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Amen Basil.

2008-07-03T21:18:00.000-07:00

Amen Basil.

I feel the need to jump to Jonathan's defense. So...

2008-07-03T18:50:00.000-07:00

I feel the need to jump to Jonathan's defense. Some of us...myself included...will always be in the back half of the pack. So why not train realistically? If we aim to finish the half sub-2 hours, we're gonna end up getting frustrated. I give Mike and others credit for pushing themselves to their best. Unfortunately, not all of us are at that level and our "best" might just be to finish the race.

On a more positive note: Happy Independence Day everyone!!!

Most good training programs include at least 3 qua...

2008-07-03T09:23:00.000-07:00

Most good training programs include at least 3 quality runs per week: tempo, speed (or hills), and long run. Then a couple of maintenance runs and cross training/rest on the other two days. Throw in a couple of weight training sessions which should NOT preclude running on those days. Ideally by 1/2 marathon time, you should be putting in around 25 miles per week. And if you race on Saturdays (like I do), you also get an extra quality day per week. Not sure what the aversion is to running a race before the 1/2 marathon? It doesn't have to be a huge race - there are lots of local 5Ks/10ks around here that generally have 75-150 participants.

I have been sitting back and reading and not comme...

2008-07-03T09:09:00.000-07:00

I have been sitting back and reading and not commenting. I have my reason's why I do not comment. I know you do not want to do a 5k.
It will help. I hope this plan works for you. I am not to sure about it.
We all are trying to help you,and you choose to do what you want. Fine.
I am worried that you are going to find out the hard way. Like I did. So some of us have to learn the hard way.
Gas station?!?! {sigh}

Princess Amber? Now that would be quite the surpri...

2008-07-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

Princess Amber? Now that would be quite the surprise guest.

"Soccer momisation" Oh man, I know your serious m...

2008-07-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

"Soccer momisation" Oh man, I know your serious mgreene, but that's too funny not to laugh! ;-)

Not having a formal program myself, I'm wondering what mgreene would suggest? Watching his blog for a while now, I think his results speak for themselves.

What program is everyone else using?

My iPod and computer are back virus free, looking forward to the show this week!

That means only 1 quality workout per week? As som...

2008-07-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

That means only 1 quality workout per week? As someone who has run competitively for almost 25 years, I can tell you you will not see great results from this plan! Sounds more like the "soccer momisation" of the sport of running where you do just enough to get by and "feel good" about the experience. I read Bingham's articles in Runner's World each month and always thought they were there as fluff for the non serious runners...

Taking lessons on running from a "back of the packer" is akin to taking golf lessons from a 30 handicapper. Or taking investment advice from someone who has never made any money. Or hiring a lawyer who has never won a case. I think I'd find someone who has actually trained people who have had success.