Comments on: Getting Started http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started Slow and Steady Still Finishes the Race Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:37:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jen http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-884 Jen Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:25:43 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-884 Wow, I love it! You can I have a similar story. This is the first post I read, so I'm anxious to read more and see how your training is coming along. Congrats! :) Jen Wow, I love it! You can I have a similar story. This is the first post I read, so I’m anxious to read more and see how your training is coming along.

Congrats! :)
Jen

]]> By: Middalia http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-864 Middalia Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:36 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-864 Wendy, It sounds like you are making great progress. It took me a while to get faster. When I went from walk/run to just running I was probably going at a 12-13 min/mile. Build your mileage slowly about a 10% increase per week is what most of the experts recommend. Two things that really helped me get faster were interval training ( I would run 4 minutes fast and then 4 minutes slow) and running with someone a little faster than me. There are many running groups in our area, I've seen quite a few groups with strollers on the trail. As far as the 5K, I waited a while to do my first 5K race because I was scared (which was really silly), so my time is irrelevant. If you are running 12-13 minute miles without walking then you can probably expect to do just about the same on race day, probably a little faster. I would say you can definitely do a sub 40. For your first race I would recommend just doing your best and enjoying the experience, races are so much fun. And if you are doing the Race for the Cure at the Domain that is pretty flat course, so you should do great. Thank you so much for you kind comments and good luck to you!! Be patient and consistent and you will be amazed by how quickly your speed and endurance improve. Wendy,
It sounds like you are making great progress. It took me a while to get faster. When I went from walk/run to just running I was probably going at a 12-13 min/mile. Build your mileage slowly about a 10% increase per week is what most of the experts recommend. Two things that really helped me get faster were interval training ( I would run 4 minutes fast and then 4 minutes slow) and running with someone a little faster than me. There are many running groups in our area, I’ve seen quite a few groups with strollers on the trail. As far as the 5K, I waited a while to do my first 5K race because I was scared (which was really silly), so my time is irrelevant. If you are running 12-13 minute miles without walking then you can probably expect to do just about the same on race day, probably a little faster. I would say you can definitely do a sub 40. For your first race I would recommend just doing your best and enjoying the experience, races are so much fun. And if you are doing the Race for the Cure at the Domain that is pretty flat course, so you should do great. Thank you so much for you kind comments and good luck to you!! Be patient and consistent and you will be amazed by how quickly your speed and endurance improve.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-863 Wendy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-863 Middalia, I am so happy I stumbled upon your blog. I had done a search to find out how far the Williamson County Regional Park trail was and your blog popped up. I am a stay at home mom that has been jogging about 3 months now. I am so excited to be doing 3 miles continuously! Like yourself though my goals are growing. I will be doing the Race for the Cure in a couple of weeks. I had a couple of questions for you if you don't mind. I think it would help me b/c we seem to be at similar points starting out as far as not being able to run much at all when we began the journey. 1) How did you begin running instead of jogging? (Currently I can do 3 1/2-4 miles continuous, but I am very slow, like a 12-13 mile!) I run with a baby jogger many times. I notice that the hills around here definitely slow me down.... 2) What was your time frame as far as when you began to increase mileage and when you started to be concerned with speed? 3) What was your time at your first 5k? (I'm concerned I'll be lucky with 45 minutes, yikes!) I'm just trying to get an idea of some realistic expectations and really am inspired reading about your journey. Thanks so much for sharing- you rock! Wendy Middalia, I am so happy I stumbled upon your blog. I had done a search to find out how far the Williamson County Regional Park trail was and your blog popped up. I am a stay at home mom that has been jogging about 3 months now. I am so excited to be doing 3 miles continuously! Like yourself though my goals are growing. I will be doing the Race for the Cure in a couple of weeks. I had a couple of questions for you if you don’t mind. I think it would help me b/c we seem to be at similar points starting out as far as not being able to run much at all when we began the journey.
1) How did you begin running instead of jogging? (Currently I can do 3 1/2-4 miles continuous, but I am very slow, like a 12-13 mile!) I run with a baby jogger many times. I notice that the hills around here definitely slow me down….

2) What was your time frame as far as when you began to increase mileage and when you started to be concerned with speed?

3) What was your time at your first 5k? (I’m concerned I’ll be lucky with 45 minutes, yikes!)

I’m just trying to get an idea of some realistic expectations and really am inspired reading about your journey. Thanks so much for sharing- you rock!

Wendy

]]> By: Heather http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-830 Heather Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:34:42 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-830 Middalia you are inspiring =) I know that this was posted Jan. of this year... this is my 1st time reading this, Im trying 2 loose atleast 25 lbs, ive been trying 4 like 2 years now & i keep gaining =( after i saw your lastest pics in september of this year, You gave me the biggest boost =) I wish i noticed your websites sooner lol... Im soooo proud of you... you grew up 2 be a wonderful, inspiring, young woman.... Keep it up, im sure u will reach your goal =) Middalia you are inspiring =) I know that this was posted Jan. of this year… this is my 1st time reading this, Im trying 2 loose atleast 25 lbs, ive been trying 4 like 2 years now & i keep gaining =( after i saw your lastest pics in september of this year, You gave me the biggest boost =) I wish i noticed your websites sooner lol… Im soooo proud of you… you grew up 2 be a wonderful, inspiring, young woman…. Keep it up, im sure u will reach your goal =)

]]> By: sinead rider http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-704 sinead rider Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:38:34 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-704 just read this-so awesome. i have been running for about 13 years and have never ever gone past 6 miles. I am 40 years old and feel a change coming on!! I am determined to get past that mileage point! thanks for you honest wonderful insight into running. just read this-so awesome. i have been running for about 13 years and have never ever gone past 6 miles. I am 40 years old and feel a change coming on!! I am determined to get past that mileage point! thanks for you honest wonderful insight into running.

]]> By: Middalia http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-529 Middalia Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:50:47 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-529 @ Sweeter Good luck on your weight loss journey. It is so cliche but the best advice I can give is to eat healthier with smaller portions and move around a lot more :) You can do it. I look forward to hearing of your success @ Sweeter Good luck on your weight loss journey. It is so cliche but the best advice I can give is to eat healthier with smaller portions and move around a lot more :) You can do it. I look forward to hearing of your success

]]> By: Sweeter http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-519 Sweeter Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:50:15 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-519 What an inspiring story. I'm in the process of trying to lose 40 pounds myself so it's great to read about your success. What an inspiring story. I’m in the process of trying to lose 40 pounds myself so it’s great to read about your success.

]]> By: chris http://www.turtlescanrun.com/getting-started/comment-page-1#comment-257 chris Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:02:14 +0000 http://www.turtlescanrun.com/?p=3#comment-257 Middalia-congrats on your race today and what you've been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. It's nothing short of miraculous to me to go from not running to dropping 40 lbs and running as you do. I'm running my 5th marathon this year and I've lost about 15 pounds over the last four years but to drop 40 and make the progress you have-it's inspiring. Middalia-congrats on your race today and what you’ve been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. It’s nothing short of miraculous to me to go from not running to dropping 40 lbs and running as you do. I’m running my 5th marathon this year and I’ve lost about 15 pounds over the last four years but to drop 40 and make the progress you have-it’s inspiring.

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