13.1 Challenge

PMPB7
PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, My name is Bernie and I was a long time runner many years ago. Many years and many reasons have passed and I want to get back into the swing of it again. I am excited about the challenge of running my first 1/2 marathon. I am totally out of shape and am shooting for the San Diego Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon. I am challenging myself and anyone else remotely interested to do it.

My kids online school and teachers are doing it now, but I am too out of shape to make it in January. I started walking Monday and intend to increase my daily miles as much as possible and train for June 3, 2012.

Starting today in Month of November, I would like to walk at least 3 miles a day and continue to increase endurance. :)

Be back later with progress.

I NEED BUDDIES! Can't do this alone. :)

Bernie

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  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    i wanted to do the marathon, phx rock n roll in jan, but it is so expensive. we did the half a cpl yrs ago and it was a lot of fun. but i want to learn to run though!
  • phresh21
    phresh21 Posts: 132 Member
    I am wanting to do the 1/2 marathon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society next summer. Right now I can walk the average 3 miles an hour, though not sure how to work my way up to a faster pace.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Fantastic goal. Signing up for a race can really help to motivate you when you don't feel like running.

    Are you familiar with the Couch to 5K (C25K) Program? It's a great program that helps you ramp up your running at your own pace, helping to avoid fatigue or injury. A support group has been been created to share info, stories and successes: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k It's a public group -- no invite necessary.

    A couple of sites that outline the C25K program:

    http://www.c25k.com/
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    :drinker:
  • Iluvchopsticks
    Iluvchopsticks Posts: 130 Member
    I am aiming to do either a half or full next spring. I just started doing a marathon training program and if that goes well I will attempt the Rock n roll DC next march. If I decide the training is too much and I can't handle the mileage (yet) I will go for the half instead.
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I hear ya. Marathon is just to far for me yet, and the PHX one is the race for my kids online school. They have formed a team to do the 1/2 in Jan. I am just not ready, that is only 8 weeks away. So, I looked up on the Rock and Roll site and picked San Diego for next June. We live in PHX so it is not too far to drive.


    Running is awesome! I started very young, but quit after getting married and having our two boys. :( There are lots of training sites out there to help you learn to run in a safe way. You can do it!!!!
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I hear ya. Marathon is just to far for me yet, and the PHX one is the race for my kids online school. They have formed a team to do the 1/2 in Jan. I am just not ready, that is only 8 weeks away. So, I looked up on the Rock and Roll site and picked San Diego for next June. We live in PHX so it is not too far to drive.


    Running is awesome! I started very young, but quit after getting married and having our two boys. :( There are lots of training sites out there to help you learn to run in a safe way. You can do it!!!!



    This was for Anna, Sorry. Learning to use this thing. :)
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I am wanting to do the 1/2 marathon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society next summer. Right now I can walk the average 3 miles an hour, though not sure how to work my way up to a faster pace.

    This is a very good pace for walking. Seriously, even 3.5 to 4 for me is really moving it and I might as well be running. Maybe you could give it a slow jog for one minute every five minutes you are walking. Many training programs suggest this. :) You can do that 1/2 marathon. No problem. I will cheer you on.
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    Fantastic goal. Signing up for a race can really help to motivate you when you don't feel like running.

    Are you familiar with the Couch to 5K (C25K) Program? It's a great program that helps you ramp up your running at your own pace, helping to avoid fatigue or injury. A support group has been been created to share info, stories and successes: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k. It's a public group -- no invite necessary.

    A couple of sites that outline the C25K program:

    http://www.c25k.com/
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    :drinker:



    This is EXCELLENT advice! I have heard of the C25K before. I hope all who read this post see yours. I will check it out. I was not sure if they had one here on the fitness pal site. Thank you for the suggestion very much.
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I am aiming to do either a half or full next spring. I just started doing a marathon training program and if that goes well I will attempt the Rock n roll DC next march. If I decide the training is too much and I can't handle the mileage (yet) I will go for the half instead.


    Totally great! You have put alot of thought into your training already. I looked at the March race too, but decided to stay closer to home and give myself more time. I might be ready sooner. We will see. The farthest race I have been in was a 6 miler. I know I can do that, but I want more! What an accomplishment, this is personal. LOL
  • fitrunnermd
    fitrunnermd Posts: 72
    I am aiming to do either a half or full next spring. I just started doing a marathon training program and if that goes well I will attempt the Rock n roll DC next march. If I decide the training is too much and I can't handle the mileage (yet) I will go for the half instead.

    I'm looking to do the Rock n Roll DC also but only the half. I'm not ready for the full. I'm willing to take up the challenge, I plan to start training next month.
  • Ernestern
    Ernestern Posts: 34 Member
    I'm on board with you. My goals for the next year are to run a 5k or better race each and every month, with a 10k by summer, and the St Jude half Marathon by next December.

    I've only recently gotten back into running after a five year hiatus and have been running 5-6 days a week for the last month and a half. Five or so years ago, I could literally run forever at a decent 8mph pace. A month ago, I could barely knock out 2.5 miles at a 5mph pace. Today I'm doing 4.5-5 miles a day at 6mph so it is coming back to me quickly...
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I am aiming to do either a half or full next spring. I just started doing a marathon training program and if that goes well I will attempt the Rock n roll DC next march. If I decide the training is too much and I can't handle the mileage (yet) I will go for the half instead.

    I'm looking to do the Rock n Roll DC also but only the half. I'm not ready for the full. I'm willing to take up the challenge, I plan to start training next month.

    Same here, except I will be doing the one in San Diego. We can so do this. I am training now, which consists of walking most of the miles and running little spurts.

    Good Luck!
  • PMPB7
    PMPB7 Posts: 43 Member
    I'm on board with you. My goals for the next year are to run a 5k or better race each and every month, with a 10k by summer, and the St Jude half Marathon by next December.

    I've only recently gotten back into running after a five year hiatus and have been running 5-6 days a week for the last month and a half. Five or so years ago, I could literally run forever at a decent 8mph pace. A month ago, I could barely knock out 2.5 miles at a 5mph pace. Today I'm doing 4.5-5 miles a day at 6mph so it is coming back to me quickly...

    That is wonderful! I cannot wait until I get there again. I use to run forever too and 6 mile races in about 50 minutes all the time. :( Not sure I will get back to that, but I will get as close as possible and enjoy a healthy rest of my life is the plan. Keep it up!
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