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 2009-07-02 10:30 PM |
 4 |  Subject: walking during the runI am a beginner triathlete and was wondering what if I can't run the entire run portion? Is it OK to walk? |
| 2009-07-02 10:33 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Champion 5522   Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: walking during the run anpsrag - 2009-07-02 10:30 PM I am a beginner triathlete and was wondering what if I can't run the entire run portion? Is it OK to walk? Yep, its done all the time... I've done it, I'll be doing it again... |
| 2009-07-02 10:38 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Master 1572  PA | Subject: RE: walking during the run It wasn't until my 4th tri that I didn't have to walk some! No big deal! |
| 2009-07-02 10:39 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Expert 908 Niskayuna, New York | Subject: RE: walking during the run totally fine, lots of people do it. |
| 2009-07-02 10:39 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Veteran 298 Des Moines, IA | Subject: RE: walking during the run perfectly okay. You'll occasionally see some pros walking across the finish line. No shame at all. |
| 2009-07-02 10:46 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Herriman, Utah | Subject: RE: walking during the run You're bound to get a bunch of "Yep, no shame in walking" answers. And they're right, too. It's perfectly acceptable and often done ..... yep, there's a BUT ...... BUT, here's my point of view from a different side ... Last year, I made the goal when I first started triathlons to run the whole race, no matter how slowly. Keep in mind, I've just done sprint triathlons so far, but it has been an extremely difficult challenge to keep on keeping on at times. My first tri so happened to be my first 5K race as well, but I ran/jogged/waddled the whole way and felt such a sense of accomplishment for having stuck to it. In the far reaches of my mind, there's part of me that thinks others (or myself) will consider me weaker for walking and not running. I personally don't have that thought on anybody else but myself - it's just the standard I've set for me. And I'm 100 percent certain because I made that my deal that I've forced myself to work harder and progression has come quicker because of it. But I suggest you pick a standard for yourself and stick with it. Who cares what anybody else thinks anyway!? Edited by mrwrite 2009-07-02 10:48 PM |
| 2009-07-02 10:51 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Expert 1073 scottsdale, az | Subject: RE: walking during the run for a lot of races I run all but the aid stations. It's SO much easier in a crowded marathon or race ( tri- I just need a break often) to get down liquids or food. |
| 2009-07-03 12:09 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Expert 1123 Columbus | Subject: RE: walking during the run when i am coaching new athletes i ENCOURAGE purposeful walking. don't walk after you hurt or are at the point of exhaustion. schedule it. ex a freind of mine did tri for the cure last week. it has a 2 mile run at the end. she knows she can only run a mile. she thought she should go and see how far she can run in the race - which could have lead to injury or DNF or just a poor performance. i suggsted she walk one minute after running for 9. she did. that took her calmly through the water station and she was able to finish with a PR. Walking is good. not just OK. |
| 2009-07-03 12:27 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Herriman, Utah | Subject: RE: walking during the run Should add that I did a walk-run-walk-run combo -- increasing my run length while decreasing amount of walking -- while training up to being able to run a 5K without stopping or walking. So, walking definitely has its merits. |
| 2009-07-03 12:42 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: walking during the run I agree that you should schedule it if you think you will not be prepared to run the whole thing. You can walk 30 sec. every mile or one min. every 10 min. or simply walk through the water stations.Good luck!! |
| 2009-07-03 5:52 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Elite 2768 Raleigh | Subject: RE: walking during the run I have a friend of mine who is currently the top 1-3 age grouper in the USAT rankings for 40-45 age group. He has been the National Oly distance champion as well as gone to Kona 8 times. I asked him one time about the next time he went to Kona what would be his goal... he said to run the whole marathon... |
| 2009-07-03 7:02 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
| Veteran 263 | Subject: RE: walking during the run I still believe that, for people who are weak runners, taking walk breaks may actually lead to a faster time than forcing yourself to run through the pain. If your running pace is 10min/mile, you could achieve the same overall pace by walking one minute and then running nine minutes at 9:30min/mile. I know when I run at the end of a triathlon, I reach a point of such exhaustion that my running becomes little more than a shuffle. I can push through the pain and run the whole thing, but my running will remain very slow. If, on the other hand, I stop and walk for one minute, this allows my heart rate to drop, my breathing to be more controlled, I can compose myself a little, and then set off running again at a much more purposeful pace. I would be interested to hear anyone else's views on this. |
| 2009-07-03 7:10 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Pro 6767 the Alabama part of Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: walking during the run Scheduled walk breaks can actually improve times and reduce injuries according to some data. The improved times is because you can push a little harder knowing that you will be taking a walk break at some point. The reduced injuries is due to the slightly decreased pounding on your body over the course of the event. There was an article about this in the NY Times recently. Personally I have experimented with taking a walk break every 10 minutes, every mile, and whenever my HR goes above a certain point. I think my best results come from going based on HR. I will make an exception if it is on an uphill that I think is nearing the end, since the downhill or flat will reduce my exertion as well. (Or if I can pass someone and maintain my lead - usually only in the last half mile or so). Remember that DFL>DNF>DNS, so as long as you don't blow up, no one will judge how you do. |
| 2009-07-03 8:02 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
| Veteran 133 | Subject: RE: walking during the run I also think walking is a great thing to do, I walk at least the aid stations at EVERY race I do. The run walk routine seems to let my legs reset and my next mile is at least as fast as the previous if not faster. |
| 2009-07-03 10:49 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
| Member 87 Central NJ | Subject: RE: walking during the run I did my first Tri last year and after the bike I did the 5k as a run/walk, there is no shame in walking and you may be surprised how much encouragement you get from the spectators and the other Triathlete’s to keep going and not give up. Some will even run with you for a little bit to talk to you and encourage you. That is part of the reason I chose to participate again this year. |
| 2009-07-03 11:29 AM in reply to: #2259729 |
Regular 102 Glendale | Subject: RE: walking during the run I walked a lot at my first tri - do what works best for you!  |
| 2009-07-03 12:11 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Expert 1074 Madison, MS | Subject: RE: walking during the run Absolutely! I run/walk a lot of my races...especially, those of the longer variety. And I usually pass quite a few people who run the entire way. So, it doesn't necessarily mean you are going slow(er). |
| 2009-07-03 12:15 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Denton | Subject: RE: walking during the run Heck, I just did a 70.3 Kona qualifier and had to walk part of the run. Don't even worry about it. |
| 2009-07-03 10:21 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Extreme Veteran 680 Acworth, GA | Subject: RE: walking during the run The only difference between walking on the run and not pedaling on the bike, is that people don't notice the coasting on the bike, yet you are still making progress. My first 2 Oly distances this year had me struggle with a fair share of walking. While it may feel a little discouraging, you will not be alone. The encouraging part are the encouraging racers that root you on to help get you going again. Ditto with other posters, schedule your walks, make short term goals. Hardest part? showing up. So since you are there, have fun, strive for your personal goals and you will be happy. |
| 2009-07-03 11:09 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
| Veteran 521 | Subject: RE: walking during the run I walk every run. I just can't run... my knees are shot from 20 yrs of softball and do not tolerate me running. I would end up with a major knee injury if I ran the whole thing. When I can, I try to walk 1 jog 1, but also know my limits. I have next to no cartilage in my right knee and enjoy being out there and challenging myself and finishing. I have finished all 3 of my sprints I have started. |
| 2009-07-03 11:49 PM in reply to: #2259729 |
Veteran 351 | Subject: RE: walking during the run I used to do walk/run combo even through just regular running races (when I started running 2.5 years ago). And that wasn't totally uncommon. I plan on walking part of the run in my tri! I know there's very little chance I'm going to have anywhere near the energy I need left to run the whole thing! |
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