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09-09-19, 06:07 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York
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Next run will be an easy one or skipped. Vytas's Stretch was great as was the Runner's World yoga which was really a complete practice.
I put cocoa nibs in my breakfast before the run and started later since the sun comes up later. Lots of mistakes but I can learn from them and know what not to do going forward. Starting slowly is key and is tough for me. Testing out a quicker pace shows me that it might not happen. It's more important to me to finish strong.
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09-09-19, 07:52 AM | |
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: WI
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Sometimes things go really well, and you can't pinpoint the difference; other times it's the reverse. I just stick with start painfully slow, and speed up gradually. I get out to run later than most people, and the only times I run early are race days. It doesn't seem to matter. I think it's because I am going at a finishing pace, not a racing pace. When I try to go for a short, fast (for me) run, I have to go earlier before breakfast. For trail runs, I can go 1-3 pm with no issues once it's fall. I would never choose to run in the afternoons in July.
Sandy O
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09-09-19, 11:46 AM | |
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The photos from the race were up today. I have to say mine were way better than usual. I sent a couple to you, buff, on facebook. I was in a picture before the race, waiting for Ali, and at the finish.
Sandy O
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09-09-19, 11:56 AM | |
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I have 22 Casseys I didn't do a second time. 2 are 10 minutes, 20 are 5 minutes. If I do 10 minutes of Cassey Butt for 12 days, I will finish my second pass at the Cassey classes Sept 20, just in time for the price increase for the Duluth race. Yup. I kind of have to keep going.
I challenge Vannie to finish before me. Sandy O.
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09-09-19, 03:31 PM | |
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Location: Snowman Land :)
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"No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness |
09-10-19, 07:00 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York
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Feeling better mentally and physically today. I read and listened to more youtube marathon info yesterday. Will get Gatorade and pretzels when I go shopping later. Apparently I'm a salty sweater which may explain the Chinese food cravings.
Sandy - Is Trifecta keeping the challenge up or removing them after a certain number of days? Do you use BodyGlide for your long races? I haven't had problems but I also haven't run that distance. TIA. Skipping Cassey today since XTrain Legs was mostly glutes and I did the challenge on my long run day.
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09-10-19, 07:58 AM | ||
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I have never had any issues with chafing. I've done long runs in the spring, summer, and fall. I've worn mid thigh shorts, capris, and full length pants; tank tops, short sleeved, and long sleeved. My arms have never rubbed my trunk, my lack of boobs probably helps in the chest area, and in spite of good sized thighs, even my inner thighs have escaped chafing. The one time I chafed was early September running with Ali at one of her half marathons. I wasn't expecting to run far, so I wore a short skort. Big mistake as it was hot and humid, and I ended up doing 10 miles with her. I did wear that same skort for my birthday relay with Ali, and I was totally fine, but that was 6.7 miles and a cooler day. Try out the outfit you plan to wear race day on one of your long runs. Sandy O
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09-10-19, 08:05 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York
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Thanks Sandy for your patience with my questions. I ordered a running buddy to hold my phone - tried it today and it's too heavy for my pants. Ending up in Marshall's and got another belt with an additional small pocket. Also found capri's in hot pink with...2 pockets! And celery to add salt to my food.
Ending up as a group run to get in more hills. Thurs I have a local hill to tackle. It's about 1/2 mile, so I'll run up and down 3 times.
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09-10-19, 09:27 PM | |
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This morning I attempted wk14 day1 but the humidity was making me feel ill (haven't felt top of the world for a few days now anyway) so I cut it short, 55 min instead of 70. I decided to try 9:1 intervals but only made it to minute 19 before I switched to 3:1. Instead of my usual YFR I did Eoin's Power Yoga for Happiness Daily Dose of Bliss.
Buff, I use an armband for my phone for running. I've always been pretty happy with them but the velcro on my current one isn't great. I keep getting annoyed that it's sliding down the last few runs.
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