quote:<HR>Originally posted by zpoint2:
Because freak-jobs like you make it entertaining.

shrug

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Was that another "substance" post? Don't go freaking out now

quote:<HR>Originally posted by zpoint2:
Ummm..because they're not? Run/walking a marathon is easier than running the whole way. Period.
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Gee, another ignoramus. At least be clear within your own argument. The arguments against galloway tend to be...
1) It's cheating (we must be using wheels on our walk breaks or something)
2) It's not proper training. The Most efficient way to run is to do it straight at an even pace (this is true by the way)
3) Run/walking a marathon is easier than running the whole way -> Utter nonsense according to every piece of literature on running!

If it's most efficient to run a 4:00 marathon straight, run/walking it is by definition 'harder'. But I will agree that it's easier & healthier than a 3:50 that the person might be able to do without the walk breaks, pushing himself to the limit of breakdown. 10 minutes is a small price to pay in my opinion to have fun & stay injury free. And anyone who runs over 95% of a marathon, is a true marathoner in my opinion. As I've said before, if the fact that I'm out exercising, running in an event that I thoroughly enjoy disturbs you, please seek psychiatric help.
While Galloway is bringing in a ton of new runners, the % that do a marathon is tsill very small, and should not diminish your own efforts. If you feel a need to differentiate yourself from Gallowalkers, do so based on your time and qualifying for boston which very few Gallowalkers will ever do.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kzod:
Gee, another ignoramus. At least be clear within your own argument. The arguments against galloway tend to be...
1) It's cheating (we must be using wheels on our walk breaks or something)
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You have a way of twisting people's words. Nobody said it was cheating.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kzod:
3) Run/walking a marathon is easier than running the whole way -> Utter nonsense according to every piece of literature on running!
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Every piece of literature on running? You're joking now, right?

But you go on to say...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kzod:
But I will agree that it's easier & healthier than a 3:50 that the person might be able to do without the walk breaks, pushing himself to the limit of breakdown. <HR>

So which is it? Is it easier or harder?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by zpoint2:
Well said, I disagree with the premise of this thread too. There's no way any good coach would tell me to run 150-170 miles a week. <HR>

For someone who wants to be the best of the best in the marathon, 150-170 mpw during some part of the year is necessary. Of course, no good coach would recommend that to a recreational runner.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by fredurie:
150 to 170 miles a week with 2 speed workouts and a 25
miler.

I totally agree with this.<HR>

I'm very disappointed with you fredurie. I've always seen your postings as wise, thoughtfull and encouraging, a mentor. You act like an immature person who doesn'y see the value in pulling others upward to your level of efficiency.

Every now and then I like to visit the newbie section to be encouraging and offer advice from my experience to "HELP" others along in life. You and others act haughty and as if you dont want others to come up.

2 words for you immature elite runners, grow up. Visit a forum which pertains to and if you can't say anything positive then find someone who chooses to think about others above themselves. Remember, this requires selflessness and character.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Miss Nomer:
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Originally posted by dg12:
I'm very disappointed with you fredurie. ... 2 words for you immature elite runners, grow up.<HR>

Mr. 12, sounds to me as if you're the one who needs to grow up. You're disappointed in fredurie because he isn't living up to your expectations. Well, don't put people up on a pedestal and worship them. He's human (i.e. not perfect).[/B]

There ya go, folks. Everybody is henceforth absolved of any modicum of decency, respect, or supportive posts because we don't want anybody to put y'all on a pedestal or anything. Moral relativism at its finest. Let's all bask in the warm glow of the final embers of civilization before they quickly dim away.