First Marathon tomorrow!!!!

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babydollsea

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I am running the Pittsburgh Marathon tomorrow. This will be my first and I am a little anxious. As a result from training, I gained 8lbs. on the scale, but my clothes still fit (I just bought a size one skirt yesterday!!!) ......BUT I have lost some of the muscle tone in legs and abs (wasn't thrilled about that)... even though I ate a clean diet and wrote EVERYTHING down.

I tapered miles the last 3 weeks in my training to rest my legs but during my training I lifted twice a week using Maximum Intensity Strength, CTX Upper and Leaner Legs, BodyMax (last 2 segments) and PowerHour. The last two weeks of my taper I only did PowerHour.

I just purchased Slow and Heavy and Pure Strength. I am looking foward to running 3-4 days a week..concentrating on intervals and tempo runs (intensity-type runs) with one long run a week (only 10-12 miles). I plan to lift 3 days (Upper, Lower, Upper and reverse the following week) using these new DVDs.

I have seen awesome results when using Cathe's DVD's. Especially before Marathon training. Don't get me wrong...I love running, but I did a lot of cardio with less weights and a change in shape resulted.

Does anyone have good rotations using S&H and PS. I also, want to use CTX Upper and CTX LL as well(awesome bodyshape workout)!
 
Yipeee!

Good Luck! How exciting! Your muscle memory will come back once you hit those weights again. Try checking out the "Rotation Forum". I am sure there are some excellent rotations there that incorporate S&H and PS. As someone who is just getting into jogging, I am so thrilled for you. I would LOVE to do a race someday. I just wanted to wish you the best and please post back how it went. Just attempting it is awesome! YOU GO!!!!!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein_1/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Good luck & have fun tomorrow! Your post reflects how consuming marathon training is - you're looking forward to "short" long runs of 10-12 miles :D.

It is fun & stimulating to start a different type of training after a big event. I don't have any rotations to recommend, just wanted to wish you the best. Be sure to relax & take it easy next week. Gentle movements.

Please post your marathon report. We want details!

Debra
 
Good Luck tomorrow - please let us know how it was.....
I ran a marathon 3 yrs. ago and I still consider it one of my greatest achievements!
Have a great time...
Laura
 
I did it!!!

I completed the 26.2 miles in 4:10:39 minutes! I feel really good too which surprised me. I did five 20 milers in my training so that it would boost confidence. I believe it helped me perform really well. I ran the whole time (no walking breaks) but I did stop at all the water stops. The good news is I never "hit the wall". I think it is because I ate between 800-1000 calories 4 hours before the start and supplemented with 1.5 powerbar and power gels during the race. It was truly a wonderful experience. I plan to do it again next year...hopefully with a faster time -- even if it is just 5-10 minutes!

I ordered Cathe's PureStrength and Slow & Heavy...My Mother's Day gift!!!

I am going to lift 3 days/week alternating Upper, Lower, Upper. I am also going to run intervals, tempos and a 10-12 miler, respectively, 3 time's a week. I may incorporate CTX Cardio if I have time one additional day. I will let you know what my results are if you are interested.

Thank you all so much for your interest and inquiry about my first Marathon. I will gladly encourage and assist with a training program if any of you are interested. IT CAN BE DONE!!!!! If I did it (42 Mom), you can too!!!!

God Bless
Marla
 
RE: I did it!!!

WOW!!!!!!!! Marla, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is absolutely awesome! I am soooo proud of you!!!!!!! :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7

Hollie
 
RE: I did it!!!

Hey! Congratulations!! It must feel absolutely wonderful, and you managed such a good time. You have every right to be very very proud!!!!!! I am very interested in running a marathon within the next year. I was hoping to do one soon, but I injured my hip almost 2 months ago and now I'm leaving for Italy in a month, so I think there is a marathon in San Diego in January that I'd like to try. I should start out with smaller races, but living in such a rural area like I do, I don't have many opportunities. I'd love to hear how you did it!!

Thanks AND CONGRATULATIONS :D

Sara
 
RE: I did it!!!

Maria,
Congratulations!!!! WOW!--You did an incredible job.
I am wondering what the difference is between running intervals and tempos. Can you give me an example of these?
Thanks!
Deb
 
RE: I did it!!!

Hi,

Tempo runs are anywhere from maybe 4-8 mile runs that start with a jog then pick up to a speed at about a 5K pace. (what ever it takes to win a 5K race -- my would be 7:30 or 8 miles right now) You would run this for as long as you can during your chosen mileage.

Intervals can be done running 4 x 400 meters, 5 x 400 meters or 3 x 800 meters and so forth. You do a recovery jog the same length as the interval time. For instance: 4 x 400 meters is 4 intervals reaching a heart rate at approximately 80% maximum for 1/4 mile then recover with 1/4 mile recovery jog.

These types of runs help you to increase your V02 max so that you can run more comfortably at a faster speed. It gives you more variety running which makes it more fun.

Marla
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RE: I did it!!!

Congratulations! That is a HUGE accomplishment! I've done a half-marathon with the goal of doing a full, but then suffered a knee injury (but not from running). I am still hoping to do one this year or next. I envy you! You are awesome and inspiring!
 
Awesome time! I'm hoping to do the Death Valley marathon in December. I'll have to keep you in mind in case I have questions:)

Andrea
 
RE: I did it!!!

good for you marla! I'm a runner and marathoner myself so I know the awesome feeling you have after completing a race

are you gonna run another one? will you continue running?

I've been running for over 12 years.. it's my favorite form of exercise.. I found using cathe's weight training tapes has really improved my performance.. especially when I do hill runs

anyway.. congratulations!! :)
 
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