tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post1694187641301674273..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Humbledemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23120180933035677362012-09-03T20:09:41.712-05:002012-09-03T20:09:41.712-05:00So sorry to hear about your crappy run. Heat make...So sorry to hear about your crappy run. Heat makes a HUGE difference, for sure. I know how emotionally draining it is, especially when you put forth so much of your heart and soul into training for so long. Your next runs WILL be MUCH better. I am certain of it. And I can't wait to hear about how much better they are!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-65873204807841586952012-08-25T21:13:56.261-05:002012-08-25T21:13:56.261-05:00It's funny I wrote what I did above. My run to...It's funny I wrote what I did above. My run today was exceptionally crappy- no rhyme or reason. Well maybe the heat contributed to it. Ack. <br /><br />And thank you for the encouragement as well :) its been a rough week emotionally for this whole marathon training thing. Here's hoping to a much better next week! :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-341266059430366962012-08-21T08:24:54.039-05:002012-08-21T08:24:54.039-05:00Thanks, Amy! I am learning very quickly how much ...Thanks, Amy! I am learning very quickly how much it truly is all mental, indeed. It's tougher mentally to get myself out the door, knowing that I have a 3-hour run ahead of me, than it is to actually do the run!<br /><br />And yes - I was so thrilled to see Hal Higdon in person! He's got a very dry sense of humor and he sounds just like his Twitter tweets. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68558109706645760742012-08-21T05:26:40.055-05:002012-08-21T05:26:40.055-05:00It's so funny that you posted this because I w...It's so funny that you posted this because I was just thinking this morning (yes! This morning!) "Ya know, if you can run 10 miles, you can run a marathon." You really can! It's all mental. Getting through those tough runs, pushing yourself to keep going. Follow your training plan, and you will be okay!<br /><br />PS how jealous am I that you heard Hal Higdon speak?! Very, very!*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-33923074154135734472012-08-20T12:23:55.837-05:002012-08-20T12:23:55.837-05:00I really appreciate you sharing your 16-miler expe...I really appreciate you sharing your 16-miler experience! I remember you telling me about how awful that run was for you, but that you still finished your marathon strong a few weeks later. That helps a lot!<br /><br />And yes, right now I'm definitely feeling very apprehensive about getting back out there again. Thanks for understanding that feeling of dread. But, as you said, the bad runs are just opportunities to make things better next time!!! (Fingers crossed!)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4270618515257540882012-08-20T12:19:35.354-05:002012-08-20T12:19:35.354-05:00You are such a great voice of reason - thank you s...You are such a great voice of reason - thank you so much for the pep talk and the encouragement! You are SO right about these runs having no rhyme or reason to how well they go. And FANTASTIC suggestion regarding taking some salt tabs midrun - I do so during races, but not during these long training runs (DOH!). Will have to incorporate them in training, too, and can't wait to see how much they help!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71358794419216169252012-08-20T12:17:42.120-05:002012-08-20T12:17:42.120-05:00Here's the post where I ran my very first 16 m...<a href="http://eri-thon.blogspot.com/2010/08/bittersweet-sixteen.html" rel="nofollow">Here's the post where I ran my very first 16 miler</a>. Spoiler alert: it didn't go as well as I'd hoped.<br /><br />Not every run does. It's frustrating and can make you apprehensive about getting out there again. But hang onto the good runs. Concentrate on those. These crappy ones are just you figuring out what does and doesn't work. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81798151141501873572012-08-20T12:14:59.122-05:002012-08-20T12:14:59.122-05:00SUCH A GOOD POINT. I've been so focused on ju...SUCH A GOOD POINT. I've been so focused on just knocking out all the miles on my training plan, but there is absolutely no point in training that hard if I can't even cross the starting line. With that in mind, I think I am going to take a few days off of running this week to try to focus on PT. Better to be slightly undertrained than overtrained and/or injured, for sure!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57492849226249198172012-08-20T12:13:23.562-05:002012-08-20T12:13:23.562-05:00I was so spoiled after my 15-mile run where I felt...I was so spoiled after my 15-mile run where I felt so good at the end, that I just kind of figured that the same thing would happen with the 16.5-miler. Way too optimistic!!! But I am excited to see how the next run feels when I am wearing shoes that work better for me. Thank you for the pep talk and for reminding me that it's always better to have these problems during your training runs than on race day!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59775573725476129922012-08-20T09:31:41.304-05:002012-08-20T09:31:41.304-05:00I must agree 100% with Pete. In my last 3 marathon...I must agree 100% with Pete. In my last 3 marathons I have not been able to have a full training cycle or avoid injury before the race. Getting to the start healthy should always be your #1 priority. I think your next long run will go better than this lousy 16 miler. Its strange how one run could go awesome and the next one terrible without any reason behind it. It seems like you made some good discoveries about shoes and body glide too :)<br /><br />How is your nutrition for these longer runs? Maybe some more salt later in the run might give you a little "pick me up" in the later miles. I experiment with gu and salt intake a lot during my runs so this is one of the first things I look at when I'm feeling exceptionally crappy on a run, and something that I've found that makes a difference to me at least :)<br /><br />You are well on your way to becoming a marathoner. I have no doubt in my mind that you will cross the finish of the CM with a huge smile on your face. Don't let these training runs get you down. They are the optimal times to screw up and see what doesn't work so your 26.2 journey can go smoothly :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61742678436997860272012-08-19T14:26:08.225-05:002012-08-19T14:26:08.225-05:00I have learned after running a few marathons that ...I have learned after running a few marathons that the main focus should be on getting yourself in one piece to the starting line. If you are injured, you won't even be able to complete 2 miles, much less 26.2. So, during training, if you feel like you could be doing damage, stop, recover and run on another day. Good luck! Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41790188721822513762012-08-19T09:11:19.432-05:002012-08-19T09:11:19.432-05:00Congrats on your new PDR!
I am sorry you struggle...Congrats on your new PDR!<br /><br />I am sorry you struggled with the end of your long run! Unless I am having a stellar day, it always seems like the last two miles of my long run get a bit tough. I usually just want it to finish, and that is when I notice the aches in pains. Were these pains that affected your gait? Or did noticing the minor pains just freak you out?<br /><br />Give yourself credit! You are running each of these distances for the first time and have no idea what they will bring. It's definitely going to be an adventure. But you can do it. Especially if you wear the right shoes next time and have enough body glide! Those things make a few difference. And that is why you have to do these dress rehearsal long runs - to see what works for you!<br /><br />Fab idea with starting the slow cooker before the run! Nothing worse than coming home after a run and being hungry with NO energy to think of something to make! :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com