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Thank you!🤣I was there!

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much! I’ve been doing single-leg w a 15 lb weight. 20-30 reps 3 to 4x a day. Honestly, you can’t do too many. I’ve also been using arnica & massaging the back of my heel, too. That’s been helpful as well.

Yea, it’s a bit overwhelming.

Oh, no! I’m so sorry. How awful. Congrats on the finish & I agree, we’ll rock it in our 60s. Look at Jeannie Rice! 76 & ran a 3:33 in London. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for watching. I just squeaked into Berlin w a qualifier…Revel Big Bear, which is a quick drive for me so I’m lucky. I know a lot of people have success at CIM! 4:07 is amazing given the conditions. So many people had a tough day. I know that Tokyo & London will be hard to get into. I’ve been working on it since 2006. I’m not in a huge hurry, but would like to get them done while I can. I’ve ran Mountains to Beach. It’s a lovely course, but even my easy runs right now are feeling hard so I couldn’t imagine running it this weekend. Good luck if you do run it. If not, look into Revel Big Bear for your Berlin qualifier. It’s in November so weather is typically cold.

Wow! It sounds like you’re making great progress, but I can totally understand the frustration. My worst races have all been weather related. I’ve never trained harder than what I did for Boston & the weather still took me out. I did have a chest cold for 3 weeks so I’m wondering if the residual effects of that were also still lingering b/c I just couldn’t catch my breath & that was weird. Nonetheless, the outcome still stings. I started seeing real success with “Luke Humphrey Running”. I used to train Willy-nilly, but his plans gave me structure. He wrote the “Hanson’s Marathon Method” books. He offers two plans in those books, but has a much wider variety on an app called Final Surge. I really like getting the plans from there (they are about $50). You put your time goal into the algorithm & it produces workouts to help you achieve your goal that you can push directly to your Garmin watch. In order to run marathon pace, I believe you have to practice it in your long-run. Let’s say you’re running a 16-mile long run, 10 of those miles can be at marathon pace. Of course you’d work up to it during the course of the plan. The three most important workouts in a week should be a speed run (short intervals where you’re pushing it), tempo (marathon paced work) & a long run. You can add the tempo work into your long run or do it separate. The other 2-3 days of running should be painfully easy, conversational so you’re recovering while still working on your aerobic system. That’s what worked for me. I have other series where I detail week-by-week what my training is & then I run the race to see if it worked. I have them for Mt. Charleston 2022, Big Bear 2023, Boston 2023 & of course Boston 2024. I will do another series for Berlin 2024. Best of luck! It sounds like you’re doing all of the right things, but need to add some speed & marathon paced work…be more strategic w how you do it & don’t run 2 hard days back-to-back. There is also a “Luke Humphrey Running” Facebook group. Check that out & you can get a better idea of what people are doing.

Thank you for the tips lefty ! Yea weather can be really frustrating! Especially on east coast and south east where it’s super humid . U train months in cold winter weather getting faster then race week comes and their heat spell, always! Seems to be case at myrtle beach! Last summer I had my best half marathon training and was on pace to hit a new pr in the half in October of 2023. I ran 13 miles in training 1 hour and 46 min pretty easy effort in training so was on pace to hit pr. Then one week later October race day….. it was 72 degrees 95 percent humidity . And what would normally have felt easier I started out to fast in half and blew up and ended up running 1 49…. I was faster in training a week before when it was 50 degrees. So u think I need do most of my long runs 16-18 milers at or near marathon pace? I need work on negative split more also it feels better. U think having keep specific long runs and tempo runs 3-4 times week is more important than just trying run everyday easy? I notice I start get shin splits if I try run more than 4 times week.

I used to run only 3-4 days a week. I like you was concerned I’d get injured if I ran more. When I found Luke Humphrey Running & read the Hanson’s Marathon books, I learned that I have to run 5-6 days a week. Only 2-3 runs are hard. The rest are really easy & I don’t even worry about pace. Some days my easy runs would be 9:30, other days 9:45-9:50, whatever felt good. Typical week would be Sunday 6e, Monday 6e, Tuesday 8-12 miles w some track work or mile repeats, Wed rest, Tuesday 6e, Friday 6-8e, Saturday up to 16 miles. 3 mile warm up, 10 miles at marathon pace, 3 mile cool down. Because a majority or the runs are easy, your less likely to get injured. Why not just take a rest day then? Because even if you are running easy, you are still building your aerobic engine & that’s what you need for endurance. Your body is a car, when you run everything at one pace, you are only working on one part of the car. By mixing up your runs, you’re working on your whole engine. Some days you’ll work on your aerobic, other days your anaerobic, both are important when training to run a PR. Hope that helps. I highly recommend “Hanson’s Marathon Method.” The author explains it very well.

I’m so happy you had a great race! Congrats on your amazing race. Boston is still my favorite race, hands-down. I love the course. I had an amazing experience race wise last year, so everything else is a bonus. It truly does change you. It’s magical.

Congrats on your outstanding race. Being from Long Beach, I’m so surprised the weather affected me the way that it did. However, all of my not so stellar marathon performances have been weather related. Outside of Boston, Big Bear is my favorite race. I’ve done it 2x & my best was a 3:27. I’m registered as well, but I’m going to see how I feel after Berlin.

Thank you & thank you for watching. Yes, I do. It’s @seeleftyrun.

You, too. We earned that medal. Congrats!

You’re so right. Hanson’s is very intense so it’s frustrating to have something like weather impact the outcome, but it’s part of Boston’s grit & you have to be gritty even when temps are great. Funny how the days before & after the race the weather has been great…again, that’s just Boston. Yes, 100% keep trying. If I can qualify 2 times, you can, too. I truly believe that. Boston really is the world’s best marathon & it will change you.

Thank you! Really appreciate that. Yes, this block never fell into place for me like my others have. I feel like I hydrate well, but I could always do more. Perhaps it was a bit too aggressive. I’m going to try a less aggressive Hanson’s plan for Berlin & see how that goes.

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Thank you, I will

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Thank you so much! Really appreciate that.

Yes, here’s the Facebook link fb.watch/qP2XeD0MC1/?mibextid=w8EBqM&startTimeMs=6000. There is a Revel Facebook group, I’d join that, too. It’s called REVELers. Also, at the race expos, coach Paul does a course preview live. He has a few sessions on the day of the Expo.

Thank you. Big Bear is your course for that! Good luck.

Thank you!

It’s honestly a miracle. It was so bad at its worst. Thank you!

Me, too! I’ll keep you posted. Thank you.

Me, too! Thank you so much. I’ll keep you posted.

Congrats on CIM. I have yet to run that one. Outside of Boston, RBB is my favorite. You’ll love it.

Congrats on CIM! You will absolutely love Big Bear if you do it.

Well, after RMC I ran a 3:27 in November of 2022 so I guess I could compete with my old self after all.

Thank you so much! You're going to love it. It's a really "fun" race. Well, as fun as a marathon can get. Best of luck to you.

Thank you, I've been watching video and it seems SOOO stunning . Also the downhill is going to be really lovely. I am just getting into distance running so this will be my 1st. I am so exceited! @@seeleftyrun9845

Thank you so much! Best of luck if you're running.

All pacers are different. Some shoot for negative splits, some run steady, etc. If you’re planning to use them, I’d ask what their strategy is. Personally, I could never leave my race in the hands of a pacer because I typically run based on effort. I don’t really look at my watch much. After training, I know what GMP effort feels like & I always aim to start conservatively. My biggest advice for BB is to not go out too hard on that first 9. You’re at elevation & there are a few mild inclines so effort will feel a bit harder, but just ease into it. Let your body warm up. If you’re 10-20 seconds off, don’t sweat it. After 9, go for it. You will naturally be faster than GMP from about 9-20. At 20ish, it flattens out & you feel it. You may slow a bit, but not much. You’ll probably be at GMP or still slightly faster. Good luck! It’s an awesome race & I’m having major fomo about not doing it.

Thanks, Bernie. I thought Park Runs were a UK thing? I wish we had some more here because it would be a great way to really measure progress. I’ve also thought about doing halves in every state, or just any race in all states. Maybe in retirement. Always great to hear from you, Bernie.

Really loved every step. I wasn’t clear where my line was between going too hard & enjoying so was very conservative. Goin’ for broke next year.

Thank you! It was wonderful & definitely lived up to my very high expectations of the whole Boston experience. Thank you for tuning in & yes, I’m enjoying the rest.

You’ll love Big Bear! I like it more than Charleston because the hills are in the beginning instead of the end like Charleston. Glad you found the video helpful. Sadly, I didn’t do the Charleston half because my childcare fell through. I just ran Boston, though. It definitely lived up to all of my expectations.

I had the exact experience I wanted. Thank you for tuning in.

Thank you so much! It really lives up to they hype.

Thanks, Bernie!

Thanks, Bernie! Looking forward to telling you all about it.

Thank you so much! I hope I do. I’m really nervous about it. Not sure why when my goal is to have fun & celebrate being able to run it.

@@seeleftyrun9845 Just wanted to let you know that I got back from Run Revel Mt Charleston and got a BQ! Your videos and especially your race recap were IMMENSELY helpful in helping me prepare and know what to expect. Thank you so much for sharing your running journey and all your advice and tips. Best of luck again in Boston -- hope you enjoy it and thanks again! :)

Thank you so much! It’s nothing fancy. I honestly do it to help people because when I was trying to BQ I had no idea how to get from where I was to where I needed to be & when I figured out what worked for me, I wanted to share. Good luck with your September race! I haven’t done Big Cottonwood. I will one day because Revel races are so fun. Big Bear is a really great one, too.

Thank you!! 😊

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to recap, too.😂

Thanks, Vernon! Congrats to making it to the taper. I was going to run Charleston 1/2, but our childcare fell through, which works out because I have a 16 miler scheduled so I can just run the 16. You’re going to crush it. Wear sunglasses! The sun rises in your face. Don’t forget some slippers or sandals for afterwards! I want to hear all about it. Marathon Training Academy will be there & I think they’re having a shakeout the day before.

@@seeleftyrun9845 I will certainly give you a report. Too bad you wont be there, but I know the race you are training for will be a terrific experience!

I have a Garmin Fenix 6s & I love it, but I take my phone with me in case if emergency & for the music. My watch doesn’t have music. I know many Garmin’s do though. What do you have?

@@seeleftyrun9845 still just using my phone and a “dumb watch” but one of these days I will probably upgrade.

It’s a great course & I’m sure you will. Let gravity be your guide. FYI, I was not at marathon pace for the first 10 (I think it was 10). Pull back in the beginning. There are rolling hills & it’s easy to go too hard initially. Also, listen to coach Paul’s course preview at the Expo. That also really helped me with my approach. He does one on Facebook too. Good luck!

I cannot wait to do this race in a couple weeks. You still doing it!??!

of course. Down to my final two weeks of training. Hoping for a 3:15. My first marathon at 60 years old. @@lizzypicardi

Yes, really looking forward to the game. We are going the Friday before the race so stairs should be ok. “Running Rogue” is the podcast. It’s really good. Lots of tips.

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful for him. That's exactly why I made it because I didn't know how to get there. When I was trying to qualify, I felt like I was throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping something would stick so once I found out what worked for me, I wanted to share. Your athlete will love Revel. Those races have my heart. I've since qualified 2 other times. Yes, running Boston in April 2023!

I know. So interesting about the strides. I hope you like the Rides. Let me know what you think. I just bought another pair because they were only $80.

Thank you so much!!!

I certainly will. You too, Bernie.

I know! I’d love to rent them.🤣I guess if I’m going to have an addiction it’s a good one to have.” Hope your training is going well.