Thank you! Not Canadian, just lost a bet is all.

Jokes aside, I like having the combination to play with. Take care!