I DID IT!!
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RunninTeach
Cathlete
Jennifer,
I hope to see you in Napa! (I'm working on being in the cheering section for this one, but I plan to run Chicago again in '09. THAT's one to consider, too!)
I hope to see you in Napa! (I'm working on being in the cheering section for this one, but I plan to run Chicago again in '09. THAT's one to consider, too!)
jennifermaria
Cathlete
Cathy: my friend ran Chicago last week and she said it was awesome in terms of elevation, but she had a really rough time with the heat and humidity (though not rough enough to complete the darn thing in 6:08!!).
I hope I can make the Napa cut-off! I don't want a "participant medal"--I want the "FINISHER medal"!!
I hope I can make the Napa cut-off! I don't want a "participant medal"--I want the "FINISHER medal"!!
measuredoak
Cathlete
wow, what an accomplishment. You did great. Congratulations. You are an inspiration.
farmgirl
Cathlete
you rock!!!
Isn't it amazing what your body can do?!? Time doesn't matter...you took the challenge and conquered!!! Hopefully looking back you'll remember the high points and forget the lows!!! (that's what happened for me, knee injury flared and power walked the last 8!!! not much speedier...but WHO CARES!!! I did it, don't remember the pain...much!!!)
Enjoy your accomplishment...WEAR YOUR SHIRT and MEDAL PROUDLY!!! YOU ROCK!!!
julie
Isn't it amazing what your body can do?!? Time doesn't matter...you took the challenge and conquered!!! Hopefully looking back you'll remember the high points and forget the lows!!! (that's what happened for me, knee injury flared and power walked the last 8!!! not much speedier...but WHO CARES!!! I did it, don't remember the pain...much!!!)
Enjoy your accomplishment...WEAR YOUR SHIRT and MEDAL PROUDLY!!! YOU ROCK!!!
julie
jennifermaria
Cathlete
I'm discovering the joys of the post-marathon cold/flu. Oy.
Sore throat, chills, muscle aches. I think I'd almost rather do the marathon again
Sore throat, chills, muscle aches. I think I'd almost rather do the marathon again
RunninTeach
Cathlete
Jennifer,
Sorry you're not feeling well! It must be common because I was feeling a little rundown and sniffly just before and after the marathon. Feel better soon!
Yes, Chicago was very flat (only one hill at the end), but the heat did pose a bit of a challenge.
No doubt you will get the finisher's medal in Napa! We're behind you all the way.
Sorry you're not feeling well! It must be common because I was feeling a little rundown and sniffly just before and after the marathon. Feel better soon!
Yes, Chicago was very flat (only one hill at the end), but the heat did pose a bit of a challenge.
No doubt you will get the finisher's medal in Napa! We're behind you all the way.
jennifermaria
Cathlete
Aww, thank you, Cathy!
I calculated that I would need to shave off 1:09 off my average pace of 14:38 to make the 6 hour cut-off in Napa. Sounds like a lot, but when I looked at my splits, it was obvious where I could trim (or as my friend put it, "where we could shave Santa"). Because I did the early start at Nike, I was forced to stay at a 15 min or slower pace until the first elite runner passed us by, which was at about mile 7. That means for the first hour, I was averaging 15 to 15:30, and if I had just done 14, that could have saved me 7-9 min right there! Then there were all the hills that slowed me down--from what I hear, Napa is fairly flat, so that could save me another 8-10 min. From then on, I just need to speed up by a hair overall and I could make the cut-off.
I talked to my coach about my goal to get faster and she said I totally have it in me. She asked if I crossed-trained at all during the season, and I told her I crossed-trained with weights. She wants me to incorporate more cardio in the cross-training to up my endurance and help me push harder at track (which is where you work on speed), so I'll be incorporating 30 min of HIIT on my two non-running days so I still have time to work on strength work on those off days. I don't want to completely sacrifice strength! I figure if I do Boot Camp, followed by 4DS Legs on one non-running day, and then a CC workout followed by a thorough upper body workout, I'll maintain my strength and up my endurance because I'm incorporating high intensity bursts.
On weeks where we have recovery runs (as opposed to the longer distances), I'll also throw in a day of kettlebells, just to make sure I'm really working the muscles. Hoping those'll add to the mix, too.
I have less time to train for Napa than I did for Nike (I had 5 1/2 months for Nike; I have a little under 4 months for Napa), so as soon as this cold hits the curb, I'm going to hit the ground running!
I calculated that I would need to shave off 1:09 off my average pace of 14:38 to make the 6 hour cut-off in Napa. Sounds like a lot, but when I looked at my splits, it was obvious where I could trim (or as my friend put it, "where we could shave Santa"). Because I did the early start at Nike, I was forced to stay at a 15 min or slower pace until the first elite runner passed us by, which was at about mile 7. That means for the first hour, I was averaging 15 to 15:30, and if I had just done 14, that could have saved me 7-9 min right there! Then there were all the hills that slowed me down--from what I hear, Napa is fairly flat, so that could save me another 8-10 min. From then on, I just need to speed up by a hair overall and I could make the cut-off.
I talked to my coach about my goal to get faster and she said I totally have it in me. She asked if I crossed-trained at all during the season, and I told her I crossed-trained with weights. She wants me to incorporate more cardio in the cross-training to up my endurance and help me push harder at track (which is where you work on speed), so I'll be incorporating 30 min of HIIT on my two non-running days so I still have time to work on strength work on those off days. I don't want to completely sacrifice strength! I figure if I do Boot Camp, followed by 4DS Legs on one non-running day, and then a CC workout followed by a thorough upper body workout, I'll maintain my strength and up my endurance because I'm incorporating high intensity bursts.
On weeks where we have recovery runs (as opposed to the longer distances), I'll also throw in a day of kettlebells, just to make sure I'm really working the muscles. Hoping those'll add to the mix, too.
I have less time to train for Napa than I did for Nike (I had 5 1/2 months for Nike; I have a little under 4 months for Napa), so as soon as this cold hits the curb, I'm going to hit the ground running!
RunninTeach
Cathlete
Sounds like a solid plan. Hey, if you're up to posting on a check-in thread, come join us over at the cheetahs. We're runners of all speeds, shapes, and sizes, and many are training for marathons right now.
Hey, if you're up to posting on a check-in thread, come join us over at the cheetahs. We're runners of all speeds, shapes, and sizes, and many are training for marathons right now.