tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post6968670610363787578..comments2024-02-01T03:43:38.115-06:00Comments on 50 after 40: Why Can't I Race The Way I Practice?Jim ... 50after40http://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-84918876555709361962014-08-16T05:36:25.148-05:002014-08-16T05:36:25.148-05:00Oh yeah, then we definitely live close Allison - w...Oh yeah, then we definitely live close Allison - we live in Canterbury off of BlackwellJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-42894433333564426602014-08-16T05:35:25.534-05:002014-08-16T05:35:25.534-05:00Your right about it being mental, I'm getting ...Your right about it being mental, I'm getting better at not stressing, but to this day don't feel like I've raced anywhere close to how I trainJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-83829856127343336632014-08-16T05:34:44.766-05:002014-08-16T05:34:44.766-05:00I agree 100% Bill, I've written on this blog s...I agree 100% Bill, I've written on this blog several times in the past that even if there were no races, I'd still run. So yes, I love the process and the journey, it's probably the best part - I think the races are just for good measureJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-3806033320854222522014-08-16T05:33:22.675-05:002014-08-16T05:33:22.675-05:00You're right Char, I definitely run better whe...You're right Char, I definitely run better when I'm more relaxed without a specific time in mind, but I suppose we all doJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-28846045986082912392014-08-16T05:32:45.688-05:002014-08-16T05:32:45.688-05:00Thanks Tia, I definitely feel like I've put in...Thanks Tia, I definitely feel like I've put in the work, if it happens it happens, but I'm not gonna stress over itJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-44834309673587222512014-08-16T05:32:06.832-05:002014-08-16T05:32:06.832-05:00Thanks Eddie, I've done quite a bit of downhil...Thanks Eddie, I've done quite a bit of downhill running and lower quad training specifically for this race - the only thing I'm concerned about is the altitude - sometimes it affects me, other times it doesn't, so we'll seeJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-6259402456050796612014-08-16T05:30:11.583-05:002014-08-16T05:30:11.583-05:00Thanks, it's the only really good shot I got d...Thanks, it's the only really good shot I got during the super moon - too cloudyJim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-35181336295632015552014-08-15T21:05:21.478-05:002014-08-15T21:05:21.478-05:00*live*liveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058704306676086876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-45978312144044708072014-08-15T21:05:03.814-05:002014-08-15T21:05:03.814-05:00Hey, we must love closer than we think because I l...Hey, we must love closer than we think because I live .5 away from that church!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058704306676086876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-80242336847581512702014-08-15T08:53:07.867-05:002014-08-15T08:53:07.867-05:00Hmm. Sounds like it's more of a mental thing t...Hmm. Sounds like it's more of a mental thing than a physical one. When I train and race I have a mantra I repeat: Yes I can, Yes, I can, Yes I can! Say it with me: Yes I can, Yes, I can, Yes I can! You got this Jim!Half Crazed Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046649398812050664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-72517972231434282792014-08-14T09:46:38.823-05:002014-08-14T09:46:38.823-05:00I think now's an appropriate time to say that ...I think now's an appropriate time to say that the journey is sometimes the best part. We are left with lots of questions of how race day will unfold but the most important question you have to ask yourself is, did you do the best you could to prepare yourself for a successful race? And I think you have thus far. I've enjoyed reading about your journey to a sub 3 hour marathon, I can tell you that with certainty.<br /><br />The only thing I feel compelled to say is sometimes we leave our best miles out while training. It's important not to peak too soon and to kill yourself with any one workout. Your tempo, for example, if the 10 miles didn't hurt too bad at that pace, that's a great sign.<br /><br />I'm excited to read about your Fall marathons.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-2285433140281919182014-08-14T00:07:38.222-05:002014-08-14T00:07:38.222-05:00Don't we all do that? Put so much expectation ...Don't we all do that? Put so much expectation on ourselves. The best race I ever ran was one where I had no expectations. No pressure meant that I ran faster than I ever thought I could. But after that there was always this thought that maybe I could go even faster. It's never happened again.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-92214426901811446662014-08-13T21:38:05.131-05:002014-08-13T21:38:05.131-05:0010 miles at sub 6:30 pace?! Yes, you should be abl...10 miles at sub 6:30 pace?! Yes, you should be able to run a sub 1:25 half and a 6:50 pace full is realistic in right weather on right course. I always tell myself that if I can do something in practice then I will do even better in an actual race. You've put in solid training. Trust the process- it will pay off!Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865099182609959790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-89768273826705629502014-08-13T19:16:36.870-05:002014-08-13T19:16:36.870-05:00The bottom line Jim is like everyone else you gott...The bottom line Jim is like everyone else you gotta do what your body is meant to do on race day. The marathon is a tricky animal because there are so many variables at play. The weather, how you might be feeling that day, emotional stress, how tired your legs are, travel fatigue, elevation, wind, etc. <br /><br />I'd just caution you on not over exerting yourself prior to race day. Guys like us need constant reminders that we are on track and therein lies the temptation to overdue it the week or two before the big event. <br /><br />The bottom line, given your training times, I think you are on target for a decent marathon. You have the advantage of a largely downhill course (1400 feet elevation drop in the early miles). I hope you've done some downhill running in preparation. I know I've done halves with that much elevation drop and I am shot for days afterwards.<br /><br />The bottom line, give yourself the best "chance" of doing your best and let the pieces fall where they may. At this point the training is in the bank and you can only mess up your race (and your head) if you over think it or feel you need to race more workouts. Also, don't forget this is supposed to be fun. If you aren't having fun, then you'll only serve to frustrate yourself. Enjoy the experience, hydrate well (Idaho is a dry state), and don't go out too insane on the early downhills.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing about your experience (Pocatello is on my radar list too)<br /><br />EddieEddie Gaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151446665700309292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-9748859502756296422014-08-13T18:22:29.710-05:002014-08-13T18:22:29.710-05:00Oh, I'm sure you have a three-hour marathon. I...Oh, I'm sure you have a three-hour marathon. I have the same race-day issues. I think sometimes it's from not training specifically enough, for me. But you do a lot of specific stuff, so I doubt that is your problem.<br />That church shot is really beautiful.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.com