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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

My only goal is to keep the fat monster off of me, and stay ahead of father time.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

It's a trifecta fall coming up for me...Blues Cruise 50K in October, followed by Marine Corps Marathon and then Richmond Marathon. A little bit crazy! But training is going well, so here's hoping. To quote a co-worker the other day: "not exactly a normal activity one picks up in one's mid-50s, is it?"...to which I reply "exactly, which is why I don't feel like I'm in my mid-50s!"

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I am traing for the NYC Marathon. This will be my first marathon. I have run a few halfs and was surpsirsed that I got in for NYC. The training is so hard but everyone tells me that the end result will be worth it!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Not fall but enter my taper this week for the inaugural Geneva, NY HM next weekend. Going to be a small one, but huge in importance to me - the 8th of 9 (HMs & Ms) I am running in memory of a young angel. Each specifically chosen for locations significant to her life.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Good morning. I’m training for the marathon in Grand Cayman in December where I live 🏃🏼‍♀️

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8 halfs this year, with 4 down and 4 to go. Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland this Sunday, Marine Corps Half aiCamp Lejeune, September; Crawlin Crab, Virginia, October; and Norfolk Harbor Half in November. Also 8 shorter runs this year along with my 70th birthday.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm reading everyone's responses on this thread! Such an impressive (and fun!) list of races! Good luck to everyone out there training! This will be the pathetic response! haha. I've done a few half's including this past spring! Although life has made training for anything right now impossible (elderly mom with a hip fracture and my daughter is pregnant with our first grandbaby) I'm trying to just be on "maintenance". Running at least a few times per week interspersed with biking, elliptical, yoga. When things settle down, I want to ramp it back up! To stay inspired I'm reading Susan Lacke's Running Outside The Comfort Zone (thanks for featuring it Terrell!). Her story and writing touches me on many levels.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I crewed a friend at Tunnel Hill 100 2018 and wound up running 28.8 miles. Funny thing is I have never done a full, SO I am training for my first full October 20, and my first 50-miler at Tunnel Hill in November.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm training for the Fort Worth Marathon in November. This will be my first. I've run a few half marathons in the last year, and last weekend's long run of 15 miles was my longest distance to date. The training is no joke. All the questions and doubts swirl around my brain, usually after mile 8. The summer heat is also distracting, but I just slow down and trudge through.

I never realized how important the encouragement of other is for this kind of journey. I always preferred to run privately and not make a big of things, but the deeper into the training the more I've realized the accountability that bringing others along does to my motivation.

But, I ain't gonna lie. I'm still just a wee bit (read: largely) intimidated and cognizant of the distance of a full marathon. Lord, help me through this! :-)

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Started my training for the Rock-n-Roll half in Las Vegas! Very excited - my stepdaughter invited my husband and I to join her along with her running club - we'll be the old fogies in the group :) I'm out of shape so training is slow, but my husband is killing it!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Currently, I am training for my 43rd 1/2 marathon, yes, I'm doing the 50 state challenge!!! My next race is Wyoming in September, which is going to be amazing, but HARD because I'm a flat lander training in Illinois at 650 feet above sea level and the race is 5500 YIKES!!! There is NOTHING that I can do about that so I am finding the hardest trails with the most hills and turns to challenge myself technically and (like all of us) training in the blistering heat of summer!!! My training is going great! My challenge is pacing myself on race day...wish me luck and don't make fun of my short distance goals...it seems kind of puny compared to some of you ultra people!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I am training for the Chicago Marathon. My husband was supposed to run it last year but had to defer due to injury. I figured what the heck and signed up for the lottery for this year's race, thinking I probably wouldn't be selected. Well, I was selected so now we are both running it. We also have a few friends who are running it too so it should be a fun event. Training has gotten off to a slow start but I am pleased with where I am right now. This will be my second marathon, having run NYC last year. I am considering running all 6 majors but we will have to see how Chicago goes. NYC was a rough one and I am hoping Chicago is better. Good luck to everyone running races this fall!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I’m training for the New York Marathon! I’ve done a plethora of Half’s but this will be my first Full. Goal is to qualify for Boston. I try to get a loongg run in at least every other week. Did 20 recently and it went very well, but need to be a bit quicker to qualify. It’ll be a tad easier when the weather starts cooling down, very much looking forward to that!!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Training for the Dopey Challenge in January 2020. It's part of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. It is a fun-filled and mile-filled weekend that actually begin on Thursday with a 5K, Friday with a 10K, Saturday with a half marathon and culminates Sunday with the full marathon. :). My running buddy and I felt it was time to kick it up a notch with our events. We've run about 16 halfs so far (3 in 2017), (5 in 2018), (8 so far this year) (1 marathon this year)and we have signed up for 4 more halfs so far before the end of the year. So we really thought it was time for something a little challenging. Into the 8th week of training so far. Trying to follow it as best as possible. My problem is I love to run, so I'm running a few more miles than the schedule calls for in a week. Oh well.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

If you are looking for a beautiful fall marathon try the down hill Emerald Bay Half Marathon at Lake Tahoe October 13. Maybe the most beautiful race you will ever do. The Emerald Bay Half is part of the Tahoe Trifecta, 3 half marathons in 3 days and two states (CA & NV). The Nevada Half Marathon on Friday is also a spectacular all downhill half skirting the side of Lake Tahoe. The Carnelian Bay Half runs from Carnelian bay on the shore of Lake Tahoe to Homewood where you can cool off in the lake. Here is a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFtIfAcQ4Dk&feature=youtu.be. or go to: Http://www.runtahoe.com

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

AF Marathon Sep 21st and Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day 10K. 10k is the first race I ever ran and this will be 5th year straight. AFM is because I am an AF v et and it sounded interesting. 3rd full and one half in ‘17 while recovering from hernia surgery. The mesh they put in is causing som soreness now, 2+ years later, so training is difficult. But today is Day 75 of my streak running and it is starting to pay off!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I’m going through menopause and most days I feel like I just can’t be my best, so many changes to my body and I’m always tired or bloated...so keeping my body in tune with my mind and vise versa is such a challenge. That said, I’m training to run my second California International Marathon (CIM) in December. My goal is to beat last years time by 35-45 minutes.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Just finished doing a half iron man and during the training, i injured and now have a strained upper hamstring. So.............sadly, I am not training for anything. I love fall races thou. The air is usually crisp and not so humid.

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Aug 17, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm training for my first marathon, The Detroit Free Press in October. I'm very excited, yet trying to stay injury free... having some knee issues at the moment. I hope to run the NYC Marathon someday as well 🤞 Other than that, I'll be sticking to Halfs!

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Aug 17, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

NYC for me! This will be my fifth Marathon so I feel confident now to not only be able to finish but also enjoy it! Training on my on with a 16 week advanced schedule I got from NYRR . The heat is hard to get through this last week, so by November it will be nice to have cooler temperatures.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm just getting back to full speed following surgery that has had me sidelined since March. I have to get another half marathon in before the end of the year. On the quest for 50-halfies, I stand at 48...only two to go. It will have to be a fairly flat one this time. Maybe Mission Inn/Riverside or Two Cities/Clovis, both are in November. Onward and upward!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Training for the Urban Bourbon Half on October 19. Just completed the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half on August 10. Happy running!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Local Marathon in Albany NY. I ran it before, about 30 years ago. It's pretty flat. My training is getting hard, I'm having trouble figuring out the recovery from the long runs. Plus the ups and downs, why am I doing this type stuff. I'm in all the way, it'll happen baby.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I am training for the Spa Running Festival Summit 2 Summit in Hot Springs, AR. It's a race that climbs two mountains in Hot Springs. I ran it for the first time last year and couldn't get up both mountains. I live in Louisiana so it's hard to simulate mountains. This year I just want to make it up bot mountain without walking.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

My first response would be, "for life!" Not the answer you want! I am training for the the A1A Half, the Miami Half and the Excalibur. Yes, I'm feeling like I'm just half crazy right now!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm training for the Door County, Wisconsin half marathon in May 2020. I said that I would never do another half but after a foot injury and not being able to run for 2 months and now struggling to run 1 full mile, I want to prove to myself that I can do it again. I chose this half because the other ones I have done were in late summer so the training was brutal! I also have very supportive running friends that run it and have their encouragement to compete! 🏃‍♀️🏆🎖

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Training for Chicago marathon. Injury sidelined me for a few weeks. Hoping to still cross that finish line!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

training for.....life :)

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I been training for half marathon in Virginia Beach in 2 weeks. Rock n Roll Marathon. First time in Virginia Beach 😊

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Sep 2, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I chose a January 19th race to keep me on track through the fall and winter holidays.

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Aug 17, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

After my first half this past May in Como italy. I am now focusing on a 30 km race September 22nd. La 30 Trentina... figured it gets me closer to the full marathon goal, as my CEO has challenged me to do the NYC marathon with him next year...

But recently I started looking into triathlon as well... don't really want to buy a bike, but I recently with friends already pulled off a 20 km run and 56 km bike ride.....I am in trouble 😉

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I prefer big fall marathons. They are a lot more excited and you get to run in these big cities like New York.

This fall is the Chicago marathon!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Working toward my third St. George Marathon, and hopefully my third BQ. I'm doing things differently this year and working with a coach, so I'm hoping to get a nice cushion for 2021. I love this race ... both the scenery and the organization are phenomenal!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Doing the Georgetown 1/2 November 2nd, just need to runaway from Bermuda.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I am working my way up to the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus (OH) Marathon in October. 26.2 miles of inspiration.

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Funny that you used a picture of the NYC Marathon; that’s my big fall A race. Why? Because I entered the lottery and got in 😜 it should be quite an experience !

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Our track club is hosting a 1/2

Marathon in our home town. It’s in September. Training 3x a week.

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I am training for the Army 10 Miler on 10/13, the Disney Princess Challenge 12/22-23 and the Little Rock Marathon on 3/1. I am no longer a competitive runner but I plan on staying at or under a 9 min pace for the 10 Miler and the Princess Challenge. I am running the Little Rock Marathon with my (much)younger sister-in-law to help her fullfil her goal of running a full marathon. Should be fun!

Good luck to everyone, train hard and stay safe!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

I'm training for the Craft Classic Half Marathon on 9/7 and the Bull Mountain 50K Trail Race on 10/5. First real big races I've ever done, so fingers crossed!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Thanks for the reply, Terrell! I did the Austin HM (not the 3m); the one I ran is in Feb each year. Spectators are fantastic in Austin, too!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Training for Lighthouse Loop Half-Marathon in Port Orange, FL in late October. Just finished my schedule for training...I have 11 weekends...I'm looking at 138 miles of training...is that enough?

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Albuquerque in October. I went from simply running…to placing myself in the “arena.” Inspired by many others—like Brené Brown’s books addressing vulnerability and shame—plus motivated to “walk the talk” about fitness and leadership, I began running HMs last year. Combined with my wife’s business trips and our “race-cations” it has been quite an experience. The first—Austin, TX—was stomach churning at the start but oh so satisfying to finish. I got hooked. Then San Francisco, Colorado Springs, and Rehoboth, DE filled the 2018 calendar. This year it was Austin, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Vermont (Mad Half—killer hills), and Albuquerque next…followed by Rehoboth again—and then Houston in January. The dance keeps on going!

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Aug 16, 2019Liked by Terrell Johnson

Hi, just got your email. Yes, I am training for a half marathon race on September 7, 2019. It is called the Vine to Wine half marathon to be held in Greenville, IL. Right now I am in last stages of training for it, trying to do a couple of nine mile runs a week to get ready for it. Ultimate goal is to get back into shape to do a marathon. Have done 12 of them in my life including NYC and Chicago but medical problems set me back a bit and now I m trying to get it back again. Here is the write up for the half marathon race. I never drank wine at the end of a race, should be interesting.

The 2019 Vine to Wine 1/2 Marathon and 5K will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019! The half-marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the 5K following at 8:15 a.m.

The race start and finish is located at The Family Vine winery located at 1349 Red Ball Trail, Greenville, Illinois.

The scenic 1/2 marathon race route loops Governor Bond Lake in beautiful Bond County and features wide country roads, a few rolling hills, and picturesque scenery. The 5K route includes some history as you run across an historical wooden bridge and enjoy the beautiful surroundings..

At the conclusion of the race, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and live music. The Family Vine offers food and drink including wood-fired pizza, wine and beer for your dining and drinking pleasure after the race and a POST-RACE PARTY is being planned.

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I’m also training for my first marathon, Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee in October. I’m looking forward to the challenge but after today’s 15 mile training run, I’m wondering how I’m going to muster another 11 LOL!

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Signed up for the Disney Princess Challenge in February at Disney World. It’s a 10K on Saturday and a half marathon Sunday. Had to be nuts to sign up for it, but am loving the training. Have been out of running for many years and it feels great to be back.

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Been training & racing Sprint Tri's and 5 / 10 K's all Summer. Soon to ramp up road miles for Detroit Half & Indy Monumental Half's Oct.20 & Nov.9th. If you haven't done the Detroit Free Press Marathon / Half it's a terrific Race. Start in Detroit, over the bridge to Canada, back thru the Tunnel to Detroit, various neighbourhoods, keeps you mind off the pain..! LOL

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I’m training to run three Halfs in 90 days starting in October which is the requirement to join the Half Fanatics club.

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This fall I am training for the Marine Corps Marathon. I really hope to train for New York or Boston in the future.

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Training for 2 half marathons this fall – the Heartland Half Marathon September 22 in Omaha and the Good Life Halfsy November 3 in Lincoln. Did 12 miles this morning, feeling pretty good but it helped that there was no humidity! Our daughter is going to fly home to run the Good Life Halfsy with me after running the Marine Corps Marathon the weekend before. I’ve been doing the Runners World Running Streak this summer and I think it has really helped my training. Feel better at 61 running wise than I have in a lot of years. I think wanting to keep the streak going has been good for me - I have to listen to my body and not overdo mileage wise but just getting out the door each day is half the battle! Good luck everyone with all your training and races this fall.

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My first 50 miler in Nov

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