Half Marathon training support group?

Ran 5 miles yesterday with a 30:08 for my 5k. I'm so darn close to getting under 30 minutes. Oh well....haven't decided if I'm going to run today since I have the Monster Dash 5k tomorrow morning with my 9 yr old son and my girlfriend and her 3 kids. Should be fun!

I will be signing up for my first half marathon soon - it's not until the end of March next year, so lots of time to train (albeit through the winter!!).

I started Couch to 5K at the end of May this year and am totally hooked on running!

I will be signing up for my first half marathon soon - it's not until the end of March next year, so lots of time to train (albeit through the winter!!).

I started Couch to 5K at the end of May this year and am totally hooked on running!

Running is addictive isn't it! Good luck on your training!!

Still having a hard time getting back into a groove with my training. Right now my plans for races have been changing, so I don't really have a definite plan in mind. Last week turned out pretty well. Got in three runs, three days of strength and a rest day. This week was a washout. I didn't wake up early on Tuesday or Thursday for my run. Didn't have the energy Tuesday after work and Thursday I was busy. Really struggling with this new work schedule. I'm still trying to figure out how to get my runs in considering I am not a morning person and usually only get early AM workouts done about 2-3 times per week. I wish I was less of a snooze button pusher! Oh well, it's a work in progress. I have gotten better, but still not where I want to be. Anyways, sounds like everyone's training is going well and congrats to all the racers!

Still having a hard time getting back into a groove with my training. Right now my plans for races have been changing, so I don't really have a definite plan in mind. Last week turned out pretty well. Got in three runs, three days of strength and a rest day. This week was a washout. I didn't wake up early on Tuesday or Thursday for my run. Didn't have the energy Tuesday after work and Thursday I was busy. Really struggling with this new work schedule. I'm still trying to figure out how to get my runs in considering I am not a morning person and usually only get early AM workouts done about 2-3 times per week. I wish I was less of a snooze button pusher! Oh well, it's a work in progress. I have gotten better, but still not where I want to be. Anyways, sounds like everyone's training is going well and congrats to all the racers!

I'm having an off week too. Struggled through several of my runs, and just not feeling it at all this week. I've got an 11 miler on Monday, hoping I can shoo this funk away before then!

I heart the snooze button more than chocolate.

I did my 12 mile run this morning. It went pretty good. Last mile was tough but I made it through. I did it at a 10.26 pace, total time was 2.05. Just two more weeks before my race I'm getting more and more excited.

Kimert - can't wait to hear how it went.

WOW JohnC - great run.

You two having an off week, sometimes those really help you refocus the next week. I find my best weeks are after a bad one. We all have them, hang in there!

I'm still doing my intense diet detox and really cutting back. BUT.... I just couldn't not run today. The weather is awesome, and cool, sunny, I knew I was having dinner with friends tonight (not on my diet really) so went for a quick 3.5 mile run. My time was 9:05, very excited over that. I know I can do a 9 mpm 5k if I want to.. Yeah!

My boss bought a treadmill today I can use on my lunch hour - I'm not a huge treadmill fan, but this will at least help me get through winter.

Kimert- Congrats on your PR and awesome time! Can't wait to hear about it. and to all of those who rocked their long runs this weekend. I did my 5k Monster Dash yesterday with my 9 yr old son. AWESOME! I dressed up as a cop and I was chasing my prisoner son! lol
It was really fun. No chip time, ran along the lakefront in downtown Chicago it was beautiful out! We finished under 37 minutes.

Happy Sunday everyone!

Great Job Everyone. I am considering doing my long run tomorrow night instead of Thursday AM. I know I will be able to 8 miles at night no problem. I am thinking of making my Thursday run a 4 or 5 miler. My body just hates AM runs. My arms get clammy and even with a good cool down I feel dizzy when I stop.

I registered yesterda for the race so I am even more excited and nerous than I was before. OMG! I think I'm going to drive my husband and co-workers crazy!