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Welcome to 2013! So what are your goals for this year? Once I can kick this virus, I'll be planning my year but my initial thoughts are:

- 750 miles
- Injury Free
- 2 marathons
- Get back...

Just be careful on the roads at that time - make sure to have a headlamp and reflective gear.

I run outdoors when I can in the winter. The key is dressing in layers with zippers so you can adjust as needed along the way. Also here in Chicago, it's critical to have a windproof jacket. ...

Nice job D3D

I am just coming off my last race of the year which ended up being my slowest HM ever but with good reason. I had hooked up with the 2:20 pace group and was cruising along fine for...

Congrats on finishing your first 50. Many of my friends are getting into those types of races now. The 50 miler scares me. I know mentally I could finish a 50K, but the 50 miler seems out of my...

Wow - how did you injure it?

Looks like my next goal is to beat Katie Holmes! :-)

My first marathon was 5:42 - I'm looking to go in the 5:20 range this next time.

What's your goal?

I have one more race for the year - HM in the burbs of Chicago on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I'm gunning for 2:20 (haven't ran one that fast since last May when I...

First off, thank you for your service.

What group were you part of? My nephew is just about to discharge (medically)101st airborne, 3rd brigade.

What type of pain do you get? Shorter quick strides are definitely good and can ease a lot of pains. I went to that for shin splints.

Stick around ama - We don't discriminate. :-)

As for your goals, it's a good goal. I mentioned somewhere else in this thread, that you'll need to increase your endurance to get there. Being...

Here in Chicago, it's the same thing for most big races. The Marathon is based on projected finish time. The only race locally that does it based on actual ability is the Shamrock Shuffle where...

Yeah, that happens always in bigger races. Since most races corrals are based on proposed finish time you spend miles ducking in and out, wasting energy trying to get to your pace. 1:21 is still...

Anyone racing this weekend? I'm getting a nice easy long in - weather looks perfect here in Chicago!

What is your goal pace? You shouldn't be looking to do long workouts at goal pace.

Thanks - never hit that point and looking for number 2. :-) The worst thought was 'I got 10 more of these to go (as I hit mile marker 16)' I also had the 'get this **** over with' when my knee...

Increase your mileage. Not sure how much you are doing but the more you run, the faster you get.

Keystone - I hope it's better. My experience with feet is like yours, if it was broke, you'd know it. It's probably a real bad sprain. As for the runs, make sure you let it heal and don't rush...

11 hours from now I should be crossing the start line in Chicago. Have a great Sunday
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Well, I'm back after a long hiatus....Chicago is in my sights. Only 13 days away. Did my 20 last weekend at the Fox Valley Marathon Final 20. Was happy with the time 4:21 and felt great...