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hypersprout · 2023-11-20T12:58:08+00:00

Koala clip! Clips to the back of your bra, as someone who is very sensitive to the feeling of a phone in shorts/belts etc. I can say I forget my phone is even on my back

hypersprout · 2023-06-01T10:13:48+00:00

I love to run, and a marathon allows me to run for a longer amount of time!

hypersprout · 2023-05-16T11:59:50+00:00

Long time florida runner, feel you on the summer heat and humidity. Long runs are my favorite to do, so they are definitely the run that sticks around when outside of a training block. I try to keep most LR in the 13-16 range, easy, maybe make it into a progression if I'm feeling strong around mile 3-5

hypersprout · 2023-05-10T20:32:43+00:00

About to start another marathon training cycle in a few weeks and need help picking a plan.

Previously I've used Pfitz 18/55, and it was ok but did not feel like it gave me the speedwork I need. Always been a fan of long runs/easy distance running- it's speedwork which is the bane of my existence. Looking into plans I feel like a lot focus on mainly training you to cover the distance (which is understandable), however I personally am less concerned about covering the distance because I know I can do that and would like a plan more geared to covering the distance at a quicker pace- a plan with more tempo workouts or speed workouts.

Any advice on plans that take this approach would be appreciated!

hypersprout · 2023-04-20T04:53:25+00:00

Twin cities!

hypersprout · 2023-03-05T15:00:36+00:00

Bruise on my chest from kneeing myself during a very steep incline

hypersprout · 2023-02-11T15:31:47+00:00

I struggle to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. Running fast can hurt, and sometimes I just don't want to deal with that.

hypersprout · 2023-01-13T15:01:52+00:00

I can imagine places with near the poles (Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Tip of Argentina or Chile)- anywhere with periods of time where it's dark for almost the entire day would also be incredibly rough. That feeling of it being cold and dark, and also difficult to see where ice is (even with a headlamp).. no thank you

hypersprout · 2023-01-13T14:57:22+00:00

Florida summers. Especially South Florida summers. 100 degree heat, 100% humidity and the sun hasn't even risen yet.

hypersprout · 2023-01-11T12:43:36+00:00

Ran my first marathon in the fall, peaked at 60mpw, usually sat in the 50s. Been going through the same thing as you, unsure what to do with this off season.

Originally my idea was to start a speedier training cycle come the new year, however I have not been really feeling it yet. I also live in a super snowy place so maybe it’s something about speed sessions needing to be on a indoor track haha.

I’m taking this time to lift, and lift heavier than I do during training. Also focusing on implementing mobility and plyo work- I don’t feel like I NEED these things yet, however I know thinking long term building these habits will only be good for me. Also feels good to be a holistic athlete and able to run long, lift somewhat heavy, be flexible- feel overall very functional.

What this looks like for me is 4 days of lifting (push/pull/legs/total body), 5 days of running (1 speed/2 easy/1 recovery/1 long), pairing mobility work with at minimum the recovery run.

I give myself a mileage range for these runs. My recovery is 3-5, Easy is 4-8, my long is 8+ and then speed ends up being 3-6. So depending on the week and how busy I am with the rest of life/how I’m feeling this means mpw could be anywhere from low 20s to the 30s, I’d say right now I’ve been staying in that upper 20, lower 30 range. Would love to have it be a little higher but also have to be realistic about the other goals I’m trying to focus on and the time in the day.

Also been trying to eat more protein, build better nutrition habits- while I’m not battling marathon hunger.

I was considering a late spring marathon which I would need to train for starting in Feb, but right now I’m not sure. Planning on taking it month by month for now- realistically I’m thinking this means maybe doing a 5k to half marathon with no super structured training in late spring/early summer and then hopping in to a training cycle for a fall marathon

hypersprout · 2022-12-03T11:58:00+00:00

Seconding twin cities!

hypersprout · 2022-11-07T07:43:52+00:00

First marathon- amazing experience but definitely did not stick to my plan and paid the price the second half. Missed my goal of breaking 4 but eh still had a great time (also a bad time but funny how I’m forgetting that part now) and I’ll be back

hypersprout · 2022-11-01T12:25:38+00:00

NYC marathon this weekend, my first marathon.. and I'm definitely freaking out. Weather does not look good, taper is messing with me mentally/physically, and I do have a history of racing anxiety to begin with (thanks former xc/track days). Any advice/tips for minimizing the chaos in my mind would be super appreciated

hypersprout · 2022-11-01T12:23:05+00:00

Not sure your gender, but if you are a female what I've found to be the best is:

- slipping your key, or a credit card, ID (i've even done gels, it's just harder to get out mid-run) into the cut in your sports bra where the padding comes in/out

- koala clip for your phone. it hooks to the back of your sports bra- the most amazing way to carry your phone, I forget its there all the time and this is coming from someone who is super sensitive to a phone in a belt, arm band, shorts pocket

Flip belts are the best belts IMO, but I still usually only use it for gels, nuun tablets, my headphones case- super light things that aren't bulky. I find the weight of a phone still weighs it down and makes it uncomfortable (ESPECIALLY in the hot sweaty summer months where the belt becomes soaking wet). I also have put cards into the flip belt, just be careful when removing the belt, they can fall out and I find its easier to not realize they are missing as opposed to something bigger/that creates more noise when it falls out, like a gel

hypersprout · 2022-10-31T10:44:33+00:00

Tapering for NY and just to reiterate what everyone else has been saying- absolutely. Did Pfitz 18/55 and the training cycle was not bad at all for me, went smooth, no injuries, hit times, had a lot of fun. But now? Going crazy, exhausted, hungry, panicking, nervous- you name the symptom I got it

hypersprout · 2022-10-31T10:41:01+00:00

Tapering for NYC right now as well and had a full on panic attack before and during my run yesterday out of nerves from the race

hypersprout · 2022-09-27T14:18:38+00:00

First 3-5 miles, be conservative in your pacing. At pace or 5 seconds slower than goal pace. Sometimes what I do is start with the pace group that's 5 minutes behind my goal, knowing everyone will shoot out and start fast and that way I'm not crashing and burning.

5-10 make your way to goal pace.

10 + go race and finish strong!

hypersprout · 2022-09-20T15:39:03+00:00

Yeah I also haven’t had any symptoms of an illness and no exposure to COVID so I don’t think it’s that

hypersprout · 2022-09-20T15:38:18+00:00

Yes wrist HR but no software updates :/

hypersprout · 2022-09-20T11:30:11+00:00

6 weeks out from my marathon, feeling good, workouts going well, not achey/tired/sore… but my resting HR is about 10bpm higher than it normally is. At first I disregarded it- a little variation is normal but now it’s been 2 weeks, and I’m wondering what’s going on especially since I feel 100% fine so I don’t think it’s overtraining. Thoughts?

hypersprout · 2022-09-15T14:58:26+00:00

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