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Bit Off Too Much???

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Smiling JOe

Smiling JOe

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So I am not a runner, but there is this 5K and Half Marathon in Seaside the first weekend in Mar '06. You guys have probably learned that I like to shake things up a bit. Well, I signed up for the Half Marathon. I know I bit off more than I can chew, but I have big eyes. My thought is that if I don't set big goals, I don't accomplish big goals. I never thought about training schedules until tonight. When I started looking around on the net, the training schedules all consists of at least 18 weeks of training for those who already run. :funn:Did I say that I don't currently run?

Question - can any runner (not you lazy bums like me) out there direct me to a quicker training schedule, and I am not talking about one which starts with 3 miles like some of the schedules which I found tonight? I don't want to finish the race like :puke:
 
Smiling JOe said:
So I am not a runner, but there is this 5K and Half Marathon in Seaside the first weekend in Mar '06. You guys have probably learned that I like to shake things up a bit. Well, I signed up for the Half Marathon. I know I bit off more than I can chew, but I have big eyes. My thought is that if I don't set big goals, I don't accomplish big goals. I never thought about training schedules until tonight. When I started looking around on the net, the training schedules all consists of at least 18 weeks of training for those who already run. :funn:Did I say that I don't currently run?

Question - can any runner (not you lazy bums like me) out there direct me to a quicker training schedule, and I am not talking about one which starts with 3 miles like some of the schedules which I found tonight? I don't want to finish the race like :puke:
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You'll be fine if it's not until March. Look up those training schedules. A co-worker of mine is running the marathon in Philly this weekend and she's only running 4 miles today...but ran 20 over the weekend. You can do it if this hefer can do it. Trust me.
 
Well, the weather should be great. That's something!

I read Runners World for years because my husband got it. I don't run; I just don't enjoy it or have the body for it but always wished I did. RW is the best. Great articles and lots of good info. I went to their site just now and found an article called Running 101 that probably has the best advice for you: Don't be afraid to walk! The last thing you want to do is injure yourself. I doubt that there are any bonafide training regimens for your situation -- you may have to mix and match to get something that works. I'm sure you can figure it out. But take it easy. If that other guy can walk from the southern tip of S. America to Alaska, you can run/walk 13.1 miles.

Another site my hubby goes to is Coolrunning.com. His current marathon training schedule comes from there.

(Keep in mind that I have only read about this, not actually done it ... typical TFT behavior, actually. :oops:)
 
I have no problems walking. I have done a bit of that. ;-) I will be fine if I end up having to walk some of the race. It is not like I am trying to qualify for the Ironman.

Thanks for the lead on Coolrunning.com, but I have already checked them out and there training schedules don't work for my time frame or current level of running (zero). I will probably just wing it doing as much cycling and excercise as running. Not a problem, but just thought I would check with you guys to see if I may get lucky.:D I will check out RW, too.
 
Yes SJ...go for it!! You'll have the whole board behind you (except for anyone currently blocking you!!!...that's JUST a joke!)! You can keep a log on this board and we can see your progress. You might inspire some computer potato (who you looking at?) to get up and get moving! We can support and push you when you get ready to throw in the towel! Tell me the date and I will do my best to be down there and cheer you from the sidelines...even if I never get the chance to meet you in person! (I will) Think of the cool new running shoes you will need! Just do it!

Run Smiling JOe Run!
 
CastlesOfSand said:
You'll be fine... You can do it!!! I'm proud of you! I wish I would sign up for a half marathon.
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hee hee hee You and I could SIGN UP for a half marathon...and maybe YOU could actually run it!

TFT....I cracked up when you said that about 'watching'. I watch some of these exercise shows and think ..." I could do that, no sweat"!!! But no actual sweat comes after I say that!!!
 
Go for it. I have a friend that never ran a marathon and completed the Music City Marathon and the one in Chicago last year. It takes some dedication, but you seem to be one to acomplish that task.
 
Maybe you can do some SoWal.com advertising- wear a pair of shorts with SoWal.com on the butt! :lolabove:
 
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