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By: Odd Meal – Carrots ‘N’ Cake

Odd Meal – Carrots ‘N’ Cake — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:58:01 +0000

[...] paired my white wine with a toasted Arnold Sandwich Thin with chunky peanut butter and raisins on top. What can I say, I am [...]

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:49:00 +0000

Some of these commentators are crazy! Skip the half-marathon in freezing-ass cold weather and stick to the gym for pete’s sake. Especially if you awful hip and back problems as you say. Running on hard pavement will not do you any good.

By: sara

sara — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:59:23 +0000

Tina – I have done the Hyannis run 3 years in a row as the relay…they do a relay so 4 people run b/w 5 and 7 miles each to make up the whole marathon course. Just a thought so you dont have to run quite so far…two of the 3 years I have done it the weather was ok, the 3rd year I couldnt feel my feet the whole way. but it’s such a fun day!

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:45:56 +0000

All,

Thanks for your training ideas and input. I’m still on the fence about the race, but perhaps I will look into some 1/2 marathon training programs.

BeeElle,

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By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:11:50 +0000

being in NC, i definitely PREFER winter to summer training! that said, i don’t know how i’d deal if the winter was like yours up in boston! we don’t have the snow and ice or frigid temps to contend with here. i think with the right gear though (insulated pants, good wicking jacket, layers, gloves) it would be doable, plus the treadmill IS your friend in inclement weather i have trained for both marathons and halfs using the treadmill as my primary training during the week and going out for long runs outside on weekends, and it’s worked fine! as for the timing, you do have enough time to train — look on the runner’s world website for some suggested training plans. i definitely think using a plan is the way to go, rather than free-styling. i particularly like their ‘ultimate’ plans. anyway, good luck!

By: Beth T

Beth T — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:10:55 +0000

Tina, what day is the race? If you have 12 weeks that would be plenty of time if you’re already hovering in the 6 – 7 mile range. A lot of beginner training programs only have you running three days per week – two short runs and one long.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:45:34 +0000

That’s cute how you made a little design in the muffins! Very creative.
Prunes are the best!

By: maya

maya — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:43:58 +0000

love your creations, expecially the pumkin butter chocloate sandwhich. i want to get TJ pumpkin butter looks really amazing. and props on the craetive design on your lovly muffuns, looks delish. and i love your blog, very inspiring.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:10:42 +0000

I just signed up for the Seattle Half Marathon which is the day after Thanksgiving, I live in Chicago so I’m used to the cold but I usually run inside, because the cold scares me….ahhh what did I get myself into? I did my first half in June but I almost fully trained on a treadmill and was fine, go for it- gotta love having goals to motivate you!!!

By: Amy C.

Amy C. — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:14:54 +0000

Almost forgot! That snack of yours and the pumpkin muffins look delicious! I’m loving the design on the top of the muffins.