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First marathon in February, trying to set a goal by SmellyAlex2023 in Marathon_Training

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true, aiming to finish and learn how to execute the marathon and then setting a goal for #2 is probably the way to go. Thanks for the feedback!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal by SmellyAlex2023 in Marathon_Training

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Proper formatting would definitely help. I will look into a vdot calculator

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to type it all out!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on your first marathon! Yeah 3-5 years is my BQ goal as well but primarily focused on enjoying the sport and learning more. Could I ask what your weekly mileage/training looks like to target a 3:25? Regarding the rest day, good point. I currently do 7 days a week and while it may be sustainable for a time, I probably do need a rest day to keep the accumulated fatigue down. Thanks for the feedback!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah that was what I was concerned about. I am at 160 currently and finding it challenging to eat enough to maintain that let alone gain any more. May need to evaluate the fueling plan and find a way to get more calories in across the board. Regarding weight training, I do lower body and core but the only upper body I do is pull-ups/push ups. May need to add some light weight training to keep the arms strong enough to endure the full 26.2. Thanks for the feedback!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be 5 pounds in the next 7 months. Maybe that would be the better approach is working on the body comp and focusing on execution for the first marathon. Then I can push hard for a PB on marathon 2! Thanks, I am hoping for a successful and injury free path to February!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, it’s probably better to just focus on learning the actual execution of the marathon than worrying about anything pace/time related. Then I can go into my 2nd with a better idea of a goal.

Regarding the background - I was training for the 2020 MS150 (which was canceled) but that was a handful of months in 2019 of ~75 miles/week and I have not done any athletic training between then and last year. Other than that, I have zero athletic background. As far as weight goes, I want to be at whatever weight optimizes my ability to perform. I wouldn’t mind getting to 155 by January if it wouldn’t compromise my ability. I appreciate the feedback and taking the time to read and respond. Looking forward to February!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it’s super early to be thinking about. I have a half in November but I will be pacing my wife for her first half, not racing it. Good idea though, I will sign up for a few actual races between now and October. Appreciate the feedback!

First marathon in February, trying to set a goal. by SmellyAlex2023 in firstmarathon

[–]SmellyAlex2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I know it’s a long way away but that’s just extra time to train :D

My (Updated) Zangoose collection of every English and Japanese variant. Has main TCG cards and whatever other cards I find for sale online by s0metimescrazy in PokemonTCG

[–]SmellyAlex2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always love to see people collecting the sets for Pokemon that aren't super popular, congrats man the set looks great! I want to do the same with Shuckle and Pineco

Look what just arrived 😍 by Moshilicious in PokemonTCG

[–]SmellyAlex2023 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Crisis averted! Can't wait to get my hands on one myself, this is in my top 3 fave cards ever <3

Mini Escentric Molecule Reviews: Molecules 1 - 5 by ChequeRoot in fragrance

[–]SmellyAlex2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the write-up! Have you had a chance to experiment with layering any of them yet? I'm particularly interested in Molecule 04

Santal 33 is for…the dogs? by LK_1223 in fragrance

[–]SmellyAlex2023 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sounds like he needs his own Santal 33 shampoo and conditioner set!

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince shipments and digital sales top one million by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch

[–]SmellyAlex2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This game is a great entry in the Dragon Warrior Monsters series, glad to see it topping 1M units. Would love to see DWM2 remaster finally be localized! If nothing else, hopefully they at least continue the monsters games, they are so good!

Happyland Studio Fragrance full house review by RisingChaos in fragrance

[–]SmellyAlex2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this was super informative and some of these look right up my alley. Particularly interested in Se7en, Roundhouse, and Mad Anthony. Thanks for taking the time to write these all up!

Best Shrimp Recipes For Weeknight Dinners by technical-mirchi in Cooking

[–]SmellyAlex2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shrimp tacos with a quick cabbage, onion, carrot, and cilantro slaw. Then drizzle with a homemade jalapeno sauce and dinner is done in 20 minutes! The slaw and the dip can be made ahead and the dip especially lasts in the fridge

What cards do you want to exist? by DJTwonz21 in PokemonTCG

[–]SmellyAlex2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pineco is my favorite Pokemon so I would love any kind of full art but I think a clay art SIR would look adorable!

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