sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah, I don't ever comment on the watt stuff...no clue whats good or bad when those bike guys are talking wattage.
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Ran a 10k in June (4 Viewers)
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Ned
Footballguy
It all depends on your base mileage at the time of the first one. If you've got a good amount of running under your belt, I don't think it'd be a big deal at all. I went from zero running to running a HM in about 6 months and it took me a good week to recover from the race. Unless you go into it unprepared, I see no reason why you couldn't do 2 in 5 weeks.
jb1020
Footballguy
I'm not new at running, but I'm new at taking it seriously I guess. So all suggestions are welcome.The basic gist of what I do on a weekly basis is 4 runs a week. 2 steady tempo runs of 3-5 miles. 1 day I focus on hill running, its a hill thats .25 miles so I try and do it at least 5 times. Then on the weekend I do a longer run of 5-8 miles.
All but my long runs are done pushing a 30 lb kid in a stroller. I can shave a solid 20 seconds off my pace on my longer runs.
Ned
Footballguy
That's a pretty good start. You should definitely up the volume in preparation for the HM, but it shouldn't be a total shock since you're already running consistently. I used the http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm and really liked it.
gruecd
Footballguy
No problem at all with 2 half marathons in 5 weeks. You'll be fine.In other news, I did a 5-miler this morning that was easily the hardest "recovery" run that I've ever done. I was less than 10 hours removed from the second of back-to-back hard efforts, and it was near-impossible to breathe with 94% humidity and temps in the 70s. I was light-headed and slightly nauseated afterwards. I felt like death.
I weighed 207 yesterday morning, and after last night's 11-miler and this morning's 5-miler, I weighed 200. This despite the fact that I drank 60 oz on last night's run and 20 oz this morning. Ummm, dehydration much??
tri-man 47
Footballguy
2 HMs in 5 weeks? Not an issue at all ...'race your way into shape,' as they say.Darrin - those accelerations seem fine. I can't quickly convert mph to mile pace, but I trust the speeds are good for you. Can you also elevate the TM to simulate hills?
RCornsilk - Last week a doctor sitting near me on a plane spoke strongly against all those energy drinks. Besides, you're exercising ...that's your energy boost!!! Let me mention, too (as I did before), that you can use that hill to great advantage. Balls of your feet - spring your way up.
gruecd
Footballguy
The_Man
Footballguy
Sounds like you are locked in a death embrace with the 12/70, combined with 100 degree heat. Don't overdo it. Sometimes a little undertraining can be better than a little over. I remember right around this time last year that we were discussing some new study that showed if you train in high heat, you definitely reap additional advantages when you then race in cooler weather.
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, the foam roller and I will definitely be getting hot and heavy tonight.
Seriously, be prepared for a love/hate relationship with it. Much like a good deep-tissue massage, it hurts like a ##### when you're doing it, but it feels soooooo much better afterwards.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Wow...yeah, I have never enjoyed running on that quick of a turn around.The times I have run on Saturday nights...even my cross training on the bike the next morning suck. Id hate to see what running would feel like after that and with that humidity.
Supposed to get any better up there anytime soon?
sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah, the foam roller and I will definitely be getting hot and heavy tonight.
I cuss that thing out while working the calves...but love it when Im done.Always love the foam roller then right to the compression sleeves to get the lower legs feeling good again.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ok...following Higdon's novice plan...though, I have modified it and added in some speedwork/intervals/tempo runs.
I typically add in one of those on Monday night's run.
But Im looking for ideas on good things to do during Wednesday's runs. Rather than just a steady state run.
Its typically a 3.5 to 4 miler right now...builds up a bit later for those that are familiar.
Any ideas on something to mix it up from time to time? I have done it at 5k pace a few times.
Tonight will probably be an easier run as I don't want to go too hard tonight before the 5k Im running this weekend. (I don't recover from the harder runs as quick as some of you).
I typically add in one of those on Monday night's run.
But Im looking for ideas on good things to do during Wednesday's runs. Rather than just a steady state run.
Its typically a 3.5 to 4 miler right now...builds up a bit later for those that are familiar.
Any ideas on something to mix it up from time to time? I have done it at 5k pace a few times.
Tonight will probably be an easier run as I don't want to go too hard tonight before the 5k Im running this weekend. (I don't recover from the harder runs as quick as some of you).
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, kinda. Pretty nasty through Friday, but then becoming more seasonal with highs in the lower 80s and overnight lows in the 50s and 60s.Forecast for Monday looks perfect with sunny skies and a high of 73.
Ned
Footballguy
I'd be careful stacking too many speed type workouts together. If you're doing one on Monday, I'd be conservative with doing another on Wednesday. Not to say you shouldn't ever do it, I'd just be careful doing 2x speedwork every week.My favorite speed work is Fartlek. There's many different ways you can do them, but for me I like to do a 6-8 mile run where I start at recovery speed, then pick it up to HM pace for a mile or so, then to 10K, then 5K. Then take it back down in reverse creating a ladder type of workout (brings me back my sprinter days). I firmly believe in the sustained speed workouts (tempo or fartlek) for the HM type races. Intervals have their place, but I think they're more useful for the shorter 10K/5K races.
mr. furley
Footballguy
you're a brave guy. and apparently well conditioned. that heat was soul sapping.
gruecd
Footballguy
Brave or stupid. Sometimes I wonder.
Unless you're training for a 400m - 800m race I don't see what you're accomplishing here. If you're training to improve 5k speed, your shortest regular interval should be 400m with 800m being much more common. If you're training for 10k to 1/2 mary distances, then you should be looking at 1 mile intervals.Not trying to be critical here, but this looks like you're good hard as possible until you blow up and then are shutting it down. I would suggest slowing down the pace and then suffering longer just below threshold. A hr monitor would be a huge help. Your goal would be to improve your endurance at or just below threshold.
200 v. 207 should have given you some free speed.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
8.2 mph is ~7:20 m/m. The treadmill does elevate, but since I have not completely lost my mind... yet, I do not do that.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
To be honest I am just doing these to break up a 4 mile run on a treadmill, and to try and lose a little extra weight. Next month I should be up to 5 milers during the week and I do plan to have longer speed runs, probably a half mile to begin with and work up to mile splits. HR monitors don't work on me, I own several and tried them all. I do check the HR on the treadmill handles until it stops working, usually mid run. Right after my first fast set yesterday the HR was at 149. I do not know why HR monitors fail to work when I run. I do have two theories. Theory 1My sweat somehow makes them malfunction.Theory 2My chest is not flat. Because I weighed so much before I have some skin folds and a little mammary overhang
. I think it causes the contacts to lose their connection with my body.
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Sand
Footballguy
A watt is just that, a watt. It is just a measure of power output - force x time. Given the myriad of things that can affect speed on a bike (terrain, road conditions, temperature, alititude, wind, etc.) wattage is the best measure of what a cyclist can put out.The best in the world (Contador, Evans. etc), can hold ~6W/kg of body weight for an hour or so. For the bigger guys (Cancellara) this means about 420W of power. Most normal humans are nowhere near that. You can look at the triathlons out there (flat ones, anyway) and get an idea of what people can generally put out in the general population. 160W will get you to about 20mph, 250W to 25mph, and 400ish to get to 30mph. I'm a shade better than half of what the pros can do. And got my ### handed to me yesterday trying to follow some roadies on my circuit ride. Cycling is very, very humbling at times.
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gruecd
Footballguy
Wow, that really helps put it in perspective.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
9 weeks into my program and I'm already working on a re-occurring problem for me. Blisters.
Got one on the arch of my foot right now that's pretty painful.
What are we doing with blisters these days, both as a preventative and healing measure?
My mother and brother are both marathoners and swear by putting vaseline on the trouble spots before a run. I feel like that would make things a bit weird feeling down there. Anything?
Got one on the arch of my foot right now that's pretty painful.
What are we doing with blisters these days, both as a preventative and healing measure?
My mother and brother are both marathoners and swear by putting vaseline on the trouble spots before a run. I feel like that would make things a bit weird feeling down there. Anything?
gruecd
Footballguy
First things first. What kind of socks are you wearing? Hopefully not cotton.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Ugh - yup.I've only been running very casually for the past 2 months, so I haven't looked into a lot of this stuff until coming here and deciding to get serious
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Half-marathons are not that big a deal. Five weeks in between would be plenty of time to recover from the first, so you should have no problem doing them both at peak performance.
a) Lose the cotton. Buy some decent running socks.b) I've never had problems with blisters, but many people advocate Bodyglide for them. You can also try moleskin. Experiment a little; if Bodyglide, for instance, feels uncomfortable for one run, oh well.
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gruecd
Footballguy
OK, in terms of blister prevention, the first thing you want to do is get yourself some synthetic, moisture-wicking, non-cotton socks. Your feet get very hot and perspire while you run. Cotton will trap that moisture leading to blisters. The synthetic socks will help to evaporate the sweat and leave your feet dryer. You are going to spend anywhere from $5 – $10 per pair. I wear Balega Hidden Comfort socks exclusively.Hope that helps.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Good stuff - helps very much. On my way to the sporting goods store shortly. Appreciate you reaching out with an assist here. I've always had blister issues and it never occurred to me that there's a special type of socks I should be wearing. This is big...I hope it helps.I plan to get fitted for running shoes in the near future as I have an extremely flat foot. I have almost no arch and have dealt with plantar fascitis (sp?) just a year ago when I was doing an aerobic program, and I'm deathly scared of that creeping up again because it makes it very painful to run
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Mookie
Footballguy
Thanks for the advice and kudos. No Garmin for race. Here's a link for race course:Backcountry Run
And one more note to add, this thread is an incredible resource! Thanks to all for sharing their views and I will try to add my two cents when I can.
Mookie
Footballguy
Using Vaseline, A & D, or just about any slimy ointment should help too.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
One stretching exercise I picked up somewhere recently is to stand on one foot (it's OK to brace yourself), and 'scrunch up' the foot ...try to press all the toes and the heel into the ground.
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Gruecd - if you are going to do this right, you really need to market this to ESPN....have a special. Then announce, "I'm taking my talents to Runner's World Forum." All the FBG's will burn the Gruecd sneakers we bought. We'll complain to the local news, "Greucd used to be one of us. Now he's deserting us."
Eventually, Joe Bryant will have a press release that reads "I'll break 3 hours in a marathon before Gruecd ever will. I guarantee it!"
In all seriousness, I echo the others, if you aren't getting what you need from the forum, I totally understand. Just realize you are a big reason why I had a good marathon experience with Marathon #1 and I'm starting to ramp up for Marathon #2 in Baltimore. I only ask that you try to post your race reports when you can in here. It always helps to read how others deal with the good, bad and ugly of racing. Both physically and emotionally.
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Been away for a bit.
BNB - Great race reports. Great job!
Mrip541 - Yoga has worked for me although I always feel like, um, feminine doing it. But it works!
tri-man47 - Nice race! Why is it the races I run the people in the way are the elderly women walking 4 across? You at least get hookers!
Gruecd - you are just a beast. Really insane. Have you gotten into running trail races? If so, do you adjust your training at all except obviously running on trails and adjusting pace depending on how trail-like the course is? Also, why don't you run early in the AM to avoid the heat (I know some days you have doubles)?
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MY UPDATE --
I broke up with my Asics and have start dating Saucony's. LOVE THEM!
I was struggling for a couple weeks to get my runs in. Finally snapped back into it and banged out the following:
Sunday -- 5 miles at 8:45/mile
Monday -- 8 miles at 8:30/mile
Tuesday -- 3 miles at 9:50/mile (recovery run plus really freaking hot)
Wednesday -- 10 miles at 8:37/mile
BNB - Great race reports. Great job!
Mrip541 - Yoga has worked for me although I always feel like, um, feminine doing it. But it works!
tri-man47 - Nice race! Why is it the races I run the people in the way are the elderly women walking 4 across? You at least get hookers!
Gruecd - you are just a beast. Really insane. Have you gotten into running trail races? If so, do you adjust your training at all except obviously running on trails and adjusting pace depending on how trail-like the course is? Also, why don't you run early in the AM to avoid the heat (I know some days you have doubles)?
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MY UPDATE --
I broke up with my Asics and have start dating Saucony's. LOVE THEM!
I was struggling for a couple weeks to get my runs in. Finally snapped back into it and banged out the following:
Sunday -- 5 miles at 8:45/mile
Monday -- 8 miles at 8:30/mile
Tuesday -- 3 miles at 9:50/mile (recovery run plus really freaking hot)
Wednesday -- 10 miles at 8:37/mile
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prosopis
Arizona Chupacabra
Grue turned me on to running shorts about a year ago. It was like a new world was opened to me. If you are not wearing them then start. It will change your world.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
I opted for a cheaper pair of socks since I could get 2 pairs for 12 dollars as opposed to the Runners World recommended set for 15 dollars and I am on a bit of a budget these days. I also live in the city so I use a laundromat, I need volume here to last me a week.
These are 38% Nylon, 33% Comfortrel Polyster, 24% Tactrel Nylon, 5% Lycra Spandex
Will give this a shot. They are Asics brand and specifically designed for runners supposedly. Still hoping this blister on my arch doesn't flare up.
Is anyone on dailymile.com ? My mother and brother use it to meet fellow marathoners in their area.
These are 38% Nylon, 33% Comfortrel Polyster, 24% Tactrel Nylon, 5% Lycra Spandex
Will give this a shot. They are Asics brand and specifically designed for runners supposedly. Still hoping this blister on my arch doesn't flare up.
Is anyone on dailymile.com ? My mother and brother use it to meet fellow marathoners in their area.
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Ned
Footballguy
On the schedule today was a 9mi GA run. Today's the one day that my wife works and I realized late last night that I'd have to finish my run this morning by 6:15 so she could head out. Ouch. OK. "How bad do I want it?", I thought. I told my wife I was getting up at 4 to run and she said "are you insane?!". Aside from maybe hunting, I don't think I've ever dedicated myself this much to a hobby.
grue - thanks for urging me to get the foam roller. I took'er for a whirl last night and it wasn't too bad. My right ITB was pretty tender, obviously. I left the house at 4:45 and couldn't believe how thick the air was. Tons of fog and just muggy as hell (77 degrees, 98% humidity @ 4:45 yeehaw). Someone needs to tell Al Gore to flip the global warming switch off.
The ITB flared up again on the downhills, but it was definitely milder than Tuesday's flare ups. Hoping the daily ice and foam roller therapy will keep it under control. Pacing was dead solid today. I felt like I was on cruise control and could hold it forever. Averaged 9:29 with avg HR 149. Legs feel totally rejuvenated.
grue - thanks for urging me to get the foam roller. I took'er for a whirl last night and it wasn't too bad. My right ITB was pretty tender, obviously. I left the house at 4:45 and couldn't believe how thick the air was. Tons of fog and just muggy as hell (77 degrees, 98% humidity @ 4:45 yeehaw). Someone needs to tell Al Gore to flip the global warming switch off.
The ITB flared up again on the downhills, but it was definitely milder than Tuesday's flare ups. Hoping the daily ice and foam roller therapy will keep it under control. Pacing was dead solid today. I felt like I was on cruise control and could hold it forever. Averaged 9:29 with avg HR 149. Legs feel totally rejuvenated.
jb1020
Footballguy
I have to pick up your morning work effort. I'm in the same situation, wife has to leave the house at 6:00. By the time I get off work its devastatingly hot...really too hot to accomplish anything.On the schedule today was a 9mi GA run. Today's the one day that my wife works and I realized late last night that I'd have to finish my run this morning by 6:15 so she could head out. Ouch. OK. "How bad do I want it?", I thought. I told my wife I was getting up at 4 to run and she said "are you insane?!". Aside from maybe hunting, I don't think I've ever dedicated myself this much to a hobby.grue - thanks for urging me to get the foam roller. I took'er for a whirl last night and it wasn't too bad. My right ITB was pretty tender, obviously. I left the house at 4:45 and couldn't believe how thick the air was. Tons of fog and just muggy as hell (77 degrees, 98% humidity @ 4:45 yeehaw). Someone needs to tell Al Gore to flip the global warming switch off. The ITB flared up again on the downhills, but it was definitely milder than Tuesday's flare ups. Hoping the daily ice and foam roller therapy will keep it under control. Pacing was dead solid today. I felt like I was on cruise control and could hold it forever. Averaged 9:29 with avg HR 149. Legs feel totally rejuvenated.
sho nuff
Footballguy
I have not tried Wal-Mart's stuff...but the C9 stuff from target has worked well...they also have a line of things that is supposedly made by gold toe for socks. But the performance boxers are great. The one pack ones that feel kind of silky are fantastic...especially for a guy like me with bigger thighs...no need for body glide with these so far.I actually use the regular gold toe running socks...actually not that expensive when you find the 4 pack at DicksSportingGoods.
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Ned
Footballguy
It's a pretty cool feeling being the only one out there in complete darkness. Just make sure you have some sort of reflective gear. My fuel belt is reflective and I slap on a pair of Nathans snap bands on my ankles.I have to pick up your morning work effort. I'm in the same situation, wife has to leave the house at 6:00. By the time I get off work its devastatingly hot...really too hot to accomplish anything.On the schedule today was a 9mi GA run. Today's the one day that my wife works and I realized late last night that I'd have to finish my run this morning by 6:15 so she could head out. Ouch. OK. "How bad do I want it?", I thought. I told my wife I was getting up at 4 to run and she said "are you insane?!". Aside from maybe hunting, I don't think I've ever dedicated myself this much to a hobby.grue - thanks for urging me to get the foam roller. I took'er for a whirl last night and it wasn't too bad. My right ITB was pretty tender, obviously. I left the house at 4:45 and couldn't believe how thick the air was. Tons of fog and just muggy as hell (77 degrees, 98% humidity @ 4:45 yeehaw). Someone needs to tell Al Gore to flip the global warming switch off. The ITB flared up again on the downhills, but it was definitely milder than Tuesday's flare ups. Hoping the daily ice and foam roller therapy will keep it under control. Pacing was dead solid today. I felt like I was on cruise control and could hold it forever. Averaged 9:29 with avg HR 149. Legs feel totally rejuvenated.
Darrinll40
Footballguy
When I was running in the morning a couple of years ago I bought an arm band light. That was not the exact model but it worked the same way. Plus it was fairly comfortable to wear.It's a pretty cool feeling being the only one out there in complete darkness. Just make sure you have some sort of reflective gear. My fuel belt is reflective and I slap on a pair of Nathans snap bands on my ankles.I have to pick up your morning work effort. I'm in the same situation, wife has to leave the house at 6:00. By the time I get off work its devastatingly hot...really too hot to accomplish anything.On the schedule today was a 9mi GA run. Today's the one day that my wife works and I realized late last night that I'd have to finish my run this morning by 6:15 so she could head out. Ouch. OK. "How bad do I want it?", I thought. I told my wife I was getting up at 4 to run and she said "are you insane?!". Aside from maybe hunting, I don't think I've ever dedicated myself this much to a hobby.grue - thanks for urging me to get the foam roller. I took'er for a whirl last night and it wasn't too bad. My right ITB was pretty tender, obviously. I left the house at 4:45 and couldn't believe how thick the air was. Tons of fog and just muggy as hell (77 degrees, 98% humidity @ 4:45 yeehaw). Someone needs to tell Al Gore to flip the global warming switch off. The ITB flared up again on the downhills, but it was definitely milder than Tuesday's flare ups. Hoping the daily ice and foam roller therapy will keep it under control. Pacing was dead solid today. I felt like I was on cruise control and could hold it forever. Averaged 9:29 with avg HR 149. Legs feel totally rejuvenated.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Hey Darrin - check your private messages
sho nuff
Footballguy
I just can't make it up in the mornings.
I did go out last night about 9ish...it was still 87 with a heat index in the lower 90s.
Felt like a warm wet blanket on me within the first half mile.
I do like the running at night and in the dark though.
Have a cheap little reflective vest (the wife freaks out if I don't have at least that much reflectivity).
I did go out last night about 9ish...it was still 87 with a heat index in the lower 90s.
Felt like a warm wet blanket on me within the first half mile.
I do like the running at night and in the dark though.
Have a cheap little reflective vest (the wife freaks out if I don't have at least that much reflectivity).
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ok, being the complete newbie into a half marathon...would I be foolish to hop in a car the next day for a long drive?
My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.
I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).
Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
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My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.
I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).
Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
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Ned
Footballguy
Aside from being stiff? No worries at all.Ok, being the complete newbie into a half marathon...would I be foolish to hop in a car the next day for a long drive?My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
sho nuff
Footballguy
Wow...you really like runningAside from being stiff? No worries at all.Ok, being the complete newbie into a half marathon...would I be foolish to hop in a car the next day for a long drive?
My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.
I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).
Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
Sorry, that one was teed up pretty well.Going to discuss it with the wife tonight.
Good way to rest and ensure I don't do too much the week after would be visiting my family.
Id imagine the steps and Lambeau would be rough the day after though...but a bit of tailgating might help me out there.
Ned
Footballguy
'sho nuff said:Wow...you really like running'Ned said:Aside from being stiff? No worries at all.'sho nuff said:Ok, being the complete newbie into a half marathon...would I be foolish to hop in a car the next day for a long drive?
My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.
I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).
Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
Going to discuss it with the wife tonight.
Good way to rest and ensure I don't do too much the week after would be visiting my family.
Id imagine the steps and Lambeau would be rough the day after though...but a bit of tailgating might help me out there.
You'll be fine. Don't adjust plans in anticipation of being too sore. It's not that bad.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
You should be fine. I've driven home by myself after marathons (3 hrs; 5 hrs), and while not ideal, it's doable. If you get a race medal for competing, you can where it and limp around the rest stops.'sho nuff said:Ok, being the complete newbie into a half marathon...would I be foolish to hop in a car the next day for a long drive?My kid's fall break is the next week and we may take a trip to Wisconsin to see my family and would likely drive.I would assume I would be fine, just want to get out and stretch some (with a 3 year old and a boy who will be 7 by the, we stop enough for food and bathroom breaks that I don't think it would be an issue).Truth be told, Id love to leave not long after the half (which is not going to happen) as there is a Packer game that Sunday
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
The heat just kicked my ### hard.
Got up at 6. Heat index already over 92. Muggiest I can ever remember it. Oh my.
First mile was my best mile yet @ 10:07. After that, I was absolutely forced to walk/run/walk/run. I was drenched and I felt like if I pushed it any harder I would start to get heat exhaustion which I'm prone to.
I did mix it up with some sprint, walk, sprint, walk and I added an extra 10 minutes to my usual scheduled work out time. It's the best I could do today...slightly disappointed but glad I kept healthy.
The new socks and a little Vaseline on the feet worked wonderfully by the way. Also got me a pair of actual running shorts instead of basketball shorts. What a difference!
Got up at 6. Heat index already over 92. Muggiest I can ever remember it. Oh my.
First mile was my best mile yet @ 10:07. After that, I was absolutely forced to walk/run/walk/run. I was drenched and I felt like if I pushed it any harder I would start to get heat exhaustion which I'm prone to.
I did mix it up with some sprint, walk, sprint, walk and I added an extra 10 minutes to my usual scheduled work out time. It's the best I could do today...slightly disappointed but glad I kept healthy.
The new socks and a little Vaseline on the feet worked wonderfully by the way. Also got me a pair of actual running shorts instead of basketball shorts. What a difference!
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