tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post7463394627719900903..comments2023-10-29T11:44:41.722-04:00Comments on Food to Run For: Races, Long Run and Weekly Workout RecapLizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10186456510876605883noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-76169134771476112132011-01-24T19:51:50.804-05:002011-01-24T19:51:50.804-05:00You have such a fun upcoming race calendar! I real...You have such a fun upcoming race calendar! I really hope you meet your PRs! I kind of figure you will ;)<br /><br />I can't wait to run with you at National!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-65130305510095192312011-01-24T17:34:17.211-05:002011-01-24T17:34:17.211-05:00Hi Lizzy!
So random story but Saturday I was at a...Hi Lizzy!<br /><br />So random story but Saturday I was at a blogger cookie swap and chatting with Cara from Caras Cravings (we had already established previously that we both went to Framingham), and somehow you came up because she asked if I ever had your mom as a teacher (of course I did!) and then I put 2 and 2 together to realize who you were... So we used to work together at Gap Kids in high school! This is Bridget (formerly Wickes, now Myers), not sure if you remember me...I look a lot different than in H.S. (curly hair, used to be a bit heavier haha) But I wanted to say hi and how ironic that we are both bloggers! And now I look forward to reading your blog more now!! :)Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865727813737484972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-83427636874362602172011-01-23T22:20:18.403-05:002011-01-23T22:20:18.403-05:00I'm jealous of people that have the ability to...I'm jealous of people that have the ability to read on the treadmill. I feel like I have to look straight ahead or I'll trip and fall.<br /><br />I'm following a Runner's World plan too and their speed confuses me, especially the shorter one. I kind of get running my long run at 11 something, but why are they having me run a 2 mile run at the same pace? I always ignore that.leehttp://inmytummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-55873709397458459202011-01-23T22:14:51.795-05:002011-01-23T22:14:51.795-05:00Does your treadmill automatically reset in an hour...Does your treadmill automatically reset in an hour?? That's what they do at my gym and I absolutely hate it! Once I swear I found a treadmill that let me run for 15 miles without stopping, but now they all seem to just reset on their own, even if you set it for a certain distance (like I did today).<br /><br />Anyway, congrats on making it through!! Sometimes getting your runs in is just about testing your willpower. And the tough runs are what make those great ones even better.<br /><br />I don't know how I feel about Runner's World's strategy of running so much slower than goal pace. I think that's okay on recovery runs, but honestly, how are you supposed to run a certain pace on race day if you've never actually practiced running that pace?? Obviously the endorphins and race environment will have some impact, but I think when you're training for a longer race, it's really important to run close to your goal pace -- the excitement of the race isn't going to carry you the whole way. I've found that it helps me do better at races if I do long runs at/near goal pace.<br /><br />Finally, to end this long comment, I didn't know you were also going to do the Black Cat race! I'm excited for all the races we'll be doing together this winter/spring :)Laurenhttp://www.healthontherun.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-45886056125294997662011-01-23T20:36:30.118-05:002011-01-23T20:36:30.118-05:00Dedication to the treadmill is the theme of this N...Dedication to the treadmill is the theme of this New England winter. Sorry your plans did not work out with Becky, but glad you were able to get the mileage in to keep up with all those races you have planned. How fun! Oh, and I am so tempted with the Ras na HEireann St. Pattys 5K. What is an Irish girl to do? ;)Bekah (runtrackmind)http://www.runtrackmind.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-85294377449451845872011-01-23T20:25:48.106-05:002011-01-23T20:25:48.106-05:00I agree, 10 miles on the treadmill is really tough...I agree, 10 miles on the treadmill is really tough to do. Easier to go faster than on flat road but harder to not fall asleep! In triathlon training I spend a lot of time on the bike trainer (my bike made stationery in my basement) which is equally boring - Today I did 60 min bike + 30 min run - all indoors. Snooooore.....<br /><br />Anyway, the real reason I am posting - I will see you again at the OFTM in Foxboro! I was also considering the Black Cat 10-miler so it's good to know someone I know is running it. :)<br /><br />Oh and one more thing - Last year George and I BOTH got each other The Stick for Christmas - LOL!<br /><br />Good job on your workouts - especially Thursday!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761463559162495346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-81604147158838327452011-01-23T19:49:32.681-05:002011-01-23T19:49:32.681-05:00Derek got The Stick for Christmas! He loves it, t...Derek got The Stick for Christmas! He loves it, too!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730744748834200892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-40567901896619549352011-01-23T19:22:40.583-05:002011-01-23T19:22:40.583-05:00wow - 10 miles on the mill! Props to you. I'm ...wow - 10 miles on the mill! Props to you. I'm dreading doing 6 tomorrow morning, since it will be like negative 10 out. Ew.<br /><br />Hooray for a lot of fun races! I think you can totally break 1:50 in the half - you have a lot of races to prepare you for it and have been doing great speedwork. Love having lots of races to look forward toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-75564001063618622212011-01-23T19:17:48.804-05:002011-01-23T19:17:48.804-05:00I'm doing the National Half (along with half o...I'm doing the National Half (along with half of the blogworld, it seems!). Can't wait!mindy @ just a one girl revolution.http://justaonegirlrevolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-78794791763553061712011-01-23T19:16:37.555-05:002011-01-23T19:16:37.555-05:00PR Running is my favorite running store! This day...PR Running is my favorite running store! This day did not go according to plan! I missed running with you. Luckily, we both managed on the 'mill.<br /><br />While I was running today, I thought about breaking 1:50. I'm going to need some serious adrenaline to pull out those paces..but I'm not counting us out just yet!Beckyhttp://www.beckontherun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-23344463244736176122011-01-23T18:34:56.629-05:002011-01-23T18:34:56.629-05:00PR Running is my favorite running store! They are...PR Running is my favorite running store! They are super knowledgeable and the best shoe-fitters around! Doesnt hurt that they had Mario Fraioli as the manager for a long time!<br /><br />I am thinking of doing a blog meet-up at Hyannis, it looks like a lot of us Boston/Central MA Bloggers will be there!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-90358347979130659122011-01-23T17:47:33.991-05:002011-01-23T17:47:33.991-05:00Wow, great job on the treadmill. It must've b...Wow, great job on the treadmill. It must've been tedious. You're very dedicated!MelissaNibbleshttp://www.melissanibbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626288962348691125.post-88484368393235668652011-01-23T17:14:20.578-05:002011-01-23T17:14:20.578-05:00Nice job on the treadmill, it is so much harder wi...Nice job on the treadmill, it is so much harder without good entertainment. I went outside yesterday and the roads were pretty sloshy and gross in parts, but I just needed a break from the indoor running.<br />I agree with you on the long run thing...2 minutes slower for the whole run doesn't make a lot of sense to me. I usually do 1-1.5 minutes per mile slower, then the last 2-4 miles try to pick it up to my marathon pace. Then again, I think when I trained and qualified for Boston I did the slow long run thing, and did 1 tempo run, 1 speed workout and 1 marathon pace run every week. Who knows, but I think your goal is still definitely attainable.<br />I had a pretty good workout week - wondering how long I can keep up this treadmill stuff though. Apparently we might get more rain/snow Weds??!Corey @ the runners cookiehttp://runnerscookie.comnoreply@blogger.com