tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post4653361654273624713..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Race Day TipsGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-48269599377067876732016-10-05T19:07:31.976-07:002016-10-05T19:07:31.976-07:00I've got to try your podcast tip as I ALWAYS g...I've got to try your podcast tip as I ALWAYS go out too hard when I'm running (and that's not running races!) as I've always been more of a sprinter than a distance runner.<br /><br />Good luck with the race, girl!Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-31774806589095178072016-10-05T11:37:33.611-07:002016-10-05T11:37:33.611-07:00One of the things I think about if I really don...One of the things I think about if I really don't want to run, or am having a rough time - is to think about how amazing it will feel when I finish strong and how disappointed I would be in myself for quitting. I used this a LOT when I ran my first marathon. I kept thinking "no matter what, I'll be done by lunch - I will have completed a marathon!" I think about how amazing it will feel to relax and snuggle on the couch with my son and my basset hound after I've done whatever task. <br />LazyRunnerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266980676396735008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-1826352418689970742016-10-05T08:36:58.661-07:002016-10-05T08:36:58.661-07:00i love bribing myself - although sometimes i cheat...i love bribing myself - although sometimes i cheat and reward myself regardless, which obviously goes against the point of bribery lol. i go through phases but i generally don't run with music, ever. i like audiobooks and sometimes podcasts - Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me sounds really good. i also break up my races, or i at least try and forget how far i have to run and just take it one mile at a time, or focus on what i've done and not how far i have to go (until i have like 2 miles left, then i start getting excited lol).Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10525596303851321042016-10-05T05:02:34.044-07:002016-10-05T05:02:34.044-07:00Great tips! I bribe myself whenever I dont want to...Great tips! I bribe myself whenever I dont want to do anything or have to do something i dont want to do! It's very effective haha!Heather @ Polyglot Jothttp://www.polyglotjot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-21211221571524243862016-10-04T10:17:27.454-07:002016-10-04T10:17:27.454-07:00I tell my runners to go without music/distraction ...I tell my runners to go without music/distraction for as long as possible and then kick in the tunes halfway through, so you are right on it there! Good luck this weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-47410817872814222522016-10-04T09:00:03.708-07:002016-10-04T09:00:03.708-07:00Good luck this weekend! I like the bribes/rewards ...Good luck this weekend! I like the bribes/rewards idea- I also just thinking writing down my goals can help too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997822259415972428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-55071127555249301502016-10-04T07:32:27.265-07:002016-10-04T07:32:27.265-07:00You've totally got a BQ in that bod of yours a...You've totally got a BQ in that bod of yours and I don't just say things for the sake of fluffing you up. The race routine is really smart, especially the podcast part to keep your pace slower in the beginning. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137691553415564797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-32806136071340704982016-10-04T05:22:42.490-07:002016-10-04T05:22:42.490-07:00Seriously good and usable tips! Love the idea of u...Seriously good and usable tips! Love the idea of using podcasts!Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-33882822298250830972016-10-04T04:44:41.847-07:002016-10-04T04:44:41.847-07:00These are such great tips! My race is on the 15th,...These are such great tips! My race is on the 15th, so I'll be implementing some of these! Good luck at your race!!! I sort of semi-do the friends & family song thing. I'm going to ask them this year to pick one - but usually there's a song or two that remind me of someone, so I think of them during that song! Ciarahttp://eatrunloveciara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-14523385282523573972016-10-04T02:49:55.641-07:002016-10-04T02:49:55.641-07:00These are great tips, Gretchen! I do use some of t...These are great tips, Gretchen! I do use some of them myself but the two that I would like to try are the podcasts and the pace groups. I have a 1/2 marathon coming up in less than two weeks so the tips are perfect timing! I wish you well with your upcoming race! ~AmyAmy Warntzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449813200426432125noreply@blogger.com