tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post1392722741593621521..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Marathon Training TruthsFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41618994912328748552015-11-10T15:13:38.251-05:002015-11-10T15:13:38.251-05:00Catching up FnF posts :) Glad the training is goin...Catching up FnF posts :) Glad the training is going well - sounds like you have a smart plan and approach. I love that Scott rides his bike while you run and able to get all the goodies at the market haha :) Jennifer @ Run Jenny Runhttp://www.runjenniferrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-76507132716494819432015-10-28T10:39:42.490-04:002015-10-28T10:39:42.490-04:00I definitely relate to this. My 5th marathon is on...I definitely relate to this. My 5th marathon is on the 7th, and this time around I've been following my own plan. Mine sounds similar to yours, 1 or 2 short runs during the week, and then a long run on the weekend. It works great for me! Funny that your hubby wants to stop a lot!From Ice Cream to Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911974408263254818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2880124475111431552015-10-27T21:35:22.649-04:002015-10-27T21:35:22.649-04:00Your long runs are progressing nicely. I try not t...Your long runs are progressing nicely. I try not to stop too much, but now that you mention it, this week I stopped for deer, to chat with folks and at my mailbox for water and food during the long run. If there had been puppies on my trail, oh, no!Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32850601991901120072015-10-27T19:27:02.943-04:002015-10-27T19:27:02.943-04:00Listening to you body and doing what is best for y...Listening to you body and doing what is best for you is so smart. Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974948295074149005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38719896431107222982015-10-27T18:25:34.499-04:002015-10-27T18:25:34.499-04:00No matter how good a training plan is, you've ...No matter how good a training plan is, you've got to listen to your body and make adjustments as necessary. Here's hoping this training cycle goes well and remains stay injury free!<br /><br />Funny story: One time on a long training run, I pulled out Shot Bloks that I'd picked up at a race. I gave each of my friends one and we each chomped down on them at about the same time. They were so old and hard that our teeth sunk into them and we couldn't chew or open our jaws to spit them out. We pretty much had to let them dissolve in our mouths. We laughed so hard (which is difficult with your teeth locked shut) that my abs hurt the next day! :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71272526026345387222015-10-27T18:03:28.920-04:002015-10-27T18:03:28.920-04:00i am happy for you that you are training your way!...i am happy for you that you are training your way! It is so important to listen to your body and do what is best to get to the starting line healthy and ready to run! Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352740561555628315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-26093561249700917222015-10-27T15:50:40.982-04:002015-10-27T15:50:40.982-04:00I think some of the Galloway long runs are just TO...I think some of the Galloway long runs are just TOO long. I looked at the half training program and I think some of his half marathon training programs call for a 17 mile run, which seems like too much for a half.<br /><br />Good job trusting your instincts!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42278945843785668392015-10-27T12:49:41.398-04:002015-10-27T12:49:41.398-04:00Smart training!! I have done the same for my last...Smart training!! I have done the same for my last 2 marathons, cutting out the mid week long run and doing yoga, strength training, etc instead and my legs/knees thanked me! Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47494345022492000382015-10-27T08:49:06.478-04:002015-10-27T08:49:06.478-04:00Haha!! Puppies?? Now I love puppies probably as m...Haha!! Puppies?? Now I love puppies probably as much as anyone in the world... but even me isn't stopping a marathon training run for that! Your hubby made me smile this morning :-)julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-58817663882646773222015-10-27T08:49:01.247-04:002015-10-27T08:49:01.247-04:00Haha!! Puppies?? Now I love puppies probably as m...Haha!! Puppies?? Now I love puppies probably as much as anyone in the world... but even me isn't stopping a marathon training run for that! Your hubby made me smile this morning :-)julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70889092848011420492015-10-27T07:33:50.386-04:002015-10-27T07:33:50.386-04:00Your husband cracks me up! I love that he enjoys b...Your husband cracks me up! I love that he enjoys being out there with you and he has things to entertain him. Training plans are definitely one size fits all so it sounds like you're doing a great job of taking care of yourself to make it to the starting line healthy! :) Keep up the good work! -CTwo Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44954816774877275082015-10-26T21:44:32.930-04:002015-10-26T21:44:32.930-04:00Oh I have over dressed plenty of times cus I hate ...Oh I have over dressed plenty of times cus I hate being cold at the start of a race or training run. I've started to log the weather and what I wore during the run and if I was comfortable or not. That let's me determine what type of clothes to wear for the next run when the temperature is the same.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-24548536888343102842015-10-26T21:42:08.184-04:002015-10-26T21:42:08.184-04:00I would like to get in 20 miles but that isn't...I would like to get in 20 miles but that isn't too much less from the 22! Realistically I'm gonna say between 15 to 18 depending on how I feel.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-69523636785653840032015-10-26T21:40:15.858-04:002015-10-26T21:40:15.858-04:00As long as that pesky injury does not appear, i...As long as that pesky injury does not appear, i'll be good. I really worry about that happening now that i'm increasing mileage.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52420472439444627482015-10-26T21:38:23.874-04:002015-10-26T21:38:23.874-04:00Yup! I think he's learning though!Yup! I think he's learning though! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-17302312929532383912015-10-26T21:37:07.924-04:002015-10-26T21:37:07.924-04:00Isn't it always like us runners to worry about...Isn't it always like us runners to worry about things we can't control? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-81477791915757028932015-10-26T21:36:08.341-04:002015-10-26T21:36:08.341-04:00Thanks Gretchen! I know anything can happen so I&#...Thanks Gretchen! I know anything can happen so I'm being very careful! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48450919351934793622015-10-26T21:35:04.251-04:002015-10-26T21:35:04.251-04:00Haha, if the puppies were sitting out by the sign ...Haha, if the puppies were sitting out by the sign I would be tempted to stop too but it was just a sign that led down a long driveway. You couldn't see the puppies from where we were. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71833841527792396822015-10-26T21:33:32.083-04:002015-10-26T21:33:32.083-04:00I can understand being in a rut if you're not ...I can understand being in a rut if you're not training for something. I'd feel like that too.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22419216760058879402015-10-26T21:32:37.388-04:002015-10-26T21:32:37.388-04:00I do appreciate the fact that he rides with me! I&...I do appreciate the fact that he rides with me! I'll keep my fingers crossed for good race weather in January and February! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42168716860827099182015-10-26T21:30:59.336-04:002015-10-26T21:30:59.336-04:00Wow, 16 miles for HALF marathon training? That see...Wow, 16 miles for HALF marathon training? That seems like a lot of extra miles! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2530391441142793362015-10-26T21:29:31.366-04:002015-10-26T21:29:31.366-04:00Thanks Karen! I hope the weather is good too! Thanks Karen! I hope the weather is good too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46794082605064295152015-10-26T21:28:55.588-04:002015-10-26T21:28:55.588-04:00I'm glad I did that 22 miles last year because...I'm glad I did that 22 miles last year because it really built up my confidence. I just don't think there is a need for again till race day! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38941151583592259872015-10-26T21:27:06.119-04:002015-10-26T21:27:06.119-04:00Haha, yes that is exactly it! I love it when he co...Haha, yes that is exactly it! I love it when he comes along though! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-59823404328574302152015-10-26T21:26:00.838-04:002015-10-26T21:26:00.838-04:00Yes, I have been modifying based on how I feel whi...Yes, I have been modifying based on how I feel while still trying to be consistent with mileage! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.com