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I don't think you necessarily need to race on the trails but I believe you should run on them. Honestly, I also think hiking is extremely relevant too. Especially steep stuff.

I LOVE trail running and hiking. You will use muscles you never use on the road, exert more effort and have a blast! And, when you get back on the road, I think you will find you are stronger. That's been my experience anyway!!

You've done the half marathons before and you know what your schedule is like.  For me, the second and third plans sound better. For the Higdon plan what were you thinking for the run or cross Wednesdays?

At the very least, it's against the philosophy.  I mean, the USMS FAQ says:

I'm not fast enough (or in shape enough) to be a Masters swimmer...
This is something a lot of Masters coaches hear. However, most Masters coaches and swimmers don’t care how fast you are. In nearly every program, there are others of similar ability, or those who started where you are and have improved. Don’t let your perceived ability, or lack thereof, hold you back. Although it’s important to have a physical examination before starting any exercise routine, you don’t need to be in shape to start Masters swimming—Masters swimming will help you get there. 

I just signed up for a series of cross country races.  Not quite trail running, but it'll still be a nice change from stomping the same old route around the golf course.  There are 2 a month May-August on Wednesday evenings in various places around the Denver area.  The first one should be pretty interesting.  It's got some single-track, a water crossing, and some serious hills (well, for me anyway).  The rest are a lot less challenging, being a lot flatter although still on dirt/gravel.  Most are based on local high school cross country race routes, with the final one at CU Boulder's race venue.  I figure it'll be a fun way to get in some mid-week miles that fit in with my training distances.  Plus there will be food trucks and a beer garden after each one.  I think I'm going to skip the tutu though.

I have done a half marathon before, but it's been awhile.  

My schedule is kind of crazy right now, so I feel like the third plan is the most reasonable given my week-day schedule.

RAD!

Yall know  how I feel about cross country! Will you be running with a team or as an individual. XC is AMMMAAZZZINNNNG by itself but if you can, running with a team is even better.

The rare opportunity for running to be a team sport where ever position matters.

Be curious about their suggestion as to how one should accomplish this if they can't get in to swim. Some might offer help outside of the normal practices or have some suggestions. If they don't then something seems wrong with the program.

Ok, now that I'm sort of caught up, I have an actual training question.  I'm trying to find a training plan for my half marathon (don't pay attention to my logs..I've been running but not logging).  Debating between:

1. 18 week Disneyland Jeff Galloway plan: only has 2 week runs (30 min each) and one weekend run. Not sure that's enough.

2. 12 week Hal Higdon plan: lots of longer runs during the week, but generally a good plan

3. 16 week half marathon plan: 2 runs during week, 2 runs on weekend. Might be easier for me than 3 runs during the week and I'd get more experience running on tired legs.

Thoughts?

So my win put me in first place in the trail running series http://www.webscorer.com/seriesresult?seriesid=39748

But the challenging thing is, the woman who is my "competition" runs longer stuff and I do shorter stuff, so we may never actually go head to head. So, it's just who shows up to race us. 

So my win put me in first place in the trail running series http://www.webscorer.com/seriesresult?seriesid=39748

But the challenging thing is, the woman who is my "competition" runs longer stuff and I do shorter stuff, so we may never actually go head to head. So, it's just who shows up to race us. 

Happy tax day!!  Once again I am last minute and heading to the post office.  Seems I am always running a little behind.  Anyone else still have their Christmas tree up??

My training plan has this as a bike focus week which is good.  It is my weakness now and I really need to ramp it up if I am going to have a good HIM in June.  I also need to get outside and off the trainer to gauge where I'm really at.  

Saturday is one of two of THE big local 5k's of the year around here.  It is the fastest, flat course with a large fast field.  The one mile mark goes right in front of my house so usually have some neighborhood support.  I would have liked to have better prepared for this but I guess you can't do it all.  I've chosen to try to stick with a greater focus on my training for the HIM.  Oh well, maybe lightning will struck and I'll just have one of those days.  This is such a great race.  For $20, it's chip timed, tech shirt, commemorative pint glass, free pizza and the weather should be perfect.

That's. So. Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like you might have to run a half to show her who's boss.  I'd put my money on you!!

Yeah! I won't be surprised if I don't win it though. Just because the shorter races tend to have more competition than the longer races. But then again, you never know who will show up.

I was talking with DH about this.  He suggested that maybe they have that cutoff to keep the program a manageable size.  That makes sense to me.

I have done a half marathon before, but it's been awhile.  

My schedule is kind of crazy right now, so I feel like the third plan is the most reasonable given my week-day schedule.

Something interesting I saw on COMSA...a Mastering Masters 6-week course:

An Introductory Course Developed by Colorado Masters Swimming Association (COMSA) to Provide Confidence, Understanding and Skills for Swimmers to become Masters Swimmers.

Though it doesn't seem to be against any "rule" to set prerequisites, as the site says "Structure and organization of USMS programs vary", maybe this is their answer to any complaints for some classes having them.

Happy tax day!!  Once again I am last minute and heading to the post office.  Seems I am always running a little behind.  Anyone else still have their Christmas tree up??

My training plan has this as a bike focus week which is good.  It is my weakness now and I really need to ramp it up if I am going to have a good HIM in June.  I also need to get outside and off the trainer to gauge where I'm really at.  

Saturday is one of two of THE big local 5k's of the year around here.  It is the fastest, flat course with a large fast field.  The one mile mark goes right in front of my house so usually have some neighborhood support.  I would have liked to have better prepared for this but I guess you can't do it all.  I've chosen to try to stick with a greater focus on my training for the HIM.  Oh well, maybe lightning will struck and I'll just have one of those days.  This is such a great race.  For $20, it's chip timed, tech shirt, commemorative pint glass, free pizza and the weather should be perfect.

Meh. I agree with Steve. My money's on you!

So my win put me in first place in the trail running series http://www.webscorer.com/seriesresult?seriesid=39748

But the challenging thing is, the woman who is my "competition" runs longer stuff and I do shorter stuff, so we may never actually go head to head. So, it's just who shows up to race us.