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Jun 15, 2008 4:24 PM by
lenzlaw
739 posts since
Oct 24, 2007
Jun 8, 2008 6:51 AM
upcoming races
I thought I would start a new thread....I am running an old time favorite next weekend- the sheehan classic- named after a now deceased doctor who also was a runner and wrote books about running. There is always a medal and it has one of his quotes on it- different every year, I am really looking forward to it as I missed it the past 2 years. Anyone else have plans for next weekend?
6,197 posts since
Jan 18, 2008
There's a father's day 5K next Sunday that I'm thinking about running. I'm sure many on the board will be familiar with George Sheehan. Among other things, for years he wrote a column for Runners World. As he got older, he did something I have thought of emulating - he ran three 10 milers each week as his routine training. It's easier on the body in many ways. You only run 3 days a week and always have a day off between runs. For marathon training you just extend one of the runs.
Forget about reason, forget about rhyme. Beg, steal or borrow, you got another hill to climb.
G. Lightfoot
531 posts since
Apr 8, 2008
2.
Jun 8, 2008 8:11 AM
in response to: lenzlaw
Re: upcoming races
I have introduced an 8-mile run as my "base" training run, doing the run twice per week. I have a long run on the weekend. Finally, I introduced hill running this past Thursday.
I figure that my training runs are on the right track. I am scheduled to do a 10k this Saturday . . . we'll see if I am getting any faster. (I am definitely more fit, since I complete the 8-mile run in decent time, no walking . . .)
1,932 posts since
Feb 4, 2008
I'll be at the George Sheehan Classic too, Kathy! Just decided this at last night's race. I've never run it before, but it looks like a good one. I'm also doing the Flag Day 5K on Thursday and most likely the President's Cup 5K on Monday.
739 posts since
Oct 24, 2007
Craig, where is the 5k on fla day? I am planning on the sheehan still, however baseball has put a wrench in my life. Both boys have decided they need to play all stars and the coaches have decided this is a perfect weekend to start- I am waiting for scheduals with my fingers crossed that nothing interfers with my run.
2,453 posts since
Aug 15, 2007
I'm doing a Father's Day race on Sunday. I can't decide if I want to do the 5K or 10K. Last year I ran the 10K as my first in a decade and had a great race (my "Who's a runner?!" race) so I'm worried to go out there this year and have a bad race. But then I read that and it's a really dumb reason not to run a race. Argh.
I do today what you won't, so tomorrow I do what you can't.
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Feb 4, 2008
414 posts since
Dec 4, 2007
I am going to run whatever Laura's Team in Training group does. AND I am running without a number!! <giggle>
Does that count?
Proud mom and Athena runner.
Kara (and Jman)
137 posts since
May 2, 2008
I can actually say I have no race plans for a change. My next race is not until June 28th at the Twighlight Festival 4 miler in Ashburn, Va. I am looking forward to doing 8 or 9 miles along the the C&O Canal early Sunday morning. Kris
6,197 posts since
Jan 18, 2008
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Jun 10, 2008 4:58 PM
in response to: KrisMCM
Re: upcoming races
I just found a half-marathon near York, PA Saturday. That's probably farther than I want to drive. I also got a flyer for a 5K/10K/15K in Downingtown, PA July 4th and there's a 10K in Washington's Crossing PA, also July 4th. I might take the 15K over the 10K. This Sunday is a 5K in Philly and there's another 5K near where I work next Wednesday (18th). There are lots of 5Ks but I'd rather run something longer. And there are a number of longer trail races, but I think I need some trail practice first.
Forget about reason, forget about rhyme. Beg, steal or borrow, you got another hill to climb.
G. Lightfoot
2,449 posts since
Nov 1, 2007
What's a good website to find local races? Sometimes I'll find some races but they're not posted anywhere.
Screw Jane Fonda!!!
1,774 posts since
Jul 9, 2007
I've got no races on my calendar for a while. Just putting in the training runs...
122 posts since
May 20, 2008
As he got older, he did something I have thought of emulating - he ran three 10 milers each week as his routine training. It's easier on the body in many ways. You only run 3 days a week and always have a day off between runs. For marathon training you just extend one of the runs.
Hey Len. that is funny cause that is exactly what i did last year to a 'T'. Actually it called for 2 days of running 1hour and one long run. The 1hour runs i turned into 10 miles (which was not far off anyways). I never had tired legs and zippo knee issues.
As you may recall I thought the whole time I was doing too little for marathon training. this year I am going a slightly different route.
6,197 posts since
Jan 18, 2008
What's a good website to find local races? Sometimes I'll find some races but they're not posted anywhere.
I use a bunch of different sources, but they're all local to the Philadelphia area. Some also cover areas east (New Jersey), some west (Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg, PA), some south (Delaware) but they're all Philly oriented. You should be able to find similar web sites in your area. If you go to your "My Active" there will usually be some listings there as well.
Forget about reason, forget about rhyme. Beg, steal or borrow, you got another hill to climb.
G. Lightfoot
6,197 posts since
Jan 18, 2008
14.
Jun 11, 2008 7:59 AM
in response to: E1vis
Re: upcoming races
As he got older, he did something I have thought of emulating - he ran three 10 milers each week as his routine training. It's easier on the body in many ways. You only run 3 days a week and always have a day off between runs. For marathon training you just extend one of the runs.
Hey Len. that is funny cause that is exactly what i did last year to a 'T'. Actually it called for 2 days of running 1hour and one long run. The 1hour runs i turned into 10 miles (which was not far off anyways). I never had tired legs and zippo knee issues.
As you may recall I thought the whole time I was doing too little for marathon training. this year I am going a slightly different route.
It's actually not a bad way to go (and very similar to FIRST). Though 1 hour for me is a bit short of 10 miles. You can always do one as a tempo run. If you want to do intervals or strides, they're easy to add to the other weekday. Throw in some cross-training on the other days and it makes a good plan.
Forget about reason, forget about rhyme. Beg, steal or borrow, you got another hill to climb.
G. Lightfoot
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