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Which is the worlds Toughest Marathon?

BZEns — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:20:25 GMT

OK, so now that I have finished my first marathon in October, I'm ready to take on the world!!!*

So, here's my question: What marathons do you all consider the "Toughest" ones out there?

Is it the Mt Lemmon Marathon, with almost a 7000 foot elevation gain (Straight up)?

Is it the Bataan Death march (where you carry a 30 pound pack, run through sand pits, snakes, and nasty trails)? (http://www.bataanmarch.com/)

Or do you have any other "favorites" that you have read about or participated in?

I am simply fascinated by how hard some of these things get, and the determination and ability of some of you people to finish them...

Bill

*Just kidding. I didn't get to be 55 by being stupid!!

Running in Limbo?

Marc03820 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:49:11 GMT

I finished my first Half Marathon November 8th. I was very focused and followed a training plan very clsoely- I was running an average of 20-25 miles per week. The half went great and i feel fantastic about it.

My question is- what is next? and what approach to running to you folks take between races? I have signed up for a 10 miler in Feb which I am starting on another plan to train for. I will be entering in a race series of 5 and 10Ks this summer and hope to run a fall Marathon. I understand that i can not expect to be in "full Tilt" training mode from now till the Fall-( lining up race after race and continuing to push my limits) and expect to remain injury free. I also feel that i need something to push towards as running without striving for something concrete seems less fullfilling and sucks some motivation out of me.

What is your appraoch to the in between times? mental and physical...

Where do you put your keys when you run

Tom Slot — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:53 GMT

This morning I went out for my long run and had a funny thing happen. Somewhere around mile 6.15 I noticed that my shoe lace had come untied...and my car key that was

attached to it was gone. I started retracing my steps with fears of having to cover the whole route over again. Luckily the key was only a couple feet back.

I got a good laugh out of the experience, but it got me thinking. Where do other people put their car/house keys when they run?

Where do you put your cell phone?

Love2Run4Me — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:41:17 GMT

I saw a similar post about where to put keys while running, so I thought I'd see where people keep their cell phones. I do not usually take mine with me on my runs because it's pretty heavy (not a runner when I got it) and I run in my neighborhood. I will be running in the Dallas Turkey Trot on Thursday and there are supposed to be over 30,000 participants (not to mention all the volunteer and spectators) and I am afraid that I will not be able to find my family once I am done. So I thought that I should take the cell just in case, but I have no idea were to put it during my race. Any suggestions?

Penguin Support Group November 18-25

melissa 52795 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:04 GMT

I hope it is ok to start this.

After much discussion in the Newbie Cafe, it has been determined that Penguins deserve love, too. So feel free to embrace your PenguinHood and speak your mind. Get some support. Ask for help. Whatever.

The good news is that I improved my 5K time by 3 minutes. The bad news is that my knees didn't like it. I will follow the cool running 5 k training plan without the speed work for now. Stretching and ice and slowing down are helping.

Turkey Trot in Webster, NY 4.4 miles

Melissa in Rochester, NY

Does anyone have experience with the Naperville Turkey Trot in IL?

Shelly5672 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:56 GMT

My husband picked up my BIB last night and my number was over 4000! I hear it's a huge 5k ( like over 5,000 participants) and was looking for some idea on how it's set up. I know it starts at the high school so I wonder if everything is outside or not? Is it crazy crowded? Is it run well by the volunteers? I just had an experience with the Joliet 8k Red Eye Run and how it was set up was kinda of confusing although it was a good flat course. Thanks for any help!!

New York City area runs 11/27 or 11/28

KTeesNY — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:58 GMT

Good afternoon!

Does anyone know of any organized runs happening in the NYC area on this Friday or Saturday (the 27th or 28th)? Any five milers or something in that distance range?

Thank you so much!!

One Hour Runner- Nov 22 Start

marcerella02 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:25:38 GMT

Is anyone else starting the One Hour Runner Program this week?

I finished the C25K about a month ago- apparently took a VERY long break from running But started up today. DId my first 30 min run. Was hoping to have a support thread like I had for the C25K.

Disney Wine and Dine Run 2010 Advice

hynscp — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:15 GMT

Hi all, I signed me and the wife up for the Disney wine and dine run 1/2 Marathon Relay that is being held in October. And just wanted any advice that you could offer about training and the Disney marathon experience? She just started training 2 weeks ago and is doing her first 5k in April. I have only completed 1 5k @ 25:19:44 and another 5k on thanksgiving in a couple of days. I also want to do a dualathlon in April and a 10k in the summer. She will run the 8k-5.1 miles and i will do the 13k-8 miles. Any advice on training or the Disney experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Best Pre Race Meal?

Ellsbird1 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:58 GMT

I'm just curious as to what you all think is the optimal dinner to have prior to a 5k race. I know 5k isn't really anything that needs a special diet, but I am just wondering what works best for everyone. I am trying to find the right combo of fresh legs, fitness and pre race meal for optimal results. Last time, I had a chinese takeaway...not optimal!!