Life 09 Olathe Marathon Sat, Mar. 28th --In honor of victims of cancer -- and my first !

ziggysocki · 03-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Greetings Planeteers!
Next Saturday, March 28th, I will be running in the 2009 Olathe Marathon! This will be my first attempt at running a marathon. I have been running consistently for about a year and have run off and on since my army days (got out in 99). Last October I came across the Olathe marathon and decide to train and do it. I am 31 years old and need to get started on my 'bucket list'. I found an 18 week training program and started it in November. I have trained all winter and followed it to a tee. I suppose I am as ready as I will ever be... 3 pairs of running shoes later I have racked up the following stats:

Total Workouts: 67
Total Distance: 439.62 miles
Total Duration(hh:mm:ss): 61:41:29
Average Pace: 8:25 Min/Mile.

During a long training run about 2 months ago, I decided that I would run this in honor of people who have fought or are fighting cancer (my 30 year old wife was treated with surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008 and we are still looking for our new normal) There were days during chemo that every step she took was extremely hard and it was hard not to quit, and this race is my attempt to understand how that feels. I have collected money to donate to a local family, as well as having a memorial shirt made to wear during the race. It has the names of friends and family of folks who have fought cancer. (Both sides are full) Anyway thanks for reading, wish me luck, and if you have a name of someone you would like me to add to my memorial list (on the Facebook group I created) let me know. It is amazing and sad how many people have been affected by cancer. My sympathy to all of you who have lost loved ones.

My goal is to finish the 26.2 mile race in under 3hrs and 50 mins. Thanks for reading, and any tips from others who have run marathons would be much appreciated.

Brock · 03-22-2009, 09:15 AM

You better get a lot of music loaded up on your ipod.

ziggysocki · 03-22-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

You better get a lot of music loaded up on your ipod.

Unfortunately it is a 'no earbuds' race. I have been training without one... but I am hoping I will pace with someone who feels like chatting to kill some time.

**Rain Man** · 03-22-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

Unfortunately it is a 'no earbuds' race. I have been training without one... but I am hoping I will pace with someone who feels like chatting to kill some time.

Why are earbuds not allowed? That's a bummer.

Good luck. I'd like to do a marathon at some point, but I'm afraid that my knees might turn in their two-week notice if I did.

ziggysocki · 03-22-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Why are earbuds not allowed? That's a bummer.

Good luck. I'd like to do a marathon at some point, but I'm afraid that my knees might turn in their two-week notice if I did.

Yeah, the earbuds thing is a safety issue, it is not closed to traffic. I guess they want to keep people aware of their surroundings.

It's the same as you going from 3 miles to 8 miles... Work up to it. Then it is from 8 to 12... then 12-16. etc, etc. Running has helped me in a lot of ways, basically I have stopped drinking, lost 20 lbs, and I remember what it is like to challenge myself. It has been great for me. My motto/mantra when I am running and getting tired is this; "The only step that matters is the next one." Thats what I focus on, and before I know it a mile is gone, then 5, then 15. If you want to try it, jump in and try it. The worst you can do is not finish... to me thats better than never trying.

WilliamTheIrish · 03-23-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

Unfortunately it is a 'no earbuds' race. I have been training without one... but I am hoping I will pace with someone who feels like chatting to kill some time.

Z, every race is a no earbuds race. My first marathon had 23k people and I'm pretty sure I was the only person w/o a personal music player.

Get your music ready. Keep it in your sock and attach it after a mile or two.

ziggysocki · 03-23-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Z, every race is a no earbuds race. My first marathon had 23k people and I'm pretty sure I was the only person w/o a personal music player.

Get your music ready. Keep it in your sock and attach it after a mile or two.

Really? The things I learn here are priceless. I will be sure to load the pod with audio books.

jidar · 03-22-2009, 11:07 AM

good luck. That's inspiring

**Buehler445** · 03-22-2009, 11:51 AM

Good luck dude. I used to run LSD before I got shin splints.

Sounds like a good time. Go get em.

stlchiefs · 03-22-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Good luck dude. I used to run LSD before I got shin splints.

Sounds like a good time. Go get em.

You're lucky shin splints was the only injury you got trying to run all psyched out on LSD.

ziggysocki · 03-22-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

You're lucky shin splints was the only injury you got trying to run all psyched out on LSD.

I have been asked what drugs I am on to decide that running a marathon was a good idea. However, crack is usually the drug that is mentioned.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 03-22-2009, 02:49 PM

Good luck to you. Great cause to be running for.

Infidel Goat · 03-22-2009, 02:52 PM

I'm a big believer in the Jeff Galloway walk breaks plan--essentially, he argues that you should walk something like 1 minute for every mile or so that you run.

I might suggest running 11 minutes and walking 1 minute. Using that system, you would walk for 5 minutes of every hour--and, as you are making forward progress, it's really only likely to cost you 2 or 3 minutes every hour that you are running.

The thinking, however, is that your legs will be much better rested in the second half of the race--and that you will make up that deficit because you would otherwise be much more tired and your running pace would be slowing down considerably.

Just my and Galloway's $.02. Good luck!

WilliamTheIrish · 03-23-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Infidel Goat

I'm a big believer in the Jeff Galloway walk breaks plan--essentially, he argues that you should walk something like 1 minute for every mile or so that you run.

I might suggest running 11 minutes and walking 1 minute. Using that system, you would walk for 5 minutes of every hour--and, as you are making forward progress, it's really only likely to cost you 2 or 3 minutes every hour that you are running.

The thinking, however, is that your legs will be much better rested in the second half of the race--and that you will make up that deficit because you would otherwise be much more tired and your running pace would be slowing down considerably.

Just my and Galloway's $.02. Good luck!

I remember you suggesting his book to me back in 02, goat. And it's still my bible today.

I owe you one for that.

Bearcat2005 · 03-22-2009, 02:52 PM

I ran a marathon about 5 years ago in Iowa and it was one of the most difficult things I have ever done and I feel like I am very athletic. So good luck, I find music or thinking about my running form keeps my mind off the pain so you might want to try that, also it would be a good idea to put some kind of petroleum jelly down by your groin so that you dont burn your skin from running. I feel kinda gay typing that but trust me it helps a lot.

03-22-2009, 09:10 AM	Topic Starter
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	09 Olathe Marathon Sat, Mar. 28th --In honor of victims of cancer -- and my first ! Greetings Planeteers! Next Saturday, March 28th, I will be running in the 2009 Olathe Marathon! This will be my first attempt at running a marathon. I have been running consistently for about a year and have run off and on since my army days (got out in 99). Last October I came across the Olathe marathon and decide to train and do it. I am 31 years old and need to get started on my 'bucket list'. I found an 18 week training program and started it in November. I have trained all winter and followed it to a tee. I suppose I am as ready as I will ever be... 3 pairs of running shoes later I have racked up the following stats: Total Workouts: 67 Total Distance: 439.62 miles Total Duration(hh:mm:ss): 61:41:29 Average Pace: 8:25 Min/Mile. During a long training run about 2 months ago, I decided that I would run this in honor of people who have fought or are fighting cancer (my 30 year old wife was treated with surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008 and we are still looking for our new normal) There were days during chemo that every step she took was extremely hard and it was hard not to quit, and this race is my attempt to understand how that feels. I have collected money to donate to a local family, as well as having a memorial shirt made to wear during the race. It has the names of friends and family of folks who have fought cancer. (Both sides are full) Anyway thanks for reading, wish me luck, and if you have a name of someone you would like me to add to my memorial list (on the Facebook group I created) let me know. It is amazing and sad how many people have been affected by cancer. My sympathy to all of you who have lost loved ones. My goal is to finish the 26.2 mile race in under 3hrs and 50 mins. Thanks for reading, and any tips from others who have run marathons would be much appreciated.
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Infidel Goat Beer Sherpa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: shackled in a cellar Casino cash: $3922493	I'm a big believer in the Jeff Galloway walk breaks plan--essentially, he argues that you should walk something like 1 minute for every mile or so that you run. I might suggest running 11 minutes and walking 1 minute. Using that system, you would walk for 5 minutes of every hour--and, as you are making forward progress, it's really only likely to cost you 2 or 3 minutes every hour that you are running. The thinking, however, is that your legs will be much better rested in the second half of the race--and that you will make up that deficit because you would otherwise be much more tired and your running pace would be slowing down considerably. Just my and Galloway's $.02. Good luck!
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Bearcat2005 Living the dream Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $9995360	I ran a marathon about 5 years ago in Iowa and it was one of the most difficult things I have ever done and I feel like I am very athletic. So good luck, I find music or thinking about my running form keeps my mind off the pain so you might want to try that, also it would be a good idea to put some kind of petroleum jelly down by your groin so that you dont burn your skin from running. I feel kinda gay typing that but trust me it helps a lot.
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