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How many miles for October?

PersianP — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:10:57 GMT

October report card: What is your final number for October?

- Added 400 miles to 2009 record.

- Spirit Of Survival Marathon - 3:54:37 2nd age group 8th overall woman BQ

- Marathon to Marathon - 4:11:40 1st age group 5th overall woman

- Frankenthon Monster Marathon - 3:49:18 1st master 3rd overall woman BQ

Brest Cancer Marathon (Jacksonville Fl)

MarineTanker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:59:43 GMT

Has anyone done the Brest Cancer marathon in Jacksonville?

Hydration during the marathon

MarineTanker — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:29:42 GMT

What is a good cycle to hydrate during the marathon? I usually start drinking power ade at the 45 min mark (approx 7 oz) then drink 7 oz of power ade every 20-30 min along with water. Anyone got any other tips? Thanks.

DC Individual and Group Coaching?

Jeff Le — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:40:32 GMT

Hi All,

Question for the community here in the DC Metro Area: Have any of you been a part of an individual or group marathon coaching program? Whether with a local club? Or maybe with a running store in the area?

I've been thinking about it more and more and wanted to get your thoughts. What have you heard? What's the flexibility in their programming and where is the value-added?

Many thanks,
Jeff

MCM Hotel Rooms Available Near Rosslyn Metro & Finish Line - $189 per night

Team Fisher House — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:59:48 GMT

Great Location - Near Rosslyn Metro Stop, Charity Village & Finish Line Festival.

Team Fisher House has fewer out-of-town runners than expected, so rooms can be available to runners outside the team.

Key Bridge Marriott

1401 Lee Highway

Arlington, VA 22209

To make reservations online, click this link: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waskb-key-bridge-marriott/?toDate=&groupCode=fisfisa&fromDate=&app=resvlink

You will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All you need to do is enter your arrival date to begin the reservation process. You will only be able to book online for the contracted room nights. If you would like to check in on an earlier date or check out on a later date, you must call the number below.

To make reservations by phone, call 1-888-236-2427 and request rooms by mentioning that you are with Fisher House 2009 Marine Corp Marathon.

Fisher House Foundation has contracted a room rate of $189 per night for up to four guests per room for these dates:

Friday, 10/23/09

Satufday, 10/24/09

Sunday, 10/25/09

The group rate is only available through Monday, October 5, 2009

Nike+ SportBand?

Jeff Le — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:47:31 GMT

Hi All, so for the longest time I've been doing everything in my power to resist some of the latest shiny techy devices for us runners. But after logging miles and miles and miles for Chicago, I'm thinking I might finally get something to help me log my times and distances.

As an NGO worker, going after the super high end goodies just hurts to think about. So I then ran into a few folks who have been using the Nike+ SportBand. Since I don't run with music, I was thinking it'd be a good fit and it'd be low-tech and potentially low maintenance.

Do any of you use this? Have any of you ever thought of it but then decided against it? I'd love your thoughts and advice.

And for those Chicago Marathon runners, we should try to get some of us together before or afterhand. We are just 15 days away.

Jeff

Beating the Bridge

Noel90298 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:35:33 GMT

I know this topic has probably been asked and answered too many times, but thank you for your patience with those of us who are marathon first timers who are using this marathon and the training as a way of getting in shape for our first time...

I have read that a 14:00 pace is required to beat the bridge (that works out to four hours and forty minutes)...

I have also read that the bridge closes at 1:15 (that works out to five hours and fifteen minutes)...

If my math is correct that is a difference of thirty five minutes or an extra pace of one minute and forty five seconds per mile.

I know part of the difference is to account for the fact that the people in the back of the start line will start a few minutes later than those in the front, but thirty five minutes seems like more time than is needed for the start.

So, is the required pace 14:00 or does the bridge close at 1:15 (which would make a pace of 15:45)?

I am running right between 14:00 and 14:10 pace on my 20 mile runs so I'm sweating this. Thanks for any help or advice!

I got lucky! Now I have a question?

HALOjen — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:53:42 GMT

I won a free entry into the Niagara Marathon!! It is the same weekend as MCM, so I won't be able to make it to DC...but, I will get to run Niagara with Omi!!

I am taking my free entry into the marathon as a sign that I am supposed to run another marathon this fall. So, I am looking for advice from all of you about how to best prepare.

Sept 13 - Montreal Marathon

Sept. 20 - Recovery, ie: spending time with my children and husband, eating, and sleeping.

Sept 27 - ?

Oct 4 - ?

Oct 11 - Cleveland Towpath Half Marathon

Oct 18 - Taper

Oct 25 - Niagara

My pattern to date has been to do a long run every other week, building up to 20. On the intervening weeks, I have done an endurance activity on my bike. During the week, I do some running, but also a lot of biking, yoga, and pilates. This schedule has worked for me to keep the injuries away.

I need to fit a long run in my schedule but am not sure which week to do it. Would this weekend be too soon following Montreal? I feel fine and that would follow my typical on-off pattern. I am hesitant to do a super long run on the 4th and then a half marathon the next weekend. My body seems to need that intervening week to really recover. On the other hand, would a long run this weekend be too far out from the full? Last question...I promise...how long should my long run be...20?

Just think folks, a year ago the docs told me I would never run another marathon This is pretty exciting.

Looking to share a ride and/or hotel to the Marine Corps Marathon from the Charlotte, NC area

bob mersch — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:10:12 GMT

Planning to drive to DC for the Marathon on Friday and return Sunday evening and was hoping to share the cost as well as driving time. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

Thanks, Bob

Breaking a Barrier Not Breaking a Bone

PersianP — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:54:17 GMT

I did it!

I ran 31 days streaking over 3 hours and minimum of 15 miles daily!

Everyone has a personal goal to achieve each year and some strive harder than others to accomplish these goals and milestones. One of my goals this year has been to increase my mileage to more that 15 miles daily to run between 3-4 hours for at least a month. Well, first quarter I had a fracture in shinbone, second quarter I had a fracture on my foot. I ran several marathons with my foot rapped up and it was impossible to keep running everyday with injuries. I was finally able to achieve this goal today without injury. I ran perfect 15 miles today, but it was a close call, almost stepped on a copperhead! I stepped my right foot in front of it as it was crossing the trail. She raised her head to strike and I jumped one foot high!

What is your personal goal this year?