1st Marthon Set--Now what do I eat?

feeds@yuku.com (Alshim) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:52 GMT

Hello - I am new here and really excited that yesterday I officially signed up for the Portland marathon on October 5th. I have done a bit of reading a researching but would love to hear feed back of what has worked for others as far eating during the marathon.
Kristine

hi there

feeds@yuku.com (sbs219) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:21:58 GMT

just wanted to introduce myself. i have been training for a november half-marathon since june and happened across the site. i really like the support you guys are giving each other on here. i'm training with coworkers and it's almost entirely runners, so i delight when i find fellow walkers.

today i made my longest distance so far -- 5 miles. i focused on distance, but my time was...

Blast Off!

feeds@yuku.com (Smiling Walker) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:46:18 GMT

Thought about it long and hard after looking at all of the options that appealed to me this year and I've decided to do Space Coast Marathon in November. I hope to see Barb and Ginger there and even Jean-Maria if she ends up there as well. Anyone else that was thinking of being there that I failed to mention???

First marathon

feeds@yuku.com (sunflowerruthie) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:21:19 GMT

I bet 50% of the new topics on this site are about first marathons. :-D

Some background: I've been walking since I got married (after a brief stint of trying to run) about 3 1/2 years now, pretty much 3-5 miles (15 min mile) 4-6 x per week, except for the last couple of Montana winters. I'm 24, 5'8 and weigh on the highest end of normal (165).

I love walking. I just LOVE it. I love walking so fast the wind feels like it's ripping around you. I love the...

Tapering for June Marathons

feeds@yuku.com (AgileRiver) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:57:18 GMT

Ok, I'm starting this thread so Mellody and I can entertain everyone with our madness. So, here is my first story of the Estes Park taper...

Yesterday, after work, I picked up my pups from their playcare and bath date at Rover's Resort. Sniff... nice clean puppies. What a treat! I get home, remember the next morning is trash and recycle pickup and convince myself to get that chore out...

First Marathon

feeds@yuku.com (stratusbo) — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:02:58 GMT

Hey there...
Well about 10 months ago I decided that I was going to walk a marathon. I did some research and found a walker friendly marathon here in Colorado. It is scheduled for June 15th in Estes Park. I have been training and I am very excited & scared as well. I am 46, divorced mother of 3 wonderful young men (26, 22, 18), who have been very supportive, however not sure what pocessed me to want to do this. I am still not sure either

training for a half marathon

feeds@yuku.com (hmel81493) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:23:24 GMT

I have been training for walking my first half marathon in May. (Cleveland) I have found though - that regardless of all of the walking that I am doing this week - that I am not seeing any weight loss. I am eating healthy foods and drinking lots of water.

Could this lack of weightloss be from the training (as in building muscles from walking) or should I see my dr to discuss trying to find why I cannot lose any weight?

Also has anyone ever done the Cleveland Marathon...

Oklahoma City Marathon / Half Marathon 2009

feeds@yuku.com (thewalkingsite) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:18:29 GMT

Maryann is planning to do the full marathon at Oklahoma City 2009. She thought this might be a good time and location for a board get together. We'll keep this topic going throughout 2008 and early 2009 and hopefully generate lots of interest. (I don't know if I can make this or not, but I would certainly try if we have a group going.)

Be sure to post if you might come, and also post general discussion about this event.

... we are talking NEXT year, 2009. PC

Angie's Half Crazy

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:39:54 GMT

Ok, I did it. I signed up the the half in Clear Lake, Texas on April 6. I talked another friend into doing it with me. It starts in the parking lot of the University of Houston at Clear Lake and the race route passes Armand Bayou Nature Center, Johnson Space Center, and crosses part of Clear Lake. Over a bridge, not through a river, like David's race.
The medal and finishers shirt look interesting and here is a link to the race page in case any of you will be in the greater Houston...

Team Prevention is going to Dallas

feeds@yuku.com (pljarrar) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:28:29 GMT

Prevention magazine has listed their Fall races in the April 08 issue and Dallas White Rock is one of Team Prevention's races on December 14. Looks like I could be coming to Dallas!!!!

Is anyone considering walking the Phila. Marathon?

feeds@yuku.com (robin3D) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:17:08 GMT

Hi! I've been exploring walking Philly in November. anyone else?

I understand that it was a 7 hour time limit last year, does anyone know when they will post the rules for next year? I'm so interested, but know I can't finish in 7 hours. Another poster said that even the mayor needed 7.5, so I am hoping they change the rules this year - otherwise I will probably do the half, but really want to do the full...

Tapering for Snickers

feeds@yuku.com (Smiling Walker) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:53:33 GMT

I just realized the title makes it sound like I taper for candy.

This is it the last week before my marathon. So of course I am imagining numerous aches and pains. Luckily I see my massage therapist on Wednesday and with some of her good mojo and her calm manner she can "talk me off the ledge" I live on the last few days before a marathon. I have not set a goal for myself this...

AZ 1/2 on 1/14/08

feeds@yuku.com (lmarino) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:44:19 GMT

Wow! This was my first 1/2, actually my first ever race of any kind--I entered as a walker and did well--the weather is absolutely perfect and the course is flat and interesting....There were nearly 35,000 participants, so you were never alone! I am already looking for another race to train for!

Maryann & the Pensacola 1/2

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:52:45 GMT

Mellody,
thanks for offer of more specific information. I understand the course is beautiful, but what about the hills?
Maryann

I made it!

feeds@yuku.com (ThomEHof01) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:41:04 GMT

First half marathon walking! 2 1/2 hours, at the Akron Towpath! I couldn't ask for anything more, and thanks to all the folks on the track for their encouragement. And I an]m very sore right now!!!!!

07 Asics Texas 20?

feeds@yuku.com (GrannyOnTheMove) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:07:45 GMT

Does anyone know anything about this November event?

Starting Over

feeds@yuku.com (Jmjoffrion) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:38:45 GMT

I am re-entering the world of walking after several years and the birth of my daughter. I am planning a 5k in November and have the thought of possibly walking the L.A. Marathon in March. Anyone have any advice and/or direction?

Los Gatos Half Marathon

feeds@yuku.com (WalkingDonny) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:48:49 GMT

July 15

Los Gatos has a foothill type of geography, no major hills but hilly
enough to be a challenge. Temps start in the 60's and end in the 70's.
First 5 miles of the course are on streets and a mostly paved trail the
rest of the way.

Start is a bit crowded due to a 10k being run, there is only +600 people
doing the half. Despite moderate hill at the beginning my first few
miles are good with times in the low 14 minutes per mile range. At
about...

Training a.k.a Great balls of fire

feeds@yuku.com (DidiLyn) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:16:25 GMT

[font face=comic sans ms color=navy size=3]Hi all,
I have been lurking, reading and learning here for a month or so. Completing a marathon has always been a dream of mine and is now a goal.

I printed up a walking a marathon training schedule I found here and have been following it consistantly and happily. Also I live about 30 miles east of Portland so I am close to a great walking marathon

Best Half Marathons for Walkers

feeds@yuku.com (EdSpillane) — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:26:13 GMT

I'm new to training and have found this site to be wonderful. I am thinkning of entering the St. Charles half marathon but do others know of 5 or 10 of the best half marathons in terms of being walker friendly and overall fun to do? Thanks.

Marathon Walking