Wow. I couldn't run a single mile at 7.40. Way to go, Mr. PH! Wbertha, I don't know anything about running indoors like that. Wonder if it would be a step up from the ole' treadmill, where my pace always seems dreadfully slow, even when I'm working really hard and calling it a tempo run. 10kms every day this week but Tuesday. Running with a brace to help the knee somewhat. Nice today in S Florida--67 when I went out for my run! K

Hooray, Marsha! You're exactly where I am - I did my first 8-mile run last week! Quite a feeling, isn't it? It wasn't easy for me, either. The next day, I barely made it 3 miles, and it was even harder than the 8-mile run! Yesterday, though, I ran 8.2 miles and it was a LITTLE easier, and my 4-mile run today was not bad at all. We can do this!! Teresa

14.5 today, giving me 41 for the week.

Great job on the 8 milers! Good milestone. 9 miles for me on Saturday, making 28 mi for the week. It was a reasonably good week. Next week is supposed to be a 12 miler, so I'm trying to be positive about that. The half is less than a month away at this point.

Do you guys think following the rule that says your long run should be no more than a third of your total weekly mileage is important? I'm getting to the point where it will be difficult to do that, so I'm curious. Thanks! Teresa

Alright Misty go for it!!! Teresa I don't put much into the 1/3 rule (I think more like someone's suggestion). I've been running 18 years and have trained with about 30 different runners, several have regularly violated that rule without any problems. The long run is the most important on your schedule. Sure it would be nice to do a medium long mid-week run, which probably keep you from violating the 1/3 rule but it's not nearly as important as the weekly long run. My advice would be to increase 1 mile everyother week then drop 2 miles the other week. For example Sat. 9 miles next Sat. 7 next 10 then back to 8 miles. The long run will get you to the finishline everything else will help get you there a little faster. Try to schedule a day off after you've increased your long run. I'm currently training my wife for her 2nd half and my 14th. We ran 13.2 yesterday, 5 on Sat. and she ran 3 Tues. & Thurs. last week. She also walks 4 miles on Wed. Even with the walking she way over the 1/3 mark. Yesterday's run was her longest run ever, but she feels great today. Good running, keep up the good work ladies

Thanks for your thoughts, guys! That makes sense and is very helpful. That's neat you're running the HM with your wife, Sarge! I'll have to get DH on the ball... It's funny, he's always been the "athletic" one (he's a good bicyclist), but he just shakes his head when I tell him I'm running more than 8 miles!

I think having salt left on your face is normal after a longer or higher effort run, Misty. If you stand at the finish of a marathon you will see runners with faces encrusted with white salts, not all of them, it seems to affect some more than others. Simon.