Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Chris_]

Karkloof 100/50 has opened for next year.. 

 

veeeeery tempted 

[tjommies3]

So I have had my break since running Soweto, 3 and a half weeks break of absolutely no running punctuated by a few kms on the bike. My journey to OMTOM starts tomorrow, and my aim is to run sub 6, come hell or high water. Question is - how much mileage do I need to complete to achieve my goal, bearing in mind that I'm starting from scratch and building faster than I did when I first started out?

[dave303e]

So I have had my break since running Soweto, 3 and a half weeks break of absolutely no running punctuated by a few kms on the bike. My journey to OMTOM starts tomorrow, and my aim is to run sub 6, come hell or high water. Question is - how much mileage do I need to complete to achieve my goal, bearing in mind that I'm starting from scratch and building faster than I did when I first started out?

 

just don't, save us the injury recovery post in 6 weeks time, ease into it and build the mileage again slowly, and next time don't stop running after a race, run year round, you will reap the benefits in a few years time...

[ScottCM]

[tjommies3]

just don't, save us the injury recovery post in 6 weeks time, ease into it and build the mileage again slowly, and next time don't stop running after a race, run year round, you will reap the benefits in a few years time...

 

Thanks - your points are noted.

 

I took a break because some of my friends thought my mileage was too high. I will build slowly but not as slow as before. I know for sure that my training will not cause injuries as I have learnt a lot from top(not elite) runners and the time that I put in over the last 13 months. If I do get injured, I will not post anything :-)

[Hacc]

You guys made me laugh! Runners are just a special breed of human beings

[Hacc]

My training is also commencing tomorrow, just finished my 4th set of antibiotics for the year. I hope for a better 2018 training year. 

 

Looking forward going on holiday in 12 days time....This has been a hectic year, work-wise, training wise and emotionally.

 

I am steadily going to build up the kilometers over December with my longest run being a 21km. 

I am doing 3 races in December down in Mosselbay: Moordkuil 15km, the Correctional Services 10km night race and then my usual hangover race, the Oujaarsdraffie 10km.

[Hacc]

So I "accidentally" bought myself a Xmas gift.

I figured I want to give Hoka One One a try and it is on special.

 

[Mudsimus]

So I "accidentally" bought myself a Xmas gift.

I figured I want to give Hoka One One a try and it is on special.

 

Hoka.JPG

Let us know what you think?

[Mudsimus]

 

I am steadily going to build up the kilometers over December with my longest run being a 21km.

I am doing 3 races in December down in Mosselbay: Moordkuil 15km, the Correctional Services 10km night race and then my usual hangover race, the Oujaarsdraffie 10km.

What is the ideal December training for Comrades? That said Im probably doing my Qualfier in Jan, so should probably follow a marathon program over the holidays?

[Hacc]

What is the ideal December training for Comrades? That said Im probably doing my Qualfier in Jan, so should probably follow a marathon program over the holidays?

If I look at my training log on Strava for previous years:

 

Dec 2016: I averaged about 30km per week in December, were suppose to do Johnsons 42 as a qualifier end of January and I ended up doing the 21km. Longest run was not more than 15km per week in Dec.

Dec 2015: I averaged around 45 to 50km per week. I qualified at Johnsons Crane with a time of 4:15. Longest runs were around 15km.

Dec 2014: I averaged 50 to 60km per week and missed Johnsons Crane sub 4 with 1 minute...

Did an LSD of 20km each week in Dec.

 

Moral of the story, if I look at my own training, if you are planning to do an early qualifier in January you need at least one long run per week over December. I would recommend following a training program. 

[Mudsimus]

 

 

Moral of the story, if I look at my own training, if you are planning to do an early qualifier in January you need at least one long run per week over December. I would recommend following a training program.

I should get a training program, but I cant???? I find it mind numbing. I’ll just stick to one long rung and a speed session every week. I should end up doing +- 40km a week. Qualifier will be my first marathon, just need to get the over and done with????

[SwissVan]

....... just finished my 4th set of antibiotics for the year. I hope for a better 2018 training year......

 

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Let me guess, u live in the big smoke Gauteng?

[Hacc]

Let me guess, u live in the big smoke Gauteng?

You guessed it 

[CobusV]

So I "accidentally" bought myself a Xmas gift.

I figured I want to give Hoka One One a try and it is on special.

 

Hoka.JPG

 

I'm also about to change to new shoes. For the past 1.5 years I've running and racing in the New Balance Zante. This last pair has really not given me any satisfaction - It feels a drag running in them and very un-inspirational (almost like the shoes are punishing me for running in them). So I'm going to give two shoes and two brands a go now. Brand 1 will be Adidas and will be either the Ultra Boost ST or the Supernova ST (still a bit undecided). The other brand is a re-entry into the running market - will let you know later how that worked out or not, but keen to give it a go.

[CobusV]

 

If I look at my training log on Strava for previous years:

 

Dec 2016: I averaged about 30km per week in December, were suppose to do Johnsons 42 as a qualifier end of January and I ended up doing the 21km. Longest run was not more than 15km per week in Dec.

Dec 2015: I averaged around 45 to 50km per week. I qualified at Johnsons Crane with a time of 4:15. Longest runs were around 15km.

Dec 2014: I averaged 50 to 60km per week and missed Johnsons Crane sub 4 with 1 minute...

Did an LSD of 20km each week in Dec.

 

Moral of the story, if I look at my own training, if you are planning to do an early qualifier in January you need at least one long run per week over December. I would recommend following a training program. 

 

My approach has always been to average about 40km-50km per week in December, and then kick it up to about 70km per week in January in anticipation for a qualifier in February. All done at normal running pace. I'm still going to follow this approach, but going to stick with 2 "quality" sessions per week: Fast, flat-out 5km on tuesdays, and stairs (because Centurion is flat) on Thursdays. LSD on Sundays for December and early January, until schools starts again.