tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post75468011979618487..comments2024-01-09T04:21:16.688-08:00Comments on 50 is the new 30: RUNDown: Surf City Marathon (#7)Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-68803603564832490402011-02-09T19:39:28.909-08:002011-02-09T19:39:28.909-08:00Paul, in regards to your question about my miles b...Paul, in regards to your question about my miles being within 30 seconds of MP: Your right, most articles state to get in slower runs about 1.5 minutes below MP. And I have always done it that way up until these last couple months. The thing is I seemed to plateau doing it that way, and with my first marathon PR in 3 years under my belt I wanted to keep the momentum going, so I kept the mileage from the last plan and just tried to run it faster. (I rest on Sundays) I ended up getting into a pattern where everyday I would listen to my body and run what it felt like. The only downside so far has been my right knee complaining if I try to run fast intervals. I consider my marathon pace to be 8:00 miles, perhaps I sold myself short and my MP is really 7:30.<br /><br />I think I read that the elites do most of their runs within 10 or 15 seconds off their MP. I could be mistaken. I also think that by running 6 days/week year round, my conditioning might be able to handle faster paces than what is recommended in all these generic one size fits all training plans on the internet. Don't know if I stated everything the way I wanted to, but that how things have worked out for me this time around.2 Slow 4 Bostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663226321653510625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-16419304791096532862011-02-08T12:23:53.282-08:002011-02-08T12:23:53.282-08:00Well done!!
This is such an interesting read for ...Well done!!<br /><br />This is such an interesting read for a 'newbie'.<br /><br />Hope to finally meet you in CopenhagenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121426633879390592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-7449143164179117952011-02-08T00:10:52.655-08:002011-02-08T00:10:52.655-08:00Glad to know that you have a great time at the Sur...Glad to know that you have a great time at the Surf City. Great pictures. I think the jacket <br />design been changed. Mine got no logo at the back. Good luck at your coming race.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441286685936713787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-82601900980768849812011-02-07T22:17:23.233-08:002011-02-07T22:17:23.233-08:00Well done on your run - when I grow up I wanna run...Well done on your run - when I grow up I wanna run as well as you ;-)<br />Great race report - love the photos.<br />Great medal too - love it when there's something different.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612442041125738197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-13566725827642374642011-02-07T20:25:45.554-08:002011-02-07T20:25:45.554-08:00@2slow: enjoy Austin! Great town.
@andrew: Yup fo...@2slow: enjoy Austin! Great town.<br /><br />@andrew: Yup foggy is good!<br /><br />@jill: Thanks! It's really great when things go as planned eh? Feels great.<br /><br />They are going to do a new Cal Dreamin award of some kind..soon to be announced. (I hope).Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-44882358262646476312011-02-07T20:06:42.799-08:002011-02-07T20:06:42.799-08:00YAY!! The race report is FINALLY up! :)
I loved ...YAY!! The race report is FINALLY up! :)<br /><br />I loved all you details and how coold that you consistently knocked out an even pace (Chris K did that, too...and some other friends, must be the perfect race for it!). I love love love the surfboard medal, coolest thing ever. <br /><br />I wish they were doing the Calif Dreaming Series again this year, I'd have signed up for the SC half (did you know I did SF Marathon last year also? LOVED that race) ... I think it's so neat you did it!<br /><br />Nice job Paul, very VERY happy for you! Now rest up and get ready for LA!!!! Yay!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-82457935139524213532011-02-07T18:24:50.329-08:002011-02-07T18:24:50.329-08:00Great report. Looked pretty foggy.
Great time to...Great report. Looked pretty foggy.<br /><br />Great time too!Andrew Opalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109090155728755589.post-39478165766608437942011-02-07T16:58:23.932-08:002011-02-07T16:58:23.932-08:00Great report. Looks nice and warm there. Also, l...Great report. Looks nice and warm there. Also, love the swag that comes with the marathons. I'll be getting some nice swag in 2 weeks at Austin.2 Slow 4 Bostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663226321653510625noreply@blogger.com