As stated earlier, a 2:50 marathon being a "hobby" time may mean a rare podium visit for that person. I would be a bit pissed at missing my opportunity due to a cheater. I agree that a win shouldn't be the sole goal for racing, but in the event that the stars align on race day, I certainly...

It's sad, but I'd still rather die running than waste away on my couch.

@Ian - I agree about the half. The old 2:55 full requirement wasn't too out of reach but the half was definitely easier. That was my next goal, being only about a minute off my PB @ 1:23. Now at 1:19 it makes the required pace closer to my 5k pace!

Hmmm I seem to have missed the part about you doing this 2 weeks before your goal race. So in light, I would add that hill training should be done early in your program to build strength - not 2 weeks before. With 2 weeks to go, the hay is in the barn.

I won't comment on the science behind it, but hills are to me, the key ingredient in any good plan. I can always feel a difference in my running after a few weeks of hills. I've run them 2 ways. The first was hard up with a recovery jog down - repeat. The second, and what I currently run is hard up,...

Thunderstruck - I get goosebumps every time I hear it, and think of approaching the finish line of a race while it is playing. I have no idea why, but it is THE song for me. Played near the 30k mark in Ottawa 2010 - was awesome. "8 Mile", "Bull's on Parade" , "Stranglehold&...

low of 14, high of 24, chance of showers

Jwolf wrote:October is for racing, not training.

I think I want to race this month. Need to pick a 5 or 10k soon.
No mileage goal, just trying to keep the running to 4 days/week minimum.

Count me in! I need a 3:10, so I'm hoping to hit about 3:02 (5 minute pb).

If your current shoes are working, I'd stick with them. Most people do just fine on trails without trail shoes. Yup, depending on if you ever plan on doing technical stuff you don't have to have them. It's going to depend on the type of trails you're running as well. ETA: my vote for a do-all trail...

What people seem to forget is that in training you are running MP without the benefit of a taper: the accumulated fatigue of the previous weeks can be significant. This. I always find the MP runs during training tough. Not aerobically, but legs. They're lead, with no jump from the accumulated milea...

I've used prime before a track workout with no stomach issues. I believe they used G02 in Boston this year, its a bit saltier but not gross. And I'll vouch for the recovery shakes just because they are delicious!

mcshame wrote:iRun entry submitted. Not my best work but I hope they like it....

This would be so awesome Lorne! Good luck!

After reading through some posts around the Internet, I find it amusing that people are already talking about targeting their new BQ time since next year it should be enough. We should really take this year as a lesson to train your hardest and race your best race. Not just pace for a BQ. Who knows...

After reading through some posts around the Internet, I find it amusing that people are already talking about targeting their new BQ time since next year it should be enough. We should really take this year as a lesson to train your hardest and race your best race. Not just pace for a BQ. Who knows ...

Performances more than 74 seconds below the standard are accepted into the 2012 race BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today notified almost all applicants from the second week of 2012 Boston Marathon registration on whether they were accepted into the 116th running on April 16 or n...

Speed Challenges Sub 18/39/86 dgrant - current PBs: 19:04/(n/a)/88:45 - focus on fun Sub 18/37/87/180 killerz - current PBs: 18:40/ 37:23/ 88:40/ 186:51 (I think) - First two a lot more realistic than last two. All will depend on how to prioritise ultras/ marathons etc Sub 20/40/90 mcshame - Curren...

Pat Menzies wrote: No time would be fast enough to put Geb on the Kenyan team.

Ok that was more awesome than awesome! I'm going to play that on a loop... (i hope he was fine though!)

NOPE! http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nope-chuck-testa-video.jpg ...Chuck Testa... K , you'll have to explain this to me! :what: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJP1DphOWPs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (sorry, that post was way off topic, but the name of the threa...

phorunner wrote:NOPE!



...Chuck Testa...

K , you'll have to explain this to me!

Good job finishing a tough race on a bad ankle! Now heal up!

This may be old news but I noticed that they moved the Expo from the Hynes Center to Seaport World Trade Centre. For those who don't know, Hynes was right near the finish/Commons area and very convenient if you stayed near the finish. Seaport is near the harbour (duh!) but about 3-4 km from the fini...

Just checked - I'm on the entrants list now. 200 dollars worth of motivation paid for