I ran the Colorado Marathon, which was 18 miles downhill, then one fat uphill, then flat. And it trashed my quads. It was like my legs didn't remember how to GO on a flat surface after all that. taratru was there, but she left me in the dust.
You know what - I lie. I do remember it "feeling" downhill for the first 12-14 miles, then it flattened out. The highway overpass at mile 25 has wrecked my perception of the course I think .
I'm pretty sure grk2012 kicked my ass in that one.
My quads were pretty bad the next couple of days, but my issues with that race had more to do with fueling than the downhill. The half was AWESOME. 6.5 miles of down, one big hill, then flat. Loved.
The IMS had about 200 feet of drop in the first 4 miles or so, which was great. Over, done, and the result of running from west to east was that it *felt* downhill, even though it was just flat. Except that fucking overpass at 25.5. Who DOES THAT? Amirite, kams?
That Shiprock looks awesome! The downhill running doesn't bother you until you get on flat land again, and that drop never levels out. You won't want to die until the next day. I'd be more worried about being in the damn NM sun that long, cuz there ain't a damn bit of shade in Shiprock.
I'll be doing the Colorado (half) marathon in May. Suddenly running all downhill doesn't sound very good.
only the first half of the half is and it's not nearly as dramatic a drop as the full. You'll be fine. We'll go run some of the course before next May.
My running group doesn't start runs until 7am, even at this time of year. I am slowly getting used to it, but the sun is a bastard. I do ok with a visor and my huge sunglasses though.
Of course I am talking to you! Remember when you were a little kid and you would run downhill so fast that you would almost lose control of your legs? Just do that! You would totally get it.
Of course I am talking to you! Remember when you were a little kid and you would run downhill so fast that you would almost lose control of your legs? Just do that! You would totally get it.
Lol you're the best.
It's like running barefoot down a hotel hallway. SO FAST, MA!!! IM SO FAST!
Ugh, St. Louis is terrible for humidity. Hopefully you will adjust quickly when you get to DC.
How is the drive going?
On the first day we heard a rattling sound for about 300 miles, but couldn't figure out what it was...and then realized later that the loud cracking sound we heard was our license plate flying off somewhere along the 40 in Oklahoma. I'm surprised we've made it for a couple days now without getting pulled over. Otherwise, we're just chugging along. How's the iron? Do you get to go back to the doc to get cleared for exercise soon?
Ugh, St. Louis is terrible for humidity. Hopefully you will adjust quickly when you get to DC.
How is the drive going?
On the first day we heard a rattling sound for about 300 miles, but couldn't figure out what it was...and then realized later that the loud cracking sound we heard was our license plate flying off somewhere along the 40 in Oklahoma. I'm surprised we've made it for a couple days now without getting pulled over. Otherwise, we're just chugging along. How's the iron? Do you get to go back to the doc to get cleared for exercise soon?
OMG! What are the chances of that!
Iron is going ok, I think my system is adapting to it.
I have my next appt on the 30th, but I might start easing back in if I feel better before then. Nothing crazy, just a little activity.
Steamtown has a huge net loss of elevation. You have to train specifically for that. The downhill part was fine, but the huge hill at mile 25.5 was just mean!
Steamtown has a huge net loss of elevation. You have to train specifically for that. The downhill part was fine, but the huge hill at mile 25.5 was just mean!
I've done two with net downhills (Steamtown and Boston). Both had most of the downhill portions in the first half, so you need to pace yourself in order to not trash your quads. I loved the courses and vastly prefer them to flat courses. I train in the hills (with a stroller) so I think that helps. Strength training is a good idea too.