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DeereRunner97 · Feb 1, 2026

Oh, and here are the results from the run this morning.

DeereRunner97 · Feb 1, 2026

And here is my VO-2 Max and my heart rate zones for running.

Big Road Skateboard · Feb 1, 2026

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The issue with the starting lines are people think they are faster than what they really are or what they want to run. They just want to get out on the course and will take their time. I line up with the pace I want to run at. This morning it took about a half mile to get to wide open road to make some moves. 5K’s are tougher than the one Half I ran. There’s less people running half and fulls.

You make a great point about using the treadmill and stairmaster as tools to build the foundation, I like that philosophy and will need to keep that mindset instead of the crappy “got to run on the treadmill”

Sounds like you’ve made some really good gains so far this month with that Z2. I’ve read somewhere that VO-2 improves with higher zone workouts, I will see if I can find that article. I wonder why the watch thinks your workouts are unproductive? Moving the body and working the heart is always productive, at least was the way I thought.

I wonder if there’s some swelling in your knee possibly? Does ice or heat help take away some pain? Does a compression sleeve over the knee help? But you could be on to something with the muscles around it not being strong enough yet for the added workload.

So I started the year out with a really good stretch program on the Pliability App, then with traveling for work, I haven’t been as disciplined with it. So that definitely could be something to it. I will be getting back to the program today. I also ordered a cold plunge with the ability to recirculate water. I have one now, but you just fill it and the water temp is whatever it wants to be. It’s frozen now, for obvious reasons. And I can’t use it in the summer time because it is hard to keep it cold enough to be effective. So with my HSA through work, I splurged and got a decent one.
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I need to try a compression sleeve, but I haven't yet. I also do some mobility work with a program called MtnTough.

I've been trying some specific stretches and movements to help the knee pain, and it seems to have helped.

The ice is mostly gone now so I'm going to try a run in the morning and see how that goes. I did go ahead and do some deadlifts today, and BW walking lunges, and never noticed any pain.

I'm not sure what metrics the watch uses to get it's info, but I know I could go for a hard 5 or 6 mile run with a under 9 min pace and it would jump to 47 or 48.

Then you get a little good feels cause you see a change in the #'s, and the watch says you're gettin so much better. Then that makes you want to go harder and harder.

Also, I'll go on runs out west at 7 or 8' feet, and obviously my HR is up, pace slower, and my V02 drops.

Great finish there! Looks like a good starting run for the year. Now it's time to get in a few more.

Your Z2 is where I'd like to get before I start my muscular endurance training. Hopefully I can get it there.

If I understand the info I've read, a 10% difference or less between aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold is what I'm looking for.

I haven't tested anaerobic threshold yet since I know I'm not close. Probably do that in March sometime.

DeereRunner97 · Feb 8, 2026

Had a 8 mile run today that went well. And next week the long run goes to 11 miles. I have a month until the half marathon and I feel pretty decent so far. I’ve made stretching more of a priority this past week and it’s really helped.

I did some research about the ankle pain I was having. I noticed it didn’t come until I hit my lower back while working. I didn’t pull anything, I just stood up in a tight area and hit my lower back on the metal frame work. So the swelling obviously was there, and those nerves actually lead down to your legs and end there. I noticed the more I stretch my back out before I ran, the pain wouldn’t be there in my ankle. That was a big “light bulb” moment.

How are things going for you Skateboard? How’s the knee pain? Has the snow and ice started melting around you? I need to do more research about aerobic and anaerobic training. That’s a little above my head at this time, but seems like you’ve done some research and you will dial it all in.

Big Road Skateboard · Feb 8, 2026

DeereRunner97 said: ↑

Had a 8 mile run today that went well. And next week the long run goes to 11 miles. I have a month until the half marathon and I feel pretty decent so far. I’ve made stretching more of a priority this past week and it’s really helped.

I did some research about the ankle pain I was having. I noticed it didn’t come until I hit my lower back while working. I didn’t pull anything, I just stood up in a tight area and hit my lower back on the metal frame work. So the swelling obviously was there, and those nerves actually lead down to your legs and end there. I noticed the more I stretch my back out before I ran, the pain wouldn’t be there in my ankle. That was a big “light bulb” moment.

How are things going for you Skateboard? How’s the knee pain? Has the snow and ice started melting around you? I need to do more research about aerobic and anaerobic training. That’s a little above my head at this time, but seems like you’ve done some research and you will dial it all in.
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I've been doing some knee stretches that have really helped. Basically a lunge with the knee so far past the toes that the calves almost touch the hamstrings.

It's worked pretty well I think. Weather has improved, and I've felt pretty good all week, so I've knocked out some good runs.

Was hoping to pick up 3 more hours this morning, but stuff kinda went to hell yesterday morning.

Still a good week I'm happy with, and I'll be back at it tomorrow. About 50 days out from the marathon.

I'll post a link so you can deep dive into aerobic and anaerobic stuff. It'll make more sense than my 2nd hand diluted interpretation.

Updated Thinking on Aerobic Assessment for Mountain Athletes

ElmerFudpucker · Feb 8, 2026

I walked 3 miles!!! And opened a beer as soon as I got back

DeereRunner97 · Feb 9, 2026

Big Road Skateboard said: ↑

I've been doing some knee stretches that have really helped. Basically a lunge with the knee so far past the toes that the calves almost touch the hamstrings.

It's worked pretty well I think. Weather has improved, and I've felt pretty good all week, so I've knocked out some good runs.

Was hoping to pick up 3 more hours this morning, but stuff kinda went to hell yesterday morning.

Still a good week I'm happy with, and I'll be back at it tomorrow. About 50 days out from the marathon.

I'll post a link so you can deep dive into aerobic and anaerobic stuff. It'll make more sense than my 2nd hand diluted interpretation.

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Updated Thinking on Aerobic Assessment for Mountain Athletes
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Nice week right there! I’m glad those stretches are helping that knee pain. You will be in great shape for that marathon. That warmer weather will be here before we know it.

Thank you for that link, I will read up on it this week.

DeereRunner97 · Feb 9, 2026

ElmerFudpucker said: ↑

I walked 3 miles!!! And opened a beer as soon as I got back
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Hydration is key and beer is like 95% water!

DeereRunner97 · Mar 8, 2026

Ran my Half Marathon in Sarasota, Florida today. It went better than the half I ran back in December. Although there were not as many people, not even close actually. It was still a decent turnout. It was humid as one might expect. One day off and back to training for another half at the end of April.

Big Road Skateboard · Mar 8, 2026

Nice work! Kept that pace and wow! that heart rate over 13 miles is insane.

Very cool. What's your training look like till the next race?

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