Comments on The Internal Pigdog: Return of the Pigdog, Indy Edition

Wait, I have a sprinter's build? I think you mean ...

2007-11-28T12:53:00.000-05:00

Wait, I have a sprinter's build? I think you mean I'm carrying a little extra weight for a distance runner. Very true. When I ran 3:01 two years ago, I was 10 pounds lighter.

I didn't train very scientifically for Indy. I don't think an 18-miler at near race pace three weeks out is too much. My problems weren't from being overtrained, which I've done, but mostly just from a bad day (upset stomach) and poor pacing. I could be wrong, who knows.

Your marathon goal was 7:15 and you ran 18 miles @...

2007-11-28T11:15:00.000-05:00

Your marathon goal was 7:15 and you ran 18 miles @ 7:08 three weeks out? Do you think you could have left your marathon on that course?

Everyone is different, of course, and I am not saying you are doing this, but when I was coaching, I noticed that as runners became more competitive (particularly those with a sprinters build, like you) they started to disrespect the taper. Just something to keep in mind.

dana,i probably did go out a little too fast. but ...

2007-11-27T21:11:00.000-05:00

dana,
i probably did go out a little too fast. but i was in shape to run about a 3:10, i'd guess. I ran an 18-mile race three weeks before Indy in 2:07, or a 7:08 pace with a 6:50 last mile. I wasn't super-duper fit, but I wasn't totally out of shape.

Brian, Another thought on your Indy times. I am cu...

2007-11-27T12:51:00.000-05:00

Brian,

Another thought on your Indy times. I am curious as to what your long-run pace/time on feet was during training?

The drop off towards the end could be an indicator that you are going too fast on your long runs. (wicked common with runners of your level--i don't have that problem).

As I'm sure you know, your "time on feet" for your long run should be close to your projected 26.2 race time.