tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post5336735772063054103..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: Just a few things...Marlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-57932272583034321042011-08-25T01:07:14.171-04:002011-08-25T01:07:14.171-04:00I'm so glad your hammy is feeling better. Obv...I'm so glad your hammy is feeling better. Obviously your training is going well and you're adapting to the additional training like a champ. Just keep listening to your body like you've been doing. I think you will surprise yourself in October. :)Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392437691492957659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-2260689413794045992011-08-18T22:45:18.313-04:002011-08-18T22:45:18.313-04:00you keep doing what you are doing! you obviously ...you keep doing what you are doing! you obviously know what you are doing! I'm willing to bet you will do better in october than you anticipate. You are a powerhouse.Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08422741135790771406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-14169696677038017442011-08-17T22:14:37.440-04:002011-08-17T22:14:37.440-04:00I dont like rest days. I fall TOTALLY off the band...I dont like rest days. I fall TOTALLY off the bandwagon... then it left me in the dust- i'm two miles behind and i have to catch up.<br /><br />keep up the great work- YOU ROCKNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-27113829143735749512011-08-17T16:09:14.140-04:002011-08-17T16:09:14.140-04:00I know I read your weekly training log and I never...I know I read your weekly training log and I never put one and one together that you don't take a rest day, and while I understand your points as to why can I suggest that you do. You will not lose fitness with one rest day and that rest day (as you know) is when you will get stronger and faster and not doing more. Try it one week and see how you feel for the next training day.<br /><br />Two........in this heat and humidity you can assume that you are running at a pace that is 10bpm at a minimum faster than your normal HR. That will essentially slow you down without you even trying to slow down so just accept that and adjust your mind to the fact that you will be faster when cooler temps arise.<br /><br />Three....with tri training you will be surprised how much better your run is. This is because you are incorporating other muscles that you don't normally use while running. All of this will make your run better when you switch back to run training only.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-67877447062962734352011-08-17T11:44:49.269-04:002011-08-17T11:44:49.269-04:00I think you said it best...you know yourself. And ...I think you said it best...you know yourself. And I am glad you are listening to your body and doing what feels right. Sometimes the best rest for me too is to take an "active rest" day. Ride my cruiser bike, do something not so hardcore. But it loosens up the muscles and feels so good. Good luck on your training!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-91506666401351326092011-08-17T10:44:31.566-04:002011-08-17T10:44:31.566-04:00HA! It is all good!
While training for the Half ...HA! It is all good!<br /><br />While training for the Half Iron, I shouldn't be one to judge!!! If and when I do have a "rest day" it consists of grocery shopping, cleaning the house or just suffering from restless leg syndrome! LOL...<br /><br />You are doing GREAT!Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598295903641371197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-6518412558955368522011-08-17T09:13:40.240-04:002011-08-17T09:13:40.240-04:00I am training for a half ironman and I can definit...I am training for a half ironman and I can definitely relate to wanting spread the workouts over 7 days. Of couse I can always take days off...but that would require two-a-days on multiple days of the week! Of course depending on travel, etc. sometimes that still works out, but it adjusts depending on circumstances!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-16975624299485394752011-08-17T09:13:36.119-04:002011-08-17T09:13:36.119-04:00I am training for a half ironman and I can definit...I am training for a half ironman and I can definitely relate to wanting spread the workouts over 7 days. Of couse I can always take days off...but that would require two-a-days on multiple days of the week! Of course depending on travel, etc. sometimes that still works out, but it adjusts depending on circumstances!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-49067467103669740692011-08-17T09:09:04.735-04:002011-08-17T09:09:04.735-04:00Hang in there my friend....you are doing great wit...Hang in there my friend....you are doing great with the cross training...I say do something active everyday!! I am sure you will get your running back where you want it....there are seasons we have to endure.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056617753977713306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-5397595575621639462011-08-17T08:46:05.709-04:002011-08-17T08:46:05.709-04:00you know i hate rest days more than anyone and up ...you know i hate rest days more than anyone and up until tri training, i'd go weeks and weeks w/o a complete day off. but i'm with miss zippy here...listen to some of the signs you've been having and even the one where you're not feeling all the runs right about now. i agree that an easy bike or swim can feel like recovery, but your muscles are still working. <br /><br />hey, do as i say, not as i do!! :-)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-39185513692116436712011-08-17T08:30:38.960-04:002011-08-17T08:30:38.960-04:00like you i rarely take many complete rest days and...like you i rarely take many complete rest days and that's mostly because i feel really sluggish when I do, so i just listen to what my body needs. I think you seem to be feeling great and injury free so it's all good.<br /><br />i've noticed my running is much harder this summer and i'm oddly enjoying cross training...freaking me out a little :)RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-50958586999715128292011-08-17T08:18:31.534-04:002011-08-17T08:18:31.534-04:00Mark this date down-I'm leaving a serious comm...Mark this date down-I'm leaving a serious comment (instead of a sarcastic one).<br /><br />So good that the bike/swim are enjoyable. Those will keep you in shape and obv you are preparing for a Tri. Maybe the running is a little "burnout", so this Tri stuff is good timing for you. I'd definitely consider "just running" the marathon with no pressure, then you can ease up on the training pressure (no guilt for running slower paces) and hopefully avoid further running-blues. <br /><br />I say this because my running took a huge downward spiral and I've been caught in a running-funk tornado for awhile now. Don't want that to happen to you. So just enjoy the alternate workouts and don't stress the running stats!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-7241224983704755692011-08-17T00:23:40.252-04:002011-08-17T00:23:40.252-04:00You gotta do what's best for you!You gotta do what's best for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-71338641246422111052011-08-16T21:49:39.689-04:002011-08-16T21:49:39.689-04:00They say that kids who are raised bilingual speak ...They say that kids who are raised bilingual speak later but in two languages. I think there's a parallel for tri/running. You're doing three sports! It has to be ok that the running is off a bit because it has to share time and energy. You are rocking it!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603790455041808953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-78384860454239297762011-08-16T21:40:34.062-04:002011-08-16T21:40:34.062-04:00Glad to hear your hammie is happier. And if you w...Glad to hear your hammie is happier. And if you want to talk Slooooooow, please come and pay me a visit...you don't know slow until you take off about 6 months and then the word slow has a true meaning! Bleh!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-13214116910730031802011-08-16T21:07:47.871-04:002011-08-16T21:07:47.871-04:00I really enjoyed when I used to swim - just 30 min...I really enjoyed when I used to swim - just 30 minutes a few times a week so relaxing! I think that you are doing a great job balancing everything!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-80257503711680207282011-08-16T19:22:25.498-04:002011-08-16T19:22:25.498-04:00You see...we are all just concerned for you...and ...You see...we are all just concerned for you...and nosy apparently. :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-61013093398618252012011-08-16T18:48:45.121-04:002011-08-16T18:48:45.121-04:00You know your body best and I'm sure you'r...You know your body best and I'm sure you're listening to it.<br />Remember, though, a marathon does put a lot of stress on the body; we may not realize it at the time (my 'Oh yeah' moment came weeks later).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183174254927897857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-67015788393077238242011-08-16T17:08:21.343-04:002011-08-16T17:08:21.343-04:00Even I don't take complete rest days! I do som...Even I don't take complete rest days! I do some heavy breathing on my off days! LOL......... You are not WEAK!TNTcoach Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022683408145528060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-45946997434446666132011-08-16T16:20:36.779-04:002011-08-16T16:20:36.779-04:00I agree that you probably can get away with an eas...I agree that you probably can get away with an easy bike/swim in place of total rest, most weeks. But I will also sound a tiny warning bell (don't kill the messenger!) about the sinus infection/hamstring, etc. Sometimes these are little hints from your body telling you to slow down. Just speaking from experience (the wrong kind!). So just walk the line carefully. Sorry for a mini-lecture!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-6506609814950129812011-08-16T15:57:35.531-04:002011-08-16T15:57:35.531-04:00I can't run 7 days a week, but I do my best to...I can't run 7 days a week, but I do my best to be active all 7 days. Sounds like you've got a good balance of different sports + easy + hard going on.<br /><br />Still running the Philly marathon?MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-88304271688466454152011-08-16T15:41:32.114-04:002011-08-16T15:41:32.114-04:00only marlene knows marlene. only marlene (and mayb...only marlene knows marlene. only marlene (and maybe ur hubby and dr. pain) know how your body functions and what it can and cannot handle.<br />so if u dont need full rest days, and prefer active rest days, all the best to ya! <br />keep doing what you are doing. I am just amazed how u fit it all in! hahhaha. <br /><br />and as for ur pace and running slower, dont worry about it. it will come back to you. right now enjoy the swimming and bike. and everything will merge one day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-15180803763337128702011-08-16T15:32:24.718-04:002011-08-16T15:32:24.718-04:00Marlene, you've been at this game long enough ...Marlene, you've been at this game long enough to know your body. Plus, what sounds like a workout to some people isn't necessarily much of one to you. I bike to work every day and while to some that would be a huge workout, honestly I don't consider it much of one. It's just something I do in addition to my workouts.<br /><br />If you ever decide to tackle Ironman in Penticton, BC let me know and I'll come watch you.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349360501591800990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-63533875063970416312011-08-16T15:23:09.944-04:002011-08-16T15:23:09.944-04:00This summer really has made running rough! I'm...This summer really has made running rough! I'm sick of the humidity.<br /><br />Maybe you can try to pace a friend in October? I'm sure you'll find a way to have fun with it!kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240103557027301457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-8362504657651791152011-08-16T15:22:09.858-04:002011-08-16T15:22:09.858-04:00The only thing I can say to this is to be thankful...The only thing I can say to this is to be thankful for every day that you can run, whether it be fast or slow.Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.com