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@pgardner31 Thank you so much!! :)

@corinth1623 Thank you! You too! :)

@othnielpraise Wow!! Congrats on making it this far and best of luck in your marathon!! Do you mind sharing your schedule? I am interested in hearing how you incorporated multiple recovery days after your long runs!

@jingleheimer Congrats on hitting your goal! That's so encouraging to hear :) I am with you - I have tried run/walk programs so many times but could never actually meaningfully increase my distance. For me it was a lot harder to get into a steady running pace when I was switching between...

@willsrib Thanks for the recommendation!! And yes! We bounce between the Burke-Gilman trail, Lake Washington boulevard (from Leschi to Seward Park), and West Seattle! I live in Belltown, so my regular short runs are usually in Myrtle Edwards park! Also, Cap Hill is so lovely, but I definitely do...

@walknlight Thank you! This is super good advice! Can you give more details on how you experimented with pre/intra workout nutrition during training? When did you start having water/gels/food on your long runs?

@dawn16 Thank you! This is so great! Honestly writing this post helped me realize how far those goal posts have moved for me over the past 9 weeks!

@dawn16 Thanks so much!!! Also, I love your user name ;)

@theodiskaz Thank you! :) Good luck on your MCAT!

@treythan123 Here are my favorite routes! For the most part these have dedicated running paths/side walks, are free of interruptions (intersection, bridges, stairs, etc.), are flat, can be easily adjusted for length & have gorgeous views: Burke Gillman Trail - I start near Magnuson Park & run...

@dawn16 Oh wow that’s amazing! :) I’m glad you’re having a good experience so far! I love the idea of giving yourself permission to walk! It takes a lot of pressure off the long runs!

@dawn16 thank you so much! I am so amazed that you are able to train for a marathon in 12 weeks! that sounds so intense!

@shingler7992 That's so impressive!!

@oilpaintermom Thanks for your consideration, and I’ll keep that in mind! Out of curiosity, have you read through Hal Higdon’s program or book on Marathon training? I ask because (1) this plan is specifically designed for novices and (2)most of his plans include only 4 days/ week of running.

@dawn16 Oh wow! Thanks so much for sharing, and congratulations on completing the half marathon! I’ll check that out for sure, and make sure to pay attention to my body.

@hiyall I have never gone trail running! How did you get into it?

I am halfway through Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 Marathon Training Program. The training program consists of 4 weekly runs: 1 long run, 2 short runs, and 1 mid-week long-ish run. I started the training the week of April 27th. Although I was pretty fit, I did not have much running experience when I...