Well I just booked my summer.

I started running in October because I had gained a little weight after quitting smoking in August. I found that I really loved hitting the road each day. I was forced to stop for a while in Jaunary because I suffered an injury but as soon as I healed I headed straight for the roads and track again.

Well I have made the decision to run the Twin Cities Marathon on October 6, 2003 and I am very excited. Today was the first day you could register and I am confirmed as one of the 8,800 that will run in the race (it always fills very fast). The Twin Cities Marathon is considered the most beautiful urban marathon in the country.

www.twincitiesmarathon.org

As far as training goes I am establishing a base so right now I am running about 20-25 miles a week. I try to run around 6 to 7 minute miles. I am also lifting weights and have trimmed my body down to around 145 lbs which is a very good running weight for my height which is just under 5'10"

I found this training schedule online so this is what my summer is giong to look like. I plan on following the "basic marathoner" schedule.


http://www.nyrrc.org/nyrr...dules.html

So has anyone on the org ever ran a marathon? If so do you have any tips?

I personally believe people souldn't run onless they are being chased by someone with a big stick...but, to each their own!



GOOD LUCK!

endorphin74 said:

What about being chased by someone with a big dick?

Cloudbuster said:

well, there's such a thing as TOO big, in which case I'd run faster...but, otherwise...

endorphin74 said:

Actually I hire someone to chase me with a stick as a training tool

Rock out!

IceNine said:

I do rock out while I am training, but it seems that headphones are not allowed during the actual running of the marathon; which sucks.

But oh well...The streets are lined with people cheering and bands that play as you run by so that has to offer some inspiration.

lovemachine said:

You should sell your underwear to the highest bidder on here after you finish the race!

lovemachine said:

I KNEW it!

A guy I used to work with ran marathons all the time, but I guess that's not gonna be much help for you now...

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[This message was edited Thu May 1 7:48:23 PDT 2003 by endorphin74]

Good luck on the training. It's diffucult but not impossible.I ran my first marathon in Chicago,2000.Worth it alone for the adrenalin rush you'll get!!

IceNine said:

They do get very tasty after a nice long run. Ask RaspberryWoman about my t-shirts after a run

Hey!!

Good Luck!

R U trying to win? That would be so cool...
Do us a favor...TRY TO WIN THE DAMN THING.

Where U place will depend on the number of Kenyans entered. Important info..

No music REALLY sucks...how can they justify that
rule?...I'm sure plenty of runners train to music.

I'm planning on being at the finish line with a steamin' hot cup of coffee all ready for lovemachine to chug down.

I wish you the Speed of the Antelope, the Strength of the Bison and the Stamina of the Whale. Good Luck.

Hey...good luck with the run.
Rather you than me.

You'll be running right by my park! I think. I think I was mad last year cause my bus stop was closed cause of the marathon... I'll have to lean out my window and wave or something.

In any case, good luck.

Very impressive,Congrats! How many miles do you have to run? I know most are like 20+ miles. So that is very good if you can stay on your feet for that distance. The best i could do might be ten.

my first marathon was the 1996 atlanta marathon. it is a very cool feeling of accomplishment. i really didn't train properly, i just ran a lot in preparation, and wouldn't suggest that you follow that lead, do some kind of proper training.

i had run several 1/2 marathons prior to running the full marathon, and never felt very taxed by the 1/2, so i went in a little over confident. at about 20 miles, i hit the wall like a ton of bricks. i finished but my last 6 miles were painful with a capital p. good luck

CarrieMpls said:

You might be right...here is the route (it takes a minute so unless you are interested I wouldn't bother clicking

http://www.twincitiesmara...on_Map.gif

I'll wave back

Revolution said:

Winning I'm hoping to finish

Perhaps someday I would like to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but 3:10 doesn't seem likely this year.

I noticed that when you are 80 you only have to finish in 5:00

SuperC said:

A marathon is 26.2 miles. If you can do 10 without training I am sure that you could run a marathon if you put your mind to it.

lovemachine said:

Wow! That's a great route. Maybe I'll have to pay attention this year.

And yeah, you'll run right past me. So after a mile and a half look up and wave.

I can give you the goods on short-cut through the park too.