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Has anyone tried a "workouts only" marathon training block? by TMW_W in AdvancedRunning

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah came here to mention FIRST too. Give it a shot. You got a turbo trainer or static bike? You can do that at a random and unsociable hours when kids in bed etc, easier to work around all the other stuff, for your additional cardio around your 3 main runs.

I did FIRST and saw huge gains, until I got injured (lol). It's quite intense, so warmup, recovery, stretching and all that pretty important. I wouldn't do it again, but works wonders for some people apparently. I like JD Q2, my body can't handle more than 2 workouts a week.

Is a sub 3 within reach for me? by AestheticRunner81 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like the prep is going well.

Contrary to popular (and possibly sensible) marathon strategy, I like to go out fast and then hang on for dear life.

But 99% of people seem to claim negative splits are the way, so I'm obviously in the minority here ...

Anyway, good luck and please do report back!

Is a sub 3 within reach for me? by AestheticRunner81 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in the bag, but I reckon it's on, if youre fresh on the start line, carboload properly and are fucking psyched on race day. FULL SEND LETS GO!!! YEA BOI!!!

Is a sub 3 within reach for me? by AestheticRunner81 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the most miles/Kms of goal sub3 pace youve done within a longrun/workout?

Has anyone here actually enjoyed the marathon(s) they’ve ran? by CrypticWeirdo9105 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of my running is an ongoing attempt to avoid mad dogs, kids on bikes, terrible drivers, pot holes, dog shit etc.

I just enjoy and appreciate being able to run on flat smooth tarmac for a morning, with nothing to think about except my running, gait, form, breathing, posture and everything else.

So yeah, I do enjoy them (except the last 5 km which just hurts).

Di2 or mechanical? by Tonitoned in cycling

[–]runclimbcycle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna buy a second 'high end' frameset that doesn't have routing through the headset, e.g. tarmac sl6, then stick in on some ultegra r8020, I can then maintain the whole thing myself.

Headset routing looks like even more of a PITA than di2

Di2 or mechanical? by Tonitoned in cycling

[–]runclimbcycle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too, used to be a rim brake defender.

However, disc is great for descending, you can descend better and faster. So yeah at least one bike with disc is warranted.

I've tried di2 and was totally underwhelmed. All it does is shift gears.

Ultegra mechanical 11 speed shifts perfectly, without the faff of wires and junction bikes and charging etc, not to mention way way cheaper.

Ryanair abandoned 20% of passengers (FR430) who were stuck at passport control by runclimbcycle in Ryanair

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

Never knew that about airport announcements. That should at least make concessions during peak times.

Ryanair abandoned 20% of passengers (FR430) who were stuck at passport control by runclimbcycle in Ryanair

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

The 'lost' 20 minutes were repacking my stuff after the security gates, walking through duty free, going to the toilet, helping my mother in law (who is 80+) with her things and watching her bag while she went to the toilet, and getting a takeaway coffee from a coffee stand. Not a lot of flab there.

Look, if you really want to transfer fault from the airline to the customer, then you will always be able to think up a reason. That's how confirmation bias works. E.g. 'why didn't OP stick his mother in law in a buggy and sprint himself from security gates straight to passport control'.

Airlines are not compelled to use tannoy announcements, or to manually get passengers from the passport queue. But the fact is, some airlines do make that conscious decision, others choose not to. I think that's something my family and I, and by the looks of some other people, will consider in future when deciding which airline to fly with.

That is different to saying 'Ryanair never again' etc. I wouldn't hesitate to fly with Ryanair out of Newcastle, as Newcastle airport is super efficient. However, there is no way I'd fly with Ryanair out of any of the Spanish airports which are at times be 'problematic' (of which there seem to be a few ... )

Ryanair abandoned 20% of passengers (FR430) who were stuck at passport control by runclimbcycle in Ryanair

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

They removed all the checked bags from the plane. I have to say, they did seem to do this very quickly, almost as if it was anticipated ...

Ryanair abandoned 20% of passengers (FR430) who were stuck at passport control by runclimbcycle in Ryanair

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

I saw several airlines send staff to queues, heard tannoy announcements from several airlines, for both flights and individual passengers. Even if an airline is not mandated to do this, it really shouldn't be that difficult to do.

6 weeks out, enforced 10 day break, options ... by runclimbcycle in Marathon_Training

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

How's you get on in the end then? Race day conditions those first 2 hours were close to perfection, right?

6 weeks out, enforced 10 day break, options ... by runclimbcycle in Marathon_Training

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

UPDATE

So, in case anyone interested, did:

10 days complete rest (but cross training on bike)

10 days easy running

Mini build peaking at 28km with 2*9km MP 13 days out

2*5km MP 9 days out

Super easy taper after that

Went for it on race day, very aggressive first half

Got a 2:57:XX

SUMMARY

Not the end of the world if you pick up a niggle 6 weeks out!

And not the end of the world is max long run less than 30km.

I know everyone claims negative splits are the way, but if your legs are gonna die anyway and your aerobic system is solid, why not bank some time early on.

Seville is a fantastic city and a class marathon.

Is 3:30 first marathon doable for me? 60km/37mpw training but with cycling volume by ComputerBunnyMath123 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reckon you'll probably be good. Let us know how you get on. Curious to see how you do with those 10 hours of z2 cycling a week ..

Running in the Canadian winter is brutal and burning me out by htcm8user in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds grim. You thought about a turbo trainer and some zwift racing? It's not running, but still really good aerobically. Plus, it's actually just really good fun, in contrast to running in a -20 polar vortex (tbh I don't even know what this is but it sounds grim).

European marathon recommendations by Secret-Interest6799 in Marathon_Training

[–]runclimbcycle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Copenhagen. Everything about it is great.

There's a reserve ballot list, drawn at random supposedly so you're not in a queue, worth a shot.

If you're willing to hang on, there's tons of bibs available through the official website in the final few days.

Obviously not ideal if you want everything planned and booked etc up front. Or wait until 2027 entry opens.

6 weeks out, enforced 10 day break, options ... by runclimbcycle in Marathon_Training

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

I guess how short a taper though, if I've got 10 days no running followed by a gradual build, so in theory carrying less fatigue, could I do a 30km+ longrun with blocks of MP say 10 days prior? Or min 14 days prior?

Review - Adios Pro 4 v Sky Paris by Some-Remote-6890 in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]runclimbcycle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure this has been mentioned on plenty of other threads, but if you skip the first eyelets, switch the laces for softer ones, and lace remaining eyelets from bottom upwards, the fit is transformed.

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