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Running my first 5k this Saturday. It has been years since I ran a short race. I usually run 1/2 marathons.

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Welcome back to civilization

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Colorado-foothills outside of Denver...was a misty, cold rainy morning!

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Oct 8, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

I have a question I’d love to get some help with please. I have a whole marathon coming up in 22 days and I’d love training recommendations at this stage. I regularly run half marathons (6 this year so far) and ran 11.5 miles today. I meant to more thoroughly tackle a whole training program but it hasn’t happened yet (life with work and kids). Any advice on what to do now to get me over to finish line in 22 days after a 26.2 run?

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Open/End discussions - love it Terrell! I’m running the Detroit International Half Marathon next Sunday; it will be the first time I’m in an International race and looking forward to it! With that said, I’m worried about the significant temperature change from where I live to where I’m going; it will be about a 60 degree temperature difference projected for the morning of the run. Any advice on steps I can take in the next week to prepare without it feeling like a complete shock to my system?

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Oct 8, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

I have been travelling so haven't had access to the usual outdoor running but I ran 4 miles twice this week on a treadmill, which is great for me because I don't love running inside. Other than that, I have been hiking and seeing lots of nature in beautiful Colorado and that has been awesome

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Today was the first day I ran with gloves since early spring! Yikes! I am always never ready for the changing seasons here in Colorado but I discovered this morning how much I really miss dressing a bit warmer. Feeling the cool air and mist of a storm front moving in, seeing all the baby deer growing up definitely brings in a feeling of nostalgia! Everyone here is decorating for Halloween as well so it’s fun to see the ghosts, goblins and pumpkins! Anyone else feel this way with the changing seasons?

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I am running my first half marathon this weekend!

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

My family & I are running a half in Long Beach Sunday!! Wish us luck!!💖

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

No questions here. Got to run in my new Xero HFS shoes yesterday. They are a dream come true for a minimalist runner. Hard to explain the difference between the Xero and regular shoes. If you ever read Born to Run, the Xero is based on the Huaraches of the Tarahumara. The adjustment factor in the laces make all the difference. If you'd like to run like a kid again, these are perfect. If not. . . shoe choice is up to you!

Lovely dry October day here in the PacNW. May go on for a couple of weeks more. . . who knows? I'll be out running again Sunday. Gotta follow my routine for the week and get food at the Farmer's Market. :)

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

The hubby & dogs & I are heading to Lake Powell, AZ for a half marathon tomorrow! We take our trailer & camp at the marina campground. It’s my 4th time running it, so my nerves aren’t bad. (I always get nervous before races.) Vacation Races puts it on and never disappoints and Page, AZ is a gorgeous location. I’m 52 & not planning a PR or anything. I’m running to enjoy it! If you happen to think of it, please send good thoughts/prayers my way. I will do the same for others running tomorrow. 👍🏼 Happy Friday! 😁

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

Great ideas all! I don’t have anyone to run with regularly and the streets around here are pretty quiet and lonely in the darker hours. That’s good and bad - sunrise and sunset are still ok but once it’s fully dark, I’m simply not comfortable by myself. The doubles idea is very interesting though. I could potentially get one near-dark half in and do the other on the treadmill. (Not my favorite still but at least it’d be a shorter time.). Thanks!

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

I ran my first "season" race the last weekend of Sept [15k], didn't well, not as well as I'd like to have though!]. Had a tough last 4 months [was in an bad car accident, had me in hospital 3 days and took and other 8 weeks before I could even think of running again] and really forgot how much a good competitive run ignites you - drives me to do more, more more. My runs are better ow for it, as well being outside again, and I'm again lookin forward to "the run" with bright eyes and full lungs! Have a 10k next weekend so looking to be out, bright and early, enjoying what we all love, the ability to compete with myself in nature!

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Oct 7, 2022·edited Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

Happy Friday! I finally got COVID towards the end of August and it has kept me fatigued to the point where I am afraid to run because I will exert too much - even brisk walking scares me. Those of you who have had COVID may have experienced the "out of nowhere" fears of crowds, and my fear also extends to exercise. I cratered completely the weekend after I came back to work and I truly don't want that to happen again. Any ideas? I know I need to swallow hard and just get back out there...

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Happy Friday, everyone. A subject near and dear to my heart is running shoes and socks. Over 50 years, I've had both good and not-so-good luck when it came to shoes. When I first started running, I wore run-of-the-mill tennis shoes. After a couple of bouts of planters, I got serious about my shoes. I've worn Aspics, Brooks, and, lately, Nike. I was completely satisfied with Aspics until they decided to "improve" the shoe design. When the toe box got painfully narrow, I switched to Brooks. I, like everyone else, follow the top Marathons in the world. When I saw Kip running in shoes that looked like nothing I'd ever seen, I did my homework... when I saw the price, I cringed. $275 for a pair of running shoes? Has Nike lost it? The long and short of it, I bought a pair without telling my wife. Running in them felt like they were projecting me forward with every stride. My times dropped significantly, and for a 70-plus man, I felt renewed. I still run in my Brooks Ghost and Aspics Gel Nimbus Lite FlyteFoam, but I pull out my Nikes when I compete. Even though they're expensive, I tell my wife I'm worth it... When it came to socks, I figured if they were cushioned, that's all I needed. Like shoes, there are a million different types at all price ranges. I've run in Bombas socks for the last couple of years. They stay put when I put them on, cushioned, and they wear well. Well, like everyone else, they do what they can to get their times to drop, chasing the top three places in a race. I will never set a world record, but with what I wear now, I'm competitive, and that's all I can ask of my support gear.

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Good morning and Happy Friday, All! I have a training question--and not necessarily running related--I'm CONSIDERING training for the 29029 event--essentially a virtual Everest in that you ascend 29029 ft on a mountain (location varies)--you hike up and then chair lift down. Multiple ascents over MANY miles. Anyway--the question is this: I live in a flat area--does anyone have a gym equipment suggestion for how I could begin to train for elevation gain? Thanks!

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Did anyone catch Lester Holt NBC NIGHTLY NEWS last night where they featured Cincinnatian, Mike Fremont, a 100 year old vegan runner in their last segment. When asked if centenarians should start slowing down, he responded with a twinkle in his eye, “ they should start speeding up”. My HERO...!👣❤️👣

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

Tomorrow, I'm running my 3rd half marathon in 11 months: The Queen Bee Half in Cincinnati. I'M SO EXCITED!!!! Based on how my training runs have been going, I'm hopeful that I'll get a PR. :)

(No question from me ... just needed to share my excitement with others who get it.)

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm beginning to train for my first ever half marathon and wanted to see if I anyone had any resources or tips for my training schedule? I'm a regular runner but have always just run 5km 3-5 times a week as my schedule allows. I'm hoping to come in under 2hours 10 in.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Oct 7, 2022Liked by Terrell Johnson

I’m interested to hear how routines or training plans are changing with the change of the seasons. For me here in California, it’s not so much about the temperature but about the amount of daylight. I’m not a treadmill fan so I struggle every year to stay engaged when I don’t have as many daylight hours when I’m not working or have other obligations to devote to running. What creative ideas do folks have?

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Happy Friday! Check out my Stack steelorca.substack.com for a potential running playlist! Have a great weekend everyone!

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