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rhoon phast

236 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

May 21, 2006 2:28 AM

PF Chang January 2007

It seems like I'm usually trying to throw myself into shape on short notice...so I'm trying to reverse that trend. I'm training now for next January. I've never heard of a buildup that long, but I have about 20 lbs to lose and would like to make a crack at a sub-4...on my way to faster perhaps. Had a couple of months of sporadic running due to a mega-blister obtained at my last marathon in late February. The blister is mostly better, nothing left but a sensitive spot on my heel. So in the past couple weeks I've started putting some mileage together again.

Anybody else out there have Phoenix in their sights?

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HDH

335 posts since
Aug 19, 2007

1. May 21, 2006 9:29 AM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I ran the full in 2006 while my daughter did the half. I think I will do the half in 2007 with her.

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RunninRob

51 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. May 22, 2006 12:26 AM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I will return for the third time - looking to run the half this year with my son who can now participate "Officially"

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PerfesserR

157 posts since
Sep 7, 2005

3. May 22, 2006 8:31 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

Probably,
I wanted to run this year but got a stress fracture. Ouch!

frankie71

85 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. May 23, 2006 12:43 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I ran the full this year, may do the half in January. DW wants to give the half a crack too.

garunner

38 posts since
Dec 16, 2001

5. May 23, 2006 2:25 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I've already registered for AZ. Actually, one of my goals for 2007 is to run ALL the Rock N Roll events and get all those additional metals!

BTW: I ran the first one in 2004 and it was a good experience. Lots of activity along the course.

garunner

38 posts since
Dec 16, 2001

6. May 23, 2006 2:26 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

rhoon phast

236 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. May 27, 2006 4:33 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

Well...since my long runs are only 8 miles at the moment...I've got a ways to go. But the heel blister seems to be a thing of the past, and hopefully will just continue to get better. I'd like to have a base of 10 or more runs in the 17 mile or longer range for this attempt. I'd also like to sign up, as GArunner has, but am a bit unsure I'm ready to plop down that much cash before I even have plane tickets...so that might have to wait a little while...

I hope it is cool on race day, as I'm running in 60-70 degree weather this past week and it is too hot for me...too many years in Alaska I guess.

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frankie71

85 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. May 30, 2006 12:57 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

It was probably around 40 degrees at the sound of the gun and it probably got up to around 60-65 this year. It was great running weather.

mollysmuppet

39 posts since
Sep 28, 2007

9. Jun 1, 2006 11:55 AM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I'm already registered for this one and looking forward to it - it will be my first marathon. We have a second home in Scottsdale (about 4 blocks from the 20-mile marker!) so it will be a convenient one for us, though I hope I don't hit the wall and decide to just run home!

rhoon phast

236 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Jun 6, 2006 12:42 AM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

My family appears to be migrating to Phoenix (except for my little branch of the tree...), so it works out for us to go visit siblings, parents, and grandparents there. A fortuitous opportunity...I just happen to think we'll be making the trip when there is a marathon to run! Coincidence? Probably not...

In my long, slow preparation, I didn't get in a long run this past week. My long runs right now are a pitiful 8 miles anyway...but I did run four times today...1.5 miles to work, 3.5 miles at lunch, 2 miles after work with kids on bikes, and one kid wanted to go further so we went another 3.3 miles...not really a long run, but it felt fine and easy. Hopefully I'll get my long runs into the 13 mile range in the next couple weeks.

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rhoon phast

236 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Dec 23, 2007 6:27 AM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

A bit of a slow week, but did get in some miles. Long run up to 11 miles today, very relaxed and easy despite a ferocious wind (25-30 mph). Does it get windy in Phoenix in January? I'm big enough that it doesn't affect me as much as some other people I run with, but it still makes a difference... I have heard of big dust storms that blow through there, that would certainly rearrange the mindset during a marathon!

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frankie71

85 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Jun 12, 2006 6:43 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

No, it generally doesnt get windy here in the Phoenix area in January. Im not saying it cant happen but very rarely do we get cold windy days. Same goes for our dust storms. They primarily happen between June and August. Thats whay the RnR is scheduled when it is, mild weather for everybody to enjoy.

esnackpack

61 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Jun 21, 2006 2:16 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

I think I'm planning on running this one -- it will be my second marathon (just ran Grandma's Marathon last weekend). I'll be shooting for a sub 3:40 for a BQ!

esnackpack

61 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Jun 22, 2006 1:01 PM

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Re: PF Chang January 2007

Just signed up! Yessss! What training plans are people using? I am considering Pfitz.....

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