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    popvulture
    見習いボス
    Joined: 2 Oct 2018

    Yep, that’s always been my approach. I’d like to get a little longer distance going but keeping it fun and enjoyable (and of course healthy) is always the main goal. I do think overtraining has gotten in my way a bit, as I get sort of addicted to the activity (hello, personality!) and go too many days in a row, burning myself out a bit and hurting my progress. Learning a lot of valuable info about that aspect of it here, so thank y’all for that.

    WTB
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      atm23
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 30 Apr 2014

      @kkibbey23 Thanks so much for the great advice! I'm starting this week!

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        kkibbey23
        Haraki san Prodigy
        Joined: 16 Oct 2013

        @atm23:

        @kkibbey23 Thanks so much for the great advice! I'm starting this week!

        Nice!! Any time🙂 feel free to pm me if you have any more specific stuff. The ultra world is so much fun. You will really like it I’m sure

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          BloodnThunder
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 20 May 2015

          A slow volume build is definitely key as it seriously minimizes overuse injury.  In my opinion it's best to be getting a run in at a minimum 5 days a week to build that callous.  More than a day or two off in a row and the body starts noticeably losing some fitness.  Breaking down weekly mileage goals/increases into small progressions and making an effort to have at least one longer run included weekly is definitely important if you're moving up to HM and Marathon distance.

          The nice thing is it's a very basic sport equipment wise so all you need to pay attention to is your shoes.  Depending on your mechanics you may be able to get away with wearing just about anything without issue or you may need to be really careful about the shoe you pick.  Don't be afraid to try a lot of different models and brands.

          I traded in my running shoes for cycling shoes a few years ago but had spent the prior 15ish years running obscene amounts, and obsessively at that, while racing collegiately and semi-pro post college.  Like others have said, keeping it fun is the number 1 most important thing.  Running is a meat grinder, but there is no better bang for your buck exercise wise, and it is unbelievably satisfying.  I still miss it sometimes but can also attest to how hard it can be on the body if you are really redlining what your body is able to manage, and that mentally can be brutal when injuries creep in.  So keep it fun!

          IG: Shadesofindig0

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            atm23
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            Joined: 30 Apr 2014

            Just finished this week with 18 miles. Looking to do 22 miles this week.

            Got these to decrease the strain on the muscles and knees. They feel pretty good so far.
            https://www.cepcompression.com/collections/mens-compression-calf-sleeves/products/mens-calf-sleeves-3-0

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              henry_david
              Joined: 28 Mar 2016

              Right on, @atm23  😎 Which plan you go with?

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                atm23
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 30 Apr 2014

                It's a custom I made using Excel. Ive referenced a few programs but right now its pretty much a 20% increase each week.

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                  Nik
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                  Cool, hope that works out. I did 13 mile runs on Saturday and Sunday this weekend to get a feel for putting more miles on the legs and it went well. The plans I have been looking at recommend that, probably to get used to running on tired legs.

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                    Nik
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                    Have a new plan from a coach who has me mixing things up more to avoid overuse injury, so now its a long bike on Saturday with a long run Sunday, and this weekend was the first go. 40 miles on the bike yesterday and 20 mile run today. Haven't been biking much so needed to start kind of small, but will work up to it. Still kind of feeling like running 100k seems almost impossible. 3 months from the race, so quite a bit of time to get some more miles on the legs. Ordered a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 5 shoes as my long weekend runs will now be all trail runs to be used to it for the event. Soon will also start doing training runs on the 100k trail. Would be good to get a feel for each section.

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                      Nik
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                      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                      The Serpent 100k done. My friend who's based in NYC had a job in London that meant he could join. We both finished despite difficulties in the middle of the race. I found something in the tank at about mile 47 and finished strong. Was a great experience.

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                        AdamC
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                        @Nkwkfld this is seriously impressive, well done mate!

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                          Nik
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                          Thanks. I managed a pretty good result in the field too. 12th overall, 10th of all men, and 5th in my category of men under 40.

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                            jerkules
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                            Enormous achievement - well done! Hope you stuffed your face afterward.

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                              goosehd
                              Mod Squad
                              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                              I was thinking the same…you burned 2 days worth of calories.  How does your body not crash?

                              Very impressed and huge respect!  Congratulations

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                Dmart
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                Chapeau! That is impressive!

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                                  jerkules
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                                  Just found out that I have a place on the 2023 London Marathon. My work were offering charity places with minimum fundraising pledge needed. Put my name down and got lucky.

                                  I’m absolutely overjoyed. I’ve entered the London Marathon ballot many, many times to no success.

                                  This’ll be my first marathon. I’ve done quite a few half’s, and gone longer distances (~18 miles) under my own steam. Telling myself not to worry about speed and to concentrate on finishing and enjoying. But I’d be lying if I wasn’t hoping for a sub-4 hour result. I’m not naturally fast and more of a plodder, so that’s be a great achievement for me… Will keep update on my progress here.

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                                  • steelworkerS
                                    steelworker
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                                    That's great @jerkules ! Best of luck !

                                    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                    Well, I have others.

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                                      den1mhead
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                                      @steelworker:

                                      That's great @jerkules ! Best of luck !

                                      Seconded - Congrats on securing your place

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                                        Dmart
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                        That’s great. Do you follow a specific training schedule?

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                                        • JeansmanJ
                                          Jeansman
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                                          Joined: 4 May 2014

                                          @jerkules:

                                          Just found out that I have a place on the 2023 London Marathon. My work were offering charity places with minimum fundraising pledge needed. Put my name down and got lucky.

                                          I’m absolutely overjoyed. I’ve entered the London Marathon ballot many, many times to no success.

                                          This’ll be my first marathon. I’ve done quite a few half’s, and gone longer distances (~18 miles) under my own steam. Telling myself not to worry about speed and to concentrate on finishing and enjoying. But I’d be lying if I wasn’t hoping for a sub-4 hour result. I’m not naturally fast and more of a plodder, so that’s be a great achievement for me… Will keep update on my progress here.

                                          Lucky you! I have done it a few times. It gets harder and harder to get in. The easiest way is to qualify for a Good For Age place. Good luck and enjoy!

                                          Battled with my 25 oz, won the war!

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