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  • gearboy
    gearboy Posts: 349
    I ran my first official 5K last saturday. I haven't been running for the past month or so and let me tell you I was exhausted. It's alot different running with a group of people all around you, it's hard to find YOUR pace. I plan on running a couple times a week again and getting my legs back
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  • theoceansmademe
    theoceansmademe Posts: 1,132
    milarso wrote:
    Up to doing about five and a half miles now!
    Hoping to be ready to do a half marathon in October. So far, so good!

    If you are at miles miles right now the race is in the bag.

    Build slowly from here and remember race day start out slow. Best to be strong at the end. If you feel like you are going to slow at the start that is a good thing. 13.1 miles is a long way.

    Good luck.

    I am going to the doctors today, I fear my achilles is frayed or even a stress fracture. I haven't really run since May. It sucks.

    So again add those miles gradually to avoid injuries.
  • Lauri
    Lauri Posts: 748
    I ran 5 miles on the treadmill today, 8.5 minute-miles. Not very impressive, but it's the most I've run all summer. Too hot to run outside. I can't wait until summer is over. I tried to run outside a couple weeks ago when it slipped under 80 degrees and my face and hands got so swollen I could barely feel them!
  • peacegirl
    peacegirl Posts: 841
    I haven't been able to run in 2 weeks. Something is wrong with both my feet but one hurts more than the other.

    It hurts on the top of my foot right under where my toes are and slightly hurts on the ball of my foot. I've done everything - soaking in epsom salt, ice, rest. It's not gotten worse but it's not gotten better either.

    I'm going to the dr. tomorrow. Hope it's nothing serious. I'm afraid I'm going to be told I can't run again - EVER :cry:

    anyone ever have a similar problem/injury?
  • peacegirl
    peacegirl Posts: 841
    I can't wait for spring so I can run outside again!

    My first race for this year is in two weeks - 10miles - I'm so excited!
  • mikalina
    mikalina Posts: 7,206
    peacegirl wrote:
    I can't wait for spring so I can run outside again!

    My first race for this year is in two weeks - 10miles - I'm so excited!


    Good luck to you !!!! :D
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  • mikalina
    mikalina Posts: 7,206
    there's nothing like running outside in your snow boots.... :roll:

    I can't wait for warmer weather...
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,396
    the doc who "fixed" my meniscus says I'll never run again. :problem:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    imalive wrote:
    the doc who "fixed" my meniscus says I'll never run again. :problem:

    Sorry to hear that. Did you get a 2nd opinion from a sports doctor by chance?
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    I can run 7 miles fairly easily... average about 8 minute miles.

    So... can I just go out and run a marathon? :D ...maybe I should try a half marathon first?
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,862
    you can tackle a half fairly easily with a little more training.

    A full marathon is a whole different animal though physically and mentally
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    MayDay10 wrote:
    you can tackle a half fairly easily with a little more training.

    A full marathon is a whole different animal though physically and mentally

    I only have 2/3 days per week that I can run. I lift weights five times per week for 1 hour during my lunch break and I run on Mondays and Thursdays usually, otherwise I have my son most other nights.

    Maybe if I worked my way up the ladder using this schedule?:

    Week 1
    Monday: 5 miles
    Thursday: 7 miles

    Week 2
    Monday: 5 miles
    Thursday: 8 miles

    Week 3
    Monday: 6 miles
    Thursday: 9 miles

    Week 4
    Monday: 7 miles
    Thursday: 10 miles

    Week 5
    Monday: 8 miles
    Thursday: 13 miles

    Week 6
    Monday: 10 miles
    Thursday: 15 miles

    Week 7
    Monday: 10 miles
    Thursday: 18 miles

    Week 8
    Monday: 13 miles
    Thursday: 22 miles

    Week 9
    Monday: 13 miles
    Thursday: 26.2 miles
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Google Marathon training plans for a good basic plan. Then tweek it to meet your schedule.

    I would not go from running 7 miles to attempting a marathon. I would start out doing some 10ks, 15ks and 10 milers. Then go for a half and work up from there. If you do too much too soon you increase your risk for injury.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,396
    Riverrunner wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    the doc who "fixed" my meniscus says I'll never run again. :problem:

    Sorry to hear that. Did you get a 2nd opinion from a sports doctor by chance?
    no 2nd opinion but my physical therapist said I could run.....if I wanted to trash my knee again :roll: I'm basically bone on bone with half a meniscus. I'm doing a lot of stationary biking....I guess it is possible to regenerate cartilage.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    Riverrunner wrote:
    Google Marathon training plans for a good basic plan. Then tweek it to meet your schedule.

    I would not go from running 7 miles to attempting a marathon. I would start out doing some 10ks, 15ks and 10 milers. Then go for a half and work up from there. If you do too much too soon you increase your risk for injury.

    yeah, I think I should just forget about it! I have a nice "situation" goin and running long distances would deflate some of my muscle. :D

    I will try one of those warrior obstacle courses this year though. And I might just go out and run a half marathon! Screw it... if I can run 7 miles without problems then what is another 6.1???
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    imalive wrote:
    Riverrunner wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    the doc who "fixed" my meniscus says I'll never run again. :problem:

    Sorry to hear that. Did you get a 2nd opinion from a sports doctor by chance?
    no 2nd opinion but my physical therapist said I could run.....if I wanted to trash my knee again :roll: I'm basically bone on bone with half a meniscus. I'm doing a lot of stationary biking....I guess it is possible to regenerate cartilage.

    I don't have knee problems so I'm not well informed on this issue, but I know a couple of people who have had knee problems and something was put in their knee from a cadaver. It's been a while, but I was thinking it had something to do with the bone on bone issue. I think it is a fairly common procedure now - taking something from a cadaver for knee problems - but I don't know if it is for your type of knee problem.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,389
    I just signed up for the Marine Corp Marathon. I don't run much even though I think about it every day.

    I am a big believer in Put One Foot In Front of the Other, and Soon You'll be Walking Out the Door. I've read many books on running, and I expect to go at this methodically and logically. I've signed up for many races that I never ran so I'm not wedded to the idea of a race. I know life goes on. However, this has been a great year for lifestyle changes, and I think I'm in a good place to try it.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,862
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    I just signed up for the Marine Corp Marathon. I don't run much even though I think about it every day.

    I am a big believer in Put One Foot In Front of the Other, and Soon You'll be Walking Out the Door. I've read many books on running, and I expect to go at this methodically and logically. I've signed up for many races that I never ran so I'm not wedded to the idea of a race. I know life goes on. However, this has been a great year for lifestyle changes, and I think I'm in a good place to try it.


    this is your best chance:
    http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marat ... 1570281823

    this is a written version of a course at (Iowa State?). They have had over 200 people, most of whom have never run before take this class. They give them this same program as well as prep the mind. They have had all but 1 person (who I think was dumb and dehydrated) finish their first marathon.

    It is a good read and will get you through if you are serious. It will prep your body and mind.
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    anyone else run/workout 5+ times a week AND smoke?

    What is wrong with me??? :lol:
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    he still stands wrote:
    anyone else run/workout 5+ times a week AND smoke?

    What is wrong with me??? :lol:

    I have to say.... I don't know a single runner that smokes.... and I know a lot of runners. : )
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi

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