Half Marathon training support group?

Oh, I'm having pangs. Maybe, just maybe, I'll try two hours at the weekend and see how my bits and bobs hold out on a flatter course. It's the weekend of the last long training run.

I ran 10k distance today. My foot feels great. It didn't bother me at all. I think I will probably do an easy 2-3 miles before 10k race on Sunday!

Running 12 miles in the AM, taking is somewhat easy today, will only do an upperbody strength workout to give the legs a rest. I only run 1 day per week and try to keep it on Friday. Saturday, I will stick to Yoga and Ab Work. I have a wine and dine event Friday night so will be out late. It's my second time running 12 miles. I was hoping the heat broke like last week but it appears to be back up again for the weekend.

Well I did better than expected for not being able to breathe great with my allergies. I decided to run inside on the treadmill and finished 4 miles in 40:40. A new 4 mile PR! I guess I am slowly getting faster.

So today was a shorter 3 mile run. I'm ramping down the training as my half is in less than 2 weeks. I had cross train Monday, and rest Tuesday. Tomorrow is more cross training and then a shorter 5 mile run on Saturday. My half marathon plans changed because the Savannah Rock 'n' Roll sold out so I got moved up from November 5th to October 1st. I didn't get all the training in that I wanted, but I know the Hal Higdon training plans only get you up to 10 miles. My long run last weekend was 11. I am still feeling a little nervous though. I'm having some toenail trouble. My second toe turned a bruised color several weeks ago. It is now in the process of falling off. Has this happened to anyone else? Do I need to see a doctor to have it removed or will it just come off on it's own? I don't think it's infected, it's a little red but nothing major. Had plans to see the doctor, but work ran late so I had to reschedule. I don't know if I can get in before the half.

Bruised toe nails are common in distance runners. It may be a sign of your shoes not having enough toe room, or even just tight socks pinching your toes. It will usually drop off on its own, although it may take weeks.

Ill join you. I want to run a marathon within the next three years. I can run 6 miles in an hour so far.

I'm in. Please add me to the group. I'm running a 1/2 marathon in April 2012.

I ran 10k distance today. My foot feels great. It didn't bother me at all. I think I will probably do an easy 2-3 miles before 10k race on Sunday!

I'm glad the foot is feeling better... enjoy your training and the race!

Just an injury upday: I took everyone's advice and went to the doctor- who then sent me to the sports trainers here at my school- who told me I need to see a podiatrist if I want to heal and prevent further issues

. Diagnosis is bilateral tendonitis in both ankles. No running until it's healed and I see the podiatrist.

Needless to say I am pretty much devastated about the set back.

It's hard having a setback, but give yourself time to heal properly. If you don't, you will keep having problems.

So with winter coming up very quickly does anyone have reccomendations as to how they get their run in to keep training. I live in michigan right on lake michigan and get a lot of snow. I know there is a treadmill i just really dont enjoy running on a treadmill for a hour at a time. Thanks

Jon, I only run one day a week, I do Insanity indoors 5 days and run on day 6. I'm able to maintain my distance, and don't have to worry about the weather as much as I figure at least "one" day somewhere in the week I can catch a break and get out there on the roads. In your area, I'd probably invest in those spike things for your shoes and dress in layers.

Just an injury upday: I took everyone's advice and went to the doctor- who then sent me to the sports trainers here at my school- who told me I need to see a podiatrist if I want to heal and prevent further issues

. Diagnosis is bilateral tendonitis in both ankles. No running until it's healed and I see the podiatrist.

Needless to say I am pretty much devastated about the set back.

So sorry! I hope it heals soon for you!

As far as winter running, I know winter here is nothing like winter where you are BUT I have ran in snow and freezing temps. I use yaktrax on my shoes and just bundle up. I keep my snowy runs to 2-3 miles and am definitely slower.

Hey running friends! Sorry I haven't checked in on you all. Thanks for the comments about the photos, it really was a great race, hard not to smile while doing it

Berry ~ Sorry you feel miserable at the back of the pack, I agree running should be enjoyable. If you don't like it, why do you do it? Good luck over the winter!

MLB ~ I think it's amazing you only run once a week! I might have to try that next year...except I really enjoy running the short ones ;-P Nice work on your long run!

Peachy ~ I was going to run that one! But we decided to do one closer to home, good luck! I just completed a half, and I am now training for a full, also on Nov 5th

Summertime ~ Yikes! I hope you're feeling better!

Urbanhippie ~ Yeah on your foot feeling better. Good luck tomorrow!

Linnea ~ I need to go sign up for the Turkey Trot here, good luck! Hope the allergies go away soon! Congrats on your PR!

Adhillman ~ You will do awesome on your half!! Sorry about losing a toenail though, it's common among us runners though.

Bprague ~ so glad you went to the doc! So sorry about not being able to run, but obviously it's what needs to be done. You'll get back out there once you're healed, but understand how devestated you must feel!

Welcome to all the new runners! Good luck on your training and upcoming races!

Jon ~ I'm not a treadmill runner, so if there isn't ice, I will get out there. If there is, I just won't run! lol I do love running when the snow is falling, so peaceful and quiet

Kimert ~ can you feel the yaktrax when you run? Do they take some getting used to? I'm always tempted to get some...but...


Logged 27 miles this week! (8, 5, 14) My 14 miler this morning was definitely harder than last weekends half marathon, but I ran faster and longer so it's to be expected (and my 3y.o. woke me up at 3:30am and I couldn't fall back asleep...and it was 40 degrees out!) I felt I worked to get it done, but not too hard. The 13th mile was the hardest, pushed through and the last mile wasn't as bad. I'm still trying to warm up though!! Brrr!

So speaking of colder temps, what is your favorite running gear for winter? Today I just wore a long sleeved under armor shirt under one of my tech shirts but could have used another layer I think. It took forever for me to warm up when I got home!

Ran a quick 2 miles today. Tomorrow is 10k race. Wish me luck! Only like 2 1/2 more weeks to my half!

Good Luck!!!!

Today's forecast: "Abundant sunshine. High around 80F, winds light and variable."

Well HELLOOOOO FALL!!!!

Was about 65 degrees for my 3 miler this morning, and it was the fastest time I'd run this particular route. Total miles this week was 16.

7 miles tomorrow, and since the weather has been so nice, I'm really looking forward to some longer runs.

Going out of town next weekend, and will be doing some crosstraining with some beautiful hikes in the smoky mountains, but I doubt I'll be able to do much running. So I will be juggling my schedule quite a bit:

Sunday 7 miles
Monday 3 miles
Tuesday 7x400 intervals
Weds: 4 miles
Thurs: 8 miles before we leave
Fri/Sat will be hiking
Sunday rest or 3 miles (depends on what time we get back and how I'm feeling after such a busy week!)

Urbanhippierunner - good luck tomorrow! I love the 10K distance!

mlb - that's weird... I have no idea what it could be, but I get annoyed when I'm walking in a store, or down a hallway in a building and my regular shoes stick, I can't imagine it happening during a run!

Katie - Great job on the 14 miler. I hope to be able to do that some day.

Theresa- Good luck on your 10k. Almost to the half!

Kated930- I think as long as you get your distance in, it doesn't matter where you do it. Mixing it up is probably better than just the treadmill alone. I know running outside is different than running on the treadmill. For me it is easier to fall off pace and no realize it. Guess I need one of those watches, ha ha.

Peachy- my half is the weekend before yours on teh 29th of October. The Jazz Half in New Orleans.

BerryH- Are bits and bobs your feet? just wondering. If so, I hope they survived the weekend.

I had my long run today, 10miles. I felt okay during it and fell off the Jeff Galloway program and didn't take walk breaks except to drink my gatorade at the halfwaypoint. I felt strong enough at the end, but my pace was 9:44 min miles. I think I actually ran my last 5 faster than my first 5. Sometimes I get nervous that I will run out of steam and hold back too much. I did this same half marathon last year at 2hrs and 3 minutes and I was hopeing to get under 2 hours. I'm not feeling so confident after todays run. I think I could push a bit harder, but we'll see. Last year, I was spent at about the 11 mile mark. There was no way I was picking up the pace for the last two. I am going to do a couple longer runs this year before hand in stead of just stopping at the 10 or 11 mile mark. I might go to 12 or 13 even, just to see. I still have 5 weeks before my half. I am kinda doing the hal higdon novice 2. I was running my 5 and longer runs for the past two weeks with he walk breaks, but I'm not feeling that so much. I am very tired today, but could be a lot of time on my feet yesterday at work then staying up a little later than I should have last night. We'll see next week.

Marcie