tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post4609015878731853430..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: An impromptu bad runemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67604128819311511882015-08-24T13:27:59.765-05:002015-08-24T13:27:59.765-05:00Thanks Amy!!! Good luck on your midweek 10-milers....Thanks Amy!!! Good luck on your midweek 10-milers. You are going to rock them! I'm definitely learning that it's ideal to get these runs out of the way first thing in the morning. The longer you wait, the more time you have to think about them, right? I don't plan on doing a 10-miler after work ever again unless I have no choice. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61059083588128454322015-08-22T22:43:39.399-05:002015-08-22T22:43:39.399-05:00Good for you for getting all the miles in! 10 mile...Good for you for getting all the miles in! 10 miles is nothing to sneeze at. I'm impressed that you even attempted to run that distance after work. (I have two more mid-week 10 milers on my marathon training plan. I'm going to get up extra early and run them in the morning. I know I can't do that distance afterwards.) Army Amyhttp://www.armyamy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54421903251085253392015-08-17T08:47:18.643-05:002015-08-17T08:47:18.643-05:00I am so excited for cooler running weather once th...I am so excited for cooler running weather once the fall hits!!! It makes such a difference!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-91671220979857693922015-08-14T18:36:22.854-05:002015-08-14T18:36:22.854-05:00Oh my goodness, what a run for you. We've all...Oh my goodness, what a run for you. We've all had them. Hopefully the weather will cool down so that we don't suffer so much in our runs. :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68684802613563661802015-08-12T09:02:06.661-05:002015-08-12T09:02:06.661-05:00YES! That was the one really positive thing that c...YES! That was the one really positive thing that came out of the run - I could completely relax the entire rest of the weekend!!! It's been a long time since I've had that luxury. And I'm trying to remember that it's good to have the bad runs because then we appreciate the strong runs that much more!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14312659822186945672015-08-12T01:08:49.451-05:002015-08-12T01:08:49.451-05:00Look at the bright side, its over and you had the ...Look at the bright side, its over and you had the whole weekend in front of you. We all have bad runs sometimes !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174117051129860779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54074152712286912292015-08-11T09:00:00.031-05:002015-08-11T09:00:00.031-05:00YES - it was nice to just get it done and not have...YES - it was nice to just get it done and not have to worry about it for the rest of the weekend. I very much think that the timing threw things off. I'm very used to doing my long runs in the morning and had done nothing to prepare for the afternoon timing. I'm just like you in that I need to get the mileage out of the way before my body and brain figure things out. =) Funny how that works, eh?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-62183046752351397622015-08-10T19:28:46.975-05:002015-08-10T19:28:46.975-05:00But you got it done, right? Do you think it was ha...But you got it done, right? Do you think it was hard because it was an evening run? I have to do my long runs in the morning, before my body even knows what's going on...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-79533824970525731732015-08-10T14:39:10.646-05:002015-08-10T14:39:10.646-05:00We have all been there!!! It's all part of the...We have all been there!!! It's all part of the training process and the ongoing learning process, right? We keep training year after year after year for no reason. And yes - someone once said that there's a reason that all finisher medals look the same, regardless of whether you came in first or last. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29938187006450701832015-08-10T14:38:03.076-05:002015-08-10T14:38:03.076-05:00It's crazy how different of an experience it c...It's crazy how different of an experience it can be to train in different locations. You're right - having to constantly stop and dodge distractions can be super irritating, but if you're feeling good it's a great way to observe the locals going about their days! And YES - if we didn't have rough runs, we wouldn't appreciate the good runs when we do have them, right? Thank goodness for the strong runs to balance things out!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7764978718085700272015-08-10T14:28:31.617-05:002015-08-10T14:28:31.617-05:00We've all been there! I hate those runs where ...We've all been there! I hate those runs where I decide to do it early/late for whatever reason & just haven't fueled properly. <br /><br />You finished, that's what matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89898596264293962932015-08-10T10:29:25.109-05:002015-08-10T10:29:25.109-05:00YAY!!! So glad that the Anonymous trick worked!!! ...YAY!!! So glad that the Anonymous trick worked!!! It's so great to get your thoughts. =) <br /><br />Thank you for the kind words! Red lights are the absolute worst. They almost make it feel like I'm doing forced intervals with recoveries, since I'll run a block and then have to stop. Blech. Very interesting observation about running in the 9s and the 11s to hit less red lights!!! I'll have to try that for myself next time!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24733822546618715662015-08-10T10:27:13.513-05:002015-08-10T10:27:13.513-05:00Appreciate the sympathy, Amanda! YES - the one sav...Appreciate the sympathy, Amanda! YES - the one saving grace for that run was that it was over with and I had the entire rest of the weekend to relax. Here is hoping that Fort2Base will be much, MUCH better and that the weather will behave itself. YAY - I am so glad that you'll be there!!! Can't wait to see you!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-32851822758817828832015-08-10T10:25:54.744-05:002015-08-10T10:25:54.744-05:00Agreed - I think there were a ton of factors that ...Agreed - I think there were a ton of factors that contributed to this run being bad. Definitely the off-time, plus not fueling and hydrating properly, plus the sun and humidity. It's funny because I wasn't feeling super thirsty throughout the run, but the Gatorade really did seem to help a lot. I guess it is true what they say about how you get dehydrated before you feel thirsty!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-1523793238623243092015-08-10T09:36:55.327-05:002015-08-10T09:36:55.327-05:00Woohoo! Comment posting achieved!Woohoo! Comment posting achieved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-5689118618128682082015-08-10T09:36:35.318-05:002015-08-10T09:36:35.318-05:00All right, let's see if this Anonymous trick w...All right, let's see if this Anonymous trick works...<br /><br />I'm impressed that you got out there for a 10 miler on a Friday afternoon! That would not have been the first thing on my to do list had I unexpectedly found myself free from work. It's one thing to bust out maybe 3-5 miles in those circumstances, but 10 is an entirely different story. I have a love/hate relationship with red lights. While I usually appreciate the break, they make it SO HARD to get into a decent rhythm, and it seems like my pace rarely lines up with the light's timing (though I've found running in the 9s and 11s usually makes it so I hit less red lights). Congrats on getting your run in, though, and enduring even the less-than-fun moments.<br /><br />Bethany @ Accidental IntentionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-65589327488187604012015-08-10T09:34:42.604-05:002015-08-10T09:34:42.604-05:00Oh man. That stinks! Sorry about your run but at l...Oh man. That stinks! Sorry about your run but at least it was over right? And just figure, fort2base will be a million times better, right? Btw, I'll see you there!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75880242677113589432015-08-10T09:21:03.279-05:002015-08-10T09:21:03.279-05:00UGH! Sounds miserable. I wonder if it's beca...UGH! Sounds miserable. I wonder if it's because you ran at an off time? I always feel different when I do a long run mid week (in the PM) versus on a Saturday/Sunday when I'm fresh out of bed.<br /><br />And also, the hydration thing can make a big difference. Being that you went in and drank water, plus Gatorade, I wonder if that's part of why the final portion felt better ... you rehydrated.Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-43772846773062605192015-08-10T09:12:27.211-05:002015-08-10T09:12:27.211-05:00You know, I was thinking about that, too. The Gato...You know, I was thinking about that, too. The Gatorade and the break helped a lot more than anticipated! It was a nice surprise that these little things can make such a difference!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-60013597715931662082015-08-10T09:10:48.826-05:002015-08-10T09:10:48.826-05:00Thank you so much! You are absolutely right - the ...Thank you so much! You are absolutely right - the hardest part is just getting started, even if it's just an easy short distance. It's on those days that the best part is definitely finishing. =) Cheers to great runs for all of us coming soon to make up for the tough ones!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-78068577187707566002015-08-10T09:09:30.465-05:002015-08-10T09:09:30.465-05:00Thanks for co-hosting this link-up, HoHo! I love t...Thanks for co-hosting this link-up, HoHo! I love the topic. And thank you for the understanding. YES for the records being there forever. I've always said that I'll never run any distance between 8.5 miles and 10. Once I get to 8.5, I HAVE to get to 10 miles. The weather has been very humid over the last few weeks, but thankfully the temps haven't been awful (and I know you've been dealing with killer doses of both at the same time). Good job to you too on getting through your long run! Cheers to our next ones being so much better!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-49244355535416983312015-08-10T09:09:04.190-05:002015-08-10T09:09:04.190-05:00Sounds like your body just needed a bit more of a ...Sounds like your body just needed a bit more of a break since the last half mile felt better than the 4.5 before it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51412475782422010112015-08-10T09:06:49.233-05:002015-08-10T09:06:49.233-05:00Thanks Mary Beth!!! Ahhh, a pedicure would have be...Thanks Mary Beth!!! Ahhh, a pedicure would have been heavenly and so much more pleasant than a long run, sigh. Note to self for what to do the next time I get another early Friday. =) Cheers to good runs coming for all of us!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67979482082767743892015-08-10T09:06:14.355-05:002015-08-10T09:06:14.355-05:00Sometimes the hardest part is just getting out the...Sometimes the hardest part is just getting out there. No matter what the distance. Great job on continuing your run even when it wasn't going the best. And you finished strong! A great training run for your upcoming race.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41456623445546017792015-08-10T09:05:54.206-05:002015-08-10T09:05:54.206-05:00Thanks Lesley. I always think, "if it were ea...Thanks Lesley. I always think, "if it were easy, everyone would do it." But admittedly there are plenty of times when the couch is calling and it would be so much easier to just stop!!! It's always a mental battle, isn't it?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.com