[PhDGirl]

Originally Posted by rahma

And as for shoes, I'd go to a running specialty store before I'd go to a New Balance store. There might be another brand that would work better than New Balance, and at a good running store, you'd have access to all the brands.

Yeah, I agree with this. New Balance makes good shoes, but everyone is different and there are a bunch of brands out there. Plus, people generally need a specific type of shoe (motion control etc) so then you can try that type of shoe in different brands.

How's your training for the half going? Mine is coming soon

[rahma]

The half has been delayed until the fall cuz I got lazy and quit the gym in the dead of winter. It's probably not possible with Ramadan right smack dab in the middle of fall That means it's probably going to be next spring

inshaAllah yours will go well. Don't forget to post a race report

[PhDGirl]

Yeah, I understand. I prefer to do long runs outside rather than on the treadmill, so I'm not really as prepared as I should be (because of weather and all). The longest I've done is 10 miles, and I really struggled with it. It was really cold that day, so maybe that was part of it. I'm hoping the whole race atmosphere helps me make it through - especially since headphones aren't allowed

[sally]

the no headphones rule blows. good luck PhDgirl i tooootally understand weather issues. i have to have this perfect weather to be able to run without stressing..or else i suck miserably.

if im on a treadmill theres no way i can be under or near a fan or the AC vent..or i lose my breath.

crazy stuff. i wonder how marathoners do it.

[rahma]

I've noticed a few races out there that don't have no headphone rules. I'll definately be signing up for one of those inshaAllah.

Something that might help you pass the time though - dhikr. One time my ipod ran out of batteries at the beginning of an hour run. I actually found that doing dhikr in a rhythmic way kept me on pace and not bored out of my skull.

[PhDGirl]

I think the no headphones thing will be for any race that's a qualifier for the Boston Marathon because it's a USATF regulation. I'm not at all interested in qualifying for elite runner status or anything though! Thanks for the dhikr suggestion though - I will try that. I was also thinking of joining a pace group (the race is having them) so that I don't start out too fast and lose energy at the end. I'll see how it is at the race expo.

[sally]

running as a sport is virtually non existant amongst south asians..at least india/pakistan..

and kenyans are the fastest runners in the world

i wonder if there were more studies done on south asian runners and running, what we'd find out about our limitations or lack thereof

[Jamroll]

Originally Posted by sally

running as a sport is virtually non existant amongst south asians..at least india/pakistan..

and kenyans are the fastest runners in the world

i wonder if there were more studies done on south asian runners and running, what we'd find out about our limitations or lack thereof

Mom: Coach beat kid marathon runner - South and Central Asia - MSNBC.com

[sally]

Originally Posted by Jamroll

Mom: Coach beat kid marathon runner - South and Central Asia - MSNBC.com

DANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG. masha'Allah

[bravotwozero]

Originally Posted by Jamroll

Mom: Coach beat kid marathon runner - South and Central Asia - MSNBC.com

That is sick and disgusting. It's also probably not a good idea for a child that young to be partaking in extremely rigorous physical activity, since it could affect his development.

[sally]

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

That is sick and disgusting. It's also probably not a good idea for a child that young to be partaking in extremely rigorous physical activity, since it could affect his development.

ok this is true. i want to clarify why i said masha'Allah..cuz the kid seemed so strong..not because it's right

astaghfirullah @ child abuse

[sally]

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

I think the no headphones thing will be for any race that's a qualifier for the Boston Marathon because it's a USATF regulation. I'm not at all interested in qualifying for elite runner status or anything though! Thanks for the dhikr suggestion though - I will try that. I was also thinking of joining a pace group (the race is having them) so that I don't start out too fast and lose energy at the end. I'll see how it is at the race expo.

OMG I WAS JUST LOOKING UP MY REGISTERATION EMAIL AND MY RUN IS CONDUCTED UNDER USATF RULES

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH headphones are NOT allowed. and i did NOT know this

i am screwed. i cannot run without my music.

but it's too late to panic or think about backing out..im just gonna do it and hopefully be distracted by the sights/people etc.

[AM415]

Originally Posted by sally

OMG I WAS JUST LOOKING UP MY REGISTERATION EMAIL AND MY RUN IS CONDUCTED UNDER USATF RULES

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH headphones are NOT allowed. and i did NOT know this

i am screwed. i cannot run without my music.

but it's too late to panic or think about backing out..im just gonna do it and hopefully be distracted by the sights/people etc.

Music is Haraam....

Anyways, I haven't ran for months. And my 5k time gets slower every year

[PhDGirl]

So yeah, I'm going to the race expo tomorrow to pick up my bib and chip. I think there are going to be a bunch of vendors there, so it should be cool to see all of the running gear.

[sally]

Originally Posted by AM415

Music is Haraam....

yes it is

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

So yeah, I'm going to the race expo tomorrow to pick up my bib and chip. I think there are going to be a bunch of vendors there, so it should be cool to see all of the running gear.

im going today!!!

when are you running? date?

this saturday for me

i am soooo dizzyingly excited, if that's possible.

we have this whole team of people and stuffffffffffff. 30,000 ppl just running. other people cheering along the sidelines. live bands. FUN!