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by **sfwc** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:45 pm UTC

6120.1 + 6.2 = 6126.3

I attach a graph of our overall progress. Each dot corresponds to a page of the thread (this is why the graph is not yet past 6,000 miles: that will happen when we complete this page). The only obvious pattern is that we run more in summer and less in winter.

by **Jumble** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:57 pm UTC

6126.3 + 3.7 = 6130
@sfwc: that's brilliant! Thanks. Is it possible to get the data behind that? I'd be interested to know my personal contribution.

So, seriously, what's the view on running a marathon? I run a half marathon each year and usually run between 1hr 44 - 48'. The step up from doing a regular 8-10 mile Sunday run to a half marathon (with crowds and a bit of an adrenalin boost) isn't much of a problem. However, I don't think I've ever finished a half and thought 'you know, I think I'll go around again!'. I just think the training, fitness and time commitment is at a whole different level, and one I couldn't keep up afterward if I did it. On the other hand, do I want to pass up what be my only chance to run the London Marathon? I'm not getting any younger.

What do you think? Anyone ever run one?

by **gaurwraith** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:05 pm UTC

Most I've ran ever was 25km the other day... (posted it here) I did it because I read somewhere that a rule of thumb for a run is that if you're able to run X distance you're able to run 2X...
I was wondering wether to join a 50km race and that 25km left me feeling sick, like when you're about to catch a cold... so I didn't join.

My uncle, who rans the 50km every year and has done some 100km runs told me probably I was running too fast for me. and that's posibly what happened, I started too fast, the pace I do for my 10k runs (between 40 -45 min 10k) so by the time I hit km 18 I was sucked out of energy and crawled my way to 25 at very much fast walking speed... I mean, pace is something you must completely control when running a longer distance, even if you feel you're going too slow, keep at this or later it will kill you. A podometer would be good idea and set for like 10 mins more each 10 km than you usually do...

I'm no expert though. There are many sites with marathon training plans...
But I don't think those distances are good for the body. My uncle's wife is always angry at him and his friends because she says they end up so worn up and exhausted, even days afterwards...
But doing it once seems like a must

by **Samsoneffect** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:09 pm UTC

6130 + 3.1 = 6133.1

First 5K test of the season is done! Checked in at 26:01. Aiming to beat my PR of 22:42 by the time the snow hits.

by **sfwc** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:44 pm UTC

6133.1 + 8.2 = 6141.3

I've added a few people and the `Bike 10,000 miles' thread to the graph (dots every 10 active posts). I've also attached the spreadsheet I was working with (though I had to export it to excel format to get the file uploaded, which might have changed it a bit).

by **gaurwraith** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:15 pm UTC

great work sfwc! thanks a lot... I now want to run more

by **Jumble** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:53 pm UTC

6141.3 + 3.7 = 6145

That's a great piece of work,Sfwc! From this we conclude that a bunch of blokes on bikes can't catch Liz! Go, Liz!

by **diabolo** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:04 pm UTC

gaurwraith wrote:Would like some graphs and things.. guess it could be done

I didn't really look into graphs and things (yet?), but I got data if anyone wants to play with it...

by **sfwc** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:17 pm UTC

6145 + 3.7 = 6148.7

Thanks for the extra data, and the more refined graph, diabolo. Can you provide it in a format other than tsv?

by **diabolo** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:54 pm UTC

sfwc wrote:Thanks for the extra data, and the more refined graph, diabolo. Can you provide it in a format other than tsv?

You're welcome, which other format(s) would you be interested in (and are we talking only about the file format or also about the structure of the data)?

by **JudeMorrigan** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:18 pm UTC

6148.7 + 8 + 6.2 = 6162.9

by **Save Point** » Tue May 01, 2012 6:58 am UTC

Oooh, that graph is awesome. Sorry I haven't been around. It's finals time. I have clocked in some miles, just haven't had the opportunity to tally them just yet, and my log book is over there right now...*reaches* nope.

by **sfwc** » Tue May 01, 2012 9:40 am UTC

diabolo wrote:which other format(s) would you be interested in

I was going to ask for csv (I don't have a converter), but don't worry about it. I belatedly realised that the conversion is easy enough to do with a `find and replace' tool. I would, however, be interested in a similar dataset for the `Bike 10,000 miles' thread, or (if you want to share it) in the code you used to pull out the data.

by **Samsoneffect** » Thu May 03, 2012 3:15 am UTC

Two more miles in the books today.

6162.9 + 2 = 6164.9

by **JudeMorrigan** » Thu May 03, 2012 12:43 pm UTC

6164.9 + 5.6 + 5 = 6175.5

by **sfwc** » Thu May 03, 2012 5:50 pm UTC

6175.5 + 6.2 = 6181.7

by **Jumble** » Fri May 04, 2012 5:16 am UTC

6181.7 + 6.5 + 4.5 = 6192.7

by **sfwc** » Sat May 05, 2012 1:36 pm UTC

6192.7 + 8.2 = 6200.9

by **Odd_nonposter** » Sat May 05, 2012 6:16 pm UTC

6200.9 + 7 +5 + 3 + 3 +3 = 6221.9

Breaking in some new shoes. The old ones started hurting my calves after two miles.

by **Jumble** » Sun May 06, 2012 8:16 am UTC

6221.9 + 6.5 = 6227.4

Feeling tired and shagged out after a long squawk.

Hello, miss?

by **sfwc** » Mon May 07, 2012 8:48 am UTC

6227.4 + 4.2 = 6231.6

by **JudeMorrigan** » Mon May 07, 2012 12:58 pm UTC

6231.6 + 8.6 + 6.2 = 6246.4

It's amazing just how much better my Monday speedwork goes than my Saturday "long" run. Ah well, I'd planned on spending some time working on base-building after my Memorial Day race anyways.

by **cnjcherokee** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:13 pm UTC

6246.4 + 13.1 = 6259.5
Ran my first half marathon yesterday (new jersey marathon)

by **Samsoneffect** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:00 am UTC

6259.5 + 3.1 + 0.6 = 6263.2

New fastest 5K of the year at 25:37, and a new 1K fast mark of 3:47!

by **Izawwlgood** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:15 am UTC

6263.2 + 4 - 6267.2

by **Jumble** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:18 pm UTC

6267.2 + 6 + 7.8 = 6281

I think I'm pining for the fjords.

@ cnjchrokee: well done! Hell of a first post! How was it?

by **SummerOfHermes** » Wed May 09, 2012 2:53 am UTC

Pining for the FiIIJORDS???

6281+18.25=6299.25

6 miles AM, 12.25 PM run

by **gaurwraith** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:26 am UTC

6281 + 5.1 + 3.5 = 6289.6

by **Samsoneffect** » Wed May 09, 2012 7:03 pm UTC

6289.6 + 2 = 6291.6

by **Save Point** » Thu May 10, 2012 2:30 am UTC

6291.6 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 10 + 6.5 + 7 + 6.5 + 8 + 8 + 7 = 6377.6

Run dump from pre-finals through today.

by **sfwc** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:47 pm UTC

6377.6 + 6.2 = 6383.8

by **Samsoneffect** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:18 pm UTC

6383.8 + 3.1 = 6386.9

5K time: 24:58. New best for 2012, and 2:17 to go for a new PR!

by **Jumble** » Sat May 12, 2012 8:03 am UTC

6386.9 + 7.4 = 6394.3

It's my birthday! (which means I'm now very, very old by the standards of this forum (but still younger than some buildings)).

My wife got me one of the Nike Fuel band gadgets that's just been launched in the UK. Anyone had any experience with this thing? Once I've got it charged and set up the software I'll let you know how it works out.

by **sfwc** » Sat May 12, 2012 5:22 pm UTC

6394.3 + 8.2 = 6402.5

Happy birthday!

by **gaurwraith** » Sat May 12, 2012 9:55 pm UTC

happy birthdaye, jumble!

6402.5 + 4.4 + 6.5 = 6413.4

and heath arrived.. it went straight to summer from winter

by **JudeMorrigan** » Sun May 13, 2012 2:12 pm UTC

6413.4 + 4 + 4.25 + 4.75 + 8 = 6434.4

by **Lopsidation** » Sun May 13, 2012 2:46 pm UTC

6434.4 + 3.1 = 6437.5

Just ran the most horrible 5K of the year. "hill" is only one letter away from "hell".

by **Jumble** » Sun May 13, 2012 4:13 pm UTC

6437.5 + 6 = 6443.5

Thanks for the birthday wishes. Was a great day, it's stopped raining for the first time in 3 months and I got to relax. Ok, back to work....

by **Samsoneffect** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:04 pm UTC

6443.5 + 4.5 = 6448.0

That's my longest run ever!

by **Jumble** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:21 pm UTC

6448.0 + 5 +6 + 4 = 6463.0

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