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A "fasted time in years" is always reason to brag. Congratulations.

With week 10, and coincidentally the second full month, ends. For the week; 4 runs, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6 & 6 miles for a rounded total of 16.2 miles and 66 miles for the month on 17 runs. Two more weeks of base building before the novice Marathon training begins. Then we hope the 10/18 race goes on as scheduled.

With week 10, and coincidentally the second full month, ends. For the week; 4 runs, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6 & 6 miles for a rounded total of 16.2 miles and 66 miles for the month. Two more weeks of base building before the novice Marathon training begins. Then we hope the 10/18 race goes on as scheduled.

Restarted running in March, coincidently with the shut down, for traning for the atlantic city marathon in October.

Week nine in the books thusly: 4 runs: 3.1, 3.1, 3.1 & 3.4 total 12.7 miles. This was a regression week, called for in my plan (though several were missed. I felt a little more advanced than the plan anticipated) and, truth be told, was feeling a little sore and needed a little break. More base building for the next 3…

Clothing rubbing against the affected area? Sweat accumulating on or near the affected area? Could be a reaction to clothing, sweat, heat or some other irritant. Perhaps try a glide stick to reduce friction on the affected areas.

Understated elegance. I'll let my results speak for me. Often, they don't speak kindly ;-) I haven't found shoe color to be of much effect ;-)

Well, let's just say I'm giving it a shot. Just started week 9 of 30 week program and hoping the Atlantic City Marathon will go on as scheduled October 18, 2020. (18 October 2020 for those who record dates that way.) Thanks for your well wishes. Good luck and determination on your quest.

Week eight in the books: 4 runs; 3 miles, 3.35 miles, 3 miles and 6.2 miles. A 15.7 miles week. This week seemed a little harder than the past, perhaps it's time for a regression week, maybe one with fewer /easier miles.

Why do it at all is what I don't understand. And then why complain about it.

I've had the same reservations regarding golf calorie burn as the O.P. I walk the course and just count the exercise as "steps". Seemed to work for me. My extra steps count as calories burned and I don't feel guilty eating those back. The data base does seem to award alot of calories when using a power cart.

Week seven, like week 6,- 4 runs, 3,3,3 & 6 miles = 15 total. Base building for a June 14 Marathon training plan start.

Try making slight but frequent changes to you pace as your on the treadmill. The steady and constant pace of the treadmill is unlike your constantly changing pace of running outdoors.

Why? I'm curious why someone would do something that is the "suckiest" when that person has already found viable alternatives.

Then why run if you hate it so much and you have alternatives? If it is horrible to run and after 20 yards you feel like you're going to die, it's so boring and is the "suckiest"; why do it?

What is your current cool down stretching like?

There are other cardio exercises you can do. If you hate running sooooo perhaps you'd be better served searching for one and trying that.

What I would do specifically is completely irrelevant to you. My suggestion, start lighter and fewer than you might think necessary. 'Tis easier to catch up than recover.

Sticking to the plan it is, staying with the base building runs until June 14 and then starting the Novice Marathon Plan. thanks.

Were/are there any Spring events this year? Kinda hoping an October event goes on as scheduled

Week six: 4 runs, 3,3,3,and 6 miles. 15 miles total. The plan is to keep this up for the next six or so weeks and start the novice Marathon plan the week of June 14. Hopefull, this will give me a sufficient base to complete the Marathon program.

"Training (in my opinion) is so much harder than running the Marathon " This I have experienced first hand. About three years ago i ran a Half Marathon, training on line with a live coach. During training I had to struggle to maintain an 11 minute, or so, mile pace. Came the race and I averaged 10:30. The 10:30 miles felt…

First full month is now done. 17 runs, 54 total miles, long run of 5 miles

First full month is done: 17 runs, 54 miles, long run 5 miles. Now to keep base building until the middle of June when the real Marathon plan kicks in.

Keep the medals, toss the bibs, save for the first one ;-)

The best thing you can do. Do what you're told is correct and see, through your observations, if it is. Adjust accordingly.

Sometimes nothing, sometimes breathing (making sure I'm still doing it, sometimes keeping or trying to find a rhythm...) world problems and their solutions, what to make for dinner, where to go on vacation, am I supposed to turn here?, should I do the full run or cut it off here?, that song is out of order (or did I…

You can lose weight without monitoring your intake and usage but you've said " I’ve never lost weight without one,". Kinda answers your question

Week 5 done and in the books: 4 runs; 3,3,3,& 5 miles 14 miles total. Mileage up, time per mile down, all going in the right direction. let's hope we stil have a race in October.

Nope. I'm doing what I want to do. What other possible motivation could there be. I want to work out, I like how I feel after I work out, I like how I look when I'm working out. IF "working out is my (your) jam" and you "love to spin" I don't understand the problem. What kind of a push do you need to do something you LOVE?