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lcgoss
lcgoss Posts: 10 Member
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Hi I'm Luci. I am training for my first Half marathon in May. I am challenged because I am not so young any more and I just recently moved to Colorado so I also run at 7500ft. I am determined to give it my best shot!!
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  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    Good luck! It is my favorite distance. We were in Edwards for a family reunion last June and I could have done without that elevation! And I have several years on you so you are plenty young enough :) I'm Mark and if you ever have any questions just let me know (done 11 marathons and I think about 30 halves)
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    I will be starting my half marathon training in 2 weeks, for a race at the end of May. I live in Colorado so I understand the challenge of the altitude! My last 2 half marathons were when I lived in Phoenix - huge altitude difference. Add me as a friend, if you'd like! :)
  • mdsl01
    mdsl01 Posts: 2 Member
    I am! I am running a half in Thailand in 9 weeks, I am a bit scared after reading about the animals in the jungle there but it can only help me run faster ;) best of luck with your running
  • kijoneko
    kijoneko Posts: 56 Member
    Kind of... I haven't signed up for one yet, but have started a training plan. Unfortunately it hasn't got off to a good start as it keeps getting interrupted by other commitments, but I haven't given up on it!
    I'm hoping it will also help me make better food choices.
    Good luck.
  • sngglebune
    sngglebune Posts: 11 Member
    I'm training for one but I haven't signed up yet. I was hoping to run in one coming up in April but it looks like it may conflict with work. At any rate, I'm still training for one because I'm looking to run one in the area this year.
  • neurorat
    neurorat Posts: 73 Member
    I'm two weeks in training for a half in April and for another in May (Flying Pig)
  • danimal5867
    danimal5867 Posts: 390
    I recently completed my own personal half marathon in 2:09:33. I am looking to run the 2013 Dam to Dam here in central Iowa in June. It's a 20K race. If that goes well I'll begin training for a full marathon in October. If the 20K is a struggle for me I'll likely just run the half marathon option in October.
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    I've covered the distance in training a couple of times, but may do my first official half marathon in april.

    I have a half Iron Triathlon in June to contend with as well, so I had to do the training either way :p
  • jennieb75
    jennieb75 Posts: 41 Member
    I'm training for my first half on May 5. Vancouver's BMO half marathon. I'm hoping I can get running more regularly but it's hard with two 1year olds running around and working shift work. :-)
    Good luck everyone!!
  • dfquigley
    dfquigley Posts: 186
    Just hit 1:56:49, a 9 minute PR on my Half Marathon distance training run tonight!!

    This was after a 2,000m 45 min swim, an hour of weights, devouring an entire pizza and blizzard, and having to stop to pee at the half-way mark :p

    Great run!

    Shooting for a 1:45 by my Half Marathon scheduled in April if at all possible!
  • scarrie2
    scarrie2 Posts: 80 Member
    I did the farthest of mine at a 15k last year. This year will be my first half. I won't get serious about training until the weather gets warm - for now I am moderately just trying to keep my endurance on the treadmill. I am excited to start running the pavement soon :)
  • Komeara1990
    Komeara1990 Posts: 6
    Training for my second at the end of March...hoping to get my time down a bit :)
  • closenre
    closenre Posts: 225 Member
    Just PR'ed my last Half on Feb. 2nd at 1:35:24!!! I love this distance. Running a full March 17th and another Half April 14th. Then will plan another Full in the fall. Goal is to make Boston one day!
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    training for my 3rd next month (and 4th, 2 weeks later)

    Happy to share what little experience I have and lessons learnt, and offer encouragement of course :-)
  • Bug2love
    Bug2love Posts: 41 Member
    Training for my first half in June in Milwalkee. Signed up for quite a few races before that to help keep me on track.
  • scarrie2
    scarrie2 Posts: 80 Member
    My best friend runs halfs all the time. This year will be my first. Longest run is 15k so far. The one I have signed up for so far is in August, but I may be doing one in Milwaukee in June. Not sure if I'll be ready, but I'm trying!
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    First half 24th March, that a practice of the course last week and managed 1.5008. Looking for 1.45 on race day
  • stamfordjules
    stamfordjules Posts: 26 Member
    Jules from the UK here. I only started running in January and am booked onto my first half marathon in October!
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado Posts: 407 Member
    I'm in Colorado too and running my first Half Marathon in a week and a half (March 16)...over in Moab, Utah. I think the elevation there is 4000 something, but I've been training in Montrose, which is 5700-ish. I'll also be running my second half marathon in August, in the mountains (Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon on August 10th). Always lookng for more running friends and Coloradoans!!
  • Lysander666
    Lysander666 Posts: 275 Member
    My first half is in late Sept here in London.

    Currently my best times are

    5k - 23:18
    10k - 47:08
    15k - upcoming in July

    Looking forward to the half marathon. Ideally I'd be able to do it in 1:45 but any time under 2h I'll be happy with. Should be good.
  • fabiomuralha
    fabiomuralha Posts: 114 Member
    I've ran 26k in my BDay (26 yr) last month , but in June 30 I'll run my official first half-marathon .. the ASICS Golden Four. The only thing that matters now it's that I've spent the last three weeks on the field , I just made 3 runs in this time. So, I don't have time to lose : P

    I would love to have more runners in MFP friends =)
  • Spikethered
    Spikethered Posts: 108
    I have done a couple, so please feel free to add me!
  • gary11188
    gary11188 Posts: 4 Member
    I will be doing one next February, I have just started running outside this month.
  • 84wweber
    84wweber Posts: 97 Member
    I'm training for the Portland Half in October. I got tendinitis a few months ago when I increased my mileage. I'm almost 100% healed, but a little nervous about re-injuring it... so I'm going to try to be cautious and smart.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    Got a half in September but do the Amsterdam marathon (26.2miles) in October, my first full marathon. I must be mad. I get dodgy knees every now and then but you just have to push through the pain lol
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I have shifted into training for my first Half. This won't be a very fast one, as it will be my first one ever. I just looking to finish with in 2 1/2 hours.
  • welshlassie
    welshlassie Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in the UK and training for my 1st half in Oct.

    A big deal for me as I struggled to walk, because my pelvis separated, while I was pregnant with my youngest child 2 and half years ago - I had further problems in Feb this year, but have been signed off as fit by my physio and really keen to do this.

    I'm also motivated to do it as I'm raising money for a local charity that helped look after my Dad in his last few months before he died in April. Going to be a very emotional journey for me, but something I'm determined to do so looking for any support I can. (the weight loss will be a bonus).
  • mclovingirl86
    mclovingirl86 Posts: 37 Member
    Sure am! I am now in my second week of training. It is really hard but I love it! Can't wait for the race next year in Brisbane.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Start training for my 2nd HM in 2 weeks!
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    I'm starting next week. I was going to start this week, but my daughter has a concert tonight and we have other commitments this week, so I'm going to run Thursday, FRiday, Saturday this week and then start HM training on Monday.

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