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03-29-2012, 06:10 AM
#331
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As far as the iPod, that's why I don't let the kids I coach wear their music when doing a hard workout. I want them to learn to pay to the signals their bodies are sending at redline rather than tuning them out. ( No electronics other than watches are allowed in high school competition)
04-01-2012, 05:45 AM
#332
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Ran the race this morning- and it was chilly start. 44* and I resisted the urge to wear a long sleeve because I new midway I would regret it, so that was good.
No low back pain and all systems go- felt good. Ran 10 miles in 1:30 / 9 min. pace. Looking forward to the 1/2 at the end of the month
No low back pain and all systems go- felt good. Ran 10 miles in 1:30 / 9 min. pace. Looking forward to the 1/2 at the end of the month
04-02-2012, 09:58 AM
#333
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Ran the race this morning- and it was chilly start. 44* and I resisted the urge to wear a long sleeve because I new midway I would regret it, so that was good.
No low back pain and all systems go- felt good. Ran 10 miles in 1:30 / 9 min. pace. Looking forward to the 1/2 at the end of the month
No low back pain and all systems go- felt good. Ran 10 miles in 1:30 / 9 min. pace. Looking forward to the 1/2 at the end of the month
It is always a debate for me whether to wear a long sleeve under those conditions. Many of my long sleeve tops are actually pretty comfortable even when the temps start to climb, but I hate feeling like maybe I could have done better if I wasn't overheating.
04-02-2012, 02:22 PM
#334
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Good job, sw.
Rule of thumb: If you feel cold at the start line, you're not overdressed. If you'll be standing at the start for more than 10-15 minutes, wear something warm and disposable( take off and throw away 5 minutes before the start).
Rule of thumb: If you feel cold at the start line, you're not overdressed. If you'll be standing at the start for more than 10-15 minutes, wear something warm and disposable( take off and throw away 5 minutes before the start).
04-02-2012, 04:42 PM
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04-02-2012, 05:11 PM
#336
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Some races have so much clothing discarded in this manner, they collect them and donate right back to local stores or homeless shelters.
04-03-2012, 12:06 AM
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I had a friend who had the job at the Boston Marathon of collecting all the discarded gear in Hopkinton and driving it in to the finish line in Copley Square (which is a very difficult drive that day - but he got VIP parking - a great privilege here) - there was a table where they put people's stuff, alphabetically by the names you were encouraged to put boldly in it. No guarantees, but an attempt to return your gear!
04-03-2012, 03:46 AM
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I figured I would just tough it out since the race started Downtown in the shadows of the tall office buildings. The course headed towards the east into the Sun and I figured I would be warmed up by the 2nd or 3rd mile.
It was a fun race, definitely alot more "mental" planning and trying to keep a decent pace without pushing too hard. I did have enough energy to speed up to sprint in the last 1/4 mile or so to the the finish- that felt awesome.
Kinda blew me away at the Men's 1st place finishers time, 47:34- that's flyin'!
04-03-2012, 10:17 AM
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Great idea! Not sure why I never thought of that - Thanks!
04-13-2012, 08:50 AM
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Just Joined a Running Club
A professional association of which I am a member just started a running club, and in a moment of weakness, I e-mailed the guy starting it, and agreed to go to the first meeting (which hasn't happened yet, but I was asked for my T Shirt size).
Yesterday I was at a monthly luncheon of this association (and avoided eating dessert), and heard a person at the next table talking about the running group, and noting that she has joined the group, and also "has a number for Monday" - in Boston that means only one thing!
What have I got myself into? I did say I'm a casual runner, but I'm joining a group with people qualifiying for the Boston Mararathon. I am not in competition, any effort is good effort! Keep telling myself that!
Abby
Yesterday I was at a monthly luncheon of this association (and avoided eating dessert), and heard a person at the next table talking about the running group, and noting that she has joined the group, and also "has a number for Monday" - in Boston that means only one thing!
What have I got myself into? I did say I'm a casual runner, but I'm joining a group with people qualifiying for the Boston Mararathon. I am not in competition, any effort is good effort! Keep telling myself that!
Abby
