well, how did anybody do at the badgerland striders half marathon?
I was going to run it because I had a great time last year, but a friend came back to Madison from Washington DC so I had to play basketball with him instead.
I exercise lots but this was the first basketball in about a year for me, I played pretty well but I am so unbelievably sore now!
How did the weekend go for the rest of you?

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Never done crazylegs so no advice from me.

I was out for a 5 mile walk with my SIL and when we finished I had decided that I had had enough of fighting the wind and so I went to the gym and used the TM to get a 4 mile run in. I am hoping that the wind dies down before this weekend.



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quote:<HR>Originally posted by arotrame:
Hey Wisconsinites!
Just wondering who has ran in the Crazylegs in Madison? My fiance and I are newbie's and have only been running for about a month now...we're slow and overweight but can plug along for about 3 miles without being run ragged. We ran our first 5K race after 4 weeks of training in just under 33 minutes. Would we be stupid to attempt the Crazylegs? I heard it's a great time but also don't want to be "unprepared" and try to finish it? Advice? Suggestions?<HR>

Crazylegs is probably a great one for you. There are a lot of spectators and runners, so if you need the extra boost to keep going, you will have it. They are also doing a wave start this year there isn't so much congestion for the first mile (which was a nightmare last year - I didn't get into a good stride until I was near the end of State Street!).

It is a fun one - go for it!

Hey there, I live in Reedsburg (Wisconsin Dells area) and I could really use a running partner!

I used to live in Green Bay, but all my running friends are there, alas. I have a 2-year-old daughter, and I did run throughout my pregnancy, but it's still been an uphill climb since then to reach my pre-pregnancy shape. (And furthermore, to find the time to get those longer runs in!)

I'm currently training for the Run for the Butter 10K here in Reedsburg in mid-June. I haven't done a 10K since the Bellin Run in 2002! I did complete the Jingle Bell 5k in Madison in 2004, but no races since then due to a nagging knee injury. The knee is finally cooperating with me once again, so I look forward to getting back into the swing of things!

I ran 3.2 today, and I hadn't run that far in a few years (sadly.) It felt good, and I did feel like I could have gone a bit further, but then it started pouring like mad.

I'd really like to do a marathon someday . . .

quote:<HR>Originally posted by runninlaw:
Hi all....I am in the Madison area (Cottage Grove). I am looking for a good 20 mile route - does anyone have any suggestions?

I heard the Military Ridge bike path has mile markers, but I have never been on it....I appreciate any ideas....<HR>

Have you tried using www.gmap-pedometer.com[/URL" target="_blank"> to create routes? You can start from any point and make your own route.

Hi- I live in Marshfield, fairly new to running, my first event is the half marathon in Cincinnati on May 7. Thinking towards doing another half in the fall- considering Fox Cities- any thoughts? I drive through Appleton on the highway quite often, but not familiar with the course- any input appreciated.

Sarah

Hey how is everyone doing now that spring seems to be here?

Training for G-ma's hit a rough patch last week but I have hopefully gotten over it and back on track. I think the next long run will be a lot of mental games considering last week.

Depending on how it goes I am looking for races after the marathon because I have read that you should already have a race in mind for afterward to help with the post marathon blues. Trying to decide if I want to do the Hayward Half marathon again or if I should go for Whistle Stop Half (I think there's a half). Oh the choices!!



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