Weekly UpdateThe weeks keep flying by for all of us training!
Long Run Updates: Molly at I'm a Sleeper Baker did her last long, long run at 21 miles. She's ready to rock her marathon in a few weeks!
Kellie at Running Rodeo took on 19. Lisa at Lisa's Yarns and I both ran 18. Linz at Destination 26.2, Rene at The Amherst Shuffle and Chris at Evolving through Running all took on 16.
Kate at Run with Kate ran her longest long run yet at 13.5 miles and she also attended a training session for Girls on the Run (a group to build self esteem for girls and train for a 5K) - which I think is just awesome!
Kelly at MaxiFortend ran a long run of 10 in preparation for her half and Pam at Thirty Schmirty did 10 in preparation for her marathon. Jen at Jen is Green had a 7 mile run (mixed in with lots of fun outings it appears!). Bret at Just an Age Grouper kicked off his half marathon training this week.
Amber (Girl with the Red Hair) had to postpone her 18-mile long run due to the heavy smoke in the air but hopefully that issue is resolved now and the air is clear! Erika at Chasing My Monkeys... is half way through her training but had to postpone her latest long run as well.
Race Reports: Click the links to see what others have run in the last week or so! Rae's Hamot 5K report, Julie's Maple Grove 3.75 mile (she's a racing machine!), Jon at SwiCycloRun's awesome Half Ironman report , Katie's Saratoga 5K report, Becka's Warrior Dash report , and Allie's AFC Half Marathon report.
Ann at Sole Sisters is already thinking 'marathon' even though her upcoming half is still what she is focusing on right now. Zaneta at Zaneta Runs' first half marathon is also quickly approaching!
Bobbi at Zero to 26.2 is slowing able to run again and has a terrific outlook on her journey. Mindy at The Road to Becoming a Runner is back feeling good on her runs and so is Anne at Asthma and the Gift of Running. Heather at The Crazy World of Running Mom made the decision to put her marathon on hold due to her injuries and also has a great outlook about it!
Aimee at I Tri to Be Me went a great camping/hiking trip and sported her Vibrams. I also saw Katie at Legally Fit recently got a pair too! Amy at Tri Tri Again is now sporting a fuel belt for long runs (they're not that dorky - we need 'em! - well, ok, maybe they are a little dorky). Oh, and Raquel at Historiadora on the Run recently got a new treadmill to help with some of her training.
Finally, just a couple of great posts to point out. Kate at Run with Kate has a great post about athletes and a vegan diet. I admire people who stick to a vegan diet. I know there are lots of us in this group who at least make efforts to cut back on some of their meat/dairy/etc. intake so I wanted to point out her great series of posts. And, Olivia at Blissful Runner has a great post dedicated to her awesome Mom!
Last Week's Poll Results
What day is your long run?
Friday - 6%
Saturday - 48%
Sunday - 46%
Weekly Questions
Is there someone who inspires you to run? Anyone in the running community you admire?
Weekly Poll
I have a few more things for polls/questions, but I'll probably run out in a few weeks. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know!
I couldn't even fathom the "nothing" answer! I know it works for some people but I last about 3 minutes on an empty stomach lol.
ReplyDeleteI was actually inspired to run a marathon back in 2004 when I overheard this random guy on my bus talking about the marathon he had just ran the day before. I had never met a 'marathoner' so I was just sort of intrigued. I ended up striking up a conversation with him - he said I should totally make it a goal, but it just never seemed feasible. But then in 2005 I started training for a 5k and realized that I really liked the challenge of running.
ReplyDeleteit's interesting to think that my running was inspired by some random guy that i will never see again. It's a good reminder for us runners that you never know who you are going to inspire. I am really hoping that my nephews are inspired by me. I don't expect them to be runners, but I hope they live a healthy, active life!
Working in health care is a daily inspiration to run. Everyday I see people whose health condition would be so much better if they ran for 30 minutes a day. I always make a mental note to myself to get my run in after seeing someone's list of ten daily meds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates! I admire Kara Goucher and Ryan Hall. Not sure why, but they inspire me.
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ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet! Thanks for the shout out:) You must spend so much time keeping up with everyone's schedules and races! We all appreciate it!
I agree with my blogger little bro Jon....Kara Coucher is amazing! She is also from Minnesota and is so nice:) Also, who doesn't love Ryan Hall? They are both amazing athletes and great role models!
Take care Abbi!
My Dad has always been my running inspiration, but Dean Karnazes is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteNothing is my favorite ... it's right up there with Nada, and take a deep breath.
ReplyDeleteCan't have anything bouncing around in there.
My brothers are my inspiration, they are both younger than me but I want to be just like them (as runners) when I grow up! I also like to watch Shalane Flanagan and hope to see her do well in her first marathon.
ReplyDeleteGreat job everyone!
ReplyDeleteWatching Deena Kastor in the Chicago documentary was very inspiring. Seeing her battle injury and come back from it and still do so amazing in the marathon just amazes me.
They are totally dorky. But I embrace my dorkiness EVERY long run. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Job Molly!! You are just about there.
ReplyDeleteI agree the fuel belts are dorky, but I have finally accepted the fact that I must wear one. The things we do for health...
Don't worry, I'm not overly vain. ;-)
Thanks again Abbi for your amazing work on this. I love keeping up with everyone's training each week.
Great recap Abbi! I'll try to think of some future questions too :) My husband inspired me to start running, although he wouldn't classify himself as a runner.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed by your ability to track everyone like that--good job!
ReplyDeleteWow what a list. It's definitely inspiring. And I agree with the poll results, I like my long runs on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list of updates on everyone! Thanks for the encouraging words chica!
ReplyDeleteMent to answer this on my blog lastnight but I had a bad day so I forgot and I will answer it here.
ReplyDeleteNo one inspires me to run, however (i'm beign very honest here) I have found countless people while blogging that I admire like Boring Adam, Emz, Jeff, and so many more. Some for thier attitudes, some for their help, and some of them showed me the human body can go faster adn farther than I even knew was possible. They make me want to put in extra work to get as good.
I'm inspired by my family...and some amazing bloggers. Ajh is my hero...she started running later in life, like myself, and she rocks the races :)
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