RJansen77 Leadville Marathon Memorial Run

[mikemalick Profile 14er Peak List (33) 14ers in Winter (2)13er Peak List (31)Trip Reports]

I know it leaves a lot to be desired for purposes of trail run planning, but there is a ton of free stuff out on Runners World magazine's website that goes over training plans, tips, how to get started, pace calculators, etc. If you follow this link you can see all this here: http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,7119,s6-238-0-0-0,00.html

Look down the left side and see all the headings you can click on to get more info on all aspects of training. There is a heading called "Trail Running" as well though I haven't had a chance to look into that one too much yet.

I used this site/tools in the past for Half/Full marathon training years ago in Florida. One really good thing was their "Smart Coach" feature. You can find the link on that site or just go straight here: http://smartcoach.runnersworld.com/smartcoach

The good thing about that is you can create your own training plan. You enter info such as a recent race time/distance (so it knows where you are at), what type of race you are currently training for distance-wise, how hard you want to train, when the race date is, etc. Click the button and it will create a detailed plan for you including what days of the week for rest, which day for your long run/tempo run/cross-train/etc. Again a lot of this is geared towards pure road running so you will certainly want to check out their other links for hill training, trail running and such. At the very least it is a start. The Smart Coach option is one item you do have to register for. That said, the "basic" plan may very well suite all your needs and it is free. The Smart Coach Plus has more features, you can try it for free for 30 days, but then there is a cost. You can see the differences at that link from above.

If anyone knows of resources like these Runners World tools, but better geared towards trail races, post them up.

-Mike

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Other good resources for training

www.irunfar.com (more geared toward ultrarunning, but good tips and advice for trails, nutrition, injury prevention etc.)

www.trailrunnermag.com

Denver Trail Runners has group runs on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. Their website also has links/maps to good running trails near Denver www.denvertrailrunners.org

my advice:
-try to get some running in above 10,000'
-run hills, hills and more hills and establish a run/walk routine that works for you
-practice your nutrition during runs
-don't increase your mileage too fast, especially early in your training or you risk injury

[IkeB Profile 14er Peak List (24) 14ers in Winter (2)13er Peak List (3)]

I will be running the heavy half.

[waynebp Profile 14er Peak List (28) 13er Peak List (2)]

Registered for the Heavy Half

[SummitKathy Profile 14er Peak List (48) 14ers in Winter (2)13er Peak List (2)Trip Reports]

Just incase anyone needed a little bit of extra motivation to R4R.......

The Jansen family (Rob's parents and sister) have already committed to come out in June to see this race. How incredible will it be to see them at the finish!?! So c'mon people!.... sign up to Run for Rob on June 29, 2013!

[Bean Profile Website 14er Peak List (26) 14ers Skied (24)14ers in Winter (7)13er Peak List (5)Trip Reports]

The new year is here, schedules are back to normal after holiday-season madness, and it's time to start getting miles in. A box of 1/2" hex-head sheetmetal screws (about $5 for 100) takes care of the ice and snow excuse.

[madbuck Profile Website 14er Peak List Not Entered Trip Reports]

Good call, but screws on Kinvaras in winter? (Mine get trashed on flat roads in perfectly dry summer weather).
What about the "my feet are cold" excuse?
'Tis the season (IMHO) for beat-up trainers, thick socks, fuzzy hats, and no watch.

Cheers and happy running!

[Bean Profile Website 14er Peak List (26) 14ers Skied (24)14ers in Winter (7)13er Peak List (5)Trip Reports]

Good call, but screws on Kinvaras in winter? (Mine get trashed on flat roads in perfectly dry summer weather).
What about the "my feet are cold" excuse?
'Tis the season (IMHO) for beat-up trainers, thick socks, fuzzy hats, and no watch.

Cheers and happy running!

I don't much care for the Kinvaras (just didn't like the feel, but I won't discount the possibility that their plain white upper biased me against them) and they'd been sitting in the closet for the better part of a year. I never would've worn them again so if they're trashed by spring I'll be fine with that - at least they're being used finally.

Medium-weight wool socks are keeping my feet warm even on 10-15 degree pre-dawn runs. Getting the rest of the layering right is tough, it's way too easy to overdress and end up sweaty despite frigid temps. The GPS watch is mandatory, if for no reason other than showing off how rad I am on Strava.

[Derek Profile Website 14er Peak List (33) 14ers in Winter (5)13er Peak List (59)Trip Reports]

The new year is here, schedules are back to normal after holiday-season madness, and it's time to start getting miles in.

Not joining in the Leadville, but if anyone in the Denver area is interested in joining for "trail/elevation" miles, every Wednesday morning around 7AM I head out to either MathewWinters/Dino Ridge or Green Mountain trails for running. (Location based on how long I plan on going.) Usually 6-8 miles, 750-1250 elevation depending on exact route.

Warning: I'm not fast. But feel free to join me. Sometimes the obligation of meeting someone helps with morning motivation.

--D

[wildlobo71 Profile 14er Peak List (58) 14ers in Winter (8)13er Peak List (31)Trip Reports]

Not joining in the Leadville, but if anyone in the Denver area is interested in joining for "trail/elevation" miles, every Wednesday morning around 7AM I head out to either MathewWinters/Dino Ridge or Green Mountain trails for running. (Location based on how long I plan on going.) Usually 6-8 miles, 750-1250 elevation depending on exact route.

Warning: I'm not fast. But feel free to join me. Sometimes the obligation of meeting someone helps with morning motivation.

--D

I am so new to running I will start by running from my house to your house, watch you get in your car and drive off to your morning run... and run back to my house.

In some circles, that's more of a sprint distance; I'm not shy about my skill set.

[Derek Profile Website 14er Peak List (33) 14ers in Winter (5)13er Peak List (59)Trip Reports]

Not joining in the Leadville, but if anyone in the Denver area is interested in joining for "trail/elevation" miles, every Wednesday morning around 7AM I head out to either MathewWinters/Dino Ridge or Green Mountain trails for running. (Location based on how long I plan on going.) Usually 6-8 miles, 750-1250 elevation depending on exact route.

Warning: I'm not fast. But feel free to join me. Sometimes the obligation of meeting someone helps with morning motivation.

--D

I am so new to running I will start by running from my house to your house, watch you get in your car and drive off to your morning run... and run back to my house.

In some circles, that's more of a sprint distance; I'm not shy about my skill set.

I go by your place at least twice a week headed to Sloans, usually Tuesdays and Sundays. Come on out. I'll bring a boombox playing "Eye of the Tiger" if you want. You have to carry the boombox though...

Come out, Bill


-D

[doggler Profile Website 14er Peak List (57) 14ers in Winter (4)13er Peak List (24)Trip Reports]

I will see what I can do - the San Juan Solstice is the preceding weekend, but last year I bounced back quickly.

Great idea to honor Rob this way.