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Post by kw on Feb 23, 2011 13:15:36 GMT -5
I just signed up for the 2011 MCM. This will be my first marathon. Is anyone else going to be there this year?
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Post by frojoe23 on Feb 25, 2011 7:56:33 GMT -5
I'd love to be running....well, anything, but just can't find the time or quite frankly the desire.
I'm sure they will be some Western Marylanders going down, but I haven't been in the loop to let you know who they are.
It will be your first marathon, right? Best of luck and keep us updated on how training is going.
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Post by kw on Feb 28, 2011 9:35:00 GMT -5
This will be my first marathon. Any tips for a first timer? I'll do my best to keep you updated on my training.  |
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Post by brucedenton on Mar 1, 2011 8:09:37 GMT -5
Just a couple of quick tips...do the long runs. It's all about the long runs, especially for your first. If you're running 40 miles a week, better to do a long one on Sunday and fill in the rest than running 8 miles 5 times weekly. Build the long runs up by adding a mile or two every other week. Once the long run gets above 12 miles, do it every other week with a medium long run (12-14) on the off weeks. Try to get to at least 20 miles (personally I would do 22-23 for the final long run) at least twice, with the last one 3 weeks before the marathon.
Be careful not to spend the whole day before MCM walking around the expo. It's a logistically challenging race and with the ancillary activities, expo, metro ride, long walk to the start, etc. it will be easy to arrive at the starting line a little under-hydrated and tired. Good luck!
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Post by kw on Mar 1, 2011 11:20:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. It's greatly appreciated.
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Post by kw on Oct 4, 2011 10:18:59 GMT -5
Hey everyone. My training is going well and I feel ready for my first marathon. I have my longest training run coming up this weekend!
Is anyone else headed down for MCM?
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Post by dan on Oct 24, 2011 20:37:12 GMT -5
Hope your first marathon goes awesome!
I ran MCM last year for the first time and really enjoyed the experience. I was feeling awesome until about 17 miles and then struggled to the finish. But the course, spectators, and organization were great. Lots of awesome sights in DC area, too, to see while you are running.
Hope the weather doesn't impact your race - run well and have fun! You deserve it! Just remember, the "hay is in the barn" now - just go out and do what you've trained to do - and that's race smart!
DAN
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Post by kw on Nov 3, 2011 9:31:09 GMT -5
I did it!! I completed my first marathon! The weather was perfect and I felt great most of the race! I didn't hit a wall (so maybe I could have run a tad faster?). My finish time was 4:26:34. My goal (other than to finish) was to finish under 4:30. Mission accomplished!
Thanks everyone for your advice/support.
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Post by dan on Nov 24, 2011 22:30:08 GMT -5
Congrats! Way to go on meeting your goal. Well done.
What's next!?
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