Preparing for the 2008 Chicago Marathon: Training Tips and Advice

[Admin Greg]

My GF and I are planning on participating in the 2008 chicago marathon. Has anyone run any 5ks 10ks or marathons that can give any training advice. I think we'll start early June as the race is in late Oct.

 

[Christ Follower]

I've never RAN in a marathon, but I have done a 10 mile walk several times for the March of Dimes.

 

[missydivine]

Never done one. I have done the walks.

Good luck!!!!!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I have never done one either ... but good luck... Heck you wouldn't have to run a marathon just walk around the McCormick Center during PC national conference and their is your ten miles LOL

 

[Mel5497]

The "R"-wordLooking for a healthy perspective from those of you who have been in (and out) of the relinquishment cycle. It was heartening to me when I first promoted to realize some of my CS heros sometimes struggled with this. (It made me realize that it is survivable.)

I will not come close to meeting January requirements. (I am in the middle of back-to-back long distance moves and chose to step back from shows while establishing two households...okay, I didn't exactly choose, but it was the right thing to do for DH and my own sanity.)

I feel relatively secure for February (I, uh, actually have shows). Do I have to go the whole month before HO sends me leads again or do they start up as soon as I personally submit $1250 in sales? If I request a waiver for Jan, will I receive leads in Feb? (I have read the policies and am a little confused.)

Our household goods arrive from Germany tomorrow (we were rained out today), the car comes Friday ray:, and we leave Tuesday w/U-Haul for PA. I spent a week home hunting there and made contacts out the wazoo, so that is a plus. The first host packet is done, addressed, and ready to go out in the mail. (That is cause for a glass of wine, believe me! Hmmm, where is that bottle opener?)

Thoughts or advice?
-leggy

 

[ChefLisa]

Okay, I have gone through the cycle more times than I care to share. If you are only in the relinquishment cycle, you continue to receive leads.

Now as far as the $1,250 requirement goes, I think you need to reach $1,250 in sales three out of the four months, ongoing. So if you have one month of sales under $1,250, you would be fine; or if you do loose leads, you need to hit $1,250 in three out of four months. My guess is you would get leads back with three months straight of $1,250 in sales, but I am not 100% sure.

I recommend calling Pampered Chef just to confirm this information.

Lisa

 

[Mel5497]

Thanks for responding Lisa. I know from previous posts here that relinquishment struggles are not all that uncommon. The support and advice on this site helps tremendously.
I'm grateful the company gives us the leeway it does. I'll call HO later today/tomorrow to get clarification. (My concern on leads is because this is a move. I've found leads to be a bit of a life-line when in a new location.)
On the bright side, this is giving me better insight to help my gals when they move (most are associated with the military) and for helping any future directors I may have out there.(Gotta reach for that silver lining!)
-leggy

 

[BethCooks4U]

If January is the only month that you don't meet the requirements you will not lose anything (except overrides for that month).

If you think you won't meet requirements for 2 months in a row I would to look at what a waiver would do for you (call HO). I don't think you would get leads while on waiver but I really don't know for sure.

Good luck! I know you'll "survive" this!!

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

Kris, you know I'm taking notes for when we finally move from Germany next year. Be sure to include me on any insight you give your Cluster, please. And like I have ALWAYS told you, stop worrying!!! It will be fine.

Miss you!

 

[Mel5497]

Who, me worry? 'Being perpetually concerned' is kind of a natural state for me, I guess!

(Miss you too Debi....and I will definitely keep you in the loop on moving advice. I think what killed me was the combination of working a lot of shows and doing a lot of new consultant training right before leaving. I didn't really give myself time to think about setting up catalog shows to tide me over. I think too that sometimes we just have to give ourselves permission to take a step back.)

Thanks Beth. I'm thinking I will be okay on the leads. No commission override this month, but that's not as critical right now. (I'm really looking forward to meeting you at National this year!)

leggy

 

[BethCooks4U]

Who, me worry? 'Being perpetually concerned' is kind of a natural state for me, I guess!

(Miss you too Debi....and I will definitely keep you in the loop on moving advice. I think what killed me was the combination of working a lot of shows and doing a lot of new consultant training right before leaving. I didn't really give myself time to think about setting up catalog shows to tide me over. I think too that sometimes we just have to give ourselves permission to take a step back.)

Thanks Beth. I'm thinking I will be okay on the leads. No commission override this month, but that's not as critical right now. (I'm really looking forward to meeting you at National this year!)

leggy

Oh, me too! What wave are you in? I am in 3. I wish it was 2 because I always arrive early and leave late so I could meet people in both ends but now I don't even have the chance to TRY to see friends on wave 1. LOL

I am probably driving again this year so I can visit family on my way (well, out of my way) in WI so that makes me pretty flexible.

 

[BigSisGretchen]

Never done it, I tried this program . . . but my asthma always stopped me from completing it.

The following 12-week program from First Strides will transform you from a walker to a runner. Stay faithful to the plan and you'll finish in shape to run a 5-K.

Week 1: Walk 4: Jog 1; for 3 reps; this gives 12 min walking: 3 min jogging . . . 3x week
Week 2: Walk 4: Jog 2; for 3 reps; this gives 12 min walking: 6 min jogging . . . 3x week
Week 3: Walk 3: Jog 2; for 4 reps; this gives 12 min walking: 8 min jogging . . . 3x week
Week 4: Walk 3: Jog 3; for 4 reps; this gives 12 min walking: 12 min jogging . . . 3x week
Week 5: Walk 2: Jog 3; for 5 reps; this gives 10 min walking: 15 min jogging . . . 3x week
Week 6: Walk 3: Jog 4; for 4 reps; this gives 12 min walking: 16 min jogging . . . 4x week
Week 7: Walk 2: Jog 4; for 5 reps; this gives 10 min walking: 20 min jogging . . . 4x week
Week 8: Walk 1: Jog 4; for 6 reps; this gives 6 min walking: 24 min jogging . . . 4x week
Week 9: Walk 1: Jog 5; for 6 reps; this gives 6 min walking: 30 min jogging . . . 4x week
Week 10: Walk 1: Jog 7; for 5 reps; this gives 5 min walking: 35 min jogging . . . 4x week
Week 11: Walk 1: Jog 9; for 4 reps; this gives 4 min walking: 36 min jogging . . . 5x week
Week 12: Walk 1: Jog 10; for 4 reps; this gives 4 min walking: 40 min jogging. . .5x week

 

[pampchefsarah]

Hi Greg-
I'm training for a 5k in July in Pittsburgh (U.S. Transplant Games - my sister is the transplant recipient, but anyone can participate in the 5k). I'm actually doing my first 5k in less than two weeks, but that's just practice.

Try one of the Couch to 5k (C25K) websites. They do interval training (walk a for a certain length of time, run for a certain length). It's a 9 week program.

 

[DebPC]

That's awesome Sarah! You go girl!