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RV posted 1 year ago.
If it is something that you really want then go for it. You won't be alone out there walking. Many people employ a walk/run strategy. That is where you run for either a predefined distance or time, then walk for a predefined number of minutes and repeat that process throughout the entire run. That is better than running as much as you can and then dragging yourself the last miles doing that shuffle/walk. The run/walk should help to finish and actually enjoy it. You have a little time to try it out before the race - if it helps then go for it. Good luck!
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
I think I remember reading on here somewhere that one method is 3min run, 45s walk? Sound about right? Or should I increase the run distance?
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RV posted 1 year ago.
thebeatcatcher;71650 wrote:
I think I remember reading on here somewhere that one method is 3min run, 45s walk? Sound about right? Or should I increase the run distance?
That is pretty good starting place - key is to not walk too long - it can be hard to restart. Some people will run aid station to aid station (about a mile) then walk for a min through the aid station getting fluids etc. and then run to the next. So, only way to tell is to go do some trial runs with it.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
If you walk a lot in the HIM...you won't be alone. I am often surprised by the number of people (including myself!) who walk a bit.
I've used walking breaks in my running for more than 10 years now and feel better, am rarely injured and can still do n HM in 1:45 WITH BREAKS! Couldn't get through a Marathon or ultra without them...Take a look at jeffgalloway.com (click on "training") The godfather of walking breaks and has good info on walking intervals and how long they should be.
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Iron Dan posted 1 year ago.
My advice would be to do the HIM.
I just did my first HIM and going into it, I thought that I had not had enough time training. I ended up having to run/walk the last 6 miles of the run due to cramping, but I still beat my goal time. Adrenaline will help you out alot and there is no reason to be embarrased about doing a HIM, no matter what your time is, you accomplished something a small amount of people could do. Just go into the race with the goal of finishing and you will have a great time.
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
Anton;71653 wrote:
If you walk a lot in the HIM...you won't be alone. I am often surprised by the number of people (including myself!) who walk a bit.
I've used walking breaks in my running for more than 10 years now and feel better, am rarely injured and can still do n HM in 1:45 WITH BREAKS! Couldn't get through a Marathon or ultra without them...Take a look at jeffgalloway.com (click on "training") The godfather of walking breaks and has good info on walking intervals and how long they should be.
That's great info, thanks! It's nice to know that walking would probably improve my time, I never would have thought of it that way!
I'm starting to lean back towards doing the HIM...
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
While regular walking breaks could improve your time..they will surely help you finish...feeling better and in better shape injury wise, than beating the snot out of yourself...
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
Anton;71662 wrote:
While regular walking breaks could improve your time..they will surely help you finish...feeling better and in better shape injury wise, than beating the snot out of yourself...
I see what you mean. Plus now I can look at it as a "racing technique" rather than not being in good enough shape, a mental plus :D
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beads1985 posted 1 year ago.
Anton;71653 wrote:
If you walk a lot in the HIM...you won't be alone. I am often surprised by the number of people (including myself!) who walk a bit.
I've used walking breaks in my running for more than 10 years now and feel better, am rarely injured and can still do n HM in 1:45 WITH BREAKS! Couldn't get through a Marathon or ultra without them...Take a look at jeffgalloway.com (click on "training") The godfather of walking breaks and has good info on walking intervals and how long they should be.
I use walking breaks all the time. I run from aide station to aide station usually and walk thru. It also makes it easier to consume a drink or nutrition without choking.
Go for the HIM, you might do better than you think. :D
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Hey Scott! Just noticed the new pic...Man! Those girls are growing!
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beads1985 posted 1 year ago.
They are getting bigger.
Got some cute pix of them doing a race too! :D
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RV posted 1 year ago.
beads1985;71765 wrote:
They are getting bigger.
Got some cute pix of them doing a race too!
That is great. :)
Mine are older than yours (they grow up way too fast :eek: ), but we will be doing a relay sprint tri in a few weeks. Best part is the RD is allowing me to continue racing with them on their legs ( bike and run ). Really looking forward to that!
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
just tried the run 3min/walk 1min today in a brick and i have to say you all may have saved my race. rode 25mi, ran 4mi and the run was very good (for me), last mile was faster than the first by almost 30sec! and i was still at my goal pace! it felt very good doing it that way.
thanks guys!
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
I tried the 3min run/1min walk technique today in a brick and I have to say you all may have just saved my race! rode 25mi, ran 4mi and the run was very good (for me). The last mile was faster than the first by about 25s! It all felt very good!
Thanks guys!
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Cool!...lets us know how it goes.
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
great! Best of luck with the race :)
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cayman posted 1 year ago.
Get pysched for that race you're going to do great! Good luck.
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RV posted 1 year ago.
thebeatcatcher;71801 wrote:
I tried the 3min run/1min walk technique today in a brick and I have to say you all may have just saved my race! rode 25mi, ran 4mi and the run was very good (for me). The last mile was faster than the first by about 25s! It all felt very good!Thanks guys!
Hey that's great - Have fun at the race and lets us know how it goes!
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Riverbrady posted 1 year ago.
Good to hear :) and best of luck on the upcoming race!
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thebeatcatcher posted 1 year ago.
Thanks to you all for getting me through my pre-race freak out!
The race was successful, and if you'd like to read a little about it I've posted a race report.
Okay, I have let myself down in that I am not in the shape I want to be in for a HIM on July 14th. I simply have not put the hours in (I'll save you my excuses).
Thing is, I'm a strong swimmer and can do the 56mi on the bike at about 17-18mph, but there is NO WAY I can run all 13 mi after all that. Running is my weakest by far and there's just no time left. But, the event also has a sprint distance and I can rollover my registration until next year.
Should I...
A) try to finish the HIM by walking probably the majority of the run.
B) just do the sprint and focus on next year.
I really want to do the HIM, but I don't want to embarass or injure myself.
I have focused alot on training but I'm not quite there for a HIM. I'm really disappointed right now and feel like in a way I'd be settling for a sprint distance b/c it wasn't my goal. The sprint would still be an accomplishment in itself for me though, so I'm not sure what to do.
If anyone knows of a HIM in the Midwest in Sept/October that might make my decision easier, but I'll be gone the first two weeks in August so that rules out those races.
Need some cheering up and advice...