Half Marathon training support group?

You know you're hooked on running when you get a hydration belt and can't wait to use it!

Hello All! I am new to MFP and passed through this topic...can I join too

I love running! and decided to train for my FIRST FULL marathon. LA Marathon!

Happy running!

I'd like to join this group. I don't have a half marathon planned right now, but thinking of doing the Surf City Half in Huntington Beach, CA, in February.

Also, I've already registered for the Big Sur Full Marathon. It's been a few years since I've run a full marathon, and this time I want to qualify for Boston. A half marathon will be a good tune-up.

Thank you

I've ran about 7 half marathons and I am ready to check off my Bucklist.....Full Marathon before I turn 3-0!

Question: How do I get notification when someone posts on this topic?

PS feel free to add me fellow runners...the more support the better! Thanks!

Yes, I'd also like to know how to get notifications on this topic -- I've searched but haven't figured it out.

I'll add you as an MFP friend.

There is nothing better then running with family. Enjoy it everyone who is. my wife and i ran together for a long time, she actually got me started running. But due to having our second child on the way she had to give up running with me. Makes for a lot of long runs by myself. Still enjoy them though.

My husband started running with me a few months ago and I am so proud of him. We work opposite shifts at work and our time is limited together. I can't tell him enough how much him running too encourgages me to keep going.

My started running with me in Feb and it has been just the best thing. He pushes me to run faster and I push him to run farther so it works out well.

I also just love that we have one more thing in common and can spend more time together.

Sharon - Good luck Sunday! I bet you are so excited!

Went running with hubby last night and he had a calf cramp at mile 1 and had to turn back. I got 5 miles done but it was a bit meh after I had to send my husband home but he insisted I keep going. He is a barback so can't really "take it easy" until tomorrow.

My GPS wasn't reading my location so I went by memory and did EXACTLY 5 miles. Good thing my brain is more reliable than technology. (for now)

Yeah I'm really excited. I'm counting down the days, just 9 more days. I'll be tapering my milage down starting tomorrow. My long run tomorrow will be 6 miles then short slow runs all next week.

Its not as much fun to run by yourself is it? But you did great and kept running!! Way to go!

Thanks. He was so sweet. He was more concerned that he was holding me back than with his own problem. At that point I felt like I had to do it more so he wouldn't feel bad.

Thank you

I've ran about 7 half marathons and I am ready to check off my Bucklist.....Full Marathon before I turn 3-0!

Question: How do I get notification when someone posts on this topic?

PS feel free to add me fellow runners...the more support the better! Thanks!

I just log in and it's at the top of "My topics" on the boards. I don't know about notifications, they bother me

I planned my long run this AM, but my new Asylum workout made my calves just tender enough that I put it off until tomorrow. It really worked into my schedule better anyway.

I'm so excited to report - my weight is down 10lbs from the week prior to my half marathon. I've been working really hard on getting lean and trying to reset my body for training. I've been reading the book Racing Weight - and really find it interesting. It's good to have a different plan now and then. I was at 24% body fat this am - which for my age is "ideal" but I'm really hoping to get into the "lean" area on the scale with 20%, which means another 7 lbs. I'd really be happy with 3 more lbs off tho.

I did Asylum strength this AM, and generally lift very heavy, because this is cardio strength, I opted for a lesser weight. I think next time I will definitely up it 5 lbs, which is still less then I'm used to, but I only got one exercise to true exhaustion, so want to work on that as well.

Good luck to everyone running races this weekend.

So, I have my longest run every planned for tomorrow. My training schedule has me running 9 miles tomorrow and I'm nervous about it. I've never run that far at once in my life!

GO ALICE! Same here. I have a 9ish mile run to do Monday. and that is the most I have EVER run. You can do it!

Correction Kristi. WE CAN DO IT!!

So, I have my longest run every planned for tomorrow. My training schedule has me running 9 miles tomorrow and I'm nervous about it. I've never run that far at once in my life!

GO ALICE! Same here. I have a 9ish mile run to do Monday. and that is the most I have EVER run. You can do it!

I know both of yall can do!! Good luck!!

Good luck with your long runs Kristi and Alice!

Did 5 miles today, which was the first time I exercised since Sunday because of a cold/sinus infection thing. I was going nuts not being able to workout, but I knew that my body needed rest. I had zero energy.

I wish I could run with my husband, but he is way too fast for me. So I know that I would be holding him back. My sister is the best running buddy for me. We have the same pace and we have so much fun together. But I just need her to live a little closer!

Good luck to everyone with a race this weekend!!

So... I'm kind of afraid to run today. My last run felt AWFUL. I'd really like to have a nice, slow heartrate tonight and run 4-6 miles but I dunno...

My worst runs have always been followed by great runs. You will do super.

I ran my fastest 12 mile run ever this am. My knee is hurting now for some reason. So icing it and will use massage thumper down my leg later.

Can I still join? Just did my first 10K today and I'm doing my first half marathon in March.

Alice, I find the hand-held water bottles kind of a pain. They're heavy and they tend to alter your gait. I did find a hydration belt that fit -- it only has two water bottles, instead of 4-6, which most belts have. It really stays put. I also don't bring water with me on anything under 10 miles unless it is warm outside. But that's me.

Ran 11 miles today. First 8 by myself and last 3 with my dog, Beau. He is great but I hate running with a leash in one hand.

10.5ish miles and I lived to tell about it!

Things I learned:; I need to start testing out those power bars or power shot things to have during these long runs. I hit a wall (or what I think was a wall) around mile 8. My body just ran out of gas in an instant. I walked for about 5 minutes, and felt a bit better and kept going.

I need some cold weather running gear. I live in L.A., so cold weather is never a problem,.. but this morning was particular cold. I wore a regular sweatshirt with a tech tee under. After about mile 5, it felt like it weighed 50 lbs. I took it off and left it right on the path. Since I was running a loop, I was glad to see it was still there when I came back around at Mile 9

My new hydration belt sucks. It was bouncing/jiggling no matter how I adjusted. I think I might look into one of those smaller hand held bottles.

Hopefully, everyone had good running today,. I'm off to do a bit of stretching before bed

I found arm sleeves - LOVE them, the can come off if you get hot w/o having to stop and strip.

I have hand held bottles, and found that I have to have two - one for each hand. They still mess with my form and I found I"m faster when I use a belt.

I just bought a new hydration belt and love it. It's the Nathan Trail Hydration Belt, came in several colors, which made it fun too. I had Ampiphod bottles to hook on my belt, but they leak, I have to put Vaseline on the screw part to get them to seal. The Nathan Trail has a larger pocket which allows me to carry a bit more. I can adjust it for my hips or my waist depending on how I feel that day. I also have a small camel pack for very long runs on hotter days which works but took some getting used to.