Andy_Red New Recruit 43 Posts user info edit post |
Hey, I am starting to train for a marathon, which I plan on running at the end of March or in April. There are a few possibilities still - Atlanta, Ocean City Maryland, Charlottesville (VA) or Nashville.
I am actually looking for someone that either is training for one or would like to start, especially to run the long weekend runs with me. (10+ miles distances).
If anyone is interested in having a running partner or just run occasionally, let me know!
- Andy 1/21/2007 8:48:08 PM |
TypeA Suspended 3327 Posts user info edit post |
What kinda mileage are you at now? 1/21/2007 8:50:11 PM |
eleusis All American 24527 Posts user info edit post |
are you going to do the music city marathon in Nashville? I've heard good things about that one. 1/21/2007 8:52:38 PM |
Andy_Red New Recruit 43 Posts user info edit post |
I ran 8 miles last weekend and 10 miles this weekend. I am planning on increasing it 2 miles every weekend. Last week i ran 20 miles total and that will go up to 40 or so. (3-8 mile runs during the week 3 or 4 times). 1/21/2007 8:53:02 PM |
Andy_Red New Recruit 43 Posts user info edit post |
The Nashville music city marathon is a possibility. A little far from here, but Nashville is a nice city. The one ING Atlanta marathon looks nice, but it might be too early for me, regarding training for it. 1/21/2007 8:54:54 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103354 Posts user info edit post |
good luck man 1/21/2007 8:58:43 PM |
Bob Ryan All American 979 Posts user info edit post |
the va beach half marathon is supposed to be fantastic
im planning on doing it this fall 1/21/2007 9:54:53 PM |
Andy_Red New Recruit 43 Posts user info edit post |
honestly.... is there no one interested in running on weekends??? it's really good for you! there's gotta be someone that enjoys running... come on!!! 1/22/2007 9:05:25 PM |
Wadhead1 Duke is puke 20897 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I ran 8 miles last weekend and 10 miles this weekend. I am planning on increasing it 2 miles every weekend. Last week i ran 20 miles total and that will go up to 40 or so. (3-8 mile runs during the week 3 or 4 times)." |
i've heard that 10% increase of your mileage is about what you should shoot for. not an expert by any means, but that's what i've heard.1/22/2007 9:11:36 PM |
hershculez All American 8483 Posts user info edit post |
my girlfriend is training for a half marathon in VA beach. It is in september. Is that one of the ones you are talking about? 1/22/2007 9:12:32 PM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 26102 Posts user info edit post |
Just do it by yourself. I didn't train with anybody when I ran mine last year. It's too hard to accomodate someone else's schedulue. Additionally, someone is always dragging someone else down to their level. Rarely the reverse. 1/22/2007 9:14:10 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103354 Posts user info edit post |
strap a midget to your back to build up endurance 1/22/2007 9:21:10 PM |
Andy_Red New Recruit 43 Posts user info edit post |
I figured i will end up training by myself anyways... i am planning on running on the Atlanta Marathon on March 25th... the goal is under 4 hours! 1/22/2007 10:24:32 PM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 26102 Posts user info edit post |
That was my goal as well. Very achievable for a first marathon. 1/22/2007 10:35:11 PM |
TypeA Suspended 3327 Posts user info edit post |
I have a soft goal to do a HIM this year. We'll see how that goes. 1/22/2007 10:48:18 PM |
Noen All American 31346 Posts user info edit post |
remember to cycle it. every 3-4 weeks, go down on your long run to give you body a break.
I ran Nashville last year, it's got some LONG DAMN HILLS. It was fun, but I'd definitely do a more flat course first if I could have done it over again. 1/22/2007 11:56:57 PM |
Bakunin Suspended 8558 Posts user info edit post |
Run, nigger, run! 1/23/2007 12:00:52 AM |
Amsterdam718 All American 15134 Posts user info edit post |
I STARTED THIS THREAD SO LONG AGO,.
IBTL. 1/23/2007 12:06:22 AM |
gunzz IS NÚMERO UNO 68205 Posts user info edit post |
6/19/2007 3:15:17 PM |
tnezami All American 8972 Posts user info edit post |
I'm looking to start training for one if anyone's interested. 6/19/2007 3:18:25 PM |
dezidelight Veteran 363 Posts user info edit post |
ooo, the shamrock marathon in Va Beach is fun! i didn't run it, my bf did, but people dress up and stuff b/c it's around st. patrick's day. sucks running against the wind for 8 miles though, or so i've been told 6/19/2007 3:21:42 PM |
JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
Bay To Breakers FTW!
Salmon!^ and V
I'd post my pictures if I had them on my work computer. 6/19/2007 4:45:15 PM |
baonest All American 47902 Posts user info edit post |
my GF and i are running the Oasis montreal marathon. she is from there and her dad has a place there for work.
we gonna hit it up 6/19/2007 6:10:58 PM |
HUR All American 17732 Posts user info edit post |
yeah i hate running with other people. Either they run to fast which causes me to fatigue earlier then I want or they run to slow and I get frustrated. 6/19/2007 7:57:42 PM |
baonest All American 47902 Posts user info edit post |
im trying a new method of running (new to me).
running several minutes, walking 1 minute, and repeat.
maybe gonna end up doing 7 and 1. 6/19/2007 8:09:08 PM |