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Hello everyone! Please feel free to add me as well. Would love more active, running friends. :)

This is all very interesting. Loving this discussion!

That's a very good point! I do race quite often. Thanks for the advice.

I've done 3 marathons and 1 ultramarathon. And I think those are all great suggestions. Thank you!! :)

I think you missed the point, which is I'm looking for ways to improve my marathon pace. I never said "Marathons bore me." I said sometimes I walk out of boredom - the repetitive flat terrain and movement can sometimes get mundane, which I know is not helping my overall pace. I would be shocked if the average marathon…

It's not always possible for me to make it to the trails. Also, I don't always find it boring. Just after pounding the flat pavement for hours I find it gets mundane.

Congrats on your PR! Let us know how it turns out.

Averaging about 40 mpw, with an easier week once every three or so weeks. I think a longer mid-week run is a great idea. This last training cycle, I was really never going more than 8 mi mid-week but picking up the slack with back-to-back weekend runs. I think I could definitely stand to add a few miles there. And thank…

@teacton11 I believe you are correct to an extent. Also, I'm sure with more trail miles the occasional road race will get easier and faster.

With what you're saying I'm not too far off track. I've been at about 40 mpw for the last three months (I do scale it back for a week every third week or so). I would love to keep building my base and get to 50 mpw. Good to know I'm on the right track. Thanks Scott!

Also no experience with RnR SD, but last fall I ran the Chicago marathon. Took awhile for me to get past the start line, but I prepared myself for that going into it. During that time, I really just did my best to relax and stay calm - chat with someone, take some photos, visualize yourself crossing the finish line!…

You completed the distance DNF or not. That is so totally amazing!!! Way to go and congrats!

Oooo, geese are so terrifying. A few months ago, I was on an out-and-back trail run with my dog. On the way out, we were narrowly attacked by a dog, who had jumped over a fence. The whole rest of the run I was super worried about what we would do on the way back. About half a mile from the house where the dog lived, I…

Awesome!! Keep up the great work. :smile:

You look fantastic. Nice work!

Yes, don't overthink it. I found during my first trail half that the majority of runners walked fast up hills. Start slow and work on gaining confidence just navigating the terrain!

Nice to meet you all! Thanks for the add! I realized I misspoke in my first post. I've actually done 3 half marathons. One was a trail marathon, and it took me just under 3 hrs. Can't forget that one! Trails are my favorite place to run but I don't always have enough time. Next race is another half on Feb. 8th. Hoping we…

1,105 in 2014. Would like to aim for about 1500 in 2015, but really I'm more focused on increasing my base, speed, and completing my first 50K!

The rest of my training has been going pretty good. To be honest, I never set out to run more than 40 mpw at peak. However, I know this base isn't ideal. My goal really is to just finish. I don't have any expectations for time other than sub 6 hours or I get a DNF. Really, when I quit today it was 90% mental, 10% it band…

Thank you for being a fabulous representative of the huge benefits of losing weight and getting fit the healthy way. You look fabulous, and should feel very proud of everything you've achieved! Congrats!

I had the same probably early on during my marathon training, and my foam roller saved the day!