2007 Dallas White Rock Marathon or bust

[Rickeydad]

(Well, actually if I don't make it there I still have the 2008 Austin Marathon to run.)

So here is the thread for those wanting to run the 2007 Dallas White Rock Marathon. I can't promise I'll make it, but if I do, I want to meet you there.

I officially started several weeks ago.
Week 1 - The road to Dallas White Rock started for me this week. I'm having to start from next to nothing so it was a short week. Just 17 miles.
Week 2 - 4.6, 0, 5, 0, 0, 7.7, 6.2, - 23.5
Week 3 - 5 hills, 2, 4 track, 0, 0, 8.5, 0 - 19.5
Week 4 - 5.5 hills, 0, 4 track, 0, 0, 0, 0 - 9.5 (weekend trip to Lake Charles)
Week 5 - 0, 0, 0, 1.5, 6.75, 0, 0 - 8.25 (weekend trip to SHV)
Week 6 - 5.5, 4.4 triple stroller, 0, 0, 6.5 triple stroller, 1 triple stroller, 3.1, - 20.5

I'd like a BQ out of this. I'd like to get up to 45-50 mpw, but at this rate it's not going to happen. Too many trips to Louisiana, too much work, too many kids.

[CorinthEagle]

I'm planning on running this race as well although my "official" training start won't be until mid July. I've been building my base up to a long run of 8-10 miles but just started battling Iliotial Band Syndrome. Ever had to deal with that? If so what did you do to get over it and how long did it take?

[Rickeydad]

I had it senior year in high school. I finished high school and quit running before I got over it. I haven't had it since I started running again.

In high school, they had me ice it a lot. It didn't seem to work, so maybe don't try that.

I've googled it before and there are stretches you can do. Also, I have a foam roller that I use every now and then to work out the kinks all over the place. There is a very good stretch you can do with the foam roller that I think works very well. The first few times you use it, you want to scream. But after a few days or a week, your legs adjust. If I can remember where I got it from, I'll let you know.

I ran the Congress Avenue Mile today here in Austin. Very fun race. I pushed the triple stroller in the family, stroller, and dog heat and did well. Wearing my Tech state and T cap, I finished 2nd and "represented". The winner pushed a single and broke six. I finished in 6:05. I'll probably run long tonight unless I decide to run a 5K in the morning.

Pics - http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...d=8KcuHDRw5Y-g

In slide show, go to pic 79. I'm pushing the triple on the left side.

[RXDAWG]

RD, that's still awesome pushing a triple! I did my first long run today in a while. Time to get back in the saddle. I just got through going 10 miles and it almost killed me. Struggled to a 8:24/mile average without any rest stops. Man, you can get out of shape FAST!!!

[Rickeydad]

Ran a 5K this morning with the single stroller (I have a fleet!). 21:49. I was happy with it. It's great to get out and race.

[Dawgbitten]

My legs are still sore from the barathon. I guess I was running harder than I thought. The beer must have dulled the pain.

Next year I need to figure out how to down a beer while breathing heavy. That really slowed me down.

[Rickeydad]

How much beer do you have to down at each stop?

[Dawgbitten]

one beer. I had seven total and I have no tolerance for alcohol these days.

[Dawgbitten]

rd, have you ran the WR? It is a really good race. Good luck with the BQ. Now that you have made your intentions public, the pressure is on! That is the best way to reach that goal.

[Dawgbitten]

eagle, I like to get a massage when my flares up which happens from time to time. Find a massuese that doesn't mind rubbing your butt. That butt muscle back there can get tight and put pressure on the IT band. Just find a good butt massuese and you will be okay.

[RXDAWG]

DB, you up for a marathon? I know you broke 4hr last time. What kind of goal will you have this time?

[CorinthEagle]

Thanks for the input guys. Between the rest and stretching it seems to be getting better but I'm not pushing anything yet. I just want this to pass so I can run the 5K at the Peach Festival in a few weeks.

[StrayDawg]

I hope this doesn't happen to any of you guys...

http://www.fox5vegas.com/sports/13356124/detail.html

Personally, I don't understand this "contraversy". If someone doesn't have enought sense to run on the track, then their time should not count, but that's just me.

[RXDAWG]

I actually had this happen to me. Was running a 10 mile trail run at Lake Claiborne and the flags in the trails got all messed up. There was a pair of 60 year old women that I passed 3 times and they finished before me! I wound up coming out on a trail in the middle of nowhere and found a paved road back to where I was supposed to enter the trail. I think I finished in 1 hour and 40 minutes!

[Dawgbitten]

If I do any marathon this year, it will be Memphis. I would like to raise money for the kids like you accomplished.

I got lost in heavy fog running a 10K once. The sad part about it was I had to stop and ask 2 different people how to get back to the Gilmer HS. Neither one knew even though they lived less than a half mile from the school! I was lost with a guy who used to live in Gilmer and he didn't even know. Gilmer is the size of Dubach and is home to the lowest average IQ population in Texas. I am quite certain that is a fact.

At last week's barathon, it was find the best route. I lost sight of who I was following through Audubon Park, but somehow found my way out of there.