Marathon Mania Monday- 1st of the series!

[Brit]

What marathon are you training for? A trail marathon on August 3 and a small local marathon on September 28.

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? I have not really been counting weeks, but I'm running about 40 MPW. My long run this week will be 15 miles.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I have a plan written by a friend of H, I am doing the 'key' workouts from it, but just winging it outside of that. I run with a running group on Saturdays, but they are only doing the September marathon, not the August one, so we are a little out of sync. I will probably aim to do most of my long runs on Friday mornings so that I can still run with the Saturday group. We'll see how that works out for me.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Highlights: I am not injured..yet. (Well, except for the blisters I had a few weeks ago.) Lowlights: 98% humidity. Mad armpit chafing. Where did that come from?

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? It is crazy NOT to do one. I wanted to do just one, but ever since then, I want to do one just a little faster. (This will be #3 and #4 if it all works out.)

[ebeth]

What marathon are you training for? Chicago

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? ~30 mpw this week.  This is week 1.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I'm using Pfitz18/55 for now.  the H claims he'll get up early and run with me on Saturdays if I agree to go camping with him. 
 
How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? haven't done any training runs yet. just getting started, but I'm a little worried it might be too much.  I'm considering doing a HH plan for 6 weeks and then getting started with pfitz 12/55.  we'll see how the next couple of weeks go. .  .

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? dude.  I've been asking myself the same question.

[grk2012]

What marathon are you training for? Wineglass in Corning, NY

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Week 4; step-back week. Around 25mi.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc. I've been getting out at 6am on Saturday mornings with more friends than I ever had to run with at 8am. HA! Runners are so weird. DH is training for the half, and has been great about being flexible with childcare so we can both do our runs. 

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? So far, so good. Last week was a high mileage week for me (37) and it felt amazing. 

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I had such a good experience with my first, I've been kind of addicted to the "I can't do this I can't do this I DID THIS!!!" rush. And the medal. Loooove me some medal. 

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/187300/marathon-mania-monday-1st-series#ixzz2VowqKih7

[clseale]

What marathon are you training for? Chicago (10/13/13) and now, on a whim, RnR Savannah (11/9/13)

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? My plan won't officially start until 6/24. Sadly, I'm coming off of injury and weeks of not running. I'm hoping to build back up over the next 2 weeks. Not how I planned this to go, but trying to make the best of it. Same thing happened last time, and I wound up with a HUGE PR. 

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc? There are 4 other people running Chicago with me. I also have a huge, awesome running group. Many of them signed up for Savannah, so I'll have plenty of people to train with. I'm hiring a local running coach to write my plan.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Nothing, yet.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I did my first full in 2010. Since then, it's been quite clear that I am a distance girl. I love the challenge of the marathon distance. I genuinely just really, really, enjoy race day. 

[hjohnson11]

First of all i can't believe i am even in this thread - 2 years ago i would have told you that you had lost your mind! 

What marathon are you training for? Disney January 2014

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? week 2

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc doing the Hal higdon novice supreme

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?  the first 2 run last week were tough because i took so much time off after my half. but the 3rd run felt really good - its like my body said "hey i remember how to do this"

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? because i want to go to Disney and running another half just seems redundant to me

[texassmith]

What marathon are you training for? Chevron Houston Marathon (1/19/14)

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Not officially in training yet. I'm just working on keeping up my mileage this summer. Right now I'm running 20-25/week, but would like to get it up to more like 30-35.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc Nothing formal. Right now I have only decided on Hal Higdon Novice 2. katinthehat's DH may help me with figuring out pacing.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? A few weeks ago I broke through a mental glass ceiling with running with the stroller. I used to get bored and stop after about 3-4 miles, but I'm now up to 6-7 miles with it. This will help a lot with my training come fall when I will have DD #2 with me 3 days/week and need to get runs in.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Still not sure

[keweenawlove]

What marathon are you training for? NYC

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Right now I'm just shooting for maintaining ~25 mile weeks in my triathlon training plans with runs up to 12 miles through August.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc H will be following a similar training plan so we'll do track workouts together. I do my long runs with a local running group if I can make it.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? My real training hasn't started yet. I'm planning to start my "official" plan after a tri at the beginning of August


Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? H is obsessed with these big city marathons so we entered the lottery on a whim. Who'd have thought we'd both get in.

[mollyjean]

What marathon are you training for? IMT Des Moines

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Technically my "training" starts next week (18 weeks, HH Novice 1) but I've been keeping up my weekly mileage since my 20k two weeks ago.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc.  This will be the first 26.2 for both me and my close girlfriend.  We plan to do our longer runs together as well as occasionally going with our running club.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? So far, so good. But I'll check back in when the miles get longer

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? It seemed like the next big thing to knock off.  I told myself once I was done with grad school I would have so much free time that I would need to have a new project... well, I graduated last month so here we go!!

[shorty20]

*Technically* my training doesn't start till July, but I'll join in!


What marathon are you training for? Philly in November

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? - haven't actually started yet, just trying to run consistently each week

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc - I'm going to try Hal Higdon's Novice 2 for this one.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? - been tough with the heat, but okay so far

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? - well, I've done 2 already and loved them (not necessarily during though, haha!) so I figured I'd try again and try to get a better time

[gt7301b]

I just felt like replying .... NO MARATHON for me, only a half this fall.

[lb2006]

Jun 10, 2013 8:30:41 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Gooood morning Ladies! It's Monday, and for the summer and into the fall that means:
MARATHON MANIA

In this weekly thread we will talk and discuss the finer and less sane points of training for the coveted 26.2. Because hey, we're a bit more advanced than that Pheidippides, and nothing can stop us, right?!

What marathon are you training for?  Marine Corps Marathon 10/27!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)?  training starts two weeks from today.  maintaining 20-25 mpw now

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc my BFF and training plan - she's running the same race

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? nothing yet - summer is kicking into full gear in NC, humidity is TOUGH

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?  It was a natural progression - after running 10 half marathons i figured i could at least TRY a marathon.  this will be my 5th

[al320]

What marathon are you training for?
Philly!!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)?
Havent technically started, but im building up my base after coming back from an injury

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc
Uh...you guys!

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?
As per my doctor, i cant race this onre, i can only run it. So that sucks.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?
Theyre fun, nothing crazy about them

[jene]

What marathon are you training for? Twin Cities

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? I think I am in week 1 or 2, I am training for a half on July 4 and plan to roll right into marathon training

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc The lovely ladies of H&F

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? So far, so good

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? It seemed like a good idea at the time...

[runaways]

What marathon are you training for?

Chicago 10/13 followed by Houston in January. Chicago is obvs my focus right now and I haven't decided yet how I'm going to transition between them.

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)?

This is week 1. Hitting the gym this evening, so the running starts tomorrow.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc

I'm using a sort of modified Hal Higdon plan. I think it's one of the intermediate ones but I've tacked on more miles and weekly speed work.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?

Well, it's day 1. But I am SO not motivated. It's awful. I haven't been running much, haven't been posting around here much, just haven't been prioritizing fitness lately. I'm tired and I'm burned out on school but I really need to pull my shit together because I have some big goals.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?

Good question. I like doing hard things, I guess. This is why it took me 2 months to talk myself down from a career in surgery. I'm trying to channel that more into extracurricular things like running because I think it's a hell of a lot healthier, for me anyway.

[adcobe]

What marathon are you training for? Peoria Halloween Marathon

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Training starts today  

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc a plan from this months runners world. I was going to use hal higdon again, but this one looks good too. Maybe I will blend them...

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?  Nothing yet. Will do yoga and weights today. I am suffering from extreme sciatica which isn't fun.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Haha who knows? This time I just want to improve my time

[cinco]

What marathon are you training for? Freedom's Run 

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Starting Pfitz 12/55 in July. Need to work up a better base before then.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc. See above. I'm running with DH. He is doing a HH novice plan.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? I had a great week of running until I had pelvic pain with in the first block of my long run yesterday. Like, no way could I run through it pain. Last night it was sore to the touch, but today it feels better. I don't know what to think.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon? I think they are fun! Freedom's Run is very local to our new house, so we are excited for the challenge (it is a hard course)

[chw57]

What marathon are you training for? San Francisco, this Sunday!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Taper! Running 3-5 miles today, Wednesday, and Friday

Who is helping you train? Nobody...

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? I had a great 20 mile run last weekend! I'm excited

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?

[redheadrunner]

Lurker coming out:

What marathon are you training for? Hoping I get into Nike Women's, if not, I will find another race in Northern Califorian

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? I'm technically not training yet, but I am building my base mileage, running 4-5 miles every other day, cross training with Insanity

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I'm going to use Run Like a Mother's "Finish It" Plan

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? I'm a single mom, so my outside runs are going to be limited to probably just the long runs. I bought a treadmill so that will help!

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I'm not sure, I have always wanted to do one, not sure why I picked the most crazy, busy time in my life, but I'm going to do it!!

[pinkwillow]

Jun 10, 2013 8:46:46 GMT -5 grk2012 said:

What marathon are you training for? Wineglass in Corning, NY

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Week 4; step-back week. Around 25mi.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc. I've been getting out at 6am on Saturday mornings with more friends than I ever had to run with at 8am. HA! Runners are so weird. DH is training for the half, and has been great about being flexible with childcare so we can both do our runs. 

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? So far, so good. Last week was a high mileage week for me (37) and it felt amazing. 

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I had such a good experience with my first, I've been kind of addicted to the "I can't do this I can't do this I DID THIS!!!" rush. And the medal. Loooove me some medal. 

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/187300/marathon-mania-monday-1st-series#ixzz2VowqKih7

Me tttooooo!!! DH is also running the half! We will have to meet up!

[grk2012]

Jun 10, 2013 20:22:04 GMT -5 pinkwillow said:

Jun 10, 2013 8:46:46 GMT -5 grk2012 said:

What marathon are you training for? Wineglass in Corning, NY

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Week 4; step-back week. Around 25mi.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc. I've been getting out at 6am on Saturday mornings with more friends than I ever had to run with at 8am. HA! Runners are so weird. DH is training for the half, and has been great about being flexible with childcare so we can both do our runs. 

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? So far, so good. Last week was a high mileage week for me (37) and it felt amazing. 

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I had such a good experience with my first, I've been kind of addicted to the "I can't do this I can't do this I DID THIS!!!" rush. And the medal. Loooove me some medal. 

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/187300/marathon-mania-monday-1st-series#ixzz2VowqKih7

Me tttooooo!!! DH is also running the half! We will have to meet up!

AWESOME! My DH is running the half as well. Meetup for sure!  

[pinkwillow]

What marathon are you training for? Wineglass Marathon

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? Week 2, pitiful mileage, I'll be lucky to survive this.

Who is helping you train? Me, Myself and I. Once I get back into CrossFit regularly my trainers will push me.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? I think I'm close to be being transitioned to the Saucony Mirage 3 which makes me happy.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Well, this is my 3rd. "Any idiot can run. It takes a special kind of idiot to run a marathon"

[G22]

What marathon are you training for? Air Force Marathon this September

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? I've been running since last year, but just started my serious marathon training this year. Up to around 20-25 miles weekly right now.

Who is helping you train? My H ran it last year and is doing it again this year with me. So we train together and keep each other accountable.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Pretty good so far. Most long runs I feel really good. Low = we have been doing IF treatments so I've missed some time training by having to take time off here and there.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I dont know! This time last year, I ran my first half and swore I'd never do a marathon. I wanted to challenge myself I guess. My goal is just to survive it!

[clseale]

Ok, so I had a really lame running highlight tonight. 3 miles at an 8:36 pace. Lol Yeah, not a great pace for me. Hell, that's my exact marathon PR pace, so that's depressing, but I was just supposed to be testing out the hamstring. Injury & the fact that it was about 20 degrees warmer (85* & humid as hell at 6:30PM) then when I had to stop running 8 wks ago means that I'm going to choose to be happy about those 3 miles. My leg feels ok. I'm going to try 4.5 slower miles on bridges tomorrow. Hopefully this is my turning point into another great training cycle.

[archaeominx]

Jun 10, 2013 8:30:41 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

What marathon are you training for?  Wineglass Marathon

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)?  I'm in week 4, I made my plan deliberately on the long side to accomodate vacations, easy weeks to try and reduce burning out, yadda yadda

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc  I started with the Hal Higdon Intermediate plan and tweaked it

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?   It was going great until about last week when my left shin started to flare up.  So a forced rest week of no high impact activity for me. My bike has been feeling neglected anyway.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?  hmmm, good question!  Because the half marathon distance isn't as big of a challenge anymore, now that I've done a few.  (if I ever say this about a marathon, come slap me)

[jordylee]

What marathon are you training for? Chicago!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? First week of Hal's intermediate 1 program. This week is actually a bit of a drop in mileage for me.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I run with a group in the burbs on Sundays, and am doing track workouts with a group in the city on Thursdays. I'll be following HH's plan

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Nothing to report yet! I am still trying to figure out what my goals are going to be for this race. I ran two recent halfs and did way better than I would have expected, so I want to try and push myself a bit.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Who knows! My first marathon seemed like a crazy idea, but now they don't seem so crazy anymore. 

[clseale]

Jun 12, 2013 8:54:23 GMT -5 jordylee said:

What marathon are you training for? Chicago!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? First week of Hal's intermediate 1 program. This week is actually a bit of a drop in mileage for me.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I run with a group in the burbs on Sundays, and am doing track workouts with a group in the city on Thursdays. I'll be following HH's plan

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Nothing to report yet! I am still trying to figure out what my goals are going to be for this race. I ran two recent halfs and did way better than I would have expected, so I want to try and push myself a bit.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Who knows! My first marathon seemed like a crazy idea, but now they don't seem so crazy anymore. 

Yay, another Chicago runner!

I adjusted my last marathon goal when I raced two halves much better than I had planned. Best idea ever. I winded up pushing myself a bit more and ended up with a goal crushing 17 min PR. Original goal was 3:55, I changed it to sub 3:50, and wound up with a 3:46. Whatever that new goal is in the back of your mind, go for it!

[jordylee]

Jun 12, 2013 8:59:13 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jun 12, 2013 8:54:23 GMT -5 jordylee said:

What marathon are you training for? Chicago!

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? First week of Hal's intermediate 1 program. This week is actually a bit of a drop in mileage for me.

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc I run with a group in the burbs on Sundays, and am doing track workouts with a group in the city on Thursdays. I'll be following HH's plan

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? Nothing to report yet! I am still trying to figure out what my goals are going to be for this race. I ran two recent halfs and did way better than I would have expected, so I want to try and push myself a bit.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? Who knows! My first marathon seemed like a crazy idea, but now they don't seem so crazy anymore. 

Yay, another Chicago runner!

I adjusted my last marathon goal when I raced two halves much better than I had planned. Best idea ever. I winded up pushing myself a bit more and ended up with a goal crushing 17 min PR. Original goal was 3:55, I changed it to sub 3:50, and wound up with a 3:46. Whatever that new goal is in the back of your mind, go for it!

That is awesome! Chicago scares me in terms of weather. I ran it as my first full in 2010 and have some redeeming to do. That is so awesome that you went from an original goal of 3:55 to nailing a 3:46! That makes me think that maybe I am less insane

[chitownbelle]

What marathon are you training for? Chicago #3

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)? I have a 1/2 in 1 week, and then I will start my official training after that

Who is helping you train? Me, myself and I.  I think I'll use another HH Intermediate plan.

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet?  This will be marathon #4.  4:18--->4:13--->3:47:58.  My goal last year was sub 4:00, and the perfect marathon weather gave me 3:48, so this year I am giving myself 2 options: qualify for Boston (3:35), or cross the finish line with a baby in my belly.  The Chicago weather is always hit or miss, so I am going to push myself this summer training in the Chicago "heat" just to be prepared.  I'm from the south, but never ran distance there, so don't know how you ladies run in that heat/humidity. 

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!? I'm awesome enough to do a marathon.  Next on my adult lifestyle agenda: triathlons and ultramarathons. 

[humpforfree]

What marathon are you training for?- MCM 10/27

Where are you in your training (week/mpw/etc)?- week 1- it is a super laid back week though so I am holding back until my doc appt on Friday for my back

Who is helping you train? This can be a plan, SO, running group, etc - I've combined a couple of plans for something that I think will work well for me, and also plan in doing some training runs with friends and he local running group!

How is training going so far? Any highlights/lowlights yet? - I just hope the doc/PT can figure out my back pain easily and the fix is easy. I've had lower back pain since January and the last doc didn't really know. Sitting is so bad some days that I cry in the car on my 1.25 hr commute home.

Why are you crazy enough to do a marathon?!?- no idea... Bucket list goal before I have kids. I've done several halves and feel ready for the next challenge.