Weekly Update *Training continues for everyone and welcome to a few new additions: Aimee at I Tri to Be Me, Luke at the Super Fatlete , and Amy at Tri Tri Again.
Long run updates...I think they are starting to feel less scary for those reaching the higher numbers! Olivia at Blissful Runner tackled 20 miles, Nicki from Nicki's Nook took on 18 miles, and Amber (Girl with the Red Hair) reached 17 miles!! In addition, Aneta at Confessions of a Rambunctious Runner ran her longest yet at 15!! Meggan at On My Way to 26.2 will be running her longest to date this week - 11 miles!
Race Reports...Click on the links to read the race reports from the past week. Julie from Julie's Running Blog - Gopher to Badger Half, Becka at 50 Half Marathons... - Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half, Rene at the Amherst Shuffle - Crisman 5K . Oh, and Allie at The Constant Pursuit has a brand new PR for the half marathon!
I anticipate Katie at Legally Fit will have a recap of her 5K today (These posts take awhile to compile so they are pre-written on Tuesdays). Jon at SwiCycloRun is going through a bit of taper madness but should have a new race recap for us soon!
Molly at I'm a Sleeper Baker (who is trying not to freak out about the upcoming marathon) received some good advice for dealing with a blister. Ann at Sole Sisters had some blister issues after her long run this week too. Speaking of advice, Chris at Evolving through Running is seeking some advice on hydration packs.
It seems like a few of us are starting to see some better temperatures and running conditions, while others are suffering. Lisa at Lisa's Yarns had more reasonable tempertaures this week but it still hot for Kellie at Running Rodeo and Pam at Thirty Schmirty. Caro at Calinchen Runs dealt with rain, which is always an adventure.
Bobbi at Zero to 26.2 is getting her knee checked out this week - hope you are back to running soon!! Heather's (Crazy World of a Running Mom) shin pain is back, but she continues to have a great attitude about it.
Last Week's Poll Results
Do you listen to music while you run?
Yes, all time - 41.8%
Only during training - 11.6%
Occasionally - 30.4%
Never - 16.2%
Weekly Questions (feel free to answer here or on your own blog)
Do you run with other people - who, where, when and why (or why not)?
Weekly Poll (open to all!)
*If I missed something you would like mentioned, please let me know!
You are awesome Abbi!
ReplyDeleteI posted your question on my blog but I will answer here too. I do not run with other people. I have incredibly flat feet that causes Achilles issues for me. I need to run at my own pace and not worry about running with someone else. I am so afraid that I will run faster or further than I should because I am running with someone else and injure myself.
OMG, I can't believe so many peeps have joined up. I started out trying to follow everybody, but it's gotten too big for me to keep up with now!
ReplyDeleteWay to play it smart, Meggan!
The only time I've ever run with people is during a race, but I am about to remedy that as my first group run is a 10-miler with the Clarksville Running Club this Saturday!
Great summary of things happening around the running blogosphere
ReplyDeleteI tried running w/ other people earlier in my training, but I struggled to find people in the right pace group... They were either way too fast (8:30 miles) or too slow (10:30-11 min miles for a mid-week run).
ReplyDeleteI sort of like the solitude of running alone. It's my time to think through things that are bothering me. Or it's my time to not think and just listen to music and pound out the miles.
Thanks again for the summary. It has been great to read about others' long run experiences.
ReplyDeleteI have a running partner and we use each other to get through those long boring runs. Closer to race day though, we go our seperate ways because we are different speeds when it comes to running with speed. I am all for running partners!
Great recap!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that you ask this question, as I was just discussing it with one of my running buddies last week. We both like to do shorter runs with someone but prefer to do longer runs alone. Longer runs to me require more concentration and I need to get into the zone. That being said, I can run longer distances with my husband because I don't feel the need to make conversation :)
I really enjoy reading these recaps!
ReplyDeleteFor the most part, I train alone. But on my long runs, I do it with two of my friends who are also doing the marathon. It reeeaallly helps to have someone to run all those hours with!
My LSD is *usually* Sunday but this week I'm doing it on Saturday because I have a 10K Sunday morning :)
ReplyDeleteI love this series!!
Damn Abbi,
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you keep up with everyone's schedules! Thanks for the recap....I have several race reports to check out:) Happy Wednesday!
I love these recaps. I'm not quite sure how you keep everyone straight! I was hoping to get a blog roll on my blog that were just distance dreamers, and a seperate one for everyone else. Do you have a master list?? that way I can try and make it around to everyone's blogs!
ReplyDeleteMy runs are 50/50. Half of the time I run with my friend Nicole or another member of our GYRO team, but other times I like to hit the pavement by myself to practice how it will be during my marathon! Our GYRO group does try and make it around for long runs...last week we met a blog friend for the first time for a 12 miler! So fun!
You are so on top of things! I clearly am not... I swore today was Tuesday! I'll blame the time change back from California to Ohio. ;) Update tomorrow for sure from me!
ReplyDeleteI always run alone. I haven't found anybody I could run with and I'm a slow runner so either I hold that person back or he/she will be too fast for me. Besides that I love running alone, just me and my music. Life is hectic and running is a moment for me to let everything go and relax my mind.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing at putting together these weekly updates! :) Thanks for taking the time.
ReplyDeleteOops forgot to answer the weekly question.
ReplyDeleteI usually run with my hubby or alone...if I'm alone I sometimes have my ipod :)