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Re: Sickness in midst of training

guest — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:17:00 GMT

Yeah.. I'm really in Hong Kong. Though I don't think running in the streets is all that fun.. pollution is too bad. haha

Anyway... I've definitely not been doing the bare minimum at least I certainly don't feel that way. Starting training seriously for the 1/2 last May and finished Hal Higdon's novice schedule. In Sept I was looking for a bit of a challenge and since have been using Hal Higdon's advanced training schedule. I've already run 13 miles... in fact the day before I got sick.. but anyway...

I had an ear infection (and for me that's a big deal... I have some balance issues) and some other minor issues. I've just been so tired that it's lead to no desire to run but I know I need to. Just not sure how to motivate myself to get back out there when I know it'll take a few days to get back to where I was.

Thanks for all the input!

Sickness in midst of training

guest — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:47:00 GMT

Maybe this is a stupid question but I'm really getting nervous and wanted someone to be honest with me.

In two weeks I run my 1st half-marathon (dec 2) but this past week I was out of the country and sick so was not able to run at all.

Am I going to pay for this? My time goal was 2:00:00 but I'm so nervous for taking the time off to get better. Can I jump back into my training schedule?

Thanks so much!
Melissa

Re: STARTING HAL HIGDON'S HALF MARATHON TRAINING NOVICE?

guest — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:11:00 GMT

Hi Slave...

24 weeks is plenty of time (at least in my opinion) to train for a half. I completed HH novice plan last June and LOVED it! I actually was able to run a few 13.1 long runs before the 12 weeks was up. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a half to race in until Dec so I'm now working on the advanced HH 1/2 training which I also love.

Don't know if that was at all helpful but awesome that you want to do this... I think the training is rewarding in itself. Wish you the best!

HM times

guest — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:47:00 GMT

I'm running my 1st HM in Dec and wondering what a reasonable/average time is so that I can train to beat that... lol!

My 1st (and only) 10K was run in 1:06:32 but I've been training much harder and more seriously since then (feb). I have no idea what an average HM time is and am curious what kinda of time might I expect and prepare for.

Thanks so much!

Re: happy pregnant runner! :)

guest — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:25:00 GMT

Your post has come in absolutely perfect timing! My husband and I are planning on another child within the next few months but I really don't want to give my running up as it helps me feel so much better and gives me the energy to keep up with my 2yr old daughter. I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to run much once pregnant. All of these posts have been so encouraging! Thanks... I would love to see a thread start to see the progress of running while pregnant and to see how/if it improves it. I know it was mentioned that some of you raced during pregnancy but how far along do you think is realistic to be able to race... there's a race in Nov that I want to do a 1/2 for but I don't want to be too far along.

Also... for those of you who ran while pregnant... how long did it take you to get back into running/racing after you had the baby?

Thanks!