Terrell... My name is Elie. I'll share advice a good friend gave me below.
"Repeated small tweaks over time achieve monumental results that SUSTAIN. It's not about the big splash (sorry media selling crap) it's about repeated actions tenaciously applied over time. This actually works. Over time, water will cut through rock. Patience and tenacity get results."
I'm proud that I started running just last year at age 45. My training led to a half-marathon in June, a full marathon in August and a 50K in October. However, I'm now frustrated. This week has been the coldest and snowiest we've had since I started running, I don't feel safe or productive on the roads, sidewalks or trails right now, and I have very inconsistent access to a treadmill. Are there any exercises or steps I can take to ensure I don't lose the progress I've made until our weather improves at least a little?
I am new to the group, thank you for this very inspiring article. I have been running 43 years and love it more each passing year. As you said, running has changed for me over the years... I call it my 'running seasons of life', through babies, injuries, and many struggles that life brings. Looking forward to enjoying this group.
Happy New Year! I have been a passive subscriber over the past year - reading a newsletter issue here & there. But after reading today's post about the different resources provided by The Half Marathoner (Wed issue about training, Friday live discussion, & Sunday issue about races), I would like to become more engaged - so thank you for putting that info in there! What time are the live discussions on Fridays? I want to see if I can make it work with my work schedule. Thank you!
Happy New Year to all. As we enter the 24th month of the pandemic I am grateful to have the community here as well as the mindset of along distance runner. Through the pandemic I have been give responsibility for keeping hundreds of employees safe in my company. From the beginning I urged us all to have a marathoner's mindset. Dealing with this was bond to be a marathon and not a sprint. A lot of us have felt the impacts of this virus in numerable ways - all unforeseen prior to January 2020. We've all been routinely challenged and each challenge has required us all to be patient, inventive, and especially patient. Like the early miles in a marathon. Go out too hard, too fast - burn out. So, I hope that we will all continue to quest health and in the meantime remain patient. One foot in front of the other. One day to the next.
I'll be out there. . .questionable as to Day 1 as to weather in the PacNW. It is starting to warm and thaw out, so there is a chance. Keep Fingers Crossed!
Question about the Half in mid-May. Is that a Virtual or a Get-Together.is. . .or is that a decision to be made later???? Just wondering. :)
I need to be more like "The Penguin". I focus too much on my mileage goal and often ignore warning signs that I am in danger. It hasn't got me into trouble yet but I know it will. Looking forward to 2022 with you and everyone else. I love this group.
Terrell this is perfect!!! Super excited for this plan. My first of two half marathons planned this year is May 15th. I’ve been running but not as consistently. I’m just getting over COVID..( it knocked out my whole family this Christmas and New Years.. but we are good) and I need a plan to keep myself on track and up on my miles.. looking forward to all of your emails/articles/recommendations this year!!!
TY Terrell, as always a writing that it time appropriate, at least for me. As I've let you know, I'm in injury mode right now, waiting for either the healing or some other resolution [as you cannot do things that you are accustomed to doing, in this case running on a consistent basis, you get "taken" to places where you think too much...
The training ideal I love for, like you, I'll be almost starting over as I'll likely have between 6-8 weeks off from actual running starts and stops. I'm hopeful of being able to compete in a half near the end of March, or sooner, but I also am now really not going to push myself as I have no desire to re0injure and delay it further! Looking forward to that possibility of doing a "group" run sometime in the future as well with the group. I'll promise to post training plusses and minuses when I begin to train again.
Looking forward to repairing strained left ankle … ortho guy has me doing inversion exercises. Also, I’ve added an arch insert into my neutral Brooks Glycerins … ugh … that’s a lot to get used to but I AM envisioning getting back into it in a couple of months.
Looking forward to running in 2022! I’m retiring this year, so I’ll have more time for everything! Super excited to be in this group! Thanks Terrell!!
Terrell... My name is Elie. I'll share advice a good friend gave me below.
"Repeated small tweaks over time achieve monumental results that SUSTAIN. It's not about the big splash (sorry media selling crap) it's about repeated actions tenaciously applied over time. This actually works. Over time, water will cut through rock. Patience and tenacity get results."
Ian Blei
I'm proud that I started running just last year at age 45. My training led to a half-marathon in June, a full marathon in August and a 50K in October. However, I'm now frustrated. This week has been the coldest and snowiest we've had since I started running, I don't feel safe or productive on the roads, sidewalks or trails right now, and I have very inconsistent access to a treadmill. Are there any exercises or steps I can take to ensure I don't lose the progress I've made until our weather improves at least a little?
I wish something like this applied to the small group of us that are planning to walk the half marathon. That in itself will be a big accomplishment.
I am new to the group, thank you for this very inspiring article. I have been running 43 years and love it more each passing year. As you said, running has changed for me over the years... I call it my 'running seasons of life', through babies, injuries, and many struggles that life brings. Looking forward to enjoying this group.
Happy New Year! I have been a passive subscriber over the past year - reading a newsletter issue here & there. But after reading today's post about the different resources provided by The Half Marathoner (Wed issue about training, Friday live discussion, & Sunday issue about races), I would like to become more engaged - so thank you for putting that info in there! What time are the live discussions on Fridays? I want to see if I can make it work with my work schedule. Thank you!
Happy New Year to all. As we enter the 24th month of the pandemic I am grateful to have the community here as well as the mindset of along distance runner. Through the pandemic I have been give responsibility for keeping hundreds of employees safe in my company. From the beginning I urged us all to have a marathoner's mindset. Dealing with this was bond to be a marathon and not a sprint. A lot of us have felt the impacts of this virus in numerable ways - all unforeseen prior to January 2020. We've all been routinely challenged and each challenge has required us all to be patient, inventive, and especially patient. Like the early miles in a marathon. Go out too hard, too fast - burn out. So, I hope that we will all continue to quest health and in the meantime remain patient. One foot in front of the other. One day to the next.
Really looking forward to this, Terrell!
Still working on strengthening hamstrings, but I'm at least running shorter distances more consistently.
Looking forward to another great year with this running community!
Awesome Plan Terrell for 2022, how can we reach you? Or is this the best format to connect with you. Thanks again!!
I'll be out there. . .questionable as to Day 1 as to weather in the PacNW. It is starting to warm and thaw out, so there is a chance. Keep Fingers Crossed!
Question about the Half in mid-May. Is that a Virtual or a Get-Together.is. . .or is that a decision to be made later???? Just wondering. :)
Fantastic quote, Terrell!
I need to be more like "The Penguin". I focus too much on my mileage goal and often ignore warning signs that I am in danger. It hasn't got me into trouble yet but I know it will. Looking forward to 2022 with you and everyone else. I love this group.
Terrell this is perfect!!! Super excited for this plan. My first of two half marathons planned this year is May 15th. I’ve been running but not as consistently. I’m just getting over COVID..( it knocked out my whole family this Christmas and New Years.. but we are good) and I need a plan to keep myself on track and up on my miles.. looking forward to all of your emails/articles/recommendations this year!!!
TY Terrell, as always a writing that it time appropriate, at least for me. As I've let you know, I'm in injury mode right now, waiting for either the healing or some other resolution [as you cannot do things that you are accustomed to doing, in this case running on a consistent basis, you get "taken" to places where you think too much...
The training ideal I love for, like you, I'll be almost starting over as I'll likely have between 6-8 weeks off from actual running starts and stops. I'm hopeful of being able to compete in a half near the end of March, or sooner, but I also am now really not going to push myself as I have no desire to re0injure and delay it further! Looking forward to that possibility of doing a "group" run sometime in the future as well with the group. I'll promise to post training plusses and minuses when I begin to train again.
Looking forward to repairing strained left ankle … ortho guy has me doing inversion exercises. Also, I’ve added an arch insert into my neutral Brooks Glycerins … ugh … that’s a lot to get used to but I AM envisioning getting back into it in a couple of months.
happy new year terrell!