Official 2011 Princess Half Marathon Thread - Link to new thread Post 3703!

[Cripey]

You don't need to be in shape to walk 13 miles. Put one foot in front of the other. You might not be fast, but you'll complete the distance without dying. Anyone can walk that far.

After reading posts here daily about how hard most of us are working and struggling to train for this half marathon...which includes alot of walking for alot of people...you have to know that a comment like that feels like a slap in the face and very discouraging. In my opinion, if "anyone" could walk that far (in the time alotted for a half marathon, of course) then everyone would have medals and accomplishing a goal like that wouldn't hold as much weight as it clearly does with so many people. The fact is, it IS a big deal and not ANYONE can do it, and I think many of us have days where we think we might not be able to do it either...that's why we come here...for encouragement and advice that will keep us going. Comments like that don't help.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

After reading posts here daily about how hard most of us are working and struggling to train for this half marathon...which includes alot of walking for alot of people...you have to know that a comment like that feels like a slap in the face and very discouraging. In my opinion, if "anyone" could walk that far (in the time alotted for a half marathon, of course) then everyone would have medals and accomplishing a goal like that wouldn't hold as much weight as it clearly does with so many people. The fact is, it IS a big deal and not ANYONE can do it, and I think many of us have days where we think we might not be able to do it either...that's why we come here...for encouragement and advice that will keep us going. Comments like that don't help.

I am sorry if you took it the wrong way. Honestly. I meant that to be encouraging.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

when is everyone's next non-half marathon disney vacation?

i'm excited to say i'll be down there in 23 days! woot woot! we're going sept. 19-26 and staying at BCV (our first trip as DVC owners!) i can't wait. the week before is my first 5k (in central park!)

definitely bringing my running shoes down there - i really hope i use them!!

Our's is December 4-12 this year!!! Woot!

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

I ran my first 5K yesterday. Running-wise, it went pretty well.
Unfortunately, not knowing the route caused a number of problems. First, we had to keep stopping and asking for directions, which messed up the pace quite a bit. Second, I'm sorry to report we didn't run the whole 5K. The Nike+ put our final distance at 4.3 km, which disappointed me quite a bit because I feel like I haven't run a 5K race yet. We did, however, run down the rather steep hill approaching the finish twice and ran up it once! So that felt pretty good.

Congrats on your first 5k! I am glad you were not too discouraged by the apparent lack of organization.

things i'm nervous about: my long run so far has only been 4 miles. well, the 2 and 3 miles i've been doing during the week have been hard! doesn't really seem like they are getting easier. how am i going to triple my mileage??

I feel this way sometimes too. The key for me was to stick with it. My longest run has still only been 5 miles, but Tuesday is suppose to be 6 and they have finally started getting easier for me. I am on week 6 of M4M and it has just now started getting easier for me. I know it isn’t much help but my best advice is to trust in the process.

You should also try to run in the rain, if it's not thundering and/or lightening. You never know what conditions will be like on race morning, and it's great to have practice in all types of weather.

I love to run in the rain! Just a light drizzle is my ideal running conditions.

I wear my trusty Garmin Forerunner 305 every time I run. Its the best piece of running equipment (other than shoes) I own. Love it!

I am considering getting on of these for Christmas, does it do intervals? Could I use it to alert me to my run/walk interval changes? Right now I am using my Nike+ for my mileage and pace and I have a Timex Ironman watch for my intervals. If I could go back to just 1 watch I wouldn’t mind how big the Garmin is.

Laurie's running and blogging has inspired me! I started a blog last night and I plan on using it as a way to keep myself in check.

i hope some people will read it. but even if it's just my husband reading it then i'll know i need to update it. and i don't want to update it by saying, "meh, didn't run today. i'm lazy."

tiarathon.blogspot.com - nothing special yet. like my running, it's a work in progress

I’m going to go check out your blog! I started one a few weeks ago, for the same reason, but I haven’t updated it in a week or so because my desktop crashed and had to be sent out for a diagnostic so I am using my 4 y/o laptop that is very s-l-o-w

I just booked Animal Kingdom Lodge on-line and am very excited about that too
Once I complete C25K I'm going to do the Run/Walk training plan from Marathoning for Mortals. What a great book!
Good luck to everyone with their training - and toes! LOL.

I am doing M4M run/walk and it has been a really good program for me. I am on week 6 right now and I haven’t had any issues with it and upping my mileage has gone better then I had expected it to.

My best run ever, was in the rain. It was a gentle rain, and it cooled me down, loved it.

I love running in the rain too! My 5 mile run yesterday went very well, but before that my best runs ever were all in the rain. I actually wish we would get some more rain so I can run in it.

Wow, it's great to read everyone's progress! I did 6 miles on Sunday, 1/2 way to the 1/2

I am doing 6 Tuesday and I am looking at it the same way as you. Although I think I am more looking forward to my 7 mile run in 2 or 3 weeks because then I will be OVER half way there.

room317 - slow 10 miles? lol! i'd love to be as slow as you! hehe. good job! be careful running downtown as it gets dark! (says the chick from the bronx)

Seriously, me too. 10 min/mil is my goal, but I don’t think I see it happening before the Princess.

The humidity was gone this morning on my 30 min run....HOORAH! I am so sick of the summer weather.
So excited DH brought up the race last night and we talked about options of 1. me going alone with a friend from up north; 2. us going as a family; 3. Going with my DD who will be 4 but needing someone to watch her during the race if he doesn't go. I just need to book someplace now and sign up! I was wondering this week if it would happen, but looking like it will yippee! Now to just stay healthy and train smart!

Woo Hoo!! Happy trip planning
I agree on the summer weather. I am so ready for fall; it is all I keep talking about.

I never do anything alone, I don't even get to go potty alone.
I am with my kids or at work. or I am working from home with my kids.
Even when I run, my other DD is with me on her bike or I am on the treadmill.
Today I did 2.5 mile walk pushing DD who's 3 in the stroller (not a jogging stroller)

Again, I can't lie and not say that this is TOTALY out of my comfort zone. But I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO Looking forward to it.

6 months from today til I am there!!

This is me too. DS is 15 months old and I have never been away from him for more then 3 to 4 hours. I kind of think it might be nice to go solo but I am bringing my mom along as my crutch. Plus she has expressed some interest in running it with me in 2012 so I want her to see it and hopefully seal the deal.

I was wondering what you use to put the chocolate flavor in the milk? I like Ovaltine but is that ok? My favorite post workout snack is an apple with peanut butter spread on it.

I use Hershey’s dark chocolate syrup. I am sure it is not the best choice but I just can’t go back to milk chocolate after going to the dark side.

I just started reading Marathoning for Mortals and am really enjoying it. I feel like I have learned so much, and I'm not even to the midway point yet.

I have a question though. The author suggests that you shouldn't plan on running your first half or full marathon until you have been walking for a year and training for 6 months. What are your thoughts?

I just started training/walking-jogging in early June. If I had to wait 1.5 years until my first half marathon then I don't think I would ever make it. The main thing that keeps me going is imaging crossing the finish line in Feb! My goal is not to finish in any sort of timeframe - I just want to finish!

I agree with what everyone else has said. To be honest that was the one thing that kind of put me off about the book. I have been running for about 9 months now, with a 1 month break in there, and I am on week 6 of the run/walk program and it has gone really well for me. I think as long as you take it slow and know your body’s limits you should be fine. Also the programs are like 14 weeks (at least the one I am doing is) and you have 6 months to train so you have plenty of time to take it slow and still build up your mileage enough.

Where do you keep your arms when running? A friend told me to keep my arms up high near my rib cage (near my girls ). She said something about it helping my breathing. It seems to tight to me. I see many runners with their arms lower down near their hips. That seems like a better spot for me - my shoulders are not as tense. Does it make a difference? Which is "better"?

Mine are usually about waist to hip height. That is where they naturally go but I honestly haven‘t paid that close of attention. I guess I will have to look for that during tomorrow's run.

I started this past June and after my Disney 5K on Oct 2, I will be starting the M4M plan. I'm trying to be smart about my training so as not to get injured, but I need the Princess to use as my "carrot" after the 5K so I don't slack off! One thing I'm thinking I'll do is instead of training to run the half marathon, I'll train for the run/walk or maybe even the walk/run. If I crawl the whole darn thing it would be more than I've ever done in my life!!

I need the race as my “carrot” too. I am doing the run/walk program and I have been really enjoying it. So far, for me, it has been very doable.

I might be able to walk 13 miles in a day, but I certainly couldn't do it without being swept at this point for the Princess half.

ITA. I was walking with my sister a few months ago and we walks 6.something miles no problem, but at a 17 to 18 min/mil. So while I may be able to go out and walk it Disney would certainly be dragging my butt off the course.

Sorry I have been a bit MIA. Like I said somewhere up there my desktop crashed on me, plus the 3 girls started school this week so we are still adjust to all of that.

I did my 5 mile run yesterday and I cut 40 sec/mil off my previous 5 mile pace. The best part was I could have kept on going. Tuesday will be 6 miles and I am hoping that goes just as well.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I'm 35 and FAT also, but I am a 15 m/m pace

 

[disneyaway]

I'm 35 and FAT also, but I am a 15 m/m pace

Me too! Although with all of this walk/running, I am getting a lot of comments about how I look like I am losing a ton of weight. The scale isn't changing that fast, but maybe it's helping me lose inches?

Whatever, I will take what I can get!

I will have to try the chocolate milk route. My trainer is having me use syntha-6 post workouts with him ( I do weights with him) and after my long run at least. It's yummy but a little pricey, although I found in cheapest on Amazon. I tend to count that as my breakfast as well. But maybe I will try the chocolate milk

 

[cewait]

Thanks for the info Coach.
My long run was 62 mins. And I did notice that I was starting to get very hungry. (I to do not eat before an early morning run) So I had come gatoraid during my run.

I have 1 more question..ok, maybe 2 more..
At the store today I found Gatoraid Prime Pre Game Fuel its in a 4oz pouch.
Can you tell me more about that?


I have read alot about chocolate milk for after a run. I just want to make sure I have this right. I am to drink a glass of chocolate milk after a run before I shower or eat? And that helps you not eat as much? Recover Faster?

Thanks Everyone for all your advise.


Oh, and about going without DD's. We are going to take them in the fall 2012. I know I will be sad at first to walk down main street without my girls. But as scary as it is. This is for me and only me, and I have to do it for myself. I have to know if I can. (right now I am not so sure)
My girls know that their trip will be when my little one is 5 and that this is mommy's trip and mommy will be bring home TONS for princess gifts.

I was wondering what you use to put the chocolate flavor in the milk? I like Ovaltine but is that ok? My favorite post workout snack is an apple with peanut butter spread on it.

Prime Pre-game Fuel is a pre-workout drink aimed at getting CHO (carbs) into the system pre-effort. The difference between this and a ‘during run’ sport drink is a healthy dose of Vitamin B. Vit B is an energy booster that will make you ‘feel’ better but will also enhance performance just a bit before it depletes in the blood stream. Every wander how 5-hour energy drink can provide 5 hours of energy with only 4 Kcal???? Vitamin B.

Recovery Drinks will help recover faster. The protein from the drink needs to be in muscle before the end of the first post exercise hour. Therefore, I would suggest the drink before the shower. The really high level synopsis of what happens… Muscle cells are looking for nutrition from the workout. In real simple terms they are craving proteins to knit and repair injured cell material. The 4:1 carb-Protein ratio of the recovery drink works by – the carbs create an insulin spike causing the ingredients in the gut to bypass the liver and the proteins hit the bloodsteam quickly. This helps the muscle feed and recover. If you miss the hour window the drink must process normally and the protein does not hit the cells for a while. During this time the cells remain ‘hungry’ and look for the only available source of protein (food) – the cell fiber itself. In essence you are undoing some of the potential benefit of the work you just did.

Yes most commercial name brand mixes will work.

I used to go to WDW about once or twice a year for a solo trip. I really enjoyed it. When I travel with other people, I have a tendency to get a little hung up on making sure they're enjoying themselves and end up skipping some things I want to do. The joy of solo trips is that you get to do everything *you* want to do and never have to do something just because someone else wants to do it. I also have a tendency to be almost bizarrely friendly (even by Midwestern standards), so I rarely feel truly alone at WDW. The cast members seem to love friendly guests and I've gotten some great tips just because I stopped to chat with a CM. Last year, I was taught how to play Mancala by an AKL Villas CM from Johannesburg just because I stopped to talk with her about the animals on the savanna. It probably helps that I'm very comfortable being alone. There is a lot of great advice on the Adults and Solo board here at the DIS. The biggest stumbling block for most people is the prospect of dining alone. For me, it's that I don't have someone to hold my spot if I claim a spot for Illuminations, Wishes or Fantasmic and suddenly realize that I need a bio break!

I have an office in the area so I am at WDW 6-10 times a year. Fun but sad. I have a rule that I only visit parks and areas that I would only enjoy or are food sources. i.e. I will head to Epcot for the roast duck in mexico. The sad thing is that I know several folks since I am there a lot.. It is confusing to my DW when I stop to talk with a cast member on Main.

I just started reading Marathoning for Mortals and am really enjoying it. I feel like I have learned so much, and I'm not even to the midway point yet.

I have a question though. The author suggests that you shouldn't plan on running your first half or full marathon until you have been walking for a year and training for 6 months. What are your thoughts?

I just started training/walking-jogging in early June. If I had to wait 1.5 years until my first half marathon then I don't think I would ever make it. The main thing that keeps me going is imaging crossing the finish line in Feb! My goal is not to finish in any sort of timeframe - I just want to finish!

Ideally, I would agree with John. Seriously, you really should have a base before starting a program. Must you have this base? No. I think it a little conservative in the fact that I know everyone who follows his training plan will get to the line. I just think you run a greater risk of injury without the base. Again….do not sweat the issue and charge on soon to be princess.

Where do you keep your arms when running? A friend told me to keep my arms up high near my rib cage (near my girls ). She said something about it helping my breathing. It seems to tight to me. I see many runners with their arms lower down near their hips. That seems like a better spot for me - my shoulders are not as tense. Does it make a difference? Which is "better"?

The conventional wisdom is to keep em low along the waist line. Work on this. Start by straightening your arms and shaking them out loose from the shoulders while taking a really deep and cleansing breath in a run. Look at where your hands are located once you start swinging again. Chances are you are then running with your elbows at about a 90 degree angle. Maybe a little more open maybe a little less. I think more important in running is to keep your hands loose and relaxed and your shoulders pulled back to open your chest. Head held high and think smile (don’t have to smile just think it). Arms should make a front to back motion not across the front of your body. Note a little crossing is normal but I see runners whose hand could meet at the centerline of the body.

Also, every little while make sure to shake your arms out. It will loosen the tension and help with breathing. Note as you start to tense up the hands will come up and the elbow angle shorten. This is a sign it is time to shake them out.

Any suggestions for a post run recovery drink for us lactose intolerant people?

I would like to know this too! I am allergic to milk & I am not crazy about soy drinks.

Try food. Nothing says it has to be milk. An apple with a dob of peanut butter works well. If pre-dinner run a small salad with a piece of grilled chicken is a great choice.

How do you get back into your miles after taking a short break? i last ran 3 miles on saturday and my knees and shins were really hurting after ( i think there was something off with the treadmill). So i havent done anything too aerobic since then. i am planning on doing weights and the elliptical tomorrow since i feel so much better. i am supposed to do 4 miles on saturday. is it ok for me to do it if i havet done any running in a week?

First, look at your shoes – if they are old, above 250-300 miles you should think “time to get a new pair” If not old then look at how you modifiy your stride on the mill. Chances you are overstriding a bit.

Next – if you miss a week of running take it a little easy on this weekend’s 4 mile run. Chances are that you will do fine but may need to speed adjust downward to compensate for legs. Trust that you have not lost much if any fitness in the 6 days of non running – especially if you have not undulged in any eating or drinking binges.

I am going to utterly disagree here. If you are already in decent shape, you might be able to walk 13.1 miles at a 16mm pace tomorrow. Maybe.

I can't say I know much about you, and please correct me if I am wrong, but you appear to be both young and in shape, and to not have struggled much with weight or exercise in your life so far.

However, not everyone is in great shape. I am relatively young (34) and mostly healthy, but for one thing... I was too overweight (40-60lbs) when I started this journey to do more than 2 miles at an 18mm pace without having to stop. Extra weight makes a huge difference in how fast you can go and how much your body will take.

I have also known a few people that got swept or were close, even after training.

5K is possible with no training but I wouldn't advice anyone to do a half without at least going 10 miles once at a pace 2mm slower than race pace.

After reading posts here daily about how hard most of us are working and struggling to train for this half marathon...which includes alot of walking for alot of people...you have to know that a comment like that feels like a slap in the face and very discouraging. In my opinion, if "anyone" could walk that far (in the time alotted for a half marathon, of course) then everyone would have medals and accomplishing a goal like that wouldn't hold as much weight as it clearly does with so many people. The fact is, it IS a big deal and not ANYONE can do it, and I think many of us have days where we think we might not be able to do it either...that's why we come here...for encouragement and advice that will keep us going. Comments like that don't help.

The “you can walk 13 tomorrow” is from someone who has never walked 13. My brother used to tell me that all the time….. Funny he never has.

Just let it slide. Look ladies, coach here. You really need to train. The vast majority of Americans simply cannot go out the door and run/walk/crawl/cycle 13 miles in an event. Some can but most are not going to be able to get through it.

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

 

[haleofafamily]

Ideally, I would agree with John. Seriously, you really should have a base before starting a program. Must you have this base? No. I think it a little conservative in the fact that I know everyone who follows his training plan will get to the line. I just think you run a greater risk of injury without the base. Again….do not sweat the issue and charge on soon to be princess

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

We are beyond honored to have you! Thanks so much for all your advice and encouragement. I love knowing that I can come here and ask a question and benefit from your experience and wisdom!

The women in my family never been into exercising, but since I started training and sharing my journey with them they have started to make changes as well. My sister and sister-in-law are now running and training for a half marathon. My mom has started water jogging. It has been so exciting (and emotional) to do this together (even though we are hundreds of miles apart)!

 

[swim-mom]

Prime Pre-game Fuel is a pre-workout drink aimed at getting CHO (carbs) into the system pre-effort. The difference between this and a ‘during run’ sport drink is a healthy dose of Vitamin B. Vit B is an energy booster that will make you ‘feel’ better but will also enhance performance just a bit before it depletes in the blood stream. Every wander how 5-hour energy drink can provide 5 hours of energy with only 4 Kcal???? Vitamin B.

Recovery Drinks will help recover faster. The protein from the drink needs to be in muscle before the end of the first post exercise hour. Therefore, I would suggest the drink before the shower. The really high level synopsis of what happens… Muscle cells are looking for nutrition from the workout. In real simple terms they are craving proteins to knit and repair injured cell material. The 4:1 carb-Protein ratio of the recovery drink works by – the carbs create an insulin spike causing the ingredients in the gut to bypass the liver and the proteins hit the bloodsteam quickly. This helps the muscle feed and recover. If you miss the hour window the drink must process normally and the protein does not hit the cells for a while. During this time the cells remain ‘hungry’ and look for the only available source of protein (food) – the cell fiber itself. In essence you are undoing some of the potential benefit of the work you just did.

Yes most commercial name brand mixes will work.


I have an office in the area so I am at WDW 6-10 times a year. Fun but sad. I have a rule that I only visit parks and areas that I would only enjoy or are food sources. i.e. I will head to Epcot for the roast duck in mexico. The sad thing is that I know several folks since I am there a lot.. It is confusing to my DW when I stop to talk with a cast member on Main.

Ideally, I would agree with John. Seriously, you really should have a base before starting a program. Must you have this base? No. I think it a little conservative in the fact that I know everyone who follows his training plan will get to the line. I just think you run a greater risk of injury without the base. Again….do not sweat the issue and charge on soon to be princess.

The conventional wisdom is to keep em low along the waist line. Work on this. Start by straightening your arms and shaking them out loose from the shoulders while taking a really deep and cleansing breath in a run. Look at where your hands are located once you start swinging again. Chances are you are then running with your elbows at about a 90 degree angle. Maybe a little more open maybe a little less. I think more important in running is to keep your hands loose and relaxed and your shoulders pulled back to open your chest. Head held high and think smile (don’t have to smile just think it). Arms should make a front to back motion not across the front of your body. Note a little crossing is normal but I see runners whose hand could meet at the centerline of the body.

Also, every little while make sure to shake your arms out. It will loosen the tension and help with breathing. Note as you start to tense up the hands will come up and the elbow angle shorten. This is a sign it is time to shake them out.



Try food. Nothing says it has to be milk. An apple with a dob of peanut butter works well. If pre-dinner run a small salad with a piece of grilled chicken is a great choice.

First, look at your shoes – if they are old, above 250-300 miles you should think “time to get a new pair” If not old then look at how you modifiy your stride on the mill. Chances you are overstriding a bit.

Next – if you miss a week of running take it a little easy on this weekend’s 4 mile run. Chances are that you will do fine but may need to speed adjust downward to compensate for legs. Trust that you have not lost much if any fitness in the 6 days of non running – especially if you have not undulged in any eating or drinking binges.





The “you can walk 13 tomorrow” is from someone who has never walked 13. My brother used to tell me that all the time….. Funny he never has.

Just let it slide. Look ladies, coach here. You really need to train. The vast majority of Americans simply cannot go out the door and run/walk/crawl/cycle 13 miles in an event. Some can but most are not going to be able to get through it.

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

You are the PERFECT little bit of sunshine I needed tonight, as I have to get back on the plan and run 3 tonight as I have not run in a week due to being sick

Off I go

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Coach,
I take a b12 everyday (I have 2 little girls I need to keep up with)
With that siaid I take it mid day about 3pm ish. Would using the Pre Fuel be in the morning be too much? Do you drink it on am empty stomach?

Thank you for all your help!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

you're the man, coach. thanks!

 

[tmanaster]

when is everyone's next non-half marathon disney vacation?

i'm excited to say i'll be down there in 23 days! woot woot! we're going sept. 19-26 and staying at BCV (our first trip as DVC owners!) i can't wait. the week before is my first 5k (in central park!)

definitely bringing my running shoes down there - i really hope i use them!!

We are going November 27th-December 4th and staying at POP. Can't wait!!!

 

[Cripey]

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

You know, that's so true! My BF started working with a trainer close to 2 years ago and during that time decided he wanted to do a half marathon...not to mention lost close to 70 pounds! He's completing this 3rd next weekend at DL (and is expected to shatter his personal record and go under 2 hours!!) and will then start to train for the Houston Full Marathon. I watched his transformation during this time and also decided to join in the classes with his trainer and of course as a result have since decided to do my first half marathon with her help. I also just found out yesterday that 2 others in our training class are signing up for an endurance event in November...and even my mom has started a walking routine every morning! I have no doubt that we've all influenced each other and it's only a matter of time before the "newbies" in my training classes get the itch to push themselves to do an event as well.

 

[MeredithRX]

The “you can walk 13 tomorrow” is from someone who has never walked 13. My brother used to tell me that all the time….. Funny he never has.

Just let it slide. Look ladies, coach here. You really need to train. The vast majority of Americans simply cannot go out the door and run/walk/crawl/cycle 13 miles in an event. Some can but most are not going to be able to get through it.

I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

OK, just let me say, perhaps it's hormonal or overly sentimental, but this literally made me tear up sitting here at my desk. I will admit, I was ignoring some other comments made only because they were subconsciously making me feel badly. I may be as slow as humanly possible, but I've been working awfully hard for the past 6 months in the hope that I COULD finish 13+ miles and not be swept. The jury is still out on whether or not I'll be swept, but I'm finally starting to feel comfortable with the fact that 13 miles will be OK.

Speaking as someone who has never been athletic and has pesky MS to deal with, I know that I'm not in the 'vast majority' that was mentioned before. But, it was discouraging nonetheless, even though I didn't truly take it seriously.

Anyway...enough rambling on. Thank you Coach for your encouragement. It truly means a lot to this girl anyway...

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

The “you can walk 13 tomorrow” is from someone who has never walked 13. My brother used to tell me that all the time….. Funny he never has.

Just let it slide. Look ladies, coach here. You really need to train. The vast majority of Americans simply cannot go out the door and run/walk/crawl/cycle 13 miles in an event. Some can but most are not going to be able to get through it.

I am proud of each and every one of you and your efforts. You are each doing something that is healthy and whether you know or can see it YOU are influencing someone in your sphere of influence to dust off the shoes and try something. Keep looking around and you may see a really red-faced out of shape person on the trail one day and think, “I know her from…” Good chance that is the result of the hard work you are doing today. I trust that each of you are actively training either to create a great base or have started a build up to the race. Hold you head high and just keep trucking!

OH, I am also very honored to be a part of YOUR kingdom.

Coach, thank you so much for saying this and I feel so lucky to have you as another GREAT source of important information. First and foremost I want to remain injury free while enjoying the fruits of my hard work. I had a SOLID one year base of running under my belt before even considering a HM. With that saud, I still ended up with the physical therapist twice but I learned so much from her.

13.1 miles is a long distance, folks, and NO ONE can safely accomplish this without risking serious injury. yes, they MAY be able to do it but I guarantee you they will have some kind of injury from it.

THANK YOU, COACH!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

The “you can walk 13 tomorrow” is from someone who has never walked 13. My brother used to tell me that all the time….. Funny he never has.

I had already apologized, so there was no need to attack me. And it's not even true. I have walked 13 miles before. Anyone can do it.

 

[cewait]

Coach,
I take a b12 everyday (I have 2 little girls I need to keep up with)
With that siaid I take it mid day about 3pm ish. Would using the Pre Fuel be in the morning be too much? Do you drink it on am empty stomach?

Thank you for all your help!

I would not use pre-fuel without following up with a workout. Too many carbs not enough other stuff. As far as the B's, the Pre-Fuel has about 25% of the RDA for Niacin and B6. B12 is a slightly different B so you should be ok. If you have any serious doubts a double check with a pharmacist or doc could be warranted.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Speaking as someone who has never been athletic and has pesky MS to deal with, I know that I'm not in the 'vast majority' that was mentioned before. But, it was discouraging nonetheless, even though I didn't truly take it seriously.

Anyway...enough rambling on. Thank you Coach for your encouragement. It truly means a lot to this girl anyway...

Our DDIL has MS also and now she has the running bug that she caught from me. I am so proud of both of you at sneering MS right in the face and telling it that it will NOT stop you from your dreams. You RAWK!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I had already apologized, so there was no need to attack me. And it's not even true. I have walked 13 miles before. Anyone can do it.

I'm sorry but you have a funny way of showing that you apologized.

 

[MeredithRX]

Our DDIL has MS also and now she has the running bug that she caught from me. I am so proud of both of you at sneering MS right in the face and telling it that it will NOT stop you from your dreams. You RAWK!

Thanks Laurie! Congrats to your DDIL too!

I've decided that I have to think of it just like I do my extremely bad eyesight. I've got it, there's nothing I can do about it, I'll fix it the best I can, and then I'll keep doing whatever it is I set out to do. It might slow me down, but it sure as heck isn't going to stop me! (Not today anyway )