Dana
That's not an official time, but what my watch said. I'll post an official time later. Overall, I am really proud of myself for completing my first marathon. My hamstring started to hurt at mile... read more
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- 203 total / 0 in 2012
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I'm currently training for the Philadelphia Marathon. It's my first one!
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Dana logged 203 miles.
Last workout about 2 years ago. Help get them back on track!
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good Philadelphia Marathon! 26.2 mi 04:48 11:00 pace
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good 2.01 mi 00:20 09:57 pace
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So how is your hamstring feeling? Hope the taper helps! Good luck Sunday!
about 2 years ago • Like
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It feels pretty good, since I haven't run in 6 days! I have REALLY tapered! I am going for a deep tissue massage on Friday in the hopes that it will loosen up and I will be good to go. I am determined to finish this race!!!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Good idea on the massage - deep tissue hits you almost like a hard workout, so get some really good rest between Friday and Sunday. You'll do great!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Thanks! I hope your IT band is feeling better. Good luck on Sunday!
about 2 years ago • Like
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good 3.91 mi 00:40 10:13 pace
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good 4 mi 00:42 10:31 pace
I have officially started my taper in preparation for the Philly Marathon. I have finally accepted, after 4 months of training, that I am not going to be able to run at the pace that I hoped for. ... read more
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Some people will not even drive 26.2 miles on November 22nd! Be proud that your getting out there and doing it!! Enjoy the taper .. I know I am :)
over 2 years ago • Like
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Best of luck on your first marathon!
over 2 years ago • Like
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can't wait to hear all about it. I hear Philly is a great marathon.
over 2 years ago • Like
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good 20 mi 04:00 12:00 pace
I got up at 5AM to run and felt pretty good for the first 2 hours. It was nice to run in the cool, morning weather. Unfortunately, I have this nagging hamstring injury that has been acting up for... read more
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you did 20 miles and you can be very proud!!!! sorry about the hammie. I always thought it was my hamstring and realized it was sciatica. If you get a massage go to some one who does active release or sports type massage. also gently stretch the hamstrings..
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Thanks for all of the support.
Debbie -- I actually have sciatica, which is part of the problem and why I ended up hurting my hamstring. I ended up alternately my gait to compensate for the sciatica and really messed up my hamstring in the process. I'm going to a place that has sports rejuvenation massages for pre- and post- big events, like marathons. Hopefully, I feel better soon & after the marathon, I'll be back to doing all of the fun exercises that I learned in 2 mos. of physical therapy!
over 2 years ago • Like
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Good Luck:
Sounds like you're ready. Good luck Sunday!!!
about 2 years ago
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good 3 mi 00:32 10:39 pace
It was my first short run on the treadmill since being sick. I'm proud that I did it. I was trying for 5 miles, but I was so winded from getting over an upper respiratory infection.
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good 9.77 mi 01:51 11:21 pace
I was supposed to run 20 miles today. Unfortunately, I got a cold a couple of days ago and I am feeling a little under the weather. I felt winded from the second I started and had to walk a fair ... read more
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It was pretty humid today so I can imagine being sick that didn't help any. Hang in there. Next weekend is a great week for your longest run before the marathon. Then ahhhhh the taper :) enjoy.
over 2 years ago • Like
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good 4 mi 00:41 10:18 pace
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blah 18.36 mi 03:28 11:19 pace
I felt absolutely awful today. I forgot to take some Aleve before I left for my run this morning and I really think that that played a large role in why I felt so bad. About 2 hours in, my joints... read more
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Sorry you're feeling poorly. Get better soon! Maybe a little rest will help?
over 2 years ago • Like
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Well, I didn't do any of my training runs all week because I was feeling so run down. So, maybe that was part of the problem. Maybe I was too well-rested and could've benefited from my shorter runs earlier in the week. I am going to try to re-motivate this week and see how things go.
over 2 years ago • Like
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Just be sure to listen to your body & how you feel. I'm sure you'll do fine
over 2 years ago • Like
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good 15 mi 02:45 11:00 pace
So, this was supposed to be a three-hour run. However, 35 minutes into my run, my very expensive Garmin watch decided to freeze. I couldn't fix it and I'm not sure what is going on. So, I am gue... read more
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I had my Garmin lock up right before the Jersey City Half Marathon, very frustrating! I just let it sit and after it was totally discharged I recharged the battery it was good as new. I emailed Garmin and asked what was up but didn't get a response. Good for you for not letting it interrupt your run!
over 2 years ago • Like
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I put it on the charger when I got home and it apparently was recording my workout the whole time. Of course, I didn't know that until an hour after I got home and the looked at the watch and the timer was still on. So, I still have not idea what my actual numbers were, but I still completed the longest run of my life today, so I'm happy!
over 2 years ago • Like
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It was a great job and a good pace. You'll do well at the Marathon
over 2 years ago • Like
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11 minute pace is my marathon long run pace. I have had many Garmin isses. wish I could find an alternative but there really is nothing else close to it.
over 2 years ago • Like
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blah 5.8 mi 01:00 10:20 pace
Once again, I felt really run down during this run. I was supposed to be doing speed intervals, which I completed, but I felt awful for the remaining 15 minutes after they were done. I'm really h... read more
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tired 7.2 mi 01:15 10:24 pace
I felt awful today. I haven't run since the Philly Distance Run this past Sunday. I have just felt so run down and I was letting a few minor injuries heal during the week. I thought that I would... read more
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Hope you feel better! Last year, the PDR was the first time I had ever run a half marathon, and I felt the same way the week after...my legs were shot, and I actually felt sick with the flu or something most of the week. I didn't even attempt to run 7 miles that week though....so, A for effort. :)
over 2 years ago • Like
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Thanks. The PDR was my first half last year as well and I remember being beat up, but not this badly. I am going to try and motivate for the week ahead because I have to get back on track -- less than 2 months until my first full.
over 2 years ago • Like
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good Philadelphia Distance Run 13.1 mi 02:10 09:53 pace
So, my longest run and first half marathon in 10 months and since my injury. The goal was to run the whole thing (which I hadn't done in any of my training runs to this point) and to come in in un... read more
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Nice Job Dana! We must have been in the same corral but I dropped off pace a little and finished around 2:16.... going to check the official results and post it now...
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Awesome pace Dana! I was supposed to be in corral 14, so maybe we would have been in the same corral, as well. You're right on track for the Philly Marathon. Good luck!
over 2 years ago • Like
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That's awesome. Way to go. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll do great in the marathon.
over 2 years ago • Like
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alright 4.08 mi 00:40 09:48 pace
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good 4.5 mi 00:45 10:00 pace
I did speed work on the treadmill. It's just hard to find routes or a track to do these runs outside since I live in Chinatown! I felt good, though, so no complaining. Looking forward to the PDR... read more
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good 12.53 mi 02:10 10:24 pace
I felt really good until the 10 mile mark and then the legs started to really hurt. I took 2 breaks in the final 2.5 miles, but I got through it. I'm running the Philly Distance Run next Sunday a... read more
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I'm doing the PDR too! You'll do great!
over 2 years ago • Like
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Enjoy the PDR! I'm sure you'll do great. Just go out and have fun.
over 2 years ago • Like
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I ran it last year and it was my first half marathon. I felt miserable, but I was proud that I finished it. Since then, I have suffered through and recovered from a hamstring injury and although my pace has been slower than before, I have been feeling good on the long runs. I'm using this as a training run for the Philly Marathon, so I'm hoping for a good run! I'm optimistic!
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good 2.23 mi 00:20 08:54 pace
This was a much faster pace than I am used to, but I felt really good. Definitely couldn't sustain this pace for a run much longer than this. It was cloudy and cool and perfect for an early morni... read more
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Nice run Dana and nice pace! I love running in the cool weather.
over 2 years ago • Like
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Good run! The cooler weather sure does make a difference
over 2 years ago • Like
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wow that is a fast run. cooler weather really does help. our coaches are warning us to stay on plan and to not try to push longer or faster with the cooler weather. people are starting to get hurt at this point in our marathon training. I don't want to be one of them but I always feel so much better running in the cooler weather is it hard to resist going too fast or longer then planned.
over 2 years ago • Like
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Yeah. I have to be careful. When I trained for the half marathon last year, I ended up pushing myself too hard and developed a severe hamstring tendonitis. I completed the race, but I was sidelined and in physical therapy for months afterwards. Lesson learned.
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good 4.46 mi 00:45 10:05 pace
I ran over the Ben Franklin Bridge for the first time today. It was a really good workout and I actually really enjoyed the run. I was supposed to do hills today, which are hard to find in Philly... read more
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good 7.6 mi 01:15 09:52 pace
After suffering from excruciating back spasms for three days that almost landed me in he Emergency Room on Wednesday, I was finally able to get out and run on Saturday. I thought that it was going... read more
Dana
That's a great run! You should be really proud of yourself. Especially for someone who doubted that she would run. Great job....but never say never! lol
about 2 years ago • Like
Great work!
about 2 years ago • Like
Must have felt great crossing that finish line at the Philadelphia Marathon and achieving your goal. Merry Xmas Dana!
about 2 years ago • Like