Fall 2011 Marathon Support Group

FryingPanda

So how is everyone's Fall Marathon/ Half-Marathon training going? I am in week two and it has been hard to get back into the swing of things.

katapple

Going well here! Had a 10k race last weekend and I surpassed my goal by 1:07

This weekend is our first 9 mile run, I'm excited! Especially because we are running from one town to another on a bike path and then eating bfast after....so what if we will be all sweaty and stinky??

I'm even more excited that the temperature is 56 this morning....I cannot wait to run in cooler weather!!

tlcAK

Well I'm not gonna make my 1/2 marathon I don't think. I'm still trying but I had such a set back in my running. I might try a 1/2 marathon in October called the Zombie Marathon, we will see maybe I"ll just do the 5K . Next year though I have lots of races planned out!!!

FryingPanda

Going well here! Had a 10k race last weekend and I surpassed my goal by 1:07

This weekend is our first 9 mile run, I'm excited! Especially because we are running from one town to another on a bike path and then eating bfast after....so what if we will be all sweaty and stinky??

I'm even more excited that the temperature is 56 this morning....I cannot wait to run in cooler weather!!

Congrats on your 10K time! It's always nice when you get a better time. Then it is like a double win. Also, a nice breakfast after a 9 mile run sounds like it will be extra delicious!

FryingPanda

Well I'm not gonna make my 1/2 marathon I don't think. I'm still trying but I had such a set back in my running. I might try a 1/2 marathon in October called the Zombie Marathon, we will see maybe I"ll just do the 5K . Next year though I have lots of races planned out!!!

Depending at where you are at physically, it is doable... But if you don't feel right running a 1/2 is probably the last thing you want to do. Best of luck with your training and watch out for zombies!

katapple

So I have officially change my mind (and maybe lost it too) I decided that I am going to run the FULL marathon instead of the half in November, which is only 6 weeks after my half. I've been feeling phenomenal after long runs, so I decided to just go for it!

So here's my plan:
Mon & Wed: Crosstrain (circuit training/R.I.P.P.E.D.)
Tue: middle of the road run (6-8), easy
Thur: 3-5 miles with sprints
Fri & Sun: off
Sat: long run, easy (14, 16, 12, 18, 20, 12)

So what do you think, doable? If I have to walk, it's not a big deal, I just want to finish!

tahoemads

Hi! If you are doing well with your long runs, then I say go for it! Your peaking cycle looks good. I follow Hal Higdon's training guides and they rock! Check him out if you are looking to modify, challenge yourself or simply finish.

www.halhigdon.com

Good luck!

jeffrodgers1

Well Diabetes Half Marathon tomorrow morning... this is the one I devised the route for here in Winnipeg. Its a fast, flat course... but haven't trained as much as I should have (have been too busy coaching 10K clinics to do full training) Hoping for a 2:10 time, but haven't trained hard for it.

Should be interesting! Wish me luck!

jeffrodgers1

Did the Canadian Diabetes Run For Diabetes Half Marathon in Winnipeg this morning, posted a 2:15:13... respectable but had hoped for better. Still it was for an awesome cause and worth running in!

katapple

Nice Run Jeff! I miss Winnipeg, are you from there? I'm from ND so traveled there often for 18th birthdays ;-P


So I have had to switch my schedule around. I won't be able to fit in my scheduled 16 miles on Saturday, and the only day I can get a long run in is tomorrow...and it's probably too close to my 14 miler (from Sat) to do the full 16, right? I think I'll switch it up, do 12 tomorrow and then begin again next Sat with 17, 14, 20, 15. I will, of course, run my regular runs through the week.