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I think you should run your marathon with no particular goal time in mind and then see how your half marathon time improves. In 2012, I ran my first HM in 2:22:30. 13 months later I ran a HM in 2:06:00. I am debating a fall marathon next year. I run 25-30+ per week, have been since February before that it was 20. McMillan…

Must run in Biston: the B.A.A. 5k the day before the Boston Marathon. It crosses the marathon finish line. Will probably close out quickly this year given 2013's events. It's a fun little course that showcases Back Bay, goes around the public garden and you get a little of the feeling the marathoners get when they have to…

So I train for half marathons. I completed my first in 2012, 3 this year and I'm registered for 1 in feb (there will likely be 3 more). Along the way I do shorter races because I find them really fun and low pressure and it's really neat to see how my training for longer races is improving my 5k time. I shaved 3 minutes…

Aquaphor for everything! I slather my 3 y/o in it because she has skin issues then I slather mommy in it before a run, face and body.

So I get ideas of songs that match my pace from jog fm, but I purchase my music and set my playlists using my amazon mp3 app on my droid. I put my playlist on shuffle. I added some new music to my phone before Sunday's HM. Different music really helped my race performance. But I wasn't very careful when I set my list. At…

Chilly Half Marathon in Newton, MA today. 2:06:00. Beat my PR from 4 weeks ago by 5:17. I still want to shave 6+ mins off of that, but I'm happy!

Check these out: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1148 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/01/27/kick-your-*kitten*-and-kickstart-your-metabolism-in-20-minutes/ So I run, meaning HIIT on the treadmill isn't the only running I do, so when I do the beginner work out from spark people, I increase…

This is why I carry snacks. And my bank card. And my train pass when I go out for a run. And any run I do over 10 miles ends at the Twin Donut. I try to do fasted runs in the morning, but for afternoon or evening runs I make sure I can eat all the food if need be.

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I made my 3rd attempt at learning to run in Spring of 2012. Finally got up to 5k in June of 2012, ran my first half marathon in October 2012. Now my long runs are 11-15 miles and I have my 4th half marathon Sunday. First I did a c25k variation. Then I worked on a plan to improve my 5k. Then I went into half marathon…

So my last 5k I went in with no plan. Until the day before I thought I was going to be pushing my daughter so I never thought about a pace or anything. The mistake I made was shoving into the middle of the pack, closer to the back. I spent the first mile dodging and passing people and I'm not even that fast. First mile was…

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Boo-hoo! I want to do a May marathon, but don't think my training partner is up for 8 mile+ midweek runs in the jogging stroller through a new england winter. So I'll likely do a May HM and an October marathon.

Okay I'll throw my info out there for the less fast people in the group Training pace: 10:00 - 11:00 for up to 16 miles. Usually 10:30 So far it seens like I have an unlimited capcity for more slow miles. HM pace: 10:01. Can't shake it. 5k pace: 8:37 Haven't trained for the marathon yet, but my plan right now is to run it…

My plan is very light. I do more days, fewer miles. I am extremely pressed for time, so I generally can't run more then 3-5 miles during the week, but still want my mileage at 30+. So this is what I do: Monday - Friday - 16 miles Saturday - 4 miles Sunday - 10 -15 miles I like to do 2 3s and 2 5s during the week the best.…

Well Doug, I think her friend very well may have been a she since this was my biggest drama from my October half. My problem was my running skirt. I've worn it on dozens of runs including 1 16-miler. But then I gained a bunch of weight due to over eating caused by an increase in appetite due to an increase in base mileage.…

I had a HM on October 13 and one coming up on Sunday. My long runs between were: HM 11 miles 5k 10 miles HM The day of the 5k I decided to try for a PR while I was running and made it by 1:15. So I didn't run anymore that day. I'm tapering now. Sunday will be the test if it worked. I still feel prepared but I generally…

I was going to suggest you search for running tours or a private running guide. I've used City Running Tours for this but it doesn't look like they are in Baltimore, though they are in DC. But go with Carson! That sounds better than some random running guide!

I do my strength training at home barefoot. If it ever works into my running schedule to do a formal lifting program, I'd probably use a minimalist shoe for that, though not the 5 fingers because they do look weird to me. I am not a hipster, but I'm all about the neon for running. I feel that neon is keeping me from…

Head cold, yes. Chest cold, not even if you gave me $1, 000. I went running as I was getting over a chest cold (cough, chest congestion and I had a fever the first day or so). I went because my fever was gone and I started feeling a little better. Ended up with pneumonia. Missed 4 weeks of training in the 12 week cycle…

You totally need to do it! I'm doing it! It's going to be fun! Soup, chocolate and beer! If you like those things, which I do. So I do a sports tank, tight fitting long sleeve tee and a micro fleece, hat, gloves and running tights. Generally if my chest is completely covered and my lungs are warm I don't need to cover my…

Carson, this makes sense to me, but what about for slow runners? My 20 mile training runs will be around 3.5 hours, probably even closer to the 4 hour mark. . Seems like a long time to run without fuel. Would only taking in a little help? with plans for a more aggressive fueling strategy for the race?

I think you need to go outside for a run at a slow pace, you should be going slow enough that you can have a conversation. If I'm runn8ng faster than I think I should, I sing along with my music. It helps. Make sure you do your run outside, go out and run at this slow pace and see how far you get. My guess is it's more…

20 miles a week is my sweet spot for being able to eat moderately and lose weight while training. Under 20 and moderate eating, my weight stays the same. Now I'm runinng 30-35 a week and I'm hungry all the time and clearly over eating, so I'm gaining. I'm trying to reign this in but finding it very difficult. I know I'm…

I don't believe in cars, so I rely on public transportation and my feet to get around. Bare minimum, I walk 3 miles each day just to do what I need. Weekends it can be closer to 10. I have my setting at lightly active and don't log any of my transportation. However, if I run all the way to work or home (5 miles) I log that…

So I've picked out my plan for marathon training going for 3 20s and no 22s. However, for hm training, I go to 16. So only adding 4 miles for a full seems like not enough. Like 22 would be better. I started going to 16 for halfs because I feel like I could run 13.1 miles on any given day now. But the mental strain of race…

It's great when we surprise ourselves! Great work! Check out McMillan like Jen said and see what it says for training paces and projected marathon times. I think the rule of thumb is to add 15 mins for your first full. I keep these numbers in mind when I do my long runs. I do prefer to take a pretty organic approach to…

My 5th half coming up in Feb has pace groups! This could be good for me since headphones are banned for that one, so chattering incessantly to strangers would totally help me (maybe not the strangers however). I will talk to the pacers to see what the plan is. I am a little concerned that this may be a poor strategy for me…

I wish! None of my halfs have had pacers. And for the record, I am the girl that would talk your ear off. Even to strangers. "Hey did you see those ducks? How about those spiderwebs? That guy over there is super fast," etc.

My easy weekday runs are always 3-5 miles at an easy pace. I haven't figured out how to run more than 5 during the week with my schedule.