Helen asks…
Does anyone Know of a good Running Coach in Austin Texas?
I'm looking for a professional who will train a team for a marathon! any help?
admin answers:
This is the best in Austin, from what my friend tells me, she's been going to him for a while now:
http://bit.ly/173KrE
Susan asks…
where do the trains run in Austin?
admin answers:
A lot of places. Look at http://bit.ly/u5z7bi austin
Mandy asks…
Running a marathon - foot discomfort and advice?
I've been training for a marathon that is two weeks from now. I've run 35-40 miles/week for several years now (pain free), and I ran 21 miles (3h05m) last weekend without any muscle pain, and I didn't hit "the wall". However, my right heel is sore (much more so today than it was yesterday or the day before). I'm wondering how best to handle this and what I should do in the last few weeks to prepare myself...the marathon is in Austin, which has a reputation for being "hilly".
admin answers:
There are 2 questions there.
The heel...good news you finished your last long run. For a bruised heel besides icing, which is obvious, I'm guessing a few days rest only. Just 2 weeks to the race. Swimming as a cross training or water running would be ok.
Now the hills? Did you train hills or not? If not it's late..but here's a short workout.
On a treadmill, go to 5% gradient....go 20 mins like this, slow 6-7 min/kms...if you got in 3 runs like that...you will feel amazing running on flat ground. Don't lessen the gradient for 20 mins...slow the speed if necessary.
Thomas asks…
Training for a marathon in 6 weeks?
I originally planned on doing the 4 month training, but I really would like to attempt the Austin marathon in mid-Feb. I've been running 5 miles/day with 10 mile runs on the weekend with 1 or 2 days off for a few weeks now. Last Sunday I ran 18 and was sore, but generally felt ok. I am going to attempt 18 again this weekend, and I'll still have 3 weeks before the marathon (February 14th). Luckily I feel fine, no shin splints, and no aches or pains of any kind. Do you think I have what it takes to run the Marathon after only 6 weeks of serious training, or is this a recipe for disaster?
Thanks for your answer! I'd like to finish under 4:30 but really I just want to finish. One of those life goals that I just want to check off my list!
admin answers:
Most marathon training plans suggest an 18 mile run a few weeks before the marathon - which you have done. Well done. This gives me a clue to your fitness and determination - 18 miles and I think you can do the marathon.
Try another 18 mile this weekend then drop the miles for the 3 weekends before the marathon (10 the weekend before, 14 the weekend before that) and this lets your body recover while keeping your fitness.
Finishing is a good goal..... 4 hours is a challenge (OK might not be able to do it this year but why not!).
The week before the marathon take it easy, if you must run run early in the week for about 6 miles and then rest and let your energy reserves fill up. 2 nights before chill out completly and sleep well. Night before you might not sleep well - excited! - but that's OK, don't drink too much the night before (beer I mean - water is good to drink) and have fun. Try to find someone else running your speed and go round with them, chat if you can
Donna asks…
Is there a train that runs from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon?
Looking to go to the Grand Canyon from Austin Texas. I thought of driving to Phoenix and then taking a train to break up the travel a bit.
admin answers:
NO... THERE IS A TRAIN (AMTRAK) THAT RUNS THROUGH WILLIAMS WHERE YOU CAN CATCH A TRAIN (GRAND CANYON RAILWAY) TO THE CANYON. THEY OFFER GREAT RIDE
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