GBohannon wrote:
mousey mousekewitz wrote:
I'm not training for any racing since I had kids, BROhannon. not important to me. I was a mid distance guy anyway like I said, and the half marathon / marathon training was never interesting to me. Running 5k-42k pace just wasn't that fun for me.
Let's say you won the marathon challenge race you suggested. Congrats and good luck on being a mid 2:20's runner. That's really fast but, unfortunately, it's right there in no-mans land and pretty much means nothing to anyone but other Letsrunners. Way above average, but slower than elites or the possibility of a career as a runner...
I'll happily challenge you to a 800m or shorter race and "destroy you"though if you'd like to keep the challenge alive.
I appreciate the semi-lighthearted response as I was being over the top on purpose (I assume that was clear). 800m? If you are near Michigan, I could be talked into that. Full disclosure - I regularly split sub 2:00 in HS (never ran the open, but did lead off the relay) and will train hard for speed if we set this up, so you will need to be at least somewhat fit if you plan to destroy me. Granted, I won’t touch 48/1:51, but expect a 1:57ish type challenger.
Long story short, mileage is king,
haha. this is classic midwestern behaviour. Puff up chests and then be nice to each other when confrontation occurs. see my handle name, lol
What are you, in your 20's?! 1:57! i'm mid-thirties and it would take a lot for me to start up (currently running 10 miles a week) I'd need at least 6-8 months to get back into that type of pain cave training. I'm naturally, very quick
I live on the West coast, but am from Wisconsin
mileage has never been king for me. mileage gives me anemia and injuries.