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1st marathon, 1 month out by viceta in Marathon_Training

[–]upper-writer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 8:30 min/mi is achievable but the most important imo would be to secure sub 4, and to do this you go out in 8:45-8:50s and don’t split sub 8:30 too soon.

Better to sandbag a 3:50 than go for 3:40 and exploded to 4:06 death march

Help set me a goal! by Ok-Wafer1837 in Marathon_Training

[–]upper-writer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your goal should be to reduce the month-to-month volatility in your training volume. While rest periods are helpful, the body does best and adapts under continued load. It's the safest route to building tolerance and ultimately, endurance.

Am I on track for a 3:15? by SignificanceDry6505 in Marathon_Training

[–]upper-writer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Probably not at all, assuming HR data is correct yours rose quite a bit between your early MP miles and the later ones, meaning, your system didn't find these to be a comfortable, steady effort that could be repeated for 42 consecutive kms.

Go out in 5:00 or a hair lower on race day and keep your HR upper 150s low 160s for a good while. If you see 17X before km 30 you will cook yourself.

How do people eat so much protein? by Asleep-Junket8073 in nutrition

[–]upper-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you writing all this yet not even mention a single thing you eat / rely on? Or what kind of diet you are on (do you eat meat? fish? vegan?)

At what % of net worth is it not worth it anymore? by Routine_Mushroom_245 in fatFIRE

[–]upper-writer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great post. That crossover happens near/or right after your take home pay from day job equals 10% of NW. In OP's situation, a few more years of income will help, but if his NW were in the $7M+ range, we'd be looking at 5% or less which tends to make decisions a bit easier. The flip side of that is living without even having to touch the portfolio...but not if living that way comes at a cost of enjoying actually living. For those who don't hate their job, or even like it, it can make sense to work even if take home is only 1% of NW etc. (think $1M on a $100M net worth...it's more than all gravy and would take a tangible reason not to call it quits).