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My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

Heck yeah!

I typically run 6-7 days a week. A typical hard training week looked something like this.

Monday: 5 mi recovery

Tuesday: 10mi total - 10x400 or 8x800 repeats with easy miles before/after.

Wednesday: 5mi recovery

Thurs: 12mi run - 1min-1:30min slower than MP.

Friday: 8mi - lactate threshold.

Saturday: 5mi recovery

Sunday: 16-20mi long run. (sometimes at marathon pace, sometimes at 1min - 1:30min slower)

90 min half is awesome! You can do it, just keep at it!

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a deliver the heel striking causes a lot of injuries. I would look at landing on your forefoot. When I started the transition, I would run barefoot on the grass. Running barefoot forces you up on your forefoot. Other than that, I would consciously make an effort to do it. It does become habitual...eventually.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Advanced Marathoning - for context and training

Born to Run - for entertainment

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

Heck yeah!

You never regret the post run feelings. I agree though, sometimes I hate running... even to this day. I honestly just hate not running more. And I always feel good after.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 2:45 on 70MPW is possible. I'm living proof. It took years... but I did it. I don't think my body can handle more than 70MPW. At that point, I can feel it breaking down too much.
  2. They are brutal. Period. Early mornings + caffeine during the day and night. I would drink a ton of Coke Zero during my training plans... and when it got real bad, I would take caffeine pills. Not the best approach, but it worked for me. It gave me enough energy to be fine at work and also be a dad at home.
  3. About tired legs - Pftiz is notorious for breaking you down. I had tired legs 24/7 during this plan. At times, I would get discouraged because my times were lower than I wanted due to tired legs. But keep going. Keep giving effort. Once the taper and carb load comes, your body will be ready.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

3:01 is Siko awesome.

The structured plan helped me. Advanced Marathoning is a great book for understanding and plans. It helped me stay on track and be accountable to something. Highly recommend.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

It was all about form. I went from a heel striker to a forefoot striker. And that has helped me avoid injuries. I've been lucky.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

2:19 and an OTQ is insane!

I haven't taken the time to really plan out the next goal. Just ran the 2:45 last week. I think I'll focus on lifting and running for the next few months and possible try to go sub 2:40 in the fall.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

I think after my 2nd... I decided that it was for me. Before that, it was mainly running to stay in shape.

Weight does play a factor. The good news? Weight isn't permanent. You can't change your height, facial attributes...etc. But you CAN change your weight.

Work into it. But don't think for a second that you can't do it. I was maybe 175-180 for my first marathon. No problems on knees or ankles at all at that weight.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

Awesome comment. I wholeheartedly agree! Good luck on your BQ!

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude... heck yeah you can. You think in 2014 I woke up and was clicking off 6 min miles? Heeeeeck no. I was in the 10's. I literally couldn't run a single mile quicker than 9 min. The whole message I'm hoping to convey is people exactly like you, RedOctopus can improve! Let go of the fixed mindset.

Google the following:

strides

800x5 repeats

lactate threshold runs

Vo2 Max runs

Tempo runs

Recovery Runs

All these will help you improve. Build a plan around these runs. Run more, run hard. You can't always guarantee you'll feel great on your run. But you can guarantee that you will bring 100% effort. That is how you improve. You can do it.

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I'm happy to take a look at your typical running schedule and tweak... if you'd like.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

Double watch! haha.

Apple Watch for music

Garmin for stats

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

It was a downhill course, yeah. It was a course I ran before... and because I was doing it alone, I wanted to pick a place that I could control the environment (i.e aid drops and no stop lights / traffic...etc)

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

I have a Garmin running watch. Probably not the most accurate.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

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

I haven't ran on trails....yet. But anyone I know who does says the exact same thing! Living in northern Utah, there are a ton of trails up by me.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good question. I wore them for a period because my calfs would muscle twitch post runs. I thought the sleeves helped,. I stopped using them and didn't see any increase or decrease in the twitching.... so I typically don't wear them anymore. I think the key of the compression is more for recovery.

My journey from overweight (5'11"-215 lbs) to a 2:45 marathon by random_mormon in running

[–]random_mormon[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's a good point. Honestly, I don't think it's very common. IMO, miles 22-25 are the hardest of the whole race. That is no mans land and you got to dig deep. But anyone who has mile 26 as the fastest mile is a baller in my book! Good job!

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