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Post by Katrina on Dec 13, 2010 3:56:59 GMT -8
Hi! I was browsing through winter races and I just now came discovered this one in Palo Alto. I would love to do the half marathon to get me out of my winter slump and post-marathon blues, but I normally run the few miles(3-4) of trails I do in regular running shoes. Do you think it's necessary to go out and get trail running shoes if I were to do the half marathon?
Probably not right, because I would only have a few days to break them in.
Thanks.
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Post by coastaltrailruns on Dec 17, 2010 6:59:32 GMT -8
Regular running shoes are recommended for the ZombieRunner Bay Trail course. It's flat and non-technical...
Wendell
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Post by Chugg1960 on Dec 23, 2010 20:15:23 GMT -8
I'm running the coastal marathon on the 19th of February. What shoes should I wear....
Conditions I should be aware of....
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Post by coastaltrailruns on Dec 24, 2010 11:48:03 GMT -8
I'm running the coastal marathon on the 19th of February. What shoes should I wear.... Conditions I should be aware of.... The Golden Gate Marathon is more technical than the ZR Bay Trail. Trail running shoes are preferred but regular road running shoes should work fine, too. |
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Post by annatatolaortiz on Feb 14, 2011 10:27:33 GMT -8
 I am a newbie to this trail running, and whole marathon thing, I am planning to jog/walk (mostly walk) the 1/2 marathon at Golden Gate on Feb. 19th. Will that be OK? I won't get stampeded or told that I am supposed to be running and not walking?  A friend at work who does bike marathons said I am supposed to be running....I am just trying to get out there and be more active. Thank you so much, you guys are all really encouraging! ;D
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Post by katemojo on Feb 14, 2011 12:44:00 GMT -8
Walking/running is FINE  We would LOVE to see you out there- that is the way to learn! See you Saturday! |
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Post by annatatolaortiz on Feb 14, 2011 13:12:18 GMT -8
Awesome! Me and my husband will both be out there, thank you for the encouragement!  |
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Post by maudiemc on Feb 14, 2011 14:53:34 GMT -8
I did the Steep Ravine run this weekend, and I ended up walking a lot of the steep parts... in other words, most of it! But everyone was very encouraging. This was my first trail run, so in addition to the steepness issue, the "trail" part of it was a little disconcerting for me. Just watch where you're going, keep your feet underneath you, and be generous in stepping to the side to let the faster/more agile folks pass you. I had lots of fun out there! |
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I am a newbie to this trail running, and whole marathon thing, I am planning to jog/walk (mostly walk) the 1/2 marathon at Golden Gate on Feb. 19th. Will that be OK? I won't get stampeded or told that I am supposed to be running and not walking? 
A friend at work who does bike marathons said I am supposed to be running....I am just trying to get out there and be more active. Thank you so much, you guys are all really encouraging! ;D
We would LOVE to see you out there- that is the way to learn! See you Saturday!