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90. Nov 28, 2007 10:26 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Ran 4 miles in just under 36 minutes about 10:30 last night. Hope to get at least 5 in tomorrow afternoon. It might just creep down into the 70's by then. Still waiting to get some consistent non humid, cooler weather down here in Fla.

Megs: If looking to do the Sarasota 1/2, a great part of Florida but in March you never know what kind of temps you are going to get. If you are not into warm weather, I would suggest somewhere a little cooler.

Chamblin: if you are training for your first 10K, enjoy it. A 1/2 and a marathon might be further into your future plans. I would say get comfortable slowly upping your race mileage. I only seriously considered my 1st half after running a 10K and then a 15K. Keep training and good luck

spicegeek

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91. Nov 28, 2007 10:39 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

45 mins on the bike today >> insert little happy dance << I feel like I`m on the road to recovery and I cannot tell you how much mentally better I feel

Now the weather is turning colder and wetter in parts - a lttle treat for those outdoor runners - I picked up a tin of hot chocolate flakes from Williams and Sonoma ( you can get them online too ) .... yummy !!

Good to see everyone is still training hard + the group is growing ... now I can see some real recovery I have a sort of eye on the More Half Marathon in April - it`s for women over 40 - I have to see how long it takes to get my form back.

wbertha

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92. Nov 29, 2007 6:41 AM

in response to: joescoolagain

Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

the More Half Marathon in April??? can you tell us more???

wbertha

joescoolagain

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93. Nov 29, 2007 8:41 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Morning gang! Running 4 today after work, then the big game tonight! Go Cowboys!!!

Kim - Yep, take your running gear with you, you never know! Have a safe trip!

Megs411 - Ah, the gel texture. Yes, I've heard a couple of women have the same concern. They also make Sports Beans (like Jelly Beans) and newer too are Shot Bloks (like Gummi Bears) which are basically the same thing.

Chuck - Good Run! How'd the 5 go?

Cara - Nice run, 10:30 pace! Well maybe a Garmin for your Birthday then?

Runjr - Great run! Chilly weather! Yep, tonight's the night!

Sheila - Nice 4 miler! I don't like too windy! Garmin charged up yet? There's plenty of sites out there to keep running logs! Get started today!!

Misswendy - Fuzzy here too! I open a Notepad session alongside the coolrunning.com window! I then cut/paste from Notepad into the reply window! Pretty anal huh? Glad got that hot shower in! I like your log too!

Laurel - Fun, fun, fun! Hmmm... Dallas next year? I'm pretty much committed to San Antonio's Rock-N-Roll Half next year. Will have to see.... Did you get that run in this morning?

Wbertha - Know what you mean by so much going on and so little time to post!! However I don't know what you mean by Go Packers! It's GO COWBOYS!!!! Haven't heard from Christina. Or Marilyn for that matter!

Slavetodogs - Good 2 miles! Ready for that Santa Shuffle? Sorry, don't know what to advise on the cramping.

Mara40thon - Good 4 miler!

Spicegeek - Glad you keep feeling better and better! You'll be on the road in no time!

Peg - You out there? How's that new job going? Think you'll be ready for Houston?

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94. Nov 29, 2007 8:57 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Hi all, no run again today the weather is nasty and by the time I get home it will be game time. Go Pack! I hate missing two days in a week right now.

misswendy: congrats on the run and it was your best to date, it was an impressive run!

wbertha: this is the big game tonight, you are a true fan when you travel to watch the game! I will end up on the treadmill this weekend as the weather is looking poor.

spicegeek: that was a great workout, glad to hear you are on your way back.

Joe: hopefully you get your run in tonight. What is the easiest place to log where I can use my garmin?

good luck today to all, keep pushing!

monnik

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95. Nov 29, 2007 9:19 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

GO PACKERS!!! Woo hoo!

My youngest DD goes to an in home daycare where they're all cowboys fans. She wore her Brett Favre jersey today and when we got there, her babysitter was wearing a Tony Romo jersey. Too funny. Vali said "Go Packers!!" without any prompting. I was so proud.

Well, my appointment is with an orthopedic surgeon at an office that specializes in sports injuries. It's Monday afternoon. I did run a bit last night - did a 40 minute run/walk program on my treadmill that simulates some killer hills - up to a 10% incline. YOWZA! The hip feels better today (probably because I made the appointment, ha ha) but it's still twingy. Last night it felt ok, but that's cuz I had taken advil.

We'll see what they say on Monday. I'm hoping for the best.

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96. Nov 29, 2007 9:42 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Hey everyone! How's the day going?

Joe- Thanks for the tip on the gels. I tried the sports beans before my 10K. They tasted just like gatorade, which I didn't mind. I'll have to remember those.

macd- Go Colts! I usually end up watching games with a group of people that hate the Colts simply because I cheer for them. Let me tell you, that New England game hurt me.

Chamblin-Feel free to pick a New England team as long as it's not the Patriots. I think you should be a fan of the Colts. Just a suggestion...

Nice to meet another non-morning person. I tried running a couple of times before work and found I was having some of my WORST runs. Too bad most races start so darn early. I'm impressed you're up to 8.5 miles in your long runs. Good for you!

runjr- I can handle being the only person that doesn't like the Packers. I'm okay with that.

Sheila- My run ended up being okay last night. I was running directly into the wind for part of it, but that's okay, I was running and that was enough for me. Good for you for your four miles! I ended up doing 3 last night.]

misswendy-I'm the boss here, so I tend to stay out of trouble on the boring days. Gotta lead by example, right?

monnik- Even though you're a Packers fan, I won't hold it against you. I'm sorry about your hip pain and hope your md visit goes well on Monday!

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97. Nov 29, 2007 10:21 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Hey All,
I've been slacking on posting, and my running has been spotty too. I need to get back into gear. I have been weightlifting more, but it's not a replacement for those long miles to keep my body happy or my mind clear.

I'm going to get a run in this afternoon (hopefully with a coworker). I hope you all are well, and maybe if I get back on the bandwagon of posting, the running will follow?

Hope you're all well, I'll catch up reading.

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98. Nov 29, 2007 10:49 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Gotta post often here to keep up. I wish the game was in Green Bay tonight. It is so windy and cold. No wonder our first 1/2 marathon is in late April.

meg: you are not alone in your dislike of the Packers. For us Packer fans this is the first year in quite a few where we are actually a good team (tonight will tell). As a Colts fan you have had it good for a while. Your team is still one of the favorites.

imogene: glad you are back in gear. Post often.

monnik: great story!!!! lol. We are all happy you are set with your appointment.

Take care will be back tomorrow.

spicegeek

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99. Nov 29, 2007 11:11 AM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

The More Marathon + Half Marathon is a womens only race - you HAVE to be over 40 to race the full Marathon = you can race the half in a team ot 2 but one of the team has to be over 40 - I have tentative plans to run with a friend - we are both 40+ so no problem there

It is run in central Park - you can register on the New York Road Runners site nyrr.org

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misswendy!

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100. Nov 29, 2007 1:05 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

hey yall

monnik...so funny story w/DD. how cute she must be!

wbertha...have a drink or a french fry for me. we will be checkin in online to see whats up with the game

slavetodogs...hope your calves are better...

mara40thon...great time on 4 miles...great weather too

spicegeek...i join you in your happy dance! way to go! the more marathon sounds fun, but central park is a long way to go to get to a run. id love to do it one day.

runjr...sorry about the weather...have a cup of spicegeeks hot chocolate and watch the pack

megs411...i like peyton manning,,,hes got mississippi roots. so i pull for them when i can.

imogene...nice to hear from you, and yes, posting can lead to more running!

got in my scheduled 3M this am in 26 min. very warm today.
yes, this is a group of fun posters...keep up the conversation. its nice to talk.

love to all

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macd019

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101. Nov 29, 2007 4:09 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

spicegeek, the More Marathon looks neat--I love Central Park and like the idea of an all-women event (no offense, guys). I've also been eyeing the Main Coast half (Sept., I think)... can you tell I'm a transplanted easterner?

runjr, thanks for the info on the game. I may have to go to a sports bar--or make a quick trip to Milwaukee where one of my DDs is in school! I don't have a preference for either team, just think it should be a great game. I would have given the Colts a chance of repeating if it weren't for all the injuries.

Sheila, maybe I will sign up for the Indy Mini 5k--I'm thinking registration for that won't fill up as quickly, so I can wait a while to decide... You could run with my DD & her roommate while I run with your friends

I promise it will be warmer here in May. The wind chill was 14 when I got up this morning... needless to say, it was the TM for me.

carol40

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102. Nov 29, 2007 4:21 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

Spicegeek, so glad you had a good workout. Sounds like you are on the comeback trail!

slavetodogs, wow 3 standard poodles! Beautiful dogs. Ours are all mutts, but of course the most loveable mutts in the world. Boy do I hear you on the tripping over them part! The one that can run a few miles is also the most excitable. I took a spill a few months ago running full out with her to chase a squirrel.

Time to start gearing up for the Cowboy game! Sorry, forgot who they are playing. Something that rhymes with slackers I believe

Oh, upper body and core at the gym today...pushed from last night. Still haven't checked into the "hillyness" of the Cowtown 1/2 yet, but I will.

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imogene089

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103. Nov 29, 2007 5:37 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

I'm too young for the More Half, though I guess one of you older girls could take me on as a teammate... any takers?

Ran 6.5 after work today. 8:30min/mile. I'm so bad at going slow when I'm running by myself, and I"m missing my big group run on Saturday to have brunch and introduce the BF to the my sister... eeek.

Slave - I have a lot of calf problems too, I do a of stretching and massage (try to find some arnica oil), good luck with them. Also, if you are a wearer of th high heels (I haven't picked up on your gender, yet) be sure to stretch a lot on heel-days.

misswendy!

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104. Nov 29, 2007 6:00 PM

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Re: 1/2 Marathon Trainers, Week of November 25th

imogene

im not old enought yet, but by race day i will be.

GREAT time on 6.5! havent gone that fast for that distance.
you go...

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