Category: Training

Training plans, gear, pace times, etc.

  • My training plan — what specifically am I doing around today, tomorrow, etc.
  • Upcoming daily plan as a ical calendar.
  • Handling the conditions and the gear I’ve found to be essential.
  • Shoes — they’re an entire topic.
  • What I’ve collected together for training approaches.
  • Sources for training plans.
  • Gels, mixes, bars, gummies, supplements, etc.
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Shoes

Here’s what I train and race in.

03/23/2024 Order

Waited until the current shoes were about to be replaced. Usually I get them early, just in case there’s an availability issue.

  • Hoka Mach X . $180. Race shoe.
  • Hoka Arahi. $145. Never tried Arahi shoes before.

09/30/2023 Order

  • Hoka Carbon X3. Got them in a clearance sale.
  • Hoka Bondi X. $195. The “X” has the plate like the Carbon series.

05/10/2023 Order

I switched to train in two different shoes. Why?

  • Each shoe works your legs a bit different. It’s more of a workout for everything.
  • The non-race shoes are heavier and add more work.
  • Race-day shoes are a bit more expensive. Including a second, less costly pair cuts the budget a bit. Not much, but it does add up.
  • Getting shoes dried out after a long run in the pouring rain can be a challenge.
  • Good opportunity to try new shoe styles.

Order

  • Hoka Carbon X3. $212. Race shoe.
  • Hoka Bondi 8. $165. I ran in the Bondi a few years ago.

03/10/2023 Order

Hoka Carbon X2