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jeffdonahue
posted: 9/24/2008 at 6:49 PM
Quote from Murphy996 on 9/24/2008 at 6:12 PM:
My log is ugly and somewhat humerous since February.


And yet still impressive that you could go out and run a marathon with so little training - nice job and welcome to the group.
"80% of success is showing up." ~ Woody Allen

"Go that way... really fast. If something gets in your way... turn." ~ Charles DeMar

God doesn't give you what you want. He gives you what you need, the rest is up to you.
ShanHas
I'm excited!
 posted: 9/24/2008 at 8:39 PM
Quote from Murphy996 on 9/24/2008 at 6:12 PM:
OK. Im starting today or tomorrow (in marathon recovery). Think this may give me added motivation to get off my butt and train better. My log is ugly and somewhat humerous since February.


HI MURPHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When's the next one?
2009 Goals - Do it up Big!
Wingz
posted: 9/25/2008 at 4:01 AM
It's never to late to get back on that horse, eh?

Very cool that you were able to get that marathon. How was it? I never hear about what people's experiences are when they HAVEN'T been running 10,000 miles/week for months on end and are all-burned-out-and-injured-from-running-too-much. I'd love to hear your story!
Murphy996
Vegas 2006 Finish line
 posted: 9/26/2008 at 8:23 PM
Im sort of an expert at running marathons undertrained. I only felt properly trained for my first two marathons. Even then I didnt quite follow the programs (the 2nd marathon was less than 2 months after my first).

I feel great now (7 days later) The main problem I had this time was chaffing related. Im finally healed up and really looking forward to a nice evening run on the trail tonight. The one thing about not being trained is you dont have to worry about leaving anything on the course. It takes every bit of energy to finish. I ran relatively slow--and felt fine cardio wise..but my legs were shot. My back killed for 2 days. But now Im good.

My problem is keeping motivation. I started this year out great for 1-1/2 months. Ran more and better than ever in tough conditions. Then I got sick, and out of the habit of running.

Im actually considering the same trifecta as last year Dayton/Columbus/Vegas (if Vegas actually happens--im signed up and flight is booked--but its actual existence is in doubt). Columbus would be a scheduled 18 mile run day anyhow--or I may do the half..depends on how Im holding up.

My streak starts tonight (I swear)
dmurphy104@go-concepts.com
marathon maniac #1293
2009 goals: 1500 miles, 2 hour half marathon, 4 hour marathon
Wingz
posted: 9/26/2008 at 8:52 PM
Chafing - ouch!!! I became a huge fan of spandex during my first year running for that very reason. I was always too shy before to wear something so... ahem... form fitting. But when I discovered that a pair of spandex pants would keep chafing AND bunching away... well, there's been no going back!

Big grin
Murphy996
Vegas 2006 Finish line
 posted: 9/28/2008 at 2:40 AM
not sure how to get me to show up on the graph. I added myself to the spreadsheet but didnt want to screw things up trying to get it to graph. If someone can offer assistance that would be great!
dmurphy104@go-concepts.com
marathon maniac #1293
2009 goals: 1500 miles, 2 hour half marathon, 4 hour marathon
Wingz
posted: 9/28/2008 at 10:20 AM
Quote from Murphy996 on 9/28/2008 at 2:40 AM:
not sure how to get me to show up on the graph. I added myself to the spreadsheet but didnt want to screw things up trying to get it to graph. If someone can offer assistance that would be great!


You're on there. Not sure if someone else fixed it or if you just didn't wait long enough. It usually takes a few minutes for changes to show up.

Lookin' good so far! Cool
jeffdonahue
posted: 9/28/2008 at 1:03 PM
I changed the range of the graph so that might have done it, or it could just be that like Wingz said it takes a bit for the changes in teh google doc to reach the main User Group page.
"80% of success is showing up." ~ Woody Allen

"Go that way... really fast. If something gets in your way... turn." ~ Charles DeMar

God doesn't give you what you want. He gives you what you need, the rest is up to you.
Jill_B
A hippo swimming.
 posted: 11/17/2008 at 12:23 AM
Hello-
I may have to drop out, but I've run every day this month so far (I know that is small potatos, but it's a start) and I'm not planning on stopping. Of course if I do, I'll let you know and probably leave the group in shame.

-Jill
upcoming races: Long Branch Half Marathon (May 2009)
jeffdonahue
posted: 1/5/2009 at 2:14 PM
Welcome to lorrieg!!!

Sorry if I missed any people in welcoming them to the group but the Fall was pretty busy. I am going to try to get more organized for 2009
"80% of success is showing up." ~ Woody Allen

"Go that way... really fast. If something gets in your way... turn." ~ Charles DeMar

God doesn't give you what you want. He gives you what you need, the rest is up to you.
jeffdonahue
posted: 1/5/2009 at 5:39 PM
And a nice new welcome to VintageRunner as well.
"80% of success is showing up." ~ Woody Allen

"Go that way... really fast. If something gets in your way... turn." ~ Charles DeMar

God doesn't give you what you want. He gives you what you need, the rest is up to you.
lorrieg
posted: 1/6/2009 at 5:56 AM
Thanks, Jeff! I've only got a streak that's a few days old (started 12/28-), and already had my first big challenge today. 32 degrees and freezing rain. That may not sound too cold for some of you, but it's really freaking cold for this Texas girl!
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