Comments on: “Now you just have to do that Twice”

By: KK @ Running Through Life

KK @ Running Through Life — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:00:34 +0000

Great job Roni! Walk breaks are certainly not quitting! Actually, when things get hard when running, a lot of programs and coaches, including myself, recommend a 1 minute walk break (or more if needed). Keep it up!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:15:01 +0000

Roni,
I just ran my first half yesterday in Disneyland. It was harder than I thought but I did it! After mile 6 I started to walk/run and I went so much faster. I then had enough energy to finish the race running. I too started with the C25K last April. Five months later and I can race a half marathon. It is nothing short of a miracle. I’m so proud of myself.

By: Sheila King

Sheila King — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:22:28 +0000

Just starting running, and you are an inspiration!

By: Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy

Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:29:31 +0000

Walking is actually great rest because it’s using completely different muscles than running so they get a bit of rest. Ain’t no shame!

Re: water bottle – I actually like to run (long runs) with a water belt – similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Triangle-Insulated-Angled-Holster/dp/B000NDEYYM/ref=pd_sbs_sg_5 – and it has a little space for Gu/protein enhancers, your house key, and ipod, etc. I put the water bottle centered in the middle of my back (over my butt) and therefore it doesn’t bounce that much.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:07:25 +0000

I did run some half marathons in the past and everytime I cross the finish line, I think… If I wanna run a marathon I’m only in the middle now :o).
I so wanna run a marathon once… I just am too slow now… (21k in 2hours 15).

Great job! Nice to hear someone has to pee while running too. Mu hubby always laughs at me, running off into the bushes to do what nature calles for :o)

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:29:06 +0000

Well done Roni! I’ve always done the walk/run Jeff Galloway method. I had too many aches and pains without it. Walking is not quitting. I do a a 5:1 ratio (run:walk). Or walk 1 minute after every mile. And at the end of the day it’s only walking a few minutes out of your run. In some races I actually completed the race faster than those running the whole time. And I credit that to the recovery walks. They are short, but necessary for me! You should read “Marathon-You Can Do It!” by Galloway. It really makes running really enjoyable.

You’re doing great!!

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:49:31 +0000

Roni,
My sister did a marthon not that long ago never going past like 16 miles, she said 12-16 on her marathon she just wanted to die it sucked horribly, she hit 16, hit a high and said she just loved the last 10… Take it for what its worth, one person’s experience but I hope it gives you some hope that not having done more won’t kill you.

By: Diane, Fit to the Finish

Diane, Fit to the Finish — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:25:09 +0000

Husbands are too funny! When I finally lost all my weight I asked John what he thought all the years I was morbidly obese. You know what he said?

He said, “I always thought it was temporary.” Ten years is a lot of temporary, and 26 miles is a lot to run!!

Congrats on the 13 miles – I could never do that!!

By: lunzy a la lunzygras

lunzy a la lunzygras — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:57:27 +0000

keep on doin’ whatcha you’re doin’ and you will be fine! ;)

By: Zoey

Zoey — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:18:21 +0000

Wow on 13 miles Roni- that is awesome!

Your husbands comment cracked me up, that is something that my husband would probably say to me too.