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 2006-09-30 2:10 PM |
Master  2447    White Oak, Texas |  Subject: Houston Half MarathonWanted to get this thread going to see how many of us will be in houston. this will be my first ever half I did 13 miles one time about 9 years ago so this will be a big challange for me. |
| 2006-11-21 11:01 PM in reply to: #556492 |
Regular 68 Katy, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I'm right there with you. I've never been a runner, but since I want to do a triathlon next year I thought that working up for this would give me a good base. I'm sort of making up my own workout routine...so I hope I"l be ready. |
| 2006-11-22 7:17 AM in reply to: #556492 |
Master 1292 Houston | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon It will be my first 1/2 as well. Training has been a little sporadic but getting more organized now. It helps to have running partners, they rarely let you off the hook! Good luck and I hope to see you there. |
| 2006-11-22 7:41 AM in reply to: #556492 |
Extreme Veteran 530 Northwest Louisiana | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I'm in trouble! I'm still going to come to Houston, but I am seriously doubting my ability to run this half marathon. It will be hard to get back on track until after the Thanksgiving holiday and I am going to give it my absolute best. I need some running buddies, but honestly, I just don't have the schedule to accomodate another scheduled time during the week. It feels like triathlon season all over again. Anyway, sorry, didn't mean to moan and complain. I will be there and look forward to seeing you guys! Oh, it's also my first half marathon. My longest race distance is only a 5K. Edited by Sharona1973 2006-11-22 7:42 AM |
| 2006-11-23 11:10 AM in reply to: #606059 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon We (Mrs Fish & I) will be doing the FULL this year for our very first FULL MARATHON! Gulp.... |
 2006-11-23 7:13 PM in reply to: #556492 |
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| 2006-11-23 8:45 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Member 49 | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I'm in for the 1/2.....my first....trying to follow the Hal Higdon 12 week training plan. I am looking forward to the race and meeting some more of the BTers! |
| 2006-11-27 8:42 AM in reply to: #556492 |
| Expert 1274 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I will be running the 1/2 in preperation for the Lonestar 1/2 IM. My training has been terrible lately (read: havent run in 2 weeks!) but I am going to get back on track today. Should be a fun race. My first 1/2 for sure but hopefully more to come in the future! |
| 2006-12-04 3:50 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Extreme Veteran 412 Fort Worth | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Crap, crap crap!!! I wanted to do the full mary, but I just checked the site - all full. 15K people is a lot of people!! Everyone be careful. |
| 2006-12-06 9:56 AM in reply to: #615501 |
| Pro 4292 Evanston, | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Just filled yesterday, the day a half-marathoner friend of mine decided to move down to Texas and stay with me for the months of January & February, so she didn't make it either. She's still going to help me with the party though.
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| 2006-12-06 10:12 AM in reply to: #556492 |
| Expert 1274 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon If you have not registered you still have a chance! According to the email I got today from the marathon people: Compliments of The Sports Authority and Under Armour, 20 entries will be offered at The Sports Authority, 2131 Post Oak Blvd. in Houston, this Saturday, Dec. 9. The process for entry is as follows: Beginning at 11am, receive a free ticket from our table inside the store – one ticket per person. There will be 2 drawings, one at 12:30pm and one at 1:30pm. Each drawing will be for 10 entries. Tickets carry over from the first to the second drawing. The winners must be present to win and will need to sign up and pay immediately. Marathon entry fee is $100, Half Marathon $75. Cash, check or credit cards. |
| 2006-12-06 11:18 AM in reply to: #556492 |
| Regular 272 Houston | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I am very new here. I am participating in the Lonestar Sprint Triathlon. This will be my first one and I am wary. I am sure over nothing, but hey. I am also running the Houston Press 5K and I do know that the race has not filled up yet. |
| 2006-12-06 12:44 PM in reply to: #617503 |
| Expert 1274 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Tireman 4 - 2006-12-06 11:18 AM I am very new here. I am participating in the Lonestar Sprint Triathlon. This will be my first one and I am wary. I am sure over nothing, but hey. I am also running the Houston Press 5K and I do know that the race has not filled up yet. Welcome! Do you live in Houston? If so, what part? There are a few of us here in Houston. I am running the 1/2 mary and you are right, the 5k is not sold out but the mary and 1/2 mary are. Lonestar should be a really fun race. My wife will be doing the Sprint on Saturday and then be on a relay for the 1/2 ironman on Sunday and I am just going to do the 1/2 ironman. Hope to meet you soon! |
| 2006-12-06 12:57 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Regular 272 Houston | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I am in Humble. As of now, I do not have anyone to train with on the bike and swim parts. Running, well I have been doing that since 1978....LOL. My days are so weird, but they will let up during the Christmas break. I am looking forward to the Sprint Tri. I am not sure what bike to purchase or what triathlon stuff to wear. Argghhhh! |
| 2006-12-06 1:02 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Expert 1274 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Well if you have any specific bike questions dont be scared to ask them or search through previous threads. There is a lot of info to learn here. First you have to decide on a budget, then look at what you want to use the bike for. If you are just going to be using it for triathlon and your budget supports it, you should consider a tri specific bike. If you are wanting to do other organized rides or cycling racing, you should look into a road bike and possibly adding a set of aero bars for tri's. As far as what to wear, a pair of tri shorts and tri jersey is a great investment and you can find them relatively cheap on clearance online if you don't mind buying last years stuff. That is what I do. Let us know if you have any questions! |
| 2006-12-06 1:06 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Regular 272 Houston | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Ok. Where do you get the Tri stuff on clearance? Do they sell them at Academy? Where do you go in the Houston area for bikes? So many questions, so little time. As far as running, I am happy with my Asics 2110's. They and the Brooks Avengers are serving me well. |
| 2006-12-06 2:15 PM in reply to: #617362 |
| Extreme Veteran 412 Fort Worth | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon CitySky - 2006-12-06 9:56 AM Just filled yesterday, the day a half-marathoner friend of mine decided to move down to Texas and stay with me for the months of January & February, so she didn't make it either. She's still going to help me with the party though. MarkQuiet, you can still Party Qualify in one of several ways: jockstrapping, volunteering, or running the 5K! Hmmm.... sounds like fun things to do. I'll have to see how my schedule works out for that weekend. Thanks for the offer. |
| 2006-12-11 7:26 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Regular 77 Spring, TEXAS | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Aramco is gonna be my first half in prep for the Seabrook Marathon in March. |
| 2006-12-11 10:02 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Master 2447 White Oak, Texas | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon For tri stuff try these sites and of course your local shop. http://www.all3sports.com/index.php www.nashbar.com |
| 2006-12-13 4:43 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Member 46 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I'm in. This will be my 2nd half and first Houston 1/2. I just finished the Las Vegas 1/2 on Sunday. I did the Houston full 2 yrs ago, loved it. 4 weeks to go!! |
| 2006-12-19 7:18 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Regular 68 Katy, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I'm just curious as this will be my first 1/2 mary, but.....Is it worth "tapering" for this distance? My training has bascially been halfing a full-marathon plan, but they start to taper pretty soon. My long run is about 10-12 miles, and I wasn't sure if I should just keep pushing upwards, or if I should keep building up to the 13 mile distance since this distance isn't as "dangerous" as a full-marathon. Thanks |
| 2006-12-20 9:56 AM in reply to: #628522 |
| Expert 1274 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon jtbaldwin - 2006-12-19 7:18 PM I'm just curious as this will be my first 1/2 mary, but.....Is it worth "tapering" for this distance? My training has bascially been halfing a full-marathon plan, but they start to taper pretty soon. My long run is about 10-12 miles, and I wasn't sure if I should just keep pushing upwards, or if I should keep building up to the 13 mile distance since this distance isn't as "dangerous" as a full-marathon. Thanks I have not run a 1/2 mary but I am running Houston so take this for what its worth (not much). I have really slacked on my training the last few weeks since we have been moving but so far my long run has only been 7 miles. I am going to work up to about 11 in the next few weeks and then taper. I think about a week long taper is probably a good idea to give your body time to get ready to race. I really dont think that the difference between a long run of 12 miles like you are already doing or potentially stretching it out to 13 will really make any difference. Good luck in training and hopefully we'll see you on race day! |
| 2006-12-20 12:07 PM in reply to: #556492 |
| Member 46 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon I did the Vega 1/2 with my longest run being 12 miles about 3 Weeks before! I got sick and couldnt run for a week and then only did two 4 mile runs and no running 1 week prior. It went well. I think if you have run a 10 or more once or twice your good to go. IMO. Am running the Houston 1/2 as well but have been running low mileage for now, will get (2) 10 milers in before the 1/2 and just kick in for the 13.1.. hey its only a 5k after 10. |
| 2006-12-20 1:47 PM in reply to: #629118 |
| Regular 68 Katy, TX | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Cool....that's what I was hoping for. The last time I did a 10, I felt like I could finish 13 if I had to. I still have to take a couple of walking breaks, but I just want to finish within the time limit. I just started running about 4 months ago so all of this is new to me. |
| 2006-12-31 8:37 PM in reply to: #628522 |
| Fishers, IN | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Sorry, just came across the Texas forum. Yes it is worth tapering. Do not do the standard 3 week taper if you are doing a half, that is more for the extra beating/recovery you need for thoe who trained for the whole marathon. I personally do about a one week taper for a half. It really depends how long your ordinary runs are, but hopefully you have seen some of the half Marathon plans so that you can see how it is done. I typically will run about 1/3 of my weekly milage during that week. One day, probably Tuesday or Wednesday, I will try to put in a 2-4 miles at my half marathon pace. |
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