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Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

mara40thon — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:46:30 GMT

Joe- With only a few weeks before the next 1/2 I am planning on simply maintaining my training level. I ran 6 yesterday, and hope to get in at least 6 more tomorrow morning on my King holiday off. I don't plan on running more than 10 miles at a time before the half. I didn't run more than eleven before Disney and it worked just fine. Hoped to finish that in 2:30 and actually finished in 2:21. My only fear is that at Gasparilla (for the non-Floridians it is a celebration of the landing in Tampa of Jose Gaspar the pirate in the 1780's. This coming weekend is an arts festival. The weekend of the 8-9 are the races) the 1/2 and full marathon run simultaneously for the first 7 miles. I'm sure that it will slow things down for a little while. In reality, I cannot shoot for too good a finishing goal until the race is happening and I can see how crowded it is. I will have my Garmin 205 giving me mile splits, so that should keep me fairly consistent.

LSpence- Hope this doesn't come off badly, but I am not nor have ever been a girl. I will happily accept "Go Guy". The temps are actually in the 40's tonight but will warm back into the 60's tomorrow.

For those in the colder than cold north, please tell me you run in more than I saw on tv tonight in Green Bay. Hope this gets pasted into the new week's discussion.

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

spicegeek — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:43:23 GMT

I have just discovered something about this effed up login process - the banner at the top will say "welcome spicegeek" but the threads say login to reply - in that state no matter what I do I can not login - I either just get the login screen back or some error message- but if I "logout" I can log back in with no issue - just thought I`d share that on the off chance it save someone else tearing their hair out

Chuck - personally I prefer a less money and more time to spend the money I do make - but it really is something only you can decide - the hours do sound long and I think your running would get effected whihc may make you feel even worse

Lisa - yup I have my ticket for the movie on Thurs also - you`ll be just fine at your race - you have done the training - it works - trust it !! - you also have all of us sending you good vibes - can`t hurt right !! when you start to flag toward the end just think about how great you`ll feel posting about the race when you are done !!

ohh ... it`s after 12:00 ... must be time for new thread !

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

JoeInTX — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:14:08 GMT

Texas Lisa - Hey must have just missed you, good thing I checked back! Are you training on your own, with that friend or with a group? Yes your main goal for this race should be to get to the starting line injury free! Then to have fun!! On that Spirit of the Marathon movie, thanks for the reminder!! However I probably won't get to see it until the weekend.

Laurel - Hope you're having a good night... Looks like you snuck in one last post too! And yes you are right about the kind folks here!

Joe

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

lspence037 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:01:50 GMT

Thanks for the love, fellow HMers! I feel the encouragement & strength in numbers! I truly appreciate your kindness...

RUNJR - I don't know what stores you have there - I bought my foam roller @ Academy here - also can find them online. Hope you are truly staying warm and enjoying a bit of rest...you've been going so strong, you're body is probably happy for a little break!

MISSWENDY - AWESOME run today - even in the cold - WOW - seriously fast for the distance - very good! Snow still there? How much accumulation? It actually snowed here in Houston area one CHRISTMAS a few years ago - we had a blast making snowballs and throwing them @ each other - melted quickly. The front page of the Houston Chronicle showed snowmen made in Galveston from the snow/sand mixture - pretty funny for us... Oh yeah, I remember those little pink foam rollers too - my momma used to put them in my hair sometimes on Sat. nights after the bath to look pretty for church! Not too comfy to sleep on - although they were a pretty soft foam! LOL!

PEG - Hope you and the DH had a fun night w/o your DD! Did you go "where everybody knows your name"?? Nice to get a chance to relax! Must be awesome to visualize yourself crossing that finish line...

MARA40THON - Wow! You're gonna run another HM in a few weeks! What is the weather like down there? You GO, girl!

MARILYN - Isn't it crazy running into strong winds? Sometimes feels like you're not moving at all! We will all be thinking about you during this next week as you prepare for your HM. The 3M HM sounds awesome! Have FUN!! We will definitely have to meet up on March 1st...we'll have to talk about that more as the time gets closer. OK?

JOE - I really appreciate the {{{{{good vibes}}}}} - back at ya! Enjoy a much-deserved weekend of rest! Good plan.

TEXAS LISA - You're in Lubbock? My DH and I met at Texas Tech - we're both alumni! Another member of this group lives in Midland/Odessa area - how ya doing, Stan?

Hey SPICE - oh, I mean "coolest girl in the gym!" What a compliment you got! Thanks for the encouragement - sometimes it's hard to be so slow going! It's an intermittent issue, so I'll just take things as they come! Enjoy your painting!

SHEILA - "I think I can..." - thanks for the reminder! Can't imagine running w/o the iPod - guess it's all in what you get yourself used to.hmmm...

CHUCK - Not quite sure how to advise you about the work situation, esp. since I don't know your occupation/jobs you are comparing. As a general rule, $$ is certainly a draw...however, if you don't have a life outside work, what good is it? Just a thought - don't know how extreme that would be for you if you went back to the shop. How many shifts did you typically work in a week?

See you guys on the other side! (next week's thread) Thanks again for your genuine kindness...you guys truly ARE the best!

--Laurel

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

JoeInTX — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:49:37 GMT

Just checking in on a Saturday night....

Spicegeek - Good job with those weights and pain free run!! And must feel really great to have that trainer introduce you! Um, moving furniture and painting? Sounds like you're bringing the gym home!

Runjr - The Thursday night spin class just had a few people. But Saturday morning? Everyone comes out of the woodwork! LOL

Sheila - Interesting on the headphones, however at my speed, they'd probably be doing me a favor by not publishing my results! LOL

Chuck - Do you know what kind of "warning" was given at that race where the runner was dq'd? Easy decision on waiting for the sun to warm things up, Tough decision to make on that shop...

Really thinking I'll sign up for the Rodeo Run 5K as well as the Bayou City Classic 10K.... and that's with coffee in my cup, really!!

Catch ya'll in the AM...

Joe

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

Texas Lisa — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:48:25 GMT

Hi All!

Thanks so much for the warm welcome!

I am running the AT&T Austin HM on Feb 17. It is my first one, so it should be fun....and interesting. Training has been going pretty well. I have had some off days, but have stuck to the training program pretty well. I must admit that I am starting to get a little bit nervous! My main goal is to finish! I was telling the friend that I am running with that I may be going slower than a turtle's pace, but I will not quit. I can do this, I can do this. 13.1 miles--one step at a time.

Is anyone going to see Spirit of the Marathon on Tuesday? I purchased my ticket today. I am hoping that watching this will give me the encouragement and motivation I need to get through the next few weeks.

Thanks again for welcoming me! I hope that everyone has a wonderful Sunday! Be safe and stay warm!

Lisa

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

chuck43 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:26:20 GMT

Sheila is having a good time I see! I read that to. I think it was in runner's world mag. They dq'd people from the race and next years race also, in Minnesoata. Our local races have not inforced the rule . I've never ran a race with my I pod tho but I'm thinking about it. The double bridge is comming up and I was planning on podding the race.

It is cold here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Going to do my long run tomarrow evening instead of the morning. Give Mr. sun time to do his job.

Debating on going back in the shop. That means 10 to 12 hour days and some weekends. Where I'm at now I can do ot when I want, the shop is a have to thing. It'll be harder to do my runs also. Not sure but the money is good. So much overtime. Any advice?

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

tommashe — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:22:25 GMT

Hi everyone, just a quick check in, the kids are all practicing and I thought I'd check in and read all the posts. Looks like everyone is doing great.

Laurel--I think I can, I think I can. you can do it.

As for the headphones,, I read somewhere that they might try to start catching people by the finishing photos. If they spot anyone with them on they don't get to counted or something like that. I

I've had several beers, so who knows. talk to you'all later

Sheila

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

runjr — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:44:15 GMT

hi all, resting today. It is so so cold out today.

peg - good run and hopefully pain free?

misswendy - great run!!! The pace was great!!

joe - I decided to sign up for the running gait analysis. That is what happens at our gym, the spin classes fill up quickly.

spicegeek - great workout. A 20 minute run and pain free, that is great news.

take care all, I'm staying warm.

Re: 1/2 marathon trainers Jan 13th

spicegeek — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:56:19 GMT

runjr - take care of that hip - be careful !

Laurel - good luck with the 10K - sound like it will be quite a get together for the team !! Take care of the knee - you`ll do just fine with your half training - you have plenty of time.

Lisa - Welcome !! don`t worry you`ll do just fine with your race - just remember not to start out too fast - we all felt the same nerves before our fist halfs and we all did great

Peg enjoy yourself tonight and have a good time showing off - you totally deserve it !!

Miss wendy - good job running 10 in freezing rain - thats dedication !

marathon - good luck with the training for the next race !

Joe et al - hope you are al doing well

Great day for me today - spent a good hour pushing weights around for my upper body and did some light legs - step ups. lunges and squats. Then I finished up with a 20 min run - all feels good - I hoping to actually get back outside next weekend - we`ll see how this coming weeks training goes. Ran into my hot trainer eye candy - he introduced me to his friend as the coolest girl in the gym !!! talk about an ego boost ... having a 20-somthing calling me a girl would have been great ... but the coolest girl !... can`t beat that !!!!

Day off the gym tomorrow - I`m painting my living room ...anyone want to help move furniture !?