tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post2425132457712368421..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: What I've been missing on my short runsFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-15612098362392664492015-11-14T20:42:53.636-05:002015-11-14T20:42:53.636-05:00I'm never a big fan of hill work, but I find i...I'm never a big fan of hill work, but I find it makes a big difference in the strength of my legs and my overall cardio. It does a number on my calves too though! And then it's always so hard to admit that you need to take extra time off from running, so kudos to you for listening to your body! Robyn Petrikhttp://robynpetrik.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62892626334435434492015-11-14T19:33:36.892-05:002015-11-14T19:33:36.892-05:00Getting out there can make a real difference. Sorr...Getting out there can make a real difference. Sorry to hear that it didnt go away. Hopefully the rest will help. I think with the 18 miles, you should be ok for a week off.John @ run. geek. run(disney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03659029392388207321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44515909868183223112015-11-12T19:40:22.364-05:002015-11-12T19:40:22.364-05:00Your listening to your body, and no one knows it b...Your listening to your body, and no one knows it better than yourself on what is right or isn't!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-92083745345663492015-11-12T17:44:21.060-05:002015-11-12T17:44:21.060-05:00I think you were smart to skip that long run, This...I think you were smart to skip that long run, This summer I missed almost 5 weeks of training but by cross training still maintained my fitness. One missed run does not wreak a training plan/race day. Do you use a foam roller? I find those really helpful after a run that includes hills. Don't forget about all the on ramps during the Mickey Marathon. You will be happy if you use those hills for training a few more times!Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35059173012957037662015-11-12T17:44:16.170-05:002015-11-12T17:44:16.170-05:00I think you were smart to skip that long run, This...I think you were smart to skip that long run, This summer I missed almost 5 weeks of training but by cross training still maintained my fitness. One missed run does not wreak a training plan/race day. Do you use a foam roller? I find those really helpful after a run that includes hills. Don't forget about all the on ramps during the Mickey Marathon. You will be happy if you use those hills for training a few more times!Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41478881548311272072015-11-12T17:08:40.086-05:002015-11-12T17:08:40.086-05:00I hate hills. They hurt my IT band so I avoid them...I hate hills. They hurt my IT band so I avoid them like the plague!Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62223251243196781232015-11-12T11:07:04.840-05:002015-11-12T11:07:04.840-05:00It's like when people run downhill and all the...It's like when people run downhill and all the sudden realize that their quads are on FIYAH. Hills are the jam, if you can find a way to work them in :DSusie @ Suzlyfehttp://suzlyfe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32882568452319742692015-11-12T07:32:01.634-05:002015-11-12T07:32:01.634-05:00Sometimes I think short runs can be more painful t...Sometimes I think short runs can be more painful than long runs because your body doesn't have quite the same time frame to work out all the kinks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247047483743933874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85740836467232064202015-11-12T06:33:46.187-05:002015-11-12T06:33:46.187-05:00I think that listening to our bodies is the best t...I think that listening to our bodies is the best thing that we can do!<br />Also, what is with the weather? it's even fairly warm (not cold) here in the UK.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-79928322350916108112015-11-11T21:40:34.346-05:002015-11-11T21:40:34.346-05:00Short runs can be good too! Sometimes if I know I ...Short runs can be good too! Sometimes if I know I am going short I am not afraid to push my pace a little more bc I am not afraid that I won't finish. Having said that, my trainer tells me I need to have a short hard run that I can't finish bc it's good training. hmm Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87787214434370122812015-11-11T20:39:13.642-05:002015-11-11T20:39:13.642-05:00Yes, I know I made the right decision! Yes, I know I made the right decision! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-53292895575722736982015-11-11T20:38:22.226-05:002015-11-11T20:38:22.226-05:00Yea, I just realized that could be part of the pro...Yea, I just realized that could be part of the problem too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-66033036282047042722015-11-11T20:36:24.057-05:002015-11-11T20:36:24.057-05:00Yea, I really gotta go out of my way to run hills!...Yea, I really gotta go out of my way to run hills! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48599564177775875602015-11-11T20:35:20.099-05:002015-11-11T20:35:20.099-05:00I probably should be doing more short runs but it ...I probably should be doing more short runs but it is hard to find the time.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27766044001344218702015-11-11T20:32:37.341-05:002015-11-11T20:32:37.341-05:00I never thought it could be the flat surface. Hmm ...I never thought it could be the flat surface. Hmm that could be too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6960694361105555192015-11-11T20:31:07.493-05:002015-11-11T20:31:07.493-05:00My normal route is completely flat so this was qui...My normal route is completely flat so this was quite a different run for me! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-51616150943159947122015-11-11T20:29:11.805-05:002015-11-11T20:29:11.805-05:00I can't remember if the marathon course is com...I can't remember if the marathon course is completely flat or not but I figured it can't hurt ( or will it?) to try some hills! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47313527626775938502015-11-11T20:27:33.825-05:002015-11-11T20:27:33.825-05:00Yea, that's exactly what I thought!Yea, that's exactly what I thought! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-3537106837367305902015-11-11T19:40:57.983-05:002015-11-11T19:40:57.983-05:00Ugh! Too bad that happened after a great run. I wo...Ugh! Too bad that happened after a great run. I wonder if part of the problem was the running surface change--sidewalks would be much harder on your body than a soft dirt trail.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88522013820397527382015-11-11T16:10:56.932-05:002015-11-11T16:10:56.932-05:00No, you definitely don't want to do more harm ...No, you definitely don't want to do more harm than good. Wise decision. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-504808213789085612015-11-11T15:42:00.828-05:002015-11-11T15:42:00.828-05:00Hills kill me! We have close to none here so even ...Hills kill me! We have close to none here so even the littlest one does me in. I'm glad you listened to your body and did what's best!Courtney @ Running For Cupcakeshttp://www.runfor-cupcakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-24889881629311691872015-11-11T12:06:10.044-05:002015-11-11T12:06:10.044-05:00I've been loving my short runs. Yesterday, my ...I've been loving my short runs. Yesterday, my 4 miler was a bit painful! Never been complacent with a short run--they surprise you once in a while!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-76746471223146913032015-11-11T11:36:28.336-05:002015-11-11T11:36:28.336-05:00It could be the incline or it could be the flat su...It could be the incline or it could be the flat surface. Any change in terrain can cause my muscles to be sore. My body's adjusting and I feel it the next day. You want to make it through training to your race, and some extra rest will help.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-7504969919031162512015-11-11T11:20:14.946-05:002015-11-11T11:20:14.946-05:00those sneaky hills get me every time! its pretty ...those sneaky hills get me every time! its pretty flat where i am as well so its hard to get the hill work at all but my calves know instantly when i do! lolRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170594661232694246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-12256366687175315522015-11-11T10:42:28.237-05:002015-11-11T10:42:28.237-05:00I've been sticking to flat surfaces because of...I've been sticking to flat surfaces because of my low back & know its not helping me on most races, but so what - I'll deal with that later - I dont want pain.<br />Good for you scaling back on Saturday - its the big picture idea.Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.com