tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post1326270416994912602..comments2023-04-01T05:44:17.990-04:00Comments on grit, guts and gumption: Tuesday's Tip, September 8thStacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-63830970457197338332009-09-11T02:33:52.825-04:002009-09-11T02:33:52.825-04:00Ironic you should mention Rocky Raccoon because I ...Ironic you should mention Rocky Raccoon because I will be running the 100M version this Feb. I have some unfinished business with this course. I had a sub 24 going until I dropped at 80 miles because of foot problems. It took awhile but I figured out what I didn’t do at RR compared to other more demanding races. Live and learn! It’s a fast course with minimal hills, lots of roots, and sandy surface. Let me know if you want some intel?<br />Thanks for the feedback on cross-fit training. I’ve heard of a lot of runners using it but have never tried it myself. I usually cross train on a bike and incorporate weight training (low weight / high reps) into my demanding running schedule.<br />Sounds like your close to a 100M race.Thomas Bussierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899700970910705118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-21366391336873101362009-09-09T09:33:16.089-04:002009-09-09T09:33:16.089-04:00Scratch that :) I just clicked over to your blog a...Scratch that :) I just clicked over to your blog and see that you're a runner. Hopefully I can build up to your level of ultra maddness within the next year or so....<br /><br />What've you got coming up?Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-86399552335657865952009-09-09T09:30:28.957-04:002009-09-09T09:30:28.957-04:00Thanks, Thomas!
My actual goal race this year is ...Thanks, Thomas!<br /><br />My actual goal race this year is the Steamtown Marathon, on October 11th. After that, I've got 50k and 6 hour races almost every weekend as training runs leading up to the Rocky Raccoon 50M race in February.<br /><br />As for CrossFit and running - that's still something I'm working on figuring out. I think that if I were a short distance racer - 5K and below - CrossFit would be <i>immensely </i> beneficial. However, as an endurance runner, I don't know that it has any real impact on my training. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it can actually be detrimental during race-specific training if you're not careful to budget your time and energy efficiently. <br /><br />In my opinion, it's virtually impossible to do both CrossFit and race specific training at <b>maximal efforts</b> together. There comes a point where you need to step back from one and give the other your full attention. <br /><br />All that being said, I think that CrossFit is the perfect addition to any training regime, in the right proportions. Since CrossFit by nature is non-specific, it allows for some great cross training and variety.<br /><br />Are you a runner or a CrossFitter (or both)?Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-30836596619899526992009-09-09T00:33:34.719-04:002009-09-09T00:33:34.719-04:00Nice blog. What is your next race and does CrossF...Nice blog. What is your next race and does CrossFit help with your running performance?Thomas Bussierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899700970910705118noreply@blogger.com