yep. will be looking at this thread for more advice on running a marathon. i've considered it before but i'm so out of shape, i gave up on the whole notion.
Marathon Tips?
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
Speaking of barefoot, my friend and I hiked Old Rag a couple of weeks ago on a weekday. While there, we saw this hippie guy with a gaggle of really young kids and a couple of women. The guy and kids were hiking BAREFOOT. Any of you who have been to Old Rag know how crazy that is.
My second thought (after "barefoot!") when i saw them was "homeschoolers". My friends was "polygamists".
Sorry for the thread hijack. With my flat feet i don't think i'm a good candidate for barefoot running!
My second thought (after "barefoot!") when i saw them was "homeschoolers". My friends was "polygamists".
Sorry for the thread hijack. With my flat feet i don't think i'm a good candidate for barefoot running!
ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
I don't run in those, but I do run in Newtons. They were recommended to me by my sister, who also runs in them after 2 ACL surgeries. I love them.
But for the love of god, whatever you do GGW, don't wear then in public when not running.
K8teebug wrote:ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
I don't run in those, but I do run in Newtons. They were recommended to me by my sister, who also runs in them after 2 ACL surgeries. I love them.
nkotb wrote:
But for the love of god, whatever you do GGW, don't wear then in public when not running. Because if you do, we're no longer related!K8teebug wrote:ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
I don't run in those, but I do run in Newtons. They were recommended to me by my sister, who also runs in them after 2 ACL surgeries. I love them.
When I'm not running, I am in my Crocs.
nkotb wrote:
But for the love of god, whatever you do GGW, don't wear then in public when not running.K8teebug wrote:ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
I don't run in those, but I do run in Newtons. They were recommended to me by my sister, who also runs in them after 2 ACL surgeries. I love them.
ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
yeah, the missus has been running in them a little. hasn't recently only because marathon training got in the way - you need to work your way into them, a little at a time and gradually ramping up the distance. when she runs again i'm sure she'll get more into them. feel free to ask her about 'em next time we meet up, she loves geeking out about running. if anything, it'll prevent you two from launching into a dorky international policy debate… ;D
another reason to get into barefoot running, even if you never plan to run a race barefoot: i saw a number of people cross the finish line in their socks with their shoes in their hands. over 26 miles their shoes gave them blisters, and the only way to finish was to take them off. i bet those folks wishes they had practiced running barefoot a little.
if only bras could cause blisters… ;D
sweetcell wrote:ggw wrote:
Does anybody do that barefoot / Vibram 5-Finger thing?
Given the nagging injuries I have had over the past couple of years, I am thinking about giving it a try.
yeah, the missus has been running in them a little. hasn't recently only because marathon training got in the way - you need to work your way into them, a little at a time and gradually ramping up the distance. when she runs again i'm sure she'll get more into them. feel free to ask her about 'em next time we meet up, she loves geeking out about running. if anything, it'll prevent you two from launching into a dorky international policy debate… ;D
hey ggw: the missus sends you this link. happy reading.
sweetcell wrote:
if anything, it'll prevent you two from launching into a dorky international policy debate… ;D
I miss ggw…
vansmack wrote:sweetcell wrote:
if anything, it'll prevent you two from launching into a dorky international policy debate… ;D
I miss ggw…
When are you in town? We need to have the High Rollers Survival Pool Payoff Lunch.
(moving threads)
yup. 15k (9.3 miles) will be the longest distance i've ever run. did a 7-mile training run on sunday and it went just fine, so another few weeks of training and i should be in good shape to achieve my desired time of 1:15.
realistically i won't make it to the founders' brunch. i'd either have to go straight from the race to the 11 am seating and smell like someone who just came from a race; or rip myself up off the coach once i got home to make the second seating… doubtful that will happen. i'll buy myself a few bottles of founders and enjoy them at home.
Yada wrote:sweetcell wrote:James wrote:
For only $10 more the Founders brunch at Meridian is a slam dunk compared to that one.
this is the first i've heard of this brunch - why didn't you tell us about it before?!?
http://dcbeer.com/2011/11/15/meridian-pint-hosts-founders-beer-brunch/
the founders brunch is actually $25 more - there is an obligatory $10 gratuity and $5 tax, so $65 total.
i'm running a 15 km that morning… this might be the perfect recoup meal ;D
You running the hot chocolate race?? Pretty sure I'm doing the same…but 5k, I'm a wuss.
yup. 15k (9.3 miles) will be the longest distance i've ever run. did a 7-mile training run on sunday and it went just fine, so another few weeks of training and i should be in good shape to achieve my desired time of 1:15.
realistically i won't make it to the founders' brunch. i'd either have to go straight from the race to the 11 am seating and smell like someone who just came from a race; or rip myself up off the coach once i got home to make the second seating… doubtful that will happen. i'll buy myself a few bottles of founders and enjoy them at home.
That looks like it will be a really fun race. I would have also run it (the 5K), but it's the week after the Philly marathon, so I'm out. It also ticked me off that they don't have day-of packet pickup for that race and i didn't want to drive to the national harbor 2 days in a row! BUT, it looks like it will be a good time!
Good luck! That's a pretty lofty 9 mile time!
Good luck! That's a pretty lofty 9 mile time!
Official marathon finisher :)
K8teebug wrote:
Official marathon finisher :)
Congratulations. Fantastic accomplishment. I was going to add, as a marathon tip, don't run one in Philadelphia.
Brian
K8teebug wrote:
Official marathon finisher :)
Damn - that was fast. You went from a non runner to a marathon finisher in under a year, right?
Congratulations!
vansmack wrote:K8teebug wrote:
Official marathon finisher :)
Damn - that was fast. You went from a non runner to a marathon finisher in under a year, right?
I started running in 2002, but only 1-2 miles until 2009. Ran some 5Ks/10Ks in 2009/2010 and decided to train for a 1/2 last February. Ran my first 1/2 in May and trained for a marathon this summer. So, pretty much, yes!
oops. This February. So, yeah, in 2010, I went from having run 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks to completing a marathon.
K8teebug wrote:
oops. This February. So, yeah, in 2010, I went from having run 3 5Ks and 2 10Ks to completing a marathon.
in 2011?