tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post84117230895570854..comments2023-05-18T00:55:54.455-07:00Comments on Running Recon: Rocket City Marathon Race ReportDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01615197387242096420noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-21834329622803154712012-01-13T06:19:24.919-08:002012-01-13T06:19:24.919-08:00Great recap of this race! I'm going to look in...Great recap of this race! I'm going to look into Pfitzinger. Just completing Hanson brothers training after trying Hal's for my first marathon. I wanted something with a little more oomph. This weekend is my race, so the results are yet to be seen. Great time in your race too! I love your description of how our goals change with every mile of the marathon. We start to go through the list of goals, largest to smallest, and keep negotiating mentally until the end of the race.Yo Momma Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303930412601863052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-54738519882889737162011-12-12T06:36:58.745-08:002011-12-12T06:36:58.745-08:00Congrats on the PR Drew (and thanks for the mentio...Congrats on the PR Drew (and thanks for the mention) - it sounds like you ran a smart race after a good season of training. As you know, VO2max can be improved over time but it's not a fast process. Good luck in setting and pursuing your next goal. Despite falling short of your highest goal, this is still an impressive marathon result.Greg Strosakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155386553090577612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-85362841320488246632011-12-12T04:28:08.751-08:002011-12-12T04:28:08.751-08:00I appreciate the kind words, everyone. @Rebecca: T...I appreciate the kind words, everyone. @Rebecca: Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to read up on his model. He was amazing in his prime!Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615197387242096420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-70432273744844034262011-12-12T01:27:12.295-08:002011-12-12T01:27:12.295-08:00I love it when people are crazy about Pfitzinger. ...I love it when people are crazy about Pfitzinger. I think his plans are GREAT! I'm in the same boat, as I went from Hal to Pete. :) In regards to Boston... you need to do some reading on elite athlete, Brian Sell. His a model for slow (but steady) progress, where he whittled his marathon time down year after year. Great motivation for people like us that don't PR every time. Keep up the good work!L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-432595465463097242011-12-11T20:29:51.399-08:002011-12-11T20:29:51.399-08:00Drew, really appreciate the super recap, man. When...Drew, really appreciate the super recap, man. When I was in your age group, my PR was (and still is) a 3:25. I'm certain you'll achieve your BQ time, taking it to the next level each cycle is a process worth working for. Hope to meet you sometime soon.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308623734051777470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-19258034410604137302011-12-11T15:54:32.741-08:002011-12-11T15:54:32.741-08:00All I got out of this was "Run Happy". ...All I got out of this was "Run Happy". ;-) You'll be surprised how much better you run when the pressure is off, I'm betting you find a marathon to do for fun and amaze yourself and us, again.FreakyNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856040368830323676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-9175044448450542942011-12-11T15:37:40.539-08:002011-12-11T15:37:40.539-08:00Great recap, Drew! And yes, I did plenty of "...Great recap, Drew! And yes, I did plenty of "bargaining" in the final 10K! Btw, there's NO doubt in my mind you BQ in 2 yrs., if not sooner!The Kasarjian Klanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383167168368039591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-7267904998676846782011-12-11T15:16:55.149-08:002011-12-11T15:16:55.149-08:00Wow Drew,
I am so impressed with your recap. Bla...Wow Drew,<br /><br />I am so impressed with your recap. Blaming it on hypoxia, the only thing I remember about the entire race weekend is I hurt. I enjoyed following your training. You were disciplined in your training and race prep. I am doing my first ultra in January (baby 50K) so I will let you know how that goes. Be careful listening to science. It is fact, but not truth. Truth changes fact. I believe you will run more marathons and will qualify for Boston. That is truth.<br /><br />HAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102634349751924976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-68901587148114227482011-12-11T12:43:42.887-08:002011-12-11T12:43:42.887-08:00Thanks for reading and your kind words, Roxy. By a...Thanks for reading and your kind words, Roxy. By all means, please share this with whoever you like. The more people suffer through base building, the larger the support groups get! ;)Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615197387242096420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296469728318427666.post-43119158906005311782011-12-11T12:21:49.051-08:002011-12-11T12:21:49.051-08:00Drew, this is an excellent recap that indicates gr...Drew, this is an excellent recap that indicates great clarity so soon after the race. Your race was well-executed and your training has been very disciplined. I am proud of your attitude and inspired by your effort. Since you have shared this publicly, I assume you won't mind if I point others to it. Your approach and what you have learned is valuable information to many--and not just beginners. The base-building phase of heart rate training seems counter-intuitive, but of course running 26.2 miles is not a logical urge either is it? Congratulations on a stellar race!<br /><br />roxyRoxy Wishumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821619401133211894noreply@blogger.com