A running goal I'd long thought was crazy was also one I couldn't get out of my mind. And with no races to give my training purpose, I decided to go for it -- and expanded my idea of what was possible.
Feb 17, 2021Liked by Terrell Johnson, Carissa Liebowitz
One more thought. I assume most people on this site are in pretty good shape. Think about this... How far could you run, walk, and even crawl if you had to. I've ready stories about how far lost people have traveled before they've been rescued. We're not talking speed but distance. Think about that on your next long run...
Yes!! This is definitely one of those things that I think we are often more capable than we think. If we think back to the first time we tried to a certain distance (5k, 10k, etc), it seemed like a big scary goal at the time. But then those distances might became a daily run or even a warmup!
We often think we're pushing our limits in training and races, but when faced with actual survival, just imagine how far you'd be willing to keep moving.
Great question, Steve! A friend of mine told me once about someone he worked with, who joined a group one weekend to see how far they could run without stopping. (This was many years ago!) My friend's friend told my friend he got to 77 miles, and that was all he could do.
Feb 17, 2021Liked by Terrell Johnson, Carissa Liebowitz
I've pushed myself but that's over the top. But, people have done crazier things that weren't in as good a shape. Ten years ago, my wife and three friends, did the Relay For Life. My dad passed that year and I got 24 businesses to pledge so much a mile. I ran/walked from 5:30am until midnight. My feet were trashed. That's when I realized that walking is harder on your feet than jogging. I raised over $5000 but realized that if you want it bad enough, there is nothing you can't do... within reason that is... LOL
Feb 17, 2021Liked by Terrell Johnson, Carissa Liebowitz
And now is the real question - can you share the detailed training plan to run 100 miles a week? Lol I guess I might start planning for it to run it in April or May when my teaching gives me a break... :)
Of course! I make my training logs public so maybe someone else can find use in them. Feel free to message me with questions. I'm on IG @quadracool or FB as Carissa Liebowitz.
Feb 17, 2021Liked by Terrell Johnson, Carissa Liebowitz
I absolutely admire the ability to run 100 miles per month, no doubts here. And I agree about achieving such goal - seriously, it’s great. I did run/walk about 7 miles every day last summer to finish 1000 km virtual Tennessee. But I didn’t have to work every day - with other responsibilities and time restrictions it’s just hard to do. It’s inspiring to read though. Thank you!
Feb 18, 2021Liked by Terrell Johnson, Carissa Liebowitz
I agree with everyone, very inspiring! As I read your story I felt a (faint) crack in my mental wall that ruled out marathons as a goal.
While I'm not sure I can do it, perhaps you just lent me enough of your courage to try 26.2. Living in the Boston area I deeply admire all those souls who run Boston...perhaps my next goal is to see how close I can come to a BQ (I don't expect to actually attain a BQ, just might be fun to run one of the local qualifying races.) Thanks for helping us all think beyond our mental borders!!
Hi Helenn! I did some speedwork leading up to the big week, but usually only 10% of my total time run for the week. Plenty of people accomplish the 100-mile week doing doubles, but my schedule is often too crazy to take a break during the day so I did mine all as single runs.
Feel free to peek at my training log on Google Docs below and let me know if I can provide any other insights!
One more thought. I assume most people on this site are in pretty good shape. Think about this... How far could you run, walk, and even crawl if you had to. I've ready stories about how far lost people have traveled before they've been rescued. We're not talking speed but distance. Think about that on your next long run...
Yes!! This is definitely one of those things that I think we are often more capable than we think. If we think back to the first time we tried to a certain distance (5k, 10k, etc), it seemed like a big scary goal at the time. But then those distances might became a daily run or even a warmup!
We often think we're pushing our limits in training and races, but when faced with actual survival, just imagine how far you'd be willing to keep moving.
Great question, Steve! A friend of mine told me once about someone he worked with, who joined a group one weekend to see how far they could run without stopping. (This was many years ago!) My friend's friend told my friend he got to 77 miles, and that was all he could do.
It's interesting to read about all the different goals people have without races (or very many of them, anyway). Gets the creative juices flowing.
I've pushed myself but that's over the top. But, people have done crazier things that weren't in as good a shape. Ten years ago, my wife and three friends, did the Relay For Life. My dad passed that year and I got 24 businesses to pledge so much a mile. I ran/walked from 5:30am until midnight. My feet were trashed. That's when I realized that walking is harder on your feet than jogging. I raised over $5000 but realized that if you want it bad enough, there is nothing you can't do... within reason that is... LOL
And now is the real question - can you share the detailed training plan to run 100 miles a week? Lol I guess I might start planning for it to run it in April or May when my teaching gives me a break... :)
Of course! I make my training logs public so maybe someone else can find use in them. Feel free to message me with questions. I'm on IG @quadracool or FB as Carissa Liebowitz.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19k_cLhTtTPZnGOGvr62RUkvw8rtl3RZPHhZhH8yFeK0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Great question! Let me ping Carissa and see if she can chime in.
I absolutely admire the ability to run 100 miles per month, no doubts here. And I agree about achieving such goal - seriously, it’s great. I did run/walk about 7 miles every day last summer to finish 1000 km virtual Tennessee. But I didn’t have to work every day - with other responsibilities and time restrictions it’s just hard to do. It’s inspiring to read though. Thank you!
I meant 100 miles a week - sorry!
I agree with everyone, very inspiring! As I read your story I felt a (faint) crack in my mental wall that ruled out marathons as a goal.
While I'm not sure I can do it, perhaps you just lent me enough of your courage to try 26.2. Living in the Boston area I deeply admire all those souls who run Boston...perhaps my next goal is to see how close I can come to a BQ (I don't expect to actually attain a BQ, just might be fun to run one of the local qualifying races.) Thanks for helping us all think beyond our mental borders!!
Love this! Very inspiring. Gets me thinking about some goals for the future . . . Thank you!!!
Love this story Carissa!
Hi Helenn! I did some speedwork leading up to the big week, but usually only 10% of my total time run for the week. Plenty of people accomplish the 100-mile week doing doubles, but my schedule is often too crazy to take a break during the day so I did mine all as single runs.
Feel free to peek at my training log on Google Docs below and let me know if I can provide any other insights!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19k_cLhTtTPZnGOGvr62RUkvw8rtl3RZPHhZhH8yFeK0/edit?usp=drivesdk