http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.html traineo forum thread - First Half Marathon - 1:55:46 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:21:44 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlJeff, I followed a modified version of the Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Training - the one "to finish" http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon .html Here is a link to my training log - this is what I actually did. http://runningahead.com/logs/375d2647b6cb430295c01 56f73aecd27/workouts You will do fine, just give your body time to strengthen and you will do fine. Don't rush it or you will get hurt and discouraged. I know - I did that back in July and paid...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 03:21:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTim, What was your training routine like a few months before you did the Half Marathon? I have been doing high incline (a grade of 15) walking (speed of 3- 3.5) on the treadmill mostly, and last night I attempted my first real jog on the treadmill to see how it would go. It was rougher than I anticipated. I was barely able to squeeze out 3 miles in 45 minutes. So I have some serious work ahead of me, but I am curious about how you trained and got your body ready for the half marathon....http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 13:49:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlQuoting: spykeI can only hope mine will be HALF that great! And I missed this on the previous page - Spyke - I hope yours will be TWICE as great, and I am sure it will be!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 00:48:04 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlQuoting: akaJBI've been motivated to look into 1/2 marathons now Quoting: rach_1623I am even more excited about my sprint tri after hearing your story! Quoting: jeffbristowI am going to make it one of my goals to run a 1/2 marathon now. Quoting: nicholman Tim, perhaps next year I'll be shooting for a sub 1:55 half marathon WOW! I think all this is AWESOME! You guys can all do it, that is just so cool that we can all sit here and talk about this. I would have never guessed...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 00:46:31 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlAwesome, Jeff!! Keep us updated on your training as well Rachael - I am signing up for a Master's swim program in my area this week, so that is another step towards getting that sprint tri done!! I'm, or course, no where near 16mi combined yet though... Tim, perhaps next year I'll be shooting for a sub 1:55 half marathon ...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 16:57:23 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlI just found a half marathon that is near me. The next run is January 2009, so it gives me a lot of time to train. Naples Half Marathonhttp://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 16:45:26 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlQuoting: rach_1623My combined swimming, biking, and running is only ~16 miles so it seems kinda puny compared to your 26.2. Not at all, the half marathon is actually 13 miles so your tri is a considerable distance. That said, it is still a great time that Tim managed for his first effort! Sweet indeed!! He broke through an avg speed of better than 9 mins/miles...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 16:40:11 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTim, I am going to make it one of my goals to run a 1/2 marathon now. I never thought I would ever want to do anything like this, but I am inspired and want to challenge myself to meet external goals as well as my internal goals. (if that made sense...)http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 16:40:04 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTim, you are amazing!! Such an inspiration! I am even more excited about my sprint tri after hearing your story! My combined swimming, biking, and running is only ~16 miles so it seems kinda puny compared to your 26.2.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 16:37:12 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlThat's an awesome time Tim, even better than expected! I've been motivated to look into 1/2 marathons now, and have found one in July, with a training program at the local RunningRoom starting in April. If things continue to go well, I think I will aim for that. It's so weird when you're driving along and you think about how far someplace is from your house/work/whatever and realize that you've been able to run that distance. It's kind of like a weird reali...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlGeesh Tim - your journey is amazing, and I can only hope mine will be HALF that great! congrats on the ½, and good luck for all the running to come!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_1.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 10:40:41 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlQuoting: Bruno43I want to fight/hike.... weird combo Isn't that what Rambo did? Oh wait - his fighting was mostly with a gun. Quoting: RMontgomeryMy toe is actually starting to heal, so I can most likely get back to the treadmill fairly shortly That is excellent! I am still hanging out waiting to get back to running. I will probably start back Thursday... since I was so sore! Quoting: Bruno43I will do it... maybe not be a runner Nobody said you would need to be a runner t...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 09:39:05 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlQuoting: RMontgomeryI am excited. Good Rob, glad your excited... hows that whole in your heart still from the Patriots loss? (Sorry) Now I see the Rams are trying to call foul on the Patriots... I hope nothing else comes of it, I hope the won those all on there lonesome which I am sure they did... I Just hate em because they keep beating my Steelers.... /cry Anyways... Yes Tim I will do it... maybe not be a runner... but I will be able to run! I want to fight/hike.... weird combo may...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 04:15:39 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMy toe is actually starting to heal, so I can most likely get back to the treadmill fairly shortly. I am excited.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 02:23:25 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlThanks guys - Yea, it can be done, and not only can it be done - You can do it! I look forward to watching you guys in your journey!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2008 02:13:47 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlYep. I look forward to being able to do that at some point. Great motivation Tim.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 19:21:19 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlI'm with you, Rob!! At least we know it can be done now http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 18:42:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlNice work. I could probably do around 3 miles in that time, haha.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 18:22:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlThanks Dean! I am getting there The one where I am finishing doesn't do anything for me - but I am not worried about it! I am very pleased with where I am at. My legs are starting to feel better today http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 13:09:00 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlYou're the Don Tim!! And looking good in the photo, I might add, you really are a slim fella now!!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 10:07:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlQuoting: sammiaaronHow did the recovery jog with your daughter go? Samantha - thanks! You can do it, just put your mind to it and it is obtainable! The job went good. My legs were really sore, and the first few steps were hard to get up to a stride. She kept turning around to see where I was - laughing at me. I would have done the same. I had to look like I was 40 years older the way I was walking. It was a hard run, but well worth it to spend with her. I then went right back out for...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 03:29:52 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlWell done! What an epic achievement.. Now full steam ahead for the full marathon?http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 03:11:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlTim, you are such an inspiration, thanks so much for sharing that awesome news with us - I have bookmarked your blog I would love to work towards a similar goal - here where I live, theres a womans 5km walk through the botanical gardens next month, I am aiming to enter this with my good friend! How did the recovery jog with your daughter go? Sam...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2008 03:06:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmland yea...... my legs are sore today can barely walk down the stairs. Getting ready to go for a short 1 mile recovery jog with my daughter. It will be really slow, if it doesn't turn into a walk!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 19:28:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlQuoting: mikescotttYour time has inspired me to try for sub2 at Huntley ... although I don't think I could run as fast as your opening miles. Quoting: malibublueYou have inspired me to try for a sub-2 also You guys can do it! It was hard, but the training really paid off Slow and steady training is what did it for me.... not speed work. Quoting: KathyonfJust know you are a geat (positive) influence! Thank you - that sounds better than all the congrats. To be a great positive ...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 19:27:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlwow! highly impressive, tim! that's at an average of well over 6mph too, huh? very nice!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 14:45:30 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlWow! You are an inspiration to the rest of us! Sub 2 is wonderful...fast pace! I have been looking for races to run this year with the aim of eventually running a half marathon...from reading your blog I now have a half marathon on my radar...Mrytle Beach 2009! Just know you are a geat (positive) influence! ...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 13:17:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlGreat job. Tim. It is your 1st half and you are already a sub-2. I am going to run the La Jolla half in April. It is also a very hilly course. You have inspired me to try for a sub-2 also.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 03:49:42 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlGood Job Tim. It gives me hope for what I will be able to accomplish in the future you are a true inspiration to us all.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 02:34:22 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlGreat time! Congratulations Your time has inspired me to try for sub2 at Huntley ... although I don't think I could run as fast as your opening miles.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSun, 17 Feb 2008 01:55:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.html^ 5 Tim Great job.... http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 22:54:24 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlGood job. Really shows how you can reach your goals when you keep focus.http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 22:14:50 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlThanks all - your congrats are appreciated. Another funny bit to add to the day..... We saw some friends of ours that I haven't seen in a while. When she walked up to me she said... wow your skinny. My wife was talking to her a little bit later and she had just got done talking to some other people. My wife walked over to talk to her and she said I was just telling them that your husband was a lot bigger and he has lost a lot of weight. The others there said "no, tell her w...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 21:21:08 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlAwesome work tim... Loved your story....in the blog...superb job!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 21:04:14 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlWow! Congratulations - that's awesome! Woooo-Hooooo!!!!!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 20:59:08 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmltim-congrats!! i just read your blog!! i was almost in tears b/c i was so happy for you!!! its amazing how far you have come!!!! great job!!!! great job!!!! great job!!!!!!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 20:03:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlI am SO HAPPY for you!!!! There is really no way to properly express the sincere congrats being sent your way. I nearly jumped up and down when I saw your topic! You look fab in your pic too!!!!http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 19:43:51 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlRIGHT------------ON----------------------TIM!!! I'm so very happy for you, congrats, congrats, CONGRATS. http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 19:30:40 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlAwesome work!!! That's an incredible accomplishment. http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 19:26:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlOK, I posted this on my blog and don't want to type it all again. I also posted it in one of the general forums instead of the running forum since many of you who are not part of the running forum are interested in my results. http://blog.262quest.com/2008/02/first-half-marath on-15546.html Whooooooooo Hoooooooooo!!!!!!!!...http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 18:45:41 +0000