tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post6959531495851108271..comments2023-11-05T01:58:34.320-06:00Comments on You'll Always Have My Heart: Utah Valley Half Marathonsusettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091922437671047257noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-35395626499681736352010-12-14T16:13:27.855-07:002010-12-14T16:13:27.855-07:00My friend's husband actually was one of the pe...My friend's husband actually was one of the people who started/organized the first UV Marathon a couple years ago and is very involved in it. From what they say about it, I would say to do it. If you do maybe I'll volunteer so I can give you food and water along the way :)Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109053763737388303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-36234779872997632302010-12-10T05:43:31.162-07:002010-12-10T05:43:31.162-07:00Running a 5k is on my bucket list. I am really out...Running a 5k is on my bucket list. I am really out of shape, 50lbs over weight, but this might be a really scary but fun challenge for me. I am checking it out.Jenny Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318807189462176072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-15984613810729241942010-12-07T21:43:44.103-07:002010-12-07T21:43:44.103-07:00You go for it! You will do great, even if your bo...You go for it! You will do great, even if your body isn't so sure yet. :)Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-52123119371365755712010-12-07T14:26:28.228-07:002010-12-07T14:26:28.228-07:00You can do this! I have friends who just took up ...You can do this! I have friends who just took up running this year and ran the KC half. Some were in their 20's, but most were in their upper 40's.<br /><br />Having run several half marathons and a full, I would encourage you to start with a half. The mental challenges that can come up with a half are tough. The ones that come up during the race with the full are even more difficult.<br />Whatever you do, have a plan. Mine consisted of praying for people at different mile markers. My last piece of advise, sign up early. This way you have committed and have a goal date. And remember as the date approaches and you get anxious...TRUST YOUR TRAINING!<br /><br />Woohoo! I am so ready to cheer you on! Love ya girlie!Have a blessed day!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17896795458035715673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-38220331245802577272010-12-07T12:41:02.454-07:002010-12-07T12:41:02.454-07:00I've learned that a lot of marathon running is...I've learned that a lot of marathon running is also run-walking. So there is no pressure to run the entire way. That might make you feel better. Also, a lady I know who just turned 50 started running marathons about 4 years ago. She wasn't a runner either, but found that she enjoyed it if she had a good book on her mp3 player or good company. She is in the best shape now of her life. I know you can do it!Heatherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355263068372248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-8915523861431042082010-12-07T11:06:08.236-07:002010-12-07T11:06:08.236-07:00Woot! I would say start training NOW!! I don't...Woot! I would say start training NOW!! I don't think I would have run a marathon that quick but who knows, you may do just fine. If you have concerns do a half this next year and then a full the year after that. But either way don't wait until it gets warmer to start training. I have a good schedule that you can use to train for a half and when you finish this schedule just keep going.<br /><br />Let me know cuz you will have to sign up soon. They sell out quick. The Top of Utah Marathon is a nice run too.Doran & Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855168149778866323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-23336765960659895922010-12-05T08:31:00.554-07:002010-12-05T08:31:00.554-07:00Goooo Suzette! You can do it, you can do it - YES...Goooo Suzette! You can do it, you can do it - YES you can!<br />I keep thinkin' I'm going to do something like that myself one of these first years :)<br />Kristinalpinekleinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950528432410686245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-81170673410763978052010-12-04T23:11:48.571-07:002010-12-04T23:11:48.571-07:00Since you have someone that sounds like you can tr...Since you have someone that sounds like you can trust getting you on a training schedule, I know you can do it! I believe that running is about 85% mental anyway - so go for it!Loralee and the gang...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07203655646949305050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-44052981653231681062010-12-04T20:58:45.494-07:002010-12-04T20:58:45.494-07:00i'd love to be able to say: i did it. i ran a ...i'd love to be able to say: i did it. i ran a half marathon.<br />its something i'd like to prove to myself. <br /><br />as for can it be done?? for sure! even at 40+. Biggest Loser contestants do it all the time.<br /><br />good luck!!heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546104584847875114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-70166958699431868922010-12-04T11:45:50.600-07:002010-12-04T11:45:50.600-07:00YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!
I have a really good friend....YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!<br />I have a really good friend. She's 44 and just started running a couple years ago. She does marathons all the time now, seriously...she loves it!<br />DO IT! <br />I SO admire runners!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168367904926813463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-75624096154517933282010-12-04T08:21:09.515-07:002010-12-04T08:21:09.515-07:00Now if you really want to do it, you can do it. T...Now if you really want to do it, you can do it. There are some amazing online training schedules and if you stick with them, you will be amazed. My friend and I are non-runners and we did it. I will warn you that if you already have weak knees, you will have problems. And if you aren't sure...try the half marathon first. You for sure can do that. A June deadline gives you the perfect amount of time to do it. Keep us posted if you decide to do it so we can monitor your progress. <br />Another thing that helps is to join Team in Training....a group of people raising money for Leukemia research. They run marathons...help you raise money...and train you. It's a miracle that I was able to participate with and I'm so glad I did.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464184135822609876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999475560207677549.post-69193783690815703582010-12-03T22:46:05.522-07:002010-12-03T22:46:05.522-07:00I have ALWAYS envied runners too. I don't have...I have ALWAYS envied runners too. I don't have the feet to run. Too many twists and problems, so I have always stuck with walking. I walk 4 miles, too. I have friends who run marathons. In fact, I have one friend who is in the 50 marathon club (or something like that). I applaud you for wanting to. You have 6 months to train. If you end up not doing it, just think of all the progress you will have made by then! Then you can set your sites on another one. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I've missed blogging. When my husband had cancer and was going through treatments, I let the whole blogging thing slide. When I returned 9 months later, my domain had expired and someone stole my domain name! Sniff, sniff. So I started another one up and am transferring some of my posts over to the new one. I appreciate your friendship! Keep on trekking :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com