Comments on: So You Want to Run a Half Marathon?

By: Bbear

Bbear — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:48:30 +0000

Great ideas! I also signed up and then told everyone I knew I was going to run a half marathon. This keeps me motivated. I used to run quite a bit and have done a half marathon before(3 years ago). Over the past year I had gotten away from it. I started back on January 1st and yesterday I completed a 10 mile training run. My body got right back into it and I feel great. I plan to run my half in March and am feeling confident at this point. It just takes consistency and motivation. I am not fast(10min pace) but I am okay with that! Keep up the good work everyone!

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:53:54 +0000

My journey begins this Saturday with a Team In Training group. I completed my 1st 5K this fall and I'm signed up for a few this spring. I figure I can train at a safe, slowish pace in preparation for the Rock & Rock half/full marathon in Seattle in June. I am bookmakring your site for motivation. Thanks!

By: MingWai

MingWai — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:19:23 +0000

I was wondering what the possibilities were of jogging through a half marathon (i.e. no walking at all) after 3 months' training from scratch? Would this be an impossible task? I plan to do a 5k next month, but have never run in a race before; I'm 33, female and the right weight for my height but not physically very strong (I'm only 4ft 11). Even after 3 runs, I am feeling a difference. It's definitely early days, but I aim to run 5-6 times a week within 10 weeks time, sooner if possible (I am cautious in avoiding injuries). I am a determined person when I put my mind to something (I see it as a mental challenge as well as physical and this is changing my view of me), but I wouldn't want to sign up for a half marathon in another country (that my friend is doing; she's an experienced runner) unless I felt i could run/jog all or most of the way! Sorry to all those walkers out there, but this is my aim!! Is it possible???

By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:52:31 +0000

I just started running in December, after more than 20 years away from it. Now I remember why I loved it so long ago!

On a totally different note, I wanted to let you know I added you to a list of blogging publishers like IVP, Zondervan, Waterbrook, Wiley and so forth, in a post about how authors can meet editors through publisher blogs.

If you want to join editors from some of these companies and weigh in on the issue of whether and/or how authors should communicate on publisher blogs, feel free to stop by and join the conversation.

By: amy

amy — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:02:21 +0000

While my passion for running led me to this topic – my career in Human Resource made me reread your post and challenge many times. Your work and challenge is a great example of great leadership at work.

By: Tom Moucka

Tom Moucka — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:49:44 +0000

Mike – you’re right on the money. I started running just about the same time as you and I’ve had many of the same ups and downs. I say a hearty YES to the going public idea and the new shoes (I also LOVE the headphones you recommended). Way to go. I’ll be running in the Music City Half and raising money with several others for World Vision. See you there.

- Tom

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:55:16 +0000

I did the 1/2 marathon last year! It was amazing. I’ve had various back, foot and ankle weaknesses all my life but even that can be overcome. Hal Higdon has a great training schedule – 12 weeks long specifically for us walkers. http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/walk.htm
I know there are other good programs too. All I can say is, stretch consistently, listen to your body, and follow the basic program and the impossible will become possible. :)

By: Mika Buckley

Mika Buckley — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:40:46 +0000

I am so excited about this 2008 challenge! I was able to run the Dallas one last year with the Live Events team, and it was life changing! A couple of us are actually planning on doing a full marathon this summer, so this opportunity will be a great kick-start to our training! Thanks again!

By: Pat Baughman

Pat Baughman — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:19:01 +0000

Mike – I’ve always wanted to do this, but doing it with a group is the motivation I needed. I’m so excited to complete this life-long dream – in the year that I turn 50!! Thanks for the extra push!

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:58:17 +0000

Mike,
I decided to run the full marathon this year without any previous extended running experience. I joined a marathon training group, InnerStrength, and it has been a blast. Great coaching, fun runs throughout the city, good food after runs, and built in accountability. I’m up to 14 miles on my long runs. Today I was out in 16 degrees along with 6 crazy people who will run regardless of the weather. I had to fight my Brazilian-born instincts to physically get out of my car. Thinking back, I think I was pulled out of the car. It was rough getting started, but six miles later, I was glad I did it.