Every winter I get real dry skin, and my feet tend to get cracks on the bottom.  Real painful to walk and run on.  I used to take off time to let them heal when I was more of a newbie....but now, I really can't do that.  I have a 13.1 I am about to begin training for and need a quick fix to keep me on the road.  Any recommendations on ointments or slaves that work?

Thanks

Greg

I'm pretty new to the running scene, and I really want to get myself into shape. I wouldn't call myself chubby, but I know that after years of playing sports and some regular weight training i just need to lose those last 10 - 15 lbs to get the 6 pack I've always wanted! But I always have problems following through on workout plans. I know that running, as part of a diverse exercise plan, will get me on the path to achieving my goals; that's why I've decided to join the community. I'm just afraid that this time I'll once again give up on myself 3 weeks into a program.

I'm very gung-ho at the beginning but it peters off towards the 3rd to 4th week into my old habits.  Any tips on keeping the interest and motivation up?

peace

momobono

I just signed up to do the full marathon in OC on 5/02/09.

 Any tips from vets out there on transitioning from the 1/2 to the full? I'm exciting, but a little scared!!

Thanks!

I'm now 4 weeks into the 6 week training programme, however I'm experiencing pain in the outside of my mid to upper right calf.The pain doesn't really bother me when I am running as it is quiet mild, unless I'm running sharpely up or downhill. However during everyday activities like standing up from a seated position, climbing stairs, or getting out of the car I get a sharp pain donw my calf. When I elevate my leg for a while, and down the same activities they don't hurt initially, but if I stand for a while they hurt again. I'm going to give myself some of rest for a few days and see what happens.

 I was wondering if anyone has experienced these kind of symptoms, as when I search on the web for information on calf pain, all I get is information on shin splints, and calf strains in the lower calf.

 Thanks

I'm just wondering if this is normal part of the anxiety of running a marathon or is there something I can do this weekend to help me chill out with all my negativity?

 Thanks for your feedback!

I'd love to hear from anyone with experience on high-mile racing!

 Randy 

I'd love to hear from anyone with experience on high-mile racing!

 Randy 

I'd love to hear from anyone with experience on high-mile racing!

 Randy 

Thanks in advance,

Matthew

I am in training for a half-marathon in october.  I ran one in may where I did a 1:54:45.  I am hoping to get my time down around 1:50.  I have been doing both tempo runs and intervals to increase my speed.  However, when I do these speed workouts, I always end up going roughly 30-40 seconds faster than the suggested paces for these workouts.  I dont feel horrible or in pain or completely out of breath when I do this.  So I am wondering if I should just keep doing what I am doing as long as I feel okay or should I try to slow down to reduce risk of injury?  I also then wonder that if I am able to run faster, is my goal to slow, should I try to make my goal faster to correlate to my speed workouts?  If this is the case, then I am on track to do less than 1:45 and that seems really fast.   

 I generally have been a runner since 1998.  I ran a full marathon in 2003, and suffered alot of burn-out from the training. Since then, I ran alot of 10K's and 5K's....

However, this past winter, I trained for a half marathon, and ran my half marathon last weekend in Louisville, and am now at the point that I don't want to lose what I gained through my winter training....

 What are recommendations for post half-marathon?  I ran my race on Saturday, Monday I ran a mile and a half to get some lactic acid out, and last night I ran 5 miles, and by the end, my legs felt very heavy...

Does anyone have a post half marathon schedule?  I want to run another Half...How do I continue my training for that, etc...

Thanks for any advice!

Mary

I was wondering is there anyway anyone knows of to avoid blisters?  I've had running trainers fitted and use anti blister running socks! and have also tried mole skin I tend to do 2-3 10 K a week. 

I find with road running the blisters tend to not be too bad (Although they happen) but the cross country runs i'm finding blisters are appearing on my large toe and oddly enough right on the arch of my foot.  These tend to be about the size of a 50p piece and can be very sore. 

 I've read many articles on how to treat blisters once they occur but i must admit i tend to use a needle to drain the blister and depending on the soreness and size i use a blister plaster.

 Can anyone give me any advice or tips on how to avoid further blisters.  I have heard of vaseline but this just seems extremely messy to me!

Let me explain, when I sit down and do the hurdle hamstring stretch on my left leg I feel a poping sound near my hip.  It is not the typical poping sound that comes from popping your back or your knuckles.  Further more this feels like it is coming from the tendon/ligament (i dont know which) that is holding the back of my leg muscels (upper hamstring area) to my buttocks. 

 The area is quite sore and has been for about 3 wks.  I have reduced my mileage the last two weeks hoping that if I stretched it more that it would work its self out.  This week I have stopped running all together because the pain on my Monday run was too great.  I am still stretching to try to keep it loose but it is still really sore and pops the first time I try to stretch that area. 

 Tracy