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Post by sariditty on May 4, 2008 18:57:13 GMT -5
I walked, for the first time instead of running, the Indianapolis Mini Marathon (13.1 miles) yesterday. Mostly I did it for my dad...I have grown more and more concerned with his lack motivation for a healthy lifestyle...so I told him that if he actually stuck to a training program to walk the Mini, then I would be there with him! I gotta say....walking that distance sure put a strain on my hips!!!! They're still aching today! Here I am with my dad and one of my sisters - we all stuck together (along with a friend of mine who took my sis' hubby's place).  Here's the link to my entire photo collection I took during the Mini. May I mention before anyone looks at them...my sister and I may have advertised a little bit on our t-shirts for the upcoming primaries in Indiana. I don't want to step on any toes, so that's why I'm just including the link for y'all to see the pics at your own choice. Trust me....a political war is the last thing I want to get into with you all.  picasaweb.google.com/sari.dittman/MiniMarathon2008Next weekend is a half marathon that I'm actually running. Wish me luck!!! www.eagleriver.org/journeys.asp(I've been obsolete on ExRacers the last couple of months....sorry about that!!! Work, training Lincoln, and training myself have taken over my life!) |
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Post by Goalie on May 4, 2008 19:01:06 GMT -5
Hi  I was thinking about you just yesterday and hoping all was well. Good luck on your next marathon. Just how long did it take to walk that distance? |
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Post by sariditty on May 4, 2008 19:11:34 GMT -5
Took us 3:44:46. Excruciating!!
I actually stopped from my dad/sis/friend around Mile 9 to help a lady who was having a severe leg cramp. So I spent a good 10 minutes with her on the ground doing some stretching exercises with her. I ended up jogging to get one of the help ambulances up the street for her - she was extremely dehydrated & needed to ice her muscle (and I'm guessing not quite in the shape to walk the 13.1 miles by the info she was giving me). So then I took off in a dead sprint to catch up to my crew. It was about 3/4 mile of sprint action on my part....I was among all the walkers at this point of the race, so I think I baffled them by flying by them then! LOL Caught up to my fam/friend feeling only slightly winded and finished our "leisurely" walk to the end of the race!
Next week should be a little more fluid, I'm hoping! I'm hoping anywhere from 2:10 to 2:20 for my finish time next weekend....the temps up there are in the 50's and possible 60's, so the outlook for cooperative weather is great!! I'm really, really crossing my fingers for a 2:00 or less finish time...but with all the training at the gym I've been doing, I think my body is too worn out for that quick of a pace!
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Post by sariditty on May 11, 2008 21:55:53 GMT -5
Back from the North Woods & in one piece! I somehow 'forgot' about the altitude difference up there than what I have here at home. I was definitely feeling it by Mile 7. Then, to add to the 'greatness' of this run...the entire Mile 11 was under road construction, so I was plodding along in sand!!!! Sand!!!!!! Yeah....so I walked that mile for sure! Still managed to come in 19th in my age group (women: 19 to 29.....and at 27, that makes me one of the old ladies! hahaha).
Next up.....my first Sprint Triathlon this summer!!!! Any takers on joining me?!?!?!
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2008 11:10:46 GMT -5
That's great.
I just noticed that it's a sprint triatlong. I was looking for a short one this summer but one knee has messed up again. I guess I didn't let it get sufficiently recovered before thinking it was. I couldn't keep up with you on the running part, of course.
Altitude decreases performance by 10 percent even if one is prepared for it - or so I've heard.
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Post by abowls on Jun 18, 2008 12:53:46 GMT -5
If you do any half marathons (or marathons) in the DC, MD, VA area (or even OH, WV, or PA), post about them. I'd love to do another half. I wanted to do a full marathon again this fall but got side tracked by wedding planning.
I might do a tri at some point but my swimming is pretty ridiculous (think frog in blender). I'd need to take some swimming lessons first. Don't they have some running/biking races in the Ohio/Indiana area?
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Post by sariditty on Jun 18, 2008 16:10:56 GMT -5
I'll check on the running/biking (duathlons) stuff around here... I'm like you, I am just not a swimmer at heart! I would probably want to do some sort of lessons in that field simply so I knew how to execute each stroke without actually GIVING myself a stroke!! My first marathon ever was the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I definitely will do that one again!!!! Not this year...I'll be on a honeymoooooooooon! But next year sounds great! I'll take a peek at what else is happening in that area as far as runs go! That would be awesome to have you along on one!  How do you feel about Charleston, SC for a half marathon in Decemeber?? I've got info on it if you're up for it!! (And you'd have a place to stay, of course!!) |
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Post by abowls on Jun 19, 2008 8:39:34 GMT -5
Charleston sounds great for a half. I'll be up for it as long as I can figure out vacation time from work. I have to go to Mexico for Christmas in December too so it could be a problem. I want to do Marine Corp Marathon. I tried to register for it in 2005 but it filled up REALLY fast so I did Chicago instead. They kicked me out of Chicago after 23.5 miles b/c I hurt my foot and stopped at an aid station. They thought it could be a stress fracture and refused to let me finish. I was so mad I could have crawled to the finish line from there! I did Baltimore in 2004 and it was nice. I may do it again at some point.
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Post by Kim on Jun 19, 2008 9:06:29 GMT -5
Mann...I wish I was more athletic! I'd do one with you guys!
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Post by abowls on Jun 19, 2008 9:33:06 GMT -5
Nonsense Kim, I think just about anyone can complete a marathon. Many people, like me, do them just for the sense of accomplishment. I'm in absolutely no danger of winning. In fact I don't think I'll ever come in faster than 4 hours. The winners usually beat me by more than an hour and a half. By the time I'm finishing they've already awarded the prizes and everything but it is such an amazing sense of accomplishment. Training for one is really great for stress too. I decided to do my first marathon during the worst year of my life and I really don't know how I would have gotten through that year without all of that stress reducing running.
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Post by sariditty on Jun 19, 2008 12:56:00 GMT -5
Charleston sounds great for a half. I'll be up for it as long as I can figure out vacation time from work. I have to go to Mexico for Christmas in December too Kiawah Island Marathon (just off of Charleston, SC) www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon/It is both a half and full marathon, so you could do either; however, the full marathon has you running the half-loop twice. =Boring!!! I'm just going to do the half. I ran Chicago last fall...you know, when the temps got up in the 90's, they ran out of water at the 2nd aid station, I was severely dehydrated and don't remember a good portion of it, and was forced to stop running around Mile 17. Grr! I empathize with you not being "allowed" to finish. After the experience I had at that race, I doubt I'll do it ever again. I was NOT impressed! Twin Cities is supposed to be a nice, flat race like Chicago is. Kim, you could TOTALLY do a marathon!!!! Some people take longer than others, which is fine!! I mean, they're still accomplishing something that, what, maybe 1% of people ever try to do!! My advice is to try it at least once!!! And I'm always more than happy to set you up on a training schedule that will help you achieve your goal!! In my first marathon, I actually only got up to a long training run of 9 miles because I really hurt myself and had to stop running for about a month. 9 miles versus 26.2 miles....not quite cuttin' it!! But I did that marathon anyways...walked a lot of it....but I finished and earned that medal, darn it!!  I would like to consider the Air Force Marathon in Dayton sometime--maybe next fall. But D.C. is sooooo incredible, that I'd definitely recommend that as a 'first marathon'!! (I realize I talk too much...sorry!) |
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Post by Kim on Jun 19, 2008 13:02:50 GMT -5
you do not talk too much! I love reading what you write, and I wish you lived in Ohio so you could be my personal trainer! I need to print out all your exercise tips and workouts, and start kicking my butt in gear. I'd love to do a marathon sometime, but I'd be walking a good chunk of it. How does one go about training for a marathon anyway? |
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Post by abowls on Jun 19, 2008 15:39:58 GMT -5
There are HUGE running groups out here that go with a strategy of running for 6 minutes and then walking 1 minute. It seems to help people that don't naturally enjoy running get through distances. Also since they are large groups people end up finding others that want to go approximately the same speed and stick with them. It turns what would, for many people, be an excruciating amount of time exercising into a social activity. There are running groups pretty much everywhere. Search the web and see if you can find one. There are also a lot of online training programs for marathons, including many beginner programs. They are usually 16-18 weeks long and usually consist of several small runs during the week, one moderately longer run in the middle (usually Wed.) and one "long run" on Saturday or Sunday. I personally like the Hal Higdon training plans.
You should do one it is so amazing. I won't say that it isn't painful during but after you feel like you accomplished something huge. It was on my "before I die" list and after my first one, I had to try another. Since my failed Chicago attempt, I've gotten off track and have downgraded to half-marathons until I can manage to eek out enough time to train for a marathon. I definately plan on doing another full one sometime in the next few years.
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How do you feel about Charleston, SC for a half marathon in Decemeber?? I've got info on it if you're up for it!! (And you'd have a place to stay, of course!!)
I would like to consider the Air Force Marathon in Dayton sometime--maybe next fall. But D.C. is sooooo incredible, that I'd definitely recommend that as a 'first marathon'!!