tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post8609010622263593653..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Wednesday Workout Update - 12-12-12Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43749870923885148062012-12-18T05:44:16.736-06:002012-12-18T05:44:16.736-06:00Whether you are doing long races or shorter ones, ...Whether you are doing long races or shorter ones, keep racking up those deserved medals! <br />I think it's great that you are evaluating what type of distance runner that you want to be, and are figuring out what makes you happy. I said it in a comment before, not every runner HAS to keep increasing their distances; maybe the goal can be to run 5Ks and just get *faster* at them. Nothing wrong with that kind of goal, either!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-35458764844473495302012-12-18T04:26:37.749-06:002012-12-18T04:26:37.749-06:00I love intervals.
I love intervals.<br />Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704473606391758132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-22924801104012989292012-12-13T10:25:00.128-06:002012-12-13T10:25:00.128-06:00I have probably said this before, but you know Ima...I have probably said this before, but you know Ima say it again: you can fully train for a half marathon in 12 weeks or less, depending on how long it has been since you ran your last one. I couldn't do it for 25 weeks. I don't see a bit of need to run each long distance twice but that's just my .02.<br /><br />As for the walking intervals, for me, the only way to do them is to train them purposefully. If I train to run only and suddenly find myself walking, like you I have a very difficult time even wanting to run again. The intervals definitely work if trained though - there are lots of folks who actually find themselves faster when they train them like that. <br /><br />This is all part of becoming an experienced runner - finding what works for you. For example, as you've mentioned that you did 12 races in '12. I realized I did ZERO. In fact, I've done very little racing at all for the past few years even though I've logged plenty of miles. Right now, that has worked for me.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308631304554235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-27864975725911838582012-12-13T07:05:20.839-06:002012-12-13T07:05:20.839-06:00I think that is a great plan Shelley! I know what...I think that is a great plan Shelley! I know what you mean about not wanting to go any farther! <br /><br />And I forgot about your cute metal rack - love it!jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084523464130876230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-22667315398877379462012-12-12T21:47:28.229-06:002012-12-12T21:47:28.229-06:00Your realization that you were running week after ...Your realization that you were running week after week, when just a few years ago you weren't, is so important to remember! I mean, you ran 12 races this year! That's awesome!<br /><br />But yeah, I can see where the distance would be tough. My running partner is training for a half right now, and her program does add distance, but also includes a couple short runs each week (basically whatever they can do in about 40 minutes in intervals of jogging 5 minutes/walking 1 minute), I think for the purpose of making sure everyone does still feel good about running, even if the longer distances can be hard. I hope that cutting the distance over the next few weeks helps!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82961781501416382562012-12-12T20:05:14.453-06:002012-12-12T20:05:14.453-06:00Love the medals. I read some blogs where they say ...Love the medals. I read some blogs where they say they throw em in the closet, but I LOVE my medals!! <br />Congrats on 12 in 12!! You are a runner whether you run 1 mile or 26 miles!! You inspire me to keep moving!! THankyoU!Debsdailylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520412949675963572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-28130721669383679532012-12-12T13:48:12.545-06:002012-12-12T13:48:12.545-06:00Hot dawg for 12 in 2012! I love your medal board. ...Hot dawg for 12 in 2012! I love your medal board. I'm working with my dad to make a few for me and a couple of friends.<br /><br />Um yeah...about that long distance thang. I think you and I are on the same mental page. I feel ya - totally. It's probably why I haven't paid for Rock n Roll or Women's Half today ($20 off for the special day). But I do like your game plan and hope it works for you. I'm all hyped for the halves I have on my schedule, but as race day gets closer I dread the distance. Gah!!!<br /><br />I've got one scheduled/paid for on Dec 23rd in Galveston. Let's hope it's good weather. LaShaunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926161882767198480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-75644992875840275772012-12-12T13:14:51.526-06:002012-12-12T13:14:51.526-06:00I love what Fran said about distance not defining ...I love what Fran said about distance not defining a runner. <br /><br />We all have that personal block that can be really hard to get through. I hope you figure it out and get to that happy place for your next half. :DLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45172468709371631502012-12-12T11:21:12.244-06:002012-12-12T11:21:12.244-06:00Happy 12-12-12 and a big congratulations on your 1...Happy 12-12-12 and a big congratulations on your 12 races! Loving those beautiful medals.<br /><br />Maybe long distances just aren't your thing. And there's nothing wrong with that. This is supposed to be fun. :) I like the 5ks and obstacle course runs the best. But that's just me.The Curious Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233027752619330266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-11076603052882549772012-12-12T11:13:57.049-06:002012-12-12T11:13:57.049-06:00Hooray for 12 in 2012!! You are so right - imagin...Hooray for 12 in 2012!! You are so right - imagine the woman you were five years ago even contemplating how her life would be five years from then - as the saying goes "you've come a long way baby!" <br /><br />You should be so proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-24518815118862379762012-12-12T10:58:33.744-06:002012-12-12T10:58:33.744-06:00Sounds like a great plan Shelley. I'm glad yo...Sounds like a great plan Shelley. I'm glad you're going to keep running!!! Have a great day. Roz @ weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01170490131384171109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-23041549466481181962012-12-12T10:05:32.285-06:002012-12-12T10:05:32.285-06:00Cool! 12 races in 2012 and you are blogging about ...Cool! 12 races in 2012 and you are blogging about it on 12-12-12?!? Very awesome!! <br /><br />I think your new plan sounds smart. You deserve some easy runs!! :)Jill A https://www.blogger.com/profile/18314858719315620032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-15101085759875024672012-12-12T09:55:40.296-06:002012-12-12T09:55:40.296-06:00Yes. You know, from some people's perspective ...Yes. You know, from some people's perspective four or five miles IS a long distance!<br /><br />And yes, it totally eluded me that you had run 12 races this year. That's amazing!<br /><br />Your medal display is very cool!debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-81231001464167105932012-12-12T09:54:07.920-06:002012-12-12T09:54:07.920-06:00Love the plan. The Galloway method sounds like a ...Love the plan. The Galloway method sounds like a perfect one for you (plus I've heard it helps prevent injury).<br /><br />Nice medal holder. Much better than a lamp.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-13256258148248508662012-12-12T09:44:23.612-06:002012-12-12T09:44:23.612-06:00The medal hanger is from Allied Medal Displays - t...The medal hanger is from Allied Medal Displays - they do AMAZING work. I had one made for Jeff last year...can't recommend them enough!<br /><br />https://www.medalhangers.com/Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-4527945307059229292012-12-12T09:00:51.155-06:002012-12-12T09:00:51.155-06:00I think it sounds like a plan. I get it. Lot'...I think it sounds like a plan. I get it. Lot's of hugs. BabyWeightMyFatAsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872282003431478241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-63928183184986394932012-12-12T08:03:52.356-06:002012-12-12T08:03:52.356-06:00The Galloway method is followed in my area a lot. ...The Galloway method is followed in my area a lot. Combo of run / walk. Low injury rate on the half marathons<br /><br />Love your display. Here's to finding the right balance. Safe travels. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-5555295704991138392012-12-12T06:46:35.285-06:002012-12-12T06:46:35.285-06:00A runner isn't defined by the distance he or s...A runner isn't defined by the distance he or she runs. I sometimes feel that people expect it from a runner that he/she has to run a longer distance every time he/she finished a distance. Meaning that if you say you can run a 5K people ask you when you are going to do 10 miles and after that a half and then a full. At least that's my experience. <br /><br />The sentence: I still like running is the most important one in this post because that's what a runner defines in my opinion. You keep on running Shelley and wheater it's a mile, a 5K, a 10K or a half, it doesn't matter. As long as you enjoy every mile of the run and can't wait to go out for your next run, you're doing it right! <br /><br />And 12 races this year? Cool, I hadn't realized you did so many races this year. <br /><br />Congrats. <br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-35475082620142652462012-12-12T05:10:21.599-06:002012-12-12T05:10:21.599-06:00Shelley, you continue to motivate me to put my run...Shelley, you continue to motivate me to put my running shoes on and get out there. That I so cool about your 12 races in 2012. It must have been meant to be. I love the medal holder. Where did you have that made?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78329455916143387232012-12-12T05:09:41.026-06:002012-12-12T05:09:41.026-06:00good gosh you inspire me.
Im still lying to myself...good gosh you inspire me.<br />Im still lying to myself that when I MOVE Ill totally be a runner maybe because it wont be so hot.<br />it COULD happen!!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086887417121838938noreply@blogger.com