Made the decision...
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Congratulations!!! That's awesome news!
I'm not an endurance athlete, therefore, since I cannot give you any tips, my support will have to suffice
I'm not an endurance athlete, therefore, since I cannot give you any tips, my support will have to suffice
Of course I do
yeah there are a lot of running clubs around...LIRRC, NYRRC, Runners Edge (the store I purchase running gear from)...I could go on. Hopefully I'll get some advice from our endurance people on here too (flyinfree, tsi, sparrow, ect) in regards to best training plan, how to eat, how to hydrate, and obviously how to stay healthy and avoid injuries.
I know he basic mantra...start low and build up mileage as you move closer. The toughest part will be competing with the weather and avoiding death by car...
I know he basic mantra...start low and build up mileage as you move closer. The toughest part will be competing with the weather and avoiding death by car...
Sweet! My evil plan to turn this site into an endurance athlete forum is working. Bwwwaaahahahhhaaha!
Let us know what we can do.
Haha, good plan.
I will certainly let you know if I need help.
I do have a question though...as I get into training and start doing my long runs, is Gu worth it for the price? If I was to use something like a childs fruit snack, would it be just as effective?
tsil, it was just a matter of time before you endurance athletes started taking over the forum
If the truth be known, I can't run far enough to catch any of you ... :cheeky:
GT, that'd kill two birds with one stone ... or something like that
Back to the task at hand: all you marathon/endurance people need to step up to the plate and give firefreak solid advice to set him up for success
April isn't that far away ...
Oh c'mon, we can turn you into a runner. I hear there's a marathon in May...
Haha, good plan.
I will certainly let you know if I need help.
I do have a question though...as I get into training and start doing my long runs, is Gu worth it for the price? If I was to use something like a childs fruit snack, would it be just as effective?
I don't use fancy stuff when I'm training. I just buy granola bars or various other bars at Trader Joe's and Costco. Costco sells big boxes of several kinds of granola bars that work well.
I thought the marathon was in April ...
Can't do it in May ... far too many birthdays in the family during May
Unfortunately, I can't run anymore. My knee is too FUBAR. At best, I could do a triathlon, but I'd have to do it as a team
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umm. me think he says May....
Post what you learned though, I want to get more into running as well but kinda scared.
the race is in may first weekend actually.
i'm gonna need some ways to strengthen my calves...they are my week point. I had to cut my run short today because my left calf hurt too much. ive had a history of injuries in the last few years with my calves...i can do plenty of calf extensions w/o pain and can jump rope w/o an issue but running seems to piss off my calves big time. its very dependent on my running form and how i land on my feet...
first weekend actually.i'm gonna need some ways to strengthen my calves...they are my week point. I had to cut my run short today because my left calf hurt too much. ive had a history of injuries in the last few years with my calves...i can do plenty of calf extensions w/o pain and can jump rope w/o an issue but running seems to piss off my calves big time. its very dependent on my running form and how i land on my feet...
Yeah, I know the marathon is in May. Nobody seems to have a sense of humor around here
Yeah, I know the marathon is in May. Nobody seems to have a sense of humor around here
Awww... turn that frown upside down.