A. two hours, two/three times a year
B. four years
C. self
D. not really
run 1.5 hours every week 9 months out of the year
A: One 20mi run, 2 18milers, 2 16milers. I went more by distance than time!
B: 6 yrs or so
C: Self
D: Ran CC and track in High School. Not good enough for the major college I went to.
A. the time you spend on your longest runs when training for an IM (e.g 2 hrs, 3 hrs. - 3.5 hrs?).
2 -3 Hrs
B. How long in the sport
3 yrs / 25 yrs running and cycling
C. Self coached or hired coach
Hired a coach and was the single best decision I made. Still using the same coach and improving year over year.
D. Running background or not
Yes - 5k - Marathon distance
A. 2:30
B. 21 years
C. Self
D. Yes
A. 21 miles/2:30-35
B. 3 years
C. Self but seeking advice from the wise
D. 1 year run focus
E. 3:18-19 at IMLP
A. 2.5h (20 miles) do 6-7 quite close to the race. Do lots of 1.5 - 2h year round.
B. 5 years.
C. First self coached now coach (free).
D. Been running my hole life, but maybe 10-20 miles / w before.
E. IM PB, 3:17 at IM Germany -06.
I’ll play
2005: IMLP
A: 2 x 20 Miles or +/- 2:45ish
B: 6 Years
C: Self Coached
D: Not a “background” but I love distance running.
E: 3:57
2006: IMLP
A: 2 x 22 Miles or +/- 3:00
B: 7 Years
C: Hired Coach
D: See above
E: 3:48
a. 3 hour timed run (not distance) 2x prior to an Ironman.
b. 2.5 years, five Ironmans.
c. Self-coached.
d. No running background prior to taking up triathlon 2.5 years ago.
A. Longest was 2:45, several in the 2:15-2:30 range
B. 3 yrs
C. Self-coached
D. Avid recreational runner for 15 years
E(xtra credit). 4:18 IM run (this was just under my goal)
Awesome folks - THANKS No time now, but I’ll summarize the result and post tonight or tomorrow
Thanks for keeping it clean!
I don’t want to start a debate on 3 hrs vs. 2.5, etc. - just looking for some data:
A. the time you spend on your longest runs when training for an IM (e.g 2 hrs, 3 hrs. - 3.5 hrs?).
B. How long in the sport
C. Self coached or hired coach
D. Running background or not