tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post7107177837371995728..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: My first massage + strengths/weaknessesMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-13530963595948135712009-10-10T09:10:03.196-04:002009-10-10T09:10:03.196-04:00I think I'm an EM :)
Good work on the massage...I think I'm an EM :)<br /><br />Good work on the massage. Hubs should take some lessons ;)EndorphinBuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122842317916411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-71237878219204875192009-10-07T08:07:44.841-04:002009-10-07T08:07:44.841-04:00hooray for a massage!! niiice! :)
i think i'm...hooray for a massage!! niiice! :)<br /><br />i think i'm kind of an EM ('cause my marathon time predicts me running a faster 5k time than i have) but also kind of V (only like 6% though). i'd probably say EM. interesting article!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-80565572909477687772009-10-07T06:05:42.114-04:002009-10-07T06:05:42.114-04:00Marlene!! I'm so happy you've discovered t...Marlene!! I'm so happy you've discovered the joy of a good massage. <br /><br />Aren't they heaven? Did you promise yourself one a month from here on in? I always do that but it doesn't seem to work out that way (she says 2 years since the last one...) :)Melanie Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460650556241407733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-53214272942433297882009-10-07T00:11:25.744-04:002009-10-07T00:11:25.744-04:00Thanks for sharing that! I am probably an EM becau...Thanks for sharing that! I am probably an EM because I have a track speedwork phobia, but I don't recover quickly from my long runs. I would like to one day be a Versatile runner.<br />Glad you took the time to get a massage- your body and spirit deserves it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-58889043429834724322009-10-06T22:44:19.754-04:002009-10-06T22:44:19.754-04:00This is interesting! I'm stil deciding where I...This is interesting! I'm stil deciding where I'd put myself - I Really enjoyed the shorter races this summer (preferring the 8K or 10K distances), but obviously have a desire to run the longer ones for that sense of accomplishment. Hmm....I guess we'll see how the Full pans out here in a few months. ;)<br /><br />First massage?! Awesome! That was a good trial this week :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-78575453540826476372009-10-06T22:07:56.846-04:002009-10-06T22:07:56.846-04:00My husband gets a sports massage every three weeks...My husband gets a sports massage every three weeks or so. Me, I don't like people touching me.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed your massage!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-87294317598378757612009-10-06T18:09:37.281-04:002009-10-06T18:09:37.281-04:00I loooove massages!!! especially the kind that mak...I loooove massages!!! especially the kind that make you sore afterward.Megan L. Killianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064143163134978896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-51963775270955159312009-10-06T17:30:46.869-04:002009-10-06T17:30:46.869-04:00That was very interesting! I haven't been run...That was very interesting! I haven't been running long enough to see what I am - but I'm picking probably the EM ... I remember way back at school coming last in sprints, then placing in cross-country - even then I had more endurance than speed!<br /><br />I'm a numbers girl too, and even though I've only just started out I've already spent a bit of time on the McMillan calculator obsessing over how fast I'll run the marathon ... nutty, I know :)<br /><br />BTW - congratulations on your awesome marathon, you're very inspiring - I'm enjoying your blog :)Running Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228164592728372658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-35891390359376117502009-10-06T17:28:45.346-04:002009-10-06T17:28:45.346-04:00hmmm cool article. I think I am a EM. Speed just k...hmmm cool article. I think I am a EM. Speed just kills me!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147492853832515411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-47485756970828536292009-10-06T17:24:34.279-04:002009-10-06T17:24:34.279-04:00Interesting... I am not sure what category I fit i...Interesting... I am not sure what category I fit into, probably versatile? You will love the Niagara Falls HM, its one of my favourites (well the full, but I ran on the half course, and its beautiful!)Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-16148791858515913732009-10-06T15:19:56.864-04:002009-10-06T15:19:56.864-04:00I lurv me some massages!!! Your body with thank y...I lurv me some massages!!! Your body with thank you in some big ways.Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-71952284858695518392009-10-06T14:07:35.486-04:002009-10-06T14:07:35.486-04:00EGADS! No massages before yesterday?! I lurve mass...EGADS! No massages before yesterday?! I lurve massages - I'd like to get them more often :)<br /><br />I'm none of those types of runner. Unless there's another category of "slowpokity ambling along"?joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-32193967938387249602009-10-06T13:58:07.459-04:002009-10-06T13:58:07.459-04:00Gawd, it takes me 5k to warm up, so yes, I'm a...Gawd, it takes me 5k to warm up, so yes, I'm an EM....(sometimes, LOL).Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598295903641371197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-54258193614498084842009-10-06T13:23:52.615-04:002009-10-06T13:23:52.615-04:00I consider myself a Versatile Speedy Endruance run...I consider myself a Versatile Speedy Endruance runner. LOL!! No idea what I am, have not been running long enough to know. So far the 5K is the only race I can place in...but I am pretty sure if I find small enough races that may change..<br /><br />Hugs to enjoying your PR.<br /><br />FYI I have never had a REAL massage either. Only hubby and sports trainers :)Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-74195406169311067172009-10-06T13:06:46.799-04:002009-10-06T13:06:46.799-04:00I am addicted to my RMT. Though I must admit I'...I am addicted to my RMT. Though I must admit I'm often more sore after the massage than I was before!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878878197612766909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-88953309413621516582009-10-06T13:04:20.684-04:002009-10-06T13:04:20.684-04:00I was just looking into getting a massage last nig...I was just looking into getting a massage last night! What kind did you get? That looks like a good article and i would agree you are a speedster! Now we just have to figure out to get your long distance endurance better for the marathon. I am sure with more experience and continued training you will get better!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-19832687977350988692009-10-06T12:56:46.756-04:002009-10-06T12:56:46.756-04:00It took me forever to go for my first massage and ...It took me forever to go for my first massage and I remember thinking the same thing when I left. Glad you finally were able to see what you had been missing!!!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-18310749981144870392009-10-06T12:53:22.541-04:002009-10-06T12:53:22.541-04:00Yay for a massage! They really are enjoyable. :)
...Yay for a massage! They really are enjoyable. :)<br /><br />8 miles tonight? You are getting right back on the wagon. Good for you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31667751798770384022009-10-06T12:51:35.443-04:002009-10-06T12:51:35.443-04:00Thanks for posting the 3 types of runners! I love...Thanks for posting the 3 types of runners! I loved reading the descriptions and definitely think I'm an S. It really made me feel better about not having much fun marathon training these days. Next year I'm going to concentrate on shorter distances. Thanks again!!NBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640549653079787495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-40394526016910879562009-10-06T12:49:34.966-04:002009-10-06T12:49:34.966-04:00Most definitely, I am EM. A 5K will take much more...Most definitely, I am EM. A 5K will take much more out of me than most marathons. Interesting article!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-46568576040958981232009-10-06T12:46:23.416-04:002009-10-06T12:46:23.416-04:00Welcome to the world of massage....awwww....its FA...Welcome to the world of massage....awwww....its FANTASTIC!Kristin Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344329944103456879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-13940581100395077192009-10-06T12:36:13.079-04:002009-10-06T12:36:13.079-04:00I'm not sure of the physical aspect, but menta...I'm not sure of the physical aspect, but mentally, I'm an endurance monster for sure. Interesting stuff.X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-59082388339001724732009-10-06T11:38:58.991-04:002009-10-06T11:38:58.991-04:00hehe thanks for all the link love. Ok seriously......hehe thanks for all the link love. Ok seriously...you've never had a massage?!!! that's just blasphemy!!<br /><br />I think I'm an EM, very interestingRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.com