Running, Anyone...?

**OldLarry** · 11-07-2016, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Big Steve

Good work Old Larry. Is that chip time?

Yes-

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 11-09-2016, 05:27 PM

Posted this is the "How to get into good physical shape" thread, but there is much less bullshit here:

Did a lactate threshold test yesterday (Friel's 30 minute running test). It was by far my highest result in the 4 times I've done the test, up 8 bpm from last time. Some factors that might have influenced this result:

I'm living at about 5,400' instead of 60.'
I've been doing fewer, but longer runs with much more vertical. About the same number of hours per week on average.
I've been climbing (mostly in a gym) more and lifting less. Climbing recovery seems to interfere less with running.
I lost 15 pounds.

My question is, am just fitter, or is there some relationship between altitude an lactate threshold heart rate? Anybody have any ideas what's going on? I want to make sure I keep what's working. Thanks.

**WWCD** · 11-09-2016, 05:55 PM

Biggest difference is probably the weight.

**hutash** · 11-09-2016, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

I couldn't do Guinness for an empty stomach at 2pm.
I chickened out.

How can I tell you are not Irish

**nutmegchoi** · 11-09-2016, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by hutash

How can I tell you are not Irish

What gave??!!
Can't be my brown hair??!!

I'm working on it!!!

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 11-22-2016, 10:28 AM

Did the Boulder Skyline Traverse yesterday:

Looking west from South Boulder Peak:

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Looking North toward Green Mountain from Bear Peak:

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Boulder from Bear Peak:

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Summit of Green

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Un-summit of Flagstaff

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Red Rocks

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Sanitas

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**nutmegchoi** · 11-22-2016, 10:31 AM

Gorgeous!
I LOVE trail running.
How long was the route?

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 11-22-2016, 11:03 AM

^^^ 16 miles, 6150' uphill, 4900' downhill.

**nutmegchoi** · 11-22-2016, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

^^^ 16 miles, 6150' uphill, 4900' downhill.

Jesus.
16 miles trail is no joke.
With that kinda elevation gain & loss?
Well done, sir!

**OldLarry** · 11-27-2016, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

^^^ 16 miles, 6150' uphill, 4900' downhill.

Fackin-eh! Nice work all around! Have only just started to stop for pics on long runs myself- not that I have any instinct or taller at it...

**nutmegchoi** · 12-08-2016, 11:21 PM

Got in to run NYC Half!
10 week training starts on January 9th, race day March 19th!!
Excited to get back in routines and Sunday long runs.
First off, don't get hurt at the mountain.

**::: :::** · 12-08-2016, 11:28 PM

Congrats!

**nutmegchoi** · 12-08-2016, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Congrats!

Thank you!
It's my second NYC Half and 6th half marathon.
Now I need to get into Chicago Marathon!!

**::: :::** · 12-08-2016, 11:40 PM

Is that lottery or a qualifying time?

**nutmegchoi** · 12-08-2016, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Is that lottery or a qualifying time?

It's lottery.
Or you could run for a charity and raise funds.

This race means a lot to me because this was the race gave me a confidence to run a full marathon.
My first half was so hard I couldn't dare to think to run another half to complete a full marathon.
Then this race came along and gave me a glimpse of hope.
Is is so special to run down Times Square with no traffic and finish at the World Trade Center.

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**::: :::** · 12-08-2016, 11:55 PM

It's pretty inspirational to just watch all that humanity running by too...so many different shapes, ages & fitnesses, all out doing it...good stuff

Glad you're psyched about it!

**nutmegchoi** · 12-09-2016, 12:06 AM

It really is.
I trained NYC marathon with a lady who's in her late 70's and she runs several marathons a year.
I wish I could be like her in... crap... 30 years.

**Cruiser** · 12-12-2016, 11:09 AM

Such a nice morning yesterday. I only had time get out for about an hour but it sure was an hour well spent.

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**nutmegchoi** · 12-13-2016, 07:24 AM

I never win anything, but lately my lottery game is super strong!
2017 Chicago, here I come!!

**2bjenny** · 12-13-2016, 07:44 AM

Congratulations!

I've been able to squeeze in short runs a few times a week after work. As soon as the livestock is done grazing and the snow starts to pile up, we will have to switch to xc skiing.

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**nutmegchoi** · 12-13-2016, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by flowing alpy

Stay Young Choi:-)

No joke, that's how I introduce myself sometimes.
It's easier to teach people how to pronounce my name "S~Taeyoung without S!" . lol

**nutmegchoi** · 12-13-2016, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by 2bjenny

Congratulations!

I've been able to squeeze in short runs a few times a week after work. As soon as the livestock is done grazing and the snow starts to pile up, we will have to switch to xc skiing.

Thank you!!!

I always wanted to try XC ski, but never got a chance.
I should've done it when I lived in Minnesota.

**hutash** · 12-13-2016, 10:25 AM

Aren't you living on the east coast? Tons of great xc there, in fact it beats the snot out of downhill most of the time.

**nutmegchoi** · 12-13-2016, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by hutash

Aren't you living on the east coast? Tons of great xc there, in fact it beats the snot out of downhill most of the time.

I do, but I live in NYC metro area.
For me to go XC skiing would be just as trouble to go snowboarding.

**2bjenny** · 12-13-2016, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

I do, but I live in NYC metro area.
For me to go XC skiing would be just as trouble to go snowboarding.

Some friends of mine back in MA introduced me to xc skiing. I lived in the metro west area outside Boston. There was a lot of good xc skiing within an easy 15-20 min drive from my apartment. I've been spoiled here, when there's enough snow. I just out go out the front door.