[Dennis]

<p>This is the 40x40 thread for those who run at least 40 miles per week and are over 40. This is a great motivational thread and free passes are given out generously. If you do run a race and post a RR, I'll try to link it in here.</p>
<p><br><span style="color:#b22222;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><b><span>40x40 for the week:</span></b></span></span><br><b>Dennis -</b> 40 m. - A miracle my knees held up for 40 miles this week.</p>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong><strong>Econo</strong> -</strong> 44.2 m. - Includes a PR in a Half marathon!</div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Paul</strong> - 51.4 m. - 10K race (45:07, new PR, 2nd AG)!</div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Peter</strong> - 40.32 m. - ramping up for Fall marathon.</div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Plugging Along</strong> - 42.6 m. - Includes a LR of 18.6 miles.</div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Rassmussenmp - </strong>73 m. Includes a 22 miles LR.</div>
<p> </p>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#b22222;"><b><span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FREE PASSES:</span></span></b></span></div>
<p><b>Ripvanracer -</b> On the Disabled List for a few weeks.</p>
<p><br><span style="color:#0000cd;"><span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><b>Waiting Update:</b></span></span></span></p>
<p><strong>Dove</strong> - yes, we always pass out free passes.</p>

 

[Plugging Along]

<p>First time posting in 40x40. Ramping up for a fall marathon and my totals are just now getting above 40. Ran 42.5 with 16.2 long run two weeks ago. Managed 42.6 with a 30k (18.6) long this last week. The 2:40:38 for the 30k is a PR.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Looking at long runs of 20 and 26 and then into the taper so I should top 40 for the next two weeks also.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Monday - rest</p>
<p>Tuesday - 2 easy morning, 4 easy night</p>
<p>Wednesday - 5 moderate</p>
<p>Thursday - 2 moderate morning, 7 moderate night</p>
<p>Friday - 5k time trial, .5 mile recovery</p>
<p>Saturday - 3 miles easy</p>
<p>Sunday - 20 miles long</p>
<p>46.6 total, 20 mile pr, 5k season pr</p>

 

[Econo]

<p>Hi Dennis, welcome back!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mon:  3</p>
<p>Tue: 5.5</p>
<p>Wed: 6.3</p>
<p>Thu: 5.5</p>
<p>Fri: 8</p>
<p>Sat:  6</p>
<p>Sun: 15</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Total:  49.3, yay!  hard work though  </p>

 

[OrangeMat]

<p>Hi, dipping my toes in here for the first time. I've been managing to eke out just above 40 miles for the last month or so, so I guess it isn't just a fluke for me anymore. Oh, but the pressure to make the goal each week! Let hope I can manage to find the time to run enough this week, especially since I lose a couple days due to the holidays this week..... add to the mix that I'm really very slow.... but I have to say, I'm totally thrilled to be running so much, AND feeling really good!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Now if I only knew how to plan my miles ahead of time....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mon..... 3.25 miles</p>
<p>Tues.... 13.25 miles</p>
<p>Wed.... 6 miles</p>
<p>Thur..... 3.1 miles</p>
<p>Fri........ 5.25 miles</p>
<p>Sat...... 6.5 miles</p>
<p>Sun...... 5 miles</p>
<p> </p>
<p>totals: 42.35 miles</p>

 

[Dennis]

<p>Welcome to Dove, Plugging Along & OrangeMat.  We are generous with passing out free passes, and there's no speed requirements - if there was, I sure wouldnt qualify. It's OK to be short of 40 miles, we understand life gets in the way sometimes.</p>

 

[Peter]

<p>Glad to have you back Dennis...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Welcome Plugging Along & OM!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sun 20.03</p>
<p>Mon ,,,,, Does 9 hours or yard work qualify as cross training?</p>
<p>Tue  ....exhausted today... </p>
<p>Wed 10.16</p>
<p>Thur</p>
<p>Fri 10.06</p>
<p>Sat</p>
<p> </p>
<p>40.25 miles for the week</p>

 

[rasmussenmp]

<p>Welcome back Dennis,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Welcome OM, Pluggin Along and Dove.  Looks like the place is brighting up.</p>
<p>This week is more of the same. (work, run, eat, sleep)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mon:  4-5 miles <em><strong>- 4.0 miles very easy recovery</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong> </strong></em></p>
<p>Tues:  7 miles <em><strong>- 7.0 miles recovery, legs still feel beat from Sunday's long run.  Not sure why??</strong></em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Wed:  14 miles <em><strong>- 15.0 miles aerobic paced, legs much much better.</strong></em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thurs:  10 miles <em><strong>- 11.0 miles recovery pace.  legs doing wonderful</strong></em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Fri:  7 miles <em><strong>- 11.0 miles including 6 miles @ MP (7:30 pace)</strong></em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sat:  10 miles <em><strong>- 7.5 miles easy recovery run</strong></em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sun:  19 miles <em><strong>- 20.0 miles, legs feeling pretty good today.  lots of hills, but most were short and not steep.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong> </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Total:  75.5 miles</strong></em></p>

 

[Dove]

<p>I meant to post but life keeps getting in the way lately!<br><br>
An easy 30 miles last week with an additional 20 on the mt bike. I'm hoping to go over 50 this week.<br><br>
 </p>
<p><strong>Monday: 3 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tuesday: 5 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday: Weights and 7 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thursday: 4 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday: weights</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday: 6 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sunday: 26.2 (Skagit Flats Marathon)</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Total: 51.2 miles, 2 weight sessions</strong></p>

 

[Paul]

<p>Thanks Dennis.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>M - 10.3 miles</p>
<p>T - rest day</p>
<p>W - 10.1 miles</p>
<p>Th - 6 miles</p>
<p>F - rest day</p>
<p>Sa - travel day</p>
<p>Su - Chicago Half Marathon</p>
<p>____________________________________</p>
<p><strong>Total - 39.5 miles</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Paul</p>