Giants Fan

posted: 6/15/2008 at 12:07 PM

Ok, longest run ever since I started running. 18.07 miles!!! I can't believe I actually did that distance and didn't collapse! My legs were getting tired though, definitely felt things that I knew I could not control, just natural body reaction. But I made it!! Makes that marathon in Sept. look easier and easier!! CC

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/15/2008 at 12:18 PM

NICE! My longest run to date is 16 miles...that's a long way to run. I can't even fathom 18, yet. If you are already doing 18 you're going to be super ready for that marathon in Sept.! Big grin

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midwest runner

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posted: 6/15/2008 at 12:26 PM

Thanks! I think when I first decided to try the marathon I didn't feel ready (even though those around me were more than confident) but the more I get into my training the more confident I become. Guess that is a good thing huh?

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posted: 6/16/2008 at 2:45 PM

WohooO!

That's awesome! You'll be ready for that marathon by Sept. Wink

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BadDawg

posted: 6/16/2008 at 2:51 PM

Quote from midwest runner on 6/15/2008 at 12:07 PM:

My legs were getting tired though...

I wonder why that would be? Wink

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posted: 6/16/2008 at 4:15 PM

Good job. You managed to do a 9:08 pace. Are you planning to go < 4 hrs. 4=""></ 4 hrs.>

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posted: 6/16/2008 at 4:35 PM

I'm hoping to go below four hours yes. I'm thinking the last 6 miles of the marathon are going to seem like they last just as long as the first 20! CC

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posted: 6/18/2008 at 11:14 AM

Congrats on the milestone!

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Kerry1976

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posted: 6/18/2008 at 1:19 PM

WOW! That is awesome!

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Sockoni

posted: 6/18/2008 at 3:22 PM

Great work! That's an awesome accomplishment!

NurseSteffani

posted: 6/19/2008 at 12:03 AM

Awesome job Smile

Now just stay injury-free, September is going to be here before you know it!

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posted: 6/24/2008 at 5:01 PM

Quote from midwest runner on 6/16/2008 at 4:35 PM:

I'm hoping to go below four hours yes. I'm thinking the last 6 miles of the marathon are going to seem like they last just as long as the first 20! CC

That is 100% true, but with enough 18-20 mile runs between now and sept, that wall so much easier on you, so keep it up, you're doing great already! Make sure you get some rest days in now too, so you can recover from the 18 and so on!

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posted: 6/24/2008 at 6:13 PM

Awesome!!!!! Big grin

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cgerber

posted: 6/24/2008 at 6:39 PM
modified: 6/24/2008 at 6:40 PM

Nice job, that's awesome!!

Quote from midwest runner on 6/16/2008 at 4:35 PM:

I'm hoping to go below four hours yes. I'm thinking the last 6 miles of the marathon are going to seem like they last just as long as the first 20! CC

It goes against pretty much all the marathon training plans, but marathons got a LOT easier for me when I started running the full distance in training on a somewhat regular basis. May be worth considering... it's nice to know what to expect out of your body before you actually get to race day. - Chris

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posted: 6/24/2008 at 7:14 PM

Congratulations! That's a GREAT accomplishment!!!!

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