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Interesting discussion going on regarding breaks. I ran a 1/2 earlier this year....set a PR. Afterwards, I honestly didn't feel like running....so I didn't. I took about 2 full months off (maybe even 3 months), literally, no running. Nothing physical, just not motivated. So I signed up for...

Hey guys! Haven't posted in a while but I've been trying to keep abreast on what's happening in here. I just remembered a kind of a funny story from the 10K I ran a while ago: Woke up race morning and put on my running gear. As I walk outside I realize that it's kinda chilly. In the car I...

Headband...and I make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen to avoid the white stripe.

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've been in here. My update:I did the same event as Gruecd....and had a similar experience. Humid, too much beer the previous 2 nights. I too was good through the first 5K (21:34), but struggled around mile 4.5. Finished in 45:58. Still a PR by almost...

Dang, I was hoping my name wouldn't come up. I'd love to do it but here's my weak excuse. When I started running last year my girlfriend suggested we do a destination run. I was all cocky and said something to the effect of, "If I'm going on vacation, it's NOT going to be for some race." I...

The Fall 50 looks like a lot of fun. Besides Gru, I know another person that ran it....he had a blast. This year won't work for me as I have other plans already.

Did you run too?

Great day today! My goal was actually to average 7:30. So I missed by a bit. However, I HAD to take a bathroom break at around mile 10 or 11...so that added to my time. I was holding it since mile 4 and I even went just before the gun fired. I've never had to take a pee break (either in...

I'm running in the same event as Gru...only I will be doing the 1/2. I'm hoping for an average pace of 7:30/mile, so I looked on the website for that pace group. Their fastest pacer is pacing 7:38/mile. On one hand I'm bummed that there won't be a pacer for me....on the other hand that means...

Accelerade for me too! Someone here advised it...I tried it...and have used it ever since. Bonktown.com will have deals every once in a while. The taste is less than desirable, but I don't drink it for the taste.

10.5 miles yesterday at 8:15 pace. Nice comfortable long run. I'll be coasting for the rest of the week in preparation of my 1/2 on Sunday. 5 miles tomorrow (with a few strides) and 5-6 on Thursday. Forecast looks good....around 50 degrees, 20% chance of precip, winds at 10mph. Oh, almost...

Yesterday's plan: Race simulation....12 total miles....first 6 miles at 8:30 pace, last 6 miles at 7:50. Yesterday's reality: First mile 8:00 exactly...whoa, better slow up. Second mile was 8:03...way too fast for this run. I continued to run at what I thought was a comfortable pace...

PMB: Like others have said....Great Job! Last year I ran 5 miles in a downpour and that was painful...I couldn't imagine doing more than 5x that amount.

Ok. I wasn't sure if pacers were considered participants (ie: get bib numbers and included in the # of registered racers). Like BassNBrew says, drop a 2:59:59!!!

That sucks! Too bad the full and half are sold out.

My responses are based on my limited experience (about one year). Good luck and have fun!!!

Try your local running store. They will help you pick out a good shoe for your foot and stride. The shoe will probably cost around $100. Considering the advice you should get at the store the price of the shoe is well worth it. Runner's World online is also a good resource. They have...

Good luck PM!!! Sounds like you are starting to formulate a great strategy! :thumbdown: Just got done with some speedwork (on the treadmill). 5 x 1000 @ 6:31 pace. 400 recoveries. 6 total miles including the warm-up and cool-down.

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We don't like excuses around these parts (kidding). Having said that, those are pretty impressive excuses! I wouldn't be bummed at all. Are you planning on any doing any other races in the area?