Marathoning?

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Anyone planning a fall marathon? I trained for Philly last year and have run 2 half marathons (Boston and Covered Bridges in VT). We're signed up for Chicago but I'm pretty sure boyfriend with probably bail since he's got lots of new friends to drag him out on Friday nights instead of staying in to prepare for runs. Just wanted to run if there will be any more friendly faces in Chicago or at least friendly posters so we can encourage each other. :exercise:

I'm SO in!!!

I'm training for my first half marathon in September. I'd love a cyber training buddy.. How does that work, exactly?!

[houseelf]

I signed up for a January marathon.

I'm in.

Kelly

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Awesome! I'm so addicted to runnersworld.com so it would be great if that excitement transfered over here.

Hmm, not sure how to cyber support each other - except that I do know we will all become training obsessed so it will be nice to have someone to babble about running with?

Jodi - How is the training going, a Sept half marathon must have you almost up to double digit long runs? I'm obsessed with half marathons. It's long enough that you feel super accomplished but not long enough to hit that brutal wall.

Kelly - What marathon are you running? I made it within 3 weeks of my marathon last time before an evil hip pain attacked me and left me limping for 4 months (for the love of all things sacred, STRETCH!!)

[rainbabies]

not a runner...but where in vermont are you doing the race?

[DCJenn]

BTDT sending healthy vibes to all of you!

I vaguely entertain the idea every now and again, and then I go up stairs and remember that the knees really are 40 years old.

Jenn

[spotty_dog]

We're tentatively on for the P.F. Chang marathon.

I've ridden 26 miles at race speed, 60 miles at endurance speed. I hardly even know how I got there though except brute strength of will. Running doesn't come as easily to me, nor is it as easy on the ol' bod. I think I need to check out runnersworld.com for some ideas!

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

My VT half marathon was the Covered Bridges through Woodstock, VT.

Is PF Chang, in San Diego? I forget where that one is.

Runnersworld.com is awesome, they have sections for beginners and female runners and amazing tips for keep motivated and healthy. I go straight there when I have a question (how the hell do you eat on a run? what are the best shoes? how much water should I drink? why does my right side stitch almost every run?)

[DCJenn]

We just go to Kelly, she's the marathon Queen here.

Jenn

Covered Bridges just sounds gorgeous.

[houseelf]

runners world does rock. You meet people whose addiction makes you look healthy in comparison.

I'm running the Walt Disney World Marathon on Jan 13 with my dear friend's husband. They own a condo in Orlando and he needed a training partner, so what could I say.

My biggest challenge: childcare while I run. I go and visit friends and ask, he, would you mind being in charge for 30 minutes?

I've got it baaaad.

Kelly

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I always imagined that I could run with a jogging stroller when I got pregnant. Am I completely delusional and naive?? I think if I were pregnant, alone, AND couldn't run, I might just go insane.

[samssugarmomma]

ekreter -
You can run with a jogging stroller - but the length of the run depends on the kid(s). mine will only sit for about 35 minutes. On a good day. Some runs have been as "long" as 10 minutes. But, that was when she was little (7-10 months). She might be able to go longer now. I'll let you know after # 2 gets here this winter and I'm recovered enough to try again!

[houseelf]

Baby joggers are hell on inclines and stressful if your child isn't complacent about your running. I use mine only in the most dire situations.

Kelly

[rainbabies]

My VT half marathon was the Covered Bridges through Woodstock, VT

woodstock is beautiful. have a great time!

i want to go home.