tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post3908971057323207888..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: Quantity VS QualityMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-91756493003906622952010-02-11T19:12:24.356-05:002010-02-11T19:12:24.356-05:00I know I was definitely one of those people advoca...I know I was definitely one of those people advocating a rest day here and there - and you're a smart gal for recognizing that sometimes that kind of schedule is just too much :) Congrats on the weight loss, that's awesome! Just remember to get enough of those essential nutrients when you amp up the workout regimen like that (calcium, iron, potassium, sodium - Protein and Carbs!!)! :) <br /><br />You're spot on with wanting "quality" workouts, and you'll be stronger because of it! Regardless, your motivation to just go go go is definitely inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-15551913497612731072010-02-09T17:48:59.778-05:002010-02-09T17:48:59.778-05:00sounds like you have been doing great and reflecti...sounds like you have been doing great and reflecting is totally helpful!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31048477864017125222010-02-09T12:27:39.521-05:002010-02-09T12:27:39.521-05:00I think you're so right about the quality part...I think you're so right about the quality part. This is why I'm also sticking with the P90X. It's a structured workout, and I don't waste time in the gym putzing around doing stuff, just to accumulate the quantity. You know your body well enough and how much you can handle. Take your rest days, and keep listening to your body, you're doing awesome!Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-45066381858638913002010-02-09T07:54:09.280-05:002010-02-09T07:54:09.280-05:00Working with a coach last year, I realized how imp...Working with a coach last year, I realized how important quality was over quantity. There were no "junk" workouts and very few "easy" workouts so that I actually needed to be as fresh as possible to do every one as well as possible, esp. swimming and cycling which require a lot more technique and focus than running. But sometimes I long for those workouts where I can just do them w/o much thinking. They'll do little for getting me where I want but sure are fun. I guess that's what the off season is for :-)ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-22224155258114342612010-02-08T23:33:13.378-05:002010-02-08T23:33:13.378-05:00I would add some strength training in place of som...I would add some strength training in place of some cardio. If you are going to keep up the double workouts you should take at least one day off. It's amazing how good a run feels after a day off.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142180130736828545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-49723192557420515752010-02-08T22:56:04.176-05:002010-02-08T22:56:04.176-05:00I'm so tired just reading your workouts of cou...I'm so tired just reading your workouts of course everything makes me tired these days).<br /><br />I am totally impressed by your stamina, but glad to hear you say you could use a rest. I'm a big believer in rest days. I always have better runs/workouts if I am resting properly.<br /><br />That being said, I should have the best run of my life after this baby is out of me ;)Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623841732966475396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-57992293933679879202010-02-08T22:19:10.153-05:002010-02-08T22:19:10.153-05:00That is an impressive schedule! I plan to start in...That is an impressive schedule! I plan to start incorporating cross training on my next cycle- but always have that fear of overtraining in the back of my head. You gave some great food for thought here-thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-78351676033119985702010-02-08T21:47:49.785-05:002010-02-08T21:47:49.785-05:00WOW! That's one impressive workout schedule yo...WOW! That's one impressive workout schedule you had. I have never come close to this much working out. You're a machine! <br />Listen to your body as everyone is saying :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31894999897700784282010-02-08T21:14:21.384-05:002010-02-08T21:14:21.384-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-60035637878555428062010-02-08T21:14:19.552-05:002010-02-08T21:14:19.552-05:00Marlene - you are amazing.. great work, and yes li...Marlene - you are amazing.. great work, and yes listen to your body.. it will let you know. I suggest cut back and add a little weights if you have time. But really, you are so hardworking, I really admire that!! :)Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-65347657253237285232010-02-08T21:08:55.654-05:002010-02-08T21:08:55.654-05:00I have had those Quality vs. Quantity discussions ...I have had those Quality vs. Quantity discussions with myself! We need to listen to our body!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-14387732038289795312010-02-08T20:56:30.326-05:002010-02-08T20:56:30.326-05:00Turbo workout mode is that exact term for what you...Turbo workout mode is that exact term for what you've been doing! Good luck figuring the next phase out!Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-69626785169217760762010-02-08T19:23:10.530-05:002010-02-08T19:23:10.530-05:00This is so true! Some days I force myself out the...This is so true! Some days I force myself out there or to the gym just to be thinking the whole time "why am I doing this. My body is not ready for this" Yet there are those days where I can't wait to get my heart pumping and I have to force myself to stop. You're right, rest is a good and needed thing but so hard to force yourself to do! Thanks for this post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-51765211914640221302010-02-08T18:50:00.865-05:002010-02-08T18:50:00.865-05:00I'm reading this book called 'The Masters ...I'm reading this book called 'The Masters Athlete' atm. Quality of recovery seems to be important. Stuff like eating high GI foods just after training, ice baths, alternating hot/cold showers, cool down, wearing compression stuff etc. Good luck with it all.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-49618227673597431872010-02-08T15:03:59.084-05:002010-02-08T15:03:59.084-05:00I think it's cool that you tested your body to...I think it's cool that you tested your body to see what it's capable of and learned along the way what works for you and what doesn't. Everyone can give advice for what works for them, and some things you just KNOW but we're all an experiment of one and each responds differently to the stresses we put on ourselves. Nice work identifying that! Happy Monday :).Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31035571508336485992010-02-08T14:49:33.407-05:002010-02-08T14:49:33.407-05:00well... better than being like me and doing neithe...well... better than being like me and doing neither quality or quantity ;) <br /><br />you were on a serious roll there - hopefully it served as a good "jump start" into solid training for the rest of 2010. work hard, play hard, and rest hard!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31344300780211810322010-02-08T14:30:57.276-05:002010-02-08T14:30:57.276-05:00Holy crap, that's an intense couple of weeks! ...Holy crap, that's an intense couple of weeks! Great job. I'm trying to be good about keeping in the cross training during this marathon training cycle and it does effect the running. Hopefully in the long run it will make me stronger.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-90572175218538573892010-02-08T14:08:18.727-05:002010-02-08T14:08:18.727-05:00Oh sorry, I just passed out from reading all those...Oh sorry, I just passed out from reading all those workouts! <br /><br />I LOVE double run days but you are a crazy machine. When do you live? eat? shower? and breath?<br /><br />I admire "taking it up a notch." It does help to improve performance but don't over do to the point of injury. I know I am preaching to the choir.Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-84467668187864621342010-02-08T13:59:39.426-05:002010-02-08T13:59:39.426-05:00Holy crap! That is amazing..
I need my rest day -...Holy crap! That is amazing..<br />I need my rest day - I am totally bagged by the end of 6 days of training. <br />Great job in any case.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-26754550347439818912010-02-08T13:50:41.027-05:002010-02-08T13:50:41.027-05:00I'm all for quality and making workouts effici...I'm all for quality and making workouts efficient. You might be ready for a coach??? (My coach always scheduled 1 day off per week and I believe it was 3 weeks of hard work and then 1 recovery week which was less rigorous) Or getting your zones done so you can train based on heart rate...not just pace. That way you have another cue if you need rest...after all we only have one body. <br />Try www.endurancelab.ca to get zones done...I think its $100 or $150. You dont have to do anything else with them. Really nice people. I know Adam and Tereza<br /><br />Regardless your drive and achievements are super duper!!!!!!!!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103187122047109900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-72160815056502880182010-02-08T13:06:38.442-05:002010-02-08T13:06:38.442-05:00Rest is definitely good! The last few marathon cy...Rest is definitely good! The last few marathon cycles I run only 4 days a week and honestly don't do much else the other 3 days. I have a small number of exercises I do for hip strength, but that is it. I can't stand cross training! It feels like exercise to me and I hate to exercise! Ha ha. I do want to start doing some core work, though.RoadBunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628262932938865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-74987822324281566852010-02-08T12:39:58.049-05:002010-02-08T12:39:58.049-05:00Wow! that is some busy 2 weeks there... good job a...Wow! that is some busy 2 weeks there... good job and be careful!<br /><br />I think others have covered this well. :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512188511981680904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31290060037242635362010-02-08T12:35:24.033-05:002010-02-08T12:35:24.033-05:00Wow...you have been busy!!! I can only dream on g...Wow...you have been busy!!! I can only dream on getting down to my high school weight. :) It is funny, with life in general I find the busier I am, the more productive and efficient I am. Whenever things slow down, I also seem to slow down and accomplish a whole lot less. Strange!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508678801078330932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-51368247750637293622010-02-08T12:14:29.773-05:002010-02-08T12:14:29.773-05:00i'm so glad to hear you say all this. you defi...i'm so glad to hear you say all this. you definitely need to get some rest!!! and you're right, it's quality over quantity. the second you start sacrificing form, etc. you become prone to injury and you're not reaping the benefits of working out.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-22672711264221868332010-02-08T11:39:08.118-05:002010-02-08T11:39:08.118-05:00here are my thoughts!! (btw- YOU ARE ALWAYS awesom...here are my thoughts!! (btw- YOU ARE ALWAYS awesome and inspiring and you have what seems to be endless energy and CONGRATS on the weight loss!!)<br /><br />1. you have built one heck of a base!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are in fabulous shape, have a terffic workout routine/habit, are no stranger to pushing yourself at all times of the day, and do a variety of kinds of workouts<br /><br />2. from here, esp now that you have lost weight, get yourself ready for PRs!!!!!<br /><br />3. i agree with you on quality over quantity. you might not NEED quantity anymore, but by putting in more speed work, more tempos, and fast finishes at the end of your long run, this will pretty much definitely take where you are now up to even another next level!!!!!!<br /><br />4. quality workouts as opposed to sheer time will also help you mentally stay energized.<br /><br />5. of course this would be subject to change based on how you feel :)<br /><br />you are doing awesome, keep it up!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com