Comments on: 6 weeks to 6 Miles http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html If I did it, you can! 15 years of yo-yo dieting, OVER! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:45:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Laura N http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7883 Laura N Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:01:08 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7883 Hey Roni! Good luck building up to 6! You are going to get there easily. I follow Hal Higdon's plans for running, too. I think he has a common sense approach to running, and also allows for beginner, intermeidate, advanced. So, hopefully you'll find some help there. I'm using his half marathon intermediate plan for my October half. 6 miles is seriously going to be an easy run for you before long. WHY DO I UTTER SUCH BLASPHEMY, you ask? Because I've been there. I ran my first 5k in September 2007. I ran my first Half Marathon in May 2008. The amount of distance your body--esp. YOUR fit, lean body--can add quickly is unbelievable. And when you LOVE running as much as you clearly do, it's going to come easily. Then long runs won't seem long any longer. And you'll want more. Also? I don't even reach a real runner's high until I pass 5 miles. From your posts about running, seems like you are getting there quicker than me (LOL). But something seriously fun starts happening after you've been hitting the pavement for over 50 minutes. Just you wait.... =) OK, I'm off to run 5. Have fun and stay healthy out there! Hey Roni! Good luck building up to 6! You are going to get there easily.

I follow Hal Higdon’s plans for running, too. I think he has a common sense approach to running, and also allows for beginner, intermeidate, advanced. So, hopefully you’ll find some help there. I’m using his half marathon intermediate plan for my October half.

6 miles is seriously going to be an easy run for you before long. WHY DO I UTTER SUCH BLASPHEMY, you ask? Because I’ve been there. I ran my first 5k in September 2007. I ran my first Half Marathon in May 2008. The amount of distance your body–esp. YOUR fit, lean body–can add quickly is unbelievable. And when you LOVE running as much as you clearly do, it’s going to come easily. Then long runs won’t seem long any longer. And you’ll want more.

Also? I don’t even reach a real runner’s high until I pass 5 miles. From your posts about running, seems like you are getting there quicker than me (LOL). But something seriously fun starts happening after you’ve been hitting the pavement for over 50 minutes. Just you wait…. =)

OK, I’m off to run 5. Have fun and stay healthy out there!

]]> By: roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7745 roni Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:11:33 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7745 Lindsay - Thank you so much for the link! I am kind of going at this my own way and I appreciate any and all tips!! You are right, it is a little aggressive at the end. I took a more programmed approach but it may not be the most logical. I'm going to edit my goals a bit! Lindsay – Thank you so much for the link! I am kind of going at this my own way and I appreciate any and all tips!! You are right, it is a little aggressive at the end. I took a more programmed approach but it may not be the most logical. I’m going to edit my goals a bit!

]]> By: Lindsay http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7723 Lindsay Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:21 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7723 Hi Roni, I love your site! I read your post a while ago about running in the Baltimore marathon, and I think that's awesome. I've been running for a few years, distances from 5K up to my first half marathon last October, and when I read your proposed training schedule, I thought I might offer some advice: I generally use Hal Higdon's training schedules for my runs. He's an expert and he has many different training programs based on different ability levels and different distances. Since you're comfortable with 30-40 minutes of running at this point, I thought you might be interested in his 10K training program for novices, but obviously you would start at the "6 weeks to go" point. http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm I personally think your training schedule is a bit aggressive - the theory is that you only need one "long run" per week (i.e. 50-60 minutes at a slower pace - you're going for distance here, not so much for speed) and the other runs you do during the week should be either shorter and faster or some sort of interval/hill training, with even a mixture of cross training (i.e. anything besides running) in there too - like bootcamp! I think if you shoot for 3x60 minutes in the week before your marathon, you're going to have a hard time during the marathon. This is just my experience, and if you spend some time on Hal Higdon's page or others like it, you'll likely see similar advice. But of course, you are very in tune with your own body, and listening to what it tells you is half the battle. Good luck with your run!! Hi Roni,
I love your site! I read your post a while ago about running in the Baltimore marathon, and I think that’s awesome. I’ve been running for a few years, distances from 5K up to my first half marathon last October, and when I read your proposed training schedule, I thought I might offer some advice: I generally use Hal Higdon’s training schedules for my runs. He’s an expert and he has many different training programs based on different ability levels and different distances. Since you’re comfortable with 30-40 minutes of running at this point, I thought you might be interested in his 10K training program for novices, but obviously you would start at the “6 weeks to go” point. http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm I personally think your training schedule is a bit aggressive – the theory is that you only need one “long run” per week (i.e. 50-60 minutes at a slower pace – you’re going for distance here, not so much for speed) and the other runs you do during the week should be either shorter and faster or some sort of interval/hill training, with even a mixture of cross training (i.e. anything besides running) in there too – like bootcamp! I think if you shoot for 3×60 minutes in the week before your marathon, you’re going to have a hard time during the marathon. This is just my experience, and if you spend some time on Hal Higdon’s page or others like it, you’ll likely see similar advice. But of course, you are very in tune with your own body, and listening to what it tells you is half the battle. Good luck with your run!!

]]> By: Krista http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7659 Krista Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:12:03 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7659 Hi Roni! You're updated picture's look great! A tummy tuck is something I'm seriously considering for the winter (that way I'm good to go next summer!) Good luck with your race! I think that you're on the right track concentrating on time versus distance.....I always feel like I've accomplished more when I say I've run for 30mins straight rather than 3 miles! You're a true inspiration......keep up the fantastic work! Krista Hi Roni!

You’re updated picture’s look great! A tummy tuck is something I’m seriously considering for the winter (that way I’m good to go next summer!)

Good luck with your race! I think that you’re on the right track concentrating on time versus distance…..I always feel like I’ve accomplished more when I say I’ve run for 30mins straight rather than 3 miles!

You’re a true inspiration……keep up the fantastic work!

Krista

]]> By: roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7580 roni Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:06:52 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7580 LMG - That's a great idea! I love little ways to trick my brain! LMG – That’s a great idea! I love little ways to trick my brain!

]]> By: roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7579 roni Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:06:23 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7579 Elaine - You know, I thought of that that! Thanks for the tip I'm going to look into it! Elaine – You know, I thought of that that! Thanks for the tip I’m going to look into it!

]]> By: LMG http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7561 LMG Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:55:23 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7561 Hi Roni! Fantastic!!! You can do this! Having done this myself before, I would recommend modifying your plan slightly. If you cut back a bit on two of your runs and then lengthen one run per week, it will help your muscles get adjusted to greater distance more efficiently. For example, in week one do two 30-minute runs and one 40-minute run. Sometimes it's easier to get through the week as well knowing you have only one long run. :) Hi Roni!

Fantastic!!! You can do this! Having done this myself before, I would recommend modifying your plan slightly. If you cut back a bit on two of your runs and then lengthen one run per week, it will help your muscles get adjusted to greater distance more efficiently. For example, in week one do two 30-minute runs and one 40-minute run. Sometimes it’s easier to get through the week as well knowing you have only one long run. :)

]]> By: Elaine http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7559 Elaine Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:26:43 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7559 Roni- I'm certainly no expert on running, but I would like to suggest that you look into doing a "taper" week at the end of your training. During the taper, you would either not run at all or run very minimally (20 minutes or so). This allows your muscles to heal and glycogen stores to go up, allowing for a better run on race day. It does seem counterintuitive, but it's well supported with science. You can check out runnersworld.com for more information. I really want you to do the best ever at this race and I think a taper week might help! Elaine Roni-

I’m certainly no expert on running, but I would like to suggest that you look into doing a “taper” week at the end of your training. During the taper, you would either not run at all or run very minimally (20 minutes or so). This allows your muscles to heal and glycogen stores to go up, allowing for a better run on race day. It does seem counterintuitive, but it’s well supported with science. You can check out runnersworld.com for more information.

I really want you to do the best ever at this race and I think a taper week might help!

Elaine

]]> By: Kate http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7548 Kate Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:07:58 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7548 You can do it girl! I was a complete non-runner like you, and my longest run so far has been 6 miles! I know you can do it. You can do it girl! I was a complete non-runner like you, and my longest run so far has been 6 miles! I know you can do it.

]]> By: RooBabs http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/6-weeks-to-6-miles.html/comment-page-1#comment-7546 RooBabs Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:29:29 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=804#comment-7546 Roni, this plan looks great, and I totally agree with Melissa. You can do it, no problem. I'm excited for you, and I'll be cheering you on in spirit. Sounds like you had a fantastic day! And your pictures look so good (no more "<i>mini</i>-muffin top"). I'm so glad that you're happy with the results, because that's what really matters. Roni, this plan looks great, and I totally agree with Melissa. You can do it, no problem. I’m excited for you, and I’ll be cheering you on in spirit.

Sounds like you had a fantastic day! And your pictures look so good (no more “mini-muffin top”). I’m so glad that you’re happy with the results, because that’s what really matters.

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