Half marathon - Support and Motivation!

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  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Who's bright idea was this to train for the 1/2 marathon... Well that's what I thought as I dragged my tush out of bed at 6 to run this morning. Bleary eyed I ran and took my first tumble on the damn seismic cable (*grumbles*) - you'd think I'd see those bright orange signs warning me to beware. Don't worry - no injuries but did scrape my knee (*sighs*). I got right up and kept running. Now that the 5 mile run is done in 67 min (13:40 pace), I feel great!!! Running is better than any drug around. My body feels great now - bring on the day.

    Saturday will be a challenge - my first 7 mile run. I'll let you know how it goes.
  • LHuffman24
    LHuffman24 Posts: 175 Member
    Joining in;) I am going to do the Disney Wine & Dine 1/2 marathon in Oct! It will be here before I know it. First, let me say - I am so not a runner. I've done 3 1/2 marathons before in Disney with Team in Training. I walked all of them but never was really fit while participating in them.
    This time around I've committed to lose the weight and get fit. I actually jogged a mile straight last week at 5mph and was thrilled;) I can walk a pretty good pace right now at 4.6mph. My goal is to lose 20 more lbs by then and be close to goal weight. I would also love to jog/walk it this time around.
    Hoping to stay motivated with y'all!!

    My first half marathon was through Team in Training too! I found it really inspiring, and I really liked having a "coach" and other people to run with. I'm thinking about joining up with TNT again next year for another race (maybe Alaska!) unless something else comes up.
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    Morning ladies!

    5.55 mi run at 10:20 pace.

    Pinbot, glad you didn't hurt yourself from your fall. Good job getting back up and finishing your run! :flowerforyou: And i'm a HUGE fan of the foam roller! I truly believe every runner should have one, especially to use on your ITB.
  • akasullengal
    akasullengal Posts: 1,499 Member
    Who's bright idea was this to train for the 1/2 marathon... Well that's what I thought as I dragged my tush out of bed at 6 to run this morning. Bleary eyed I ran and took my first tumble on the damn seismic cable (*grumbles*) - you'd think I'd see those bright orange signs warning me to beware. Don't worry - no injuries but did scrape my knee (*sighs*). I got right up and kept running. Now that the 5 mile run is done in 67 min (13:40 pace), I feel great!!! Running is better than any drug around. My body feels great now - bring on the day.

    Saturday will be a challenge - my first 7 mile run. I'll let you know how it goes.

    Yay for a morning run! 5 miles won't happen for me until next week- and that's the long run, so super impressed with your distance and time. Remember, I took a nosedive a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad you're okay. More than anything, it's just the shame. At least you tripped over a cable. I have no idea what I tripped over! haha.

    Ended up doing the stationary bike at the gym instead of the elliptical yesterday for crosstraining. Did it for an hour- 13.0 miles. Got up before work this morning. It's super painful, but I try to think that it's always painful to get up, so I should just get up and do it. Ran 3.1 miles in 37 minutes (11:52 pace). I'll take it. Hope everyone is doing well!
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Day off from running today. I've been trying to do yoga a couple of times a week since I've been running a bit more, so I did Bryan Kest's Power Yoga 1 today. Later tonight involves obtaining and getting back to my house a refrigerator.

    Yoga will help you in so many ways. Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Joining in;) I am going to do the Disney Wine & Dine 1/2 marathon in Oct! It will be here before I know it. First, let me say - I am so not a runner. I've done 3 1/2 marathons before in Disney with Team in Training. I walked all of them but never was really fit while participating in them.
    This time around I've committed to lose the weight and get fit. I actually jogged a mile straight last week at 5mph and was thrilled;) I can walk a pretty good pace right now at 4.6mph. My goal is to lose 20 more lbs by then and be close to goal weight. I would also love to jog/walk it this time around.
    Hoping to stay motivated with y'all!!

    Welcome, glad you are here with us. Are you going to do a training program for this next HM? I know it will help you tremendously if you do that. Congrats on finishing 3 other HM's. You have done an amazing job so far. Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    I'm glad you were able to make the run. What kind of insoles are you using? I need more bounce. Keep up with the stretches. Have you tried stretches with a foam roller? I've been a therapist 20 years and just discovered foam rollers in the last 2 months. My patients love them. They hurt like all get out but really stretch the muscles!!!

    I got these insoles from Best Insoles. They are runner/walker insoles. I also have the original soles in the shoes as well. I think that is why my shins are hurting. Having both insoles in at the same time. Makes the shoe seem smaller and tighter.

    I have not heard of Foam Rollers. So no I have not used them. I just do a standing pushup and shin stretches and they seem to work. I really have not had any pain this week in my achillies and that is a wonderful feeling. :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Hi I am wanting to do a 10 mile run at end of August not sure if I can train that quickly. I have done mostly 5k races I did do a 10k race about month ago kicked my butt haven't been able to get back up to that far of a run since. Of course I took 2 weeks off of running and working out not long after that do to a family emergency. So do you think it's possible for me to do a 10 mile run by end of August. I did do 4 miles the other day had to stop and walk a couple of times but made it. I would also love to do a half marathon this fall I figure if I can make it to 10 miles I can make a half marathon. I guess I need motivation and a good training system to stick with

    Find a training program that you can benefit from. Don't go overboard and hurt yourself. I would just google 10 mile run training and see what you can find. You can even just do a HM training program and you will be on your way to a HM. You can do it. Keep us updated on how you are doing. :bigsmile:
  • lizmichele
    lizmichele Posts: 32 Member
    DETROIT HALF MARATHON RUNNERS! We are going to rock it in October. Started my training as well this week, will be my 3rd half and 2nd time in Detroit. I am hoping to shave off some time and hit all of my training goals. I am swapping today for Friday, 3 miles and Strength tomorrow, resting today.

    What is everyone's time goal?

    Detroit is a great race!
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Who's bright idea was this to train for the 1/2 marathon... Well that's what I thought as I dragged my tush out of bed at 6 to run this morning. Bleary eyed I ran and took my first tumble on the damn seismic cable (*grumbles*) - you'd think I'd see those bright orange signs warning me to beware. Don't worry - no injuries but did scrape my knee (*sighs*). I got right up and kept running. Now that the 5 mile run is done in 67 min (13:40 pace), I feel great!!! Running is better than any drug around. My body feels great now - bring on the day.

    Saturday will be a challenge - my first 7 mile run. I'll let you know how it goes.

    Glad you didn't get seriously injured. You are doing AWESOME, keep up the great work. :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Morning ladies!

    5.55 mi run at 10:20 pace.

    Great job!!! :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Ended up doing the stationary bike at the gym instead of the elliptical yesterday for crosstraining. Did it for an hour- 13.0 miles. Got up before work this morning. It's super painful, but I try to think that it's always painful to get up, so I should just get up and do it. Ran 3.1 miles in 37 minutes (11:52 pace). I'll take it. Hope everyone is doing well!

    Keep up the AWESOME work. :bigsmile:
  • akasullengal
    akasullengal Posts: 1,499 Member
    DETROIT HALF MARATHON RUNNERS! We are going to rock it in October. Started my training as well this week, will be my 3rd half and 2nd time in Detroit. I am hoping to shave off some time and hit all of my training goals. I am swapping today for Friday, 3 miles and Strength tomorrow, resting today.

    What is everyone's time goal?

    Detroit is a great race!

    Oooh! Another Detroiter. I don't have a time goal, as this is my first half. I just want to finish it and be able to do the distance. How's the race, overall, as a veteran runner in it?
  • Natalie43
    Natalie43 Posts: 122 Member
    Good luck with your training, I'm working towards a half-marathon in September. I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow which i'm dreading so wish me luck :smile:
  • LHuffman24
    LHuffman24 Posts: 175 Member
    Good luck with your training, I'm working towards a half-marathon in September. I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow which i'm dreading so wish me luck :smile:

    Go Natalie! I hope you live somewhere nice and cool!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Here are some links to foam roller and stretching exercises...

    Make sure to get the 24" long roller. Amazon has them for less than $20.

    http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/11088750/foam-roller-exercises-foam-rollers-physioadvis.htm

    http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/11044636/foam-roller-exercises-lower-body-physioadvisor.htm

    For runners hip flexor, ITB, hamstring, and anterior tib are the most important to stretch. I generally spend 10 min or so stretching after my long runs and stretch my entire lower body.
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Good luck with your training, I'm working towards a half-marathon in September. I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow which i'm dreading so wish me luck :smile:

    Good luck!!!!! :flowerforyou: I have several more weeks before 10 miles comes into play (*wipes sweat off forehead*)
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    DETROIT HALF MARATHON RUNNERS! We are going to rock it in October. Started my training as well this week, will be my 3rd half and 2nd time in Detroit. I am hoping to shave off some time and hit all of my training goals. I am swapping today for Friday, 3 miles and Strength tomorrow, resting today.

    What is everyone's time goal?

    Detroit is a great race!

    My goal is to not get swept up by the sweepers!!! I just want to finish even if I have to walk. This is my first 1/2 marathon. I just started running in Nov '09.

    Do you live in Michigan too? I live 4.5 hours north of Detroit (up near Mackinaw). To prep myself for the bridge run (*I'm so not a fan of heights*), I will be walking the Mackinaw Bridge over Labor Day weekend.

    I've only run 2 5Ks and 1 self made 10K. I just learned that my home town is having a 5/10K race Labor Day weekend so I'll run that. Hint - Hint Kristina - If you need a prep race and a vacation with tons of exercise:wink:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Good luck with your training, I'm working towards a half-marathon in September. I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow which i'm dreading so wish me luck :smile:

    Try not to go in it dreading it right away. I am sure you have worked up to it and your body is ready. Just take one step at at time and try to enjoy it. :bigsmile:
  • Iffer75
    Iffer75 Posts: 2,817 Member
    My goal is to not get swept up by the sweepers!!! I just want to finish even if I have to walk. This is my first 1/2 marathon. I just started running in Nov '09.

    Do you live in Michigan too? I live 4.5 hours north of Detroit (up near Mackinaw). To prep myself for the bridge run (*I'm so not a fan of heights*), I will be walking the Mackinaw Bridge over Labor Day weekend.

    I've only run 2 5Ks and 1 self made 10K. I just learned that my home town is having a 5/10K race Labor Day weekend so I'll run that. Hint - Hint Kristina - If you need a prep race and a vacation with tons of exercise:wink:

    I giggled a little reading your post. :wink:

    I started around October '09 myself, so we are pretty much in the same boat. I swore that my body was not made for running and look I am training for a HM. It is amazing what we can do when we put our mind into it. I know you can do this, keep up the awesome work. :bigsmile:
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    Hi everyone! Hope you all are having a good Friday. Decided not to do back-to-back runs this week, but will run tomorrow instead. It's way hot here...it's like 95 right now and nothing that i want to run in. Instead, I did Bryan Kest's Power Yoga 1 and 30 min interval program on the tm. What I'd really like to do is sit in a bucket of ice, lol.

    See you all tomorrow!
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    So I just woke up a little while ago and it is already starting to warm up. My plan is a 4 mile run today which I haven't done before. I know I can do 3 without stopping so wich me luck!!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    W3/D3 done!!!! I made my farthest run yet this morning and completed 7 miles in 1 hour 40 min (14:30 pace). Overall, I ran 14 miles this week.

    Good luck everyone on your runs this weekend!!!
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    W3/D3 done!!!! I made my farthest run yet this morning and completed 7 miles in 1 hour 40 min (14:30 pace). Overall, I ran 14 miles this week.

    Good luck everyone on your runs this weekend!!!

    Good job getting it done!
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    So I just woke up a little while ago and it is already starting to warm up. My plan is a 4 mile run today which I haven't done before. I know I can do 3 without stopping so wich me luck!!

    So, how'd you do? Hope it was a great run and you got the 4 miles without stopping.
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    6.05 mi @ 10:48 mi avg. Got just under 24 miles for the week...that short run on Sunday after hiking kept me from getting 25 miles this week.

    Now I'm hungry.
  • Natalie43
    Natalie43 Posts: 122 Member
    Good luck to every one on your training today. i ran my 10 miles on friday and it felt amazing!
    I have rubbish feet though and they get blistered quite easily, luckly this time i just got a small one on one of my toes. i do a lot of cross training to keep them in check so i only do a long run once a week max. Seems to work for me though and i'm starting to get decent times now too.
    keep up the good work :smile:
  • akasullengal
    akasullengal Posts: 1,499 Member
    Morning all. Just got back from my long run for the week. 4.06 miles in 49 minutes (average of a 12:06 pace), which I'll totally take. It's a good time for me, and better because my distance is increasing. Still on track with my crosstraining days and eating is pretty good. Overall, a successful week. Weeks 1 and 2 were the same in terms of training. I up this week to 3.5 short runs and a 5 miler and next weekend. I know I can do it!

    Good luck everyone!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Natalie - have you been professionally fit for shoes at a store dedicated to running? It made a bid difference in my feet. In talking with the store staff, I learned that when training for 1/2 marathon distances, you need shoes 1/2 size larger and if training for marathon you need shoes 1 size larger than you normally wear. Your feet swell as you run distances. Blisters and sore feet were eliminated when I got proper shoes. The store people also watched me walk/jog and recommended shoes that compensate for my pronation (ftat feet)...
  • aero00
    aero00 Posts: 5
    Oops, completely missed this thread and was wondering where everyone went in the other one :) Now I really need to play catch up here.

    Did a slow 6 miles his morning. It was so humid but at least it was kinda cloudy. Still, 75 and humid is rough. I really need to work on core strength though as I noticed my back was getting sore and tired. More planks for me :)

    Melissa
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