March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    The organisers of my HM just issued a statement to say that they will issue a statement at some point tomorrow with a decision one way or the other. Welcome to Spain, why do it today if you can make people wait til mañana? *rolls eyes*

    That would be funny if not so frustrating. They're probably tired of people asking them what's going on.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    The organisers of my HM just issued a statement to say that they will issue a statement at some point tomorrow with a decision one way or the other. Welcome to Spain, why do it today if you can make people wait til mañana? *rolls eyes*

    That would be funny if not so frustrating. They're probably tired of people asking them what's going on.

    We got updates that they were going to send something out in the coming days as well. Turns out they were trying to convince the county that people healthy enough to be running a half marathon are probably not fighting off a massive viral infection (vs a random gathering of whoever), and everything else was contained/banned/etc. Spectators aren’t physically possible on the course so it was literally just runners, deer, sheep and a handful of volunteers who could be avoided by using your own hydration options. So they were putting off the announcement hoping for a different outcome.

    So fingers crossed it’s just to give more time for them to convince people to let it happen (if it’s safe).
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary Yes, yes, and yes!!!
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    @Avidkeo I agree 100% with everything @ContraryMaryMary said. You are missing SO MANY FACTORS! You really can't "guess" especially since this is your first. Goal should just be to finish and if you run that particular Marathon next year, you can aim to beat last year's PR. As a first time Marathoner, I can tell you the pride in just finishing under alotted time because 26.2 is alot of miles on your feet. ALSO, not all Marathons are equal. My brother-in-law ran 5 and could tell me level of difficulty, in his opinion, based on hills and elevation. My father-in-law has run hundred, all kinds and many vastly different. PLUS there are other factors to take into consideration. A Marathon is twice the miles of a Half, so the problems you may encounter during a HM, you may want to double. I saw alot more issues with people past the halfway point than I did before then. You have to prepare for anything as best as possible. I learnt more through experience than I ever could from hearing or reading about a Marathon 'what to expect'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Also, you will be training and it might be spot on or not. I don't think I properly carb loaded and fueled before my race. Lesson learnt and I will keep trying until I get it right. Hopefully you won't have anxiety the night before. I got 4 hours of sleep, which affects the run I'm sure.

    I'm running a trail Marathon in 12 1/2 weeks. I have NO IDEA what I'm doing, none!!! I may spend a considerable amount of time on my butt, I don't know...but...
    Goal, because this is a first of its' kind for me: Finish! And if I like it, do it again and BETTER next year!

    Best advice I can give you and I'm still pretty "fresh" in the sense that I'm just getting started and learning, myself.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,474 Member
    edited March 2020
    What a sweet jester from your neighbor @LoveyChar .

    Sorry for all of the cancelled races.

    @brittanystebbins95 That's awful. I would have 12 hour shifts, night or otherwise. I hope you can find some way to get the sleep you need. I'm sending loads of positive vibes your way!

    Welcome @hsslove .


    @bearly63 Love your attitude. Hope the 8 weeks goes by quickly for you and you are all healed and ready to get back at it!
  • mandabeth34
    mandabeth34 Posts: 158 Member
    @katarina005 Thank you! Yes, finally starting to feel back to normal.

    So just saw that DC pulled the permits for my half marathon, so no race for me. Not surprised in the least, I just really hope they plan for a new date instead of canceling straight out. Although I’m disappointed, I’m glad they are not having it this month, it’s just smart.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    I can’t do the quote thing for each answer here because I’m short on time BUT here is the schedule for the last seven (or is it six now?) long runs until marathon day (April 25!)

    This weekend: 12 miles
    Fifth weekend (also Portland): 20 miles
    Fourth weekend out: 12 miles
    Third weekend out: 22 miles
    Second weekend out: 12 miles
    Last weekend out: 8 miles

    I think yeah, only six long runs left!

    @enaliba yes! I have never been so my *hope* is to get up earlier than my twin brother and get a few miles in. He is not a runner .... he’s more of a beer, wine, and food guru and he loves his cigarettes (i understand - i used to smoke too). Also I am slow and a 20 mile run would take HOURS. This wouldn’t be a thing but I haven’t seen him in four years and I don’t want to take one second away from spending time with him. So ...

    Would it be just absolutely stupid of me to do the 20 mile run THIS weekend or the weekend I get home instead of Portland weekend? I also need a cutback weekend to coincide with the weekend that i have the kids for Spring break, which is actually the weekend i get back.

    So can i manipulate the schedule to 20 this weekend, however and as many as I can next weekend, then another cutback, then 22? What is the best way to maneuver this?

    Also - @LoveyChar remember everyone said that after they run a marathon they fall into a drifting state until the next thing. You’ll pull yourself back up! And. I want that cookie. I’m still trying the plant based diet to see if it really does help with inflammation etc ..... tomorrow is no-tuna, tuna salad. I’ll letcha know how it goes rotfl

    My son is still miserable and i am due back at work tomorrow.

    My sister is LOSING HER MIND over coronavirus. I’m not sure I buy into mass hysteria, but my concerns rest with the legitimacy of the issue. There’s a part where we need to do all that we can (wash. Your. Hands.) but also.... i really don’t want to be quarantined.... but also .... people that could die from the virus would be grateful if it were contained. It’s not just me I have to care about.

    But also.

    I don’t want them to cancel the marathon and I don’t want to have to miss out on Portland.

    We shall see.

    So are you asking about doing 20 this week, and 12 next? That is a possible option. You need to judge your own body and condition and work from there. It is certainly a reasonable option. As is just skipping the run if you must.

    @PastorVincent yes! Does it make sense to do that?

    I have to manage my IT Band - but i think if i keep being smart i will be able to manage it!

    If you can manage it, it is better to do that than miss the run.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    edited March 2020
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Will see how it goes. Is 4hrs OK for a marathon? I had to pick an approximate time, and so I doubled my HM time, though I'm definitely in better condition now than I was before the HM. There is no official cut off time for the marathon, though the marshals finish after 4.5 hrs.

    Honestly? 4 hours will put you near the middle of the pack, a bit on the faster side of middle really. So if you can do that you will be doing great.

    ETA: Ops, that is for MEN. For women, you will be even a bit ahead of that. :)
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    edited March 2020
    Thanks guys.

    My aim is to just to finish, don't actually care about the time. As you say, it's the first one so just getting out there is an achievement. Mentally I think im closer to the 4.5hrs...

    ETA @PastorVincent ahhh 9k ill mentally adjust that to just finish bahaha. And yeah that honestly is all I care about. If I do the half, THAT I'll want to do in around 2hrs, my Pb is 2:03

    @ContraryMaryMary I can't remember their wording, but the Marathon starts at 730,and at 1 most of the support is removed though the finish line stays open. It's mostly on footpaths.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary I can't remember their wording, but the Marathon starts at 730,and at 1 most of the support is removed though the finish line stays open. It's mostly on footpaths.

    Ah, that’s 5.5 hours, which makes more sense - I reckon 80% of the runners will be done by then.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @ContraryMaryMary I can't remember their wording, but the Marathon starts at 730,and at 1 most of the support is removed though the finish line stays open. It's mostly on footpaths.

    Ah, that’s 5.5 hours, which makes more sense - I reckon 80% of the runners will be done by then.

    Bahaha I can't add! Lol
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Ahem.
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  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Pittsburgh Marathon sent out an update. Was nearly a full page of text... and said essentially nothing. They could have sent:

    "Yo! I know yinz want to know if we will cancel, but we do not know either way yet. Just chill, keep training, and we will let you know when we know something."

    And been done with it.

    I love visiting Pittsburgh and hearing the Pittsburgh speak!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Pittsburgh Marathon sent out an update. Was nearly a full page of text... and said essentially nothing. They could have sent:

    "Yo! I know yinz want to know if we will cancel, but we do not know either way yet. Just chill, keep training, and we will let you know when we know something."

    And been done with it.

    I love visiting Pittsburgh and hearing the Pittsburgh speak!

    I do not say yinz normally, I had y'all there actually, but I realized that PGH would put yinz in so I changed it. :)

    I am not native here yet I guess :D
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @LoveyChar that TX heat and humidity....makes you want to run naked because even tanks and shorts are too hot. I usually take a month of transition to get used to it. And try to run early. And the best thing....go for a run on town lake, then jump in the always 70 degrees Barton Springs Pool.....incredible and such a great recovery.

    I wonder if they will close it due to the pandemic pandemonium? Total bummer if they need to.
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    I was born and raised 40 miles, 40 minutes north of Pittsburgh and spent 21 years there. We ALL say "yinz" (and it's a running joke) if you're within, probably, a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh. Even my kids joke about it and they are pure Texan "y'all" girls here and "y'inz" girls up there in the summer. I've been in the south 22 1/2 years and in Texas for 17 years. When I go to PA, people tell me I speak with a "southern twang." Never my intention but ex was Texan, kids around other kids in Texas schools, myself working in the public school system, and most of my friends are Texans so I have lost much of my Pennsylvania speech. I remember Madonna getting flack for speaking with a British accent, despite not being born of a British upbringing. Well she's lived there a long time. You just lose it after awhile. I can relate. You wouldn't know I was a Pennsylvanian. My kids ask me when I'm fixin' dinner. We don't fix dinner up north; we cook it. Were always fixin' to head out somewhere too. I don't think twice about any of it anymore, a little PA lingo here or there, a little Texas twang, and a little Spanish I speak it all when relevant, usually. Western PA definitely is a very special and interesting little world I love.
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    @bearly63 We've been to Barton Springs once and loved it. There were two much older hippy women children of the 70's topless and absolutely carefree and confident there, first time I've ever seen something of the like in public. I just love the weirdness and beauty of Austin. We used to go to Shakespeare in the Park (coming up, wohooo) almost every spring in Zilker Park. I'll definitely have to move the runs to avoid hellacious heat. A good swim afterwards would be incentive...

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