tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post7080933572071980005..comments2023-11-28T01:29:02.955-08:00Comments on Run Away Fast: 40 x 400mJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-37543164275283258622010-09-29T02:33:34.004-07:002010-09-29T02:33:34.004-07:00Yes, great workout!
I just saw the Ryan Hall is p...Yes, great workout!<br /><br />I just saw the Ryan Hall is pulling out of Chicago as his preparation and races leading up to it haven't been like he expected.<br /><br />It is key to have a good run into the marathon as it sets you up mentally for the race.<br /><br />I'd be interested in hearing more about how you are mentally preparing for Chicago as I too think it makes the difference between a good race and a great one ;)<br /><br />All ther bestSamurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-42086855888203689822010-09-26T07:53:33.102-07:002010-09-26T07:53:33.102-07:00Thanks, Joe. What I like about this training cycl...Thanks, Joe. What I like about this training cycle so far is that goal marathon pace is feeling reasonable. Last year leading into my 2:46 marathon at Twin Cities, I did not have a single training run where I could say GMP felt reasonable. Yet, I ran damn close to it anyway. Glad that this served as a reminder for you, and I do hope your head finds it's proper place.<br /><br />P--I listen to the President's most runs. Lump is a fave.<br /><br />Mark--thanks for being so supportive. I've learned a lot from you too. I really do hope we cross paths in Chicago! <br /><br />Ewen--I suspected you would be disappointed. I think I remember reading about your hour-long race on the track and remarking that it was crazy. 20 miles on the track trumps us all!Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-33270286499589908222010-09-26T04:35:16.145-07:002010-09-26T04:35:16.145-07:00I'm disappointed. When I saw it on FB I was th...I'm disappointed. When I saw it on FB I was thinking 40 x 400 at about 1500m race-pace with a 100m jog recovery ;)<br /><br />Anyway, a great mental exercise for sure. I've raced for an hour on the track - would rather do that than attempt your workout! I remember Jamie Harrison (former Aus World CC rep among other things) said he once ran a 20 miler on the track at a good clip - something like 2 hours. That's crazy. What you did seems pretty normal!Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-60466963411828054392010-09-25T18:58:27.620-07:002010-09-25T18:58:27.620-07:00Great workout and mental approach! I've truly ...Great workout and mental approach! I've truly learned a lot from you. Thanks, and good luck in Chicago!Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-13853794559788283702010-09-25T18:53:12.499-07:002010-09-25T18:53:12.499-07:00I love that you were listening to The Presidents o...I love that you were listening to The Presidents of the United States, they were such a great band. Awesome workout!Pahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276879379865126005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-57241757400098225592010-09-25T18:50:19.940-07:002010-09-25T18:50:19.940-07:00The closest I came to doing this in 2006 (when I d...The closest I came to doing this in 2006 (when I did 2:48) was 20 mins. on track at about 5:55 pace, 20 mins. easy, 20 mins. 5:55 pace. What you did was harder, especially on the mental side. I think it easily indicates sub-2:50 shape. I think you'll go much faster, but that's a given.<br /><br />What is most impressive is that fourth one; the last one is always easy. The same is true of laps 5 and 6 of 8; they're the tough ones. You went right through them, took a brief recovery, and went on your way. That it was part of a 20-mile day was the more impressive.<br /><br />I think conquering these small mental battles is the key to raceday. Again from 2006 for me, and I'm sure you've done this too, I had so many blow-the-roof-off-the-joint workouts that felt easy and from which I had no recovery issues that when I got to the start I didn't worry. Sure, I worried before some of those workouts (for me a sure sign of a good workout), but not before the race.<br /><br />And thanks for reminding me of the basics, the simple steps that should help me get my head back on again.Joe Garlandhttp://runwestchester.comnoreply@blogger.com