Fall 2011 Marathon Support Group

YogaRunner
YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
edited September 27 in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone, I will be running the Baltimore Half Marathon in mid October and the Marine Corps Marathon at the end of October. My motivation to run has always been my Mom and her battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was my honored team mate until July 2010 when she died from complications of her disease. She is with me every step now and I run and raise funds in her memory, but I do find it harder and harder to maintain my motivation as the months pass. So, I'm hoping there are other runners out there who are training, or will begin training soon, for Fall running events. I'd love it if we can create a group here to keep one another motivated, share ideas and laugh together. I look forward to running together, virtually.
FIT INTO LIFE!
Risa
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  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    I'm absolutely IN!

    I'll be running a Women's only 1/2 Marathon in Indianapolis this September... and either the USAF Marathon later in September and/or the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November.
  • JennBennett410
    JennBennett410 Posts: 229
    I'll be running the Baltimore half as well in october! :)
    Good luck and we can do this!!!!!!!
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    im in!! Im running the London royal parks half marathon in october. My first race :)
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I'm here! Running for my dad in the New York Marathon in November! I'll need all the support I can get as I train through injury and anxiety!

    Thanks Risa for starting the thread!

    Here's a question: I know it's bad to take any kind of anti-inflammatory before running a long distance. But what about for a short distance like a 5k? Bad idea?
  • girlruns
    girlruns Posts: 344
    I'm in! Running Green Bay Marathon next weekend, then Milwaukee Marathon October 2nd. Possibly a half in July and November too.

    Karin--the "bad" from anti-inflammatories with races is you become dehydrated and your kidney's can't take the chemicals. You would probably be okay with a 5k, but is there a reason you want to take one?


    -Sarah
  • ingeborgv
    ingeborgv Posts: 175 Member
    I'm in; doing the Oslo half marathon here in Norway last weekend of September. Really need the support.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I'm in! Running Green Bay Marathon next weekend, then Milwaukee Marathon October 2nd. Possibly a half in July and November too.

    Karin--the "bad" from anti-inflammatories with races is you become dehydrated and your kidney's can't take the chemicals. You would probably be okay with a 5k, but is there a reason you want to take one?


    -Sarah

    Thanks. Yes, knee pain. I'm working through it and under the care of doctors. It's actually my IT band and it causes some inflammation in my knee. I'm doing all I can to avoid it. Just wondering if ibuprofen would be a bad idea if I feel like I need it.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I am doing a half marathon in September to raise money for Cancer research in memory of a good friend who died of the disease a couple of months ago.

    I have to say I am terrified!
  • Jdigaetano
    Jdigaetano Posts: 9 Member
    Cool idea!

    I'm running Fox Valley Marathon in September as a training run for the Taterbug 30 in November.
    I'm absolutely IN!

    I'll be running a Women's only 1/2 Marathon in Indianapolis this September... and either the USAF Marathon later in September and/or the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November.

    USAF is a great race! The course is mostly booooring, but the aid stations and staff and military personnel, as well as the airplane flyovers, etc make it a spectacular event worth doing. Make time to spend a day at the museum! (after the race, hobbling around with your medal on is a good time and you won't be alone!)
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    I just did my first half last weekend in Nashville and it was a challenging, but wonderful experience. I plan on running a 15-miler in West Virginia in early September followed by a half in middle Tennessee in October. Best of luck to all.
  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    I'm hoping to do my first half marathon in August...we will see my knee hasn't been cooperating. Good luck thought I know you can do it!
  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
    This is great! I will send friend requests to those of you not already my friends. I'm psyched that you each are up for this group! Now, I really will have to train! LOL
    Risa
  • hellen72
    hellen72 Posts: 144 Member
    I'm in! Running Green Bay Marathon next weekend, then Milwaukee Marathon October 2nd. Possibly a half in July and November too.

    Karin--the "bad" from anti-inflammatories with races is you become dehydrated and your kidney's can't take the chemicals. You would probably be okay with a 5k, but is there a reason you want to take one?


    -Sarah

    I've done marathons and ultras with ibo and no probs

    Thanks. Yes, knee pain. I'm working through it and under the care of doctors. It's actually my IT band and it causes some inflammation in my knee. I'm doing all I can to avoid it. Just wondering if ibuprofen would be a bad idea if I feel like I need it.
  • rvice2
    rvice2 Posts: 132 Member
    LOVE IT!!! I just finished the flying pig 1/2 in Cincinnati and I start training Monday for my very first full! I'm excited, but also nervous. 26.2 is a FAR distance! I'm doing either the Marshall marathon in West Virginia in November or the Indianapolis Monumental. Haven't decided yet. Good luck all!
  • hellen72
    hellen72 Posts: 144 Member
    Ooops, I quoted above but my comment didn't post!

    Yes ibu is ok to take running marathons, well it has been for me

    If itb is tight then google 'the stick' dab bit of kit for self massage,

    Good for itb, quad , calf and shins, all marathoners should have one to keep on top of tightness
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    I am doing a half marathon in September to raise money for Cancer research in memory of a good friend who died of the disease a couple of months ago.

    I have to say I am terrified!

    you kept that quiet Fredi!
    ill sponsor you x
  • ingeborgv
    ingeborgv Posts: 175 Member
    Doing a 10k today. Goal is to finish in less than 50min, but I'll be happy with around 51, hopefully. Fingers crossed!
  • Amy_Do
    Amy_Do Posts: 20
    I would love to be part of this group I have recently started running again after some time off and am following a half marathon training package would love to do a full marathon next year...
  • soccermum75
    soccermum75 Posts: 588 Member
    I am in. I am hoping to run a half Marathon in September.:flowerforyou:
  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
    Well, I completed my 5th Half Marathon today! 2:16:08, which is a PR for me! It was a beautiful day and I ran it with my brother which makes it even more special!! I'll try to get some pictures up later!
    Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there!
    Risa
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I am doing a half marathon in September to raise money for Cancer research in memory of a good friend who died of the disease a couple of months ago.

    I have to say I am terrified!

    you kept that quiet Fredi!
    ill sponsor you x

    I'm doing a 10k next month first to warm up for it!
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    Well, I completed my 5th Half Marathon today! 2:16:08, which is a PR for me! It was a beautiful day and I ran it with my brother which makes it even more special!! I'll try to get some pictures up later!
    Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there!
    Risa

    Great job on the PR. It sure is a nice time of the year for a good, long run.
  • Shizzman
    Shizzman Posts: 527 Member
    I'm doing the MCM too! Anyone interested in doing Ragnar in the mean time..? I need some more races to keep motivated!
  • waynep00
    waynep00 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi All . . . Found this thread this morning. I quit weightwatchers.com, online program and found this site which I like better. It takes some mystery out of tracking food. I am planning on running the White Rock Marathon in Dallas in Dec 2011. I have a lot of work to do, 5K on Friday, 11:54 pace. . . .
  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    I am running the Air Force Marathon in September! My very first!
  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    Is it a bad idea to run two marathons a month and a half apart? I am looking at running the MCM through a charity.... hmmmm
  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    LOVE IT!!! I just finished the flying pig 1/2 in Cincinnati and I start training Monday for my very first full! I'm excited, but also nervous. 26.2 is a FAR distance! I'm doing either the Marshall marathon in West Virginia in November or the Indianapolis Monumental. Haven't decided yet. Good luck all!

    I love the Flying Pig Half! I did it last year! It was good times :)
  • Shizzman
    Shizzman Posts: 527 Member
    When I did a half I heard that for full marathons you should give yourself a day to recover for each mile...so like a marathon a month...but it depends on how you run/train
  • hellen72
    hellen72 Posts: 144 Member
    Is it a bad idea to run two marathons a month and a half apart? I am looking at running the MCM through a charity.... hmmmm

    No of course not, I sometimes do 2 in a weekend!
  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    Is it a bad idea to run two marathons a month and a half apart? I am looking at running the MCM through a charity.... hmmmm

    No of course not, I sometimes do 2 in a weekend!

    2 in a weekend! Wow I hope to get there some day!
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