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I just checked my log, and most of my 13+ mile long runs were at a 10:30 - 11 minute pace. My race pace ended up being 9:40 - so a pretty big difference. On long runs, I generally tried to keep my heart rate in Zone 2 (140ish or under). There are plenty of calculators online…

I was fully recovered from my 2nd ever half in April within a week or less. My legs felt really heavy and tired and I was a little sore, but it is not that hard to recover - and I DID race it - ran much faster than my training pace. Just take it a little easy the first week - short slow runs, and then by the second weekend…

13.1 - my last (and second) half in April I did not stop to walk once! No water stops either - it was in the 40s, so hydration was not an issue.

That is exactly what I have and it is great! Highly recommend it.

Trazadone is a common drug that is/was used as an antidepressent, but is used more commonly as a sleep aid now. My husband uses it as needed. It works, and is not addictive. Melatonin doesn't work for him. (Works for me though!)

I don't drink when running and have only been running 1 1/2 years. Ran my last half with no water, and all training runs (up to 14 miles) without. I stay well hydrated every day, and am fine on runs.

I have not run a marathon, but I did run my last half without music (or in my case, audiobooks). Loved it so much. I ran with a pacer a good bit of the way, and it was nice to talk, and I felt very in tune with my body. I have since started running unplugged a lot more. Not always, but I am not bored like I though I would…

For a cheap alternative, I love the Nature Valley Protein bars - 10 gr of protein, 190 cals. Not too sweet and very tasty!

You are probably in pretty good shape, but running uses different muscles and impacts your joints differently. So I would still recommend doing something like Couch to 5K - basically run/walk intervals 3 times a week, and increasing your running intervals each time. You want to slowly get your muscles and joints used to…

This!!!!

That too!

You can't go by one week! When I was losing I had a pattern of losing, then gaining, then losing again. Each losing time, though I would end up lower than the last one, so it all worked out in the end. Once I got used to the pattern, I didn't worry about the gaining. Usually it would be a 2-3 week cycle for me like that,…

I admit I only do early morning runs in the summer to beat the heat, and that is enough motivation to get me up. But, it helps to have all your running gear ready to go. Also, you just have to train yourself not to think about it - just get up and do it, and do think about how great you will feel and how proud you will be…

Sunday: 5.75 miles running Thursday: 4.1 miles running (Been busy with my mom being hospitalized - spent a few nights in the hospital with her. She is recovering well now - past the worst after major surgery. My dad is on chemo for lymphoma right now, so trying to keep him resting and out of the hospital as much as…

Sunday: 5.75 miles running Total so far: 5.75 miles running

That sounds like basal cell carcinoma - not serious at all, but it will keep growing. So get it taken care of!!!

Sunday: 2.5 mile hike Monday: 4 miles running Tuesday: 5 miles running Total : 9 miles running, 2.5 miles hiking Ended up taking the rest of the week off - just busy with my husband and my son's birthdays, etc. Figured I could use the break after the training for the half marathon! Looking forward to getting in some runs…

Looks awesome! Definitely doing.

I am on maintenance - I net 1620 most days, and eat back all my exercise calories, which means I end up eating an average of about 2000 calories per day. I am 5'5 1/2", 130 pounds, 42, and I run about 25-30 miles per week, plus 1-3 kettlebell workouts. I am fairly sedentary other than my workouts, since I work on…

Having to make a stop really sucks. I thought I might have to, but decided it was all in my head! I got up early and had my coffee and water about 3 hours before the race, and nothing much after that. Drank loads of water in the days before. Great time though!

Sunday: 2.5 mile hike Monday: 4 miles running Tuesday: 5 miles running Total so far: 9 miles running, 2.5 miles hiking

Congrats! I just ran my second and it was awesome. Looking forward to my fall halfs!

Great job sticking to it and getting over the emotional eating. You look great!!!

Ran my half today in 2:08:25. I stuck with the 2:10 pacer until around mile 9 and then sped up and finished under pace. Was a great feeling to finish strong, and be passing people at the end! Next half is Sept 28th, I think. Haven't actually signed up yet.

Week of April 1 - 24.6 miles

Stealthsloth - my first HM last September was just under a 12 min pace, so I have improved a ton! Good luck on yours!

Thanks to everyone that replied. Had a great race today. Only had one sip of water during the race, but it was only about 35 degrees at the start of the race. Picked exactly the right pace too - ran with the 2:10 pacer until mile 9 and then sped up to end up with an average pace of 9:41.

Monday: 3.25 miles running Tuesday: 4.75 miles running Wednesday 3.2 miles running Saturday: 13.2 miles running - HM race: 2:08:35 (9:41 avg pace). Had a fabulous race. Stuck with the 2:10 pacer until mile 9 or so and then sped up. Passed a lot of people at the end. Felt strong the whole time! Total: 24.4 miles running

Put me down for 100 this time. Thanks!

I have been able to increase mine from the 150s to the 170s or so. For me it has helped a little with my plantar fasciitis, and it helped me get to a faster overall pace with less perceived effort and a lower HR. Running in 0 drop shoes has helped me increase my cadence too. I think. A long easy run, I tend to have a 168…