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- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Simulator Workout
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2236
Simulator Workout
I coach a talented female athlete that would like to qualify for New Balance in 2 mile. She is close to the 10:48 standard according to her 5k XC times. Indoor meets are few and far between for us and a target meet in mid January isn't going to work out, but I'd like a nice hard effort. I know that ...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:35 am
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Indoor/Outdoor Track Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2226
Indoor/Outdoor Track Question
I have a HS track athlete who just finished her XC season last week at Footlocker. She finished top 5 in state and had good placing at Footlocker. I've mandated two weeks off, which she is ready for. There are a few indoor meets in Feb that, of course, she'd like to run and do well in. In being a re...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:17 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Stress fracture?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2665
Re: Stress fracture?
Not sure if you've gotten diagnosis or if injury has gotten better. I coached a HS athlete who was diagnosed with stress reaction, which from what I understand really isn't a diagnosis. She was out 5 weeks, but her soreness on shin was on the inside and it was a certain nickel size spot that was sor...
- Sun May 20, 2018 3:58 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Icing/Racing in hot temps
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7746
Icing/Racing in hot temps
I have several athletes racing in the State Championships this coming week here in the South. As very hot (89F) temps are expected with high humidity, I was wondering if anyone had any information on the benefits (psychological or performance) as to icing your neck prior to racing.
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- Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:06 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Big Jump in Paces
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3329
Re: Big Jump in Paces
Thanks, she did run the 3200m later in the meet and ran 11:15, again, by herself. She is more of a speedster so, for now, I think the paces for 3200m are a accurate (CV based on 1600m=5:40 to 5:47 and 3200m=5:58 to 6:06).
- Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Big Jump in Paces
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3329
Big Jump in Paces
I have a female HS athlete who went from 5:18.7 (05/2017) to 5:04.3 (03/2018). Of course, the adjustments from the pacing charts increased greatly. We've done one workout (CV) at new paces, but she seemed to struggle a bit and it seemed harder than actual CV pace should be. Should I re-adjust the pa...
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Advice for training paces
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8549
Advice for training paces
I have a limited coaching background, but more with emphasis on half marathon and up. I will be coaching a group of distance athletes at our local high school (800m to 3200m). One of the athletes has a chance to be a state contender in the 800m. Last year she opened up with a 2:18 (indoors), but nev...
- Fri May 27, 2016 8:52 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Marathon Training in Summer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6629
Re: Marathon Training in Summer
Thanks for the post. I will try that. I have a flexible schedule and may schedule long runs around any cold fronts that move in
. The treadmill may become a good friend and I may split long runs (1/2 on roads and 1/2 on treadmill). Thanks again.

- Thu May 26, 2016 7:56 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Marathon Training in Summer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6629
Marathon Training in Summer
All, I'm looking for advice regarding training for a marathon (in the South) over the summer. I know, not the brightest idea, but I've found a last chance qualifier on 09/10. I've BQed a number of times before and ran Boston in 2015. I thought the "been there - done that" attitude was enough and I w...
- Sat May 02, 2015 5:36 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Boston Marathon
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6351
Re: Boston Marathon
I ran my first Boston on 4/20/15. I had qualified a number of other times, but said that I wouldn't go without my wife. She qualified on her first attempt (ugh!). Going into the race, my training had gone great with only a few small hiccups. Honestly, I wasn't in sub 3 shape, but thought that I coul...
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:52 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Seeking Advice...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5031
Re: Seeking Advice...
Thanks, Tom. 2 hours ago, I had decided to race it, but after reading your response, I have chosen to not race it, as Boston is my main goal. The $75.00 entry fee may have also factored it! 

- Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:05 am
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Seeking Advice...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5031
Re: Seeking Advice...
Tinman, do you think that if I race the HM, it won't allow for ample recovery before the marathon?
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:29 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Seeking Advice...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5031
Seeking Advice...
I will be running the Boston marathon on April 20, 2015. I am in the "meat" of my training now and over the past 6 weeks or so, I have raced a 4 miler (PR), a 10k (solid time and quite happy), and a HM. I didn't run near as well in the HM, but, I feel, that was due to rain and temps around 61F. 61F ...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:57 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis - Help Please
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13382
Re: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis - Help Please
I simply trimmed that small portion off with some scissors.
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:17 pm
- Forum: "Coaching & Training Talk"
- Topic: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis - Help Please
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13382
Re: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis - Help Please
The rear of the shoe that holds your heel and is located near the achilles.