Alenee Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I broke down last night and ordered a new pair of shoes. I even paid the extra money so they'll be here before my 8 miler on Saturday. Last year, and 8 mile run was a piece of cake but now as I come back after injury, it's a wee bit daunting. My half marathon is all flat so I'm trying not to train too much on hills like I usually do, in hopes that the rest on my quads will get me to that finish line. I'm so happy it's a flat course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 This is the answer LG gave: "she can try more hydration long before she runs, she might be running too hard, and try an energy gel mid run." Thanks for tracking down an answer, I can totally see hydration being an issue.. not to be dense, but what is "energy gel" and do you eat/drink it or apply it, lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks for tracking down an answer, I can totally see hydration being an issue.. not to be dense, but what is "energy gel" and do you eat/drink it or apply it, lol? An energy gel is a small packet of flavored gel that you eat for fuel. GU is one brand. I will say though, be careful and stay close to a bathroom when trying these out for the first time. I ate a GU Chomp which is like a dense gummy candy and almost ended up in a bush. :eek: If I were you, I'd go with hydration first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 My half marathon trail is next Sunday. I hadn't really prepped for it so today in a blind panic I did 10 miles to include some hills. Well, nice to know I have still got it but boy did that hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofjep Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Just ran (well, run/walk using Galloway) the Disney marathon last weekend. 1st time doing a marathon and it was a doozy. Should have done a better job following my training plan but was having IT band issues. Fortunately, Disney does a lot to keep you distracted from the many, many, many miles. :blink: I'm going to do some 5k and 10k races through the spring and summer to work on speed. My next long race will probably be Disney's Wine and Dine 1/2 marathon in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Awesome, girls! :party: I have a half marathon next Sunday. It's gonna be slooooooow but this is my comeback after a year full of injury and finding out about my illness. So far, the crash-course training has gone well. I did a 10 miler last Saturday so I think I'm ready. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 OK, I'm around. :tongue_smilie: Just didn't run too much in 2012. Too many issues to deal with simultaneously left me with little time for running. However, a friend of mine just qualified for Boston at the Disney marathon, so now she's helping motivate me to attempt to requalify as well. I have a half marathon in early April. Need to get crackin' on some more miles/week. Quickly!!! Then will do an early fall marathon to try to recreate the magic of a couple years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 TitleIX is having a bra sale - 40% off. http://www.titlenine.com/category/sports-bras-and-undies/bra+event.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm so excited. I did the Tinker Bell half marathon at Disneyland this morning. It was my best time yet - 2:39. (I know that's not a super-fast time, but I feel good about it!) And I feel better than I have after previous half marathons. I'm not sure what the difference is except that it was so nice & cool for the whole course. I miss chatting with you all on the social boards. (I was formerly on the well trained runners as ocmom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Great job!!! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Did five miles this morning. It took two to get even a little warm. Just to put it on the record, I am not a winter fan. I signed up to do a local trail run in Feb. At the worst I'll get a bowl of chili out of it at the end. It's non-competitive so it meets my " I don't race " rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm so excited. I did the Tinker Bell half marathon at Disneyland this morning. It was my best time yet - 2:39. (I know that's not a super-fast time, but I feel good about it!) And I feel better than I have after previous half marathons. I'm not sure what the difference is except that it was so nice & cool for the whole course. I miss chatting with you all on the social boards. (I was formerly on the well trained runners as ocmom) Is this the one is Anaheim? Is it local to you or did you have to travel for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 BTW, is anybody interested in a Well-Trained Runner FB group? I realize that not everybody has an FB account but I find that since the changeover, I am losing a lot of connections and threads. I could start a secret FB one so that it cannot be searched like the boards can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Is this the one is Anaheim? Is it local to you or did you have to travel for it? Yes, in Anaheim...it's local to me. I was home and in the shower by 8:30! Of course, that's partly because the race started at 5AM, yikes! BTW, is anybody interested in a Well-Trained Runner FB group? I realize that not everybody has an FB account but I find that since the changeover, I am losing a lot of connections and threads. I could start a secret FB one so that it cannot be searched like the boards can. I'd be up for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes, in Anaheim...it's local to me. I was home and in the shower by 8:30! Of course, that's partly because the race started at 5AM, yikes! I'd be up for that! So we are both in SoCal. I am north of Temecula. You might want to try trail 1/2 marathons for something different. My goal this year is to do the Animal Series of the Dirt Devil Racing. They are based in San Diego. Dirt Devil Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I had a truly awesome TM run today! That is SOOO NOT my norm. My speed was much faster than even my most well-trained TM runs. Granted it was a shorter run but the fact that I could keep up and not feel dead legs or out of breath is totally a boon to my spirits! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I had a truly awesome TM run today! That is SOOO NOT my norm. My speed was much faster than even my most well-trained TM runs. Granted it was a shorter run but the fact that I could keep up and not feel dead legs or out of breath is totally a boon to my spirits! :D I am dumb. What does "TM" stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I am dumb. What does "TM" stand for? Treadmill ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I am training for a half in march. Really need to build up mileage fast!! Would love a fb page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I am training for a half in march. Really need to build up mileage fast!! Would love a fb page. No problem but it is just a group not some fancy running page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 No problem but it is just a group not some fancy running page. Please do start it! I have a few half marathon plans I could post in the files section. It would be a great way to stay motivated. I so don't like making this such a public affair. I do hear that the social groups should be back "soon" but until then, a fb page would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofjep Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So we are both in SoCal. I am north of Temecula. You might want to try trail 1/2 marathons for something different. My goal this year is to do the Animal Series of the Dirt Devil Racing. They are based in San Diego. Dirt Devil Racing Are either of you doing the Disneyland 1/2 at the end of August? I'm thinking of doing the Dumbo Double Dare (10k and 1/2) to get my coast-to-coast medal. Registration opens today. Not cheap...but when is anything associated with Disney cheap?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Please do start it! I have a few half marathon plans I could post in the files section. It would be a great way to stay motivated. I so don't like making this such a public affair. I do hear that the social groups should be back "soon" but until then, a fb page would be awesome. Please PM with your name. I *think* we are already friends but I cannot link WTM names with actual people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailysh Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hello! I'd like to join in too if that's okay! :-) I am just getting back into running after a year off. The last race I ran was the Cincinnati flying pig half marathon in 2011. I plan on running the Columbus half marathon in October. pretty much starting from scratch again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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