tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post5827791345573543519..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Half Marathon Training ThoughtsGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-74937745786994128302015-09-13T07:51:55.960-07:002015-09-13T07:51:55.960-07:00I loved reading this post! It's very motivati...I loved reading this post! It's very motivating and inspiring. I think it's great that you're not dreading your runs and that they still make you excited - that means you've found something you really love! My feet are pretty bad without running...when I add mileage to the mix it's game over!Lauren | Just a Pinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595333535924445759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-61939144402005929072015-09-10T08:06:44.726-07:002015-09-10T08:06:44.726-07:00Glad to read that you're improving your time a...Glad to read that you're improving your time and are still motivated!! A pedicure would probably feel so good once you're done :PJess @hellotofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134346477298223838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-81869907906997402482015-09-09T18:13:20.763-07:002015-09-09T18:13:20.763-07:00Thanks Gabby! I hope I do well but we'll have...Thanks Gabby! I hope I do well but we'll have to wait and see :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-74217278839634737962015-09-09T15:14:29.001-07:002015-09-09T15:14:29.001-07:00It's great that you are still motivated and fe...It's great that you are still motivated and feel good when you run! It is so easy to get in a rut. Congrats on your faster races! You're going to kill it at your half marathon!Gabby @ gogabbithhttps://gogabbith.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-40410585890484440632015-09-09T06:38:09.899-07:002015-09-09T06:38:09.899-07:00Thank you so much Alison :)Thank you so much Alison :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-81476907165511352552015-09-08T22:16:24.984-07:002015-09-08T22:16:24.984-07:00Sounds like you've made some great progress du...Sounds like you've made some great progress during this training cycle, especially with your recent 5k time! I think you're on track for a fantastic half-marathon. Alison (Fueling for Fitness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04824435339887489200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-44273117181185960192015-09-08T18:23:07.136-07:002015-09-08T18:23:07.136-07:00Thank you so much Heather! And I'm sorry to h...Thank you so much Heather! And I'm sorry to hear about your calf :( I hope it gets better soon (also, I'm so glad you commented so I could find out about your blog! Love it!)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-21268269719559913942015-09-08T18:22:26.758-07:002015-09-08T18:22:26.758-07:00Group running has definitely been a huge benefit f...Group running has definitely been a huge benefit for me! I wish they had group cross training as well ;)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-7232577891488493652015-09-08T18:21:49.018-07:002015-09-08T18:21:49.018-07:00Training twins :) Let's get on cross training...Training twins :) Let's get on cross training ASAP!!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-73462125470390182892015-09-08T18:21:01.922-07:002015-09-08T18:21:01.922-07:00Thank you so much Jennifer! Your support always m...Thank you so much Jennifer! Your support always means a lot to me :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-13449531358494444432015-09-08T18:09:51.931-07:002015-09-08T18:09:51.931-07:00The good, I started strength training last week, t...The good, I started strength training last week, the bad, my calf muscle has been killing me on my right side, the ugly my feet as well. You are crushing your runs!!!! <br />bakingrunner.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081255798950271091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-61912501722525241642015-09-08T17:21:47.345-07:002015-09-08T17:21:47.345-07:00I think most of us can agree on the ugly. I have r...I think most of us can agree on the ugly. I have realized that cross training can be a huge benefit so if try to fit that in. I also like that you are running with a group, so many times when you run with a group you don't even think about the run, you just focus on the other people and talking. Keep up the good training Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418405087117871225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-15847442149381434882015-09-08T16:43:37.619-07:002015-09-08T16:43:37.619-07:00My "ugly" of training is the same as you...My "ugly" of training is the same as yours. I'm way overdue for a pedicure. My bad is also cross-training. Just haven't had the energy to do anything extra. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423201195919361622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-12858390180860049172015-09-08T15:23:50.621-07:002015-09-08T15:23:50.621-07:00LOL on your feet! I think you're doing awesome...LOL on your feet! I think you're doing awesome in this training cycle. You're right on track to kick butt on race day--like you usually do! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-74849294357854203392015-09-08T13:51:20.258-07:002015-09-08T13:51:20.258-07:00You are the best Suz! Thanks for the advice :)You are the best Suz! Thanks for the advice :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-17020252418934442682015-09-08T13:51:01.817-07:002015-09-08T13:51:01.817-07:00I've actually never gotten a pedicure (or a ma...I've actually never gotten a pedicure (or a manicure for that matter!) I'm so embarrassed of my feet..my toes are so long and thin that they look like fingers :(Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-80921068267352824902015-09-08T13:49:43.950-07:002015-09-08T13:49:43.950-07:00I'm trying to get back in the habit! Going to...I'm trying to get back in the habit! Going to the gym today :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-65708872906384093252015-09-08T13:48:41.613-07:002015-09-08T13:48:41.613-07:00That's too bad that you dont have any training...That's too bad that you dont have any training groups! It definitely helps. Have you tried searching on facebook or asking at a running store?Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-90819564725757027212015-09-08T12:24:06.888-07:002015-09-08T12:24:06.888-07:00I think you are doing better than you think. The f...I think you are doing better than you think. The fact that your training paces are a bit slower is ok--you are increasing your cardiovascular and respiratory endurance and you are increasing your speed with the races and PRs! I think you might feel more comfortable with where you are if you try to work in one run every other week that is a bit longer and harder--show yourself that you can push that long and hard. TWSSSusie @ Suzlyfehttp://suzlyfe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-43993037618739973002015-09-08T11:50:34.777-07:002015-09-08T11:50:34.777-07:00I just finished a half marathon this past wkend an...I just finished a half marathon this past wkend and my training was pretty good this summer for it. But I agree w the whole feet issue. I have not gotten a pedicure once this summer. I am so overdue!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-51983411463752374522015-09-08T11:19:35.968-07:002015-09-08T11:19:35.968-07:00I also get into a bad habit of relaxing on cross t...I also get into a bad habit of relaxing on cross training and I really can't afford to do that! Oh and my feet, so so gross.Jacquelyn @justjacqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969922596350549484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-27773920091561718462015-09-08T10:35:11.549-07:002015-09-08T10:35:11.549-07:00lol @ your feet. that sucks! i really wish i could...lol @ your feet. that sucks! i really wish i could find a training group around here, it would definitely be motivating. <br />one of my favourite races is a half marathon in april, and there is a 5k, 10k and 10miler leading up to it - it's like bam bam bam and it's perfect for training lolKristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-52681314205868376282015-09-08T09:58:47.518-07:002015-09-08T09:58:47.518-07:00Thank you Kelly! Running with a group definitely ...Thank you Kelly! Running with a group definitely made a huge difference for me!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-74309795799417308532015-09-08T09:35:37.548-07:002015-09-08T09:35:37.548-07:00That's very reassuring to hear! I love your s...That's very reassuring to hear! I love your suggestions. I've always wanted to do a 5k the last part of my long run to keep that motivation. Maybe I'll try it for my next one! Thanks for the tips!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-49569190425687792872015-09-08T08:00:33.773-07:002015-09-08T08:00:33.773-07:00It's important to run slow as well. When I had...It's important to run slow as well. When I had my break through marathon - my long runs were never, ever at marathon pace. Getting in speed workouts and tempo runs will help you so much! I wouldn't worry much about not getting in races because if you run at 100% that means your body will need longer to recover. It helps to break out the monotony though, so I understand. :) You could use races as part of a long run? Sokphalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184342162382338900noreply@blogger.com