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Bay State Marathon/HM

halfwaythere — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:03:23 GMT

Hi...Newbie to HM and I'm running the Bay State/Lowell Sun HM in October...any other participants? I've been training using the Galloway run/walk method. Run 4 minutes/walk one. So far so good but sometimes I feel like I'm cheating by not running the entire time. Anybody else prescribe to the Galloway method?

First 5K IN YEARS

ditchdoc1017 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:29:31 GMT

I have done very little running since 2003 due to ITB issue after a marathon. In june my 15 y/o started training for XC. So I broke out the shoes. I have been taking it easy doing 3 to 4 miles 3 days a week. Also we train at 630 am lot cooler down south Alabama lol. Well his coach told him the team need to run local 5k Friday afternoon so off we go. 94F at the start and a lot of hills later .I turn a 27:40 . I was happy with that I beat all but 4 of the XC team. Now I need to try to shave some time off. So is intervals the way to go. Also is this a far time for a almost 40 y/o just a few months. I think the heat hurt us all. The fastest time was 21 by one of our kids.

On the bad side very tight ITB lastnight but feels much better today.

best compression shorts?

thischickruns — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:26:24 GMT

I recently got some UA compression shorts (called Achieve, 5"). I like that they don't have a front center seam, but the legs DO ride up - I was so disappointed. So many of the reviews said that they wouldn't, but they do. Can anyone give a personal recommendation of some that actually don't ride up??? Thanks very much!

max heart rate question

thischickruns — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:35:14 GMT

I'll be 53 next month, 5'9" and 123. I have been inactive for a number of years. I was also was pretty sick for 3 years '05 to '08, dropping from 150 lbs to 105 in one year. Now that's behind me, I wanted to get in shape so I started the C25K training a month ago. I am registered for a 5K at the end of Sept. My heart rate maxes at 234 when I'm on the treadmill. I know my max heart rate should be lower. But is this to be expected after not being active and being just in the middle of the training?

Runners Wanted- Join the American Liver Foundation's Marathon Team!

alyman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:29:24 GMT

Interested in Running for a Great Cause?

Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon- January 24th, 2010

(We also run San Diego's Rock and Roll Marathon and the Muddy Buddy Ride Run and Obstacle Course)

Run on the American Liver Foundation's Carlsbad Challenge Team! If you run marathons anyway- why not run for a good cause? If you're not a runner- there's no better time to decide to finally do that marathon/half. Carlsbad's beautiful coastal course offers breathtaking ocean views and ideal temperatures. Both experienced runners and committed new runners can complete either a full or half marathon by January if they start training now.

The dedicated individuals that join our Challenge teams benefit from:

Formal endurance training and education from a Pro Coach (optional)
Official ALF Technical Running Singlet and Official Carlsbad Shirt & Medal
Fundraising resources and support from ALF fundraising staff
Guaranteed race entry & the lowest marathon registration rates possible
A great way to get in shape and achieve your goals
A chance to make a big difference and be a part of a supportive team
Prizes for recruiting friends and fundraising

To sign up: http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR?fr_id=1620&pg=entry

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A one minute trial will take you to the top of the list of health, fitness and sports experts

Jack Nirenstein — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:32:09 GMT

Run four steps forward and notice that you drop your feet behind to speed up and reach a level pace. Running cannot be done another way so it is the first irrefutable and observable science in health, fitness and sports. You can now let gravity do all the work of moving you forward to walk, jog, run and sprint. A sprinter goes through all four speed labels to reach top speed. The four speed labels are the same self transport movement at a variety of speeds. Walking can be seen as running slowly and sprinting can be seen as running very fast. See more at http://www.runningtechnique.net/ all content nothing to buy.

Dallas Pacer 5K

run64 — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:02:43 GMT

Looking for someone to pace me through a sub 22:00 5K race on Memorial day. Will pay your race fee and a fee to pace me.

Born to Run

joeyverville — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:53:58 GMT

Who's read this book by Christopher McDougall? Is there another thread I'm missing if one has already been started? There's so much I want to hear other people's reactions to. Thanks, Joey

Lay-off Blues

rob333 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:09:18 GMT

For various reasons (holiday, travel & weather) I took a two week lay-off from my regular training schedule. I did my first run after the time off on Friday…an easy 6 miler, and it seemed really hard to run a 9:45 pace (normal pace for this run is about 9:15). Based on other experiences with brief sabbaticals from training, I know after a couple of training days, I’ll be back to normal and feeling good. What is the physiology at work here? I can’t have lost that much fitness in 14 days…and if I did, why would I get everything back so quickly? I suspect my age has something to do with this…I’m 63. Any ideas?

Adapting training for late 30's?

tyates11 — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:12:06 GMT

I'm a few years from being masters and am trying to figure out if I have a have few years left in me to break some of my racing times (PR in 10k 35 minutes, half mary - 1:15, marathon 2:46). I've been running for about 3 years and as many runners who just starting out, I noticed big improvements in the first year. This past year, as I followed regimented training schedules (mostly from Daniel's running formula) and running around the mid'70's weekly mileage, I noticed my times didn't improve all that much.

Maybe I've reached my potential as a runner, but it's always nice to see some of my other fellow runners have breakthrough performances in the 40's. I guess this is what keep the fire inside me burning.

Are there any training pointers out there for someone over the age of 35? For instance, I still do track work twice a week even through I heard it's not advised for those over 35. I've introduced alot of things into my running the past year from Lydiard based hill repeats and weights to build up strength, long and short intervals to build up speed.

My short term goals I would say would be to bring my 10k time down to around 33 and break 2:40 in the marathon.