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Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:26:46 GMT

He's Going the Distance wrote:

cplmtz0121 wrote:
Holly, Jerry or anybody else from the area. How far away is Fredericksburg from DC?

It's about 45-50 miles from DC. Unfortunately, driving time is about 45 minutes to 3 hours.

****, I'm gonna have to really plan our trip. See, we plan on going next year for the Historic Half, well I don't plan, I need to or else Holly would kill me. Anyhow, we'll probably be staying closer to DC since Brenda's sister lives in DC, so I was trying to see what would be the best way to get to Fredericksburg, or if we should maybe grab a hotel just for the night before in the area.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:40:08 GMT

Thanks Carl. I plan on getting back on the trails after the MCM. I miss running with Colorado Dreamin'. She's the sweetest!

The cheeseburgers are a bit tricky b/c they are bulky and you end up with greasy pockets ( of course I'm only joking). I think some foods are better left for after a long run.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:34:12 GMT

x_39_and_holding_x wrote:

Ruby_2008 wrote:
Snickers are always a good thing and cheeseburgers if you can fit it in your pockets (jk).

The 50K endurance run is down the tubes. The trails really messed me up and now I'm still dealing with PF and very sore metatarsal bones. Just basic feet problems. I will try to attempt the 50K in the near future, hopefully. I can't sacrifice my long term goals for the short ones.

I couldn't imagine running for 50 miles!! Best of luck to you, Carl. You'll do great!

Ruby -- sorry to hear about your setback but you most certainly are approaching it with wisdom and sensibility. And now I don't feel so bad for not pursuing the trail running thing. I hope you are up and a running fiend soon.

BTW, how's your bet with hubby going?

Thanks, Jerry! It wasn't easy to give up the 50K, b/c I'm sooo stubborn. I'm still training for the MCM though.

The bet sucks!! But we are both doing really well and going on 4 months, or something ridiculous like that. The past month has been rough. I think I'd be out running more mornings, if I had coffee to look forward too. James is doing great without the caffeine also. He has more energy and isn't as tired at the end of the day. I think all the working out he does is helping him too. He is biking, running etc. etc. 6 days a week! And he's not even training for anything, except for a situp contest he's having with his brother around Christmas time. Hee hee.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:56:19 GMT

Thanks, Ruby. You are very smart to think long term. We're all with you! Hope your recovery is quick ! Thanks for the advice. I love snickers. Hey ,does the smaller Five Guys cheeseburger fit in a pocket? I wonder if they will have a station out on the course? Coool... . Thanks for the encouragement. You'll be out there soon! --- Carl.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:22:08 GMT

I, too, am running a 1/2 marathon on a weekend of a long run (The Parks Half in Maryland). However, that weekend I am only due for a 13 miler anyway per my schedule. Seemed a good time to evaluate where I am at a short time away from the Marathon. The following weekend I ramp it up again with a 19 miler.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:46:48 GMT

Ruby_2008 wrote:
Snickers are always a good thing and cheeseburgers if you can fit it in your pockets (jk).

The 50K endurance run is down the tubes. The trails really messed me up and now I'm still dealing with PF and very sore metatarsal bones. Just basic feet problems. I will try to attempt the 50K in the near future, hopefully. I can't sacrifice my long term goals for the short ones.

I couldn't imagine running for 50 miles!! Best of luck to you, Carl. You'll do great!

Ruby -- sorry to hear about your setback but you most certainly are approaching it with wisdom and sensibility. And now I don't feel so bad for not pursuing the trail running thing. I hope you are up and a running fiend soon.

BTW, how's your bet with hubby going?

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:26:02 GMT

Snickers are always a good thing and cheeseburgers if you can fit it in your pockets (jk).

The 50K endurance run is down the tubes. The trails really messed me up and now I'm still dealing with PF and very sore metatarsal bones. Just basic feet problems. I will try to attempt the 50K in the near future, hopefully. I can't sacrifice my long term goals for the short ones.

I couldn't imagine running for 50 miles!! Best of luck to you, Carl. You'll do great!

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:23:36 GMT

I'm sorry I missed your thread Ruby. It's been such a busy and crazy summer that I haven't been in touch with you and the group. I certainly wasn't ignoring you. I'll keep in better touch. As far as the JFK, things are going well. Started some serious trail running. Here in Lancaster county we have some beautiful and challenging trails on which to train ( and fall flat on your face on) that are great. My endurance seems to be up. I'm now experimenting with eating on the run and what works and what doesn't. Gu, Ensure, peanut butter sandwiches and MET-RX bars are all getting a workout. Anything I missed that you can recommend? My stomach is pretty cast iron. The JFK is well organized to the point that you don't truly need a "support" team as maybe in the past. I've heard the supply stations are really well-stocked. I'm really jazzed about it. How are you doing? What's coming up for you?

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:30:28 GMT

Hi Carl. BTW, how is training for the JFK coming along?? I posted a thread a while back about your training, but never got any response back. Hope all is well with you.

Re: Half Marathon substitute for long run?

guest — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:19:01 GMT

cplmtz0121 wrote:
Holly, Jerry or anybody else from the area. How far away is Fredericksburg from DC?

It's about 45-50 miles from DC. Unfortunately, driving time is about 45 minutes to 3 hours.