Fatty September 10, 2005 Share Fatty GC Founder September 10, 2005 Yesterday evening I was invited to run on a team in the Akron Marathon on October 1! I'm so amazingly excited! We're not in competition to win, just to complete. I'll be doing a 10k leg. THREE WEEKs! I just ran 6 miles in 56:26. The 10K equates to 6.2 miles. I'd love to do it in under 54 minutes! At any rate, this comes at a great time for me! Incredible motivation to not only train, but eat right, etc. Turn up the Rocky soundtrack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini_Me September 10, 2005 Share Mini_Me GC Founder September 10, 2005 awesome!! good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 11, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 11, 2005 Hmmm.... Name/Nickname to appear on bib (8 letter limit) Hmmm....should I go with Fatty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 11, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 11, 2005 It's done... it had to be Fatty. I don't have any other nicknames! :-P So, anyone I pass will be passed by a Fatty and have to see that. Will make for some fun conversation I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bandit September 11, 2005 Share Bubblegum Bandit Member September 11, 2005 You will deprive the people that DO pass you of the joy because, eh, I just passed a fatty, who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 11, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 11, 2005 tru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZesteR September 11, 2005 Share ZesteR Member September 11, 2005 That's great that ur almost to the shape you want to be in! I did a lot of running for wrestling and cross country.... watch ur dairy product intake... lactic acid = cramps but im sure u know all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney September 11, 2005 Share Whitney Member September 11, 2005 You will deprive the people that DO pass you of the joy because, eh, I just passed a fatty, who cares. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak0Mg0 September 11, 2005 Share Ak0Mg0 Member September 11, 2005 Now that your nickname is Fatty, you kinda have an obligation to finish first. Ya know.......for some comic relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox September 12, 2005 Share appalachian_fox Member September 12, 2005 WTG Fatty! We're all rooting for ya! Heck, you even inspired me to go out running again starting last week. Kick 54 minute butt in that 10k leg, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 12, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 12, 2005 I ran 6 miles in 56:something on Saturday.....I have 3 weeks to train, but I have to taper the last week to rest up. It's pretty fun to actually say the word "train." I haven't "trained" for something forever. It's sure changed my workout of 2.5 miles of cross-training on the treadmill (combo of jog, climb)...... I need to work up to 7 or 8 miles in the next two weeks before I drop off before the race....it's nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox September 12, 2005 Share appalachian_fox Member September 12, 2005 Just keep it up, and make sure you take care of the legs. You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow September 12, 2005 Share shadow Member September 12, 2005 Good luck Fatty in the run. Show em all the Fatty can finish first. You have all of GC's support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 13, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 13, 2005 Welp, what a pain. I keep raising the bar. This is going to be the death of me! I bought a new Nike outfit and a blinkie light, put bandaides over my nipples, and ran the 6 miles in 50:46 tonight!! Here I is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney September 13, 2005 Share Whitney Member September 13, 2005 LOL, bandaids on ur nipples? lol, what is that for, i should try....lol, jk, nice arms :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox September 13, 2005 Share appalachian_fox Member September 13, 2005 Woohoo! Lookin' good, Fatty! Good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 13, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 13, 2005 LOL, bandaids on ur nipples? lol, what is that for<{POST_SNAPBACK}> 6 miles of a shirt rubbing up and down....chafing....can start to hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney September 13, 2005 Share Whitney Member September 13, 2005 LOL, bandaids on ur nipples? lol, what is that for<{POST_SNAPBACK}> 6 miles of a shirt rubbing up and down....chafing....can start to hurt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And ripping the banaid off of your hairy chest doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox September 13, 2005 Share appalachian_fox Member September 13, 2005 LOL, bandaids on ur nipples? lol, what is that for<{POST_SNAPBACK}> 6 miles of a shirt rubbing up and down....chafing....can start to hurt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And ripping the banaid off of your hairy chest doesn't? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 13, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 13, 2005 well, they came off at about mile 3 or so....have to figure something out, don't wanna shave. Ok, enough about my nipples!! I know, I know, I shouldn't have mentioned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter September 13, 2005 Share Magruter Member September 13, 2005 How about the pasties that stripper use. Not that i've ever seen em, i've just heard about em. OR even better. Nipple covers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox September 13, 2005 Share appalachian_fox Member September 13, 2005 Dare I suggest it, I use duct tape on the soles of my feet when backpacking large distances. Dramatically reduces friction and eliminates blisters. Of course, obviously hair might be an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReverend(c) September 14, 2005 Share TheReverend(c) Member September 14, 2005 Yesterday evening I was invited to run on a team in the Akron Marathon on October 1! I'm so amazingly excited! We're not in competition to win, just to complete. I'll be doing a 10k leg. THREE WEEKs! I just ran 6 miles in 56:26. The 10K equates to 6.2 miles. I'd love to do it in under 54 minutes! At any rate, this comes at a great time for me! Incredible motivation to not only train, but eat right, etc. Turn up the Rocky soundtrack! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Insert theme for "Chariots of Fire" here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 15, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 15, 2005 Tonight's Run: 7:11 7:26 8:20 8:46 8:28 8:12 48:23 The 3rd and 4th mile uphills are brutal on me. My 10k leg of the marathon is pretty much all downhill: Check the elevation chart. I'll be running the 9.3 to 15.5 mile section...so I would hope that a time well under 48:00 will be possible. Heck, I still have 2 weeks to train. I'm quietly going to seek a time under 46:00, given the fact that I'm running an up and down practice course and my leg is almost all downhill......shhhhhh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty September 21, 2005 Author Share Fatty GC Founder September 21, 2005 I DID IT! 6 miles 7:14 7:34 8:44 8:15 7:46 7:59 47:32 Over the weekend I did my 6 and then ran another uphill 1.6 directly after for 7.6 miles (need to increase stamina for power in my finish)....lifted Sunday night, then rested a complete day (went to sleep WAY early last night).....all leading up to tonight's run on a nice, cool evening. Felt great. Busted my goal of 48 minutes...busted my previous record of 48:23 by 51 seconds. Didn't go the extra couple miles after....but will run 8 miles on Thursday and Saturday.....erm, golf outing saturday...check that......unless I do it prior...erm, ok, scratch Saturday.....so Thursday and Sunday I'll run my 8 miles....6 on Tuesday....then an easy 4 on Friday.....then Saturday is the big day! Woo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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