running at the iberostars

debggreenberg · 12-16-2004

hi, we will be staying at the iberostar maya from 12/25-1/1. i am training for the boston marathon and need to run at least 6 mi per day. is this possible at the iberostar complex.
thanks

Babaloo · 12-16-2004

I think it's safe to say that you can run to your hearts content. You may want to avoid the main walkways to avoid innocent pedestrians. The complex is huge and there are many wide "alleys", and nothing says you have to stay within the complex. Five months till the marathon...better push it past 6 miles a day

cuffedlinks · 12-16-2004

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

I think it's safe to say that you can run to your hearts content. You may want to avoid the main walkways to avoid innocent pedestrians. The complex is huge and there are many wide "alleys", and nothing says you have to stay within the complex. Five months till the marathon...better push it past 6 miles a day

LOTS of time between now and then...

6 miles per day during vacation is just fine...maybe one long run during that time and utilize the shorter distances for speed work...A long run of 15-17 or 17-20 miles 1 day per week with runs of 8-10 in-between (and a shorter run of 6-8 meant for speed) and you'll be in great shape for the Marathon.

I'd recommend taking and using a camelback made for roadwork as hydration in PdC should be at a premium for you.

Which Marathon did you run to qualify for Boston? Or, is there one between now and that time that you will use as your qualifier? Also, since you're talking about Boston you must be somewhat of an experienced (or talented) runner, are you keeping a journal of your workouts, etc?

Have a great trip, fit in your workouts as you can, but don't stress out over them. A week of lighter workouts is actually recommended once in awhile...

Babaloo · 12-16-2004

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

LOTS of time between now and then...

ya...I suppose my facetiousness wasn't that obvious. Hence...the smiley.

cuffedlinks · 12-16-2004

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

ya...I suppose my facetiousness wasn't that obvious. Hence...the smiley.

...merely trying to edify...

Sorry I didn't pick up on that. My bad.

Babaloo · 12-16-2004

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...merely trying to edify...

oh...you edified very well. Much better than I could. Last time I ran was...hmmm..I can't remember the last time I ran. Maybe a brisk walk from the house to the car.

No harm.

francesca mac · 12-16-2004

I just returned from the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar which I think is in the same area. There are paved roads around the complex -- I think you will be ok for running

debggreenberg · 12-17-2004

thanks for your input. i have run boston the past two years. i get a charity number because i run to raise money for patient support of pediatric cancer. i'm on a great running schedule and plan a slow week of 6 mi. per day. the push will start when i get back home.

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debggreenberg sandflea Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	running at the iberostars hi, we will be staying at the iberostar maya from 12/25-1/1. i am training for the boston marathon and need to run at least 6 mi per day. is this possible at the iberostar complex. thanks

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Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,819	I think it's safe to say that you can run to your hearts content. You may want to avoid the main walkways to avoid innocent pedestrians. The complex is huge and there are many wide "alleys", and nothing says you have to stay within the complex. Five months till the marathon...better push it past 6 miles a day

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francesca mac lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12	I just returned from the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar which I think is in the same area. There are paved roads around the complex -- I think you will be ok for running

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debggreenberg sandflea Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	thanks for your input. i have run boston the past two years. i get a charity number because i run to raise money for patient support of pediatric cancer. i'm on a great running schedule and plan a slow week of 6 mi. per day. the push will start when i get back home.

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