tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post7885023107842256418..comments2023-04-03T04:33:16.193-04:00Comments on Run Like a Girl: Half The Race, Twice the EffortRun Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02682115305577613256noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-54535571309245009502009-02-08T16:34:00.000-05:002009-02-08T16:34:00.000-05:00I'm amazed that anyone who is a mom of small kids ...I'm amazed that anyone who is a mom of small kids and works full time was able to train for a marathon! If I worked outside the home, I don't know that I'd even be running 10K's anymore! You should be so proud of that. But if training for half marathons fits better into your life right now, causes you less stress, and lets you enjoy running more, I say do it! Improving your half-marathon time will only help you reach your marathon goal time whenever the time is right.<BR/><BR/>I know that in a couple of months, I'll be wrestling with some of the same post-marathon feelings. I probably will have a slower time than I hope for, I'll try to figure out if I want to do another one right away (or ever!), but I'll know I have to so I can get a better time. I think all these feelings are normal though!RunnerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256586100139898901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-29828519928319822312009-02-07T10:44:00.000-05:002009-02-07T10:44:00.000-05:00My solution to you is to run both. Limit the numbe...My solution to you is to run both. Limit the number of marathons to 1-2 per year, but run many marathons. That said, both distances are great and I don't think you are selling yourself short if you prefer the half!Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-53501438382963685272009-02-07T01:00:00.000-05:002009-02-07T01:00:00.000-05:00Half marathons are the best. You can do as many as...Half marathons are the best. You can do as many as you want and not kill your body and you're done in time to enjoy the rest of the day. Plus, you can really race them and not just try to finish, like in a marathon.<BR/><BR/>I love marathons but they are SO time consuming. I often think that once I have kids, I may have to give it up for a bit. I don't know how you mommies do it.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623841732966475396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-58231048602913753852009-02-06T23:36:00.000-05:002009-02-06T23:36:00.000-05:00great post...if I were you, I'd opt for the half.....great post...if I were you, I'd opt for the half.....marathon training takes up so much more time, and it sounds like you are plenty busy in life...plus, a full marathon puts a lot more stress and pounding on the body...there is nothing wrong with not running a marathon...many runners never run one...many just stick to enjoying regular runs, staying healthy, and doing a race now and then...Oz Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708432336187308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-62511560623476987632009-02-06T21:16:00.000-05:002009-02-06T21:16:00.000-05:00i think you should do whatever distance you enjoy ...i think you should do whatever distance you enjoy the most, without sacrificing time with your family and your love/enjoyment of running! i do not doubt that you could hack away at your half-pr and still run the occasional marathon. you can set just as big of goals for the half as you have for the full. who knows, next year you might be craving weekly-20 milers:)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-85347407149252138942009-02-06T20:46:00.000-05:002009-02-06T20:46:00.000-05:00I've done halfs, marathons, half ironman, ironman,...I've done halfs, marathons, half ironman, ironman, blah...I don't think ANYTHING is as good (mentally) as the first one (fill in the blank), just because it's the first one. It's new, it's exciting and it's a huge accomplishment. You are NOT selling yourself short for doing the half because...why? You've done a marathon and you'll do one again, maybe just not right now. You're already a 'marathoner' and you got nothin to prove - only to yourself.<BR/><BR/>Half is good, half is fun and work to make IT fast! Best of luck in your decision.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398496906384738920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-41009003667671892832009-02-06T14:43:00.000-05:002009-02-06T14:43:00.000-05:00Actually, if your biggest goal is simply to be abl...Actually, if your biggest goal is simply to be able to train to perform at your best at that event, I think ANY race distance is a worthy adversary. I've never run a marathon but I know I feel more victorious after running a 10k or 12k with a good (for me) time than struggling through a 1/2 marathon. Do what will make you feel good about your running (and your role as a mom-- but when it comes to priorities, I say a squeaky clean bathroom is pretty low on my list-- why waste time you could be spending w/ your family doing thankless chores?).tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-3633499783606339012009-02-06T14:13:00.000-05:002009-02-06T14:13:00.000-05:00I've done three marathons and never two in one yea...I've done three marathons and never two in one year. I think they are fun, but a lot of work and I don't have kids!<BR/>I hope to do HM in the future, but I don't even have the time to train for that. I think even training for a 5k is respectable. So, do what you can and don't beat yourself up over any decision. You have a life time to run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-36112986333202016852009-02-06T12:34:00.000-05:002009-02-06T12:34:00.000-05:00I am in a very similar life situation as you and I...I am in a very similar life situation as you and I vote for doing the half marathon. I don't think for a minute that you are selling yourself short. It is still is a big race of several miles to conquer.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967080850862781446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-53991608831463911472009-02-06T12:23:00.000-05:002009-02-06T12:23:00.000-05:00Wow, another mom feeling just like I do, just as I...Wow, another mom feeling just like I do, just as I round the corner on marathon training and am within the sight of taper! Training for my first has really taken a toll on my schedule, psyche, and family life.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to running the 26.2, don't get me wrong. But going back to 30-40 miles per week and then still getting to <B>race</B> the half is what I plan to do after I recover from this one.<BR/><BR/>And hey, a year spent racing and improving at 13.1 doesn't mean we can't ratchet back up to 26.2 when our hearts and legs say "Let's go!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-27915893104004543352009-02-06T11:48:00.000-05:002009-02-06T11:48:00.000-05:00You are a marathoner, but I say go for the Half, r...You are a marathoner, but I say go for the Half, relax, have fun, and ROCK IT!BeachRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784217861498867440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-87047468625785296022009-02-06T10:39:00.000-05:002009-02-06T10:39:00.000-05:00Hi! I've done both, and just in my own opinion af...Hi! I've done both, and just in my own opinion after I ran a full and then completed a half it was almost a let down. Don't get me wrong, it's nice to get a nice PR in the half, but on the flip side I was insanely jealous of those marathoners doing the whole. I don't know, I'm weird. It's weird going back down to a half. Anyway, just my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336121234815175617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-33425972134129598562009-02-06T00:37:00.000-05:002009-02-06T00:37:00.000-05:00Isn't running pretty much about challenging and co...Isn't running pretty much about challenging and competing against yourself? It seems like you have that mindset no matter which distance you choose. Doing another full marathon and finishing in a better time is admirable but focusing on some half-marathons and really nailing them is just as admirable. I personally like the idea of being able to concentrate on some good HMs... especially considering how much training goes into a full marathon. No matter what you choose to do, I'm sure you will do great!Rookie on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807134605589985418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-30735562918829692962009-02-06T00:02:00.000-05:002009-02-06T00:02:00.000-05:00This is a hard one. Winter sucks, and I think you...This is a hard one. Winter sucks, and I think you may be more bummed out with the weather etc. then the distance. I am in your same boat - two kids - work - travelling hubby. By the time I get to Thursday, I am dead tired, and I don't want to do the long runs with marathon training. But, once I get out there, I really like the extra hours to myself (and extra endurance etc) that marathoning gives me. <BR/><BR/>Of course, this is your decision. Just remember that the marathon is a long way away and you have a long time to train :) Good luck!Velmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902587843038579972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-43464849669314098782009-02-05T21:58:00.000-05:002009-02-05T21:58:00.000-05:00Jumping on the bandwagon...I say the half is the w...Jumping on the bandwagon...<BR/><BR/>I say the half is the way to go. I don't work full-time, but do have two young children, one of which is only in school one morning a week. Training for the marathon really affected our family life and took away pretty much every other fun thing I do. Training for the half fits much more easily into a "mom" life. I fully intend to do another marathon - it just has to wait until the kids are older.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your decision!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-10753125408968770222009-02-05T21:49:00.000-05:002009-02-05T21:49:00.000-05:00The time commitment to a full marathon is very sig...The time commitment to a full marathon <I>is</I> very significant, especially given all the time constraints. <BR/><BR/>But the half ain't nothing to sneeze at either, especially if you have specific time goals that you want to reach. So you are NOT selling yourself short. <BR/><BR/>I've learned to LOVE the half. Personally, I'm signed up for another full & just want to finish feeling good. I've saved my time goals for the half.joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-91317863611276910062009-02-05T20:53:00.000-05:002009-02-05T20:53:00.000-05:00I would agree with the others. Who are you running...I would agree with the others. Who are you running the marathon for? Would it be for a personal accomplishment or b/c you think you "should"? A half is a huge accomplishment, especially one that is sub two hours. Doing halfs might be a better fit for your lifestyle now? I have considered doing the same.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-1910440450982484302009-02-05T20:07:00.000-05:002009-02-05T20:07:00.000-05:00I haven't done a marathon yet either, and I congra...I haven't done a marathon yet either, and I congrats you for doing so. You are busy with little ones and being a wife and all. <BR/><BR/>I don't think you are selling yourself short by doing the half. I would consider it training smart. Take your time, and then get back into marathon training when you do have more time!<BR/><BR/>Just my two cents... take it or leave. :)teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-50395529302792800272009-02-05T19:56:00.000-05:002009-02-05T19:56:00.000-05:00I say you have to figure out what is going to make...I say you have to figure out what is going to make you happiest and fill your tank... do you need the marathon goal to fill your personal goals or would becoming really great at the 1/2 make you feel like a rockstar?<BR/><BR/>personally I have fallen in love with the 1/2 because I can continue to improve and I can always make time for it.<BR/><BR/>Weather is tough and if I could solve it for me I'd have better ideas. the only thing I can think of for the kids is finding a track where you can run and they can play? So maybe they come with you aon speed days and they play or cheer and start to become a little more involved...who knows I'm rambling now. :)but my word verification is "bablegod" so I'm a babbling godRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-50036538646202232662009-02-05T18:15:00.000-05:002009-02-05T18:15:00.000-05:00I love the half marathon... there's still a lot of...I love the half marathon... there's still a lot of pride and glory, but it doesn't take nearly as much out of you. Training for a marathon is a huge commitment and honestly, I don't know how you moms manage to juggle it all.<BR/><BR/>Follow your heart... you don't need to run several marathons each year or qualify for Boston to be an accomplished runner.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-1231685713577755682009-02-05T18:08:00.000-05:002009-02-05T18:08:00.000-05:00You do what you WANT to do! There is nothing wrong...You do what you WANT to do! There is nothing wrong with running half marathons.<BR/><BR/>Just remember, you'll still need to be getting out there several days a week to run-whether it's for a HM or FM.<BR/><BR/>I think...as long as you have a goal and are looking foward to something-it's all good!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860359512505828586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-32565955979702892712009-02-05T18:01:00.000-05:002009-02-05T18:01:00.000-05:00Oh wow...so many thoughts...Training for a maratho...Oh wow...so many thoughts...<BR/><BR/>Training for a marathon - it is a fact that you spend a lot more time doing it. You need to be out longer on the weekends for your long run. That being said I think it is so true that your goal in your first marathon should be too finish. After that, any subsequent marathons can have a time goal. And you can train for a marathon and train to get speedier. I felt like I needed to prove something after finishing the Disney marathon last year, which was why I ran the Quebec full in August and then the Disney full this January. So I definitely understand wanting to better your first marathon time!<BR/><BR/>As for halves...I love them. I'd love stay in a shape so that I could do a half marathon at the drop of a hat. They require less time on the road for training, so less time away from your family. And deciding to focus on running a really good half is not selling yourself short.<BR/><BR/>I won't tell you which way to focus...but ultimately if your head isn't into training for a full in May then definitely drop back. You'll still have Barbados in December.<BR/><BR/>My two cents on the Goofy though..? Just run it to run it...don't set a goal on either race. It is amazing...I trained with back to back runs and it still kicked my behind. If you do want to run Goofy it is 75% full already. Expect it to sell out within a couple of weeks.Runner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-38323648049981884602009-02-05T17:30:00.000-05:002009-02-05T17:30:00.000-05:00I love love love the marathon, but the half is jus...I love love love the marathon, but the half is just challenging enough and you are finished quicker. I love it too.Janice {Run Far}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15336320481965470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-26304744409355171872009-02-05T17:29:00.000-05:002009-02-05T17:29:00.000-05:00Once again Heather's comment made me giggle...I do...Once again Heather's comment made me giggle...I do look forward to your comments! :)Run Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682115305577613256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-36669260084568107222009-02-05T17:21:00.001-05:002009-02-05T17:21:00.001-05:00I think the half is a great distance - far enough ...I think the half is a great distance - far enough to be an accomplishment, but not so far that you have to sell your soul to train for it. I've had the same thoughts myself.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.com