SparkPeople Master Runners-40 and over Team Messageboard

Shoe recommendations

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:19:38 EST

Hello! I have wide feet and am an UNDER pronator, meaning I turn my ankles outwards, wearing the outsides of my shoes. I have never spent real money on a pair of shoes in my life, but now I guess I'd better! I have hurt the distal portion of my right fibula and the proximal portion of my right 5th metatarsal - both of which suggest I need more support on the outside edges of my shoes and can't just buy whatever is on sale anymore. I've noticed many runner's shoes are made for neutral runn...

SHIRAZSOLLY

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:33:09 EST

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KELLYOLOGY

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:57 EST

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MWWENSIN

Mon, 6 May 2013 08:10:52 EST

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Menopause, Running, and Pain - Need Help

Sun, 5 May 2013 20:57:46 EST

I'm pretty sure I am 5-6 months into menopause. For the past 2-3 months, no matter what length of a run I do, or how easy or hard, on hills or the flats, I always have a LOT of pain and tightness in my hips, knees and ankles for days afterward.

I have a desk job where I sit for 2-3 hours at a time (this place is a bit restrictive with its employees), and when I get up, I hobble for the first few steps. I'm also really sore getting up in the morning. After I get moving I can walk...

PSUALUM93

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:38:16 EST

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STARBRIGHT1206

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:38:21 EST

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GSPOTWIFE

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:31:52 EST

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boston.... a link some of you might like to have

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:29:31 EST

here are two links from runner's world
its a link that i think some of you might like to have
pdq
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http://www.runnersworld.com/general-inte
rest/how-help-or-show-support-boston?c
m_mmc=NL-SpecialCoverage-_-04182013-_-
How-to-Help-and-Show-Your-Support

http://www.runnersworld.com/boston-marat
hon?cm_mmc=NL-SpecialCoverage-_-041820
13-_-More-on-the-tragedy-%26ndash%3B-a
nd-the-race

BEARDK

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:24:27 EST

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boston... .everyone safe?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:21:25 EST

wanted to check-in and ask about the boston marathon....

is everyone safe?

couldn't believe the news!
thought of the people running and those watching

hope everyone here is okay and that everyone you know is safe?

NEWSWEETBREEZES

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:55:58 EST

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rules of success: trust the taper

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:49:33 EST

rules of success*
10. Trust the taper
In the final three weeks before race day, drop your weekly mileage by 25 to 50 percent, but maintain the intensity of race-pace runs and speedwork. Many runners fret that they'll lose fitness. But a 2010 study by researchers at Ball State University found that runners who maintained speedwork but dropped their weekly mileage by 25 percent three weeks before race day lost no cardiovascular fitness, gained muscle strength, and improved race times....

ALTHATJAZVA

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:04:15 EST

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rules of success: run at race pace

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:22:27 EST

rules of success*

9. Run at race pace
Spend time practicing your goal speed during training and it will feel like your body's natural rhythm come race day. Mentally, logging dozens of miles at race pace will help you feel more confident when the starting gun goes off.
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*Amby Burfoot (from Runner’s World) suggests following these bedrock principles to achieve your goals

ELASTI-GIRL

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:47:48 EST

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rules of success: turn it up

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:00:19 EST

rules of success*

8. Turn it up
Even marathoners looking simply to finish should do speedwork. Running fast builds cardiovascular strength by forcing your heart to work harder to deliver oxygen to your leg muscles, which, in turn, get stronger and more efficient at extracting oxygen from your blood. Speed sessions raise your metabolism, increasing calorie burn even after your workout. Turning your legs over at a quicker rate also sheds sloppiness in your stride - you'll run mo...

RIMRANCH

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:14:22 EST

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rules of success: measure your success

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:46:00 EST

rules of success*
7. Measure your effort
Go too hard on easy days and you won't have the energy for speed sessions and long runs. Go too slow during hard workouts and you won't push your fitness to the next level. Use pace, heart rate, or the talk test to ensure you're working out at the right intensity and reaping the intended benefit of every run.
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*Amby Burfoot (from Runner’s World) suggests following these bedrock principles to achieve your goals

TULULAHFRANKIE

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:23:53 EST

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rules of success: remember to cross-train

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:29:28 EST

rules of success*
6. Remember to cross-train
When you run, your muscles, joints, and connective tissues absorb a lot of shock. Cross-training gives your body a break from the pounding while maintaining your cardiovascular fitness. Yoga, Pilates, and strength training promote recovery, build muscle, and develop a strong upper body. Swimming, cycling, elliptical training, and rowing improve your aerobic fitness.
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*Amby Burfoot (from Runner’s World) suggests follo...

CONNIESUIT

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:07:35 EST

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rules of success: alternate hard and easy

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 09:09:51 EST

rules of success*

5. Alternate hard and easy

If you don't push yourself, you'll never develop the ability to run farther or faster. But if you don't rest enough, you'll burn out or get injured. Follow speed sessions or long runs with an easy run or rest day, and every few weeks cut back your mileage by 20 percent. These recovery periods allow your body to repair and rebuild damaged muscle tissue, thereby helping you get stronger and more resistant to fatigue at faster pa...

Getting faster......am I expecting too much?

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 20:19:24 EST

I want to run faster. I run a lot, but don't seem to be getting that much faster (to me). I currently However, I looked back, and in two years (almost) I have taken 28 min off my half marathon time. Am I just expecting too much out of myself?

rules of success: hit the hills

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 09:12:31 EST

rules of success*
4. Hit the hills
Once a week during the first half of your training, run the hilliest route you can find. Hill work builds leg strength, aerobic capacity, and running economy (how efficiently your body uses oxygen), which gives you the strength and stamina to run faster later in the program.
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*Amby Burfoot (from Runner’s World) suggests following these bedrock principles to achieve your goals

rules of success: go easy MOST of the time

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:02:29 EST

rules of success*
3. Go easy MOST of the time
Complete about 80 percent of your runs at a pace that's about 60 to 90 seconds slower than your goal race pace. It should feel comfortable: if you're huffing and puffing, you're going too fast. Your heart and lungs adapt more quickly than muscles, tendons, and bones when you increase mileage. Frequent running at an easy pace gives your musculoskeletal system a chance to get stronger and catch up with your cardiovascular gains.
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TXPATRIOT

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:05:59 EST

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rules of success: start slow . . . build gradually

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:01:38 EST

rules of success*

2. Start slow . . . build gradually
Coaches say the best way to avoid injury is to follow the 10-percent rule: Increase your weekly mileage and the length of your long run by no more than 10 percent each week. Your muscles and joints need time to adapt to the workload.
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*Amby Burfoot (from Runner’s World) suggests following these bedrock principles to achieve your goals

rules of success: warm up and cool down

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 09:48:45 EST

rules of success*
1. Warm Up and Cool Down
It's tempting to jump right into your run, but don't. A five (5) to ten (10) minute warm up raises your heart and breathing rates and gets blood flowing to muscles. Insert a few strides to wake up your nervous system and get fast-twitch muscle fibers firing. In general, the faster or farther you intend to go, the more you should warm up. Cool down after a hard run so your heart rate gradually falls. Stop abruptly and blood can pool in your ...

HEALTHIERKEN

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:32:35 EST

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LESSJAY

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:13:03 EST

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SCCUDDLERS

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:40:28 EST

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Less injuries with MORE running???

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:36:57 EST

I need to check with the group to see if anyone else has experienced this. For the last 2-3 years I have been using the FIRST (Furman Institute) 3 day a week running program. I originally switched to this program because of some lower back issues I was having. I am now working with a coach and he has added a 4th day of running and if I tolerate that well we will add a 5th day. So here is the strange thing...the more mileage he is adding the better my body feels! My back has less pain, my hips...

RUNGURL1

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:19:58 EST

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PRINCESSFIONA41

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:32:31 EST

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Chicago Women's Half

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:54:09 EST

I was thinking of choosing this half as my first on June 23. Last year was the inaugural event and I was wondering if anyone ran it? If so, thoughts on course, crowd, etc?

I've done a couple of Chicago 5Ks and a few were poorly organized with way too many people on the course while others were amazing.

GREASE31

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:20:07 EST

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running tips: this and that #10 (last one)

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 09:32:20 EST

10. Feel the magic . . .  "For me, running is a lifestyle and an art. I'm far more interested in the magic of it than the mechanics." - Lorraine Moller  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

LUCYRUNS46

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 09:30:43 EST

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SPARKPERSON100

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:32:21 EST

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LEEKOS

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:31:07 EST

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STEPHINAL

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:36:11 EST

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running tips: this and that #9

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:10:14 EST

9. Do what you must do… "If one can stick to training throughout many long years, then willpower is no longer a problem. It's raining? That doesn't matter. I'm tired? That's beside the point. It's simply that I have to run." - Emil Zatopek
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

5k or HM to support Sandy Hook Elementary families

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:27:04 EST

I saw this today and thought I'd share it with the team. I can't possibly go to Tampa to run this race on January 31, but thought I would pay the registration fee to support the cause (it goes to help the families of the tragedy) and do a virtual 5 k race that day at home in honor of those. I thought maybe some others might want to do the same thing. Here's the link

www.active.com/half-marathon/tampa-f
l/sandy-hook-elementary-memorial-half-
marathon-and-5k-2013

MAD*DREAMER

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:56:13 EST

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running tips: this and that #8

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:24:28 EST

running tips: this and that #8

. . . . train with SOMEONE . . .  "It may seem odd to hear a coach say this, but I think a really great training partner is more important than a coach." - Joan Nesbit, coach and world-class runner  
. . . . ANYONE . . . "Never underestimate the value of a good training partner, even if it's your dog. Training allies will get you out the door on those days when exercise might otherwise be reduced to a finger on the remote ...

RVKRALOVETZ

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:21:36 EST

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PLMITCH

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:07:35 EST

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running tips: this and that #7

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 10:14:01 EST

7. Muster your mental might 
"Keep working on mental attitude. You have to fight that supposedly rational voice that says: 'I'm 50 years old, and I don't have to be doing this anymore.'" - Ken Sparks, Ph.D.  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: this and that #6

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:07:10 EST

6. Take baby steps 
"You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your goal too high and don't fulfill it, your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it." - Emil Zatopek, four-time Olympic gold medalist from Czechoslovakia  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago...

running tips: this and that #5

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 09:28:17 EST

5. Don't overthink it
 "In running I go by the axiom that my coach Jumbo Elliott of Villanova used: KISS … Keep It Simple, Stupid." - Marty Liquori  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

interesting article on us older athletes

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:36:16 EST

I feel there is some merit to the article, just how you apply it to my training is going to be the challenge, not so much in the training, but racing. I love to run as fast as I can.
online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127
887323330604578145462264024472.html?mo
d=googlenews_wsj

running tips: this and that #4

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:10:50 EST

4. Be a copy cat 
"Visualizing perfect running form will help you stay relaxed. Visualize before the race. Then, once you're in the race, pick out someone who's looking good and running relaxed. This will help you do the same." - Gayle Barron, 1978 Boston Marathon champion  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Older Runners

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:18:00 EST

Interesting WSJ article about how older runners may want to slow down and reduce their mileage.

online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127
887323330604578145462264024472.html?fb
_action_ids=4606060642173&fb_action_ty
pes=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregatio
n&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Let me know your thoughts.

Gary

BOYSJR

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:16:17 EST

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running tips: this and that #3

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:56:15 EST

3. Find a cheerleader 
"The primary reason to have a coach is to have someone who says: 'Hey, you're looking good today!'" - Jack Daniels, Ph.D.  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

RUNFOR3POINT1

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:53:11 EST

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Master in Memphis!

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:14:39 EST

I just wanted to write a quick hello to introduce myself. I'm relatively new to running (started in July/August), but have quickly fallen in love with it. I've run two 5k races so far, getting ready for the local Turkey Trot next Thursday and have one last 5k fun run in December scheduled (UGLY SWEATER! YEAH!) before I start my training program for my first half-marathon on January 8 (race is on St. Patrick's Day).

I've lived in Memphis for a little over a year and I LOVE it. I...

MADSCRIBBLER

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:16:47 EST

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Hi everyone - introduction-

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:26:48 EST

Happy Sunday everyone! I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself - my name is Maria, and I'll be running my first marathon, at age 49, on April 15, 2013 (Boston). Since I'll be training through a Boston winter, I'm open to any advice regarding cold weather gear, as well as long runs, etc. I walked the route in September for The Jimmy Fund, and that inspired me to train to run it in April. I'll be running for The Red Sox Foundation Charity Team.

Have a great day!!

running tips: this and that #2

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:16:07 EST

2. Be a little shady 
"Squinting intently requires more energy than you can spare over 26.2 miles. So if it's sunny or you're allergic to dust or pollen, wear sunglasses." - Kim Jones, world-class masters marathoner  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: this and that #1

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 09:02:13 EST

1. Find a reason why 
"We run to undo the damage we've done to body and spirit. We run to find some part of ourselves yet undiscovered." - John "The Penguin" Bingham  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: marathoning #14

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:16:28 EST

14. Forget about it! 
"You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming." - Frank Shorter Finish Lines (Miscellaneous)  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

CRYSTLE4HIMTX12

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:38:33 EST

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TAFODIL24

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:36:15 EST

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PENNYLOU7

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:09:52 EST

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WYO135

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 08:52:12 EST

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recent research on carb loading for marathons

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:43:57 EST

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/h
ow-to-carbo-load-for-a-marathon/

running tips: marathoning #13

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:04:33 EST

13. Save up....  "To be effective over the last 6 miles of a marathon, one must harbor some sort of emotional as well as physical reserves." - Kenny Moore, writer and two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Strength Training

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:04:11 EST

Do you find that your ability to run faster and longer increased as a result of strength training? I would like to add strength training but I don't want to lose progress. I want to add strength to prevent muscle loss and I like the look of a well toned body.

I'm already running slow compared to others in my running group. 41

Hiatus

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:13:56 EST

OK. It's official. It's now too cold here for me to appreciate outdoor runs even vaguely and I HATE TREADMILL RUNNING. It's time to change from runner/would-be runner to Nordic Walker. Nordic Walking (adding upper body work to the walking routine) has been my fall/spring outdoor cardio for a number of years. So, good-bye Master Runners SparkTeam, hello Nordic Walkers till it's time for running re-training in 5 or 6 months. It's been swell on this team, and it'll be swell again next yea...

Inspiration for Masters Runners-Success Stories

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:40:51 EST

Having just set a marathon PR at age 47 of 4:14 (ran my first marathon 12 years ago) with plans to lower it further I am always in search of inspiring Masters runners stories. Below is a link to some! 104

www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/endurance-t
raining-for-master-athletes-766

KCHARL5037

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:32:52 EST

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Colon cancer @ age 37-celebrated @50 w/first 'thon

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:36:27 EST

Thanks for the messages I received to inspire intro. I appreciate connecting with this group!

Can you believe that stage 3 cancer would be an inspiration to run a marathon? Haha!

I have never routinely trained for races, I just do them and have sometimes won - how wild is that? :-) Here's my weakness: love running with newbies and anyone. Also, task/goal oriented.

If someone sets me up with a task, I do it. Does that inspire you to connect with me and send ...

HAYBURNER1969

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:25:42 EST

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SUNPANTHER

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:19:15 EST

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Nutrition Link for Runners

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:57:58 EST

Hey Team,

One of the most common questions I see on the message boards is how to lose weight safely without sacrificing your performance. This can be very tricky but it doesn't have to be with the right information. Below is a link that I think you may find helpful.

http://runnersconnect.net/running-nu
trition-articles/running-and-weight-loss/

HAPPY SPARK RUNNING!

Coach Nancy

Newbie!

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:54:50 EST

I wanted to say hello to everyone! I'm new to SP and this group. Looking forward to being motivated and motivating others! I started running this year and thoroughly enjoy it. I managed to complete 2 - 5k races and I'm looking forward to adding a 10k in 2013!!

JULIABOSTON

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:09:11 EST

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BROOKLYN_BORN

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:06:21 EST

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running tips: marathoning #12

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 09:24:38 EST

12. Walk before you crawl 
"When using the run-walk method to finish a marathon, the most important walk break comes in the first mile. The second most important one comes in the second mile, and so on. The point is, walk before you become fatigued." - Jeff Galloway  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

MI_SF_ITCHICK38

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 09:23:26 EST

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running tips: marathoning #11

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 08:19:07 EST

11. Divide by three 
"Divide the marathon into thirds. Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart." - Mike Fanelli, runner and coach  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: marathoning #10

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:57:20 EST

10. Don't be in a rush 
"Thanks to the race-day adrenaline rush, any pace will feel easier than normal. So make a conscious effort to hold back in the early miles." - Lorraine Moller   
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

PMRUNNER

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:30:02 EST

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JELLIAJAMB

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:28:05 EST

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running tips: marathoning #9

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:02:41 EST

9. Hone in on the range 
"Rather than going into a marathon with just one goal, such as finishing in a very specific time, develop a range of goals so that you increase your chances of success." - Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., marathoner and author of The Total Runner  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: marathoning #8

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:41:36 EST

8. Wait for the weights 
"If you strength train, shelve your routine about a month before your marathon, to help you feel fresh on the big day." - Steve Spence, 1991 World Championships Marathon bronze medallist  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

BETHEFLAME

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:38:48 EST

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Hi KADOLAKER (aka Kathy)
and welcome to the team!

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AQUAPOWERS

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:32:57 EST

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running tips: marathoning #7

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:25:36 EST

7. Taper on time 
"The key step between a great training program and a great race is a great taper. Your last long training run before a marathon should come 3 weeks before the race, not 2." - Pete Pfitzinger, two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

KANDOLAKER

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:51:11 EST

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Hi KADOLAKER (aka Kathy)
and welcome to the team!

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DEEDS2243

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:47:40 EST

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running tips: marathoning #6

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:28:14 EST

6. Know when it's show time 
"Just remember this: Nobody ever won the olive wreath with an impressive training diary." - Marty Liquori  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

MRSMIKEJG

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:26:26 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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running tips: marathoning #5

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:01:34 EST

5. Pamper your muscles 
"When I'm training for a marathon, I soak in a hot tub every day, and get a weekly massage." - Anne Marie Lauck, two-time Olympian  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

New Runner? Old Runner?

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:13:19 EST

How many of you have been running since you were younger? Have any of you just started running?

I am 54 years old and just started "running" last spring. Quite a challenge and something new for me! I've walked quite a few marathons, half marathons etc but ran my first half marathon this past July.

LWADE1963

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:25:24 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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DIPPER51

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:22:22 EST

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AMARILYNH

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:46:47 EST

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PJ51798

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:15:08 EST

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NATPLUMMER

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:11:19 EST

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running tips: marathoning #4

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:09:14 EST

4. Be vigilant 
"During the hard training phase, never be afraid to take a day off. If your legs are feeling unduly stiff and sore, rest. If you're at all sluggish, rest. Whenever you're in doubt, rest." - Bruce Fordyce, nine-time Comrades Marathon champion from South Africa  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: marathoning #3

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:23:34 EST

3. Don't push it
"In marathon training, 3 hours slow is better than 2 hours fast." - Pete Gavuzzi, coach of four-time Boston Marathon champ Gerard Cote
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

FRELEE03

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 06:33:47 EST

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running tips: marathoning #2

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 06:32:17 EST

2. Step back a bit
 "Build up your mileage in gradual increments, but every third or fourth week, drop back in mileage to recover. This will help you avoid your breaking point." - Lee Fidler, coach and two-time U.S. Olympic Marathon qualifier
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: marathoning #1

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:28:20 EST

1. Go minimalist 
"Marathon training doesn't have to be a grind. By running for about 30 minutes two times a week, and by gradually increasing the length of a third weekly run - the long run - anyone can finish a marathon." -Jeff Galloway  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

DEBBYFROMMT

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:26:03 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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Inspiration from someone who started at 48

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:56:59 EST

I had heard about this nun before but never read an article about her. She started running at age 48 and at 80 does a lot of triathalons. If she can do it, we can too!

www.tonic.com/post/80-year-old-siste
r-madonna-buder-iron-nun-triathlete-ir
onman/

advice for beginning master runner

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:21:34 EST

I am 65 and weigh 185. I began the c25k program in July and with repeating a couple of weeks just completed wk 5 day 2 where I ran two 8 minute segments separated by a 5 min walk. I went 2.05 miles at an avg pace of 15:50. The next run is scheduled for Friday. This is supposed to be a 5 min warmup, a 20 min run and 5 min cooldown. I have been reading some Jeff Galloway information and am wondering if instead of doing this for my 3rd run of the week, I should run/ walk intervals of 30 se...

Garmin to release new entry level GPS watch...

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:47:41 EST

news.runnersworld.com/2012/08/28/gar
min-forerunner-10-gps-watch/?cm_mmc=Fa
cebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Shoesa
ndGear-_-GarminEntryLevel

running tips: racing #18

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:27:26 EST

18. Snap out of it
 "Occasionally pick up speed - for 2 minutes, tops - then settle back into your former pace. Sometimes this is all you need to snap out of a mental and physical funk. Pick a downhill stretch if you can, and really lengthen your stride." - Mark Plaatjes  
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

AMYCANTTYPE

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:24:14 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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Into to Master runners - 40 and over

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:56:36 EST

Hi all,

Just a little line to note that I'm just so really happy to have found this Master Runners. Looking forward to getting to know you a little better over time and hope to be actively involved as much as I can. Getting healthy involves a real time commitment, and much of my effort will be concentrated on what goes on in the kitchen, at the dinner table, plus gaining a real sense of balance between rest and outdoor activity. Glad that we have found each other on this journey! ...

running tips: racing #17

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:56:41 EST

17. Don't dodge the draft
 "Slip in behind someone running a similar pace and, yes, draft. It's not illegal. It's not even poor form. On the contrary, it's just plain smart." - Priscilla Welch, former British Olympian and 1987 New York City Marathon champ
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Running to Lose Weight vs. Running to Train

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:36:43 EST

I apologize in advance if this has been answered previously. If so I could not find it. At least not here on our Team page.

Here where I live on Maryland's Eastern Shore, "Racing Season" is primarily focused on two parts of the year, mid-Spring and early Fall. The Fall Season is nearly here so for better or worse, I'm pretty much in the shape I'll be in for whatever slate of races I enter. Once this season ends and before I start training for the Spring 2013 race season, I woul...

KARENJEDELE

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:12:22 EST

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SHIRE33

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:10:21 EST

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running tips: racing #16

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:07:09 EST

16. Stay on pace 
"It's better to run too slow at the start than too fast and get into oxygen debt, which is what 99.9 percent of runners do. You have to learn pace." - Bill Bowerman, renowned University of Oregon coach 
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

LIKEAROCKETSHIP

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:28:48 EST

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KANSASROSE67

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:26:44 EST

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running tips: racing #15

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:31:52 EST

15. Finish it off
 "To develop your kick, finish each repetition faster than you begin it. For example, if you're running 6 x 400 meters on the track, start off at a steady, controlled pace, then subtly shift gears in the last 100 or 200 meters." - Robert Vaughan, Ph.D., coach and exercise physiologist 
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago

DAISYBELL6

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:56:07 EST

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and welcome to the team!
pdq

running tips: racing #14

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:23:09 EST

14. Wear the right pair
 "Feather-light racing flats might help you run a faster 5-K, but lightweight performance trainers (with better protection and cushioning) are a better choice for most runners, especially in longer races." - Bob Wischnia and Paul Carrozza, Runner's World shoe experts
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the above running tip i recently found in a men’s health article, but sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #13

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:03:03 EST

13. Warm up, don't wear down 
"At most, jog easily for 15 minutes before a race. Then stretch your hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and lower back. With about 15 minutes to go, maybe do a few strides. But no more; you'll warm up plenty in the early going." - Mark Plaatjes, 1993 World Championships marathon winner
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time...

Good Morning from Wisconsin

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:22:10 EST

Just a quick hello from Wisconsin. I'm 47 years old, married with two adult step-children, and 3 fur-kitty babies. I started running not quite three years ago. I started out running from telephone pole to telephone pole, like everyone else building up my endurance. This coming weekend I'm doing my second half-marathon, something that was beyond my imagination just a few short years ago. I may not be fast but, I'll finish!

oct 7 half possible?

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:54:24 EST

I was never athletic until i started running in April 2011 (at the age of 59). i have always had a problem distinguishing hypochrondria, wimpiness, and laziness from pain.
Back in March, when my long runs were up to about 7 miles (at about 12:40 min/mile for long runs), i signed up for the royal parks half marathon – with Lizalot and her daughter – as a charity runner for Oxfam (committing to raise at least 300 £). by June 3, I was up to 10.6 miles (all at slow increases, never more tha...

what's reasonable to expect from a running coach?

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:56:03 EST

if you had a (not so inexpensive at all) running coach and had about 6 sessions, which mostly went well
and you liked her and were also in the process of joining the group program she also worked at AND you developed excruciating pain during one of the group sessions and left early because of it,
and emailed her about it, and she said, ice it, take 2 days off, then try again and let me know
and you did and that was agonizing and you told her so and asked some questions
a...

running tips: racing #12

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:29:41 EST

12. Observe certain rituals
 "Once you find a warmup routine that works, repeat it as habitually as possible." - Ted Corbitt 
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

SKINNYRADLE

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:25:31 EST

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Hi SKINNYRADLE (aka Rachel)
and welcome to the team!

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running tips: racing #11

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 06:07:38 EST

11. Tie the knot
 "I double-knot my shoe laces. It's a pain untying your shoes afterward—particularly if you get them wet—but so is stopping in the middle of a race to tie them." - Hal Higdon
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #10

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 04:47:16 EST

10. Mix it up
 "Fartlek training can help you build strength and endurance, learn race pace, and practice race tactics all in a single workout." - Bill Dellinger, former University of Oregon coach and 1964 Olympic 5000 bronze medal winner
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

KZBAKER

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 04:44:06 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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running tips: racing #9

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 05:52:37 EST

9. Keep your finger on the pulse
 "If your morning pulse rate is up 10 or more beats above your average, then you haven't recovered from the previous day's training. Take time off or back off until it returns to normal." - Dr. George Sheehan  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

New to the team

Sat, 4 Aug 2012 20:19:23 EST

Happy to have so many over 40 runners on my side- this will be great. look forward to our advice and encourage. Working on training for my second half marathon for the year- so I will look forward to reading everyone's advice etc.

running tips: racing #8

Sat, 4 Aug 2012 06:03:33 EST

8. Be patient
 "Expect to put in 6 to 10 successful track workouts before you begin to see some payoff in your races." - Marc Bloom, runner/writer/coach  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #7

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:13:08 EST

7. Get over it*
 "If you have a bad workout or run a bad race, allow yourself exactly 1 hour to stew about it - then move on." - Steve Scott, coach and U.S. record holder in the mile  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

*this reminds me of a line from Cher gives in moonstruck.... "snap out of it"

JUANABHEALTHY

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:31:32 EST

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and welcome to the team!

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running tips: racing #6

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:17:22 EST

6. Make a pass
 "Passing competitors always gives you a lift. It probably has a physical effect, too, because you get a surge of adrenaline." - Libbie Hickman, world-class marathoner  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #5

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:27:40 EST

5. Be flexible (or else)
 "The idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved." - Arthur Lydiard  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #4

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:19:39 EST

4. Stay in control 
"Run your own race at an even pace. Consider the course, the temperature, the weather, and most importantly, your current level of fitness." - Marty Liquori  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

TITHIDUTTAROY

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:26:03 EST

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running tips: racing #3

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:54:56 EST

3. Just ‘Q’ it
 "Quality counts, if you want to stay fast. Don't do all your workouts in the comfort zone." - Ken Sparks, Ph.D., top masters marathoner  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

CAROLC64

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:12:59 EST

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running tips: racing #2

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:06:04 EST

2. Get up to speed
 "Three half-mile repeats on the track at 5K race pace with a short recovery jog in between shouldn't scare anyone away; and it will improve your speed." - Frank Shorter  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: racing #1

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 05:13:15 EST

1. Make the switch
 "The difference between a jogger and a runner is a race-entry blank." - Dr. George Sheehan  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

LIVEGOLFTRAVEL

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:01:54 EST

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1st Marathon

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:11:24 EST

I'm new to this group and I just signed up to run my 1st full marathon in Jan. I made sure I picked a flat one even thought all my training will be with hills. I have did my 1st half in April but I haven't done much running since. A few 30 min runs, a 5 K, and a couple of 4 to 5 mile runs. So I have to get back on the training regimen now.
I a little different than the average distance runner. I've had gastric bypass and can't carbo load or drink like someone who hasn't had the surg...

running tips: hill running #9 and #10

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:57:11 EST

9. Save something for the summit . . .
 "Don't attack a hill from the very bottom—it's bigger than you are!" - Harry Groves, renowned Penn State coach  

10. . . . then take off! 
"I've always found it effective in a race to make a move just before the crest of a hill. You get away just a little, and you're gone before they get over the top." - John Treacy, two-time World Cross-Country champion from Ireland Speed Training and Racing  ...

JANIED10

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:13:46 EST

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running tips: hill running #8

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:03:11 EST

8. Lean into it
 "When going down, I lean with the hill. I know I'm doing it right if I feel like I'm going to fall on my face." - Ed Eyestone, RW columnist, coach, and two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: hill running #7

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:25:06 EST

7.Grab hold of the rope
 "If you're laboring up a steep hill, imagine that a towrope is attached to the center of your chest, pulling you steadily toward the top." - Jeff Galloway  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Running Book Reviews

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:45:35 EST

Book Review:

Timeless Running Wisdom by Richard Benyo

amazon.com gives this overview of this book:

“In Timeless Running Wisdom, longtime runner and author Rich Benyo takes you on a journey spanning the trends of the sport and the approaches, concepts, and methods that have bred success and satisfaction across generations of runners. Discover how to embrace simplicity; change up routes, distances, and terrains; keep your running in proportion to the rest of you...

Back of the Pack

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:49:53 EST

Does anyone know of a good training program, book, web site, or information for Master Runners that are also at the Back of the Pack?

Long May You Run-10 Running Tips for Masters

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:49:53 EST

This a very comprehensive article about masters running.

www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?Ar
ticleID=25970&PageNum=1

 running tips: hill running #6

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:24:10 EST

6. Avoid the downside 
"The advantage of running hills on a treadmill is you can go up without pounding down the other side." - Ken Sparks, PhD

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: hill running #5

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 05:02:11 EST

5. Up the ante
 "Move into a hill session gradually, running the first few repeats moderately and increasing the effort as you go along." - Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic Marathon Champion  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: hill running #4

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:50:18 EST

4. Adapt…or weaken 
"Running hills breaks up your rhythm and forces your muscles to adapt to new stresses. The result? You become stronger." - Eamonn Coghlan, Irish Olympian and only 40-year-old to break 4 minutes in the mile  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Need to Refill?

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 14:59:09 EST

Hydration is a very important consideration when running in the heat of the summer.
Here is the latest article from Runner's World.
So should we follow a hydration plan, drink when we're thirsty or is there a better idea?

www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,
s6-242-302--14398-0,00.html?cm_mmc=NL-
Nutrition-_-963268-_-07052012-_-Summer
-Hydration-101

Gary

Nutrition Tracking-Weight Loss while training

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 20:17:15 EST

I would like to hear more specifics about how people manage their calories when burning a really high number of calories on days with long runs. Is there a way for the nutrition tracker to count this when it gives you your calorie allotment for that day? I have often tried to just eat in my regular calorie range and not include exercise calories thinking this will help with weight loss but when the deficit from exercise gets really high I start to get too hungry. Thoughts anyone? PS I know so...

running tips: hill running #3

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 03:58:29 EST

3. ‘Chip’ away at it
 "Think chest/hips/push, or CHP, when it's time for uphill running. Chest up, hips forward, push strongly off each foot." - Jeff Galloway  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

WILSON1926

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:31:49 EST

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running tips: hill running #2

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:24:28 EST

2. Ramp it up 
"If you live in the flatlands, you'll have to be creative about hill training. Deserted highway ramps or parking garages are possibilities, though they pose obvious safety problems. You may want to invest in a treadmill." - Bob Glover, runner/author/coach  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

Gallbladder surgery

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:43:10 EST

It appears I need my gallbladder removed. Just wondering what your wait time was for getting back to running if you've had this surgery. I'm looking for real stories here as I know what my doctor advises. Thanks!

running tips: hill running #1

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 05:34:39 EST

1. Join the resistance
 "Hills are the only beneficial type of resistance training for a runner." - Arthur Lydiard, Olympic coach from New Zealand  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: advanced training #10

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:12:00 EST

10. Divide and conquer 
"Pick one thing each year that you need to improve, and work on that. It might be improving your diet, getting more sleep, or increasing your mileage. You can't work on everything at once." - Bob Kennedy   

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: advanced training #9

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:10:32 EST

9. Rest assured 
"Back off at the first sign of injury. Three to five days off is better than missing a month or two. Take regular rest days." - PattiSue Plumer, two-time US Olympian
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

COMEBACKCHICK

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:34:38 EST

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running tips: advanced training #8

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:07:41 EST

8. Don't always watch the watch 
"I don't wear a watch during my long runs. That way I'm not tempted to compare my time from week to week." - Lynn Jennings, three-time World Cross-Country champion  
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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: advanced training #7

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:50:29 EST

7. Work on your growl 
"The long run puts the tiger in the cat." - Bill Squires, marathon coach  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: advanced training #6

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:37:52 EST

6. Be a smart camel 
"Before you do your long run, place containers of sports drink out on your course, even if you have to bury them." - Runner's World editors  

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the above running tip I recently found in a men’s health article, but I am sure they are the same tips that were published in runners world some time ago
pdq

running tips: advanced training #5

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:19:55 EST

5. Stay open-minded 
"When you try a new type of training, think like a beginner. Just because you can run 20 miles every Sunday doesn't mean you can survive 10 x 400 meters on the track at a fast pace." - Jack Daniels*, Ph.D., exercise physiologist, coach, and former world-class pentathlete  

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running tips: advanced training #4

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:24:17 EST

4. Have fun on your hard runs 
"Do tough workouts that you enjoy. Mile repeats and quarters are more fun for me than fartlek. ["Fartlek" is Swedish for variable-paced, up-tempo running.] I feel better about my running when I do the workouts I enjoy and that I know I benefit from." - Dan Cloeter, two-time Chicago Marathon winner  

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running tips: advanced training 232;  #3

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:08:55 EST

   3. Have fun on your easy runs 
"I make sure I have some really enjoyable training runs, remembering to 'smell the roses' along the way. That way I don't become caught up in the training-is-everything syndrome." - Sue Stricklin, top masters runner from the 1970s  

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running tips: advanced training #2

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:21:19 EST

 2. Go with mind over grind 
"Any idiot can train himself into the ground; the trick is doing the training that makes you gradually stronger." - Keith Brantly, U.S. Olympic marathoner  

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running tips: advanced training #1

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:58:01 EST

 1. Think globally, act locally 
"We wrote our workout schedules in 3-week blocks. My coach and I knew what my immediate goal was: what I was trying to accomplish in the next 3 weeks. But in the back of my mind was the ultimate goal: what I wanted to do months away." - Bob Kennedy, U.S. record holder for 5000 meters  

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running tips: basic training #17

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:40:22 EST

17. Don't force the tissue
 "Overly aggressive stretching can actually increase your injury risk." - Tim Noakes, M.D., author of Lore of Running

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running tips: basic training #16

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:46:26 EST

16. Ease it back
 "After a run, don't rush back into life. Take a few minutes to walk, stretch, relax, meditate." - Runner's World editors

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CHEIDE1

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:44:54 EST

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RUNNINGGOURMET

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:20:46 EST

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running tips: basic training #15

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:17:31 EST

15. Be a ‘cross-eater’
 "Like cross-training, 'cross-eating' adds needed variety to your diet, and life. Expand your nutritional repertoire by trying one new food each week." - Liz Applegate, Ph.D.

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running tips: basic training #14

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:12:52 EST

14. Stay above bored
 "A 40-minute run punctuated with a half-dozen 30-second pace pickups (not all-out sprints) can really jazz up an otherwise boring training run." - Amby Burfoot, Runner's World editor and 1968 Boston Marathon champ

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running tips: basic training #13

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:53:07 EST

13. Find the right proportion 
"If you run 30 miles a week, then about 7 of those miles, or approximately one-quarter, should be quality miles. Quality miles will boost your aerobic capacity." - Owen Anderson, Ph.D., running writer

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MONTCLE

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:50:35 EST

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running tips: basic training #12

Sat, 9 Jun 2012 06:03:36 EST

12. Go steady 
"Day to day consistency is more important than big mileage. Then you're never shot the next day." - John Campbell, former masters running star from New Zealand

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ANTIQUAIRES

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 07:08:44 EST

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running tips: basic training #11

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 06:49:31 EST

11. Listen to your body
"Your body is always trying to tell you where you are. Beware when you become tired and listless, when you lose interest in workouts and approach them as a chore rather than a pleasure." - Dr. George Sheehan

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running tips: basic training #10

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:53:56 EST

10. Toss out the clutter
 "Throw away your 10-function chronometer, heart-rate monitor with the computer printout, training log, high-tech underwear, pace charts, and laboratory-rat-tested-air-injected-gel-lin
ed-mo-tion-control-top-of-the-line footwear. Run with your own imagination." - Lorraine Moller, 1992 Olympic marathon bronze medalist

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ONMYMEDS

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:51:14 EST

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LABRATLYN

Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:49:15 EST

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running tips: basic training #9

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:30:15 EST

9. Look at the big picture
 "Whether one shall run on his heels or his toes is hardly worth discussing. The main thing in distance running is endurance, and how to get it." - Clarence DeMar, seven-time Boston Marathon champion and U.S. Olympic marathoner

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SUEINTHEPARK

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:27:59 EST

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running tips: basic training #8

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 06:00:12 EST

8. Build with care
 "If you put down a good solid foundation, you can then build one room after another and pretty soon you have a house. After your base mileage, add hills, pace work, speedwork, and finally race strategy." - Rod Dixon, New Zealand Olympian and 1983 New York City Marathon champ

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running tips: basic training #7

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 05:45:37 EST

7. Show some horse sense "
During long, slow distance training, you should think of yourself as a thoroughbred disguised as a plow horse. No need to give yourself away by running fast." - Marty Liquori, running commentator and former world-class miler

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KYBUCKI

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 07:48:50 EST

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running tips: basic training #6

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 07:36:36 EST

6. Think big.....but carry a small eraser
 "Brainstorm your training goals first, then write them down. Do this in pencil, so you can change some specifics when reality sets in." - Jeff Galloway, Olympic runner/author/coach

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Foam Rolling

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 13:20:41 EST

Do you have achy muscles?
Are your back and shoulders tight?
What if you could have a massage when ever you wanted it?

One of the new activities in P90X2 is an emphasis on foam rolling. You don't have to do P90X2 to do foam rolling.

I am a believer! Wow - it loosens up tight muscles, relieves pain, releases tension and increases flexibility. Sounds too good to be true, but it is!

I work in front of a computer most of the day. I get hunche...

running tips: basic training #5

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:27:56 EST

5. Go for the goal 
"I believe in using races as motivators. It's hard to keep on an exercise program if you don't have a significant goal in sight." - Bob Greene, personal trainer of Oprah Winfrey

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Run before or after breakfast?

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:05:27 EST

Who has an opinion?

I usually do my run at lunch for a break from work or in the evening after work. This summer, I might do some runs when I get up in the morning. Do you run on an empty stomach or do you eat breakfast first?

I know for racing, "they" say to not eat anything w/in 3 hours of your race. Has to do with blood sugar level, insulin and and how your body metabolizes that.

But just for a morning run...?

My problem is that I don't ge...

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Thu, 31 May 2012 08:25:50 EST

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running tips: basic training #4

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:09:55 EST

4. Reach for fast, low-fat fuel
 "Energy bars are good portable food for runners. Look for bars with 4 grams of fat or fewer per 230 calories. Fat slows down digestion." - Liz Applegate, Ph.D., sports nutritionist

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NOTMIDDLEAGED

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:21:02 EST

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running tips: basic training #3

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:16:44 EST

3. Dare to be different (but not dumb)
 "In training, don't be afraid to be an oddball, eccentric, or extremist. Only by daring to go against tradition can new ways of training be learned. The trick is recognizing quickly when a new approach is counterproductive." - Benji Durden, 1980 U.S. Olympic marathoner 

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Wed, 30 May 2012 08:12:23 EST

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Bolder Boulder 10K results

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:46:55 EST

Glen Snider

bib number: C072
overall place: 2493
location: Longmont, CO
division: M54
division place: 17 out of 298
gender place: 2063 out of 21333 click
mile 1: 7:24.23
mile 2: 7:31.75
mile 3: 7:41.96
mile 4: 7:39.59
mile 5: 7:29.96
mile 6: 7:39.27
net time: 47:00.23
pace: 07:33

running tips: basic training #2

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:36:01 EST

2. Learn from your mistakes
 "You find out by trial and error what the optimum level of training is. If I found I was training too hard, I would drop back for a day or so. I didn't run for 5 days before the sub-4." - Sir Roger Bannister, first person to break 4 minutes for the mile in 1954  

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SUZIEQ115

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:33:33 EST

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late update

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:39:45 EST

did finally run a race! Gate River Run back in March woo hoo! Just staying at 3 miles right now -- hey how do you work your calories when you run, is there a change?

running tips: basic training #1

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:04:54 EST

1. Take what you can get
 "So-called 'junk miles'; those slow miles done on easy days or during warmups, they do count. They burn calories as effectively as fast miles; it just takes longer. Regardless of pace, each mile you run burns about 100 calories." - Hal Higdon, runner/writer/coach  

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running tips: starting out #17

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:32:52 EST

17. Come ready to play
 "Fitness has to be fun. If it isn't, there will be no fitness. Play is the process. Fitness is merely the product." - Dr. George Sheehan   

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running tips: starting out #16

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:33:49 EST

  16. Create your own running creed
 "My whole teaching in one sentence is: "Run slowly, run daily, drink moderately, and don't eat like a pig." - Dr. Ernst van Aaken, renowned German coach  
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running tips: starting out #15

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:50:38 EST

15. Listen up! 
"You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance, but not through pain." —Dr. George Sheehan  
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BERN1951

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:26:43 EST

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running tips: starting out #14

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:23:06 EST

    14. Stay ‘liquid"’
"Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate! In cold weather and warm. We use water to sweat, lubricate joints, tendons, and ligaments, and to carry blood efficiently to major organs. I work all day at hydrating." - Dr. Alex Ratelle, former masters running great  

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exercise funk

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:41:01 EST

I have not done any kind of workout in about a week. I just don't feel like it at all. I don't know what is wrong with me. I usually will just make myself go and once I am out I am fine. But not this past week. I can't seem to get out the door. No desire. Even for zumba which I love. I just kind of talked myself out of it.

Hoping this does not last.

running tips: starting out #13

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:48:29 EST

  13. Warm up, then stretch "
Try some light jogging or walking before you stretch, or stretch after you run. Stretching 'cold' muscles can cause more harm than good." - Runner's World editors  

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ROYALCOMBS

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:00:59 EST

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TOTSYO

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:52:49 EST

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running tips: starting out #12

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:50:34 EST

  12. Try a ‘nooner’
 "Noontime running provides a triple benefit: daylight, a break from the workday, and a chance to avoid eating a heavy lunch." - Joe Henderson, runner/writer  

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Running books

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:38:24 EST

What are some of your favorite books about running?

Not the training guides but stories, fiction.

I LOVE Once a Runner and the sequel, Again to Carthage.

Also Born to Run.

Just started Marathon, a Novel.

Check them out on Amazon. You know how Amazon works. Once you look at one book, it recommends others. Fun to browse.

running tips: starting out #11

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:39:56 EST

  11. Follow Road Rule Number One
 "Running against traffic allows the runner to be in command. Anyone who is alert and agile should be able to stay alive." - Dr. George Sheehan  

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PHYLLISMANZER

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:14:43 EST

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running tips: starting out #10

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:08 EST

  10. Make time for a quickie
 "If 15 minutes is all the time I have, I still run. Fifteen minutes of running is better than not running at all." - Dr. Duncan Macdonald, former U.S. record holder at 5000 (set when he was in medical school) 

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LUKSKY

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:07:51 EST

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running tips: starting out #9

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:35:10 EST

  9. Don't crush the egg 
"Don't clench your fists in a white-knuckle grip. Instead, run with a cupped hand, thumbs resting on the fingers, as if you were protecting an egg in each palm." - Runner's World editors  

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running tips: starting out #8

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:07 EST

  8. Relax to the max
 "When running, let your jaw hang loose, don't bunch up your shoulders close to your ears, and occasionally shake out your hands and arms to stay relaxed." - Dave Martin, Ph.D., exercise physiologist  

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WILMA42

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:27:49 EST

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running tips: starting out #7

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:55:21 EST

7. Listen to the rumbling
 "If you feel like eating, eat. Let your body tell you what it wants." - Joan Samuelson, 1984 Olympic marathon champion  

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running tips: starting out #6

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:59:53 EST

      
6. Take the "talk test"
 "The 'talk test' means running at a pace comfortable enough to converse with a training partner, but not so easy that you could hit the high notes in an Italian opera." - Runner's World editors  

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running tips: starting out #5

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:05:28 EST

5. think big (and wide)
 "Buy all shoes, both street and running, slightly longer and wider than your bigger foot. Also, avoid pointed shoes. You'll save yourself needless foot pain." Ted Corbitt, ultrarunner and 1952 Olympic marathoner  

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RRA1963

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:36:49 EST

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running tips: starting out #4

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:15:15 EST

  4. wear good running shoes
 "Spend at least $60. A good pair of running shoes should last you 400 to 500 miles and is one of the most critical purchases you will make." John Hanc, author of The Essential Runner  

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running tips: starting out #3

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:55:36 EST

3. Be a minuteman 
"The biggest mistake that new runners make is that they tend to think in mile increments: 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles. Beginning runners need to think in minutes, not miles." Budd Coates, four-time U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier/coach 
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Micah True died of heart failure

Wed, 9 May 2012 15:34:33 EST

There was an article in the SIlverCity Sun News this morning, which is our local paper,that Micah True's autopsy results were finally released and showed an enlarged heart with thickening f the muscle on one side of the heart. They said it was cardiomyopathy which he probably had no idea he had. He was found in the wilderness about 45 or 50 miles from where I live, and we are the closest town and so it was big news here even if many didn't know who he was. Since he first went missing it was ...

running tips: starting out #2

Wed, 9 May 2012 08:27:38 EST

2. Shoot for this (at least) 
"Running 8 to 15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity, and positively effects many of the coronary risk factors." —Dr. Kenneth Cooper, aerobics pioneer 

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GSNIDER40

Tue, 8 May 2012 13:13:05 EST

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running tips: starting out #1

Tue, 8 May 2012 09:53:15 EST

1. Accept the challenge
 "Everyone is an athlete. But some of us are training, and some of us are not." Dr. George Sheehan, runner/writer/philosopher  

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RNNNNRGRL

Tue, 8 May 2012 09:37:37 EST

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women over 40

Mon, 7 May 2012 20:57:34 EST

Am I crazy in thinking this takes forever to lose weight? LOL

Does everyone go through this?

Tell me it gets better...

:o) Thanks!

MARYRUNS

Fri, 4 May 2012 08:53:20 EST

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TRAILRUNNER9

Wed, 2 May 2012 08:11:19 EST

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BRATGIRL31

Wed, 2 May 2012 08:08:18 EST

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RUNNINGAL425

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:50:23 EST

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HOPEFULHIPPO

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:47:18 EST

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MISSMOLLY58

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:51:55 EST

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MLINDSLEY

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:30:23 EST

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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:57:34 EST

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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 08:59:32 EST

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CATHIMOMMY

Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:40:23 EST

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HEALTHIERKEN

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:30:07 EST

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AKARR1

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:23:26 EST

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inspiration

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:05:41 EST

www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/sports/ru
nner-kathy-martin-60-is-speeding-throu
gh-records.html?pagewanted=all%3Fsrc%3
Dtp&smid=fb-share

and also
http://www.eurosport.fr/dispense-de-spor
t_blog153/86-ans-et-championne-de-gymn
astique_post1532234/blogpostfull.shtml
you don't need to understand any French to follow the videos of the 86-year-old German woman doing gymnastics.

Missing long distance runner

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:46:11 EST

I don't know if any of you have read the book by Christopher McDougal called Born to run about Micah True, an ultra runner. He's also known as Caballo Blanco. He lives in Boulder CO I guess but was in my area of southern New Mexico recently staying at a lodge on the edge of the wilderness and went for a run and hasn't returned. Here's a link to one of the stories.

www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-n
ews/ci_20292668/search-continues-bould
er-ultrarunner-micah-true-...

MAGGIE101857

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:11:02 EST

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SWEDE_SU

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:58:41 EST

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team photo

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:57:10 EST

hi everyone:

about the photo that we have posted when you enter the Master Runners-40 and over SparkTeam page....

i was wondering if someone may have a new one for posting
(maybe you've done a recent race)
i quite like the current photo - and other may too :-)
but we could have different photos, personalized by members here

regards, pdq

SUESFRANKIE

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:56 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi SUESFRANKIE
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

our out of the slump plan

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:24:56 EST

several of us are in a slump and need motivation/support. so what we are planning to do is list our running plans, either time, day, distance, whatever your plan is and then post here and let us know how you did. if you run outside only like me, you can plead rain, or if are sick, that counts, or if you have children or other family obligations and have to go to something with them, that counts.

so here's my plan: tuesday, thursday, sunday. log on the day you scheduled yoursel...

DALMATIAN03

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:30:33 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi DALMATIAN03
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

WHINERSLACKER

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:48:42 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi WHINERSLACKER
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

TRISHN89

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:49:57 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi TRISHN89 (aka Trish)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

How Do You Get Out of a Running Slump

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:02:20 EST

I am in a running slump and I'd really like to know what you have done to get out of a slump. I finished my first 5k in December and continued running in January into February, two days on the treadmill, one day outside. But starting in mid-February I just haven't felt like running. I am really getting down on myself and I really WANT to get back to running but I'm just not managing to get myself out the door. I am really hoping to find something that will help. Any ideas?

SUZIEMAH1

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:36:52 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi SUZIEMAH1 (aka Suzanne)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

RGSTRUCK

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:48:44 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi RGSTRUCK
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

JHODGE2006

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:43:03 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi JHODGE2006 (aka Jerbear)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

JUSTBLADE

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:12:19 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi JUSTBLADE
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

ANNEV2012

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 22:25:17 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi ANNEV2012 (aka Anne)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

New here but not to running!!!

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 14:07:39 EST

My running life began in 2006, when at 236 pounds and 48 years of age, I decided I would RUN the next Komen 5K.

I did the C-to-5K training plan (from CoolRunning.com) and two weeks ahead of schedule ran another 5K. Since then I've made like Forrest Gump, and just keep running!

October 2008, I ran my first marathon (at age 50, and in Denver at 5038ft elevation)
In April 2009 I ran my first 50K
In 2010 I ran four marathons
Last year I had non-related surge...

slow recovery

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 05:14:51 EST

I ran 7 miles on Monday with a warm up and post-stretch and my achilles and shins still feel
too sore to go back out on Thursday. Is this just an age thing?
Ace.

BECKYHARLAN

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:23:30 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi BECKYHARLAN
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

BAHORNBECK

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:20:59 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi BAHORNBECK
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

SMILINDAY

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:26:32 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi SMILINDAY
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

SCIENCE8

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:40:36 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi SCIENCE8
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

NEWNECK

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:36:27 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi NEWNECK
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

BECKERT3

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:29:08 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi BECKERT3
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

SURGTECH56

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:35:47 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi SURGTECH56
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

CURTISWSMITH1

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:28:21 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi CURTISWSMITH1
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

tight hamstrings

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:35:08 EST

anyone know of a quick stretch or exercise i can do to loosen up my hamstrings? i do a static 30-second stretch twice a day, but it doesn't seem to be be helping much. thanks

GILLEYGURL

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:02:56 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi GILLEYGURL (aka Chris)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq

JOHANNA40

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:25:54 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi JOHANNA40
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq
(peter)

HOUNDLOVER1

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:11:30 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi HOUNDLOVER1 (aka Birgit)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq
(peter)

This Team ???

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:18:40 EST

Yes, new to leading here, and with that comes some curiosity…
I am interested in hearing from YOU - members of this team - on such things as;
- what would you like from this team?
- what would (or currently does) make you want to participate or post something
- what would (or currently does) make you visit here more often
- what’s working well
- what else?
Please let me know by either replying to this post OR by sending me an email
THANK YOU
...

DJRIFF

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:22:31 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi DJRIFF (aka Don)
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq
(peter)

EATSANYTHING

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:57:59 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi EATSANYTHING
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq
(peter)

"10 reasons running doesn't suck" article

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:49:48 EST

I got a link to this today and thought it was funny and wanted to share it with the team.

hellogiggles.com/10-reasons-running-
doesnt-suck-as-much-as-you-think

JTAYLOR2011

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:22:43 EST

hey everyone.... please join me in welcoming a new member....

Hi JTAYLOR2011
and welcome to the team!

regards, pdq
(peter)

Another great reason for us "older" runners to run

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:36:21 EST

Found this article that I thought interesting, especially for those of us 40 and over. We may be benefitting our brain in another way.

www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/
new-health/conditions/alzheimers/runni
ng-may-counteract-risks-of-alzheimers-
gene/article2309815/?utm_medium=Feeds%
3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Life&utm_content=2309815

DUCKYONTHERUN

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:10:44 EST

Hi Everyone

as you know, DUCKYONTHERUN, aka Faith, sent out an email looking for a new team leader
well ... i have stepped up to this challenge

i am posting this topic as i wanted to:
1. say HELLO to everyone (you can visit my page to learn some more about me)
2. say THANK YOU to Faith for team leading - GREAT JOB!

regards, pdq
(peter)

A great blog by a fellow running sparker

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:32:51 EST

I read this great blog today by ON2VICTORY and wanted to share it and hope it helps someone else.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal.asp?id=ON2VICTORY

congrats to Olympic marathon trial winners

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:16:42 EST

Men
1 Meb Keflezighi 36 New York Athletic Club (NYAC) 2:09:08
2 Ryan Hall 29 unattached 2:09:30 +0:22
3 Abdi Abdirahman 33 unattached 2:09:47 +0:39
4 Dathan Ritzenhein 29 unattached 2:09:55 +0:47
5 Brett Gotcher 27 McMillan Elite 2:11:06 +1:58
6 Andrew Carlson 29 Team USA Minnesota 2:11:24 +2:16

women
1 Shalane Flanagan 30 Oregon TC Elite 2:25:38
2 Desiree Davila 28 Hansons-Brooks Distance Project 2:25:55 +0:17
3 Kara Goucher 33 ...

New Facebook sharing feature - BLOGS

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:38:56 EST

I hope that this information has not already been shared on this team.
If not... read on....

I just learned of a new feature on SparkPeople that automatically added a "Share Bar" to our blog entries. I do not like this feature.

If you'll notice on your own blog now there is a "Share" bar at the top of the blog. That means if someone likes your blog entry they can "share" on their Facebook wall!
Who wants his/her blog about losing weight or other personal...

DRESSING FOR COLD WEATHER RUNNING

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:35:53 EST

A great article on dressing for cold weather running.
www.runningplanet.com/training/dress
ing-for-cold-weather-running.html

HOW TO SUCCEED AT MASTER'S RUNNING

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:31:25 EST

A great article from the Runner's Guide.

www.therunnersguide.com/masters/succ
ess/

MASTER'S RUNNING

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:29:39 EST

A great article from the Running Advisor.
www.therunningadvisor.com/masters_ru
nning.html

tight muscles in my shin

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 19:50:37 EST

anyone know any good stretches to loosen up the muscles in my shin? thanks

Yoga DVD recommends

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:37:22 EST

I want to incorporate yoga into my routine this year. I had some minor hip issues last year that resulted in taking a few months off running.

Can anyone recommend a yoga DVD to get me started? Something simple would do, I think. I found a good article on hip exercises from Active.com that I'm using as well -

www.active.com/women/Articles/Cross-
Training__Hip_Helpers.htm?cmp=17-7-1749

Thanks for any input!

2012 IS THE YEAR I TAKE BACK CONTROL

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 04:47:22 EST

Thank you for your welcome. I have been running a little over the last couple of years. It culminated in training for The Auckland (New Zealand) Half Marathon in October 2010. However, circumstances changed dramatically for me and I found myself in a job in 2011 that required me to work 12 hour days so unfortunately my running came to a screaming halt and my weight ballooned. My New Years resolution this year is to get back to the weekly mileage I was doing and to again look forward to anothe...

Happy New Year Team!

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 01:13:40 EST

Hey Team !! Hope you have all your 2012 training goals all typed up to haunt.....I mean MOTIVATE you all year ! 249

Great masters running book!

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:24:47 EST

Hey All: Just finished and excellent book for Masters Runners called Mastering the Marathon by Don Fink. Below is the Amazon link for it. Also just read Ryan Halls book and loved it it is called Running with Joy. Maybe we should all share our favorite running books!

www.amazon.com/Mastering-Marathon-Ti
me-Efficient-Training-Secrets/product-
reviews/159921945X/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_he
lpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=
bySubmissionDateDescending ...

SparkPeople Master Runners-40 and over Team Messageboard

Shoe recommendations

SHIRAZSOLLY

KELLYOLOGY

MWWENSIN

Menopause, Running, and Pain - Need Help

PSUALUM93

STARBRIGHT1206

GSPOTWIFE

boston.... a link some of you might like to have

BEARDK

boston... .everyone safe?

NEWSWEETBREEZES

rules of success: trust the taper

ALTHATJAZVA

rules of success: run at race pace

ELASTI-GIRL

rules of success: turn it up

RIMRANCH

rules of success: measure your success

TULULAHFRANKIE

rules of success: remember to cross-train

CONNIESUIT

rules of success: alternate hard and easy

Getting faster......am I expecting too much?

rules of success: hit the hills

rules of success: go easy MOST of the time

TXPATRIOT

rules of success: start slow . . . build gradually

rules of success: warm up and cool down

HEALTHIERKEN

LESSJAY

SCCUDDLERS

Less injuries with MORE running???

RUNGURL1

PRINCESSFIONA41

Chicago Women's Half

GREASE31

running tips: this and that #10 (last one)

LUCYRUNS46

SPARKPERSON100

LEEKOS

STEPHINAL

running tips: this and that #9

5k or HM to support Sandy Hook Elementary families

MAD*DREAMER

running tips: this and that #8

RVKRALOVETZ

PLMITCH

running tips: this and that #7

Suggested top reads... houghts? Add to the list

running tips: this and that #6

running tips: this and that #5

interesting article on us older athletes

running tips: this and that #4

Older Runners

BOYSJR

running tips: this and that #3

RUNFOR3POINT1

Master in Memphis!

MADSCRIBBLER

Hi everyone - introduction-

running tips: this and that #2

running tips: this and that #1

running tips: marathoning #14

CRYSTLE4HIMTX12

TAFODIL24

PENNYLOU7

WYO135

recent research on carb loading for marathons

running tips: marathoning #13

Strength Training

Hiatus

Inspiration for Masters Runners-Success Stories

KCHARL5037

Colon cancer @ age 37-celebrated @50 w/first 'thon

HAYBURNER1969

SUNPANTHER

Nutrition Link for Runners

Newbie!