tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post6117672102975932932..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Speeding into the new yearemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-9191304660864897012013-01-05T19:03:47.908-06:002013-01-05T19:03:47.908-06:00You've had such a crazy schedule with your rot...You've had such a crazy schedule with your rotations and moving and all the uncertainties of where your career will take you next. With all that you've been dealing with, it must be incredibly challenging to find the time to go running! Not to mention that you are dealing with subzero temps up in Minnesota! And I totally agree with you that speedwork is really the only way that I can survive runs on the treadmill - treadmills are the worst. I get bored on them within just a few minutes!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-82957862703644043022013-01-05T19:00:20.878-06:002013-01-05T19:00:20.878-06:00Shannon, you have been the most incredible trooper...Shannon, you have been the most incredible trooper when it comes to dealing with injuries and aches. I have so much admiration for the great attitude and patience that you had while trying to heal, because it is really, really trying. I am so glad to hear that you are back on track with running. You will be back to your awesome self in no time! And definitely agreed that speed doesn't matter at all, all that matters is that you CAN run! Blessings to you too!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83465891340140949192013-01-05T18:57:56.461-06:002013-01-05T18:57:56.461-06:00Here's hoping that this running vigor holds up...Here's hoping that this running vigor holds up when the winter weather gets really, really challenging! =D I totally hear you on losing momentum, though. With my plethora of injuries, I've been limiting myself to running just once a week and it's really hard to get any momentum going on that type of schedule. I'm definitely looking forward to spring already, you too!?!?!?<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too!!! And I am so glad to hear that you finally had a great NYE this year!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-37061973987180157142013-01-05T18:55:11.087-06:002013-01-05T18:55:11.087-06:00Ah yes, I scour the weather forecasts to try to pi...Ah yes, I scour the weather forecasts to try to pick the most favorable weather days to do my outdoor runs. =D Sprint intervals on the treadmill are such a great workout year-round, but especially in the wintertime! When the weather starts getting REALLY nasty (which I define as temps below about 15 degrees) I'll be doing treadmill intervals, too. I am sure that you'll see some great results yourself, so likewise, please keep us posted on your progress, too!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72501424823891660722013-01-05T18:52:49.446-06:002013-01-05T18:52:49.446-06:00I am literally feeling your pain when it comes to ...I am literally feeling your pain when it comes to the crankles. =( It is not a good feeling! I hope that you and I both are able to clear up our crankles soon!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-63078208042501492082013-01-05T18:52:17.082-06:002013-01-05T18:52:17.082-06:00You did four marathons last year!!! I think it wa...You did four marathons last year!!! I think it was smart of you to be careful and not to overdo it with your training last year. But cheers to all of us having much more training experience under our belts in 2013!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77635846152069133462013-01-05T18:50:38.193-06:002013-01-05T18:50:38.193-06:00YOU have helped motivate me to do speedwork!!! Yo...YOU have helped motivate me to do speedwork!!! You've had so much visible success with your own speedwork that I have been very inspired to give it a go!<br /><br />I'll put together a post about pose running as soon as time permits. I've never heard about ChiRunning, myself, so I will have to try to check that out myself, too! I think that form makes such a difference. I've seen some runners out on the streets that LOOK inefficient in their stride, and I can tell very easily that it is slowing them down. Here is hoping that both you and I can become as efficient with our form as possible!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-37407570674814266162013-01-05T18:48:03.121-06:002013-01-05T18:48:03.121-06:00Bobbi - thank you so much for forwarding me the li...Bobbi - thank you so much for forwarding me the link to Jim's blog! The post was extremely helpful and informative. Jim seems like a very inspirational runner with a lot of stories to share, too!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40305364972335283832013-01-04T19:27:43.522-06:002013-01-04T19:27:43.522-06:00I need to start doing speedwork again. Wait..Firs...I need to start doing speedwork again. Wait..First, I need to start running on a regular basis again. Hopefully I'll get to the point of speedwork again sooner rather than later because it is how I survive runs on the treadmill when I have to resort to those :)Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-25472687191368690242013-01-04T17:28:39.488-06:002013-01-04T17:28:39.488-06:00Oy Vey...I have had my own share of injuries and a...Oy Vey...I have had my own share of injuries and aches..hopefully it won't be too bad or take too long of a rest to get back to your awesome self Em! Since my psf I have noticed I am not as fast as before (not that I was ever fast) and my hip fatigues much easier than before...yet I am still running and that is what counts..I don't need to be fast, I just wanna run! Speedwork is not my thing, for sure! Blessings!Shannon @I Survived and Now I Runhttp://runningsurvivor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41785255374274272582013-01-03T12:31:06.166-06:002013-01-03T12:31:06.166-06:00Sorry to hear about this new running ache you'...Sorry to hear about this new running ache you're experiencing :( Hopefully it will clear up on its own. I need to get you to share some of this newly found running vigor because I lost mine back in the Fall and can't seem to get it back. I'm pretty sure I last did speedwork in October! The thought of hyperventilating after speedwork in 20 degree weather makes my lungs want to cry.<br /><br />Anyway, Happy New Year dear!! 2013 is gonna be great :)Irina @ Chocolatea Timehttp://www.chocolateatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77177523051995658862013-01-02T22:01:39.582-06:002013-01-02T22:01:39.582-06:00Monday was a really great day for a run, especiall...Monday was a really great day for a run, especially since it got so cold yesterday! I've been doing sprint intervals on the treadmill lately, but I've never tried it while running outside. It just seems easier on a treadmill, but I'm also just at a point now where I can only go that fast for about 20 seconds at a time. I'm really hopeful that I'll see results sometime too, so keep us posted if you do!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57627130529975071372013-01-02T12:41:37.253-06:002013-01-02T12:41:37.253-06:00Yay for some speed work! And boo to your ankle. I ...Yay for some speed work! And boo to your ankle. I hope it is nothing serious and clears up soon. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-627501287532640302013-01-02T11:12:10.859-06:002013-01-02T11:12:10.859-06:00Hopefully your success with speed-training will in...Hopefully your success with speed-training will inspire me to do some! Hope your pain is nothing serious :)Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68113309911882974462013-01-02T07:36:31.527-06:002013-01-02T07:36:31.527-06:00Boo to injury but high five for a stellar run! Esp...Boo to injury but high five for a stellar run! Especially since I know speed work isn't your favorite. It sounds like you really killed it! I had not heard that about ending a speed workout like you could do more. I will definitely keep that in mind the next time I hit the pavement. <br /><br />I've never heard about POSE, so I vote that you blog about it. :) I am currently reading ChiRunning, which I really like. I'm not sure if it's the same or similar, but it does address body positioning, which is something I struggle with. I'm a heel striker and I stand pretty upright. Not what you are supposed to do. I'm working on it, but it says in ChiRunning that it takes a long time to correct your form for good. So I guess I'm in for the long haul.*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-27588215732254719642013-01-01T21:08:04.946-06:002013-01-01T21:08:04.946-06:00Awesome workout! It's so nice to finish feelin...Awesome workout! It's so nice to finish feeling amazing :). Jim just wrote about success with POSE. He may be a good resource for you.<br /><br />http://50after40.blogspot.com/2012/12/changing-my-foot-strike-worked-for-me.html?m=1bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-58470345145319675512013-01-01T19:23:52.171-06:002013-01-01T19:23:52.171-06:00Credit Jeff Galloway for this speed workout! I sa...Credit Jeff Galloway for this speed workout! I saw it somewhere on his website and thought it sounded really straightforward, as well. Since I have a history of disliking speedwork, simpler is better for me when it comes to speedwork =D. I always prefer to run outside because I get so bored on treadmills... but this workout would certainly be an easy one to replicate on a treadmill!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-18876892442231628972013-01-01T19:20:34.283-06:002013-01-01T19:20:34.283-06:00Thanks, Maggie. I think speedwork has paid off hu...Thanks, Maggie. I think speedwork has paid off huge dividends for you, which is incredibly inspiring. I am amazed that you were able to cut 20 minutes off of your 10M time in just one year!!! Here's hoping that with my speedwork I can experience even a quarter of the success that you did with yours!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-91425195949758030262013-01-01T19:19:14.383-06:002013-01-01T19:19:14.383-06:00I totally relate. I did very little speedwork to ...I totally relate. I did very little speedwork to begin with, but during marathon training I completely stopped doing it. It's really, really hard to push yourself with speedwork when you're trying so hard to build distance!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72096488667025805492013-01-01T19:00:15.910-06:002013-01-01T19:00:15.910-06:00This sounds like a pretty straightforward speed wo...This sounds like a pretty straightforward speed workout! I may have to try this tomorrow! Is your speedwork done outside, or have you tried any on the treadmill? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64426279021406155842013-01-01T18:37:12.189-06:002013-01-01T18:37:12.189-06:00Yay! I love speedwork!! Although I'm sorry to ...Yay! I love speedwork!! Although I'm sorry to hear that you might be injured again :( I hope you are able to recover from whatever it is quickly!Maggie - Mag Mile Runnerhttp://www.magmilerunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68197498747452969422013-01-01T18:26:44.133-06:002013-01-01T18:26:44.133-06:00I really need to do more speedwork. I lost all my ...I really need to do more speedwork. I lost all my pep during marathon training.KellytheCulinarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157742508302761756noreply@blogger.com