yeah, that was one of the things I was also lightly considering. But then I justify it to myself as, I walked most of the 5k, half of the 10k, the half was shortened, and I walked most of the back half of the full. And part of that was keeping in mind that I would need to be functional for refereeing starting on the 15th (aka, sprint, stand/pace around, repeat.) So while MW was tiring, and I did a lot miles, I didn't really push myself. And I feel like I could maybe just chop the first 5 weeks off a training plan, which would start me at around 6mi for a long run for Higdon novice 1 (or 8mi for novice 2.)If you follow a running path.......(no pun intended)....
10 weeks seems on the short side to train for a half--especially coming off MW. 5k gives you time to do light recovery running and then factor in an 8wk plan if you want.
And also, I currently like 5ks the least out of all of the distances. I'm not sure how well I would keep up the training for a 5k when I'm not excited about running one.
Good luck to anyone trying to get back to the east coast this week! We went from having no snow, to about 2ft of heavy stuff and some pretty big drifts in 2 days with this storm. And a week of single-digits is in the forecast (which is likely getting warmed up from the plains by Lake Michigan.) Yay treadmill!
Should these "fast" runs be more HM, T, or 10k paced?
If you want to go just for the experience, not specifically the food, try for a lounge reservation. The lounge menu is a la carte, so we just got drinks and a snack and still felt like we had "done" the restaurant. Also going at sunset was neat because we got to see the Earth go dark.DH said "when we go back, not if, I want to eat here" and showed my his phone. "Here" is Space 220. So any tips/thoughts about that are welcome.
If you want to go just for the experience, not specifically the food, try for a lounge reservation. The lounge menu is a la carte, so we just got drinks and a snack and still felt like we had "done" the restaurant. Also going at sunset was neat because we got to see the Earth go dark.
If you want to go just for the experience, not specifically the food, try for a lounge reservation. The lounge menu is a la carte, so we just got drinks and a snack and still felt like we had "done" the restaurant. Also going at sunset was neat because we got to see the Earth go dark.
Is a reservation required for the lounge? Or is similar to nomad lounge/tiffins in AKWas going to say the same thing. We went to Space 220 Lounge after the marathon. We had done the Restaurant once and thought it was way too overpriced for what it was worth, we'll never go back. At the Lounge, you can still order the same food items from the restaurant menu but you can order less and not pay for the prix fixe full meal.
We had a reservation when we went and I think they're still required and tough to get. You might be able to do a walk up if you go when they first open, but if this is a "must do" I wouldn't count on that.Is a reservation required for the lounge? Or is similar to nomad lounge/tiffins in AK
The lounge has (next to impossible) reservations. But apparently the bar has 8-10 stools that are walk up.Is a reservation required for the lounge? Or is similar to nomad lounge/tiffins in AK
Was going to say the same thing. We went to Space 220 Lounge after the marathon. We had done the Restaurant once and thought it was way too overpriced for what it was worth, we'll never go back. At the Lounge, you can still order the same food items from the restaurant menu but you can order less and not pay for the prix fixe full meal.
I totally feel this. I essentially did not train for my six races, and DL was such a letdown logistically. I was a little ::meh:: at the end of it all, especially with nobody there to celebrate with. I was longing for our DATW the week before!I know we talk about races being a celebration of your training, and maybe that's what it really boiled down to; there wasn't really training to celebrate. I just did it. And for me, this is kind of a dangerous thing to know; I can definitely see it opening up the door to me making excuses in future training programs because I was able to get away with what I did this year. I'm still trying to unpack it.
It never is.but dang it's just not long enough