The runners thread

[ArtMonkDrillz]

I'm running my first Warrior Dash on Saturday and couldn't be more excited!!! I'm not worried about the running part since it's only 3miles, but I'm starting to get a little worried that I didn't do enough training (aka none) for the obstacles. Anyone else ever done one of these before?

If it goes well I'm probably going to sign up for Tough Mudder in the fall. Around 12miles, and 25 obstacles involving ice, electricity, and monkey bars. I figure that will be a good way to end my 20's.


In the mean time, I've decided that I'm starting to get fat again, so I'm also training for the Baltimore 10-miler next month. On Sunday morning I was able to get through 5 good miles in about the same pace that I was running last spring, so I think I'll be good to go.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I'm running my first Warrior Dash on Saturday and couldn't be more excited!!! I'm not worried about the running part since it's only 3miles, but I'm starting to get a little worried that I didn't do enough training (aka none) for the obstacles. Anyone else ever done one of these before?

I did the Warrior Dash last year, and I'm doing it again this Sunday. The obstacles are more of an annoyance than an actual challenge. Nothing particularly hard, but some are messy. The Tough Mudder on the other hand, is a pain in the ass. Four times as long, and the obstacles can ruin your day.

[MTK]

I want to try one of those obsctacle type races sometime. Looks like a lot of fun.

I'm working on 10k training right now.

[NC_Skins]

I thought you runners would enjoy this.

[724Skinsfan]

I did the Tough Mudder last October (Wintergreen) It was a blast. We took our time, didn't worry how long it was taking us (4 hours). You'll have a blast at the Warrior Dash. A few of my friends have done it and loved it.

If you're ever looking for a good training schedule check out Hal Higdon's website (not a porn star, I promise). That's what I use for my half-marathon and marathon training. He has training for all users from 5ks to marathons.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I did the Tough Mudder last October (Wintergreen) It was a blast. We took our time, didn't worry how long it was taking us (4 hours). You'll have a blast at the Warrior Dash. A few of my friends have done it and loved it.

If you're ever looking for a good training schedule check out Hal Higdon's website (not a porn star, I promise). That's what I use for my half-marathon and marathon training. He has training for all users from 5ks to marathons.

I used his training for both of the halfs that I ran and I'm sort of using it for the 10-miler. I definitely second your recommendation.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I did the Tough Mudder last October (Wintergreen) It was a blast. We took our time, didn't worry how long it was taking us (4 hours). You'll have a blast at the Warrior Dash. A few of my friends have done it and loved it.

If you're ever looking for a good training schedule check out Hal Higdon's website (not a porn star, I promise). That's what I use for my half-marathon and marathon training. He has training for all users from 5ks to marathons.

Saw someone today in the gym with a Tough Mudder T on....wondered what that was......

[FRPLG]

I have used Higdon's stuff before. His approach is solid. I currently use an approach developed by Furman University that incorporates a little less mileage but subs in harder workouts and very defined paces. It is a basic setup of speed/tempo/long runs but each is very paced and takes determination. I find that the less mileage is better for my knees and lifestyle while the harder workouts, when completed, really pump your confidence.

The program is called Furman FIRST and I have a bunch of training schedules for various race lengths. You can google them but many have been taken out of circulation as they have published an entire program that they now sell.

The Furman stuff is more for people who've been running a fair amount and are looking to dial back the time commitment without sacrificing performance. I used to run consistently in the 30-45 miles a week range and have that dialed back to 20-30 most of the time.

Even less now that I am just in maintenance mode. Yay for that!

[bigmarley4]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I have used Higdon's stuff before. His approach is solid. I currently use an approach developed by Furman University that incorporates a little less mileage but subs in harder workouts and very defined paces. It is a basic setup of speed/tempo/long runs but each is very paced and takes determination. I find that the less mileage is better for my knees and lifestyle while the harder workouts, when completed, really pump your confidence.

The program is called Furman FIRST and I have a bunch of training schedules for various race lengths. You can google them but many have been taken out of circulation as they have published an entire program that they now sell.

The Furman stuff is more for people who've been running a fair amount and are looking to dial back the time commitment without sacrificing performance. I used to run consistently in the 30-45 miles a week range and have that dialed back to 20-30 most of the time.

Even less now that I am just in maintenance mode. Yay for that!

I'm an avid runner and Furman is the best training plan if you want to get faster. If you follow the paces they recommend it is very tough.

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[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I'm an avid runner and Furman is the best training plan if you want to get faster. If you follow the paces they recommend it is very tough.

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Yeah that's the deal you have to make with yourself. Less running...harder workouts. The first 1/3 of the workouts will generally be positive because they aren't too out of whack. The next 1/3 with leave you contemplating finding alternative activities to do with your time. The final 1/3 should be ok again.

Not to make them out to be so hard but if you simply power through you become a better runner in general because most workouts seem easier in the future.

In my experience if you do the workouts to pace...you hit your goal time almost without fail.

[724Skinsfan]

Ran a 25k trail race today in 2:28:19. The elevation gain was about 2400 feet. I improved my time from last year by 40 minutes. I'm starting to get some decent stamina now for these long runs.

[Jak101]

My advice to everyone in this thread is to avoid overtraining and to make sure you dedicate 3 days a week to core strength. I developed a severe overuse injury while training for a half marathon and also was neglecting my core. The result: tibial nerve release surgery performed in November. No idea when I'll be able to run again...

[RedskinRat]

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[MTK]

Gotta move to live

[ArtMonkDrillz]

How great is this weather for running?!?! I put in a good 8 miles around one of the lakes in Columbia this morning in prep for the Baltimore half marathon. I thought it was a good sign when the very last song on my iPod before I got home was Hail To The Redskins, but clearly it was just a coincidence.