Should I run a 1/2 on Saturday.

[scoolover]

The farthest that I have run since Disney is probably 5 miles a few times. I am thinking of running a local 1/2 on Saturday. I know that I won't run it fast and I will take my walk breaks but I guess I just need a push. What do you think?

 

[syko]

Yes, you would not have lost your conditioning in such a short time, and it might give you the incentive to start running again more frequently.

 

[scoolover]

Yes, you would not have lost your conditioning in such a short time, and it might give you the incentive to start running again more frequently.

I should have been more clear in the fact that run 3-4 times a week just not more than 3-4 miles. That is a pretty good push though. I am starting to lean to doing it.

More push please!

 

[deekaypee]

You still looking for a little push? There you go!

Seriously, you've been running regularly and you have realistic expectations for what you'd need to do to finish. Besides, you're already leaning toward it, so wouldn't you wonder what you could have done if you choose not to. There's probably some statement in here about "Better to have run and stopped than to to have run at all...." Oh, yeah, there is. DLF>DNF>DNS!

Go for it. You know we'll all be here cheering you on!

 

[Kira G.]

Scott,

Three words:

GO FOR IT!

Seriously though, unless you think you would hurt yourself, given your level of fitness there's no reason not to do it.

Oh, and have fun!

 

[Kristi1357]

Do it, Scott!

 

[windwalker]

Have you been following my blog? I have a theory that is proving to be accurate. Training for the distance can be done with shorter runs/walks if you combine activities. Like a 5 mile walk/run then pushing your mower for a couple of hours. Or a 10 miler followed by doing your marketing and or house chores. If you keep moving instead of heading for the recliner when you finish training you build more endurance for the longer races.

Training Panda

 

[lil mermaid]

I think you should do it, too!

 

[scoolover]

Have you been following my blog? I have a theory that is proving to be accurate. Training for the distance can be done with shorter runs/walks if you combine activities. Like a 5 mile walk/run then pushing your mower for a couple of hours. Or a 10 miler followed by doing your marketing and or house chores. If you keep moving instead of heading for the recliner when you finish training you build more endurance for the longer races.

Training Panda

So building 10 feet of rock wall after finishing a 5 miler counts. That works for me. Actually, except for the runnning, I have been kind of lazy this winter. Oh well, I'll do it anyway.

 

[JustSmile]

Scott, I say, Go for it! You'll do great.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Go for it Scott! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Yay for you! I can't wait to hear how you enjoyed doing this!

 

[scoolover]

Keep in mind that I finished less than an hour ago so my perception may be skewed a bit.

It was awful. First of all, it was about 32 begrees with wind gusting into the 20's. Secondly, as soon as I got off the exit, I noticed that it started and ended up hill. It was the hardest race course I have ever run! There were 4 hills that were insane! The third, thing was my conditioning. It wasn't awful but it wasn't good either. Those three things made for a tough 2.5 hours.

If you asked me two hours ago (about mile 8), I would have told you that I quit running forever. Now, I am only quitting anything over 10K.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. almost DLF beats DNS any day.

 

[jbucci]

Congrats on doing the race, sorry it was so tough.

 

[Sandy321]

Congrats on finishing -

and can I just say running in the cold is nutz!!

 

[getnthinr]

I have one thing to say (from personal experience): sometimes the worst races make the best stories -- now you've got a great base for a terrific story!

Congratulations!

 

[Cindylou]

Nice job Scott on finishing such a tough race.

Cindy

 

[timmac]

If you asked me two hours ago (about mile 8), I would have told you that I quit running forever. Now, I am only quitting anything over 10K.

Now we need to give you more encouragement than ever... so that by this time next week, you tell us when you're signing up for your first full marathon.

Congrats on finishing the race, a finish is a finish!

 

[deekaypee]

Scott,

I just wanted to say congratulations! I know it was a hard race for you, but you did it. You went out there in less-than-ideal conditions and conditioning, and you completed it. And as Wendy says, you have the fodder for a great story! How many people complete a 1/2, let alone one that features gusts of wind and hills as enticements?

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Keep in mind that I finished less than an hour ago so my perception may be skewed a bit.

It was awful. First of all, it was about 32 degrees with wind gusting into the 20's. Secondly, as soon as I got off the exit, I noticed that it started and ended up hill. It was the hardest race course I have ever run! There were 4 hills that were insane! The third, thing was my conditioning. It wasn't awful but it wasn't good either. Those three things made for a tough 2.5 hours.

If you asked me two hours ago (about mile 8), I would have told you that I quit running forever. Now, I am only quitting anything over 10K.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. almost DLF beats DNS any day.

You did great! I am so proud of you for getting it done in those conditions. Sorry it was so tough for you. Your time was flying to me. I would be at it for another hour on a good day.

Way to go!