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Can't Run Philly 1/2 :(

guest — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:39:03 GMT

I have come to the painful conclusion that my hamstring will not allow me to run the Philly half marathon this year. I am sad, but it is just the last in a long line of races I have missed this year. Would anyone be interested in purchasing my bib? Please leave a message here.

Help with Hamstring Strain Please

guest — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:03 GMT

Hi James,

I just wanted to take the time to get back to you since you so graciously took the time to give me such sound advice. After I read your post I made an appt with a PT. We are working on getting me back running at full speed in a couple of month's time. THANK YOU for your post as it really was the thing that got me "off my butt", so to speak, and to the doc for eval and PT. I hope to be ready for more races by mid summer.

Ruth

Help with Hamstring Strain Please

guest — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:13:55 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I have been scouring the internet to find an appropriate course of treatment for a sore (very) hamstring in my right leg. I ran a 1/2 marathon on Saturday and I am still in pain, especially after being off my feet for any peiod of time. It has been getting progressively more sore for over a week. Of course, it hurt before I started but I ran the 1/2 anyway.

The treatment advice I found online is either ice or heat. Stay off it or keep running. So which is it? Any stories of what worked for you would be most gratefully appreciated.

I have a 5 miler this Sunday and want to be able to run it, if possible, without making the hamstring too much worse.

TIA,

Ruth

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:49:18 GMT

Questions for all you snow bunnies. When you run in the snow, what are you wearing on your feet?

How can I staying in "running" shape during the cold winters?

guest — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:42:42 GMT

I read an article from Active.com that talked about how to keep running in the cold and one thing they recommended is a five minute walk/warm up to get your lungs acclimated to the cold air. I always start that way and I haven't had any trouble with my lungs.

Also, I hardly feel the cold after that first 1/2 mile. By three I am positively toasty!

Question for Experienced Racers (Triatheletes/Half Marathoners)

guest — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:53:00 GMT

Thanks for your replies! I have never planned for a tri (obviously) but I have plenty of time and motivation. I'm off to look at training programs and find out what a "brick" is.

Thanks again!

Question for Experienced Racers (Triatheletes/Half Marathoners)

guest — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:13:52 GMT

Can I do a Sprint Triathalon and six days later do a Half Marathon?

I have been running for almost 2 years. I completed my first half marathon in Philly this November (yeah!) and have my sights on a sprint marathon in May. But I would really like to do the Oddesy Half Marathon which is only a six days later than the sprint. I am currently maintaining 10-15 mpw but in January I will start training for a The Hollywood Half Marathon on April 7th so my weekly mileage will be ramping up. However, I've never trained for a tri before and I'm not sure how hard it will be. I am a strong swimmer and the running part is no problem. Haven't been on a bike in over 30 years - should be fun .

Are these races too close together? Do I have to choose just one?

Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks!

How much time between races?

guest — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:21:49 GMT

When I was training for my half marathon my longest distance run was 10 mi one week before the half. If you treat that race like a training run, you should be right on schedule for the half a week later.

Re: Completed C25k, but still not running 5k

guest — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:05:51 GMT

Yes, that is what I did. I just kept runninh the 5K without worrying about the time. I still don't run fast, but I run a lot faster than I used to

Re: OctoRun 13k Reviews

guest — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:29:52 GMT

This was a terrific event. The Hatfield people really know how to take care of their runners. The course was nice. Mostly flat with a few inclines. The water stations were great, the awards were fun. What more could a runner ask for? Can't wait to do it all again next year. Thanks!