Murphy, I agree with everyone who says that a training partner is invaluable.  I think you just have to keep asking around... you never know who you may meet that may turn into a great running partner.  I've know a lot of runners, so i'm fortunate.  Sometimes the personalities or schedules don't always gel, but keep your eyes open.

I also think that virtual training partners is a good idea.  Maybe we could do a buddy system here or something.

And I just want to encourage all of the parents of young children... we are hard on ourselves for not running more.  We struggle with guilt for running and taking away time from the family.  It's all about finding the right balance for your family.  But I do know that it's an awesome example to show your children.  

I am fortunate to work part time and be able to run while the kids are at school (most days)    Speaking of working part time, Pam, if you're interested, I think you'd make a great personal trainer.   Your body is a walking advertisement.    PM me if you want, and I can give you more info.

Bugs,

Can't believe that story about that jerk.   Too bad there are people like that- so rude.  

Dave,

We want to see more of you around here, so, you know, pick something to train for.

I'm having the post marathon let down thing.  Not sure what's next.  I THINK Steamtown is it.   But, still looking for the mojo to get going on training.   It feels like it's far away, still.

I ran hard on the treadmill on Monday and my back still hurts.  I think I'm leaning back when I run?  Subbed 4th grade yesterday wearing the wrong shoes, so that didn't help.    I ran with the Girls on the run yesterday and then went to get Darby some new shoes.    She's never worn the expensive, real running shoes.   I mean, she is 9, and she's just started running.  But I loved seeing her smile and walk around the store in them.  She has major rolling in issues and these shoes will correct that.

When we got home, she asked me to run around the block with her so she could try them out.   It was one of those moments when, I REALLY wanted to be done with time on my feet,  but how could I say no to that?    So, we went.

That child is 9 years old and she wears a size 7.5!    I wear a size 9.  Pretty soon, I will be borrowing her shoes.

I hope she is truly enjoying the running and not just doing it because Mom does, or she wants to please me.   The 5K is in 2 and a half weeks.

Ok, enough rambling from me....

Have a good day all.

Mid 90's? For real? Wow. And I ran that whole damn thing? (negating a few water stops any ways.) Shit. I'm stoopid.

 

How should I train for Pocono? 'cuz I think I should train.

 

Hey I missed that. Great work. You have a serious advantage to run in the heat than the guys.. ice in the sports bra... no joke. You ice your body as you run. Got keep body temps down.

 

I'd really like a true mentor from this group. Someone that will help with my training plans and will email me and that I can email off-site to help keep me on track.

 

 

For me the mentor stuff has come from this website (and lots of log stalking of people like MikeyMike, Jeff, etc), with sanity checks from Pfitz's Advanced Marathoning and Daniels to make sure that's what makes sense. 

 

For motivation I wouldn't say I've had training partners, but rather competitive partners, people that I can race, give crap to when they beat me, or I beat them, compare training programs, commiserate when crap goes bad, and motivate me by their running with when I don't feel like running.  I've had a couple over the past few years, a couple locally, a couple in the state, and right now, Corland and I seem to have this race thing going, even though he's 30 secs behind me or so, he doesn't mind racing every now and again, and it really has helped both of us be better runners over the past year.  I guess it all depends on what makes you get out the door and run...

 

12 today, easy.  75 degrees here (definitely no 95 degrees), but it was warm enough for me to wish I had brought water along. 

A 20mi run a week after a half and three weeks before a marathon sounds great to me.

 

+1.  And that far back, you can probably have it a little more toward marathon pace for part of it and not have it impact your race. 

I want to say emphatically that I do NOT have bras in the front seat of my car. .

 

 

You aren't dating enough !.....................    wink

I really did put ice in my bra.

 

I have been tired everyday since the marathon. I just can't shake it. Pfffttt.

 

Someday I might be in a race where I can 'race' again. I just need to find one where the stars align and I get the right weather and course.

Murph, remember when I had a coach. The whole email thing takes a ton of time on both sides and it is not as great as it seems. Seriously I'd recommend just putting your shoes on and getting outside more. Listen to your body for training. Do you have a running group there?

 

 

 

Yeah, I definately am itching to get back out there. My back is feeling good and the soreness is subsiding. In my mind there is a big difference between mentor and coach. When I hit a lull, I will tend to disappear from here. You guys are very supportive and motivating. But if I feel Ive let myself down with my training its really easy to not log on. If I get the occassional email pushing me along--as weird as it sounds that would help keep me on track. Im not wanting someone to plan every minute of my schedule.

 

I hadnt run a race in over a year. After the half Iwas waiting for my brother in law. And I was watching the full marathoners that were qualifying for Boston and finishing under 4 hours. seeing their excitement and pride kinda choked me up. I remember how I felt after finishing my first. I think Im back in the right motivational state of mind. I want nail a marathon for myself again.

 

There are some running clubs. But I just really dont think thats for me. Id rather sign up for races to make sure I get my longer runs in. I just cant keep a definitive schedule during the week, and I prefer to run late in the evening, and also I will be running at lunchtime.

Crap, I've barely been able to get on and post, much less read -- sorry for that.

Just a drive by here: ran 6 miles at recovery pace this morning, still so far so good.  There was a question about a backup marathon, and I have one identified in PA around 6/13 (forget which one), but likely won't run that.  We'll wait for the freedom marathon (WV) in Oct, then Marine Corps 4 weeks later.

Our daughter and grandson has come to visit for 9 days.  He's such a delight, very smiley and he's getting past the stranger anxiety and letting Harriet and me hold him.  I'll post some pics when I get a chance.