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Because CGI uses this information as an economic potential proposal to persuade more cities to pay for them to put on races in their locales. And the best part? A big chunk of their profit-making "work" with regard to the race is done by volunteers!

Assuming proper training and all uncontrollable factors being in your favor, McMillan says this:

I had a couple runs like this last week. It sucks, but yes, it's the heat. You gotta make adjustments while your body acclimates. Get used to degraded performance above 60° :)

Not at all. Hell, 2013 was 1,010 miles. Miles are miles :)

10 miles because an hour is long enough :)

I'm taking my kid out of school for a trip to DC for the Marine Corps Marathon this October. My plan is to not shame the administration/teachers over their policies, but rather get their inputs on things he should do/see, and possibly squeeze some kind of report/assignment to do while he's there. I don't understand why…

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race 6 - Rest 7 - 8mi, easy w/strides 8 - 6mi, easy 9 - 6mi, trail 10 - 10mi, 7 easy/3 @7:00 11- Rest 12 - 7mi, easy 13 - 5mi, easy (jogged a 5K+) 14 - 6mi, easy 15 - Rest Just easy running before…

I run a 3:19 and am running a 5:30 this Sunday. Personally I wouldn't race what I'd consider a "destination" race like Boston (I jogged Chicago in 3:52 just to enjoy the sights) unless I ran it every year, so this by itself doesn't make Rossi a cheater. The fact that no other races he's done (from Athlinks) supports his…

Would you breathe through your nose if you were being chased by a bear?

Take them back. A new shoe shouldn't require an aftermarket insole to make it work for you.

Depending on where you are located, I'm certain there are some easier "rails to trails" for you to try out - won't even need magic trail shoes :D

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race 6 - Rest 7 - 8mi, easy w/strides 8 - 6mi, easy 9 - 6mi, trail 10 - 10mi, 7 easy/3 @7:00 11- Rest 12 - 7mi, easy Total: 77mi May goal: 120 (through 17th)

Home of the Rugged Red in September! You doing it?

If you're asking, I think you know the answer. Recovery runs are to increase bloodflow to your muscles to promote healing the damaged areas, but your problem sounds more acute, and it's one that's solved by more resting and less running.

Yep. Takes 2-3 weeks to get acclimated. When it cools down, you'll be wondering where all the speed came from :)

For 5K I like a completely empty stomach. Racing at 5K effort is very hard on your GI system, and I tend to throw anything up afterwards that might be sloshing around. No real tips on staying cool except dress for the weather and choose races that are in your preferred time of day. No time for any BS on the course, except…

I'd hit that

The possible seconds you could PR by at HM #2 (you're still recovering by then, even if you feel good) are not going to be worth the setback from an overused Achilles. Go easy and celebrate the big accomplishment you have :)

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race 6 - Rest 7 - 8mi, easy w/strides 8 - 6mi, easy 9 - 6mi, trail 10 - 10mi, first 7 easy trail w/last 3 miles 6:52, 6:48, 6:48 11- Rest And yes, I go through the water rather than hopping stones…

Good call, and hope you feel bettah

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race 6 - Rest 7 - 8mi, easy w/strides 8 - 6mi, easy Total: 55.9mi May goal: 120 (through 17th)

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race 6 - Rest 7 - 8mi, easy w/strides 8x20sec strides @ 5:50, 6:04, 5:51, 6:12, 5:59, 6:06, 5:52, 5:19. About 85 degrees on the pavement and I'm hoping to acclimate by the end of May. Total: 48.2mi…

I'm not sure I understand why you'd force yourself to run the marathon distance if it bored you to the point that you decide to just walk. Marathon isn't the be-all, end-all to distance running. Find a distance you like and be happy with it. Many athletes focus on one distance and excel. Also, it isn't boring if you're…

I want to improve. That's motivation enough. Food is secondary :)

Those are my Swiftwick Jesters - lucky socks :)

My first half was 2:29... it really hurt. Keep at it, and you'll improve, I promise!

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy 5 - 5.5mi, 5k race Raced an impromptu "Cinco K" for an organization that works with my girlfriend at her job. Came in first place and won free dinner! It was about 85° and just icky out, so I ran at 10k pace.…

The trick is to have the long run be 1/4-1/3 of your total weekly mileage, and to mind your easy pace. You will stall out if you try to run it hard, especially without the supporting weekly mileage. My long runs (and all my easy runs) are a good 1.5min above my marathon pace, and marathon pace is the slowest of all the…

1 - 6.2mi, trail 2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge 3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon 4 - 7mi, easy Total: 34.7mi May goal: 120 (through 17th)

I was in corral D drinking beer and wine on the course :) congrats, and good strategy and excellent finish time given the heat you dealt with!