freebird 0 #1 November 5, 2002 Anyone want to be in a 4 mile marathon race with me in Houston Jan. 19? Its gonna be alot of fun.www.hphoustonmarathon.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 November 5, 2002 I would but the jog from Atlanta would wear me out before I got there..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 November 5, 2002 Freebird, I will if you'll buy my plane tickets. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #4 November 5, 2002 It's so tempting...anything to get out of the midwest in January. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trilete312 0 #5 November 5, 2002 A 4 mile marathon?? I thought everthing was bigger in Texas not smaller Is this a team Marathon or just a 4 mile race? On a separate point the NYC Marathon was last weekend and the winner did it in around 2 hours and 7 minutes. That works out to be about 4 minutes and 50 seconds a mile for 26.2 miles. Talk about amazing. ----------- Ready, Set, Gooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #6 November 5, 2002 If it is a 4 mile race - I would be happy to run with you.......that is if my foot has healed from the surgery I am having on Dec. 6th......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #7 November 5, 2002 around 2 hours and 7 minutes. That works out to be about 4 minutes and 50 seconds a mile for 26.2 miles. Talk about amazing. *** That rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #8 November 5, 2002 I guess you and your doc would have to decide if its ok. Wouldn't want to do any harm to it.The marathon is Jan. 19. Anyway thanks for the offer to try and go with me.My hubby can not do it, he said even if he was not sick that he hates running anywayI can go solo if I have too and meet some new people, I think there are a bunch of people from Greece to be there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #9 November 5, 2002 A marathon is 26.2 miles. (This is the only topic here that I have any expertise on, so just trust me) Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #10 November 5, 2002 hey count me in... i've been slowly building back up since i injured my knee. 2 miles is no sweat again, but still being careful. i think by january i'll be up for a 4 miler (just for old airborne school memories ) _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 November 5, 2002 have you run one? i never could, 12 miles is about the point i'm completly bored with running and need to do something else. i could see like hiking 26.2 miles if the scenery was cool but i just can keep running that long without a really good reason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #12 November 5, 2002 Cool - you can hobble with me the last two miles...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 November 5, 2002 do you know why they chose 26.2 miles for the marathon? 4 miles would be great to do but im in vegas.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #14 November 5, 2002 Quote A marathon is 26.2 miles. Where does the distance come from and why call it a marathon (yes, I know the answer -insert smug look here)? -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastmartin2002 0 #15 November 5, 2002 because 26.2 miles is a long damn ways! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trilete312 0 #16 November 5, 2002 Quote i never could, 12 miles is about the point i'm completly bored with running and need to do something else Never say never!!! If you can do 12, with just some work and a good training partner you can do a marathon. My biggest problem with a marathon is getting enough calories to sustain myself during the ~4 hours of running. I hit the wall so hard I had a running argument with myself over how long the race was. I couldn't remember if it was 26.2 or 22.6... the really scarey thing was that I was still arguing with myself at mile 25. It's amazing how something like that can really zap your mind as well as your body.----------- Ready, Set, Gooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #17 November 5, 2002 I've done 3, but never really trained seriously...I just kind of showed up and ran. I've got good endurance. I love to run but I also get bored on long runs which is why I never get into a serious marathon distance training program. Triathlon is fun too, the run is a whole different game when you've already gone swimming and biking. GOOD PAIN! Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #18 November 5, 2002 QuoteI've done 3, but never really trained seriously...I just kind of showed up and ran. and Triathlons? wow. i can run for several hours playing soccer, but just running always seemed to annoy me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #19 November 5, 2002 I've walked 3 marathons. Anyone think walking one is not as impressive as running? They took me anywhere from 7 to 7 1/2 hours to complete! Try walking non-stop for that long! I really envy the runners who are home taking showers before I've even hit the halfway mark! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #20 November 5, 2002 that sounds like fun. i wanna do it.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #21 November 5, 2002 I like runner's bodies, a marathon is a 3+ hour chance to get to guy-gaze...I LOVE BONY HIPS! Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keskeie 0 #22 November 5, 2002 Yes, I know (forget some of the details), and I'll tell, I hope I'm not not supposed to: Because a messenger (his name was Marathon? or he was running to a city called Marathon)....anyways, ran the whole way to warn a city that there was a surprise attack coming. He fell down dead after the 26.2 miles he had just run to warn them, but the city was able to defend itself. We were never feeling bored because we were never being boring. -Zelda Fitzgerald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #23 November 6, 2002 Ahh it would be fun but i'm thinking i need to put a hold on the traveling for a bit after Eloy! Right now i'm getting ready for a 5.3 bizarre sort of cross country/obstacle run the weekend before thanksgiving. Just doing laps around a nearby lake on rainly days to get used to crappy terrain! check it out here to read about the obstacles... http://www.fitnesssports.com/November_races/LivHistFarms/lhf_index.html moo!b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #24 November 6, 2002 about the point i'm completly bored *** Try ear phones. I do not think you can wear them for an actual marathon, but it helps if your alone to listen to some music.I like to run listening to Enya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reprobate 0 #25 November 6, 2002 Count me in. If I'm in, that is. I run a lot, Hermann & Memorial. Bike a lot too since I boggered up my knee. My knee held together for 5k last week and I'm working back up.Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
