Comments on: As Nike keeps telling me: Just do it!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:02:54 +0000

I am a runner too, hoping to do the Marathon this year. I love the tips. I chew gum too. I just keeps my mouth from drying out. Intervals are definitely a good thing. That is something I really need to remember to do. Great site!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:30:59 +0000

Heya,

I’m signed up for a Half Marathon at the end of April too! I just started Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training for Novices, this past week. It gives a couple of days to not have to focus on running. I like the variety.

I ended up on the “dreadmill” (love it) today because I was not about to run in 25 degree weather! I have to go to the Y though and I’m always distracted by the multiple TV on the walls, on other people’s screens and the one right in front of me.

I look forward to sharing the training stories!

By: momweightloss

momweightloss — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:00:53 +0000

Good luck on training!

I’m signed up for the Disney half marathon next January and contemplating one closer to home in September. Too bad I’m recovering from surgery so training for me must wait.

But about your music, just remember, most sanctioned races don’t allow the use of headphones on the course, so don’t get too attached to your iPod. You own’t be able to use it during the half!

By: Karly Pitman

Karly Pitman — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:33:03 +0000

Oh, this post was too funny—I love that, the dreadmill! I feel the same way about treadmills. I live in the artic cold of Montana, so I often have to choose between braving the cold or the dreadmill. Fortunately, my husband got me Yak Trax for Christmas, which enable me to run on the ice and snow without falling on my butt.

Still, I told him this was my last winter in Montana. How about running on the beach instead?

Take care,
Karly

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:57:34 +0000

I think the commercials would drive me nuts too. But I do watch tV during my runs. I am currently making my way through every episode of Buffy LOL. One episode works out to 43 minutes. Long enough for me to get in a warm up, 3 mile run, cool down and stretching. I have been known to watch 2 episodes if I want a longer workout.

By: Zandria

Zandria — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:35:44 +0000

“Dreadmill!” I love it! Great tips for keeping motivated while stuck on a machine.

(Boy, that time I spent on an elliptical last night just seemed to take FOREVER. I’m way too used to getting outside now.)

By: MamaGeek

MamaGeek — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:36:29 +0000

Wow, a half marathon? That is AWESOME! My iPOD is a requirement for me to exercise to – great ideas.

By: In the Trenches of Mommyhood

In the Trenches of Mommyhood — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:29:41 +0000

Happy training! I did my first half marathon back in October. It was AWESOME–seeing the finish line, that is!

http://sarahviz.blogspot.com/2007/10/half-marathon-recap.html

By: Ask Wifey

Ask Wifey — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:18:58 +0000

Really loud music gets me going. Have fun with the half marathon. Much to everyone who knows me surprise, I did one two years ago. It was challenging but so rewarding. Left me feeling like I could do ANYTHING!

By: Katieo

Katieo — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:10:05 +0000

I’d kill for a dreadmill right now! lol!