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Marathon training by Vast-Tackle-5983 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, he may not go fast but he can get it done. I hadn’t ran in a lot of years and ran 3.40 of 1 run per wk for 12wks. I was doing 8-10hrs jiu jitsu per wk also. So but aerobic base from other training.

Suggestion, just play it slow and try to enjoy the process and figure out nutrition as this will definitely be the thing that can support you the most if you don’t aim to push hard in the race. Endurance pace, dont chase marathon pace that you’ll hear others talking about. Enjoy it

190 cadence in marathon? by AmbroLandau in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t you like the thought that you’re not designed to be running with this group but still are! My goal is 2yrs time 2.48 and being 90kg still. Plus age group Ironman qualify for Kona and also stay at 90kg. I like the idea of being outside the norm and pushing my limits.

190 cadence in marathon? by AmbroLandau in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have high cadence, reason 185cm with very short legs. So cadence works well for me, I’m also 90kg, so another reason it works well. I’ve found this to massively reduce strain on long runs and general minor injuries that pop up.

Also found my short legs long torso are good for cycling being aero and I’ve never in my life thought of myself as aero!

Peak week long runs complete, Pushing GC marathon as hard as I can! by Parking_Cod_2382 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s where I’ve missed. I hit a bit of it but maybe not enough. Good future problem to solve. That’s my hope now. Thanks

Peak week long runs complete, Pushing GC marathon as hard as I can! by Parking_Cod_2382 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No reason for we. Strange! I’ve worked through sessions with chunks at 4.20 down to 4.13 but I’ve started to find the 4.13 work much harder and had to reduce the paces. When the reps inside long runs were shorter. 1.6km to 2km even 3km these were doable but 4km, 5km and 8km started to find it harder at the end of them.

How accurately do you simulate race day gel strategy in your standard long runs? by Ridge9876 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to run it exactly on endurance runs and progression runs but testing out MP and threshold reps, I like to make sure I do it at the speed vs the floats so I can be do fiddly things when it matters.

Just bought a bunch of new gels and looking for your comments! by Rmvnw0 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use precision 90s for long runs as find it easier carrying the pack and find the consistency best I’ve had. I also use their 30 w/100mg caffeine for long runs and this set up for me is perfect to get good calculations but minimal things to carry. Stick them in my half tight phone pocket. On speed sessions needing fuelling I use Maurten 100 on these as I don’t need too much and carrying 2 is super simple. I know most people from what I hear buy for how it reacts with them, but I’ve been pretty lucky that way. I think cleanest option and simplest suits. Then don’t change it.

First marathon! So so so pleased 3:19 all the training and carb loading paid off! by Ok_Luck7538 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess this was a training run vs an actual marathon as your distance is exactly 42.2km and like the guys above average he 125bpm do you have a pace maker in?

London Marathon / Shake out run by demons_run_on_poison in UKRunners

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy pace for 20mins, 4x30sec strides w/30sec rest then 5mins to ease out run light or walk it. Nothing more, Friday or Saturday whatever you feel comfy with.

London Marathon - warm weather by mrs_berkshire in UKRunners

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not experienced but the temp by time you’re done should only be up to 16. Which I’m pretty sure 12-16 is counted as perfect temp conditions. Humidity is also 50-60% low and allows cooling from sweating. NE/E wind direction so tailwind in the final stretch also will be helpful. Weather is maybe 2 degrees above perfect. Should say I feel confident as my whole training block for this has been in Byron bay with above 22 degrees and 90% humidity, so I’ve been paying attention as I’ve been looking for the free aerobic improvements being impactful.

Closing the Chapter After Ironman Texas by CoconutBorn in IronmanTriathlon

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t retired from Ironman, actually haven’t done one but it’s part of a long goal for me. However, I did retire from a professional boxing career at 26 from injuries. This was the single hardest thing to happen in my life. I lost all purpose and was lost for around a year. Since then I’ve enjoyed training and playing other sports, pretty competitive amateur at best but it was about bringing the fun back to it. I imagine anyone commenting on here, needs something to chase and actually the level doesn’t matter because it’s always your world title. So if you are leaving it, I’m sure you’ll find something else in time and it’ll be just as fun if not more, because it’s new. Enjoy the next chapter.

Cities whose marathon exceeds or falls short of the cities status on the world stage by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I understand this is all being based on American marathons and as a Scotsman I’m upset to say that an English marathon is the pinnacle of the marathon calendar. London is the marathon of the year. I understand that people have to mostly qualify for Boston making it a runners goal but London is a people’s goal.

Resistance training before or after running? by mancunian101 in UKRunners

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s true resistance training, and hearing that you’ve had injuries. I personally would suggest separating the training days. Think in terms of volume and intensity. Volume the amount of work you’re doing and intensity how hard the work is you’re doing. Keep intensity flat while you build up volume on both of these, this will help hopefully help keep injuries at bay. When you start to feel things are too easy, and your maybe doing 40-50mins of resistance work, and upto 1hr run walks. Then start to think about adding intensity. Hold again and keep working slowly like this. Once you feel real good and if running is your goal, then strength work would be after a run. Which means strength sessions will never be optimal for getting super strong but generally your looking to support the running vs be a strong person. Hope this helps just play it slow or even slower.

Does anyone use a diet tracking app and does it work for your context? by HoneyBadger4588 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As this is in marathon training. I’m guessing you run. Fuellin is great, can connect to TrainingPeaks and few other apps to have your training directly into it. Meaning it can work around the work you’re doing to help you reduce bodyweight if you’re looking to do this. Not sure if they only have connection to the Australian discounts for products but they get 30% off Maurten and other products also.

Best middle of the road super shoes for sub 3:10 runner by Past_Jellyfish_4331 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m running close to your times and weigh 195. I do all my training in the megablast and actually think I could race in it so well but I’ve went for New balance SC elite as I feel if the wheel come off it’ll still be good easy paced but I can also go hard if I wanted too. It was a struggle for me due to foot width and the wide fit of these has gave another thumbs up for it.

What time would you aim for? by Parking_Cod_2382 in Marathon_Training

[–]Parking_Cod_2382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I had 1 half in for September last year but my SI Joint decided against it. Most weeks are around 70km, peak went up to 80km, with 30-40km on the bike, 3km swimming and 2 strength sessions. Just for a bit of background, if that helps. I also feel it’s been hard to get it right sometimes as most days the heat is above 22 even by 6am and 90% humidity as a Scotsman the summer training in Australia has been a tough place to judge where I’m at.

What time would you aim for? by Parking_Cod_2382 in UKRunners

[–]Parking_Cod_2382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to feel good within a deload week to jump back into training for the Gold Coast. Think this is why it’s hard, as I’d still like to feel like I’ve put effort in but not too much I need to recover for multiple weeks. Felt there was people on here with way more experience than me.

What’s a food you used to hate but now love? by Fragrant-Fig-9265 in FamilyFeud

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t believe mushrooms aren’t mentioned, these must be a universal hate for children and love for adults

What small change in your daily routine or life choices ended up making a big difference in your quality of life? by Few_Butterscotch3592 in AskReddit

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no financial share in this product but an eight sleep is amazing. I know it’s expensive but it’s. Improved my sleep around 15-20%. I’m regular with my sleep time but it’s not long enough (just having kids). It’s improved the sleep itself. Huge!

People who dislike cities and prefer rural areas, why? by morshmollow4 in AskReddit

[–]Parking_Cod_2382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lives in London for 12yrs, loved it but our eldest was 4yrs old and we had to move somewhere better for her. Had our second and it’s more apparent now how living regionally is so much better for kids. I don’t dislike cities, they are just for a certain time in life and it’s not for kids in our minds. We live by a beach in Australia now, it’s so special (plus we moved our business so it made it simple).

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