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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

JoeInTX — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:52:40 GMT

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

snorth100 — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:32:10 GMT

Thx Joe, for having a better memory than me -- Spibelt is the skinny one I was trying to recall last night. It works great!

Jill: if you don't get it by the race, they may have a booth at the Expo the day before -- I saw them at the Jacksonville Marathon expo in Jan.

Good running all,

Sue

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

sunshineangeljrs — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:38:47 GMT

Thank You Joe!!!!! I just ordered a Spibelt!!! I'm hoping it will get here in time for the race.......cool beans!

Funny short story (yeah, like when are my stories every short???????) I went to sign up for the Triathlon Training, AND NO ONE HAS SIGNED UP!!!!!! Is it a sign? Should I do it anyhow and get personal free lessons?????? WHAT IS UP WITH THAT???????? Bizarre! does that mean that if I do the trial mini triathlon at the end that I automatically WIN???????? he he he

Great job on the race Miss Wendy! You are MY HERO!!!!!!

OK, have a good night folks!

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

JoeInTX — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:05:18 GMT

Evening gang! It's that time of year again, yard work!

MissWendy - Wow, that was quite a crowd you raced with! Congrats to winning your age group, you did really well! How did the pre-race 4 miler go? Do you think you could have done better if you hadn't done it?

Runthenumbers - You did really well in your race too! Sounds like you had some speedy peeps there too! Congrats on the new PR!

Sue - Nice run yesterday and good morning cross training too! Good luck on your 12 miler tomorrow!

Megjmcc - Sounds like a tough work schedule! BTW, you were talking to Jill about pockets and running clothes? Both DW and I have a SPIBELT it works really well for carrying stuff around.

Joe

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

megjmcc — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:56:03 GMT

Hi all, Nothing to report as I am working 12's all weekend. I thought I might try to run after work fri, but my legs and butt were still so sore from my weight class on thurs, Fri at work made it worse with alot of lifting and hauling pipes across the building and up a ramp.Helping to move the maintenace shop. Even the young guys were whining today about sore glutes, so I don't feel so bad!:^0 So I did not run after work fri nite and tonight I am still sore and it's rainy out. But now that it's light out and warmer later. I intend to do a short run after work occasionally.

Jill- yeah, I think you need to buy new pants/shorts/capris whatever you want for this half. You deserve it.:8} I have tied my car key to my shoe lace before because I did'nt have pockets. once I had a big huge arm band that held my phone, but it jiggled around so much and the velcro once scratched my arm and I did'nt notice it till I got home and had blood running down my arm! So now I have a sports bra I wear that is lined and I cut a slit in it and slide my phone down in there nice and cozy, so I can listen to my music. I've seen alot of bicyling clothes with pockets, but running, not so many.

macd- hope your hip is feeling better by now.I think you'll get your stamina back quicker than you think.

runjr- 20.3 that is amazing!

misswendy-25.08 is a great time!! I'd be stoked!!

runthe#-congrats on the PR. That is a great time!!!

Good luck to all the racers tomorrow!!

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

snorth100 — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:45:37 GMT

Happy Sat night everyone! I managed to get another TM run in on Friday morning. Did a Pilates class this morning and then played 9 holes of golf. Tomorrow I'm scheduled to do a 12 mi run - longest ever! I'm no longer freaky about the distance as much as I worry about my foot... But, we'll see what happens! I did send the foot imprints today for the custom orthotics. Hoping I get them in time to break them in before the HM on 5/24. I've got less than a month now before my race...

Runjr: I run outside in Maine now (weather permitting) - in fact it was beautiful here today - about 70 and sunny! But this week was traveling, so that's why I ran on the TM twice. I think it's easier on my foot, too! Nice job on the 20.3 miles!!

Wendy: I wish I was confused with long distance runners...but sadly, I haven't lost any weight since ramping up my running. I have followed the advice of several and not tried to "diet" while training for the HM. But, I have found my hunger level has increased substantially - like, waking up in the middle of the night hungry which has NEVER happened to me. I've tried to eat healthy but don't always succeed...seem to crave carbs and sometimes take the easy route with crackers or sugar. Congrats on your race! You many not have the PR, but you did win your AG!!! Fine job!

Shelley: I made your protein bars last week - they are delicious but are kind of gooey. Are yours gooey? I did substitute some ingredients, so I don't know if it's because of the ingredients I chose... Have fun at your 5K!!

Jill: very exciting that your race is coming up!! Burning off some nervous energy can't be a bad thing.... How did your robot work out? I switched to the Gymboss (from my Polar HRM) because the beep wasn't loud enough on the Polar...aging ears, I guess. But, the Gymboss I can hear fine! Funny about shorts with pockets!! I just went to TJMaxx to buy some today - they're not easy to find (I don't like really short shorts...) but I did manage to get a pair. As for all your STUFF...for future races, you could look into getting a belt to carry stuff - I use an amphipod which I can attach H2O bottles to and it has a little pouch. I also have a slimmer one that has a built in storage space. You might find some of these at the Expo. I've heard some people talk about putting snacks in baggies and pinning them to your shirt so they're handy when you run... Haven't tried it myself.

Spice: good luck tomorrow!!! We know you'll be awesome! Very cool about meeting K Switzer...God love the women that broke barriers for us!

Runthe#s: Funny about the upright balance issues!! Great job on your PR!! Well done!

Macd: good news on the hip. Building stamina in a week...hmmm, short slower runs might be a good way to build stamina and acclimate, but don't overdo it or you might tire yourself out!

I'll update tomorrow after my 12 miler... Have a good evening!

Sue

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

runthenumbers — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:20:09 GMT

Hey All!

Any race is a great time, MissWendy!

Mine was great. Second time I've run this one, so I knew the course. It was a warm day, but course was in shade. Started fast also, but the start was down hill, so not too bad, except I knew I had to save some for the uphill since course was an out and back. 1st mile was under 7:30, second flat part was slower and last uphill was about same. When I reached the 3 mile mark I saw the finish and shortly thereafter saw the clock reading 23 something. I kicked and finished at 23:52. WooHoo, another PR!

It was a small field, 236 runners, a lot of high school cross country kids, and some running clubs. Very nice venue.

Afterwards went to gym and did an hour of arms.

Eager to hear other race reports, guys!

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

misswendy! — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:10:39 GMT

hey yall

this morning i ran the 5k ive been looking forward to for a while. our church organized it for the second year as a fund raiser for relay for life/american cancer society. i was very excited because dh was racing with me for the first time in a long time.

i started out by the fast girls, and went way to fast for about a mile. that pretty much blew it for my pr and my race goal. but, i did manage to keep up with and eventually out sprint my dh at the end by a couple of seconds! ha! 25:08 was my time, an 8:08 pace. i won my AG, and the female masters winner was about 3 mins ahead of me so not much chance to win that one. the local running club was out in full force and lots of fast ppl were there! the male winner had just run boston this monday in around 3:15. he ran the 5k in under 20min, i dont remember the exact time.

it was a hot day, and we had lots going on, so i didnt run any more than about a mile beforehand to warm up.

hope all racers did well, and looks like a lot of great runs this weekend!

love to all

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

JoeInTX — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:03:54 GMT

Hey gang! Ran 6 miles this morning, then stopped at the gym for about 20 min swim.

Macd - I've been in a cubicle before, wasn't so bad but prefer individual offices. Sorry your run today didn't go so well.

Lorie - Hope you had a good spin class today, have a good 8 tomorrow!

Jill - Yes, I can tell you are very excited about your first half!!

Runjr - Really great long run today! Yes football season is getting closer but still far away!

Joe

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers April19th

runjr — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:37:22 GMT

hi all, got 20.3 miles in this early AM. Really windy but the rain was warm for a while. I am glad I got it in because it is rainy and 44 degrees currently.

runthe#'s - good luck today! hope you got your PR.

joe - I am getting anxious for the draft results. It is exciting knowing that football season is getting closer.

macd - great news on the hip! Yes it was tougher with the heat and humidity. I am happy it is over. It was tough with the wind that is probably why you felt sluggish. Just run a tad slower for a bit until your stamina returns.

spicegeek - you should be done by now. I hope all went well.

lorie - glad you are enjoying the weather. Good running. taper week for you.

jill - I have pockets in my running pants. I wouldn't run without them in a race, becasue I have a place for my gels. Glad to hear the robot is ready.

take care all.