Running Thread

[rocket surgeon]

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!

[Galway Eagle]

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

[SoCalEagle]

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

[MuggsyB]

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. 

[Marquette Fan]

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!

[Galway Eagle]

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?

[forgetful]

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.

[Marquette Fan]

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

[Galway Eagle]

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

Good luck!

[Lennys Tap]

One 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!

[Marquette Fan]

Good luck!

Thanks

[Marquette Fan]

After 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.

[Lennys Tap]

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.

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

[JakeBarnes]

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.

[Galway Eagle]

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.

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!

[JakeBarnes]

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!

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.

[Marquette Fan]

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.

[Uncle Rico]

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.

Congrats!

[Galway Eagle]

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.

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

[Marquette Fan]

Great 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 .