Comments on: Seven Reasons to Run the Half Marathon

By: cindy donaldson

cindy donaldson — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:23:21 +0000

Michael – this has been on my "To Do" list for a long long time – We have the Hartford marathon here in CT – also offering a Half. It's all about deciding to do it and then getting it done. I've run races, and go to the gym every morning – but the marathon is a biggie that scares me a bit. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cindy

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:49:03 +0000

@Jeff: You really need to get on a specific plan, depending on your age, fitness level, etc. I suggest that you look at some of those I recommend in Resources for Beginning Runners (and Walkers). Thanks.

By: Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:16:54 +0000

considering doing this this year. how much time would you recommend to train?

By: Dan Hardaway

Dan Hardaway — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:59:02 +0000

Michael, Lorraine and I had a blast running the CMM with you guys last year. Can we do it again? It’s always more fun to do it with someone, and that shirt is our favorite. I’ve been able to talk to more people at the YMCA and at the track as a result of training in that shirt this year. The grace of God and running have repaired my lungs, and this year my wife has averted osteoporosis and for the first time in 3 years got a normal dexascan.

By: wannabe

wannabe — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:11:37 +0000

Okay,
I have to ask: How? When do you find time in your schedule to do this? A wife, kids, full-time job, How? I would like to see some outline of a schedule that you follow on a day to day basis. What time do you get up? What time do you get home? How many hours are you working? These are some tips for a family man that could be helpful before I launch into running. Please blog about it. Thanks.

Wannabe

By: amy

amy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:06:01 +0000

Great post on the half marathon! I see your side bar has your stats at 145 toward your 158 runners – fantastic! Congratulations!

For our Take It and Run Thursday edition of our blog this week we are featuring posts of Half Marathons. If you have a moment on Thursday – drop yours off (it takes about 10 seconds) as well as look through to find a few that might be useful to your growing army of HM’s!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:25:43 +0000

how’s amazon’s kindle doing? my guess is not so well…major flop

By: Temitayo Favour Nicole Ajobo

Temitayo Favour Nicole Ajobo — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:26:53 +0000

Running actually makes me feel great about myselves. You feel like wow’I can believe I ran this far or this long’ but my problem is getting started for the race but with this tips I’ve received from Mike expecially the 2nd and 3rd one I think I’ll help myself and I also want to add that this goal can work if you are prepared to run with a friend (or friends) then you would challenge each other or one another

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:28:08 +0000

Michael – I love your chart – it reminds me of my cross country coaching days. Let me add one more suggestion, if I may, to your training schedule.

When I trained the team, we obviously were training five days a week, but one of the things we did was get in a pool and do kick-flippers while holding on to the edge of the pool and then we we run (you can use an aqua vest) for a period of time. Also, I would suggest that you do a 3 week build in mileage and then do a slight rest week (usually down to the 2nd week mileage) and then build again. The reduction gives your body just enough rest to appreciate it, while it prepares you for the next build phase – that way your taper isn’t as dramatic.

I hope this helps.

By: Bobby Maxwell

Bobby Maxwell — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:27:38 +0000

I second your encouragement to your group and attest that all of your statements are true. One year ago I was overweight and had no energy. I started running and have lost 25 lbs over the course of the year. My energy and attitude have never been more positive and I attribute the change in both to the exercise. It takes discipline (I run 3x/week) but it is well worth it! Best of luck to everyone in your group!