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  • That will depend on how you adapt to the training. I've found it easier to add time before adding speed. I'll add my vote for working toward the 10K. That is a great distance. Good Luck!
    in What next? Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • Welcome. You are already ahead of all those still on the couch! You'll find plenty of support in this endevour. Just ask, we'll help. Good luck!
    in My first time doing the C25 K Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • Way to geaux! I hope king cake season isn't too hard on you.
    in W5D3 ..... DONE! Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • First two races are on the calendar: Tacoma Marathon in May Detroit Marathon in October
    in Upcoming Races Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • Hi, I'm Clark and I live in Michigan. I've run 6 marathons, 5 half marathons and assorted other races. I just retired from the USAF Reserve after 26 years and 5 deployments. This year, I am focusing on losing the penalty weight (~35 lbs) I've picked up over the years. I also plan to run 2 marathons.
    in Introductions Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • Born in Dearborn, live in Ypsilanti. MANY years outside MI between those two points.
    in Where is everyone from? Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • Born in Dearborn and currently work there. Live in Ypsilanti.
    in Metro Detroit Area Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • The key is to not do too much. The rest days in between are as important as the running schedule. This allows your body to recover. That said, an extra easy walk on the weekend, or something completely different like strength training, can actually help. Also, if you are already doing something and just adding the C25K to…
    in Extra Exercise? Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • docsharon: Everyone has their own pace, but your pace is faster than mine. On my 'mill, I run 4 mph for the runs and 3 mph for the walks.
    in W5D3 ..... DONE! Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • My first half didn't hurt. In fact, it went much better than I expected. Now, i need to mention the "rest of the story". I was training for a full marathon and had a peak run of 14 miles whie i was deployed to the Middle East. I was under-prepared for the full and was able to swap to the half. Based on the paces I was…
    in Finished my first half...and it hurt! Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
  • I ran the last one and enjoyed it greatly. It is my current marathon PR, but my PR is over 6 hours as I'm a slooow runner. It was great running by the various monuments and the capitol bulding. As it is a Marine Corps event, the finish is up hill. But you finish in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial, so that provides some…
    in Marine Corps Marathon Comment by ClarkWierda January 2013
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