Comments on: The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer Book http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/ You matter. Live like it. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-38722 Paul Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:33:12 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-38722 Amy, that's really awesome! Congrats on completing the marathon, and thank you for sharing your story. It's great to hear that way God was at work in your life through the training and running of the marathon. I do think most of us underestimate what God can do through us; running a marathon can reveal that in a remarkable way. Even if you never run another marathon, I hope this will encourage you to take on other challenges that are bigger than you think you're capable of. Amy, that’s really awesome! Congrats on completing the marathon, and thank you for sharing your story. It’s great to hear that way God was at work in your life through the training and running of the marathon. I do think most of us underestimate what God can do through us; running a marathon can reveal that in a remarkable way. Even if you never run another marathon, I hope this will encourage you to take on other challenges that are bigger than you think you’re capable of.

]]> By: Amy http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-38702 Amy Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:11:06 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-38702 I was just imagining months ago of how cool it would be to run a marathon. I never seriously considered the fact that I could actually ever do it! A friend gifted me a book (the Non-runners Marathon Trainer) and that was the gentle nudge that I needed to seriously look into the idea that maybe God wants me to try this. Lord knows I do not have the determination to do this! I did not have to come up with a game plan. The plan was given to me. When I wanted to deviate from the running schedule and try to hit a 20mile training run because I thought it would make me feel more confident God even took that opportunity away. I am truly amazed that Amy (I) ran a marathon. I had great runs and terrible runs. I remember thinking during one of my runs that I would rather be in childbirth. There were other runs where cardio was not an issue and I could talk the whole way. I have never reached that point of running in my life. I learned that my fear of pain and failure held me back from discovering how truly amazing and strong God has created the human body. I am amazed that He gave me one of those bodies! I took it one run at a time and believed that I would continue this adventure as far as He would take it. Injury being the only excuse to stop. He never gave me that out:) Yesterday I ran 26.2 miles and it was the most painful experience of my life. My feet felt like they were going to explode for the last 10 miles. I completed it without injury, chafing or even a blister! I can not walk today :) but I am healthy and celebrating the soreness in a sick sort of way. The pain is reminding me that this is not a dream. I actually finished! The banana hit the spot! I ran straight for so many miles. When I turned a corner in the last 2 miles my calves started to knot up but I kept running and it went away. I bet that banana helped. I did not eat the gummy bears that a sweet friend gave me as she ran beside me for a few min. I did not want to discard them because they kept me focused on her encouraging and motivating words. I had friends and family that inspired me to start my adventure, motivated and encouraged me during my adventure and friends/family at the race to see the end of my adventure! I thought I would run about a 12 min mile pace. I found the 5 hour pacer at the start of the race and kept thinking that if he did not pass me I was on track. He passed me at mile 20 and I knew I could not speed up to keep up with him. I finished in 5 hours, 14 min. and 30 sec. which averaged out to be exactly at 12.00 min mile pace! I am thrilled with the time. Honestly, I think running the marathon will be a once in a lifetime experience! I am not a runner but I am a marathoner! What an adventure and time of discovery! I learned so much. This is an edited email sent to my dear friend right after my race. She gave me the book, mailed me a running light so I could train at night, and showed up at my race to feed me with a banana, gummy bears and wonderful encouragement. The words I remember her saying " You are in the 2% of all humanity that can say "I am a marathoner!" I was just imagining months ago of how cool it would be to run a marathon. I never seriously considered the fact that I could actually ever do it! A friend gifted me a book (the Non-runners Marathon Trainer) and that was the gentle nudge that I needed to seriously look into the idea that maybe God wants me to try this. Lord knows I do not have the determination to do this! I did not have to come up with a game plan. The plan was given to me. When I wanted to deviate from the running schedule and try to hit a 20mile training run because I thought it would make me feel more confident God even took that opportunity away. I am truly amazed that Amy (I) ran a marathon. I had great runs and terrible runs. I remember thinking during one of my runs that I would rather be in childbirth. There were other runs where cardio was not an issue and I could talk the whole way. I have never reached that point of running in my life. I learned that my fear of pain and failure held me back from discovering how truly amazing and strong God has created the human body. I am amazed that He gave me one of those bodies! I took it one run at a time and believed that I would continue this adventure as far as He would take it. Injury being the only excuse to stop. He never gave me that out:) Yesterday I ran 26.2 miles and it was the most painful experience of my life. My feet felt like they were going to explode for the last 10 miles. I completed it without injury, chafing or even a blister! I can not walk today :) but I am healthy and celebrating the soreness in a sick sort of way. The pain is reminding me that this is not a dream. I actually finished! The banana hit the spot! I ran straight for so many miles. When I turned a corner in the last 2 miles my calves started to knot up but I kept running and it went away. I bet that banana helped. I did not eat the gummy bears that a sweet friend gave me as she ran beside me for a few min. I did not want to discard them because they kept me focused on her encouraging and motivating words. I had friends and family that inspired me to start my adventure, motivated and encouraged me during my adventure and friends/family at the race to see the end of my adventure! I thought I would run about a 12 min mile pace. I found the 5 hour pacer at the start of the race and kept thinking that if he did not pass me I was on track. He passed me at mile 20 and I knew I could not speed up to keep up with him. I finished in 5 hours, 14 min. and 30 sec. which averaged out to be exactly at 12.00 min mile pace! I am thrilled with the time. Honestly, I think running the marathon will be a once in a lifetime experience! I am not a runner but I am a marathoner! What an adventure and time of discovery! I learned so much.

This is an edited email sent to my dear friend right after my race. She gave me the book, mailed me a running light so I could train at night, and showed up at my race to feed me with a banana, gummy bears and wonderful encouragement. The words I remember her saying ” You are in the 2% of all humanity that can say “I am a marathoner!”

]]> By: RR http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-19305 RR Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:05:14 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-19305 Just got this book also and am working my way through the preliminary stuff. As a start, it's okay. It gives you the basics and encourages you to "trust" the system. Lots of important stuff (stretching, resting, food) is not emphasized as in other books, but for this book to have done its job, it just needs to motivate people to start and finish their first race. RR Just got this book also and am working my way through the preliminary stuff.

As a start, it’s okay. It gives you the basics and encourages you to “trust” the system.

Lots of important stuff (stretching, resting, food) is not emphasized as in other books, but for this book to have done its job, it just needs to motivate people to start and finish their first race.

RR

]]> By: Ashton Bishop http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 Ashton Bishop Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:49:46 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-2166 Dear LI, Hi, I became a marathoner in 1990 at age 17, without any coaching, but sheer motivation from watching a man win the Boston Marathon the previous year 1989. Life has been a blessing psychologically since this accomplishment, due to the fact that I sustained a head injury in '81, and now I hope to spread the word to other patients like myself what such an event can bring to them if they have the determination and good health. Finishing my last, ninth Rock n Roll marathon in San Diego in 2000 at age 27 should illustrate what a man I am. Having slept on a hill the previous night, but completing the course under my own drive to stay alive is something I still have a hard time comprehending how I did just that. Besides this was my 6th marathon off my seizure medication Tegratol Rx. I'll write you later when I have more time. For marathons entertain my brain like nothing else and I can't wait to get back in that kicking mode. There is a lot more to learn about me Good bye Ashton Bishop Dear LI,

Hi, I became a marathoner in 1990 at age 17, without any coaching, but sheer motivation from watching a man win the Boston Marathon the previous year 1989. Life has been a blessing psychologically since this accomplishment, due to the fact that I sustained a head injury in ’81, and now I hope to spread the word to other patients like myself what such an event can bring to them if they have the determination and good health. Finishing my last, ninth Rock n Roll marathon in San Diego in 2000 at age 27 should illustrate what a man I am. Having slept on a hill the previous night, but completing the course under my own drive to stay alive is something I still have a hard time comprehending how I did just that. Besides this was my 6th marathon off my seizure medication Tegratol Rx. I’ll write you later when I have more time. For marathons entertain my brain like nothing else and I can’t wait to get back in that kicking mode. There is a lot more to learn about me

Good bye Ashton Bishop

]]> By: Frank Banaga http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Frank Banaga Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:16:59 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-378 Hello Paul, I purchased this book in 2005 and it changed My entire life, I an now training for My marathon #5 and My running journey has just started. Hello Paul,
I purchased this book in 2005 and it changed My entire life, I an now training for My marathon #5 and My running journey has just started.

]]> By: Kate http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Kate Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:37:03 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-100 I got the book yesterday and started the preliminary training this morning (started at step #3). I'm not a runner but would love to "become" a runner by the time I'm 40. (Nov 2008). I'm very "goal driven" so I like the concept of the book - - small measured steps to achieve a goal. I'm aiming to the run the Nantucket / Hyannis MA race in March. I would love to do this journey with a cyber buddy - I got the book yesterday and started the preliminary training this morning (started at step #3).

I’m not a runner but would love to “become” a runner by the time I’m 40. (Nov 2008). I’m very “goal driven” so I like the concept of the book – - small measured steps to achieve a goal. I’m aiming to the run the Nantucket / Hyannis MA race in March. I would love to do this journey with a cyber buddy -

]]> By: Paul http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Paul Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:20:31 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-86 Hi Shelley, thanks for your comment. I wish you all the best with the training and running of the marathon. I hope you'll stop in periodically and let me know how it's going. Hi Shelley, thanks for your comment. I wish you all the best with the training and running of the marathon. I hope you’ll stop in periodically and let me know how it’s going.

]]> By: Shelley http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Shelley Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:31:34 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-85 Found your site while looking to see if there was a class offered in the central texas area. No luck on the class but that really doesn't matter as I am going to train by way of the book. I just started reading and will start prelim. training this Thursday. At the age of 16, while living in California, I alway envied those who ran the Los Angeles Maraton. My hair dresser just turned me on to this book after I saw all her ribbons for various marathons she had run. So, here it is...by my 40th birthday, I will run the Dallas Marathon. It's a just over a year out but wow, what a great goal to achieve for not only a non-runner but a person who has never ran more than a block, if even that. Found your site while looking to see if there was a class offered in the central texas area. No luck on the class but that really doesn’t matter as I am going to train by way of the book.

I just started reading and will start prelim. training this Thursday.

At the age of 16, while living in California, I alway envied those who ran the Los Angeles Maraton. My hair dresser just turned me on to this book after I saw all her ribbons for various marathons she had run.

So, here it is…by my 40th birthday, I will run the Dallas Marathon. It’s a just over a year out but wow, what a great goal to achieve for not only a non-runner but a person who has never ran more than a block, if even that.

]]> By: Live Intentionally » Blog Archive » Does Marathon Training Build or Reveal Character? http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Live Intentionally » Blog Archive » Does Marathon Training Build or Reveal Character? Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:37:41 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-82 [...] couple of weeks ago in one of the forum discussions I initiated about The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer Book, someone commented, “Still trying to figure out why a non-runner would be training for a [...] [...] couple of weeks ago in one of the forum discussions I initiated about The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer Book, someone commented, “Still trying to figure out why a non-runner would be training for a [...]

]]> By: Live Intentionally » Blog Archive » Marathon training are you associative or disassociative http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Live Intentionally » Blog Archive » Marathon training are you associative or disassociative Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:37:29 +0000 http://www.liveintentionally.org/2007/08/16/the-non-runner%e2%80%99s-marathon-trainer-book/#comment-73 [...] Disassociative Mental Techniques I’m up to chapter 11 in The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer.  It describes associative and disassociative mental techniques.  Associative techniques are [...] [...] Disassociative Mental Techniques I’m up to chapter 11 in The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer.  It describes associative and disassociative mental techniques.  Associative techniques are [...]

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