Comments on: The Real Training Starts Now http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/ Running While Battling Foot Blisters, Leg Cramps, Black Toe Nails - and MS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:18:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: kch http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-60 kch Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:01:37 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-60 Rocky Mountain Road Runners, http://rmrr.org. Here's the link for last year's schedule (2008 is not up yet, doesn't start until April): http://rmrr.org/rmrrTrainingSchedule.html Generally we get a pretty good turnout. Last year was at Denver South High School. Not sure if it's going to be there this year or somewhere else - there was some talk about changing the venue, but I'm fairly sure it will be somewhere in Denver. Not sure how far of a drive this would be for you, but if it's not too bad, you should check it out. Rocky Mountain Road Runners, http://rmrr.org. Here’s the link for last year’s schedule (2008 is not up yet, doesn’t start until April): http://rmrr.org/rmrrTrainingSchedule.html

Generally we get a pretty good turnout. Last year was at Denver South High School. Not sure if it’s going to be there this year or somewhere else - there was some talk about changing the venue, but I’m fairly sure it will be somewhere in Denver.

Not sure how far of a drive this would be for you, but if it’s not too bad, you should check it out.

]]> By: Dave http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-58 Dave Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:25:29 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-58 I usually just do the basic stretching, with a little more emphasis on stretching the IT band and I've been averaging 28 miles a week for the past 2 months. I think that should be a good enough base to start into my marathon training. It's tough with the weather here being crappy. On Saturday I did 12 miles, and the temperature was 7 degrees when I started out. I go in phases with my snacking. But the one thing is if it's not in the house, I don't crave it. If it's there, I have to eat it! Thanks for commenting as much as you do. I appreciate it. I usually just do the basic stretching, with a little more emphasis on stretching the IT band and I’ve been averaging 28 miles a week for the past 2 months. I think that should be a good enough base to start into my marathon training. It’s tough with the weather here being crappy. On Saturday I did 12 miles, and the temperature was 7 degrees when I started out.
I go in phases with my snacking. But the one thing is if it’s not in the house, I don’t crave it. If it’s there, I have to eat it!
Thanks for commenting as much as you do. I appreciate it.

]]> By: cyberpenguin http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-57 cyberpenguin Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:55:59 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-57 Wow, seems like we're both having similar weeks. ;-) The basic runs are there, but the eating is a little off. That's OK though because you've got a good plan to get you back on track on both counts. And of course the stretching, yoga, and core/ab exercises will be a great addition to the rest of your workout! Hope it'll do wonders for your training. So, what kinds of stretching exercises are you doing? Are you doing the usual hamstring, calf, and groin stretches that runners do, or possibly something different? So, how much weekly mileage are you currently doing? Do you feel like you've got enough base mileage under your belt for your upcoming marathon training? I had to laugh about the comment about football season and weekend snacking. This is certainly a danger zone area for many of us! ;-) My usual snacking "rule" is that I limit my sugar consumption to weekends only; I don't always hold fast to this rule, but atleast it gives me some boundaries/guidelinese from which to work! ;-) Note that I didn't say anything about the other types of snacking, but I find that the sugary foods can really send my craving levels into a tizzy! How do you find the whole snacking thing typically works for you? Wow, that's some powerful wind you ran in. I can only imagine how windy it must've been to knock out your lens! Good thing you got a free lens replacement for your glasses! You've got some pretty impressive races on your list. Running at 7,000 feet must be a truly amazing experience! Good luck with the new additions to your workout program & of course, with your marathon training in general! -C Wow, seems like we’re both having similar weeks. ;-) The basic runs are there, but the eating is a little off. That’s OK though because you’ve got a good plan to get you back on track on both counts.

And of course the stretching, yoga, and core/ab exercises will be a great addition to the rest of your workout! Hope it’ll do wonders for your training.

So, what kinds of stretching exercises are you doing? Are you doing the usual hamstring, calf, and groin stretches that runners do, or possibly something different?

So, how much weekly mileage are you currently doing? Do you feel like you’ve got enough base mileage under your belt for your upcoming marathon training?

I had to laugh about the comment about football season and weekend snacking. This is certainly a danger zone area for many of us! ;-) My usual snacking “rule” is that I limit my sugar consumption to weekends only; I don’t always hold fast to this rule, but atleast it gives me some boundaries/guidelinese from which to work! ;-) Note that I didn’t say anything about the other types of snacking, but I find that the sugary foods can really send my craving levels into a tizzy! How do you find the whole snacking thing typically works for you?

Wow, that’s some powerful wind you ran in. I can only imagine how windy it must’ve been to knock out your lens! Good thing you got a free lens replacement for your glasses!

You’ve got some pretty impressive races on your list. Running at 7,000 feet must be a truly amazing experience!

Good luck with the new additions to your workout program & of course, with your marathon training in general!

-C

]]> By: Dave http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-54 Dave Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:29:31 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-54 Thanks. Same to you. What kind of group do you workout with on Wednesday, and where do you do it? Thanks. Same to you. What kind of group do you workout with on Wednesday, and where do you do it?

]]> By: kch http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-53 kch Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:41:57 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-53 Good luck with your training, Dave. Here's one vote for yoga - I don't stretch as much as a should, either, but yoga really seems to help me. I try to get to class at least once a week, although I'd like to make the time for at least twice/week. For me it's been especially helpful after a hard workout. Generally in the spring I do track intervals with a group on Wednesdays and take a Thursday yoga class. The beginning of class is always pretty hard, but by the end of it, I feel like I've really worked out the kinks! Good luck with your training, Dave.

Here’s one vote for yoga - I don’t stretch as much as a should, either, but yoga really seems to help me. I try to get to class at least once a week, although I’d like to make the time for at least twice/week.

For me it’s been especially helpful after a hard workout. Generally in the spring I do track intervals with a group on Wednesdays and take a Thursday yoga class. The beginning of class is always pretty hard, but by the end of it, I feel like I’ve really worked out the kinks!

]]> By: Dave http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-50 Dave Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:47:32 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-50 mmmmm....donuts mmmmm….donuts

]]> By: JG http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-49 JG Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:41:51 +0000 http://www.msrunner.com/2008/01/18/the-real-training-starts-now/#comment-49 Yeah, I need to start getting serious too. If I'm going to do it, my marathon is only 12-13 weeks away. Well, maybe I'll star getting serious after the Krispy Kreme Challenge. Great news about your hip. You can do it! Yeah, I need to start getting serious too. If I’m going to do it, my marathon is only 12-13 weeks away. Well, maybe I’ll star getting serious after the Krispy Kreme Challenge.

Great news about your hip. You can do it!

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