tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post3317826958246533278..comments2024-02-01T03:43:38.115-06:00Comments on 50 after 40: Training Hours Per WeekJim ... 50after40http://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-60130094783212098332015-07-02T18:32:01.433-05:002015-07-02T18:32:01.433-05:00So true, it's definitely about finding that th...So true, it's definitely about finding that threshold - I'm pretty guilty of pushing past the threshold occasionally, probably not smartJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-69818478213970073752015-07-02T17:00:21.345-05:002015-07-02T17:00:21.345-05:00There's definitely a point for me when I'm...There's definitely a point for me when I'm doing too much. We're all different and the amount of work you do would have me injured or overtrained in a couple of weeks. But there are people out there who wouldn't be able to cope with my work-load. It's all about finding out what works for you.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-17628139688425976682015-07-01T22:06:16.339-05:002015-07-01T22:06:16.339-05:00I think you're still doing more than most runn...I think you're still doing more than most runners do GraceJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-49617521112420177822015-07-01T17:29:52.558-05:002015-07-01T17:29:52.558-05:00You are definitely doing more strength/stretch etc...You are definitely doing more strength/stretch etc than I am - and I am sure I need to change that. I do about an hour on days off from running, but only about 30 minutes on running days.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-88480221431636486922015-07-01T14:35:42.100-05:002015-07-01T14:35:42.100-05:00Yeah, it definitely comes down to managing what yo...Yeah, it definitely comes down to managing what your body can handleJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-71257839204524516982015-07-01T14:34:28.543-05:002015-07-01T14:34:28.543-05:00I have a buddy who's a cyclist who used it too...I have a buddy who's a cyclist who used it too - I'll check into it, he said the same thing you did about itJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-59735373191178353222015-07-01T13:30:59.866-05:002015-07-01T13:30:59.866-05:00back in my running days I would normally do about ...back in my running days I would normally do about 8 hours of running.<br /><br />as a cyclist I now ride 10-15 hours a week. (empty nester with a great corporate job)<br /><br />that said, have you heard of trainingpeaks.com? it's a website that you can use to track your workouts, time distance and *intensity* to give you an overall picture of your training and the amount of stress you put on your body... and can even guide you on how and when to back off... it's all about pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050255876900385166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-59775197950672655462015-07-01T08:53:52.907-05:002015-07-01T08:53:52.907-05:00Hi Jim,
I would like to say I am pretty close to ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I would like to say I am pretty close to 90 minutes 5 - 7 days a week. Sometimes more, sometimes a little less. I am fairly fortunate in that after work I have a good amount of free time to train, but there is only so much a body can handle. I don't belong to a gym presently so the bike trail is my gym.<br /><br />I too am trying to get in a nap when I come home from work, maybe 30 - 40 minutes.<br /><br />The downside to my current training is that by the time it is cool enough outside to run, it is getting sort of late (by my standards) and when I am done working out it is hard to fall asleep. I am typically a morning person as well, so sleeping in later (and going to work later) doesn't sit well with me. And I really don't like the treadmill at all.<br /><br />The amount of time I do put in seems to be sort of conditional as far as what I can afford to do, what my energy level is, and what I am trying to accomplish. You just have to be careful, especially in the summer, as the heat / humidity can take a lot more out of you. I've met more than a few runners who were "taking it easy" because they felt drained which is smart.<br /><br />Either way good post and glad you revealed more details of your plans.<br /><br />Eddie Gaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151446665700309292noreply@blogger.com