Donovan Rebbechi <
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> In article <
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>> "SwStudio" <
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>> After last week's recovery week, this week was a good one. Sunday's 10- miler was during heavy
>> rain, winds 15 - 20 MPH, temps in the low 30s. Apparently, none of my running apparel is suited
>> for this combination of rain, wind, and temperature. My pants and gloves were soaked. My fingers
>> were numb. After that run, I thought about getting some gear for this situation. However, this
>> doesn't occur that often here in Atlanta, so maybe I'll just wait for some bargains. I'd
>> appreciate any input on this.
>
> I've never worn "rainpants" and I don't think they're necessary. Your best bet for the rain is a
> pair of lightweight fitted tights. These don't absorb that much water, and because they stay close
> to your body, you don't get cold wet fabric slapping your legs. Of course they don't insulate a
> whole lot, but you don't need much insulation when it's that warm.
>
> As for tops: you can get always get shell jackets cheaply online.
The jacket wasn't a problem, just my thighs and fingers. Maybe this summer I can pick up some "cold-
wet" gear on sale. It doesn't happen often enough to warrant running out and buying stuff now.
However, wet and just above freezing is a ***** to run in.
>> I've now achieved my weight goal of 175 (2 weeks ahead of schedule). I was 245 in June. According
>> to Bob Glover's book, I should be in the 160s. I'm not sure if that is something I should be
>> shooting for or not.
>
> Bob Glover's numbers are guidelines for performance running. There is some individual variation.
> Some people may end up a little heavier, some may end up quite a bit lighter (e.g. David, the
> maintainer of this thread is very light).
When I was in college in the early 80s, I was lifting weights. At that time I probably put on 20
pounds of muscle. Of course that was 20 years ago, but I still have some added bulk in my upper
body. This is really just bulk now, because it is not advantageous for distance running. So I can
place myself in Glover's "Basic Competitor/Large Frame" category, which at 5'11" is 159 - 179.
>> Maybe I should have my body fat percentage checked before I try to lose more weight.
>
> Are you doing any other exercise besides running ? If you're lifting weights, this can potentially
> cause you to gain extra bulk which may push you a little over the "ideal" performance weight.
> Otherwise, the milage should bring your weight down.
>
> As far as body fat is concerned -- unless you have popup veins all over the place, you can afford
> to lose more.
Not all over place, just one. But I get your drift. Does it matter if I can count my ribs. ;-)
>> The comments at work, such as "Phil, you're going to disappear," "Phil, you're shrinking away to
>> nothing," "Phil, are you OK?" "Phil, are you still trying to lose?" "Phil, you're going to dry up
>> and blow away." "Who are you and what did you do with Phil?" are becoming annoying, but I'm
>> trying to smile.
>
> Congratulations! When you get these sorts of comments, it means that you're doing something right!
> It sounds like you're handling it well.
Especially since I don't see everyone every day. I have to prepare myself for what they may say. I
try to have fun with it.
>> I am seriously considering running the Chicago Marathon in June (it would be my 5th, but I
>> haven't run one since '99). I have Pete Pfitzinger's book "Advanced Marathoning." In there they
>> have several schedules, one of which looks like it might be suitable for me. It consists of a 24-
>> week program that peaks at 55 MPW, 1 or 2 speed days per week, long runs up to 20 miles. Based on
>> my current progress, I could easily start week 1 of the program within a month. However, April
>> 25th would be 24 weeks away from Chicago's marathon date. So I could either maintain a holding
>> pattern or keep progressing and increase the difficulty of the 24-week program. I'm leaning
>> towards the former, since I don't want to increase my chances of injury and never make it to the
>> starting line. Comments?
>
> You can't ramp up milage that much in a month. If your milage has been stable recently, you could
> add another 5mpw or so for this month. But I think your intuition that 1 month isn't long enough
> to take it up a level is correct.
The program wouldn't start until the end of April. I'm on pace now to surpass the starting point of
that program. That's why I was thinking of holding it where I am. Maybe a little more mileage with
occassional speed work.
-Phil