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« on: April 19, 2007, 02:19:10 PM » |
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I'm running my first 1/2 in Ottawa in 6 weeks (YIKES!) .. and i'm thinking ahead..
I'm wanting to do PEC in the fall.. but wondered.. i won't be able to run a full.. but could I walk it?
has anyone done that? How would you train to walk that far, but keep your running fitness too?
Thoughts?
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Jane
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2007, 03:24:15 PM » |
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I know lots of people do walk them -- there was a whole bunch of people from Newfoundland who walked the NCM the year I did it - and they carried flags and sang the whole time too!
I can't give you advice in how to train for it, but I am sure you will get lots.
I am curious, why do you think that you couldn't run the full? If I could, you could! Or can you not do a part run, part walk? You know, ten minutes running, five minutes walking?
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Laurie
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2007, 03:29:00 PM » |
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Perhaps its the fact that my longest run is 16 k so far..
thats a LONG way from 42!!
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2007, 03:29:00 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2007, 04:01:47 PM » |
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I may be walking my London half...if my bad luck continues.
I'm sure lots of people have walked a full before.
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Cathy
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2007, 07:30:56 PM » |
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I walked my first 1/2. And it was on purpose. Hadn't really started running yet. And I walked most of my first full at Disney. That wasn't on purpose. Had a few problems that didn't help when I ran. So I walked quite a bit of it.
You shouldn't have any problems Laurie in doing a full. You are a strong runner. Keep up your training and you will accomplish any goal that you set your mind too.
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2007, 07:30:56 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2007, 08:08:05 PM » |
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I think it's totally normal to have uncertainties. I know, I always do when a big race was coming up. But you know what? It's amazing how we always pull through.
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2007, 08:48:40 PM » |
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I think it's totally normal to have uncertainties. I know, I always do when a big race was coming up. But you know what? It's amazing how we always pull through.
This is what i mean about guts...listen to you guys..your all very amazing athletes,and so kind to people.. If Laurie listens to you guys, she will be running her dreams, not walking them... |
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sweetsue
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2007, 01:16:49 PM » |
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Lauire, you can do it. I understand your reservations, as I have signed up for my full marathon and it does seem like a goal that may be unattainable, but with training and support you can do it.
Susan
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Laurie
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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2007, 03:13:40 PM » |
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sweetsue..
what marathon are you doing?
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Janet
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2007, 05:54:36 PM » |
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I walked quite a bit of the Disney full. I think you could definately run a full, with the proper training of course. And as Jane said you can always walk/run because there's no rule that says you have to run. So, if you do run PEC we'll all be there to cheer you on, shed some tears with you at the finish line!
Janet
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2007, 05:54:36 PM » |
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Laurie
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2007, 06:20:20 PM » |
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well.. i'll definately do something at PEC!
We'll wait to see what!
Thanks for the kind words!
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The Moose
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2007, 06:49:23 PM » |
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You can definately run the Full in the fall. I ran my first full only 13 weeks after my longest run had been 10k. (There's a book on that subject) If you're at 16 already a full in 5 months will be a cake walk for you. Just don't take the easy way when training. Remember, it's easier to pay the pain of a marathon in the installments of training, then by lump sum payment on race day.
Mike
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Regret nothing, even the bad parts contributed to your arrival in this spot, and if dirt is down, then you're still winning. Keep racing.
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Jane
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« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2007, 08:33:10 PM » |
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I like that quote, Mike!! Very good....
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People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them.
George Bernard Shaw
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sweetsue
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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2007, 11:43:43 AM » |
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Laurie, I'm doing the full at Disney in January
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Sue
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« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2007, 04:34:45 PM » |
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Laurie, if I can run one you can! I ran my one and only full marathon at PEC last year and I certainly walked some of it. I started training with Sandy in June for the marathon in October, so you have lots of time to train. I'm going to volunteer this year, so I will be there to cheer you on too! Loved your quote Mike!
Sue(Bloomfield)
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