True, but pushing yourself at different paces/distances improves different systems. (i.e. VO2max, lactate, etc.)

This is what I've been trying to do, in my own ways. I have several goals with running so I've been scattered as to what I'm working on the "most".

As for where to do intervals, you don't need a track. And you don't necessarily need to be precise -- you can run time based intervals. Or you can look at my avatar. Garmie has all the answers.

I should get one of those. Now I have to figure out which child I'll sell to afford it.

Ms. Mississippi You live in my old stomping grounds - I grew up in West Chester...

I lived in West Chester for a few years, Golf Club apartments, that's where I met my husband. Now I'm about thirty minutes away from WC.

This whole running thing is something you learn from reading and talking to others. I feel strongly it is not about running fast all the time and your body will continually adjust and get faster the more you do it... Philly in November - best of luck!!!

I'm still learning. Back in school I just ran, it was fun, I was good at it and I didn't give it much thought. Now I have to think about it, and I'm not as good (getting old does that). But it's still fun, and I think that is half the battle. My husband HATES running, he does his three miles and not a step further. I'll get it. Philly in November. I know, I know...brrrrrr. That's okay, I'd rather be cold than too hot.

My husband HATES running, he does his three miles and not a step further.

So does he just up'n stop at the 3-mile mark of a 5k and call it quits, with only a measly 188 yards to go?

So does he just up'n stop at the 3-mile mark of a 5k and call it quits, with only a measly 188 yards to go?

WELL. NO, not in a race (he's done 4 5k races). I mean for his 4 days a week he runs. OKAY, on that thought, he actually does run 3.12 miles since the course I have us doing is 3.12 and not just 3 miles so although he doesn't know it, he runs more than 3 miles each run. But he does just up'n stop at the 3.1 or 3.12 mark...NOT A STEP FURTHER. He won't run with me anymore. Says it's too much pressure. I think I just talk too much.

Bonkin, You doing a Pfitz program? It sure looks like it based on your log What race are you training for?

Bonkin, Yeah - in Houston. Was planning to use the DRC Half for a tune-up race. I was thinking about running the Houston marathon in January. If I follow the 24/55 plan the weekend of the DRC half is also the weekend for my 17 w/ 14 mi MGP run.

Last week I was on vacation and didn't get to run the miles I had planned... I'm back now, and hopefully I'll actually stick with my training schedule!

Was wondering where you were - hoping you didn't get injured... Welcome back and hope the vacation has you rejuvenated

Nope, no injuries. I had plans of running a lot while on vacation but with having four children and a full schedule of "fun fun fun"...my days weren't quite long enough, unless I set my alarm and was up at 6:00 a.m. And, for once, I took advantage of being on vacation and tried not to set my alarm (although I did twice). Busch Gardens VA was awesome, the resort we stayed at was a golf club, it was very fancy and plush. Then we headed to Ocean City, MD for the rest of the week. Here is where it got hectic. We spent hours on the beach (my favorite place) each day. I love to be in the ocean with the older kids, we all looked like drowned rats by the end of the day. We did the boardwalk each night. We played lots of tennis. I enjoyed the hot tub and pool bar (but not too much). The treadmill in OC MD was very cool. I got to run with pre-set courses that added hills, it was hard!!