Annie get your Run wrote: » You can buy the HR straps on their own #buzzkill Actually, I have at least one spare you're welcome to....
Huzzah! wrote: » I hope it turns up before I convince myself that I need a new watch to replace it
eyrie wrote: » I had a very similar experience re: the dead legs all this week - maybe there's something in the air! Personally I wouldn't start questioning your target pace just yet. We all have those days/weeks where the effort is higher than normal, could be down to any number of things. Only an issue if it keeps up. Hope the HR strap turns up!
Huzzah! wrote: » That was a step-back week There’s no step-back week in traditional sense, but every second week is easier. I’ll be grand. The gin hangover has me whingy.
Kellygirl wrote: » Well done. High mileage there and still ages to go before the race so you’ll fly it. Is there a step back week soon to give you a break?
OOnegative wrote: » If your looking at BAA plans the Meno & Pfitz plans are not to advanced for you IMHO. In years past I know some have done the Meno plan on the Novices thread. It’s all about finding what you feel comfortable with plan wise and one you know suits you.
chickey2 wrote: » Totally agree. You'd be well able for the meno plan, whether it suits you is another question. How are you finding the Hanson half plan? If you're liking it I'd chance the full plan.
eyrie wrote: » I don't have a goal, other than to manage to do it and have it not be total agony! I haven't really looked into plans yet, beyond having a bit of a squint at the Boards plan and the Meno plan, since they're both online. And hal higdon too, but I don't plan on following his. I know nothing about the other ones you're talking about, apart from having heard of them! I ruled out all the famous names (Pfitz, hanson), assuming they would be too advanced. But I haven't seen them, so that's not an opinion that's based on anything really. I plan to keep it fairly simple given it's all so new, so I'd say I'll do the Boards plan (maaaaaybe with a few extra miles) or Meno once I look at it a bit more closely. I get the feeling you'd be well able for it as you've such a good base built up, you seem to have no problem handling the training, and you're really consistent. So whatever you start I'll probably copy you a few weeks later :P
Huzzah! wrote: » Your goal might be different to mine? I'm trying to find a plan that strikes a balance between having enough miles to get me around (as) comfortably (as possible) with the fact that I'm a beginner at the distance. My goal is twofold: 1. to get to the start line in one piece; and 2. to finish. It may be a cop out, but I won't be pursuing any real time goal, apart from having a sub-5hour in my mind and that's largely to do with basing training paces off, rather than being a goal time. I've discounted: Pfitz and Meno, as they're too advanced for me and the novice Hal plan, as it's too light on midweek mileage (for me, personally). I'm intrigued by the Hanson plan and a lot of what's said by them and others around here, who I trust a lot in, is that the long-long run poses more risks than its worth. I am, however, aware that I'm not mentally strong enough to top my long run out at 16 miles. Sure, I was a basket case at the idea of doing RTL I also like the look of the BAA plans: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/boston-marathon-training-plan.aspx But I'll probably end up doing the tried-and-trusted Boards plan. It tops out at 40/43 miles, which might mean I ended up doing more mileage for a half than a marathon Any thoughts yourself?
Huzzah! wrote: » So annoyed for you that your half was cancelled! Don't worry about losing the mojo a bit - it's perfectly natural. No doubt it will return once you've a new point of focus. Thanks for the suggestion - I'm conscious that a sub-5hour marathon isn't exactly "advanced" territory and I also think I'd need to be careful of asking for advice on the general novices' thread. You know yourself it might put doubts in other posters' minds about the plan they're following, which wouldn't be fair. I might either pop it up here with a few additional miles on the easy days and ask for input or just aim to add a few miles on certain days here or there.
ariana` wrote: » You could always seek advice on increasing the mileage on the plan? I'm sure whoever is mentoring and the backroom staff will be happy to advice you. We had plenty of people last year with a lot of marathon experience who were very quick to help us out on any queries we had. Maybe someone will do a Boards Advanced plan for you
Huzzah! wrote: » But I'll probably end up doing the tried-and-trusted Boards plan. It tops out at 40/43 miles, which might mean I ended up doing more mileage for a half than a marathon Any thoughts yourself?
eyrie wrote: » Ooooh do share what you're thinking about the marathon plans! What ones are you looking at?
juke wrote: » You're showing impressive determination!
eyrie wrote: » Well I get horribly confused by the miles/kilometres business, but you've got about 10 miles for the week on me I think, which is fairly substantial! It's a third more than I've been doing. I hear you about the fears though, it still seems like such an unknowable beast. Which it is, I guess. All we can do is train well and put ourselves in a good position to tackle it, and it looks to me like you're definitely doing that.
eyrie wrote: » Serious training, it really is impressive. I'm daydreaming about getting up to the levels you're at but can't see how to fit it in! I think you're right to stick with what you're doing too - the plan you're on already has you increasing the mileage really substantially, so I would assume it's covering that base anyway, as long as it's not tiring you out too much. Plus racing a half is bound to bring it's own gains. You might even enjoy this one!
