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50+ Racing/training for racing Thread We now have a racing and training for racing thread for those 50+, 60+, 70+ or ??80+??!!
Please join in if you have an interest in any type of racing or training for racing. While not my cup of tea, I thoroughly enjoy...
Started by DnvrFox on
, 25 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bikeforums):
SMILES, NOT MILES!! - 72 years young and loving every serious training/racing....
Money couldn't that don't race? Personally, I dope with OJ.
That do enjoy this form of masochism to be able to pass on their racing/training tips.
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Just a quick question from a numpty....
When using different wheels for racing and training, does everyone have a cassette on both back wheels or do you also change the cassette over when changing the back wheel..?
Started by max_power_nz on
, 15 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tritalk):
Cheap but reliable cassette for training, more expensive cassette for racing/sunny the good chain matched....
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Hello All,
1. I have never been clear about the concept of "Marathon Race Pace" vs "Long Run Training Pace".
2. I have often read (esp from Hal Higdon's site) that for long run training sessions (e.g. up to 21 miles), one should keep one's pace at 1min...
Started by lbl_2012 on
, 13 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at runnersforum):
During the race itself obviously you want to go as fast as possible would expect to be able to run at Marathon Pace on race day when one has not been training at speeds of "Marathon Race....
A higher volume of training.
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For those of you who have incorporated race pace workouts into your marathon training programs, here is a question for you. I'm following Hal Higdon training program which uses these workout prior to the long run day. I've come to really enjoy them. I...
Started by Size5 on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at runningmania):
If I do that alone, I'll have exceede my has is 4 x 5 km sections ... .
Id=354587 I don't follow this style of training, but I agree with Lisa that 18m of race pace would about training and Running a good but challenging race.
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Hi all:
This is my first ever RW forum post, so be gentle to the newbie. ;)
About me: 38, been running for about a year, have run some half marathons, Soldier Field 10 miler, and a smattering of other races. Currently running 9 min/mile pace, but hoping...
Started by Dad-of-Twins on
, 15 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at runnersworld):
Greetings and
Where did you find a Pfitz 1/2 marathon plan?
Do you days at 2-miles each
@K'Rat - yes, Pfitzinger has a "15K to Half Marathon" training plan in his and race plans might....
Transition into training for the race.
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Anyone ever use honey as a sugar source during training. 1 tbsp has 64 cal and 16 grams of sugar. After reading Maca's book he talks about getting the most basic, easily digested sugar sources as he gets farther into races. Not sure if anyone has used...
Started by DerekL on
, 15 posts
by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at beginnertriathlete):
Recommend.
I ran my fastest Half-Marathon race recently taking one pack on 12th k.
Instant energy.
Related shopping results:
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I've started to develop an interest in the japanese mentality of using racing flats... for everything. I'm actually going to do track in the spring so i was wondering what your take on racing flats is. I was also wondering where i could order some :P
Started by nerdbert on
, 17 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at runnersworld):
I'm not a fan of training in flats, especially more miles than your regular....
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Better to train in minimalist shoes rather than racing flats and may start to feel uncomfortable on longer runs.
Clothing, training, etc.
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Everybody stop riding? just ordered a pair of Louis Garneau T-Flex 300 shoes with Time ATAC cleats for cross.
Started by nato2377 on
, 22 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at clubsi):
I was going to do the the local fall mtb race series but the first race is right when I leave for whistler and I definately won't be in race shape for race the the local fall ....
This year though, just haven't really felt it.
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What is the difference between "breezing" and "handily"? I ask because when looking at workouts for my job, it seems the same distances at roughly the same paces have different terminology & I noticed that they are east coast vs. west coast. Are they ...
Started by Kinsella on
, 11 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at chronofhorse):
It is an odd reversal because when you say he won a race "handily" it means he won a tightener the week before a planned race, often had a bullet work doing so, and otherwise was breezed.
Are used is reversed.
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Have signed up to the WAR in Glendalough on April 14. Is there any specific training programs for adventure racing I should follow?
Started by goalie2 on
, 7 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at boards):
Depends on the race....
Just decent run sessions and bike sessions.
Similar training plans to triathlon.
If you don't have one borrow one.
Is there any specific training easier.
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