tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post3157509547995230767..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Training Check-in : HalfwayGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-13317097210699696132016-02-24T19:08:15.544-08:002016-02-24T19:08:15.544-08:00WOW, I love the way you organized this and broke e...WOW, I love the way you organized this and broke everything down. Looks great! I'm really glad to hear this time around seems to be working better for you, and i hope that momentum continues for you well through to race day. By the way, I'm totally with you on podcasts. When I was in marathon training I would always queue up about an hour, sometimes more, of podcasts to start my run so I wouldn't get bored and then kick in the up-tempo music to bring it on home :)<br />Good luck in the next 8 weeks, and thanks so much for linking up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-80665972245061601512016-02-24T11:57:43.451-08:002016-02-24T11:57:43.451-08:00Thank you so much Sokphal! And thank you for bein...Thank you so much Sokphal! And thank you for being part of that support group. You're always so helpful!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-52914476881307292942016-02-23T18:58:01.168-08:002016-02-23T18:58:01.168-08:00You have such a great support group Gretchen! You&...You have such a great support group Gretchen! You're such a rock-star! Keep positive thoughts and your potential will just shine through! I'm with ya on being more consistent with cross-training! I have a barre class that needs to be used up (Groupon)...core work is so hard. Would rather run 10 miles. (I know this sounds crazy). Sokphalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184342162382338900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-84015308417402518762016-02-23T16:52:59.326-08:002016-02-23T16:52:59.326-08:00Yes I completely agree with you! Thank you Amanda...Yes I completely agree with you! Thank you Amanda :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-2809733608537570292016-02-23T16:52:35.738-08:002016-02-23T16:52:35.738-08:00I completely agree. Can't believe it took me ...I completely agree. Can't believe it took me so long to do that!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-90985146316524953132016-02-23T15:17:04.808-08:002016-02-23T15:17:04.808-08:00Wow! Race day will be here before you know it! Kee...Wow! Race day will be here before you know it! Keep up the momentum and great work!Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-37127723337581415222016-02-23T13:05:05.632-08:002016-02-23T13:05:05.632-08:00It sounds like your training is going really reall...It sounds like your training is going really really well! I am the same way when it comes to midweek runs, I feel like anything more than 5-6 miles just stresses me out because I feel rushed to get to work or get dinner ready, etc. Wishing you lots of luck with this 2nd half of training :)Amanda @ Exploring Life & Thingshttps://exploringlifeandthings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10429939856183718182016-02-23T12:15:08.915-08:002016-02-23T12:15:08.915-08:00Looks like you are doing well with your training. ...Looks like you are doing well with your training. I love listening to podcasts on my long run. It really makes the time go much faster. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-153792408229189392016-02-23T11:54:38.860-08:002016-02-23T11:54:38.860-08:00Thank you for all the support Kristen! I just ema...Thank you for all the support Kristen! I just emailed you about an eating challenge :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-5776661852891294652016-02-23T11:50:41.561-08:002016-02-23T11:50:41.561-08:00I can't believe it either! Thank you Laura!I can't believe it either! Thank you Laura!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-85493575360074244422016-02-23T11:50:22.562-08:002016-02-23T11:50:22.562-08:00Thank you Tracy! I'm so happy you liked this ...Thank you Tracy! I'm so happy you liked this :) I dread them too..either I have to wake up super early to run before work, or have to go out after working all day. Kind of a lose/lose situation! Good luck with your training!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-57491714385622868812016-02-23T11:49:33.196-08:002016-02-23T11:49:33.196-08:00Thanks Laura!Thanks Laura!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-76584191488630090502016-02-23T11:49:20.646-08:002016-02-23T11:49:20.646-08:00Thanks Michelle! It's always great to focus o...Thanks Michelle! It's always great to focus on weak areas when you're not training. I hope you can keep it up..I bet that will make a huge difference in marathon training!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-29151996266940714842016-02-23T11:48:43.668-08:002016-02-23T11:48:43.668-08:00That's a great way to look at it! Keep lookin...That's a great way to look at it! Keep looking forward.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10815185919166825112016-02-23T11:48:23.791-08:002016-02-23T11:48:23.791-08:00Yes, I am definitely spoiled. This particular tra...Yes, I am definitely spoiled. This particular track is less than a mile from me, and was turfed (is that a word? They laid down turf over gravel) about 5 years ago, so it's still in amazing shape! In general, all of our tracks are great which is surprising with our unpredictable weather!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-64815110147995580932016-02-23T11:47:24.986-08:002016-02-23T11:47:24.986-08:00Thanks Julie!Thanks Julie!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-16638313284006060322016-02-23T11:47:16.562-08:002016-02-23T11:47:16.562-08:00Thanks Heather! I can improve on that as well!Thanks Heather! I can improve on that as well!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10337478000973175952016-02-23T11:46:58.388-08:002016-02-23T11:46:58.388-08:00HAHA hunger does get in the way of running, huh? ...HAHA hunger does get in the way of running, huh? Love your positive thoughts! Keep it up!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-15629468056900468852016-02-23T11:46:17.567-08:002016-02-23T11:46:17.567-08:00Aw you're making me blush Margaret! I LOVE th...Aw you're making me blush Margaret! I LOVE that mantra..I can picture myself repeating those three phrases over and over as I slam into the wall during my race ;)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-68674765307919529012016-02-23T11:45:34.821-08:002016-02-23T11:45:34.821-08:00Thank you Emma! And I'm glad that these tips ...Thank you Emma! And I'm glad that these tips work for you as wel!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-50829316928343801022016-02-23T11:45:13.442-08:002016-02-23T11:45:13.442-08:00So proud of your progress Suz! So proud of your progress Suz! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-79318089023716068042016-02-23T11:29:37.707-08:002016-02-23T11:29:37.707-08:00ugh sorry about the weather making you miss those ...ugh sorry about the weather making you miss those 2 races. not much you can do there so definitely not worth it to beat yourself up over it. if you wouldn't run it, it must be bad, because you are always running in weather i'm too chicken to run in haha.<br />i hope this marathon is better than your last 2! sounds like you're pretty confident so i am sure it will be.<br />i really need to get my eating in order. i don't exactly want to do the whole 30, but you have inspired me! i wish i could just make myself eat better lol. my next half marathon is just over 2 months away. i should probably start running more than 3 miles...Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-65323759856530175492016-02-23T10:46:08.633-08:002016-02-23T10:46:08.633-08:00The past few weeks have flown by - I can't bel...The past few weeks have flown by - I can't believe you're already halfway through training! You're doing so well and I'm excited to see how the next several weeks go for you! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-52097702836112826932016-02-23T09:05:29.819-08:002016-02-23T09:05:29.819-08:00Ooh I love the format of this post! And basically ...Ooh I love the format of this post! And basically everything about it actually. The what's working/what's not sections are so crucial. It's SO hard to get in those midweek, mid-distance runs. I feel so accomplished when they're done, but man do I dread them. I'm running Big Sur the same day as your marathon - I can't believe it's getting so close! It will be here before we know it!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938307313027495753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-58601509777734479682016-02-23T07:59:12.359-08:002016-02-23T07:59:12.359-08:00That's some awesome mileage!!! I'm so gla...That's some awesome mileage!!! I'm so glad I read this about the podcasts too - I'm about to go for a nice long hike today and needed something to listen too. Thanks!Laura @ Sprint 2 the Tablehttp://www.sprint2thetable.comnoreply@blogger.com