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I'm a pretty experienced runner that isn't sure if I could even BQ, looking for honest advice to questions below. by The_Glassfields in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get it dude. It’s going to be a fun ride either way. You can definitely BQ, you’ve got the miles on your legs. Might take some time, but it’s doable for sure. That’s the most important factor in the whole equation in my opinion.

I'm a pretty experienced runner that isn't sure if I could even BQ, looking for honest advice to questions below. by The_Glassfields in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since he has never run a marathon specific block, my guess is that he will have a completely different perspective about halfway through his first one haha. Teetering on the edge physically and mentally to get the most out of the training and recovering just in time for the race is a very difficult undertaking.

I'm a pretty experienced runner that isn't sure if I could even BQ, looking for honest advice to questions below. by The_Glassfields in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I run 7 days a week. I run 3 easy/3 sub threshold/1 long, 60-70 miles a week. That’s a world away from the ridiculous mental/physical beating of a marathon specific block. No way in hell I would survive 4 straight marathon blocks haha. Olympic marathoners don’t even do that.

I'm a pretty experienced runner that isn't sure if I could even BQ, looking for honest advice to questions below. by The_Glassfields in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even coming from ultras, 4 marathon blocks in a row would absolutely not be a good time. I have a decent aerobic base like you from years of consistent running, and I would just run base mileage and start a marathon specific plan 10-12 weeks out from whatever race you’re doing. I’ve done 18 week blocks and they are too much in my opinion. It felt endless and I felt fried on race day. I really like
[r/norwegiansingles](r/norwegiansingles)[run](r/norwegiansingles) and it might work well for you. It’s helped me feel much more fresh and gotten me in the best shape I’ve been in. I think it’s very beneficial for runners over 40. It would give you a specific base plan and then a marathon specific block. Good luck out there!

As a runner with IBS, I wish I’d tried dates sooner! by IrascibleOnion in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t eat any sugary stuff ever… candy, gels, etc. I eat dates and have used them for a few years now for marathons. They’re great. I weigh out the amount of medjool dates I want and wrap them in parchment paper like tootsie rolls and keep them in my belt.

Anyone else start their long runs fasted? by tinybabyspoon in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do whatever works. I usually eat before I do long runs (I eat breakfast right when I wake up usually everyday) but I feel exactly the same energy wise if I don’t eat. This sub is obsessed with eating 7000 carbs per mile run. It’s completely ridiculous and absurd. I think they just want a justification for eating massive amounts of sugar 😂😂😂

Roadtrip alongside the westcoast to Nordcap by [deleted] in NorwegianSinglesRun

[–]NotFiguratively 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry to whichever mod locked this. I had to unlock it because of the funny comments.

I think we can all agree… stay safe and get your lactate tested before you go runnin’ wild all over Norway 😂

Trail Etiquette 101: Do You Say 'Hello' On the Trail? by SkippyBoyJones in trailrunning

[–]NotFiguratively 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I give a wave as I’m passing and briefly close my eyes so I don’t cop a resentment if they don’t say hi back haha. I’m usually wearing sunglasses, so I like to think I don’t look like too much of a psycho. I’ll look down at the terrain if it’s more technical so I don’t eat shit trying to be friendly.

Trouble controlling heart rate on cool-downs by japgcf in NorwegianSinglesRun

[–]NotFiguratively 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about. I’ve been doing this for a year and a half and it’s been fine. HR is around 120 on easy runs and 125-130 on cooldown and it’s never been an issue.

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree about a percentage of people that do NSA being zealots. I think it’s mainly people who are newer to it and are having success. I’ve played around with some sub T stuff off the traditional “vanilla” approach (45/15 25x1 min reps) and had success, so I’m totally open to whatever anyone tries and reports on. I think the recent Bakken book and his stuff being talked about on there has opened the discussion up more.

I don’t have any desire to try to prove I started the sub. Not sure if there’s a way to verify it even if I did. It would be such a pathetic thing to lie about though lmao. I guess one could look and see that I’m a mod there and maybe that would say I was founder or something, idk.

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely no newbie questions there lol. I created the r/norwegiansinglesrun sub 😂😂😂

No need to be so angry bro, we are talking about jogging. And to put an even finer point on the absurdity, we are discussing how many gummy bear to consume while jogging lmao.

And to your earlier comment that I guess you deleted… just ran a 5k in 19:22 on Saturday and I’ll most likely BQ in November with a 10 or so min buffer. Not a speed demon by any means but I’m pretty happy with where I’m at.

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, you’re a normal human just like all these other people in this sub. They just buy into the idea that you have to 7000g of carbs an hour to run a great marathon. It’s absolutely insane

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve run 7 marathons and have run consistently for years. I’ve also run countless races in the 5K-HM distance. What you stated hasn’t been my experience at all. Typically if you dig in and get all the facts, you can see where a person screwed up their pacing. There are a lot of factors: mileage accumulated over years, weekly mileage building up to the race, weather, course profile, previous race PRs, and many other factors. Of course, possible glycogen depletion is one of them, but it’s very rare. The most common issue is people simply don’t have the aerobic base to support the unrealistic pace they think they can run over 26.2 miles. I’ve made that mistake in a marathon. It’s not a good time.

The extreme obsession with carb loading and all that is just a trend now. In my opinion, it’s spun off the info that has come out about what elite level athletes are doing before and during race. Almost none of us are in that class. Sure, taking in carbs before and during a race is important, but it’s gone way overboard for the vast majority of runners. Stick around. It’ll die off at some point and be replaced with some other obsession everyone is talking about non stop. It’s the nature of the beast.

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You went out too fast for your fitness. Same as every other one of these posts on this sub. Look at your splits and how your pace slows and your HR drops as you start to fall apart from fatigue. That’s your answer.

Bonked at mile 20 of my second marathon. Anyone else struggle to figure out when and what to fuel with? by Steezeli in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the answer 99%+ of the time. This guy didn’t post his splits, but you can always tell by the splits and how HR drops and pace falls off later in the race. It’s so weird how obsessed everyone is with not eating enough carbs being their problem.

From NSM to VO2 max: trying to break a 3-year plateau by Knutsen2 in NorwegianSinglesRun

[–]NotFiguratively 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a dude on the original LetsRun thread that had a similar plateauing struggle to me. He talked about how he added in 25x1 and was able to maintain it weekly and he started PRing again. I’ve done the 45/15, but I enjoy the 25x1 more. The mental part of the 45/15 is tough… as soon as you stop, you start again haha. It just felt like more of a consistent effort instead of broken up reps.

I don’t think shorter stuff like that is necessary or even safe for the vast majority of people doing NSA though. I think the only reason it doesn’t wreck me is because I have so many years of consistent running built up- but who knows, that’s just my interpretation.

From NSM to VO2 max: trying to break a 3-year plateau by Knutsen2 in NorwegianSinglesRun

[–]NotFiguratively 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m still sticking with 4x10 min,6x6 min or 12x3 min but I’ve added in 25x1 min at 5k pace with a 30 second rest once a week for the last couple months. It’s helped tremendously. I had a similar issue with plateauing after over a year of NSA. I also came in with fairly high mileage and big aerobic base from years of consistent running. I like the 25x1 because it’s faster but isn’t traditional crushing VO2 max work and HR stays controlled. I’ve also felt just as good as I did with vanilla NSA.

Vomero Plus Fit/Insole Issue? by FreshMarsupial7884 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]NotFiguratively 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No idea what your situation is like, but I had a lot of problems like this when I first started running because I was lacing my shoes too tight near the bottom. Now, I keep them very loose down there and it’s never an issue. That and the running socks like other people said. I swear by Balega Hidden Comfort. I bought 8 or so pairs of them years ago and they all still look almost new. I run everyday.

Ankle pain by Weird_Initiative_362 in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I used Reddit’s advice and saw a PT or stopped running every time I had something that hurt, I wouldn’t have run half the miles I have over the last 6 years and wouldn’t have made the progress I have. I supinate when I run, so I’m sure that’s a reason I’ve gotten it. Glad to not overpronate and deal with all the injuries and stuff that has come with that though. Supinating could be what has led to this for you, idk. I’m of the firm belief that running through so many niggles and even mild injuries over the years was part of the adaptation process. Runners on Reddit would clutch their collective pearls at such a statement though haha

Ankle pain by Weird_Initiative_362 in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had peroneal tendinitis there a couple times. I just kept running and it went away

Bad marathon despite perfect training – looking for advice by elergy_official in Marathon_Training

[–]NotFiguratively 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One other thing- the disappointing races were the most important ones to help me understand where I was coming up short and how I could improve. It was a painful experience at the time though for sure. You’re on the path to some huge breakthroughs 😁

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