Quote from: Lennys Tap on October 14, 2024, 04:13:20 PM
Congrats, Galway. Completing a marathon is always an accomplishment - even more so given you were sleep deprived and undertrained. Much more importantly, major congratulations on your newborn baby!

dittos on all this!  way to persevere DAD.  running is a great drug!

Thanks! I can't say for sure but I'm assuming she's excited to hit 6 months and try out the jogging stroller!

Good job, Galway.  Keep us posted on your future races. 

Quote from: Galway Eagle on October 14, 2024, 11:38:24 AM
Thanks, it did not go as I hoped but still had a blast! the newborn kept me up all night and while adrenaline got me through the first half, I basically zombie walk/ran through the second half. Probably also attributable to my severe lack of training since she was born a month ago.

It's a heck of an accomplishment Galway.  But I believe your daughter is warning you about a wide range of issues both short and long-term. 

Quote from: Galway Eagle on October 14, 2024, 11:38:24 AM
Thanks, it did not go as I hoped but still had a blast! the newborn kept me up all night and while adrenaline got me through the first half, I basically zombie walk/ran through the second half. Probably also attributable to my severe lack of training since she was born a month ago.

Sorry it didn't go as planned but congrats on completing the marathon - that's a great accomplishment!

Quote from: MuggsyB on October 14, 2024, 07:26:40 PM
It's a heck of an accomplishment Galway.  But I believe your daughter is warning you about a wide range of issues both short and long-term.

Huh?

Quote from: Galway Eagle on October 14, 2024, 11:38:24 AM
Thanks, it did not go as I hoped but still had a blast! the newborn kept me up all night and while adrenaline got me through the first half, I basically zombie walk/ran through the second half. Probably also attributable to my severe lack of training since she was born a month ago.

Awesome job!

I've been trying to convince myself to give it another go and train for one. Just older and heavier, so it will be more of a challenge getting back in shape.

One more week until the next marathon - not going too crazy yet with the taper

Quote from: Marquette Fan on November 03, 2024, 03:17:57 PMOne more week until the next marathon - not going too crazy yet with the taper

Good luck!

Quote from: Marquette Fan on November 03, 2024, 03:17:57 PMOne more week until the next marathon - not going too crazy yet with the taper

After all those miles I always loved the taper - helped me go into the race feeling strong. Hope you have a great race!

Quote from: Galway Eagle on November 03, 2024, 07:43:59 PMGood luck!

Thanks

Quote from: Lennys Tap on November 04, 2024, 07:23:52 AMAfter all those miles I always loved the taper - helped me go into the race feeling strong. Hope you have a great race!

It was nice this past weekend when I only had to run 2 hours instead of the 4.5 hours I'd run the last two weeks.  It's funny how 2 hours can feel easy .  The weather forecast is looking pretty nice so that's good to see - high of 55 and low of 44 and not much chance of rain.  I did my marathon in pouring down rain earlier this year so wanted to avoid that .

And thanks.

Quote from: Marquette Fan on November 04, 2024, 08:32:12 PMIt was nice this past weekend when I only had to run 2 hours instead of the 4.5 hours I'd run the last two weeks.  It's funny how 2 hours can feel easy .  The weather forecast is looking pretty nice so that's good to see - high of 55 and low of 44 and not much chance of rain.  I did my marathon in pouring down rain earlier this year so wanted to avoid that .

And thanks.

Perfect weather - this will be one you'll enjoy!

Back on a half marathon winter training program. Trying to build up my endurance and gain some speed.

Think I have Rockford 70.3 and Madison 70.3 on tap this year.

If I feel crazy, maybe I'll put my hat in the ring for Chicago, but I still don't think I have a marathon in me.

Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 13, 2024, 11:39:30 AMBack on a half marathon winter training program. Trying to build up my endurance and gain some speed.

Think I have Rockford 70.3 and Madison 70.3 on tap this year.

If I feel crazy, maybe I'll put my hat in the ring for Chicago, but I still don't think I have a marathon in me.

Good luck! Honestly just sign up you've got almost a year of time and there's plenty of beer/shots along the route of your endurance cuts out and you end up just going for a boozy stroll through the city!

Quote from: Galway Eagle on November 13, 2024, 03:42:20 PMGood luck! Honestly just sign up you've got almost a year of time and there's plenty of beer/shots along the route of your endurance cuts out and you end up just going for a boozy stroll through the city!

Good point. My hope is I'll be in (hopefully sub) 5.5 hr 70.3 shape by that point. But I really dislike running. Half marathon is very doable. But that extra half marathon after...I like less.

That said, my wife has done it a ton of times and LOVES the marathon. Heck, it's my favorite spectator sport.

15 states done now with my marathon in Manchester, NH a week ago today.  The course was pretty hilly in the first half and I didn't train enough for the hills.  Thankfully it was a lot less hilly in the second half but I could have done without the big hill with a little less than a mile to go .  You also saw the finish line around mile 26 and then had to go a bit of a round about way to add on the rest of the distance - that's not real fun at that point in the race .  Not one of my better race times but it was better than my last marathon in April when I kind of fell apart mentally and physically.  And finishing and getting in another state were my main goals. 

This race had the biggest medal by far of any I've done so far.  I'm considering doing Little Rock in March which is known for their huge medals so will have to see if that medal tops the NH one .  I've heard good things about the Little Rock marathon and they have a very generous time limit so that's appealing to me also.

Quote from: Marquette Fan on November 17, 2024, 09:09:32 AM15 states done now with my marathon in Manchester, NH a week ago today.  The course was pretty hilly in the first half and I didn't train enough for the hills.  Thankfully it was a lot less hilly in the second half but I could have done without the big hill with a little less than a mile to go .  You also saw the finish line around mile 26 and then had to go a bit of a round about way to add on the rest of the distance - that's not real fun at that point in the race .  Not one of my better race times but it was better than my last marathon in April when I kind of fell apart mentally and physically.  And finishing and getting in another state were my main goals. 

This race had the biggest medal by far of any I've done so far.  I'm considering doing Little Rock in March which is known for their huge medals so will have to see if that medal tops the NH one .  I've heard good things about the Little Rock marathon and they have a very generous time limit so that's appealing to me also.

Congrats!

Quote from: Marquette Fan on November 17, 2024, 09:09:32 AM15 states done now with my marathon in Manchester, NH a week ago today.  The course was pretty hilly in the first half and I didn't train enough for the hills.  Thankfully it was a lot less hilly in the second half but I could have done without the big hill with a little less than a mile to go .  You also saw the finish line around mile 26 and then had to go a bit of a round about way to add on the rest of the distance - that's not real fun at that point in the race .  Not one of my better race times but it was better than my last marathon in April when I kind of fell apart mentally and physically.  And finishing and getting in another state were my main goals. 

This race had the biggest medal by far of any I've done so far.  I'm considering doing Little Rock in March which is known for their huge medals so will have to see if that medal tops the NH one .  I've heard good things about the Little Rock marathon and they have a very generous time limit so that's appealing to me also.

Great work! Looked up the Little Rock medal and it's hilarious! Definitely post a photo when you check it off!

Quote from: Galway Eagle on November 18, 2024, 12:16:04 PMGreat work! Looked up the Little Rock medal and it's hilarious! Definitely post a photo when you check it off!

Thanks.

I'm reconsidering Little Rock now after looking closer at their rules for an early start which you need to do to get the full time limit they advertise.  I wish I was as fast as I was five years ago and then I wouldn't have to worry about time limits as much - oh well . 

Anyone else doing Chicago in 2025? I will be running under a charity bib, but figured I should just shut up and do it this year while I am in decent shape.

Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 30, 2024, 03:16:48 PMAnyone else doing Chicago in 2025? I will be running under a charity bib, but figured I should just shut up and do it this year while I am in decent shape.

Way to go for it! I'm not, going to do Run Galway Bay the week prior to check off the last of my "homes".

You going to do a half this spring or anything?

Quote from: Galway Eagle on December 30, 2024, 07:39:06 PMWay to go for it! I'm not, going to do Run Galway Bay the week prior to check off the last of my "homes".

You going to do a half this spring or anything?

Awesome on the Galway race!

Definitely SF10. Just because I love that one and it's tradition. Maybe Door County Half? Gonna be in 70.3 training starting in March. Trying to get a fast race done early (June, Rockford 70.3) and then pivot to Madison 70.3 training with a modified (slightly higher) long run day each week.

Then 5 weeks to marathon. Prolly a chill week post Madison then the 20 miler.

I might be an idiot.

Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 30, 2024, 03:16:48 PMAnyone else doing Chicago in 2025? I will be running under a charity bib, but figured I should just shut up and do it this year while I am in decent shape.

I'm trying to do all the states and ran that in 2017 so no on this one for me.  Good luck with your training and with the race.

I had decision phobia on whether to do a race in early March and didn't decide in time so now trying to figure out if I can fit in a spring marathon another time.  It may not happen though as I have a busy spring.  Just running for 'fun' and mental health now.

12 in the books this weekend. Good cross training for stability muscles given the slush on lakefront path at spots.