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elkid
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 Posted: 09/21/03 - 19:24 Post subject: Marathoner Check-in
I know a bunch of us are planning fall marathons, so I was wondering...
How many have you run thus far?
When and where is The Big Day?
Overall, how's your training going?
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills:
Tempowork:
Speedwork:
Long runs:
Consistency:
Pace/practice racing:
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.):
Any tips for us first timers?
Final comments/surprising observations?
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copteacher
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 19:34 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far?
5
When and where is The Big Day?
two years from now (NYC likely)
Overall, how's your training going?
regular okay.
As far as any real distance not at all. Today I learned I definitely need more distance.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 6
Tempowork: 8
Speedwork: 8
Long runs: 1
Consistency: 10
Pace/practice racing: 0
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 0
Any tips for us first timers?
do not focus on the distance. Focus on finishing. It is a wonderful experience. And it does hurt the next day.
Final comments/surprising observations?
keep up the good work. Running is about running.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 19:44 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far? 1
When and where is The Big Day? next one is December 14
Overall, how's your training going? Pretty Good. 3 weeks into ti
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 1
Tempowork: 1
Speedwork:2
Long runs: 7
Consistency: 6
Pace/practice racing: 5
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 3
Any tips for us first timers?
Look to finish, don't look at hitting a time!
Final comments/surprising observations? Remember to get those long runs in. THey are KEY!
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elkid
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 21:05 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far? Nada
When and where is The Big Day? Phily, 11/23
Overall, how's your training going? can't complain; going better than expected
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 5
Tempowork: 3
Speedwork: 3 - HATE IT
Long runs: 8
Consistency: 10
Pace/practice racing: 8
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 7
Final comments/surprising observations? Honestly, I find the long runs the best part of my week. Even if they take me forever. I'm ahead of schedule and glad.
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 21:38 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
| elkid wrote: | I know a bunch of us are planning fall marathons, so I was wondering...
How many have you run thus far? 3
When and where is The Big Day? '04
Overall, how's your training going? Fabulous now.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 10
Tempowork:3
Speedwork:6
Long runs:8
Consistency:5
Pace/practice racing:2
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.):8
Any tips for us first timers?
Final comments/surprising observations? |
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monk25
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 23:04 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far? 2
When and where is The Big Day? (days!) 11/2 NYC 11/15 Richmond ( a glutton for punishment I am)
Overall, how's your training going? pretty good, but it could be better. Need to do a little more speed work and a few more 20+ runs before I will feel ready.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 3
Tempowork: 5
Speedwork: 2 (I have been a whuss, must remedy)
Long runs: 9
Consistency: 7
Pace/practice racing: 7
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 0.0
Any tips for us first timers? Be sure to get at least one run of around 20 miles. Hydrate-hydrate-hydrate! Bring Carbs! Gels, candy, whatever. Have a game plan for the finish, i.e know where your ride is going to be, have warm clothes... (my nyc marathon was a nightmare because I did not follow that one)
Final comments/surprising observations? I keep wondering why I do this to myself. I wonder what I will ask after Richmond (probabaly, when's the next Ultra..)
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kattzoo
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Posted: 09/21/03 - 23:48 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
| elkid wrote: | I know a bunch of us are planning fall marathons, so I was wondering...
How many have you run thus far? Zero, this will be the first
When and where is The Big Day? 12/14/03, White Rock - Dallas.
Overall, how's your training going? Good!
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 5
Tempowork: 7
Speedwork: 5 (I'm with Elkid...hate it)
Long runs: 9
Consistency: 10
Pace/practice racing: 5
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 7
Any tips for us first timers? n/a
Final comments/surprising observations? |
So far, so good. I'm looking at this as a two part process...completing the training will be a major accomplishment in itself, then there's the marathon.
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Posted: 09/22/03 - 10:08 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
| elkid wrote: | I know a bunch of us are planning fall marathons, so I was wondering...
How many have you run thus far?
1 last December. Made multiple first timer mistakes and hope to do better this time.
When and where is The Big Day?
Marine Corps Marathon on October 26, 2003!!
Overall, how's your training going?
Pretty good I think. I cramped badly in my first marathon, so I increased the number of my long runs for this attempt in the hope that more endurence will help.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 7
Tempowork: 8
Speedwork: 9
Long runs: 10
Consistency: 9
Pace/practice racing: 8
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 1 ( unless eating counts as supplementary stuff)
Any tips for us first timers?
DO NOT GO OUT TOO FAST. I knew this for my first, and still went out too fast.
Final comments/surprising observations? |
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 09/22/03 - 14:38 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
| elkid wrote: | I know a bunch of us are planning fall marathons, so I was wondering...
How many have you run thus far? 9
When and where is The Big Day? Sept 28 about 1.5 miles away
Overall, how's your training going? 7
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 1. Hills consist of running over a bridge here.
Tempowork: 8
Speedwork:6
Long runs:5
Consistency: 9
Pace/practice racing: 8
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.):2---mental attitude is not "on" and I'm either sufferering from allergies big time or I caught a cold 
Any tips for us first timers? Your first 10 miles should feel like you are going too slow.
Final comments/surprising observations? |
hmmmmmmm....did I mention something about going slow in the beginning??
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pokychick
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Posted: 09/22/03 - 17:01 Post subject:
How many have you run thus far? 0
When and where is The Big Day? Oct 12 Chicago
Overall, how's your training going? good
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills:
Tempowork: I haven't really done any tempo/speedwork except to run
Speedwork: several races this summer.
Long runs: 8
Consistency: 8
Pace/practice racing: 7
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 2
Any tips for us first timers? n/a
Final comments/surprising observations no matter what the outcome of
my marathon I am proud of all the miles I ran during training.
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flarunner
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Posted: 09/22/03 - 21:09 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far?15
When and where is The Big Day?Up north in November.
Overall, how's your training going?Hot, but good.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills:8
Tempowork:8
Speedwork:7
Long runs:9
Consistency:10
Pace/practice racing:8
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.):8
Any tips for us first timers?
Move your arms, your legs will follow, and your mind will get you there.
Final comments/surprising observations?Can't wait for the next one.
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savvysmommy
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Posted: 09/26/03 - 22:26 Post subject:
how many: 2
the big day: Jan 11th, 2004 RNR Arizona
training is going great so far
Hills: 9
tempo: 9
speed work: 8
long runs: 8
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pbello
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Posted: 09/27/03 - 12:53 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
| elkid wrote: |
How many have you run thus far? 0...this is my first
When and where is The Big Day? NYC 11/2
Overall, how's your training going? pretty good...some minor injuries set me back last month.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 7
Tempowork: 7
Speedwork: 5
Long runs: 8
Consistency: 7
Pace/practice racing: 8
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): eek...3
Any tips for us first timers? as a first-timer, i've had a lot of encouragement from veterans, but also surprisingly a lot of negative comments from people who have run a marathon before. I try not to listen to too much now...good or bad. Don't get me wrong...advice and encouragement is great; but over these last few weeks, I'm going to concentrate more on how I'm feeling & let the big day happen without too much thought on what I should be doing during the race. I have confidence that my months of hard work will result in a performance I'll be proud of--no matter what happens.
Final comments/surprising observations? I love running!!!!! |
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copteacher
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Posted: 09/28/03 - 07:30 Post subject: Good luck runaround sue
You may not get this in time
Good luck on your marathon
John would like some plugs for RF if you happen to get interviewed.
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Posted: 09/28/03 - 14:42 Post subject: Re: Marathoner Check-in
How many have you run thus far?
I think 6 marathons (maybe a few more), 5 ultras
When and where is The Big Day?
Oct. 12 - Chicago
Dec. 6 - Bloomington, IN (all trail)
Jan. 11 - Phoenix, AZ
Overall, how's your training going?
Ok. I'm not worried about Chicago, but I really need to step up my training for Bloomington and Phoenix.
How would you rate the quality of your training? Scale of 1-10, 1 being what? and 10 being w00t!:
Hills: 3
Tempowork: 2
Speedwork: 3
Long runs: 6
Consistency: 6
Pace/practice racing: 3
Supplementary stuff (weights, etc.): 5
Any tips for us first timers?
Take the first mile or two easy so that you don't go out too fast. I like to walk the water stops (gives you a quick recovery, but it only works if you start early). Just run with what feels good. If you meet a goal time, that is icing on the cake. The main goal is to finish. Most importantly, have fun!
Final comments/surprising observations?
Be ready for cravings. You may finish and want a Big Mac or may want a salad. Every person is different. Myself, I like to have a juicy cheeseburger about an hour after the run and will also eat sour gummy worms on the drive home.
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