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Congrats on the goals you've already achieved, and good luck with the ones in your future! I joined MFP for similar reasons. 8 years ago I couldn't make it 1/2 mile without being exhausted. Many years and a lot of lost pounds later, the marathon is my favorite race. If you want it, you can do it! Just keep going a little…
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Awesome! Great job...especially in the middle of the hot & humid summer!
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Hal's programs have worked well for me. I find it harder to get moving again once I stop to walk, so I try to hold off until later on in the race, although that may not be best or true for everyone. Hal recommends walking through beverage/aid stations if you need walk breaks, so I employ that method when necessary. Good…
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I've used Hal's schedules for many races, and they are excellent. He has plans for all distances and levels of ability, all free. Your diet probably doesn't need to change much aside from maybe slightly more carbs, particularly before long runs...but generally speaking, you don't need to "carb load" for a half or the…
