VALHALLA wrote:
Dev, sorry for the late reply to this.
my running consisted of quicker than IM pace running. i trained at my half-marathon pace or quicker during my runs. this typically works out to being ~6 min/mile pace.
similar to my indoor cycling workouts using TrainerRoad, i was trying to apply a similar concept with running -- raise the fitness ceiling through high-than-race-pace-intensity during workouts. i am a fairly efficient runner so injury wasn't too much of a concern as i was getting in plenty of recovery between sessions.
also....i did take your suggestion of walking more often to heart. our dogs got some longer than usual walks the past few months:)
LF
So basically you got fitter dogs as a result of your IM Texas "base training" that is not "counted" in your 9 hours per week LOL! We're calling BS on your 9 hours. Sounds more like 9 hours of intensity training and 6-7 hours of super low base level exercise with the dogs. Glad you got all your walking quota out of your system before race day and you stuck to running 7:30ish miles all day!