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Feel like im hitting a wall training for my first marathon. Is this normal

guest — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:01:00 GMT

Orson, how are things going?

Paul

Re: Hydration Belt or Camel Pack?

guest — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:50:05 GMT

I run long with the Jansport Coltrane and two 27oz Klean Kanteens. I'm not sure why, but the bottles bounce only at the beginning of the run, when I am starting out. Then, my hips stop bobbing and I am fine. My left bottle is straight, filtered water. My right bottle is 7/8 water, the rest white grape juice and a tablespoon of sea salt.

I used the Coltrane for my first marathon training, 3 years ago, and it worked out well and is still doing so. The large pocket is great for a windbreaker (crucial in changing mountain weather) and the small net pocket is for my gels.

Petition for Voula Papachristou

guest — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:35:39 GMT

Please help get his lady back on her olympic team:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/672/662/502/tell-hellenic-greek-olympic-committee-to-allow-voula-papachristou-to-participate/

Paul

Sign Petition for Voula Papachristou

guest — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:31:59 GMT

I would really appreciate some support on this. This woman does not deserve to be removed from her Olympic team:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/672/662/502/tell-hellenic-greek-olympic-committee-to-allow-voula-papachristou-to-participate/

Paul

Trail Running Shoes, Firm Sole

guest — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:10:07 GMT

Thanks, people. It looks like I am going to go with the Vasque (Juxt). The trail running shoes I saw did not have the protection I wanted in the upper, so I looked around at trail hiking shoes, instead. These will be for winter running 2.5M/mountain biking. Some of the brands suggested in this string looked good, but I am a little leary about fabric (poly) lace loops, which they all seem to employ. The Vasque has dedicated eyelets.

Paul

Trail Running Shoes, Firm Sole

guest — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:23:38 GMT

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good trail running shoe that has a particualrly firm sole.

I bought a pair of Saucony Cohesion TR, but the sole is ridiculously soft. (My Omni 4 TR's were fine).

These two types are the only trail shoes I have owned so far.

I don't need the most recent model, so "archived" models are welcome. (Not looking for a minimal shoe.)

Thanks,

Paul

Shin Pain & 1/2 Marathon in 2 weeks

guest — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:19:29 GMT

That's great news, Jami! That's fantastic that you took 17 minutes off of your half mary time.

You made some solid decisions.

Paul

Re: 14 Jun * Thur - Flag Day

guest — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:04:40 GMT

Yes, that is what I will probably do, Len. Before I came down with my weird adrenal thing, I was running my quarters at 1:40.

I would actually give myself two minutes to recover. I'll see if I can quage a stretch of road that is a quarter mile, by one means or another, and run them like you said. There are two reasons that this will be better than running on an asphalt track; a straight course and the option of running beside the road, in the dirt. I'll get my pedometer out and set up some markers at either end of the stretch.

I only disagree with one thing, though: Bhoring? I find quarter mile repeats very, very exciting!

Paul

14 Jun * Thur - Flag Day

guest — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:00:36 GMT

How long do you rest in between repeats, Sky?

I just moved to a town with no track! I miss my speedwork!

Paul

Horseflies While Running

guest — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:54:22 GMT

I wear my Headsweats Coolmax Shorty every time I go running, Sky, so that won't be a problem. I am going to wrap a cotton bandana around my neck, and put pennyroyal oil on it and I am also going to put these Deerfly Patches on the back of my cap, in case these marauding scoundrels need a nice, long rest. I'll also be wearing long pants from now on. (I knew those chinos would come in handy some day).

One landed very briefly almost on my lip today. Very odd creatures.

I'm glad I wear cycling gloves, because they've been targeting my hands.

Paul