Posted Dec. 20 2009
Message posted by: Mary C.
Just finished White Rock Marathon in Dallas last Sunday. I had a plan of it being a long training run for Houston Jan 17 so stuck to my 10 min mi plan, conversational and felt great until mile 20 and ouch – hit the wall. I was …
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Message posted by: daniel d.
10 inches of fresh powder and 22 degrees. It was either the treadmill at the gym or outside. Thanks to all of you and my son (I’ve been reading your posts about training in adverse conditions) I broke through the mental barrier and elected to run …
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Message posted by: Amanda D.
If anyone is looking for some fun training runs, go to www.131marathon.com – they are running a special – sign up for one half and get a second for $13.10. I just signed up for Miami in March and Boston in June!
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Posted Dec. 14 2009
Message posted by: francisco a.
I AM USING A TRAINING PLAN THAT INCLUDES A LOT OF RUNNING BUT MY KNEES ARE KILLING ME SO CAN I BIKE OR USE ELIPTICAL TO ACHIEVE THE SAME RESULTS?
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Posted Dec. 13 2009
Message posted by: Jeremy M.
It was a beautiful day for a race. Perfect day to run a marathon. About 45 degrees at the start with the wind not getting above 5mph. A little bit of fog, but it didn’t damper anything
There was so much positive energy prior to the gun. …
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Message posted by: Amanda D.
I have never quite understood a tempo run. I have heard many different explanations from many different people. I have always thought of it as (for example) warm up for a mile, run 3 tempo – meaning at 10k pace – and cool down for a mile. …
Posted Dec. 07 2009
Message posted by: Jeremy W.
I recently have started training using HR zones and a HR monitor. I am using the Be Iron Fit book and plan. The HR zones for running seem to be a good fit for me, I am in the low to mid 150’s while running which easily …
Posted Dec. 06 2009
Message posted by: ian d.
Its taken me 18 months of “competition” racing but at last I have cracked an official 10K within the hour… Bromham 10K Pudding Run – 59:54.2. Those 5.8 seconds are all important!
That’s line timed rather than official time – there was quite a crowd at the start and it …
Posted Dec. 04 2009
Message posted by: Maureen S.
You guys have all inspired me in so many ways and particularly a few weeks ago when I left a message specifically asking for inspiration for my first half mary.
I ran well up to mile 10 where I encountered the biggest hill I’ve ever run – …
Posted Dec. 02 2009
Message posted by: Maureen S.
What’s the rule of thumb on buying new running shoes? Is it mileage? just general wear and tear?
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