It certainly was the source of my knee problem (patella tendinitis). It wasn't until my physical therapist noticed how weak my hamstrings were that we solved it. It didn't even take that much strengthening once we did.I think that many knee problems that runners endure are a result of an imbalance in the quads and the hammies.
This is awesome, Traut. I'm not over here too often in this thread - but count me in!
Anybody got Sass's bib number for White Rock? Trying to follow her - their website isn't too friendly.
I love you. Sniff.What race is he going to do? I want to run with Fris!
Boo. My niece is getting married in Illinois Labor Day. But we should set up a run Bash weekend (or try to again).I love you. Sniff.
Around Cape Ann 25K next Labor Day.
If the weather is good, we'll head to the beach after the race, and I'll teach anyone who shows up to surf (after 5) if they have the legs and haven't imbibed too much. If the weather is not beachy, we'll head to a local bar and talk about the chances of the new Mexican guy winning an MVP.
Part of it is you haven't yet built up a base of running mileage. It's going to hurt. You will get sore. If you're having trouble getting past 2 or 3 miles, try taking walk breaks at regular intervals throughout the run. For example, you could try to do 4 miles next time, but with intervals of 8 minutes running/2 minutes walking.Yeah, so I'm in. I'd like to get up to 10k by March, then a half by next fall.
My biggest problem is pacing. I don't know how to not run fast, and my breathing isn't regular. I have no idea what I'm doing on those fronts. I just go out and start running and then I get tired after 2 miles, and stop around 3 miles. I usually have the cardio to keep going, but my legs get pretty sore. I do stretch hammies, shins, quads, Achilles.
If you're running in the dark make sure to wear stuff that's reflective. I got one of these vests on ebay for $6. It's a similar type to what police/contstruction workers/etc use and works much better than the more expensive ones that you might find at a sporting goods store.Also, some cold weather running advice would be helpful.
You absolutely can, especially with the base you're working with. I used Hal Higdon's novice plan for my first half (though he's since modified it), and that's 12 weeks. You sound like you could jump in around Week 5 if you had to.I've got a question. I am tempted to try a half marathon. I think I am ready for it. I have been running all summer, I run about 12-15 miles a week now. I have finished runs as far as 6 miles. I think I am ready for this.
But I am getting married next fall, so its a bad time for me to have to be concentrating on training and putting the time in. So I have been eyeing the Boston Run to Remember half at the end of May 2011. I know the challenge Traut mentioned a run in the fall, but is the end of May too aggressive? Can you get yourself ready for a half marathon in 12-15 weeks? If this seems reasonable then I want to commit.
This is pretty much my situation. I'm relatively active, but the one thing I've never been able to do is run, so I'm extremely afraid that I'm going to try running and absolutely flame out.I'd *love* to join the fundraising effort, but am skeptical that I'll be ready to run 13 miles in October when I can't credibly run a MILE yet. Thoughts?
The keys are 1. Having a big goal 2. Getting a training program 3. Executing the training program. I went from inactive to 26.2 in a year. The key is builing slowly and properly. Join us. You won't regret it.This is pretty much my situation. I'm relatively active, but the one thing I've never been able to do is run, so I'm extremely afraid that I'm going to try running and absolutely flame out.
For what it's worth, I got as far as your time and my eyes bugged out and I thought, this guy should go for a BQ. And then I read that you're 40 and only need a 3:20 (I need 3:10), so I'd say that it's far more likely that you could BQ next year than I could. My half PR is 1:45.Training went great and I ran my half on 11/14 in 1:34:04 and felt strong throughout. Since then I have been sticking to my pre-half mileage, but thinking a lot about whether I could pull off a BQ (I am 40), which I never would have thought a year or two ago.
1. You can run a BQ;Traut's challenge: The goal of a race early next fall could work for trying to do a qualifying time, assume some of the ones Traut mentioned would fit well. My one (hopefully not too) douche-y caveat: my wife had asked me about doing a fundraiser when I decided to do the half-marathon and I told her what I still feel - running is the one thing I do that is just for me. Not complaining, I have a great if stressful job and a busy family and do volunteering and donating in other places, but running is my "other thing" and I would like to continue to enjoy doing it without feeling guilty that I am not out asking people for money. I do think the camaraderie of the group would help me train and I would commit to write a check for $500 to the Jimmy Fund at the appropriate time, but if others think that is counter to the spirit of this effort, then I will bow out.
Good luck to all the runners
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing."The voice in your head, that says "you can't do it" will be crushed when you do it.
Win my HM PR is 1:35 from Feb 08 and I ran my marathon PR of 3:19 in Oct '08. I used the Pete Pftizinger 55 mile/24 week plan over the summer of '08 to run that PR. This summer I used Jack Daniels' plan to run 3:20 get my BQ. This was after taking all winter off because of a stress fracture in my hip. You've got a great base already so at 40 you are in a great position to get a BQ.Traut, this is a wonderful project. Three notes from me:
1) The quick running background: I have run on and off for years, did some 5/10K races here and there, dropped into the discussion in this thread occasionally, but never kept it up for a prolonged time, would always stop for a few months if things got busy with work/kids/etc and then be back to square one. Starting this March, partly inspired by some of the folks in this thread who have the discipline to get up early and train, I rebooted my sleep cycle, began running early in the morning, with a half-marathon as the goal, aiming for 8 minute miles if I could. Training went great and I ran my half on 11/14 in 1:34:04 and felt strong throughout. Since then I have been sticking to my pre-half mileage, but thinking a lot about whether I could pull off a BQ (I am 40), which I never would have thought a year or two ago.
This is so true. A year ago, I was preparing for my first distance race. It was a 10 miler and I thought a huge undertaking. Two half-marathons later, I ran a 10 mile race last weekend. One of my guys at work asked me how long my race was. I said "Oh, only 10 miles." I laughed after that.For me my first ten mile run was huge. 13 was easy after that.
This is right on the money. Leading up to my first HM I'd set a new distance record almost every Sunday. It was fun going 6....7.....8....9...etc. I'd look forward to each run. Same thing with my first marathon adding a mile to my long run.For me my first ten mile run was huge. 13 was easy after that. My first 20'er i crossed three towns in my route. It's a feeling of liberation when you realize "screw the car,i can just run there". All you need is a pair of legs and desire.
1. This is Awesome.Okay. I have "resolved to do something great" in 2011. I followed Traut's link, signed up at the SOSH sponsorship page on the Jimmy V Website, and made an initial $50 contribution.
For those of you who don't know me (most of you), I participate on the Fat-Ass thread. I joined Weight Watchers almost a year ago - next Saturday the 18th will be my one-year anniversary. I've lost 132 pounds, checking in today at a svelte 332.4 lbs. My goal is to lose another 118 lbs, which will put me at 214. I don't have a "I'll reach that weight by" date. Instead, I have a daily commitment to my WW points plan. I'm all in on that.
I'm doing this because of "8". Before I started Weight Watchers, I carried 50+ more pounds than him despite being 7 inches shorter (in HEIGHT - that needs to be said). Something clicked in me a year ago, and this is my way to express my gratitude to God for that having happened.
My doctor says he would prefer that I not start running until I hit 300 lbs. I've set that as my goal for my birthday, April 16th ... at which point I will begin the C25K program. That will then give me another 4 months to prep for the Hartford half-marathon. I will sign up for that event.
In the interim, I will continue my walking program. I'm doing at least 6 miles a week right now (2+ miles, 3 days a week). Any suggestions that you all want to throw my way will be greatly appreciated.
I live in northern NJ, the Packanack Lake area of Wayne. Hartford was the closest of the events you posted. It's a couple of hours away from me.
Thanks for the offer. Once I get closer to running, I'll drop you a note.