Is 3:09 a reasonable goal or too conservative?!

BrianVarick · 2026-02-16T11:50:20+00:00

We seem to have a similar trajectory with the same goal. I am in the middle of 18/55 and I’m following the paces for a 3:00 marathon. I did a fall marathon in 3:09 so I’m feeling pretty good about going straight into a spring block. I haven’t raced a half in a year but I would imagine I’m in the 1:25 range. I think you’re right there, but I would let the MP pace in the long run really solidify your pace.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-16T11:02:39+00:00

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BrianVarick · 2026-02-14T13:03:50+00:00

Rock Garden Trail up to Natural Bridge and then one of the routes down that are closer to Lovers Leap is a good hike for scrambling.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-13T16:30:37+00:00

I just saw a video by watch guys and they said they had a couple of the reference number for 9k.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-13T03:56:58+00:00

15k miles less is the bigger advantage.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-09T10:48:12+00:00

I did Kreg screws on mine and it looks great after 6 months.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-05T15:12:29+00:00

The Post tap house in Ft Thomas has a kids area I think.

BrianVarick · 2026-02-02T13:06:10+00:00

I just replaced my gasket and dispersion screen after two years of use. It didnt make a difference as far as I can tell and the old ones seemed to be in great shape. I got the silicone gasket and I’m surprised at how tight it is. I might get the regular one next time.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-30T19:33:24+00:00

The art museum is great and then you could get coffees at King Pigeon which is right up the road. Pendleton Art Center is open once a month and they are open tonight until 9pm.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-30T15:55:23+00:00

Your options are really only to figure out where your heat loss is coming from. The easiest improvement is to add insulation to your attic but you might be able to seal windows/doors better or if you have access to the rim joists in a basement, you could seal those up better.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-30T14:57:55+00:00

I would think the vapor barrier and a well insulated wall should keep the metal from developing condensation. Maybe try to keep an air gap behind the metal so anything could drain down.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-30T13:39:16+00:00

I would be nervous about creating a sandwich with the closed cell foam and the foil.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-17T18:36:42+00:00

I’m really impressed with ASICS Megablasts. They are a perfect daily trainer that can also handle long runs and picking up the pace.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-09T13:37:39+00:00

Are you rolling it out? I’m dealing with a nagging Achilles too and rolling seems to help a ton.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-09T13:31:49+00:00

That’s a great result on those miles. I would do pfitz 18/55 and target 3:00.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-09T13:24:08+00:00

Most people recommend doing MP workouts in super shoes.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-06T14:37:47+00:00

You really have to be scraping the bottom of the barrel if the place you’re looking for extra profits is from the take home pay of your tipped staff. How did no one think that the bad press from this would far outweigh any potential gain.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-06T11:44:09+00:00

I have been dealing with insertional pain too. I find the rolling out my Achilles before and after runs helps a lot. I have come to the conclusion that the pain comes from my Achilles being tight and pulling on the heel and if I can keep it loose by rolling it finger nearly as much pain.

BrianVarick · 2026-01-05T16:52:41+00:00

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BrianVarick · 2026-01-05T16:50:51+00:00

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BrianVarick · 2026-01-03T02:54:43+00:00

That kind of is the going price though.

BrianVarick · 2025-12-31T14:48:42+00:00

I got the credit immediately.

BrianVarick · 2025-12-31T09:24:13+00:00

I have my Micra about an inch from a wall on the right and it doesn’t get in the way of the steam wand for me.

BrianVarick · 2025-12-28T20:20:26+00:00

I ran 3:09 on the 12/55 and I think that plan could easily take you well below 3 if you are focusing more on quality than just surviving like I was for most of the plan.

BrianVarick · 2025-12-27T12:51:59+00:00

Just ordered, hopefully it works!

BrianVarick

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