tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post6383164740844638406..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Ultimate Coffee Date - Mayemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50614919771706976562015-05-05T09:16:40.885-05:002015-05-05T09:16:40.885-05:00My Garmin heart rate monitor's battery is dead...My Garmin heart rate monitor's battery is dead. =( Otherwise I would totally give it to you!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-16192912394206421122015-05-04T18:54:54.112-05:002015-05-04T18:54:54.112-05:00I do not but would like to. I have a Nike Sportsw...I do not but would like to. I have a Nike Sportswatch and I think I can use a Garmin heart monitor. Let me know if you happen to have a spare one. :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85126384618770271222015-05-04T13:56:37.968-05:002015-05-04T13:56:37.968-05:00"Super speedy" is a stretch but thanks v..."Super speedy" is a stretch but thanks very much for your confidence, Pete! You are the king of speed and quite the inspiration for all of us CRBs. =) BTW - I just saw you posted your Indy Mini recap. Off to read!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-31643744311985169312015-05-04T12:48:03.421-05:002015-05-04T12:48:03.421-05:00You are welcome! It will be exciting to see the su...You are welcome! It will be exciting to see the super speedy Emily crush her goals and continue on to even greater heights! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-65352496084673512892015-05-04T11:28:02.540-05:002015-05-04T11:28:02.540-05:00Caveat noted! I was reading Jeff Galloway's we...Caveat noted! I was reading Jeff Galloway's website and he also warned that while speedwork has a lot of upside, it also brings with it an increased risk of injury. This is really good to know. I think a once-per-week speedwork session is PLENTY. Thanks Pete!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90869183434057522732015-05-04T11:07:48.928-05:002015-05-04T11:07:48.928-05:00Erin is right that speedwork makes a huge differen...Erin is right that speedwork makes a huge difference. The one caveat is be careful not to overdo it. I think a few of my past injuries were a result of trying to do too much, too soon at the track. Even just a few intervals once a week at a speed that is just outside your comfort zone will pay huge dividends. Good luck! Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-45108174617943795592015-05-04T10:39:10.160-05:002015-05-04T10:39:10.160-05:00Speedwork has been my nemesis, too! Mentally it is...Speedwork has been my nemesis, too! Mentally it is so challenging to get started, knowing that it's going to hurt. Would you believe that I actually don't even know what Yassos are? I've heard talk about them so much but I don't know the details. I'll have to do some research!<br /><br />Happy anniversary to you and Jason!!! And I understand what you mean about needing to take charge of the planning for any kind of celebrations. It is nice to have control, though, right? =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44218441167668831382015-05-04T10:19:31.011-05:002015-05-04T10:19:31.011-05:00Ah, speedwork. I was really good about it for year...Ah, speedwork. I was really good about it for years and it made a big difference in my running. So, stick with it! Vary it up, too. Maybe try some Yasso 800s or 400s? (I think 400s work best for half marathon training). <br /><br />Jason's and my wedding anniversary is at the end of the month, too. We have no plans, either. I suppose if I don't plan something we'll continue to have no plans. Things I've learned after almost 12 years :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29929888052709342472015-05-04T10:01:31.318-05:002015-05-04T10:01:31.318-05:00Oh my gosh, there was so much to see and do! All k...Oh my gosh, there was so much to see and do! All kinds of memorabilia, exhibits, photo ops, shopping, and physical challenges (e.g. vertical leap, 40-yd dash, flag football, etc.) Will tell you more about it when we meet up for lunch later this week. =)<br /><br />Appreciate the encouraging words about the speedwork and glad to hear that it does get easier with time! I've never tried ladders but will have to give it a whirl soon. Anything to keep these workouts interesting!<br /><br />Thanks for the anniversary wishes. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26627191753395969192015-05-04T09:48:11.986-05:002015-05-04T09:48:11.986-05:00LOL, yeah, the blinking lights are pretty funny! I...LOL, yeah, the blinking lights are pretty funny! In one sense it's a good design because it lets you know that the monitor is working. But in the other sense, it looks kind of funny. =)<br /><br />Thanks for the anniversary wishes, Erica!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-43582682592819785302015-05-04T09:47:31.739-05:002015-05-04T09:47:31.739-05:00LOL on these heart rate monitors. Do you use one, ...LOL on these heart rate monitors. Do you use one, too?<br /><br />Wow! Great progression on your speedwork! That is really impressive. I've been so lackadaisical about speedwork that right now my mindset is just that any speedwork is better than none at all. I do love that sense of accomplishment upon completing the workout, though!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-65006783658995069552015-05-04T09:46:04.452-05:002015-05-04T09:46:04.452-05:00Thanks so much, Meghan! Yes, it is really cool to ...Thanks so much, Meghan! Yes, it is really cool to see all the numbers laid out in perfect (or imperfect, LOL) harmony. It'll also be a great way to objectively determine when to dig in as opposed to just saying, "I'm tired." The numbers don't lie, right? =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76961823925313594522015-05-04T09:34:06.360-05:002015-05-04T09:34:06.360-05:00Thanks so much for co-hosting these link-ups, Debo...Thanks so much for co-hosting these link-ups, Deborah! I am loving reading everyone's posts, too. I agree - the draft on TV would be really boring to watch. But I guess it might work as something to have on in the background??? emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87502045232965253102015-05-04T09:33:09.201-05:002015-05-04T09:33:09.201-05:00Thanks Katie! The only thing is that a lot of stuf...Thanks Katie! The only thing is that a lot of stuff needs to get done at work between now and then, LOL. Going on vacation isn't about doing less work - it's just about reallocating the work to the weeks before and after, you know? =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55709438386985267042015-05-04T09:32:22.582-05:002015-05-04T09:32:22.582-05:00Thanks for the comforting and encouraging words, W...Thanks for the comforting and encouraging words, Wendy! I am thrilled to hear that speedwork has been really effective for you. That is great news!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46723400842602419742015-05-04T09:31:58.450-05:002015-05-04T09:31:58.450-05:00LOL! I've been seeing lots of references to to...LOL! I've been seeing lots of references to today being National Star Wars Day so today might be a good day to have blinking lights. I will have to try intervals based on distance, too. It's always nice to change up the mindset and focus and ensure things are interesting! Thanks so much for the travel/anniversary wishes!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71535854389801583082015-05-04T08:50:25.454-05:002015-05-04T08:50:25.454-05:00I am curious about the draft festivities... what d...I am curious about the draft festivities... what did they have for people? I think I saw a ball pit for kids on TV. lol<br /><br />I am happy to hear you are doing longer intervals! They will get easier with time! You can always do distance based ones too, or ladders, etc. :)<br /><br />Happy early anniversary! :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-5494263250392633472015-05-03T19:59:21.912-05:002015-05-03T19:59:21.912-05:00Blinking lights? Whoa!
Happy Anniversary!! Blinking lights? Whoa! <br /><br />Happy Anniversary!! Erica Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515394923756400619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-6663467068962805222015-05-03T17:55:08.132-05:002015-05-03T17:55:08.132-05:00I laughed at your experience with the heart monito...I laughed at your experience with the heart monitor. That was pretty funny. But I would have thought the same thing. :-)<br /><br />I love speedwork. I started off with 1 minute speed and 1:30 recovery, then 2 minutes speed with 2 minutes recovery, and am now at 5 minutes speed with 2 minutes recovery. Tough but I also feel fantastic afterwards.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89627177082748358842015-05-02T16:07:51.746-05:002015-05-02T16:07:51.746-05:00Congrats on the upcoming anniversary! I love using...Congrats on the upcoming anniversary! I love using my heart rate monitor because I'm obsessed with metrics. Plus it's a good way to know when I can really dig in and give it a little extra instead of being lazy.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />MeghanMeghan @ Southern Belle Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836469631526053728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85282004198441455522015-05-02T15:17:36.476-05:002015-05-02T15:17:36.476-05:00My boys have been watching the draft non stop. It&...My boys have been watching the draft non stop. It's so boring I don't get it. Thanks for linking up with us for coffee today. I love these posts!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81117773098999080852015-05-02T14:38:21.327-05:002015-05-02T14:38:21.327-05:00How cool that you're going to Korea!How cool that you're going to Korea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304231888661959262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-19618776433715705802015-05-02T13:23:32.552-05:002015-05-02T13:23:32.552-05:00I would tell you to not worry about the electricit...I would tell you to not worry about the electricity from the heart rate monitor! Oh and I'd share with you how effective that speedwork has been for me! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-15708864508998827152015-05-02T12:28:06.783-05:002015-05-02T12:28:06.783-05:00I would so want the blinking lights to appear thro...I would so want the blinking lights to appear through my shirt. LOL! I may try your intervals. I usually clock mine by distance. Usually I run .35 and rest .20. Have a wonderful trip to Korea and enjoy your anniversary as well.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com