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I just read about something called a "stitch" that runners get in one of the links I found thanks to this thread. That must have been what I got when I was young and why I never liked to run long distances. Anybody have trouble with stitches when they run? I can remember mine being so annoying it used to keep me from exerting myself. I am so grateful to no longer have them.

'Jogging' can be defined as being able to run and keep a conversation going without being out of breath. 'Running' is when the effort is a bit harder. This all dependent on your heart rate. This a good guide: http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/h ... ors/hrzone. The site also has some good general running information and advice.

Personally, I don't like the phrase 'jogging' - as far as I'm concerned if you're not walking you're running, regardless of how fast (or slow) you're going!

I would also recommend a core strength session once a week, such as Pilates, and possibly add a body circuit and/or weights into the mix. You might want to try yoga, but I prefer the straightforward approach of Pilates. People tend to forget that the arms and core are just as important as the legs for running!

I entered my first 5k and ran it Saturday!! I cannot believe I am doing this! In high school I could never make it around the football field and I just ran 3.1 miles at 8:45 in the blessed A M!! ! My time was really lousy, only 42 minutes and I did not win anything but now I know what I need to work on. I want to be able to run it in thirty minutes or less and am going to aim for that time before the next 5k on Thanksgiving day!

I've done 3 half marathons. My best is 1hr 47min. Im not a big fan of racing any distant over 3.10 miles

An increase in your fitness and endurance from training and running a marathon 26.2 miles/42.195km will ensure you run a good half marathon 13.1 miles/21.1km. Use shorter distance runs 5km and 10km to improve your speed and endurance. The 5km and 10km will boost your fitness, speed and endurance and assist you in running improved half marathon times. Repetitions of 400m and 800m will help you train for 5km and 10km events. Long runs are key in improving your endurance for half marathons and marathons.

Increase long run by only 1 mile per week or 10% in lead up to half marathon or marathon to avoid the risk of injury. 2 or 3 runs of 8 to 11 miles in half marathon is ideal. 3 or 4 runs of 20 mile+ are ideal in a marathon training plan. Gradually increase weekly mileage in training for half marathon or marathon, ensure a 2 or 3 week taper in final weeks leading up to half marathon or marathon to ensure you are fresh for race day. Nutrition and hydration is critical in fueling and avoiding injury. A 16 week training plan is ideal for half marathon, a 20+ week training plan is ideal for marathon.

i wouldnt make it to mile 2 rofl

Ran a half marathon in summer 2011... Mad Half Marathon in Vermont in 1:31. That course was hilly as all hell though. Hoping to hit about 2:55-3:00 on the dead flat Houston Marathon course next month.

Hills are a challenge. I like the flat courses best but have learned it's best to train on hills.

I train on hills (can't help it where I live) and it always makes me feel good in a race because I get a much faster time than I'm used to! have got two half marathons and a full one planned for next year...

That's awesome, Bubbles! I want to enter a half marathon one day but I know I need to train and build myself up first. I will graduate to 8k, then 10, then maybe 12k before I find a half marathon to enter.

Good idea to build up- get used to shorter distances as routine then gradually add more. I've been doing 6 miles at a time and one 12 miler a week for about a year now, and totally surprised myself the other day by running 16 miles! My foot really hurt afterwards though so think I need to build it up more slowly. Fitness-wise though, it felt fine. Good luck with your running let me know if you want any advice, I read running magazines/articles/websites/books several times a day!

i just walked under 2 miles and got winded lol. ill stick to weight lifting! hard to be good at all trades.