Marathon Tips?

James wrote:
I've never understood why people pay money and get up early and travel to do 5K and 10K races. It seems like alot of time and effort to do something that you can do on your own anyway.

For me, that extends right up to a half marathon, as I typically run 13 miles EVERY Saturday (actually i've cut back to 9 while not training for a marathon, but it used to be 13).

Now a marathon I can understand. Having others going through the agony with you helps to push you to the finish, and having 26.2 miles of pavement without cars helps too.

I don't typically travel for 5K/10Ks.  I like running the BWC 5K every year because it's an inspiring 5K and I coach beginning runners for it.  Most of the women are running their first ever race and it's a very supportive one! (and for a great cause).  

I don't have to travel for Clyde's b/c it's basically next door to my house.

I like running 1/2 marathons.  I think it's the perfect race distance.  My IT band can't take training for marathons year-round at this time so I only run those in the fall.

Every race is different and every runner is different.  I just like running in different places!  The Shamrock was a great time and they have a marathon for those marathon snobs :)

Well that is because he is a dick.
Plus, you gotta love a statement that says "I run 13 miles EVERY Saturday (well, actually, no I don't, but I used to once!!!!! But not anymore. And yet I did do it! A couple times back in the 90s.

Relaxer wrote:
Well that is because he is a dick.
Plus, you gotta love a statement that says "I run 13 miles EVERY Saturday (well, actually, no I don't, but I used to once!!!!! But not anymore. And yet I did do it! A couple times back in the 90s.

:D

I still don't see the point.

For me, running is best when it's solitary experience. I want to be in touch with my natural environment, not bumping elbows with strangers. To me, running is about being healthy and fit, not about beating other people or beating personal bests.

Convince me otherwise of the appeal, instead of reacting defensively and calling names.

sweetcell wrote:

James wrote:
I've never understood why people pay money and get up early and travel to do 5K and 10K races. It seems like alot of time and effort to do something that you can do on your own anyway.

For me, that extends right up to a half marathon, as I typically run 13 miles EVERY Saturday (actually i've cut back to 9 while not training for a marathon, but it used to be 13).

Now a marathon I can understand. Having others going through the agony with you helps to push you to the finish, and having 26.2 miles of pavement without cars helps too.

we're not all you.

you're an accomplished long distance runner, WE GET IT.  for some people, 10K is a big deal.  i'm fairly confident in saying that the average american can't run 5 miles in under 50 minutes so participating in a 10K makes you above-average.

running any distance on your own - whether it's 5K or 26.2 miles - isn't the same as doing it in a timed race.  you don't push yourself in the same way, you don't have the encouragement, you don't have the resources (water, cleared roads, etc).  i've never run as hard on sunday morning as i have at a race.

your constant berating of any distance other than a full marathon makes you come across like a prick.  i'm sure that's not be your intention.

Actually, it was 2011-2012, but whatever. My wife didn't like me being away for so long, so I cut back.

Relaxer wrote:
Well that is because he is a dick.
Plus, you gotta love a statement that says "I run 13 miles EVERY Saturday (well, actually, no I don't, but I used to once!!!!! But not anymore. And yet I did do it! A couple times back in the 90s.

James wrote:
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Just type this next time. We've known you long enough to fill in the blanks if we so choose.

Sorry, I guess I should have started my post with "Things about running James Ford thinks you should know."


Because it's so much fucking cooler to refer to yourself in the third person instead of the first.

vansmack wrote:

James wrote:
I….

For me……        I…      my….. To me……

me…….

Just type this next time. We've known you long enough to fill in the blanks if we so choose.

James wrote:
Sorry, I guess I should have started my post with "Things about running James Ford thinks you should know."


Because it's so much fucking cooler to refer to yourself in the third person instead of the first.

Exactly. And then I won't have to click it unless I REALLY want to.

James wrote:My wife didn't like me being away for so long, so I cut back.

Really?  The way you act on this board, I would think she'd encourage you to take longer runs, so she could have more quiet time at home.

You've obviously never been a work at home mom of a toddler.
;)

showlistdc wrote:

James wrote:My wife didn't like me being away for so long, so I cut back.

Really?  The way you act on this board, I would think she'd encourage you to take longer runs, so she could have more quiet time at home.

BTW, I CRUSHED my PR at Shamrock by 9:40. 

Crushed.

Anyone running the Nike 1/2 in a few weeks?

Got into the Marine Corps Marathon.  What a cluster…

marathon tip: if during a training run you start to develop a pain in both your lower hamstring and your shins, don't tell yourself you can push through it and run it off.  i tried this approach and i'm now off running for the next few weeks, who knows what i'll come back to.

i had a bib for the cherry 10-miler this past sunday but couldn't use it.  i went down to cheer on the missus and our other friends.  GORGEOUS morning for a run.

Didn't get into MCM, what a cluster…

Tried for 45 mins from a pay as you go internet cafe pc in St John. Family was waiting back at our cottage to have lunch and go to beach, so i gave up.

K8teebug wrote:
Anyone running the Nike 1/2 in a few weeks?

Got into the Marine Corps Marathon.  What a cluster…

sweetcell wrote:
marathon tip: if during a training run you start to develop a pain in both your lower hamstring and your shins, don't tell yourself you can push through it and run it off.  i tried this approach and i'm now off running for the next few weeks, who knows what i'll come back to.

i had a bib for the cherry 10-miler this past sunday but couldn't use it.  i went down to cheer on the missus and our other friends.  GORGEOUS morning for a run.

So sorry to hear that!

If you need a good PT, I have an excellent one in Ellicott City.  But, I'm guessing that might be a little far for you.

any runners in this thread ever had bunion surgery? how long before you could start running again? thinking about going under the knife…. :(

One of my good friends had bunion surgery.  Hers were really bad and she was sidelined for a few months.

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Anyone going to see Spirit of the Marathon II next Wednesday?  I'm going to Snowden Square.

doing Tough Mudder this Saturday. anyone ever done this?