100,000 miles for AT

[bhanson]

Congrats bhanson! Was this your first marathon? Many people screw up their hydration and fueling in the first several of their longer races. It takes a lot of experimentation to get it down right. You'll do better next time.

Speaking of hot races, my first 50 mile race attempt was a July 4th weekend affair. It was almost 80 at the start and got up to almost 100 that day. I wound up having to stop at the 50K point due to time cutoff, I just couldn't perform in the heat. But the more you train in the heat the better you do in any climate.

Not only was it my first marathon, it was my first race of any kind. No halfs, 5ks, etc.

I definitely didn't train outside enough. It's really hot (90-100+) here during the day for most of the year so I was using a treadmill. I live in a somewhat shady area so I'm not completely comfortable with running late at night, so I'd need to run in the mornings.

I'm already registered for next year. The good news is that there is TONS of room for improvement.

 

[Barfo]

+5

39,600

 

[ichy]

+4 yesterday. There's been too much slacking off recently, time to step it up.

39,604

 

[beach2nd]

+3

39,607

 

[Megatomic]

4 miles tonight. My groin is NOT happy about me running again, but my ribs were fine. Sweet.

39,611

 

[wayliff]

4 miles tonight. My groin is NOT happy about me running again, but my ribs were fine. Sweet.

good that you seem to be almost over it!

+3
39,614

 

[ichy]

+4. Shooting for a total of 20 miles this week.

39,618

 

[Barfo]

133,081,344 inches....impressive.

+5

36,623

 

[Megatomic]

5 miles. First snow run of the winter season, done in the dark. The trails were so peaceful.

39,628

 

[Manchimp]

+5 this morning

39,633

 

[Barfo]

+5

39,638

 

[beach2nd]

+4

39,642

 

[Megatomic]

Adam and I hit Catharine Valley this morning. I extended my run to 6 miles and felt great. Speed is picking up also.

39,648

 

[drteming]

23 miles this week. 10 miles this morning at the Raven Rock Rumble--trail race at the local state park, a combination of access roads, technical single tracks, made worse by wet leaves, and what seemed like almost vertical climbs. There was more than 1000 feet in elevation change. I was 1:15 off my road race pace. But what a hoot. My buddy took some good spills, but somehow, I was able to come through unscathed.

39,671

 

[Megatomic]

Nice work drteming. Trail races are where it's at.

 

[Megatomic]

Back to back 6 milers this weekend confirms it - I'm back. Trail was nice and quiet and it was warm out. Good times.

39,677

 

[beach2nd]

+4

39,681

 

[Exodist]

You can add 36+ miles from me this week.

39717

 

[Megatomic]

5 miles tonight. The sky was so clear and the stars were absolutely brilliant. The cold air was the icing on the cake.

39,722

 

[wayliff]

+1 :$

had to cut it short...

39,723

 

[Barfo]

+5

39,728

 

[Megatomic]

6 miles on the trails with my eldest and youngest this morning. It was brisk and clear out, perfect fall weather for upstate NY. And it seems that cheerleading provides pretty badass conditioning, my daughter had no trouble staying with us.

39,734

 

[Barfo]

+5

39,739

 

[Manchimp]

+ 9 for my turkey day run!

39,748

 

[beach2nd]

+4

39,752