tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post4162622877909179982..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: Relearning the Long RunAli K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-80207040985791337692015-05-27T14:18:11.278-07:002015-05-27T14:18:11.278-07:00This sounds like my dream weekend!! I sadly got ov...This sounds like my dream weekend!! I sadly got over enthusiastic with the long runs and got a bit sore/pre-injured so I have to rest. But this weekend!! Nice 6 miles, brunch, and then a nap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-30390722059172292782015-05-07T18:55:04.828-07:002015-05-07T18:55:04.828-07:00I forget that I used to barely be able to run a qu...I forget that I used to barely be able to run a quarter mile. Running 6 is a HUGE accomplishment, even though I've now run a full. I need to remember not to undermine any distance!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-25241496890715344222015-05-07T18:54:14.413-07:002015-05-07T18:54:14.413-07:00I'd read other bloggers who wear dirty socks a...I'd read other bloggers who wear dirty socks and I thought I never would but...I was desperate!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-10092726156990939412015-05-07T18:53:40.683-07:002015-05-07T18:53:40.683-07:00I don't have the luxury to wait around...it ge...I don't have the luxury to wait around...it gets too hot to run long by like 8am. So I have to start EARLY! <br /><br />I'm not looking forward to thinking about water on the route. I didn't need to drink on this 6-miler.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-70236437942311352232015-05-07T18:52:55.401-07:002015-05-07T18:52:55.401-07:00There's definitely a system I need to remember...There's definitely a system I need to remember. I guess my blog is useful; I can go back and see what works for me!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-30505553267212051212015-05-07T18:52:26.552-07:002015-05-07T18:52:26.552-07:00OMG, if you can invent an even BETTER "run le...OMG, if you can invent an even BETTER "run less, run faster" technique, I'd be all over that. <br /><br />I'm super curious...if you don't like running long, why run marathons??Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-45937167948130989752015-05-07T18:51:43.322-07:002015-05-07T18:51:43.322-07:00I sure am! I kind of hate knowing weekends aren...I sure am! I kind of hate knowing weekends aren't for sleeping anymore, but at least I know I'm doing something good for myself and my training.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-73118382620553198332015-05-07T18:51:15.510-07:002015-05-07T18:51:15.510-07:00I hope long runs bring you a great sense of accomp...I hope long runs bring you a great sense of accomplishment when you begin adding them back in!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-63903901488343251562015-05-07T18:50:01.777-07:002015-05-07T18:50:01.777-07:00Agreed about the outcome...I always end up enjoyin...Agreed about the outcome...I always end up enjoying myself and feeling super accomplished! I don't know why my head gets in the way!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-14412081809181280202015-05-07T18:49:19.390-07:002015-05-07T18:49:19.390-07:00I'll be building up to 10 or 12, then starting...I'll be building up to 10 or 12, then starting official training in July/August! I can't WAIT for your 2nd half...it'll be fun to see how your training changes.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-51890839966440907142015-05-07T18:48:04.492-07:002015-05-07T18:48:04.492-07:00It makes me feel SOO good that even a 3x Boston Ma...It makes me feel SOO good that even a 3x Boston Marathoner gets nervous when adding long runs back in!!!!<br /><br />I love 2nd breakfast...it's such a rare treat!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-92227899704201162032015-05-07T18:47:20.274-07:002015-05-07T18:47:20.274-07:00I think I'm finally adjusted to the 70s, but t...I think I'm finally adjusted to the 70s, but the 80s are looming!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-24312556308444944932015-05-07T18:47:03.415-07:002015-05-07T18:47:03.415-07:0014 miles was such a magical number for me because ...14 miles was such a magical number for me because it was the first time I ran farther than a half! I love running while traveling - maybe being in a new place will motivate you and make you feel fresh!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-30264469280937810482015-05-07T18:46:04.123-07:002015-05-07T18:46:04.123-07:00I love that we're on the same track for buildi...I love that we're on the same track for building a base and training. Your full is earlier than mine, but in general we'll both be training at the same time, and that makes me feel WAY less nervous!<br /><br />I think I'm trying for 8 this weekend. We'll see!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-44773026898897709862015-05-05T18:40:29.875-07:002015-05-05T18:40:29.875-07:00I live in a bubble world of ultra-marathoners. I ...I live in a bubble world of ultra-marathoners. I am the lazy one who hasn't even run a marathon, so I often forget that six miles is a long way for most people. My friends and I (two of us are broken, two of us just ran Boston) raced "just" the 10k on Sunday. People looked at us like we were assholes when we said that. NotRachemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535369819272842179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-76453358949649658602015-05-05T11:04:43.775-07:002015-05-05T11:04:43.775-07:00THIS: "Around 4.5 miles, my legs were like, W...THIS: "Around 4.5 miles, my legs were like, Wait, we're not done? I was glad I decided to cap the distance at six." I feel that way every time I do a longish run after taking some time away from them. <br /><br />Also, I feel the same way about socks. I have a favorite pair of running socks that I wear for long distances and races and I sort of freak out if I don't have them. I'm sure I've worn them dirty if that's what needed to happen. Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513024630096102400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-21312576125115875072015-05-04T16:47:50.367-07:002015-05-04T16:47:50.367-07:00I have a habit of letting my long runs mentally ta...I have a habit of letting my long runs mentally tax me before I get out there, so I try and do them when I first get up, otherwise I worry about it for hours, and procrastinate, etc. However, when I am doing them I am fine. I think it is because they take more planning...I noticed when I would do a long run in the winter, I wouldn't obsess about it because I didn't have to plan ahead and drop water bottles...<br />Good job getting it done!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701729330317008439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-54071509341359434682015-05-04T11:38:41.338-07:002015-05-04T11:38:41.338-07:00I have been having this exact same feeling. After ...I have been having this exact same feeling. After several months off of long runs from injury, I had to remind myself of how to do them! What to wear, what to take, etc. Starting to get back in the groove now and I'm sure you will too. Great post! Love the picture of Archie and the oatmeal.Sarahhttp://seesarahrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-66356406310760186212015-05-04T11:22:09.936-07:002015-05-04T11:22:09.936-07:00Nice job out there! I remember being really nervou...Nice job out there! I remember being really nervous about getting back into long running when I started training in February, but that first 10 miler was easy peasy. I once read that your body will forget how to run fast before it forgets how to run long. I guess it's in our genes or something :)<br /><br />I personally do not enjoy running long so I never miss it much when I'm out of commission. Maybe one day they will invent a way to train for a marathon PR with a longest run of 10 miles. A girl can dream :)Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728566362857791633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-76090698673248405182015-05-04T05:53:10.641-07:002015-05-04T05:53:10.641-07:00I miss long runs! I bet you are happy to be back a...I miss long runs! I bet you are happy to be back at them. :)Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-78041820846870736632015-05-03T18:46:49.992-07:002015-05-03T18:46:49.992-07:00Oh man I haven't done much of a long run in so...Oh man I haven't done much of a long run in sooo long. Besides the 10k I did in April (which I didn't not properly train for :-| ), I haven't run more than 5 miles since December! Ah, I have been consistent with my runs, but they have just all been fairly short. Your post has motivated me to get back into doing proper long runs...as soon as finals are over. :)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861238621971184676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-62313382270791255722015-05-03T18:34:52.936-07:002015-05-03T18:34:52.936-07:00I always get really nervous with long runs when I ...I always get really nervous with long runs when I haven't done one in a while or if I am doing a new distance (like today). I get like super worried about the amount of suffering I am going to do and it never turns out bad at all! I always end up enjoying myself so much on my long runs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-52184580859317788732015-05-03T17:21:32.744-07:002015-05-03T17:21:32.744-07:00I've been trying to keep my long runs to betwe...I've been trying to keep my long runs to between 5-8 miles during the summer. I was told that's a good base to have before amping up my training in the fall for the second half, plus the rebel challenge (hope I get in!) in January. It's weird though- a few months ago, 6 miles would have legitimately been a "long" run for me. It's odd how normal it feels now. And I LOVED the cold front too! It was so nice I went out at 8 am this morning and didn't have to worry about the sun or anything it was gorgeous! Montana Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592368759795707989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-45712134186376255502015-05-03T15:13:03.020-07:002015-05-03T15:13:03.020-07:00Hey my friend Sam and I were talking about getting...Hey my friend Sam and I were talking about getting nervous for long runs yesterday! I felt the same way early in the winter when Boston training began and now she's feeling nervous as her mileage creeps up. :) I also had a second breakfast yesterday!! #1 toast with PB and #2 Oatmeal with PB and berries :DGirl Goes Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007470602143669184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-52281762362426476032015-05-03T13:41:16.314-07:002015-05-03T13:41:16.314-07:00Great job on your 6 miler! So funny - temps in th...Great job on your 6 miler! So funny - temps in the 60's and 70's are killing me right now! I always get nervous when I go beyond 6 miles for my long runs but since I've been in training mode since February I'm finally getting used to it lol! Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.com