tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post1982420473702710287..comments2023-10-28T02:28:17.046-05:00Comments on Eating, Drinking, and Being Married: Let's talk about half marathon trainingTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03238396857980762279noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-26184712294908226312009-07-18T00:49:40.988-05:002009-07-18T00:49:40.988-05:00HI Teresa,
First time poster, been reading your ...HI Teresa, <br /><br />First time poster, been reading your blog for a while. I am thinking of getting into running also and was wondering how you started? Do you just go out and run? Do you follow a schedule? If so where did you get or make that schedule. It seems that getting started is my biggest hurdle. <br /><br />Thanks!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593784499526519745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-56245393711643356912009-07-09T17:29:23.274-05:002009-07-09T17:29:23.274-05:001. Not NECESSARILY insoles. I see way too many peo...1. Not NECESSARILY insoles. I see way too many people pop those babies in and they can end up causing more problems, since the shoe itself wasn't designed to hold it. I say get fitted and see what they say.<br /><br />2. You know that for your first half you should NOT be concerned with pace whatsoever, right? I say screw the TM, get out on the pavement, and take your merry little time. Running on the TM when it's nice out is sacrilegious, first of all....and second...it's not working all the same muscles as the pavement.<br /><br />3. If you are getting the beginnings of an injury with good shoes, I HIGHLY recommend taking it a bit easier with the training. Either going slower or with more walking OR cutting out a day of cross training. <br /><br />So proud of you, T! Keep up the good work and don't be so hard on yourself, silly. Overdoing it is a surefire way to get hurt.Julia Gooliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-37096952752810345042009-07-09T13:35:26.066-05:002009-07-09T13:35:26.066-05:00Teresa, you're doing it. That in itself is a h...Teresa, you're doing it. That in itself is a huge accomplishment. Sure you're struggling mentally in your training, but you're training! That is a big mental fete right there. Don't be so hard on yourself, you have so much to be proud of yourself for, and you're only going to get better.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00365725118509670512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-60592196058126793102009-07-09T13:28:18.805-05:002009-07-09T13:28:18.805-05:00I was going to say that same thing as Kristal and ...I was going to say that same thing as Kristal and Lucy - ice & insoles. I've had pretty major pain radiating from the inside of my left ankle through my mid-calf and icing seems to be the only thing that helps me. Give that a try, but you may also want to go to Fleet Feet with your shoes and see about geting the insoles that I bought. They were about $30-$35 if I'm remembering correctly, but have made a huge difference in my comfort level - to the point that I'm not even bracing my ankle anymore!!!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436510260112806720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-29589345116753069142009-07-09T11:12:35.951-05:002009-07-09T11:12:35.951-05:00How about insoles? I need those in addition to my...How about insoles? I need those in addition to my very well fitted shoes. Makes big a difference (but as a word of warning, I find them HORRIBLE to break in). They do, however, last through two pairs of shoes so they have to be broken in infrequently.LucyinStLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647526575638569578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-46941888919433072032009-07-09T10:01:54.001-05:002009-07-09T10:01:54.001-05:00Yep, I have been fitted for shoes, so I don't ...Yep, I have been fitted for shoes, so I don't think that is the issue. <br /><br />For some reason I didn't even think to try the icing...I guess I will have to get really drunk so that is easier. ;)Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238396857980762279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-28288651829339041612009-07-09T09:38:27.839-05:002009-07-09T09:38:27.839-05:00My advice on the foot - first of all, you've b...My advice on the foot - first of all, you've been fitted for shoes, right? That's most important. Second, ice it after every run for a week. After a week, if it's still bothering you, you really do need to lay off of it for a couple of days and see what happens. Not ideal during training, I know, but if you don't let it heal, you won't make it to the end anyway. Better to take a few days off than not be able to continue -been there, done that. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421740906958609009.post-58444076482984235302009-07-09T08:02:40.597-05:002009-07-09T08:02:40.597-05:00I really admire you for tackling a half-marathon! ...I really admire you for tackling a half-marathon! I struggled with my 5K training, mainly mentally. I would just get so BORED after awhile. Running outside helped, but I'm not a fan of the hot and humid. :) Good luck, I know you can do it!Jennellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048007807899721658noreply@blogger.com