Dare to Run a marathon
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Running a marathon can be one of the most rewarding and motivating experiences of your life, and can teach you endless lessons about endurance, inner strength and perseverance.
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Got 8k in 60 mins, still 2k behind my best (10k 60 mins)... Got 2 months before the 16.8k race, but I'm not sure if I would be able to finish it if I train running 2-3 times a week (because I need to give another 2-3 days per week for weight training also)
Overuse injury in my right foot...not too uncommon for overweight runners! Just a few days of elliptical, then back to running. A little disappointing because I'm not at the point where I love running yet, but I do love how I feel when I'm done. At least I'm active enough to have to worry about overuse injuries now! ;-)
I've been running for several years now and have done a few half marathons but now want to do a full in October. I just ran a half a few weeks ago and did OK according to myself only. I'm thinking of following the Hal Higdon schedule since it very closely follows what I already do but now will take the guesswork out of how many miles to get in each week. Anyone follow a schedule and have any thoughts? Comments welcome!
Going to run adidas King of the Road (KOTR) 16.8K race in Thailand on July 29. I used to run the 2010 Vancouver Sun Run 10K (finished 1:00:07) but ditched exercising for almost 2 years, got back to gym and started losing weight recently, seeing the ad for this race, I wanted to test if I can prepare my body to take and complete 16.8K within 2.5 months window.
2nd 5k was on may 5. fell ill 2 days later. no running since. worried i'm off track. i need a big push to get back to running. i was up to 4.5 mile run as longest. want to run a 10k in sept. work toward a half, then a full marathon. oh my god i'm shaking typing that!! i DO want to do this!
My advice to you, run because you like it, don't get caught up in training plans, they can make you feel guilty if you don't follow them exactly. Sometimes you just need to do what YOU want. Listen to your body, it will tell you what to do. Lastly, do not increase your mileage any more than 10% a week!!!!!
recovered now? congrats!!
congratulations!!! wow!!! :)
Running in the Shamrock Run in Portland this weekend. I'm new here. Anyone else in Portland doing the Shamrock????
Not running the Shamrock, but that is great news. Wish you luck and enjoy the fun!!
Going to run a 5K on April 28th. Never been a runner. Hope it helps motivate me to exercise and lose weight.
That is great ejcj; I've found 5Ks to be a great motivator. My reason to run is for the shirt, lol!
I joined a gym last Monday and proud to say that I've been 6 days out of 8! I took off Sat/Sun, but when I go I do cardio for 30-45 minutes on my own and then do an hour of zumba. Last night I decided I may as well set a goal to work towards sooooo..... My first ever 5k will be April 21st and then I'll run the OKC Memorial 5k on April 29th AND I'm signing up for Austin's Run For Your Lives 5k! Super excited about the zombie apocolypse!
Great job KelBel, the 5Ks will def give you more motivation to continue what you've started and the more you run the faster you will become and be running a 5K in 30 mins or less. Livestrong and have a wonderful night/day.
Have been forced to rest for 2 weeks after experiencing pain in my hamstring. Did a test run today and was so happy that my leg hardly hurt at all! I now feel excited to run the Gothenburg half marathon on May 21st. Hopefully I will achieve my goal to finish under 2 hours. The next goal - my first marathon in September!
17 days and counting until my first marathon! Cox Rhode Races, Providence, RI. I'm pretty sure it is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done in my life up to this point. For anyone out there doubting yourself, stick with it and you'll get there! Two years ago I was so out of shape I couldn't run a mile. Now I am on my way to becoming a marathoner :)
Just wanted to say the proudest moment in my "running life" is getting my son into running. He ran a half marathon with me last october at 17 and he is taking track this year (senior year). Now he is encouraging his cousins and friends to run also. Yeay!
That's awesome!
I'm running my 2nd marathon on May 27th and I have been soooo unmotivated to run lately! The only time I really have is after work and by that time I'm so tired and have so much housework to do its disheartening. Please help me stay motivated, all!
Also, if anyone has any tips, advice, anything, I'd love to hear them!
Sounds silly but sometimes when I feel that way I watch a quick inspirational running video on you tube, lol.
I get tired too. But I just force myself to do my run. I usually get a burst of energy afterwards and even clean my house! There's no easy way :(
I get tired too. But I just force myself to do my run. I usually get a burst of energy afterwards and even clean my house! There's no easy way :(
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Whenever I have a good run, I try to "record" the experience in my mind (I even tap myself as if pressing a record button). Then, whenever I feel miserable and unmotivated during a run, I "replay" the recording back, imagining that it's the same one (and yes, I tap an imaginary "play" button).
Sounds whacky, works like a charm. Deep inside, your mind can't tell the difference.
Btw, I read it in a classic book that got me through my first two marathons (The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer).
Good luck on May 27th; tell us how it goes!!
Wow... Don't know what happened! LOL
Go for it! Soak it all in. Few things compare to a long run in a nice sunny day...
Go for it! Soak it all in. Few things compare to a long run in a nice sunny day...
By Anonymous on May 28, 2012 at 05:47 AM
ottawa matathon. 4:09:18