I am going to train today and each day for the next 19 weeks so I can have the fitness to qualify for Boston. I don't have that fitness currently, so my workout today will not discourage me. #bqchat#marathontraining
@des_linden@karagoucher re:hobbyjogger doping, my 2c that no one cares about: who cares really. Most taking that stuff will never really impact the overall podium or get a OTQ. Seems most are “masters” that cannot give up the competitive edge. I would rather spend on super shoes
So the USATF 25k champs fields have been release and meh…not deep, a couple names hobbyjoggers will recognize. Being so close to Boston/London kills this elite field. Thoughts @karagoucher@des_linden ? Honestly, a great chance for up and coming to get their name out there.
Vincent Mauri debuts in the marathon and runs his recovery days at 5:40 mile pace.
John Korir is a repeat Boston Marathon Champ and has some recovery days 9:00 mile pace.
The takeaway is that both can be successful and ignore those that try to push one way or another.
On Sunday, I was surprised by Vincent Mauri’s 2:05:53 marathon debut at the Glass City Marathon in Toledo. The fastest ever by an American.
Then, we dove into his Strava and I spoke to him about his self-coached training today. I’ve never been more fascinated by someone’s approach.
Some things that stood out…
-5.6 miles at 5:48/mi the day before his marathon
-Ripped a few 200s closing in 26 five days before
- 19 miles at 5:31 seven days out…on the treadmill
-Wasn’t even planning on Toledo until Carmel was canceled
– Does almost all his training in non-carbon-plated shoes
Gosh, the marathon is such a cool event. So may different approaches to run fast.
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