tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post2607013304990249499..comments2024-03-19T03:19:01.830-04:00Comments on Catching my Breath: Wineglass: 4 weeks outAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01325067352277421071noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-22530111114402881982013-09-10T17:53:09.388-04:002013-09-10T17:53:09.388-04:00I use races as training runs all the time. I'm...I use races as training runs all the time. I'm really disciplined about saying I'm going run X pace and actually do it, no matter how excited I get. But you know yourself best. Some people can't. But I love being a part of events and I can only race so often, so inevitably some end up as training runs or fun runs. But you've got to do what's best for you!<br /><br />And yes to LOTS of birthday celebrations!Run, Karla, Run!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16593862392293193320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-41537036021421222622013-09-10T13:50:54.050-04:002013-09-10T13:50:54.050-04:00I am beyond obnoxious about my birtday. It's d...I am beyond obnoxious about my birtday. It's definitely a week long celebration, haha.<br /><br />I cannot not race a race. I am supposed to run RnR Philly this weekend but I might not because I know I will race it instead of using it as a training run.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00217760694180510177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-87952442790913519502013-09-10T09:37:09.020-04:002013-09-10T09:37:09.020-04:00I cannot believe that Wineglass is only 4 weeks aw...I cannot believe that Wineglass is only 4 weeks away!! ahhh!!!Lora @ Crazy Running Girlhttp://www.crazyrunninggirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-64792017253831702762013-09-10T08:54:43.842-04:002013-09-10T08:54:43.842-04:00Awesome job with training! Reading blogs about eve...Awesome job with training! Reading blogs about everyone training for somethig is making me have the itch to pick a race to train for... <br /><br />I don't do multiple birthday celebrations maybe I should try that next year :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358230869109786915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-43560387898442096512013-09-10T08:38:11.868-04:002013-09-10T08:38:11.868-04:00It is really hard not to "race" a race. ...It is really hard not to "race" a race. My half marathon I did Saturday, the thing that kept me from racing it was mentally knowing it would not be a PR anyway due to the heat and the fact that it was a trail run (dirt/gravel roads, but still very different from road). That took the pressure off big time because I was like, why would I waste my time giving 100% on a race that wouldn't even be a PR (like, no possibly. It's hot and humid here too). I'm doing another trail race before my full and also have that same mindset- that's one good thing about trail runs, people are not as hardcore about times (well, some people are, but it's more about experience). Just do what you feel like is right- the race will be there next year for you to run it- I always look at it like that.<br /><br />You had a great week of workouts :). I want to hear about the 10K too! Amy Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197087030892201936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-76190032887631822112013-09-10T07:43:21.979-04:002013-09-10T07:43:21.979-04:00Lol yes I'm on a different planet when you tal...Lol yes I'm on a different planet when you talk about how you can't control your race pace. I'm actually the opposite- I keep trying longer distances because I can't ever push myself enough to know what's too far. Keep up the good work and don't be so hard on yourself nutrition-wise....if you start giving up coffee I'm going to stop following you ;) TwynMawrMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210534640371548338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-57245451933446721102013-09-09T21:36:07.781-04:002013-09-09T21:36:07.781-04:00Great week of training, I wish I would cross train...Great week of training, I wish I would cross train as much as you do. <br /><br />Glad you had a happy and relaxing b-day, and you're nephew is adorbs.<br /><br />I thought your ice bath pic was of something else, LOL! Ew!!! :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-37574236208119776752013-09-09T21:19:48.238-04:002013-09-09T21:19:48.238-04:00I think I would personally have to skip the race. ...I think I would personally have to skip the race. I don't know if I would have the self control either to (well I know I don't). I need to start setting aside more time to foam roll and such. <br /><br />I love that photo of you, your sister and your nephew. So cute. Holliehttp://fueledbylolz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-67529126588897527462013-09-09T20:31:44.025-04:002013-09-09T20:31:44.025-04:00I fully believe in at least a birthday week if not...I fully believe in at least a birthday week if not month! ;) I think you know yourself well enough. If you know you are not going to do the half "just for fun" then don't risk feeling like crap for your goal race. Eye on the big prize, right?Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-80821564340532251712013-09-09T19:52:07.591-04:002013-09-09T19:52:07.591-04:00I am in the same mindset right now - with 4 weeks ...I am in the same mindset right now - with 4 weeks to go, I've started setting aside 30 minutes every night to spend quality time with my foam roller and yoga mat, and I've been tracking what I eat and how much water I'm drinking. It's time to buckle down and get it done!<br /><br />That being said, I think you know yourself best and will figure out the best thing to do for the Rochester half. In my opinion, you will have plenty of chances to try and crush that half marathon PR, and you'll be able to do so without a ton of training buildup and recovery time. To me, it seems like your marathon PR is much more important to you - and I know you have big goals for this race. There's no harm in sitting out the half if it will help you reach your goals in the long run.<br /><br />I know you'll make the right choice for you though. You are an incredibly smart runner and racer. :)Heatherhttp://upstaterunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-72961072155979380862013-09-09T17:08:09.066-04:002013-09-09T17:08:09.066-04:00I'm planning on racing a half marathon Oct. 12...I'm planning on racing a half marathon Oct. 12 and then doing NYC Marathon Nov 3. Not sure how many weeks that is (I can't count haha) but I did it last year and didn't have any problem with it.<br /><br />You're training has been going so well. Almost in the home stretch! Keep up the good work girl :)Mon Amourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706234484306350090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-39029154598075671652013-09-09T16:18:24.494-04:002013-09-09T16:18:24.494-04:00I absolutely have multiple bday celebrations! I lo...I absolutely have multiple bday celebrations! I love it!<br /><br />I've never seen any of my races and races. Just going out and having fun :) The times are always welcoming surprises :)*CaNdY FiT*https://www.blogger.com/profile/17953663369115649865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-14380060630359132432013-09-09T15:28:15.981-04:002013-09-09T15:28:15.981-04:00Great job with your training girl! I say do what y...Great job with your training girl! I say do what you know is best for your body when it comes to Rochester. If you know that you won't be able to resist racing it then I would stick this one out.Mindy Bobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752837814235279145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2422411720783541847.post-58819474423001293522013-09-09T15:14:19.645-04:002013-09-09T15:14:19.645-04:00Yes to multiple birthday celebrations. I like to h...Yes to multiple birthday celebrations. I like to have parties with every group of people in my life haha.<br /><br />It sounds like you know the answer to the Rochester Half question. It's not worth getting injured and not being able to run (or not being able to run your best) for the marathon. Just my two cents.Amy @ Long Drive Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501796371395464758noreply@blogger.com