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I'm not seeing this as being a good idea at this time either. Getting excited about doing stuff is still a good thing though. So is recognizing the usefulness of getting second opinions. No one can figure everything all the time.

Also, didn't really ask, but if you've gone all the way down to a Higdon Novice 1, are you still feeling ok towards doing the marathon? I'm thinking more long-term development as Adrienne brought up. Not really that big on such lopsided plans. Mileage for a marathon can help with running in general, but the distribution like this drags the effectiveness back down some. More would come from learning to handle a stronger plan for a smaller event (Ragnar included).

Hi all!  I'm back from sunny California.  Disneyland was great .  I felt very fortunate to be able to be there with my whole family and the weather was amazing.  

I was worried on Thursday night before we left that we were going to be denied a third time (first was 3 years ago when my dog was diagnosed with cancer a week before we were to leave, second was last year when my brother had emergency surgery).  I had called my mom to talk to her about her dog and she was acting strangely on the phone, couldn't remember what she had done that day, asking same questions over and over, kept saying she was confused and like she just 'came to', didn't know where some items that were in her kitchen had come from.  I took her to the ER, she had a full workup for a stroke, but no evidence was found and by the time we left she was totally normal.  She had a similar episode in 2003 after my dad (they were long separated) passed away, only that time she had complete amnesia, didn't know who she was even.  *I* think that she gets overwhelmed by whatever, and her brain just says "Okay, enough, gotta shut off for awhile".  I can only think that it is a psychological event, since no physiological cause has ever been found, despite a ton of tests the last time.   She had been sick for about a week and had not been able to do many of the things that she wanted to prior to going away, including cleaning her house for the pet sitter.   Anyway, since she was back to normal, and no evidence of a medical issue was found, we all got to go and have a great time.  She has since been to the stroke clinic and they too say she is fine so we shall just carry on.

I followed along with posts while I was gone, but I am not even going to try and catch up with everyone.  I will just say to Yanti and her fur family: get better please!

Originally posted by rrrunner Awww come on! You guys already crushed my Ragnar, now you want to take away my marathon too!?

We're just setting you up for success at Pike's Peak

Nah, I had just thought you were doing a different plan. I think Higdon is good for getting people out of the door with some sort of frequency but do not think his beginner plans set anyone up for success. 

*I should disclose, I trained for my very first marathon using a more advanced Higdon plan. I finished the race but it left much to be desired. 

Originally posted by rrrunner Awww come on! You guys already crushed my Ragnar, now you want to take away my marathon too!?

FTR - I said do it!

(you should always take running advice from the cyclist)

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by rrrunner Awww come on! You guys already crushed my Ragnar, now you want to take away my marathon too!?

We're just setting you up for success at Pike's Peak

Nah, I had just thought you were doing a different plan. I think Higdon is good for getting people out of the door with some sort of frequency but do not think his beginner plans set anyone up for success. 

*I should disclose, I trained for my very first marathon using a more advanced Higdon plan. I finished the race but it left much to be desired. 

And not really trying to talk out of the marathon, but rather taking a step back and looking at the situation. Does the marathon still make sense to do? There are still good reasons to go forward with it. That's entirely up to you how much to weigh everything. In the middle of trying hard to get things done it can be tough to re-evaluate and see if the reasons for trying are still there.

TJ, every time I've trained with a plan it has been a Higdon plan. They are good, like Adrienne stated, at getting you to the starting line. I think they are for completers, not competers. And given your desire to come back from injury and your statement that BQ is not your primary goal, it will serve you well. 

As races go, I understand the Ragnar pull. I had an opportunity in early January to do The Keys with a team, but they found someone else rather quickly, in much the same way yours happened. I think Ragnar will "always" be available in that way, but you have to be ready. If I were doing 30 to 40 miles a week, then maybe I'd jump in at that point. I wouldn't feel too comfortable if I were doing much less then that, as the combination of sleep, comfort, and mileage in that short time period (and that environment) would be a sure prescription for injury for me. After 3 or 4 years, I am finally starting to understand that my body can handle more than I have been throwing at it, but cautiously so. 

I know Anne-Marie did one of these types of races a while ago. The logistics of it all seem as much work as the running, if not more so.

Oh hai. I am still exhaustepoodled. Like this.

So is Lisa Labradog. We're resting.

Yes, I said RESTING and yes, this is Yanti. I think.

Glad to see you're both resting.  Hope you're both feeling better pronto.  Did the vet figure out what was up with Lisa-dog?

Wow Kirsten, I really hope all is OK with your mom. That sure sounds like a scary deal.

Hi, all.  Quick check-in.  Shoulder and hip are doing better, knee feels fine except when I was walking in the snow a couple days ago.  We'll see what happens when I run.  I'm now back to doing some log-able stuff, like foam rolling, a bit of PT, and some stairs.  Started up the PT again last night and I can definitely tell.  Who knew that standing on one leg 3x for 60 sec. each was so much work?! I'm going to the pool on Friday and can't wait.  Just 20 min. of aquajogging and/or swimming, but even so, it's better than nothing.  It's been hard to see all the runners out on the 65* days and I was even jealous on Monday when I saw a guy running while it was snowing.  I even told my coach that I'm willing to do strength workouts and you all know how much I love THOSE.  Yup, I'm definitely ready to get back to work!

DO IT!  It's a crazy experience, but it's really fun.

ETA: I was clearly just the "have fun" vote and didn't check logs.  Obviously, you shouldn't listen to me.  

So there are 20mph S winds for Saturday's forecast.  While most riders here are all "what are we going to do?", I'm at my computer mapping northbound Strava segments into my route...

Those are training partners!

One of the many reasons I adore you, Mississippee

I don't feel like I'm dying nor feel like dying today, so there's that.

Been focusing on and doing what I CAN do.

Well not feeling like you're dying is a good first step.  Keep on getting better!

Guilty. 

<aaaaaahhhh... sweet stravasfaction>

Originally posted by Richardsdrr It's shiny new bike time. Naked carbon with d12 ultegra. Need to get a bike fit. I think the seat post Will Need Cutting But WILL Check out when pedals go on this weekend. Hopefully I'll get out to get a nice pic for the gallery when this rain has washed all the salt away and it's dry

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Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by Richardsdrr It's shiny new bike time. Naked carbon with d12 ultegra. Need to get a bike fit. I think the seat post Will Need Cutting But WILL Check out when pedals go on this weekend. Hopefully I'll get out to get a nice pic for the gallery when this rain has washed all the salt away and it's dry

bikepornhotlikeyummysuitsyou.

Agreed!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Richardsdrr It's shiny new bike time. Naked carbon with d12 ultegra. Need to get a bike fit. I think the seat post Will Need Cutting But WILL Check out when pedals go on this weekend. Hopefully I'll get out to get a nice pic for the gallery when this rain has washed all the salt away and it's dry

Love the matte black!!!!