Yes..Ultra...when you can run faster than everyone else you must run further. lol...hme..think that is how I got into marathons, no speed. Napping off and on outside in the sun sheltered from the wind reading The Lore of Running..to discover I need to do more speed work to get into that anerobic the...

Natalie..I understand how you feel..I am stubborn too but please take it easy and be careful..Maybe stay on a bike for the last few weeks. Dwayne..Good Luck in the Ultra!!! Wow..can't wait to hear the stories on that..That will be my next adventure once my marathon times creep back up. Let the taper...

I think the Mayor realized you actually have to train for one of these events. Who is looking after the city if he is doing is last minute training sessions. lol Last long run for me this weekend, thank god for that...I will do the Brandon 1/2 on May 28 for a tempo run, heading to Florida for work f...

Is anyone running the Manitoba Marathon? Guests from out of town or in town? How is training going?

I agree with weights a nice diversion from pounding out the miles all the time..I think that is why I do it..also to stay balanced..I find I am mentally burned out as I work towards my 5th marathon in a year..then its rest time! cycle for fun..since I don't know how to run for fun!

Yes, I agree with the yoga, stretching..I do weights, pilates,stretching on the days off, well stretching every day actually...I guess this is a new topic but does anyone incorporate weight training in their sched? I do alot of core strength training with pilates and I must say, it keeps me injury f...

I am embarrased to say, I ate way too much chocolate last night, but did 2 hours of weights and pilates, no running this morning, could not drag my chocolate filled body out of bed but now I pay the price and launch into a 10mile run (8 at tempo) after work. Its much easier to get up on weekends to ...

I am embarrased to say, I ate way too much chocolate last night, but did 2 hours of weights and pilates, no running this morning, could not drag my chocolate filled body out of bed but now I pay the price and launch into a 10mile run (8 at tempo) after work. Its much easier to get up on weekends to ...

Fiest is great! I listen to those as well.

Sympathy for the Devil -rolling stones
Selling the Drama-Live
Running down a dream-Tom Petty
Good Vibrations-marky mark and the funky bunch


Got them, thanks, qmp

What a neat recipe to try! I am sure it will go well with a big old glass of Red too! Being single is okay too...no one complains about my collection of running shoes all over the house.

Its the tempo run that is the key to faster marathon times. Tonight its 10 miles with 8 mile race pace and I find this to be one of the harder workouts (well except for mile repeats on a track) but then I do look forward to the slower long run on the weekend. I am curious what people think of the 6 ...

Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Winnipeg Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Its been so much fun to read everyone's race report. I am such a running geek and get a kick out of all the experiences. R...

Way to go Bebette..I was wondering how you did..I feel for you with the cramping..I had an awful cramp in my calf 15 mins after the end of my Charlotte, NC marathon..the whole thing just balled up and I screamed in pain. The only good thing was a nice looking runner helped me out! But to have that h...

Its been so much fun to read everyone's race report. I am such a running geek and get a kick out of all the experiences. Race day for me was very calm. I am actually in my element when I am running far. I did worry about cramps in the legs which often happen with the hills..I studied the elevation m...

How many marathons: 3
How many Boston: this will be my first
Qualifying time: 3:36
Time to Beat 3:50
Where: Regina (3:40) Charlotte, North Carolina 3:36

Leaving Tomorrow! Hope my legs will carry me far.

I am always up for running with different people, does that make me a running whore?? I run with many different people from RK, RR and on my own, its just nice to meet new people.I am usually not a fan of walk breaks but there are days where I believe in them! Tend to run around a 8:30pace for long ...

Thanks Bebette..I run with a few very speedy women in my club called Roadkill and I have a tough time keeping up with them but like they say Pain in Temporary, Quitting is Forever..Best of Luck in Boston. I will be in the Roadkill singlet along with a few others.
Cheers
Cathy

Thanks for all the info on Boston, very helpful. It will be my first time there and my 4th marathon in less than a year and I am doing it as a "fun run". I know I won't come close to my 3:36 best time but as a soon to be 41 yr old woman I think I have an under 3:30 in me somewhere soon!