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 2011-04-20 6:48 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran  1700    Normal, Ill. |  Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSEDI'm going to order Honey Stinger Waffles off the Internet and try them. Dicks Sporting Goods is supposed to carry them but not here. I'll find out about a marathon at the end of a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 bike race for warm up. GU can be tough on the tummy. Try mixing three or four with water in a small Fuel Belt sized bottle and drinking it rather than eating it. There are other brands that use other mixes of sugars. Experiment. I had my 2-month functional threshold test last night on the bike. FTP is a baseline watt output that measures the place at which your body produces more lactic acid that you can get rid of. Work outs can increase that wattage. My leak last year was 300. Dropped to 275 after 8 weeks off the hard workouts due to an IT band issue, then rose to 295. I'll be interested to see what the coach makes of the test. It looks to me like I'm over 300.If so, that means my fitness level is as high at the beginning of the season this year as it was at the end of last years. Is that is true, I'm pretty happy. Houses on the CT in the basement have paid off. Now if I can avoid any more tendonitis, sweet. I'm doing yoga after every major workout and usingg rollers. That seems to be doing the trick. Have a great day. Ice.
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| 2011-04-20 7:18 AM in reply to: #3455945 |
Champion 7558   Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED stephsprint - 2011-04-20 4:43 AM My first marathon was rather anti-climatic (still, a great experience) because I jumped from a 15K to a 50 mile race, skipping both half-marathon and marathon distances. I also did IMCdA and another 30-mile ultra (and a half marathon) before doing my first marathon. ecpasos - 2011-04-20 12:54 AM Once you do a marathon, you feel like you can do anything. You absolutely must work up to one. It's not such a big deal now that I've completed a couple. There is of course the phsysical preparation that is necessary, but the mental barrier that you break through once you've completed it is HUGE.
THAT is why I'm doing it.  Sounds like there might be some takers on this Miami Marathon! You guys are TOO much, and that's why I adore you all! Today is a rest day on my run program. These are the toughest. We ought to be able to log our rest and take credit for it. ;-)Hmmm...I'm moving towards destination races (Vineman and MCM this year)...I've already run marathons in Idaho, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. This year will add Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia... |
| 2011-04-20 7:44 AM in reply to: #3456044 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED McFuzz - 2011-04-20 7:18 AM stephsprint - 2011-04-20 4:43 AM My first marathon was rather anti-climatic (still, a great experience) because I jumped from a 15K to a 50 mile race, skipping both half-marathon and marathon distances. I also did IMCdA and another 30-mile ultra (and a half marathon) before doing my first marathon. ecpasos - 2011-04-20 12:54 AM Once you do a marathon, you feel like you can do anything. You absolutely must work up to one. It's not such a big deal now that I've completed a couple. There is of course the phsysical preparation that is necessary, but the mental barrier that you break through once you've completed it is HUGE.
THAT is why I'm doing it. Sounds like there might be some takers on this Miami Marathon! You guys are TOO much, and that's why I adore you all! Today is a rest day on my run program. These are the toughest. We ought to be able to log our rest and take credit for it. ;-)Hmmm...I'm moving towards destination races (Vineman and MCM this year)...I've already run marathons in Idaho, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. This year will add Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia...
I have a friend who will join the 50/50 marathon club this year. Unbelievable. I'm nutty enough to begin considering an ultra already. They are starting one here this fall on a trail. |
| 2011-04-20 9:48 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 321 Brooklyn NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Steph, I'm ready mentally to start the challenge of training for a marathon, time is my issue. I have two toddlers and an a career that is pretty demanding time wise... I'm already feeling like my focus on work has been compromised by all the training... thats why I'm hesitant. Still I'm going to look into a race for the fall and talk to my partner about it. Weekends are our family time and if I'm using a good portion of a saturday or sunday to do 3-4 hr long runs plus the whole ritual before and after the runs... thats a lot of time. Basically its a decision we have to make together I think. When is the Miami race exactly? |
| 2011-04-20 9:50 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 321 Brooklyn NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Ice, an ultra?!?!! Wowsa. That would be a pretty amazing notch in your belt |
| 2011-04-20 10:04 AM in reply to: #3456378 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Corncub - 2011-04-20 10:48 AM I always say it's the stuff before and after that makes it so time consuming...but possible. I hear you! I think it's Jan 29th... yep. http://www.ingmiamimarathon.com/Mile 14 is at my condo building. Steph, I'm ready mentally to start the challenge of training for a marathon, time is my issue. I have two toddlers and an a career that is pretty demanding time wise... I'm already feeling like my focus on work has been compromised by all the training... thats why I'm hesitant. Still I'm going to look into a race for the fall and talk to my partner about it. Weekends are our family time and if I'm using a good portion of a saturday or sunday to do 3-4 hr long runs plus the whole ritual before and after the runs... thats a lot of time. Basically its a decision we have to make together I think. When is the Miami race exactly? It's the ultimate goal but it's a long way off. Taking the measured, disciplined approach is the only way I'll be able to do it. My friend Bren got into running a couple years ago, just did the NY Marathon last fall and is now trail running 50k and up. But then again, she isn't injury prone and she's a certifiable OVER DO IT ALL RIGHT NOW kind of person. Addictive personality. I'll have to be like "most people" and do the prep and deal with pain blah blah blah, but it will be SO worth it. |
| 2011-04-20 10:13 AM in reply to: #3456044 |
Extreme Veteran 650 Sacramento, California | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED McFuzz - 2011-04-20 5:18 AM stephsprint - 2011-04-20 4:43 AM My first marathon was rather anti-climatic (still, a great experience) because I jumped from a 15K to a 50 mile race, skipping both half-marathon and marathon distances. I also did IMCdA and another 30-mile ultra (and a half marathon) before doing my first marathon. ecpasos - 2011-04-20 12:54 AM Once you do a marathon, you feel like you can do anything. You absolutely must work up to one. It's not such a big deal now that I've completed a couple. There is of course the phsysical preparation that is necessary, but the mental barrier that you break through once you've completed it is HUGE.
THAT is why I'm doing it. Sounds like there might be some takers on this Miami Marathon! You guys are TOO much, and that's why I adore you all! Today is a rest day on my run program. These are the toughest. We ought to be able to log our rest and take credit for it. ;-)Hmmm...I'm moving towards destination races (Vineman and MCM this year)...I've already run marathons in Idaho, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. This year will add Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia... I'm totally into the destination races. Not only is it fun for me, but my wife (plus kids) who's not into much athletically gets to go on nice vacations. |
| 2011-04-20 2:26 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED My Half Mary on the 1st is in Orange County, CA. Meeting up with my sister in law for the race. Afterwards, meeting up with some old friend who have an apt. in downtown LA for two days on the town. Should be fun - can't wait. |
| 2011-04-21 8:45 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Hearing all of you talk about doing a marathon has me thinking. I’ve always said that’s it’s unlikely that I would ever do one (not totally impossible, just hasn’t been a goal for me). I’m so slow doing halfs and the idea of being out there running for 6+ hours just really isn’t appealing. I think if I could ever get my HM time down to around 2-2:15, then I might consider doing a full. If I ever did one though, it would probably be a destination race. It may be the only one I ever do, so it would have to be somewhere that would make all the training worthwhile. Right now I do try to do one non-local race a year – whether it’s a HM like I did in Little Rock this year or a triathlon like last year. Most are still fairly close to home, but far enough away that I can get away for the weekend and just enjoy it, sometimes with the DH, sometimes without |
.| 2011-04-21 9:12 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Hi guys! Just checking in! Life has been moving at warp speed--always does this time of the school year! I had a HM this past Saturday--read the race report if you want the gory details! Ha! One of my cross country runners ran it too...she finished in 1:50! She ran my hopeful PR...at least someone got it! Marathon fever must be in the air...I'm thinking maybe. My HIM is June 11 and after that I have nothing! I do so much better when I have something to train for. |
| 2011-04-21 9:57 PM in reply to: #3458313 |
Extreme Veteran 650 Sacramento, California | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED soccermom15 - 2011-04-21 6:45 AM Hearing all of you talk about doing a marathon has me thinking. I’ve always said that’s it’s unlikely that I would ever do one (not totally impossible, just hasn’t been a goal for me). I’m so slow doing halfs and the idea of being out there running for 6+ hours just really isn’t appealing. I think if I could ever get my HM time down to around 2-2:15, then I might consider doing a full. If I ever did one though, it would probably be a destination race. It may be the only one I ever do, so it would have to be somewhere that would make all the training worthwhile. Right now I do try to do one non-local race a year – whether it’s a HM like I did in Little Rock this year or a triathlon like last year. Most are still fairly close to home, but far enough away that I can get away for the weekend and just enjoy it, sometimes with the DH, sometimes without Anything's possible. My 1st Marathon was 5 hours and I had never done a Half before that. It wasn't pretty, but I did it
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| 2011-04-21 10:05 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 267 Peoria Heights | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Showing my total newbie status here .... what is a destination race???? Finally feeling better after multiple sicknesses all at once and getting back into the swing of things. On the bonus side I only really get sick like this every couple of years so I should be good for awhile. Doing a running program with my 13 year old son for his Personal Fitness Merit Badge. Having a good time with it and see him soon out doing me. Glad to see that everyone else is doing well with their training and that spring is finally here |
| 2011-04-22 6:47 AM in reply to: #3460017 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-21 11:05 PM Showing my total newbie status here .... what is a destination race???? Finally feeling better after multiple sicknesses all at once and getting back into the swing of things. On the bonus side I only really get sick like this every couple of years so I should be good for awhile. Doing a running program with my 13 year old son for his Personal Fitness Merit Badge. Having a good time with it and see him soon out doing me. Glad to see that everyone else is doing well with their training and that spring is finally here It's a race you have to travel to get to. But it's also about doing something special.. to run with a friend who lives there or to travel with a friend or a group to run in a particular place. McFuzzies to Miami would certainly qualify! It takes planning and coordination etc. Runners World talks about them... you can google 'destination race'. Glad you are over your 'creeping crud' as my Mom calls it. Ack! Spring is here! It is SO cool you are running with your son! Keep us posted on that! |
| 2011-04-22 6:49 AM in reply to: #3460010 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED ecpasos - 2011-04-21 10:57 PM soccermom15 - 2011-04-21 6:45 AM Hearing all of you talk about doing a marathon has me thinking. I’ve always said that’s it’s unlikely that I would ever do one (not totally impossible, just hasn’t been a goal for me). I’m so slow doing halfs and the idea of being out there running for 6+ hours just really isn’t appealing. I think if I could ever get my HM time down to around 2-2:15, then I might consider doing a full. If I ever did one though, it would probably be a destination race. It may be the only one I ever do, so it would have to be somewhere that would make all the training worthwhile. Right now I do try to do one non-local race a year – whether it’s a HM like I did in Little Rock this year or a triathlon like last year. Most are still fairly close to home, but far enough away that I can get away for the weekend and just enjoy it, sometimes with the DH, sometimes without Anything's possible. My 1st Marathon was 5 hours and I had never done a Half before that. It wasn't pretty, but I did it
I'm guessing I'll be thrilled if I do it in less than 6. It will be all about fuel and managing energy. ;-) And hey, I can run/walk the whole thing if I have to! |
| 2011-04-22 6:51 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED At this point, I'd like 5:15 to 5:45 at the end of the IM. Doable I think. My half IM half marathon time was 2:20. I was happy with that. |
| 2011-04-22 10:50 AM in reply to: #3460017 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-21 10:05 PM Showing my total newbie status here .... what is a destination race???? A race somewhere you'd really like to visit. So...you want to go to Ireland...you could do the Dublin Marathon, http://dublinmarathon.ie/, as a "destination race" and build your vacation around it. Finally feeling better after multiple sicknesses all at once and getting back into the swing of things. On the bonus side I only really get sick like this every couple of years so I should be good for awhile. Doing a running program with my 13 year old son for his Personal Fitness Merit Badge. Having a good time with it and see him soon out doing me. Glad to see that everyone else is doing well with their training and that spring is finally here Glad you're feeling much better! |
| 2011-04-23 7:16 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 267 Peoria Heights | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. |
| 2011-04-23 8:43 PM in reply to: #3462659 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 7:16 PM Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do.
That's awesome! Keep up the good work. Just imagine where you'll be in six more months! |
| 2011-04-24 9:05 AM in reply to: #3462771 |
Member 208 Longview, Texas | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED suzimmer - 2011-04-23 9:43 PM GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 7:16 PM Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do.
That's awesome! Keep up the good work. Just imagine where you'll be in six more months! that really is Awesome!!! Congrats. |
| 2011-04-24 4:32 PM in reply to: #3462659 |
New user 36 Portland, OR | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 7:16 PM Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. That's really inspiring. Thanks for sharing! |
| 2011-04-24 5:20 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - well done! It is amazing what you can do once you put your mind to it! Keep it up.
I did this race this weekend http://www.spartanrace.com/ Itwas really fun and very, very hard! It may be the hardest race I have ever done; every muscle in my body (including my brain) got a workout! If it shows up in your area, I highly recommend trying it.
Ann-Marie |
| 2011-04-24 6:47 PM in reply to: #3462659 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 8:16 PM Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. Being able to 'witness' your transformation has been fantastic. You are amazing! |
| 2011-04-25 3:53 PM in reply to: #3462659 |
Veteran 321 Brooklyn NY | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 8:16 PM What an amazing journey the last 6 months have been for you. This is very inspiring! Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. |
| 2011-04-25 4:45 PM in reply to: #3465158 |
Extreme Veteran 650 Sacramento, California | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Corncub - 2011-04-25 1:53 PM GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 8:16 PM What an amazing journey the last 6 months have been for you. This is very inspiring! Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. I agree. That is awesome!! Good for you! |
| 2011-04-25 6:21 PM in reply to: #3462659 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED GmrGirl - 2011-04-23 7:16 PM Just want to share.... Today is exactly 6 months from the first time I tried to go running. It was a cold wet Saturday morning in October at Springdale Cemetary. Found out how horribly in shape I really was. Couldn't even run a 1/2 mile without stopping. I was completely mortified and embarrassed. Decided that day I needed to make some changes in my life. Fast forward to today - totally unaware of the date, did my 2nd run at Springdale Cemetary. Ran 5.5 miles today and only walked a few times. I have also sucessfully completed a 5K, learned to swim and biked for over an hour at a time. The difference made in just 6 months is completely amazing. The journey along the way has been even more amazing. I have made some wonderful new friends, both on BT and with local runners in the area. I have gained self confidence and have a much improved self-image. I feel better than I have in years and eagerly look forward to each new challenge of the day. I feel mentally and physically prepared for anything and know the next 6 months will be just as amazing. Hope everyone is having as wonderful as a weekend as I am - enjoy the day, your families and most of all enjoy yourself and what you can do. Yeah!!!! This is why I like mentor groups so much. Your story is truly inspiring and makes me want to work harder too! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your accomplishments!!!! |
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