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[SFBayDuck]

On another note, this month's Runner's World has to very good topics relevant to what has been batted around recently. ONe on cold weather running and another on ab work that touches on all of the core.

Thanks for the tip, I'll pick that up. Having a hard time adjusting to the 40-50 degree weather here! In all seriousness, we're supposed to get hammered with pretty big storm the next three days, 6-9 inches of rain with winds up to 40-50 mph. I ran into some gusts today that had to be in the 30s, that was enough for me, hopefully it calms down a bit for my long run on Sunday as I'm planning on eclipsing the 8 mile mark for the first time ever.And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old.

 

[gruecd]

If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old.

Too funny!

 

[mr. furley]

On another note, this month's Runner's World has to very good topics relevant to what has been batted around recently. ONe on cold weather running and another on ab work that touches on all of the core.

Thanks for the tip, I'll pick that up. Having a hard time adjusting to the 40-50 degree weather here! In all seriousness, we're supposed to get hammered with pretty big storm the next three days, 6-9 inches of rain with winds up to 40-50 mph. I ran into some gusts today that had to be in the 30s, that was enough for me, hopefully it calms down a bit for my long run on Sunday as I'm planning on eclipsing the 8 mile mark for the first time ever.And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old.

oof

 

[culdeus]

loool

 

[gruecd]

Today's Runner's World Quote of the Day:

"The difference between the mile and the marathon is the difference between burning your fingers with a match and being slowly roasted over hot coals." -Hal Higdon

 

[Darrinll40]

On another note, this month's Runner's World has to very good topics relevant to what has been batted around recently. ONe on cold weather running and another on ab work that touches on all of the core.

Thanks for the tip, I'll pick that up. Having a hard time adjusting to the 40-50 degree weather here! In all seriousness, we're supposed to get hammered with pretty big storm the next three days, 6-9 inches of rain with winds up to 40-50 mph. I ran into some gusts today that had to be in the 30s, that was enough for me, hopefully it calms down a bit for my long run on Sunday as I'm planning on eclipsing the 8 mile mark for the first time ever.And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old.

That is funny.Well, in reality I am one of his sponsors so that he can live and work in a more civilized country. So since I took some responsibility for him, it is more like he is a son.

Also I think it was a 9 year old that got Furley, not an 8 year old.

Seriously though, if you want to lose weight I do consider my self an expert. But I have only been running for the last year of my 43 on earth, so I will refer to the old wise men that post here.

 

[tri-man 47]

Great schtick there, Duck! lol

so I will refer to the old wise men that post here.

Hey, I resemble that remark ...old, at least, at age 52. Coming off my longest season ever (my first two marathons (under 4:00 in each) bookending my second 1/2-Ironman (under 6:00)), I'm in my winter base-training mode. Looking forward to a 'speed' year of 5Ks to 1/2-marathons as well as one or two Olympic-distance triathlons ...maybe a fall marathon, if healthy. My roots are purely in running, with a 5K focus for many years before the triathlon training grabbed me.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old. And let's not forget RoarinSonoran, who had a major brain fart last year, running three marathons and three half-marathons to become a Rockstar!

Fixed.

 

[Peter_Griffin]

I did 8 1/2 miles yesterday on the treadmill

Holy crap! How can you run that long on a treadmill?!?!I can't run more than 2 miles on the treadmill without wanting to jump off and just run through the wall.10 miles in the snow = 1 mile on the treadmill =

 

[gruecd]

I did 8 1/2 miles yesterday on the treadmill

Holy crap! How can you run that long on a treadmill?!?!

I can't run more than 2 miles on the treadmill without wanting to jump off and just run through the wall.

10 miles in the snow =

1 mile on the treadmill =

While I definitely prefer running outside, sometimes it's just not practical. I run five days per week, and barring unseasonably warm weather, I probably end up on the treadmill for 3-4 of those. As long as I've got my iPod and there's a TV in front of me, I can handle an hour or so on the treadmill (about 8 miles) without getting too bored. This week, I did five on the treadmill on Monday, eight on Tuesday, and a six-mile speed workout yesterday. I'll do my long run outside tomorrow, and I'll probably do an easy 4-miler outside on Sunday.

 

[Peter_Griffin]

Actually, aside from the boredom, I find it a lot harder to run on the treadmill because you are constantly running at the same effort and pace.

Outside on the streets you are going uphill downhill slower faster, etc.

I did 5 yesterday morning outside with the windchill around 2, in the dark (for the first 3 miles or so) until the sun came up and would do that any day over a treadmill. But that's just me. I'm probably crazy!

 

[SFBayDuck]

And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old. And let's not forget RoarinSonoran, who had a major brain fart last year, running three marathons and three half-marathons to become a Rockstar!

Fixed.

I swear, I actually had "RoarinSonoran, who goes through marathons like" typed up, but I just couldn't come up with something worthy, or something that wouldn't be unexcellent to certain posters not associated with this thread, so I axed it. I only have so much funny.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I did 8 1/2 miles yesterday on the treadmill

Holy crap! How can you run that long on a treadmill?!?!

I can't run more than 2 miles on the treadmill without wanting to jump off and just run through the wall.

10 miles in the snow =

1 mile on the treadmill =

While I definitely prefer running outside, sometimes it's just not practical. I run five days per week, and barring unseasonably warm weather, I probably end up on the treadmill for 3-4 of those. As long as I've got my iPod and there's a TV in front of me, I can handle an hour or so on the treadmill (about 8 miles) without getting too bored. This week, I did five on the treadmill on Monday, eight on Tuesday, and a six-mile speed workout yesterday. I'll do my long run outside tomorrow, and I'll probably do an easy 4-miler outside on Sunday.

I'd do jsut about anything to be able to run outside, but our area got hit with a bunch of rain, then snow, then a major cold snap. It is a last resort to run on the treadmill. I have a poor mans picture in picture across from the treadmill, si I got to watch the Wings & Pistons play the other night. I just got up to speed and covered the panel with a towel and ran for a couple of periods of the hockey game. I have laid on the lbs since Thanksgiving, so I have to get things going.

 

[2Young2BBald]

For the first time since 1994, I bought a shoe other than the Asics Gel Nimbus. Around July of last year I bought the Asics Gel Nimbus IX and have found them the least favorite of the 5 or 6 I have had. The tops of my feet don't feel quite right, nor do the heels. I didn't really need another pair at this time, but the bib from my New Years run had a 15% coupon and my team got me a gift certificate to my local running store.

So, I went to the store today and asked if they have the next generation of the Nimbus, which hasn't been released. I asked what was comparable in other brands. I was shown a Saucony shoe that was way too stiff for me. Then he showed me the new Brooks Glycerin 6. WOW, this felt like it was made for my foot. Granted, I haven't run in it yet - but can't wait to do so. I asked about the best way to break these in while also getting some additional wear out of the other shoes. I was told to just use the newbies on my shorter runs for now and use the others for the longer stuff. I have halfs coming up in April & May, so I think I might stick it out with the Asics through these and shift mid year to the new ones. The Asics only have around 500 miles on them or so and I'm too cheap to just drop them.

Anyone have Brooks Glycerins? I supposed I should have asked before buying, but I was impulsive (for me) becuase they felt so good.

 

[pigskinliquors]

On another note, this month's Runner's World has to very good topics relevant to what has been batted around recently. ONe on cold weather running and another on ab work that touches on all of the core.

Thanks for the tip, I'll pick that up. Having a hard time adjusting to the 40-50 degree weather here! In all seriousness, we're supposed to get hammered with pretty big storm the next three days, 6-9 inches of rain with winds up to 40-50 mph. I ran into some gusts today that had to be in the 30s, that was enough for me, hopefully it calms down a bit for my long run on Sunday as I'm planning on eclipsing the 8 mile mark for the first time ever.And welcome to all the recent new additions to the thread. If you haven't read through much of it yet and are wondering who the players are, I'll give you a head start. I'm a new runner, 8-9 months now but had never run before in all my 35 years. So I don't know anything other than how to start up if you've never done it. You should listen to guys like Darrin, who has run off approximately 2358 lbs in the past couple years, or his wife SteveUK (I may be a little off on the relationship there); tri-man who does more lunges before 6:00 AM than the rest of us combined do all day; gruecd, our resident Kenyan; Floppo, who takes time out of marathons to ; and Furley, who was pwned by an 8 year old.

 

[pigskinliquors]

For the first time since 1994, I bought a shoe other than the Asics Gel Nimbus. Around July of last year I bought the Asics Gel Nimbus IX and have found them the least favorite of the 5 or 6 I have had. The tops of my feet don't feel quite right, nor do the heels. I didn't really need another pair at this time, but the bib from my New Years run had a 15% coupon and my team got me a gift certificate to my local running store.So, I went to the store today and asked if they have the next generation of the Nimbus, which hasn't been released. I asked what was comparable in other brands. I was shown a Saucony shoe that was way too stiff for me. Then he showed me the new Brooks Glycerin 6. WOW, this felt like it was made for my foot. Granted, I haven't run in it yet - but can't wait to do so. I asked about the best way to break these in while also getting some additional wear out of the other shoes. I was told to just use the newbies on my shorter runs for now and use the others for the longer stuff. I have halfs coming up in April & May, so I think I might stick it out with the Asics through these and shift mid year to the new ones. The Asics only have around 500 miles on them or so and I'm too cheap to just drop them.Anyone have Brooks Glycerins? I supposed I should have asked before buying, but I was impulsive (for me) becuase they felt so good.

I'm a lifelong Nimbus (occasional Cumulus) wearer as well, and am currently in the market for my next pair. You are the second person I've heard who didn't like the IX. I'm in VIII's right now, and might search for another pair of VIII's instead of the IX's for my next go around. I tried Saucony Guides (recommended by my shoe shop) last summer and did not like them at all. Let me know what you think of the Glycerins as you break them in.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I'm a lifelong Nimbus (occasional Cumulus) wearer as well, and am currently in the market for my next pair. You are the second person I've heard who didn't like the IX. I'm in VIII's right now, and might search for another pair of VIII's instead of the IX's for my next go around. I tried Saucony Guides (recommended by my shoe shop) last summer and did not like them at all. Let me know what you think of the Glycerins as you break them in.

Will do, did you find those Sauconys as crazy-stiff as I did? I think I'd break my feet &/or ankles if I even tried a couple of steps in those things.

 

[gruecd]

So, I went to the store today and asked if they have the next generation of the Nimbus, which hasn't been released. I asked what was comparable in other brands. I was shown a Saucony shoe that was way too stiff for me. Then he showed me the new Brooks Glycerin 6. WOW, this felt like it was made for my foot. Granted, I haven't run in it yet - but can't wait to do so. I asked about the best way to break these in while also getting some additional wear out of the other shoes. I was told to just use the newbies on my shorter runs for now and use the others for the longer stuff. I have halfs coming up in April & May, so I think I might stick it out with the Asics through these and shift mid year to the new ones. The Asics only have around 500 miles on them or so and I'm too cheap to just drop them.

Only 500 miles? Do they still feel OK?I rotate three pairs of shoes, and by the time they reach 500 miles (usually sooner), they're gone. They go from running shoes to casual shoes (if they're halfway stylish) to lawn-cutting shoes. Right now, my go-to shoe is the Mizuno Wave Rider 10. I also wear a pair of New Balance 881 and a pair of New Balance 825 (mainly for shorter stuff). Ideally, I like to have 30-50 miles on my shoes before a big race.

Did 14 miles outside this morning, but I ran at a really relaxed 8:30'ish pace. Actually, that's probably about where I should be doing my long runs, but I always seem to want to run faster.

 

[2Young2BBald]

[Only 500 miles? Do they still feel OK?

I rotate three pairs of shoes, and by the time they reach 500 miles (usually sooner), they're gone. They go from running shoes to casual shoes (if they're halfway stylish) to lawn-cutting shoes. Right now, my go-to shoe is the Mizuno Wave Rider 10. I also wear a pair of New Balance 881 and a pair of New Balance 825 (mainly for shorter stuff). Ideally, I like to have 30-50 miles on my shoes before a big race.

I have found my shoes have always held up well, they show very little tread wear and the heel is still very stiff (like new). I have only run in Asics, so it may just be the shoe. With the miles you log, you'd have to go through 3 or 4 pairs of shoes a year, correct? I am shooting for 1,000 total this year and would hope these two pairs get me through.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I'm a lifelong Nimbus (occasional Cumulus) wearer as well, and am currently in the market for my next pair. You are the second person I've heard who didn't like the IX. I'm in VIII's right now, and might search for another pair of VIII's instead of the IX's for my next go around. I tried Saucony Guides (recommended by my shoe shop) last summer and did not like them at all. Let me know what you think of the Glycerins as you break them in.

Will do, did you find those Sauconys as crazy-stiff as I did? I think I'd break my feet &/or ankles if I even tried a couple of steps in those things.

Much too stiff. I put an insert in them, and they still beat my knees (and eventually calves) up pretty bad. Regarding shoe life, I try to get 500 miles out of my shoes, and try to always have two different pairs in rotation. Right now, with the Saucony's relegated to lawn mowing shoes, I'm down to a single pair of VIII's. Hence my interest in your Glycerins.

 

[tri-man 47]

Stopped in the office today for a bit ...and ran about 50 yards from the parking lot to the building. The foot does not 'sting' from that - a good sign. Other than that, just indoor bikin' and doing my reps.

Oh, and ...

RoarinSonoran shows up at more marathons than Britney Spears does court dates ...

RoarinSonoran has more rock star trophies than Mick Jagger has fan lingerie ...

RoarinSonoran put in more travel miles this past year than Hillary Clinton ...

RoarinSonoran is more attentive to his watch than a suicide bomber ...

RoarinSonoran can sustain his effort longer than a guy on a little blue pill ...

 

[SFBayDuck]

Stopped in the office today for a bit ...and ran about 50 yards from the parking lot to the building. The foot does not 'sting' from that - a good sign. Other than that, just indoor bikin' and doing my reps.

Oh, and ...

RoarinSonoran shows up at more marathons than Britney Spears does court dates ...

RoarinSonoran has more rock star trophies than Mick Jagger has fan lingerie ...

RoarinSonoran put in more travel miles this past year than Hillary Clinton ...

RoarinSonoran is more attentive to his watch than a suicide bomber ...

RoarinSonoran can sustain his effort longer than a guy on a little blue pill ...

Thank you, that's what I was lookin' for.We were supposed to have the only window of the weekend in the rain this morning, so headed out today instead of tomorrow for my 8 mile run. About 4 miles into it, it started to rain, but not like it has been and the winds weren't too bad (did see a lot of downed trees, branches, power lines, etc because of the storm yesterday). One of my favorite things about the Garmin is not having to try and map a route ahead of time, just having a general idea of the direction I'm going to go and then winging it from there, and I ended up running a route I'd never done before. At 8 miles, I wasn't quite back home yet, so just kept going and finally stopped at just over 9 miles! Blew out my previous long by almost 1.5 miles, and while the knees were starting to bark a bit by the end I felt pretty good. Almost exactly my normal 10:00 pace, just right for me on a long run.

Most importantly, gave me enough confidence to sign up for this 16K trail run for next Sunday!

 

[2Young2BBald]

Darrin & Steve, we are still looking for a race near Orlando on 2/17. Jacksonville is just too far to leave the kids with my folks all day or we’d love to come up and run with you two. There is a 5K at Florida Tech in Melbourne that day (and I know the drive down there well after working the hurricanes down there in 2004), but doesn’t appear to be all that worthwhile. I found a couple of site I thought you 2 could use and wanted to share, if you hear/find something around Orlando that day I’d really appreciate it!! Here are the sites:

http://www.runningintheusa.com/RacesByStat...th=2&Page=2

http://www.runwalkjog.com/floridaraces01.htm

http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/schedule.htm

On another front, does anyone remember who was going to climb the Empire State Building (I think it was GStrot)? I have all but a few bucks of the pledges needed to Run Up The Ren Cen here in Detroit, 70 stories. The American Lung Assn has events all over the country that week end (including the Hustle up the Hancock for you Tri-Man). Just want to see what it is like, etc.

 

[RoarinSonoran]

RoarinSonoran shows up at more marathons than Britney Spears does court dates ...RoarinSonoran has more rock star trophies than Mick Jagger has fan lingerie ...RoarinSonoran put in more travel miles this past year than Hillary Clinton ...RoarinSonoran is more attentive to his watch than a suicide bomber ...RoarinSonoran can sustain his effort longer than a guy on a little blue pill ...

10k in 57:36 today in our final "long run" before race day next Sunday. We ran the last 3mi of the course (finish to 23.2, then back to finish), so as to get a little familiar with it. I couldn't finish this run a year ago, due to my I-T. I beat the bastage today.

 

[Darrinll40]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Darrin, no shame in that time, just another learning expirience.

Were having a heat wave here, it was 42 degrees at 9am. Taking advantage of the inferno, my wife & I headed out this morning for and 8-mile run (me in my old Asics). The plan was to figure 8 and turn at the house at mile-4 for some water, etc. We felt so good, we scraped the turn and just kept going, doing 8.65 miles in 1:18. While I felt pretty good, it’s obvious still that I need to drop some weight.

 

[bentley]

I'm going to run my first 10K this spring (upgrading from 5s). This afternoon, I'm going to make my first six mile outdoor run (I've done it a treadmill before). Pray for my safe return.

 

[Darrinll40]

Here are the pictures that my wife took this morning. Steve's wife Dawn has sent me hers and I will get them up later after I take a little nap.

 

[SteveUK]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

 

[Darrinll40]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

 

[bentley]

I'm going to run my first 10K this spring (upgrading from 5s). This afternoon, I'm going to make my first six mile outdoor run (I've done it a treadmill before). Pray for my safe return.

I survived 6.25 miles in about 55 minutes. Currently drinking a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and eating corn nuts to celebrate.

 

[Darrinll40]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

That was my wife coming up behind me on the other side of the fence. Plus Dawn and Steve were both there rather quickly. I do remember some guy thrusting a drink in my face and telling to drink, but that was after I had already gotten up and walked to the drink table. After doing nothing but sitting on my butt all day I am feeling a bit better, though my stomach is still bothering me. I am fairly certain that I will be ready to run on Wednesday or Thursday. There is another 5K on the 26th.

 

[mr. furley]

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

ouch man. sick? or just ran too hard?

 

[Darrinll40]

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

ouch man. sick? or just ran too hard?

Every time I started to run during the last 6 miles my stomach began hurting. As long as I was walking everything was ok.

 

[2Young2BBald]

FYI, before I forget again - Costco (at least the one by me) is carrying Cliff Energy Bars in a 24 pack. I tried my first today in lieu of my go to Snickers Energy Bar. Getting past the fact that it looks like animal scat, I liked the taste & the results.

Also, my MP3 player crapped out, after searching a bit, I found a 1 GB iPod Shuffle knock off on eBay for under $20. Almost looked too good to be true, but I have had it for a week or so and so far so good. All the stuff on my CPU is in WMA format so I didn't want the iPod brand and am very happy with how it works, the battery life, etc. Here is a link to one, they have several colors. I watched a few go by and most go for the minimum.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Mini-MP3-Player-1G...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[SteveUK]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

That was my wife coming up behind me on the other side of the fence. Plus Dawn and Steve were both there rather quickly. I do remember some guy thrusting a drink in my face and telling to drink, but that was after I had already gotten up and walked to the drink table. After doing nothing but sitting on my butt all day I am feeling a bit better, though my stomach is still bothering me. I am fairly certain that I will be ready to run on Wednesday or Thursday. There is another 5K on the 26th.

That guy was John Boyle, the man behind altavista sports and the race director today. He was worried you might have chest pain.

 

[Darrinll40]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

That was my wife coming up behind me on the other side of the fence. Plus Dawn and Steve were both there rather quickly. I do remember some guy thrusting a drink in my face and telling to drink, but that was after I had already gotten up and walked to the drink table. After doing nothing but sitting on my butt all day I am feeling a bit better, though my stomach is still bothering me. I am fairly certain that I will be ready to run on Wednesday or Thursday. There is another 5K on the 26th.

That guy was John Boyle, the man behind altavista sports and the race director today. He was worried you might have chest pain.

Thanks for the info. Maybe I will send him a thank you email.ETA: email sent.

 

[meeka]

Well, I "ran" my second half marathon in 3 weeks, and I think I should have run the 5K instead today. I was fine and running to plan for the first 4 miles, and then I started to get fatigued and started slowing down. I knew that I would not match my Jacksonville time at the half way point, but I figured I would finish just under two hours. I was wrong. Between mile 7 and 8 my stomach started hurting, I ran as much as I could, but for the first time ever in a race I had to walk. It stopped hurting when I was walking, but every time I ran it would hurt even more. I walked /ran through to mile 9 and I toughed out that one and ran all the way to mile 10. Then I had to walk more. Except for having to stop and tie my shoe between mile 12 and 13 I was able to jog most of the way home to finish in 2:10:47. A disappointing time, but I was very happy to average 10 minute miles with the way I was feeling. I knew that everyone eventually has a bad run and this was mine. Next year there will be only one 1/2. I only have 5 and 10k's coming up so I shouldn't have any more trouble. Steve on the other hand had a great run, finishing in 1:53:30 and bettering his time from Jacksonville.

Here is a link to the results. I did finish last in my age group.

I will be posing the link to the pictures soon, and just for you guys our wives took pictures of the girls this time.

I hope everyone had a better day than I did.

Just think about what your target time was when you entered the Jax Half back in June For my part, I found myself running with this girl just before mile 2. Everything was great to about Mile 7 - she was keeping my pace nice and consistent - every mile between 8:18 and 8:35. Then, she starts upping the pace and like an idiot I tried to hang on. Mile 8 was 7:59 By Mile 9 she as up the road as I just couldn't keep up her pace. Needless to say the last 4 miles were a struggle - even more so than the Jax Half. But overall, I was happy with 1:53:30.

Oh well, it's all 5K's (and 1 10K) from now till May.

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

An ABC Wide World of Sports Agony of Defeat Type moment, no doubt. Nice of all those volunteers to rush to your aid

That was my wife coming up behind me on the other side of the fence. Plus Dawn and Steve were both there rather quickly. I do remember some guy thrusting a drink in my face and telling to drink, but that was after I had already gotten up and walked to the drink table. After doing nothing but sitting on my butt all day I am feeling a bit better, though my stomach is still bothering me. I am fairly certain that I will be ready to run on Wednesday or Thursday. There is another 5K on the 26th.

That guy was John Boyle, the man behind altavista sports and the race director today. He was worried you might have chest pain.

Thanks for the info. Maybe I will send him a thank you email.ETA: email sent.

Congrats again Darrin and Steve!I have picked out my half marathon. It will be in Mid May and it will be my first. I will add it and other races to my sig when I am officially registered.

I ran very little over winter break. I finally got back running and did 3 on Friday, 4 on Saturday and 4 again today. I have put on some weight in the last 3 weeks and really need to get serious about my running a diet to make this half marathon thing happen. So now it is out there. This May it will happen.

 

[tri-man 47]

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

Darrin, it looks like you never made it to the second mat before collapsing. I'm afraid to say that your race is therefore unofficial. You'll have to get back out there and do it again. Sorry.

 

[culdeus]

I'll be picking up my newest toy a Garmin 705 this week. So now I'll know just how out of shape I am.

 

[Darrinll40]

I am not really upset with my time. The way I felt today I was lucky to finish at all. I gave up any chance to have a good time after 7 miles. Here us the video that Dawn took of my finish. Very entertaining.

Darrin, it looks like you never made it to the second mat before collapsing. I'm afraid to say that your race is therefore unofficial. You'll have to get back out there and do it again. Sorry.

Damn, and double damn. Would you take my word that I crossed it.

 

[Darrinll40]

I'll be picking up my newest toy a Garmin 705 this week. So now I'll know just how out of shape I am.

That's a bit of an overkill, isn't it? Or do you get lost a lot?

 

[culdeus]

I'll be picking up my newest toy a Garmin 705 this week. So now I'll know just how out of shape I am.

That's a bit of an overkill, isn't it? Or do you get lost a lot?

I was a late adopter for GPS with the hopes that someday a car based GPS would support HR and cadence when asked. It's finally come and my lycra is stretched in anticipation.

 

[Rock Lonemilk]

I did 8 1/2 miles yesterday on the treadmill

Holy crap! How can you run that long on a treadmill?!?!I can't run more than 2 miles on the treadmill without wanting to jump off and just run through the wall.10 miles in the snow = 1 mile on the treadmill =

I did 6 and 8 miles on the treadmill last week. No way I'm running outside during winter in Wisconsin. Too easy to get hurt, and I like looking at all the "talent" at the gym anyway. Of course, I could also do without seeing the dude in the locker room fluffing himself under the hand dryer. :X

 

[GStrot]

Toe is healed. I am fatter. Still planning on running the Hancock in February but now I have to do it with more weight than planned which should make it triple tough. Only 1.680 steps to the top. Training started last week. Ran on flat ground for two miles and my shins reminded me I had not ran in a while. The day after my hamstrings and glutes (= butt) muscles reminded me again. Looks like I need to do more lunges :finger:.

Still not decided what I am doing in 2008 for races (besides Hustle up the Hancock). Probably a 5k or two and maybe another 10k. Get an official under an hour time in. We will see how it goes. Now I would be happy just finishing a 5k distance. How quickly I fall out of shape at age 35.

Glad to see the thread continues. Anyone want me to change the name of the thread? Are we starting a new one for 2008?

 

[Darrinll40]

Toe is healed. I am fatter. Still planning on running the Hancock in February but now I have to do it with more weight than planned which should make it triple tough. Only 1.680 steps to the top. Training started last week. Ran on flat ground for two miles and my shins reminded me I had not ran in a while. The day after my hamstrings and glutes (= butt) muscles reminded me again. Looks like I need to do more lunges :finger:.Still not decided what I am doing in 2008 for races (besides Hustle up the Hancock). Probably a 5k or two and maybe another 10k. Get an official under an hour time in. We will see how it goes. Now I would be happy just finishing a 5k distance. How quickly I fall out of shape at age 35.Glad to see the thread continues. Anyone want me to change the name of the thread? Are we starting a new one for 2008?

Good luck with the climb. I think the consensus was just to continue with this thread. Though a name change may not be a bad idea.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I officially signed-up for the Austin Marathon (Feb. 17th) the day after Christmas. I just checked the terrain, and the flipping course is uphill from mile 7 through 18. A topographical look of the course can be found HERE (scroll to bottom to see elevation). I have done zero hill training thus far, and don't want to alter any training at this point for fear of injury = the hills will most likely slow me down quite a bit.

I finished a 16 miler this Sunday, with the first 14 miles all between 8:55 and 9:05, then the 15th mile at pace (8:25), followed by a 9:00 last mile. My legs are stiff this morning, but my calves and knees feel great. For those that don't know, I've injured my calves or knees for the past 4 marathons I've tried to run (though I trained to qualify for Boston in all of them; not a goal at all this time). My final few long runs look like this: 18, 10, 20, 20, 8, 26.2! All of my past injuries have occurred either after my 16 mile run, or my 18 miler = I'm past one of them at least! Hopefully running only three days a week, at a slower pace and with no strenuous bike rides will be the answer to my recent problems. Time will tell.

FYI: I weighed in at 172.8 on 1/2/08 = almost three pounds over my goal, and 9 pounds over what I want to run/bike/race at. I was looking at new wheels for my bike, to hopefully save a pound, and am as it will be quite a bit easier (and less expensive) to put down the Christmas cookies, and drink a little less beer/scotch/wine instead. I'm hoping to lose 6 before 2/17 (marathon) then another 2 before 4/13 (MS150; which I will need all the help I can get!).

 

[tri-man 47]

I officially signed-up for the Austin Marathon (Feb. 17th) the day after Christmas. I just checked the terrain, and the flipping course is uphill from mile 7 through 18. A topographical look of the course can be found HERE (scroll to bottom to see elevation). I have done zero hill training thus far, and don't want to alter any training at this point for fear of injury = the hills will most likely slow me down quite a bit.

Adding some hills in your training shouldn't injure you ...but it will help for race day. Don't talk yourself out of hill work! I'd suggest trying to add some once a week. :finger: me later (or :finger: yourself if the hills kill during the race). You need to acclimate your legs to both the up and downhill pounding.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I officially signed-up for the Austin Marathon (Feb. 17th) the day after Christmas. I just checked the terrain, and the flipping course is uphill from mile 7 through 18. A topographical look of the course can be found HERE (scroll to bottom to see elevation). I have done zero hill training thus far, and don't want to alter any training at this point for fear of injury = the hills will most likely slow me down quite a bit.

Adding some hills in your training shouldn't injure you ...but it will help for race day. Don't talk yourself out of hill work! I'd suggest trying to add some once a week. :finger: me later (or :finger: yourself if the hills kill during the race). You need to acclimate your legs to both the up and downhill pounding.

Why did I know you would say this, or something similar I'm pretty certain I'll be giving the :finger: come race day as it is. I'll incorporate some hills on my easy runs (Tuesdays) and also on my 10 miler during my week off (I have an excellent 10 mile workout with two decent hills on it). For those keeping score, Tri-Man has received more :fingers: or than everyone else in this thread combined. Thanks for keeping us honest!