u/Decent_Apples

Casual runner. Have done a Spring Half the past 3 years. PR is 1:55. Recent half was 2:00. Due to many injuries and life I wasn’t really able to properly train for this recent Half.

Anyways I’m currently recovering my Achilles tendonitis. PT cleared me to start running next week but will likely have to start from scratch 5-10 miles per week of easy running, slowly ramping up with 10% rule assuming no set backs with my achilles.

What I’m wondering is if this is enough time to ramp up for my first marathon in 5 months? My intention was do use the Half this year to be my initial ramp up but didn’t work out like that.

Still figuring out what training plan I’ll be going with. Likely a novice Hal Higdon or Runna.

Trying to get some dates in order. Don’t see any information online for the expo, I assume nothing is confirmed yet. When does the expo typically happen? Anyone have insider knowledge?

Managed to get a permit for July 12 for Woods Creek. Past two years I had a permit for late August but ended up having to cancel due to smoke/fire concerns... now I am seeing early July may be too early and am concerned due to recent snow storm I am concerned. Wanting to book flights and such since they skyrocket as we get closer.

Wondering others thoughts on a July 12 permit date? What is the best place to keep an eye on things?

Got 3 miles worth of services out of a guy today in Central Park until he started triple checking over his shoulder and lost me on Harlem hill….

I can’t be the only one.

I’ve been told time and time again that I’m great at what I do but I need to do a better job of “building my brand” and having a voice in the room. This included ability to present.

When meeting with peers I’m fine leading a meeting. But when the stakes are higher and it’s presenting to a large audience of an exec I completely fall apart. How does when fix this in 2026? It’s been my weakness across my entire career. Thought it’d grow out of it but at 30 I’m still struggling.