| Climb | Start | End | Length | Start Elev | End Elev | Avg Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 2 | 4.20 mi | 6.88 mi | 2.67 mi | 715 ft | 1,743 ft | 7.3% |
| Cat 3 | 9.64 mi | 11.26 mi | 1.63 mi | 1,178 ft | 1,740 ft | 6.5% |
| Cat 5 | 17.87 mi | 18.88 mi | 1.01 mi | 946 ft | 1,116 ft | 3.2% |
| Cat 5 | 28.64 mi | 29.29 mi | 0.64 mi | 1,052 ft | 1,129 ft | 2.3% |
| Cat 3 | 31.66 mi | 33.71 mi | 2.05 mi | 1,211 ft | 1,746 ft | 5.0% |
| Cat 2 | 35.69 mi | 39.95 mi | 4.27 mi | 1,357 ft | 2,530 ft | 5.2% |
| Cat 2 | 47.41 mi | 52.79 mi | 5.39 mi | 1,279 ft | 2,244 ft | 3.4% |
| Cat 3 | 55.79 mi | 57.45 mi | 1.66 mi | 1,827 ft | 2,337 ft | 5.8% |
| Cat 5 | 70.01 mi | 70.87 mi | 0.86 mi | 1,116 ft | 1,270 ft | 3.4% |
| Cat 2 | 73.78 mi | 75.54 mi | 1.76 mi | 819 ft | 1,711 ft | 9.6% |
| Cat 2 | 78.89 mi | 82.01 mi | 3.12 mi | 607 ft | 1,576 ft | 5.9% |
| Cat 3 | 87.54 mi | 90.87 mi | 3.33 mi | 943 ft | 1,744 ft | 4.5% |
It looks like the significant climbs are the first and second, and 5-7, with the final 10-12 being shorter but steep. 11 and 12 are both 3 miles.
To train for this, I'm going to shoot for running a 50. If I can do that without walking, I should be good to go for the OD at a slower pace. To run the 50, I will follow a marathon program but with longer long runs. I am using a pace based formula with a loosely structure plan where I do a few key workouts per week with recovery runs in between and 1 day off for total rest. Right now it's 1 hill day (though I may switch this with some speed work just to make the rest of the running feel easier), 1 tempo day, and the long run. I've been following this for 3-4 weeks, and I'm starting to feel the effects. I feel good, and my recovery runs are keeping my hr real low, which indicates growth in my aerobic transport system. My pace on my recovery runs wants to go fast too, and I have to reign it in a little, which is another good sign. My knees are a bit achy due to doing too much too soon (look at my log. In one month I went from 0-35 miles per week; not recommended, though I do have a good base of fitness). 0, 25, 30, 35, 32 (back off week). Tomorrow I will shoot for a 12 or 13 mile long run, maybe foolishly, we'll see. I'll check in tomorrow to see how I feel. I need to beef up my road shoes I think as my nueromas are hurting. Looking for a good road shoe. I'm a bit worried too as to whether my trail shoes have enough cushioning as I think 40% of the OD takes place on fire roads. My man Dean runs in one kind of shoe, regardless of terrain, which I might adopt too. I'm enjoying the loose structure of my training and the simple approach of pace based training as it keeps me from obsessing about hr etc... Seeing the quick adaptations in my body i realize I have wasted lots of training and racing time over the last 5 years having bought into Van Aaken and Maffetone low hr training. It takes too long and is unnecessary. It's a good, albeit very conservative approach to building fitness but I do not have the patience, especially as there are quicker, just as safe, effective means to the same end. All that is to say I want to get a pair of shoes, and stop thinking about them, and just run, wherever my feet take me, road or trail. The 50K and 50 miler will be good tests as to the sufficiency of my current shoes, unless I change before them. We'll see. I have my eyes on a pair of Saucony's but can't find any good reviews on them. I forget the name. I haven't chosen the 50K or 50 miler yet but am looking to the spring, maybe more than one 50 as I need to do one early enough to be able to register for OD, which means I'll have to do a couple to keep my fitness up. Maybe after the official one I'll do a treadmill 50 with the hills in there !!!! That's seems a bit ambitious (read crazy). We'll see. So there is the general plan. Now the trick is to maintain my focus without becoming obsessed, and being consistent. I think my plan is a good one, and I'm stoked to do my first 100. I am getting too old to do well, so I am really focused and honed in on getting as fit as possible to run as much as possible to really give a good effort. Just to finish is not good enough, though I know this is always the first timers goal. I have enough knowledge to know what to do, and heart. It will come down to being mentally disciplined, consistent in my training, and heart. Let the fun begin!
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