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by victw » Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:39 pm
Just getting in a little self pat on the back. I completed my half marathon on Saturday in 3 hr 17 min. I was hoping to do a little better. But I walked a fair amount of it.
Most of October was pretty balanced with activity.
I'm going to continue with the run/walking every other day. But drop the long runs down to max at 6 miles - maybe? I haven't actually figured out a strategy. I'd really like to get down to a 13 minute mile - and keep the running injury/stress free. Just not sure how to pull that off.
Vic
11/1/19 Sloppy - 137.6/21.55
1/1/19 Still maintaining - 134.8/21.11
10/12/18 Maintenance wt - 136.4 BMI 21.36
5/6/18 151.8 lbs 23.8 - Normal. 4/8/18 154.6 lbs BMI 24.2 - Normal. 3/11/18 161 BMI 25.2 Overweight.
3 years staying on plan is the goal.
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by yarnpetter » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:54 pm
VictW
About 5 years ago I trained and walked a marathon and 2 halfs. I did this with the help of the Little Rock Marathon training group. They walk/run all year and have a walking and a running coach (Tom and Hobbit are great if anyone is in the area-and the group is free!). The off season training is just what you described- walking or running (or a combo) 3 miles 3-5 times per week and one 6 mile long run a week and at least one off or active rest day a week. It worked great to help me lose 140 pounds until I stopped training with them (decided to sleep in on Saturday mornings) and then stopped eating well.
Congrats on your half marathon- you finished and that is always the goal. Good luck on your post marathon training.
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by blondie » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:14 pm
Congrats, Vic! That is awesome! I can't envision myself ever running, but I suppose a skinny me might try it some day!
I'm keeping track of my November exercise on my food log for Mike Teehan's Holiday Excursion, but feel free to start another thread for November if you'd like.
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