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I clicked the link and it is in "View Access" only mode. I think the easiest option is to change the ability to edit based on anyone who has the link vs trying to authorize each request. In the top right, there is a "Share" button, click on the advanced options, under "who has access", click Change and from there you will…

My final post (I am way over my quota for 2019) I just received this email from Strava. They are awarding 5 free NYC marathons for 2019. Based on the T&C's and the eligibility requirements, it is for US residents only and they are really gearing it towards 1st time marathoners and those that have a 1000 word or less…

I don't know either, but being curious, I searched the MFP forums re "Mobycarp", didn't find anything specific to his user name. That said, saw a few interesting threads from his posts and replies. Glad he chose to stick around per his original quote from one of his first notes of "I may or may not stick around; if I do,…

Don't post often, but generally will speed read this thread to keep up with what I don't visually see on Strava. Saddened by the passing of @MobyCarp. Re a tribute, I am running the NYC Marathon "virtually" this year as part of a guarantee entry into running the actual NYC marathon in 2020. It can be anytime during that…

Lots of discounts at stores and many races offering special/lower race fees today. Last year saved money on the Rock and Roll series on a half marathon I entered (later became an expensive shirt as I became injured a couple weeks later)

@simcon1 agree with the above. Will add the best advise I received on my first (no pacers) was run “comfortably hard” for the first 10 miles and on the last 5k give it whatever your legs/body will allow. I didn’t have much extra to give in that last 5k beyond what I had been doing but I felt great and finished with about…

marathoninvestigation.com reports about questionable results or other racing stories or issues that typically involve some sort of cheating, unfair practice, etc.

Hi. I don’t often contribute but for a first I agree with the philosophy on going with a bigger attended race and this likely relatively flat. I too am running this marathon (my second) among with others in my run club running the HM and the marathon - about 60 in total. They will have a cheer station at mile 24.5 which i…

Only a friend request. I don’t have any message in my message box.

Hi. I accepted. Let me know what the RD said. I am guessing there might be an option to transfer?

Ok. If you do just let me know. 2 marathons in a week is adventurous. Haven’t PM on here so if I don’t respond right away it is because I have no clue where it might reside in the app.

Interesting If you want bacon, the Flying Pig Marathon on the first Sunday in May has some unofficially from someone that evidently cooks and passes it out every year and I believe others along the course do the same as well. The FP was my first marathon and while I didn’t have any bacon during the race I loved the race…

Very cool @garygse was curious on your Runalyze VO2 max number. With this new test and other collectible data, it is clearly showing that you well on your way to qualifying for Boston when you run your race. ( Personally, I think you could run it next week and nail it, but I get your desire to run several more unofficial…

Thanks @Elise4270 and @Orphia for putting this together and summarizing. For reference, my Strava link to the activity is below https://www.strava.com/activities/1904470521 note that I ended up having to run earlier than scheduled so I ended up running at 8:00 Central/13:00 GMT for an hour as I had a conflict.

Ziplock sandwich bags work for me!

To complete 20 miles is hard enough physically and mentally. 20 miles on a dreadmill.....even more of a mental challenge to overcome. Just incredible! Very well done!

You seem to have the right approach and understand you have to listen to your body. I too had an injury this summer where previously I was able to run consistently 5 days a week, for ~6 hours a week (3 to 4 runs for up to an hour and a long run up to 2 hours +/-) and then struggled with a knee issue that knocked me out for…

well said and I also like this calculator as well

I'm a big fan of https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/ and their Running Calculator for determining various training pace ranges. Very simple to use. You enter in your goal time for an upcoming race, current fitness time/distance and then hit calculate. It provides a series of pace estimates for races and their is another link…

- I prefer a GPS HR watch to record run and then an auto upload to Garmin/Strava vs using the Strava app on the phone, but I still carry a phone on the run for music/podcasts, etc. - Re Second Hand purchase. I have had success buying used tech both online and locally. A year ago, I purchased locally a 1 year old Garmin…

when Ice curling meets bowling on grass.

Nice little 50 state summary of who has the right of way. http://www.ncsl.org/research/transportation/pedestrian-crossing-50-state-summary.aspx#legislation

@Elise4270 Received this below partial email from Jeff Gaudette @Runnersconnect and thought his words would be better than mine so a portion of his email below that I think answers your question - plus I thought you nailed it yesterday with your Strava titled run saying you basically never fail if you try. “To avoid the…

@sarahthes and @midwesterner85 while not perfect solution it is inexpensive. Last year I found online the idea of putting a very thin layer of dish soap (i.e. dawn, maybe liquid detergent like Tide might work, etc ) on the lenses closest to the eyes helped minimize fog build up. Instructions were to apply, let application…

@Elise4270 he does indeed have an Athlinks profile. Each and everyone of his 45 marathons logged if you go to results and select Marathon sort. Should be easy from there to determine which states are left.

I too have been bummed about Dennis's passing even though we had never met, the common bond of being the same age, finding joy and a passion in running and his @KeepRunningFatboy name was so very clever it just made him relatable and inspirational. I saw Steve's comment on his last run earlier today but was at a loss of…

Does look nice. Think any race is dependent on what you want however. I noticed from site that it is small (60 marathon finishers), staggered starts for the other races so it will limit race congestion, they have no time limit, appears well supported, might end up a little sparse or because of its size you will end up…

Likely a good holding pattern would be base building weekly runs totaling minimum of 50%-60%+ of the peak marathon plan distance each week and likely a long run each week no shorter than 8 miles and likely best if in double digits. So your mileage might vary from low 20's to mid 30's? Other option would be following a HM…

one other point. I do like the idea of half marathon race positioned 4-5 weeks out from your marathon. It will be a good gauge of your fitness at that stage since you would be just a couple weeks from a taper and it will help you determine how to pace your marathon, and get race ready. Also serves as a supported test of…

I personally like the 16 week plan in terms of mileage and # of days running (note if you wanted to make it a 20 week plan, you could repeat weeks 9-12 after completing week 12 so you would get 2 long runs of 20 miles). While you might not be a speed demon, any sort of speed (fartlek, interval, tempo) and/or hill work is…