tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36234406.post116932998021233763..comments2023-07-07T03:32:02.657-04:00Comments on No Fighting, No Biting!: torturous race!kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00138818343753454140noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36234406.post-8723933844707943282007-01-30T23:50:00.000-05:002007-01-30T23:50:00.000-05:00I am totally ignorant when it comes to racing, in ...I am totally ignorant when it comes to racing, in fact I think people walked the 400m race faster than I ran it in track (granted that was middleschool). But lately I have been running on the treadmill when my three little girls are napping. I have always been athletic and played sports, and the recent (and I might add unexpected) pleasure I have gotten from running has inspired me to try to improve my times and head outdoors. I have no clue where to begin. Any ideas? Do I start with endurance or improving my speed for say a mile and then work on endurance? I think entering a race could be a good way to get my butt in gear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36234406.post-1169468213894438662007-01-22T07:16:00.000-05:002007-01-22T07:16:00.000-05:00I agree...we've been looking and haven't seen any ...I agree...we've been looking and haven't seen any races listed in this area. Maybe we're looking in the wrong spots...but we just don't want to drive an hour to get to a race that lasts for 30 minutes.<BR/><BR/>When I did the 10 miler, I really wanted to stop after the 9th mile. I wistfully looked at those who were walking...the only thing that kept me going was my husband (who would have teased me mercilessly for the rest of my life if I had walked)! You could do it with 12 weeks of training...just get out the door at least 4 days a week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36234406.post-1169416911045369342007-01-21T17:01:00.000-05:002007-01-21T17:01:00.000-05:00The 13 miler is in about 12 weeks.I think I could ...The 13 miler is in about 12 weeks.<BR/><BR/>I think I could keep going if I just start and don't go too fast- like the Energizer bunny!<BR/><BR/>My next race is in 3 weeks, a 6K. Then 2 weeks before an 8K. I need the pressure of an upcoming competition to get my rear out the door and running each day!kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138818343753454140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36234406.post-1169402655825682102007-01-21T13:04:00.000-05:002007-01-21T13:04:00.000-05:00My weekday run is 3.1 miles and I can't get it und...My weekday run is 3.1 miles and I can't get it under 30 minutes. It's hilly, and it is usually 430 am when I head out. My weekend run is 3.8 miles and I can do it in under 34 minutes. I think the 6 hour time difference is a huge part of that. <BR/><BR/>How many weeks do you have to train for the half? If it were 5 or 6 months away, I would say no problem. Sooner, I think it just depends on how much time you have. If you could do 2 "long" runs a week (starting at, say, 5 miles and working up by a mile every 2-3 weeks), I think you could do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com