tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post349746979828046545..comments2023-11-02T09:03:44.393-04:00Comments on The Happy Runner: Thoughts on training for a half marathon.Felice Devinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-68530258231502595362011-04-09T19:15:10.126-04:002011-04-09T19:15:10.126-04:00ITA with #3! The race was too close to the finish...ITA with #3! The race was too close to the finish line. The other points are great reminders as well.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502064517617297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-25412865979282715452011-04-08T14:09:21.812-04:002011-04-08T14:09:21.812-04:00Amber, they are CEP compression socks and I LOVE t...Amber, they are CEP compression socks and I LOVE them. I really would recommend them. I've worn them on most of my long runs and during the race and I really think they helped me recover faster than I would have.Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-35967635845059310812011-04-08T10:54:13.130-04:002011-04-08T10:54:13.130-04:00What are those green socks you are wearing? Do th...What are those green socks you are wearing? Do they help with soreness. Looking for something for my longer runs. I'm currently training for a marathon and am on Week 9. Thanks!!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406206618140557782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-50948003960835137972011-04-07T23:59:27.443-04:002011-04-07T23:59:27.443-04:00Not sure if I love your race report or your lesson...Not sure if I love your race report or your lessons learned more. Let's call it a tie. I am still basking in the glow of your happy half!!ihaverunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353024020794141387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-84935659574121961612011-04-07T23:46:52.543-04:002011-04-07T23:46:52.543-04:00Glad you had such a great race! You'll figure ...Glad you had such a great race! You'll figure out what works for you :)<br /><br />Finally got my recap up: http://merrymishaps.com/2011/04/race-report-happy-runner-half-marathon-challenge/<br /><br />Also, I should be in weekend miles rather than half-marathon category. Thanks for hosting!Lauren @ mostly i runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431193198057016193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-56466214627040072242011-04-07T13:23:18.939-04:002011-04-07T13:23:18.939-04:00Great lessons...I am of late so bad with starting ...Great lessons...I am of late so bad with starting out too fast. I have to focus on my next few long runs to keep a slow start. I am such a slow learner....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-80740004713050198652011-04-07T13:21:53.358-04:002011-04-07T13:21:53.358-04:00I totally agree with #4. I keep my training plans ...I totally agree with #4. I keep my training plans as an open doc in Excel and shift things as needed. You never know when the baby might start fussing the stroller and you have to cut a run short!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-20764392354957340472011-04-07T12:37:15.511-04:002011-04-07T12:37:15.511-04:00Great lessons. Mile repeats are something I know ...Great lessons. Mile repeats are something I know I should do...maybe next time!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598574277029972972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-71937689264439829752011-04-07T12:12:16.958-04:002011-04-07T12:12:16.958-04:00always a great thing when you can come away from a...always a great thing when you can come away from a race learning a bunch of stuff. i think formulating an eating plan and sticking to it is so hard. yet probably the most important. some days my body just doesn't want what i planned for.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-18113824511788509822011-04-07T09:13:11.614-04:002011-04-07T09:13:11.614-04:00Thanks for this list! I know I have to work on sp...Thanks for this list! I know I have to work on speed in training next time. I definitely let that component slide. One key learning for me was to know the course and to incorporate the toughest part of the course into my training (it helped that my race was local). If the course is not local, I will still plan to understand the terrain and to find similar challenges for my training runs. It helped me to maximize my effort and stay focused knowing what the course would do and where there would be relief in the twist & turns uphill of the last mile. I was also prepared for the water treatment plant part of the course and knew exactly how long that stretch was so I could focus and get by it as fast as possible.The Caldwell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099716014420538667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-7976266869854893032011-04-07T08:35:33.495-04:002011-04-07T08:35:33.495-04:00Definitely agree with all of this! It took me a wh...Definitely agree with all of this! It took me a while to figure out that I needed to Gu early and regularly, no matter what. Same goes for hydration. Drink BEFORE you're thirsty.<br /><br />I'm also a big proponent of longer intervals of 1600 to 3200. This is what you need to do for long distance!<br /><br />Congrats again on your race and looking forward to finding out what's next.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-18665137056225903532011-04-07T07:15:46.370-04:002011-04-07T07:15:46.370-04:00I posted on Sunday about my 15k and then I added m...I posted on Sunday about my 15k and then I added more miles on...Total 13.1 miles in 1:46:25 (over two days - Saturday and Sunday).<br /><br />I hate mile repeats but you are right - they really help get you in good shape for a half!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-23785803724695039442011-04-06T23:54:07.587-04:002011-04-06T23:54:07.587-04:00Great lessons to take away. I learned the same th...Great lessons to take away. I learned the same thing with the food on my first half. I didn't eat as much either and paid for it in the end...I also started out too fast...its all first time mistakes that we hear so much but the excitement of it all gets ya. I have to try those mile repeats...training for my first marathon. Never really like them but I think maybe I'll try... Look forward to reading more.Annette@(running)In the Right Directionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372955823255697940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-41597237402353204682011-04-06T23:13:49.328-04:002011-04-06T23:13:49.328-04:00Alright, I'm still learning lingo around here ...Alright, I'm still learning lingo around here - what's a mile repeat? I feel like I should know this but keep in mind that I just started doing sprints...I'm just learning lol<br /><br />What was your plan with the jelly beans? No Gu or Cliff or anything? I need some tips and something that could save me money (especially on leftover Easter candy with discounted prices) would be so nice.S Club Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061586966925524808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-20087448682636184412011-04-06T22:40:02.233-04:002011-04-06T22:40:02.233-04:00Mile repeats sound good. Must try them one day.
O...Mile repeats sound good. Must try them one day.<br /><br />One thing I have learned from racing marathons and half marathons is, you can always learn something new every time you race a marathon or half marathon.speedygeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857029544465801830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-69906806266641948762011-04-06T22:32:11.480-04:002011-04-06T22:32:11.480-04:00So smart to do a re-cap like this. It's great ...So smart to do a re-cap like this. It's great to learn from your experiences. Congrats on the last one and good luck with the next one! :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271129102802150139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-59520393324388579652011-04-06T22:03:07.638-04:002011-04-06T22:03:07.638-04:00Great lessons to take away from your half!
Here&#...Great lessons to take away from your half!<br /><br />Here's my race report. I ran my 3rd half on Sunday and PRed despite some killer hills:<br /><br />http://running-on-coffee.blogspot.com/2011/04/race-report-my-third-half.html<br /><br />Running another (on a flatter course) in about 6 weeks, I think! :)RunningOnCoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715671909290199683noreply@blogger.com