Topic: Run/Walk method for IM races
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Patrick
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08/28/2006 Total Posts: 79
5.7 Years Ago
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I'm training for IMAZ in November and have been reading about the run/walk method for the run protion. It suggests that you run for 9min fast walk for :30sec. I've done a few marathons and some 1/2 IM and have never tried this method. My best time for a marathon is 3:34 and for the 1/2 IM is 5:13 but with the IM being a totlly different ball game I've been thinking about it.
Has anyone every tried this method for an IM or a marathon and how did it work for you. They say it's a great way to keep you at a steady pace for the whole race and you don't have pace fading.
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Re: Run/Walk method for IM races
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Sarah
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05/25/2006 Total Posts: 37
5.7 Years Ago
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Hey Pat,
This is interesting. I think I might throw it out on my blog too and see what people say. Do you mind?
I would be curious to see what people think...
SEE YOU TOMORROW, YEAH!!
:D
S
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Re: Run/Walk method for IM races
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CafeLA
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08/20/2006 Total Posts: 53
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I don't have anything official but I have also heard of the idea of "walking" through aid stations. I did this at Vineman and it seemed to work well, especially since the aid stations were every 2 miles. So I would run to the station, start to walk as I took in liquids and then I would start back up at the last garbage can. Not only did I get a small break from running but I also got a lot more fluids that way.
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Re: Re: Run/Walk method for IM races
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Patrick
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08/28/2006 Total Posts: 79
5.7 Years Ago
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Thanks for the advice. The more i read about it the more i like the idea. The only thing that i'm reading that is a little different from what i'm hearing is that when you start to walk you should keep your arms swinging like you are running and should be a quick walk. this way it keeps you mind/body in the running mode but gives your body a rest.
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