tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post8538231511293906217..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: Three Things ThursdayMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-1517212709877523732011-02-24T21:55:37.472-05:002011-02-24T21:55:37.472-05:00I was just talking with a friend today about how d...I was just talking with a friend today about how difficult those recovery runs are! Being aware of how you can make them more beneficial for you is a great thing to work on!Jen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11000646835811038623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-90309277789797549292011-02-24T21:31:10.841-05:002011-02-24T21:31:10.841-05:00By the way, looking at your tempo pace and splits,...By the way, looking at your tempo pace and splits, I'm going to predict a sub 45 for the 10k. I have my reasons.yumkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326728444383668883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-27506729245459850452011-02-24T20:27:44.077-05:002011-02-24T20:27:44.077-05:00I was just reading about a masters runner who does...I was just reading about a masters runner who does her recovery runs two mins. slower than her marathon pace..it made me feel SO much more relaxed this weekend on my long run.<br />Nice reminder, thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-11963402927151792922011-02-24T19:09:42.289-05:002011-02-24T19:09:42.289-05:00I think I've been doing the opposite - running...I think I've been doing the opposite - running really slow recovery pace for all my runs lately. Eeek... i'm seeing a speed training sesh in my future!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-69623031472384103852011-02-24T18:15:54.243-05:002011-02-24T18:15:54.243-05:00I ran with a blind man once who was a pretty fast ...I ran with a blind man once who was a pretty fast runner, it was fun but he was over a foot taller than me so it didn't really work out so well. I currently jog with a woman who is Deaf and Blind it's fun but even more of a challenge bc giving verbal cues it impossible!Bethany + Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378086868631816980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-68751639604576396902011-02-24T18:01:01.226-05:002011-02-24T18:01:01.226-05:00I thought you Canadians enjoyed national healthcar...I thought you Canadians enjoyed national healthcare coverage. I am confused now.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-37300246890344352842011-02-24T17:01:51.640-05:002011-02-24T17:01:51.640-05:00great job keeping the pace last night!great job keeping the pace last night!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100196071084452143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-12528447602714452422011-02-24T16:22:31.447-05:002011-02-24T16:22:31.447-05:00Running at true easy/recovery paces makes such a b...Running at true easy/recovery paces makes such a big difference. I've been trying so hard to get that part of my training in order. Good for you -- I'm sure the slower paces will pay off for you.Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-4304834428607230402011-02-24T16:05:52.081-05:002011-02-24T16:05:52.081-05:00I have done one true recovery run in my life. I wa...I have done one true recovery run in my life. I was really enjoying it till some jerk yelled at me "You can ran faster than that." He, of course, was really overweight and looked like he never exercised. I told him that I was doing a recovery run but what I should have said is "I will if you will"Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-80720178141659947762011-02-24T13:04:05.712-05:002011-02-24T13:04:05.712-05:00I have the same problem with recovery paces. I wi...I have the same problem with recovery paces. I will say that I think I finally have it down b/c after the beating my coach gave me Jan through two weeks ago my legs were screaming. Now that we are focusing on zones again I am better able to handle the recovery runs and EZ runs as well.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-13603118416956344212011-02-24T12:59:00.583-05:002011-02-24T12:59:00.583-05:00As a former one-speed runner, I still find recover...As a former one-speed runner, I still find recovery runs eerily slow, sometimes to the point I feel like my form is suffering. Great reminder though!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-86486542159811233612011-02-24T12:53:35.680-05:002011-02-24T12:53:35.680-05:00Happy almost friday!!! i will be doing my recovery...Happy almost friday!!! i will be doing my recovery runs slower too!! :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-27299997619959736852011-02-24T12:48:48.394-05:002011-02-24T12:48:48.394-05:00Last training cycle I had a VERY hard time slowing...Last training cycle I had a VERY hard time slowing down, but this one it hasn't been as hard again. Some days it is, but I have been just under 10k + 2 minutes lately. Usually after that hard workout on Wed, my legs are ready to go slow on Thurs :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-83980853426649331412011-02-24T12:24:54.197-05:002011-02-24T12:24:54.197-05:00I often feel like my recovery runs are when I 1) d...I often feel like my recovery runs are when I 1) don't run with the jogger 2) run on a flat treadmill 3) don't run hills since those conditions are the opposite of what I normally have to train with. heehee. I have trouble slowing down unless I'm no trails. I need to work on that one!<br /><br />I have seen blind runners. They are amazing to me. I get nervous running after dark with a headlamp!<br /><br />My insurance is a BIG reason why I work. I dread the thought of it changing!Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-79730393830267822762011-02-24T12:04:54.337-05:002011-02-24T12:04:54.337-05:00running slower can be so much harder, but it IS go...running slower can be so much harder, but it IS good for us. this is what i keep telling myself anyway!Being Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313501742081164175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-21650597015246087572011-02-24T11:55:38.450-05:002011-02-24T11:55:38.450-05:00a friend of mine was a guide at NYC marathon for a...a friend of mine was a guide at NYC marathon for a member of Achilles. it sounded like the most rewarding experience. i would love to get involved, too.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-7099212168961855642011-02-24T11:11:23.459-05:002011-02-24T11:11:23.459-05:00I have NEVER mastered the recovery run pace..haha....I have NEVER mastered the recovery run pace..haha. I definitely take it easier/slower for some runs, but when I used an HR monitor I quickly realized that I had no concept of "easy". Heh, oops. Good for you, sticking to the pace!!<br /><br />And good for those leggies, extra lovin' this month!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-91976212611215341372011-02-24T11:07:43.737-05:002011-02-24T11:07:43.737-05:00it's funny that recovery runs are so hard for ...it's funny that recovery runs are so hard for a lot of us! Definitely something I started working on, but I bet you do it better ;)RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-56038579646195572602011-02-24T10:55:39.669-05:002011-02-24T10:55:39.669-05:00I don't believe anyone can succesfully pace a ...I don't believe anyone can succesfully pace a recovery run. It's one of life's great mysteries...Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-48223100733093682702011-02-24T10:21:23.275-05:002011-02-24T10:21:23.275-05:00Such a great reminder on recovery runs. Especially...Such a great reminder on recovery runs. Especially helpful when you put in perspective of the elites!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695870868208192328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-59519440558803006122011-02-24T10:08:37.267-05:002011-02-24T10:08:37.267-05:00Haha, I love Courtney's comment at the top- I ...Haha, I love Courtney's comment at the top- I think I am someone who 2 minutes slower would equal a walk... or at the very least a painfully slow run. I kind of do that though because I tend to walk on my easier days and my knee likes that. <br /><br />Good for you for slowing down, hopefully you'll see the benefits right away.Kelly (She Wears a Red Sox Cap)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04415604174106394910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-24357996542409444892011-02-24T09:53:27.053-05:002011-02-24T09:53:27.053-05:00im with you on the recovery pace issue. it's t...im with you on the recovery pace issue. it's tough to slow yourself down but your body really does need it!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364815194932440410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-76543190103923487962011-02-24T09:52:39.556-05:002011-02-24T09:52:39.556-05:00I always find it harder to run slower BUT slower r...I always find it harder to run slower BUT slower runs do have great benefits.<br /><br />Lots of LOVE on the legs will be awesome. Changing insurance SUCKS.... period.Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-77713517291791589572011-02-24T09:49:58.447-05:002011-02-24T09:49:58.447-05:00THat's why I love training with the lactate te...THat's why I love training with the lactate testing I did - every run I did including the LSD have a specific pace to run. <br />....and even our fasties run really slow...<br />That organization sounds great!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-52196043072991633942011-02-24T09:47:19.187-05:002011-02-24T09:47:19.187-05:00I am trying hard to do my recovery runs slow too! ...I am trying hard to do my recovery runs slow too! It is tough though but it makes the next days tough workout even more possible!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.com