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Is it the Coldwater Rumble at Estrella Mountain? If so, my tip is to practice on the course if possible. Good luck either way & have fun!

I don't see myself ever not running. If I don't want to, I won't. If I'm injured, I won't. But so far, I've been pretty consistent & I'm going into my 5th year of running.

Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!

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My main reason for having a strava account is to follow "elite" trail runners. I like to know what sort of mileage they are doing, what elevation, incline, etc. I think it's amazing they let us into their training. I have endomondo which I've had for a couple years to compare my own stats and friends stats with. I also…

I've had two bouts of shin splints in my four years running. It's the only pain that's ever made me take time off & drastically reduced my pace & mileage. The pain was as you said, there on the inside bone. Took about 6 weeks for it to fully go away. I only stopped running fully for a week. I wore compression socks 24/7. I…

New Orleans RnR has been my favorite so far. The first half is a bit crowded & the streets are cracked and nasty. But the second half along Lake Pontchartrain was amazing. Plus, if we're talking about vacation, it's New Orleans!! I suspect NYC this November will be my most favorite though

Thank you to everyone for your advice! I bought a gel metatarsal pad that fits on the toe pad. I've worn it for 3 runs now & I'm very happy with no issues. It's amazing. It causes other sensations, but no pain! I think it's similar to the "shim" someone else was suggesting.

LOL. I went with the pink DIVA singlet. Not because I'm a diva, not by a long shot. It was closer to purple, my favorite color. I've gotta say, it's the softest material ever. And I love crazy looking cats! I'll eventually get the classic orange as well too, but they are pricey.

In a trail race, everyone says good job or some form of encouragement when passing. In a road race, I always think it's funny when people say, "looking strong" when you know you're slogging along at a snails pace at the end of a marathon. But by and large, I think people are just being encouraging. And I appreciate it.

I try to remind myself there's and ebb & flow to my emotions during any run or race. During a low or dark time, I remind myself it will go away soon. I try to breathe deep and relax.

I'm 5'7". My marathon PR is 3:41, I was 148. My worst was 4:45 at 162. Half PR is 1:43 at 148 lbs, worst is 1:59 at 165 So, yeah, for me weight plays a definite role in slowing me down.

Just in the last month, I've been able to run 4 separate sub 7 min miles. That's a personal victory for me.

My closest 2 are 13 days apart, both in the 4:30 range. MM #8931

I'm currently training for my first 6 hr race. LOL. The options were 6, 12, 24 hrs or 100 miler in 30 hrs or less. I'll be happy with 50k. This race is on a 5k trail loop. Lots of ups & downs, but only 220 ft gain. My intention is to do the 24 hr at Across the Years here in Glendale AZ over New Years 2015. There's many…

I'm not trying to nit pick you in any way. I think your goal & reasoning is so admirable. But you said you think you'll be able to run/walk this marathon in 4-6 hours. Yet you said it takes you one hour to run a 5k. That's 3.1 miles in one hour. If you do the math, I think you'll find that you're more apt to finish this…

I have 2 in rotation, but 5 pair in all. I like to have the same model waiting & being broken in with walking before I run. Saucony Cohesion for road Excursion TR7 for trail.

I have a 13.1 and 26.2 sticker on my car. I also have a sub 4 sticker from provensport.com for the 3 marathons I've run sub 4 hours. I had to prove I ran it in order for them to give it to me. I thought that was cool. I also have one that says Half Marathon Mom because the half is my favorite fun distance. Like Zakela, I…

I have a small 18 lb beagle mix. He's up to 6 miles on the trail. I force him to stick with 10-12 min/mi. Otherwise, he'll burn himself out going too fast. We walk at least 3 miles at a time, twice a week. He also walks with my husband. I do not run with him on the roads. He's about 2 years old. He's in better shape than…

I just ordered the Nathan women's Vapor Shape from amazon. It was about $120. I haven't gotten it yet, so I can't really give an opinion. But I bought it on the recommendation of another female ultra trail runner. The straps cut in to fit the shape of a woman.

Yes, it would bother me to have .01 off. If it were .50 or less, I think I MIGHT be ok. LOL

My work is exactly 15.41 miles one way. I know this because I have ran there numerous times. But not before a shift, pretty sweaty. I just like running across town, then my husband picks me up or a co worker drives me home. So, no, it's not realistic for me to do this as an alternative to driving to work. But it is fun

Go all the way

I live in AZ. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've ran in the rain. And it's only been in the last 3 months. I joined a gym 4 years ago to escape rain. I'm of the mentality now that I should embrace it because I never know what the weather will be on race day. A hat is necessary for me to run in the rain, to…

sounds like a good idea to me

Excellent recap! Congrats on your half! You did awesome

I carry my own water only because I haven't mastered the art of drinking out of a small cup while on the run. If you're someone that takes walk breaks, you can use the water stations as a walk break. In that case, I wouldn't carry any water. As far as fuel, use whatever you have been training with. Do not try anything new…

Two weeks is too soon. I completely understand wanting to prove to your other half that you can do it. And you can. But wouldn't it be so much better if you were prepared? I would personally wait for another ultra. It is sad that you're gonna miss out on this one, but surely there's others you could properly train for.…

I roll my calves as best I can. I also use a golf ball on my heel and arch.

I totally agree with Silly. I call it "rag power." I've actually looked it up on the internet & there's some science behind it. We are slower the week or even 2 before. But then get a burst of energy, hormones, when we finally do have our period. I always wear a tampon during a run or race. I hope it all works in your…