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any recommendations from 50+ former walkers?

guest — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:12:34 GMT

Hi Richard it's good to see runners my age starting up.I'm 51 and started running about a year and a half ago.

I started on the treadmill and when i reached 3 mi. i started to think about doing a 5k race for a charity.That was

a little over a year ago and since then i have run about 10 races from 5k to a half marathon.I feel great and i'm

sure you will too.Sign up for a 5k you are fast on your way and it will really motivate you.Just remember to enjoy running,

alot of people our age can't even think about running.Stay healthy,and run strong.peace.

Strategy for my first half... try for time or just finish?

guest — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:39 GMT

Hey everjewel good luck on your first half.I am also doing my first half on sun. May 6th. We have to keep in mind any time we get is our pr for a half.

I'm planning on running at a comfortable pace for the first 6 or 7 mi and then very slowly bring it up and i hope for the last 3.1 i can run almost like a 5k

I don't care what any other runner is doing i have to run my race,and we have both run the distance so there is no need to stress,just run and enjoy the

day.good luck Peace.

Ran my first 1/2 - what did I do wrong??

guest — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:55:29 GMT

Hi aok915.I have only been running for a year, so i'm no expert.You didn't say if during your training you ate a bagel before long runs,that could give you cramps.Also did you do any kind of taper the week before your half,maybe you were overtraining and not fresh on race day.Eat only what you have trained with and make sure you don't train too much the week before a half.Good luck next time i'm sure you wiil feel better.

Run or Rest or?? I need advice.

guest — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:52:37 GMT

Hi Eric ,i don't see any harm in giving your knees 2 or 3 days rest.

I recently had a long run for me-15 mi. and gave my knees three days off .

A little time to recover will not set you back,and it may keep you healthy so you can keep running and enjoying it.

Impact of Speeding Up

guest — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:29:10 GMT

Jemery i would suggest not going too fast in your speed work.Try picking up your pace by only 30 sec.per mile.

See how you feel and take it from there.I agree with skypilot about running on grass,it can be very inconsistant.

Listen to your body,and enjoy running.