tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post3234854213114005752..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Marathon Envy?Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-37804505797086517012009-11-19T15:41:57.712-05:002009-11-19T15:41:57.712-05:00Oh Crabby. You crack me up to no end. And I'm ...Oh Crabby. You crack me up to no end. And I'm happy to report that now (I wrote that post a couple weeks ago even though it just went live on Monday), I'm not weighing myself, but me and others have noticed the changes in my body. Stronger, more muscular legs, a leaner upper body and my boots are falling off of my calves! I never thought I'd have THAT problem. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985152906442560096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-46781016185572257042009-11-19T13:48:13.417-05:002009-11-19T13:48:13.417-05:00Azusmom just kicked off a fascinating topic! I'...Azusmom just kicked off a fascinating topic! I'm not a Mom - can we hear from any Moms who've run marathons how they would compare the 2 experiences?<br />For my part, I would like to disagree with the notion that "a marathon is run in significantly less time". To train for 26.2 miles involves commitment, pain, lost sleep, discomfort and lifestyle sacrifice for at least a six month period. Anyone who thinks a marathon is "run" in 4-5 hours on race day, rather than in the hundreds of hours training leading up to it, is mistaken.Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38114018977985172122009-11-19T12:32:56.315-05:002009-11-19T12:32:56.315-05:00OK, just want to chime back in with a thought: whe...OK, just want to chime back in with a thought: when women give birth, it's looked on as not that big of an accomplishment, followed by "OMG, you had that baby, like 3 MONTHS ago, why haven't you lost all the weight yet?"<br />Labor and delivery normally takes hours, and involves a great deal of pain. A marathon is run in significantly less time and, while painful, is not as painful as pushing a 7 pound person out of a 10 centimeter opening.<br />And yet we admire marathoners more than moms. Interesting.azusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833120044345423052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-84807019528008390732009-11-19T08:39:20.142-05:002009-11-19T08:39:20.142-05:00I get those creeping "why not" feelings ...I get those creeping "why not" feelings about marathons and such from time to time. So I do one or two 10K runs each year to remind myself that I hate running and don't want to put in the training. :)Amberhttp://eatdinkbemerry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10665734451411181632009-11-19T05:25:03.012-05:002009-11-19T05:25:03.012-05:00Like you I used to think a marathon would be somet...Like you I used to think a marathon would be something I "should" do sometime. But that voice is getting quieter. I am quite happy with 5k and thinking that maybe one day I'll bump it up to 10k- or perhaps notJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-14563176567832715552009-11-19T05:21:45.086-05:002009-11-19T05:21:45.086-05:00I love your angle on fitness and marathons in part...I love your angle on fitness and marathons in particular- none of the runners in the picture look like their having fun!<br /><br />There must be more fun ways of exercising this hard!Free exercisehttp://www.squidoo.com/Free-exercisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-7653206260798954482009-11-19T00:47:27.574-05:002009-11-19T00:47:27.574-05:00The most amazing thing was crossing the finish lin...The most amazing thing was crossing the finish line of a half-marathon. I always dabbled in running, and wanted to do a full-marathon...until I trained for a half. Nothankyou. Doing a half is a good distance, and I have no desire to do a full now. <br />I also did not lose a single pound during the 4 1/2 months of training. <br />I do have arthritis though, and oddly enough it is MORE manageable if I run consistently. <br />I haven't ever done a 5K or 10K, because I'm slow and I feel there is more pressure for speed, whereas a half-marathon is pretty much "You finished? That's awesome!"<br />And it is awesome, but not for everyone...like yoga, which bores me, but some folks love it, and that's great for them.Heather Griffith Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640170791000157111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-6039552834313104892009-11-18T23:06:48.999-05:002009-11-18T23:06:48.999-05:00No way, no how, huh-uh, never, ain't gonna hap...No way, no how, huh-uh, never, ain't gonna happen, no thanks, and ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR D*MN MIND? <br /><br />I like running. Someday I'd like to be someone who loves running, and I don't think it's unlikely. But I think if I ever ran a 1/2, that'd be good enough for me.Marstehttp://www.takeupyourbedandwalk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36710033532867417502009-11-18T22:39:18.180-05:002009-11-18T22:39:18.180-05:00Every once in a while, I will feel like I should t...Every once in a while, I will feel like I should train for a marathon...I've been running for 6 years now. But then I will do a half marathon and think that there is NO WAY I could do that twice in a row! <br /><br />The craziest endurance event I've done is an Olympic distance triathlon...the one i did was 1 mile swim, 28 mile bike, 10k run. It took me over 3 hours, but I felt great afterwards. I think triathlons are easier on your body than marathons b/c they are mostly low impact (the bike makes up the bulk of it), and you get to change up the muscle groups you do with each leg of the race.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152847700492809813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-9179731602891007802009-11-18T22:06:58.777-05:002009-11-18T22:06:58.777-05:00I have only been running for the past couple of mo...I have only been running for the past couple of months so I am definately nowhere near thinking about a marathon. My initial goal was a 5K and no more. Now that I have one of those under my belt I have my eye on a 10K in January. And once again I say-"nothing longer than that", but I guess that's the usual pattern to build up to longer and longer races. Guess I'll have to keep you posted. :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-23238812508313356912009-11-18T21:30:49.414-05:002009-11-18T21:30:49.414-05:00Crabby-
A lot of 5K and 10Ks are now letting walk...Crabby-<br /><br />A lot of 5K and 10Ks are now letting walkers in on the fun if it's not considered a "race". I walked in a 5K for Autism in May and it was great! I felt really proud of myself afterward, even finishing in less than 1 hour (ok 58 minutes). That's a good option too for people who are thinking about running races. Start slow. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106892123424456579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-71796267588952960002009-11-18T20:56:17.229-05:002009-11-18T20:56:17.229-05:00i've done 5ks, 4milers and sprint tris. within...i've done 5ks, 4milers and sprint tris. within the next year, i'm planning on moving to olympic triathlons, 5milers and a half-marathon.<br /><br />in two years? half-ironman.<br /><br />in a few years? full marathon AND a full ironman.<br /><br />crazy? probably. going to be a hell of a lot of pain and misery? no doubt. but i'm looking forward to the ride.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808070327493365276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41654847398796526022009-11-18T20:32:12.631-05:002009-11-18T20:32:12.631-05:00I would like to run a 5K in the next year (that pr...I would like to run a 5K in the next year (that probably involves some training...I should get on it) but have no desire to run a marathon - sorry, but that's just too much work for this lazybones!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-15195381113773411742009-11-18T20:08:20.718-05:002009-11-18T20:08:20.718-05:00hahahah! yet another post where i was laughing all...hahahah! yet another post where i was laughing all the way through.<br /><br />sigh.<br /><br />i have the voice. it's bugging me. the furthest i've gotten is the 1/2 marathon and i had thrown in the towel before jumping into the world of triathlons, but now i'm hearing the voice again and i wish it would just shut.up.already! <br /><br /><br />i'm pretty sure i will do one, because i am addicted to reaching finish liney type goals and i can get quite obsessive if there's something looming out there that i havent' tackled yet.<br /><br />but i'm taking my time on that one.Christie O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16119774914469200174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-75528563936340150872009-11-18T19:39:03.395-05:002009-11-18T19:39:03.395-05:00Here's a description of my first (and only)rac...Here's a description of my first (and only)race:<br /><br />"Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Evans." <br /><br />But I still feel like a marathon belongs on my Bucket List. I like your reasoning, though!<br /><br /> cammi99Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-17677227898065837392009-11-18T19:37:48.506-05:002009-11-18T19:37:48.506-05:00i just ran my 4th marathon last weekend. bottom l...i just ran my 4th marathon last weekend. bottom line for me is... i just LOVE to run. i love to run far. and i love to get faster. it's like a drug for me.whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740190416691718489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50220493626687688402009-11-18T19:25:31.922-05:002009-11-18T19:25:31.922-05:00If you follow a sound, reputable training program,...If you follow a sound, reputable training program, running 26 miles isn't that big a deal. You have to build up for it, but the body can adapt.<br /><br />I don't buy the "distance running makes you sick" nonsense. Yes, any sort of extreme physical endeavor weakens your immune system, but what's "extreme"?<br /><br />"Extreme" depends on your physical fitness. For ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, who has run as far as 350 miles at a stretch, a mere 26 is a stroll in the park. For me, though, 26 is the upper range of what I can do without compromising my immune system. (I've been running 16-20 every weekend for nine years, and I'm almost never sick.) For someone who doesn't run at all, my 20 mile run is as punishing as Karnazes' 350 would be for me.<br /><br />In other words, it's all relative, kind of like that study that said you'd have heart trouble if your thighs weren't at least 23.5 inches around. Really? My waist is 25, and I suspect I wouldn't be healthier with 23.5" thighs.<br /><br />It's relative, folks. And quite frankly, I think it's pretty cool that some of us want to do marathons and some don't. Individual variation is what makes us interesting.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-29106936645565010482009-11-18T19:08:21.147-05:002009-11-18T19:08:21.147-05:00Run? No thank you. This is making me remember, tho...Run? No thank you. This is making me remember, though, how pleasant the twelve-mile hike was, when I had spent most of the last year lying down most of the day, not even walking outside the house every day. I decided to go on this "hike to historic places and hear docents speak" with a friend of mine, and we took about six hours including the "standing around listening" parts. So now that I'm much healthier, and spend most of my day physically active, I'm wondering about walking twenty-six miles. Weren't you trying to discourage this?<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31123484053705037382009-11-18T17:28:20.028-05:002009-11-18T17:28:20.028-05:00Marathon - hah! Hubbie has been talking about it f...Marathon - hah! Hubbie has been talking about it for 8 years. And 8 years later, I have a hard-earned black belt in shotokan karate. (yeah, I'm a klutz so it took a while.) And my husband still hasn't done more than one 1/2 marathon. I say if you have bad knees, take up something that strengthens them. For me - that is karate.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246942966453307188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-51826758872618269052009-11-18T17:07:05.247-05:002009-11-18T17:07:05.247-05:00I am tempted, sometimes.
It has the allure of som...I am tempted, sometimes.<br /><br />It has the allure of something that would be really tough, but not totally impossible.<br /><br />But I hate crowds, for one thing. So if I did run a marathon, I think I'd just do the distance, not the race.<br /><br />So, we'll see.<br /><br />This is a far off future fantasy, though. Usually, I only run around 20 miles a week, and try to increase intensity, do some S.H.I.I.T., etc., rather than devote my life to distance.<br /><br />Also, distance running IS, as you pointed out, hard on the body.<br /><br />But something about doing long distance alone appeals to my psychology--the outdoors, my ragged breath, the rhythmic sound of my feet...<br /><br />Ah, yes, I AM a blabber-mouth today...thanks for asking!<br /><br />Anyway, great post!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503183987906575422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-75152060171125230872009-11-18T16:51:39.680-05:002009-11-18T16:51:39.680-05:00I always thought "hell no", but somehow,...I always thought "hell no", but somehow, 5k became 10k, which became a half, and whaddya know, here I am, registered for a March marathon and amazed & thrilled that my body can apparently do more now than it could aged 25.<br /><br />The training, or rather, the time needed for training, is my biggest hurdle. I'm pretty sure the 26 miles are perfectly do-able for those who put in the 100+ hours beforehand. For that reason, I suspect this will be the only full marathon that I do. <br /><br />I agree with Joanna's comment; the 13 mile distance is enough of a challenge without taking over your life. I'm pretty sure I'll revert to half marathons after March; that is, if my knees are intact!Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-40873402601134085102009-11-18T16:51:01.071-05:002009-11-18T16:51:01.071-05:00I have never had the slightest interest in running...I have never had the slightest interest in running a marathon. I have no interest in running either. I walk, I walk a lot, I even walk a long way but run no. I am injury adverse, and as I go I like to look around at stuff and see the world around me, and I'm getting nicely firmed up in the process. Some love running, and all the more power to them, but not this girl.<br /><br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-86638177706527464032009-11-18T16:32:45.599-05:002009-11-18T16:32:45.599-05:00No thank you. No way in h-e-double hockey sticks....No thank you. No way in h-e-double hockey sticks. I run because I have to (not many other fitness options in the sticks), not because I like it.<br /><br />I work, on the other hand, with a guy who loves his iron man competition, a gal who does 1/2 marathons all the time, and a guy who does ultra marathons. Idiots. All of 'em. :)<br /><br />(And the iron man guy has repeatedly told me the fastest course to divorce is to train for a major event like those.)bdaisshttp://prairietrails.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12679456818908117782009-11-18T16:13:48.494-05:002009-11-18T16:13:48.494-05:00Marathon? Iiiiiiiii'm thinking... no. Not just...Marathon? Iiiiiiiii'm thinking... no. Not just no, but HELL NO. 10K? Sure! Half? Eeh, maybe. Sprint tri? Hells yes. Olympic tri? Like to! <br /><br />26.2 miles on foot? EFF A BUNCH OF THAT.<br /><br />(word verification: "redness," I guess as in that of the sad remains of one's feet post-marathon)Chaobellhttp://www.chaobell.net/thickmcrunfastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-32472589887951085912009-11-18T15:50:50.309-05:002009-11-18T15:50:50.309-05:00There are so many other intense and awesome things...There are so many other intense and awesome things you can do besides run a marathon. I think marathoning is great, but I'll leave it to people who cry on training runs - for the joy of running. I raced this fall at the Head of the Charles, the largest regatta in the US. It was pure thrill to race to the finish line hearing the cheers of thousands and thousands of spectators. Race fore the love of racing, don't do it because you feel you have to prove something. <br />For those of you who want to run and have some FUN consider running a Ragnar Relay. I did it in 2008 and can't think of a better and more intense running experience e-v-e-r.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916027378269131860noreply@blogger.com