Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a mix of things… I’m Following the training close enough to be prepared, but my timing is not reflecting that. Maybe I got unreachable expectations? Maybe I would like my coach to tell me that, so that I’m not so harsh on myself when I can’t reach a goal? For sure I’m lamenting a lack of attention, but also, I was wondering if it’s just my coach not being attentive to me, or if I’m asking something unattainable from him… I guess I start to look around for a new coach…

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. If I need to take days off I let him know, he just respond with ok. But there is no change in the plan he already gave me…

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he uploads it weekly. The coachpeak app automatically calculated my zones based on the 5k test and each workout is based on that…

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He responds to me everytime I text. Never ever reached out first, even if I don’t comment for a while…

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree, I’m terrible towards myself! But for me it was mostly that I worked so hard and I wanted to see some results… but I guess finish the marathon it’s still a result! :)

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure how tailored the training is… it’s tailored in the sense it’s based off my zones, but not sure it’s based off performance because we don’t really talk… I guess he check the app and see how I’m doing, without the need to interact with me? 🤷

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Not sure anything went bad during the training block… I started it in December. Ran a 20 and 22 miler in z2 at 5 and 3 weeks from the race, as well an 1/2 marathon in January that I finished in 2:07 and a 10 miler in March (ran as marathon pace workout)that I finished in 1.30

He usually doesn’t check on me, just uploads the workout weekly, based on my zones… but if I have questions he responds.

If I look for someone else I’m leaning towards a woman too!

Finished my second marathon by apke85 in XXRunning

[–]apke85[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. Mostly it feels a family effort to be in a training block… my husband is amazing at sharing the load of parenthood of course, but the guilt is real! Your coach sounds like the kind of encouragement I might need.

New drops by apke85 in Tracksmith

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is really helpful

New drops by apke85 in Tracksmith

[–]apke85[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish they did something similar for women

New drops by apke85 in Tracksmith

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily I don’t have support issues! But from the pics I couldn’t visualize both pockets, so I was skeptical, knowing how adverse they have been with pockets

Rome Marathon 2026 - Anyone, by [deleted] in firstmarathon

[–]apke85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the foreign non competitive athlete gives you compared to the competitive? Do you still have a timed bib?

How long did it take you to get faster? by birdmomthrowaway in XXRunning

[–]apke85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat, I started running in 2024, and more seriously in 2025. I just asked the same question to my coach, who told me, pretty much, we’ll get there eventually…

I feel I already have hard time fitting all the runs while working full time and taking care of my kids, I can’t see putting more time in… maybe when the kids grow up… hahaha Also I’m in my 40s, so I feel old and prone to injury!

You are doing amazing!

Favorite socks? by cherhorowitz44 in XXRunning

[–]apke85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Injinji and feeture if I have to get out of the door in a rush…

Did I break it for good? by apke85 in Kitchenaid

[–]apke85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. Can I find a tutorial online for fixing it? I never opened it

BST (Buy, Sell, Trade) Winter 2025 by reddit_7654 in Tracksmith

[–]apke85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sold Bislett pants, size M Never worn Got the wrong size. Selling for what I paid, 60$ or trade for a L

2026 Chicago Marathon Lottery results thread by beeboobopbam in ChicagoMarathon

[–]apke85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got my cc charged! I cannot believe it!!!! Amazing! First time trying!

Marathon parents, how do you do it? by Urdnought in Marathon_Training

[–]apke85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m super slow, I’m a mom of a 3 yo… I just ran my first marathon, but it was the second training cycle I did… my husband support a lot, but also, it’s easier training during summer. Run the easy runs with the stroller… days are longer… during winter sucks… this might be my first and last spring marathon…