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Any Runners? (10K or marathon)

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MililaniBuckeye said:
That's a 4:34 per mile pace for 26.2 miles. Those of you who may have run track before or are familiar with track, that pace equates to running a 440-yard dash in 1:08 and doing that almost 105 times non-stop. How in the fuck is that even remotely humanly possible?
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Not a runner by any stretch of the imagination (most i’ve ever ran straight was a Mile ... and that wasn’t until my mid 30s) but the fact that the dude looked like he still have gas left in the tank after that is absolutely insane.

I had pleasure of meeting a man from Kenya who is on Nike’s payroll but travels around and does his own thing, he is a marathon runner. I asked him about the 2Hr marathon and he said it was a matter of when not if. He has run as both a pacer and a “lead” its interesting the tactics and the mental game these guy play with each other... talking about setting a blistering pace just to demoralize folks...
 
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In more news, this morning, a few days back from a two week vacation that involved a fair amount of gluttony, I casually lumbered through an unofficial 10K (distance tracked on my phone) at a 9:30 pace. I did get the pleasure of nearly being run over by a car and then watching the driver loudly threaten to shoot another driver in the face for, apparently, the offense of also occupying a portion of the roadway.
 
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‘Iron Cowboy’ set to complete 100 Ironman triathlons in 100 consecutive days

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James Lawrence, also known as the “Iron Cowboy,” is just hours away from his 100th completion of a task that most people couldn’t or wouldn’t do even once.

On Tuesday evening, Lawrence will cross the finish line for the final time as part of Conquer 100, a self-imposed challenge of completing an entire Ironman triathlon everyday for 100 days straight.

By the way, in case you didn’t know, an Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile long swim, a 112 mile long bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run.

“I am absolutely relieved and can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Lawrence told ABC4 via email last week after his 95th lap. “It’s now the time to start counting down.”

Accomplishing astounding feats of physical endurance is nothing new to Lawrence. In 2015, he achieved international fame for completing 50 Ironman triathlons in all 50 U.S. states in 50 consecutive days. That monumental feat, along with his fondness for the outdoors and his rugged, Western look and lifestyle, earned him the nickname, the “Iron Cowboy.”

His website states that after wrapping up the 50 triathlons six years ago, he rode his mountain bike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, ran 235 miles across the length of Greece, and continued to participate and race in triathlons around the globe.

The idea for the Conquer 100 came as a way to challenge himself even further. It’s also for a good cause. Partnering with Operation Underground Railroad, James’ team has helped to raise awareness and of thousands of dollars in the efforts against human trafficking.

While the father of five is clearly devoted to the mission, the physical toll of completing an Ironman everyday for over three months is still very much in play.

Lawrence begins each day with his swim at the Lindon Aquatics Center, where it takes him about an hour and a half to complete the 2.4 mile long dip. After a quick shower and change, he hops on his bike and rides down by Payson and back up to the Mount Timpanogos area before returning to his pad in Lindon. That 112.21 mile loop takes about six hours and 45 minutes. After another 30-minute break, Lawrence heads out to finish his day with a brisk five hour run to complete the day with an entire marathon.

Then it’s back home for a massage, additional treatment, and well-needed rest.

Wash, rinse, and repeat for 100 straight days.

Entire article: https://www.abc4.com/news/digital-e...0-ironman-triathlons-in-100-consecutive-days/
 
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bukIpower said:
Depends, can I drive?
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I'm a bigger dude with a crippling beer habit.... I ride my bike about 2000 miles a year, and mostly (obviously not last year) those miles are concentrated in A. the summer, and B. as a tuneup to survive events with friends that are much better bike riders than me. So, I'm not saying I'm awesome or anything, I'm too heavy and most of my workout time is swimming...

I point all this out because I had a boss that when I took time off from work (or talked about it at workd) for 2.5 years assumed I meant motorcycle...
 
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Zem said:
Good luck to all runners this weekend in C-bus. I will be in the half. If you're not running, come out and cheer! It's the only thing going on in town with COSI being between exhibits, the Buckeyes off,...
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Have a great race and thanks for reminding me to not go downtown!
 
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MililaniBuckeye said:
That's a 4:34 per mile pace for 26.2 miles. Those of you who may have run track before or are familiar with track, that pace equates to running a 440-yard dash in 1:08 and doing that almost 105 times non-stop. How in the fuck is that even remotely humanly possible?
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When I ran track in high school I remember breaking the sub 5 minute mark in the mile was quite an achievement. The best I ever ran was a 4:47. I couldn't even imagine running a marathon at that pace. My best 440 was about a 52.
 
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