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9963 Views 41 Replies Latest reply: May 23, 2013 6:40 PM by Running4urlife RSS Go to original post 1 2 3 Previous Next
  • priehemann Rookie
    priehemann
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    15. Feb 20, 2013 7:30 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    I'm running in my first half on August 10 in Vancouver Canada.  The Lululemon SeaWheeze.  I've done several 5k's but have made it a personal goal for this year to train and finish the SeaWheeze.  I'm only running 2 days a week. 3 miles at a time and do crossfit 2 days a week.  I'm starting the couchtohalfmarathon training next week.  I'm really glad I found this website I've been needing a little bit of a push to train harder.  Thanks for sharing all your stories, and if anyone has any advice of course Its definitely always welcomed.

     

  • BOSNPM We're Not Worthy
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    16. Feb 20, 2013 7:43 AM (in response to PhilipBurke)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Which Half in NC are you going to run, our weather could be prefect or hot and humid.  Get use to drinking some water.  You might want to slow your long runs down some, they should not be run at race pace (at least not all of them).  Every  third one run your last 1/3 at goal pace.

  • edensacres Pro
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    17. Feb 22, 2013 9:25 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Just when I think its warming up, winter comes back, GRRR.  I swapped my long run (6) to yesterday, Thursday to avoid freezing rain on Friday and Saturday.  It was in the teens, but by 2 miles in I was comfortable. 

     

    I planned my run so that my turnaround at about mile three was the top of a hill.  The hill started about a mile into the run and by the three mile marker I had climed 264 feet.  My pace slowed to a crawl near the top, but I made it to the top.  I am going to keep this hill in my long runs, to help me prepare for the 2.5 miles of mostly uphill running that climbs a total of 280 feet during the flying pig half.  The best part of course, is that once I'm up, the trot down is a heck of a lot easier.   This coming week, since my long run is done, is 4 easy, 4 tempo and then a 7 mile long run. 

     

    What does your plan look like this week?

     

    Stephanie




    Started C25K 3/29/11 for the third time - Graduated 7/1/11 - some of us take longer

    Completed Races

    Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 5K (5/28/11) 38:03 "Holy crap! Did he just say 38 something? I was hopinig for 45 minutes"

    Never underestimate yourself!

    That Dam Race 5K 7/23/11 44:46 - a challenging route & a hot day- but I will do better next year!

    "Run for the Ta-Ta's 5K 10/29/11 39:54 in the snow!

    Woodchoppers 5K 5/26/12 36:08 My 5 year old was 5 minutes behind me. Way to go Liat!

    Fly By 10k 6/16/12 1:24:12

    And the dream race...

    "Flying Pig Half Marathon" Cincinnati, OH (May 2013)

  • BOSNPM We're Not Worthy
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    18. Feb 22, 2013 10:58 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    I am running a 9 mile trail race in heavy rain in the morning!  Then going up to UNC to see my daughter and watch the UNC and NC State basketball game, Go Heels!

  • laharris7 Amateur
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    19. Feb 22, 2013 11:15 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    I have a Half planned for mid-May.  It will be my 2nd Half. My first was in October.

    My longest run before it was only 11 miles.

    I can't describe how much of a confidence booster it is to finish.  You feel on top of the world....and hungry!

    Good luck to all of you on your 1st Half.  It's a great distance that is challenging, but doable.

    ~Laura




    11/25/10 - 5K - Turkey Trot - 31:27

    4/16/11 - 5K - Otter Creek Trail Run - 31:28

    5/8/11 - 5 Mile - Women's Runnning Race - 52:27

    7/4/11 - 5K - Independence Day Run - 30:56

    11/24/11 - 10K - Turkey Trot- 1.01:37

    5/13/12 - 5 Mile - Women's Runnning Race - 57:09

    7/4/12 - 5K - Independence Day Run - 32:00

    10/13/12 - Hartford ING Half Marathon - 2.36:03

    4/6/13 - 5k - Kid's Place - 29.00 New PR !!!

  • Running4urlife Pro
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    20. Feb 23, 2013 8:33 AM (in response to PhilipBurke)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    good luck!!!  i'm training for my first 1/2 in june but i'm nowhere near your time!!  i'm hoping to finish in under 2:50:00 so i wouldnt dare give you any advice!!




    COMPLETED RACES

    2010 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k ---47:24 (first race in 10 years!)

    2011 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k ---- 33:53

    2012 - St. Paddy's Day 8k/5k Run....58:59....FIRST 8K!

    2012 - Tiger 5k Speedway Racetrack....35:38

    2012 - Short Run on a Long Day 5k in Frankfort....34:43

    2012 - Fort2Base - 3 Nautical Mile (3.45 miles).....36:44

    2012 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k.....31:46...PR!!

    2013 - Mar - St. Paddy's Day 5k/8k Run...34.26

    2013 - Apr - Tiger 5k Speedway Racetrack...34:36...2nd place in my "old age" group

    UPCOMING RACES

    2013 - May - Soldier Field 10 miler...

    2013 - June - Chicago Color Run

    2013 - June - Women's Chicago 1/2 Marathon....

  • edensacres Pro
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    21. Feb 28, 2013 8:10 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    How's the training going for you all?  I've got a LSR of 7 miles this week. 

     

    The idea of completing my first half is starting to seem possible.  Once I get this one done, I'm more than half way there....And just like Running4urlife, 2:50 and upright, across the finish line will be a resounding success for me.

     

    Happy running!

    Stephanie




    Started C25K 3/29/11 for the third time - Graduated 7/1/11 - some of us take longer

    Completed Races

    Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 5K (5/28/11) 38:03 "Holy crap! Did he just say 38 something? I was hopinig for 45 minutes"

    Never underestimate yourself!

    That Dam Race 5K 7/23/11 44:46 - a challenging route & a hot day- but I will do better next year!

    "Run for the Ta-Ta's 5K 10/29/11 39:54 in the snow!

    Woodchoppers 5K 5/26/12 36:08 My 5 year old was 5 minutes behind me. Way to go Liat!

    Fly By 10k 6/16/12 1:24:12

    And the dream race...

    "Flying Pig Half Marathon" Cincinnati, OH (May 2013)

  • BOSNPM We're Not Worthy
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    22. Feb 28, 2013 10:20 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Last hard LR before my half.  2 hours after the 1st hour 3 X 10 min @ 1/2 pace with 2 mins of walking between.

  • edensacres Pro
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    23. Mar 11, 2013 7:16 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Just checking in to see how everyone is doing?   BOSNP, I believe you are the first!  Good luck and be sure to let us know how it went. 

     

    I got my first ever 8 mile run in on Saturday and it felt really good.  My 7 miler the week before was a killer, a success but it was a very challenging.  So I took another route that allowed me to avoid the big hills, man what a difference.  The Flying Pig is a hilly race, so I'm not going to be able to do that every week, but the soreness lingered a little too long for my liking, so I think the hills will be an every other week thing.  I'm traveling for next week so things are crazy.  My target is 3 5 mile runs- if I get two I'll be content. 

     

    Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread, its great to know I'm not alone. 

     

    Stephanie




    Started C25K 3/29/11 for the third time - Graduated 7/1/11 - some of us take longer

    Completed Races

    Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 5K (5/28/11) 38:03 "Holy crap! Did he just say 38 something? I was hopinig for 45 minutes"

    Never underestimate yourself!

    That Dam Race 5K 7/23/11 44:46 - a challenging route & a hot day- but I will do better next year!

    "Run for the Ta-Ta's 5K 10/29/11 39:54 in the snow!

    Woodchoppers 5K 5/26/12 36:08 My 5 year old was 5 minutes behind me. Way to go Liat!

    Fly By 10k 6/16/12 1:24:12

    And the dream race...

    "Flying Pig Half Marathon" Cincinnati, OH (May 2013)

  • BOSNPM We're Not Worthy
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    24. Mar 11, 2013 10:51 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Stephanie

     

    Every other week is probably good.  The pig is not bad until the run up to the park (apprx miles 5-7) where you turn around and get to run it down!  A couple of bridges but they were not that bad!  I am ready for my race, I am doing a lot of volunteering this week for the race.  The Pig is a great race.

  • BOSNPM We're Not Worthy
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    25. Mar 18, 2013 9:28 AM (in response to BOSNPM)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    I ran my Spring Half on Sun the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach.  This is my home course, I also spent lots and lots of time helping set up the course and working the expo and helping clean up after which was hard after running a hard race.  The weather was perfect temp at the start 56 and by the time I was done 65 with light wind.  I ran a smart race which is new for me and resulted in a 30 sec PR 1:37.54.  My splits were 1) 7:49, 2) 7:30, 3) 7:26, 4) 7:25, 5) 7:26, 6) 7:30, 7) 7:24, 8) 7:23, 9) 7:23, 10) 7:26, 11) 7:24, 12) 7:21, 13) 7:10 and .10) 6:25.  The reason I posted my splits is for all of you that have not run a half or only a few that it is best to stat slower and build!   Going out to fast will cost you in the end!  Good luck to all of you and I hope ya'll have as good of a race as I did!!!!!

  • HFOTMatt Rookie
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    26. Mar 19, 2013 1:21 PM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

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  • edensacres Pro
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    27. Mar 21, 2013 8:32 AM (in response to BOSNPM)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    Congratulations BOSNPM on a great race and the PR!  I am impressed with your splits!  It takes a lot of self control to hold back like you did.  I understand the purpose, but I struggle with pacing  on my runs, without the adrenilne surge that comes with race day.  I'll be thinking of you mile 1-4!

     

    My training got thrown off track due to travel, I had planned a step down week with 3 five mile runs - I only ended up getting in 2 of the 3.  Yesterday, I did my long run of 9, which was scheduled for Friday since I won't be able to run.  After a long travel day on Tuesday, and a week of heels and flip flops, my calves and knees were SCREAMING at me.  It was a mix of run walks but I didnt stop.  I was walking pretty funny last night, but today its a good sore.  Looking forward to next weeks long run of 10 miles!  The Flying pig is 6 and half weeks out - May 6 and I'm starting to feel like I've got this!

     

     

    Hopefully, you all are having "fun" with your training!

     

    Happy running!

    Stephanie




    Started C25K 3/29/11 for the third time - Graduated 7/1/11 - some of us take longer

    Completed Races

    Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 5K (5/28/11) 38:03 "Holy crap! Did he just say 38 something? I was hopinig for 45 minutes"

    Never underestimate yourself!

    That Dam Race 5K 7/23/11 44:46 - a challenging route & a hot day- but I will do better next year!

    "Run for the Ta-Ta's 5K 10/29/11 39:54 in the snow!

    Woodchoppers 5K 5/26/12 36:08 My 5 year old was 5 minutes behind me. Way to go Liat!

    Fly By 10k 6/16/12 1:24:12

    And the dream race...

    "Flying Pig Half Marathon" Cincinnati, OH (May 2013)

  • Running4urlife Pro
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    28. Mar 24, 2013 8:45 AM (in response to BOSNPM)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    BOSNPM - Incredible race for you!!!!   All your hard work and training paid off....good to know!!

     

    I'm frustrated because I'm only in week 4 of my training and I can't imagine being able to almost double my long runs at this time!!  My longest is 8 miles and I've only done that twice.  I'm sore and my calves are so tight until mile 5 or 6 and then they adjust. I just keep thinking, how in the world will I get strong enought to turn around and redo what I just did.....yikes!  Well, I have 13 more weeks of training so if I look back 4 weeks ago even, my longest run was 5 and now I'm up to 8. That's my little glimmer of hope!

     

    I'm very frustrated because I cannot get any faster due to a heart condition (rapid heart rate and two of my valves leak).  I see my Cardiologist annually and have my annual stress echo and it always shows that there have been no changes over the last couple of years so my doc is OK with me running.  But DAMN I cannot increase my speed for anything!  I get to 80% of my MaxHR in the first mile and I hover there for the entire run.

     

    Any advice for tight calves?  I haven't had this issue before.  Stretching doesn't seem to improve it?!




    COMPLETED RACES

    2010 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k ---47:24 (first race in 10 years!)

    2011 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k ---- 33:53

    2012 - St. Paddy's Day 8k/5k Run....58:59....FIRST 8K!

    2012 - Tiger 5k Speedway Racetrack....35:38

    2012 - Short Run on a Long Day 5k in Frankfort....34:43

    2012 - Fort2Base - 3 Nautical Mile (3.45 miles).....36:44

    2012 - Hot Chocolate 5k/15k.....31:46...PR!!

    2013 - Mar - St. Paddy's Day 5k/8k Run...34.26

    2013 - Apr - Tiger 5k Speedway Racetrack...34:36...2nd place in my "old age" group

    UPCOMING RACES

    2013 - May - Soldier Field 10 miler...

    2013 - June - Chicago Color Run

    2013 - June - Women's Chicago 1/2 Marathon....

  • Art Davis Pro
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    29. Mar 24, 2013 10:40 AM (in response to edensacres)
    Spring Training Plans - Half Marathon anyone?

    I just ran my 2nd half marathon this year in 2hr 22min and my full marathon is on april 6th.

    Art

    http://fitatfifty-art.blogspot.com/




    Getting Fit at Fifty

    http://fitatfifty-art.blogspot.com/

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