tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post7265465740251852433..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Gettysburg Marathon Training : Halfway!Gretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-14442258994896422572017-02-21T05:49:07.546-08:002017-02-21T05:49:07.546-08:00Haha that's great you found what works best fo...Haha that's great you found what works best for you!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-85321890335793973752017-02-21T05:48:47.125-08:002017-02-21T05:48:47.125-08:00Yes..I just want to keep going! Running without a ...Yes..I just want to keep going! Running without a watch is helping because I don't feel like it's a competition (with myself).Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-50906784873664777172017-02-21T05:48:05.265-08:002017-02-21T05:48:05.265-08:00That's great! Can't wait to see how it goe...That's great! Can't wait to see how it goes in round 2Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-60328055817690977882017-02-21T05:47:41.554-08:002017-02-21T05:47:41.554-08:00Same! I'm definitely not fast either haha!Same! I'm definitely not fast either haha!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-37023443007256073392017-02-21T05:47:15.548-08:002017-02-21T05:47:15.548-08:00Yes..that's definitely a downfall. Luckily th...Yes..that's definitely a downfall. Luckily the group I run with is pretty large so we end up breaking up into a few different pace groups!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-54128860291335953982017-02-21T05:46:47.363-08:002017-02-21T05:46:47.363-08:00YES you should!! It's supposed to be beautiful...YES you should!! It's supposed to be beautiful out.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-9449722352984406862017-02-21T05:43:47.152-08:002017-02-21T05:43:47.152-08:00It's so hard! My body is not awake yet, but t...It's so hard! My body is not awake yet, but then again races are always in the morning so I need to push through.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-34280005652929765382017-02-21T05:43:08.565-08:002017-02-21T05:43:08.565-08:00I was so surprised to find a vegan powder that I a...I was so surprised to find a vegan powder that I actually like. It's made such a huge difference!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-37564124836531462732017-02-21T05:42:13.724-08:002017-02-21T05:42:13.724-08:00Thanks Jen :)Thanks Jen :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-35123612816605991912017-02-21T05:41:56.941-08:002017-02-21T05:41:56.941-08:00It really is...so frustrating!It really is...so frustrating!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-5458281988577813782017-02-21T05:41:21.947-08:002017-02-21T05:41:21.947-08:00Thanks Deborah!Thanks Deborah!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-44154396190926845092017-02-21T05:40:29.545-08:002017-02-21T05:40:29.545-08:00Thanks Susie!Thanks Susie!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-91101501922680875312017-02-17T03:00:39.209-08:002017-02-17T03:00:39.209-08:00I once was a solo runner all the time. Now there&#...I once was a solo runner all the time. Now there's some weeks where I don't run alone at all. Who knew I was a social runner? ;) Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-80838131880327440042017-02-16T17:12:48.302-08:002017-02-16T17:12:48.302-08:00I think slowing down is reaaaaaaaaaallly hard - an...I think slowing down is reaaaaaaaaaallly hard - and people often think it would be the easier thing to do. When you get yourself into a rhythm, it's really hard to break that rhythm as your body just tends to go with what you always do. I actually find myself more sore and more tired when I've intentionally slowed down a run (or even a walk) vs my normal pace! Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-55187992475635012982017-02-16T03:26:09.942-08:002017-02-16T03:26:09.942-08:00Awesome job so far! I am so happy you liked Kara&#...Awesome job so far! I am so happy you liked Kara's training plan. I love it and am going to use it again for training for my spring half marathon next week :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701593757001690206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-11512019507998504012017-02-15T17:22:14.084-08:002017-02-15T17:22:14.084-08:00I totally hear ya on the running slow. I'm not...I totally hear ya on the running slow. I'm not especially fast,but I have a tough time running "slower" than what feels normal. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-75376423572084436002017-02-15T13:45:47.074-08:002017-02-15T13:45:47.074-08:00You're doing awesome! I find that group runs a...You're doing awesome! I find that group runs are awesome as long as your not too picky about hitting a specific pace. Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-31388080988078902312017-02-15T08:37:31.390-08:002017-02-15T08:37:31.390-08:00I'm debating signing up for the Spring Thaw la...I'm debating signing up for the Spring Thaw last minute (I'll be in Pittsburgh for the Winter Classic)... I'm waiting to see the weather though ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997822259415972428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-19560606167177479112017-02-15T08:24:23.659-08:002017-02-15T08:24:23.659-08:00You're doing so well! The race pace miles are ...You're doing so well! The race pace miles are golden. Those are the ticket. I can't do speed work in the mornings, either. Like, at all, ever. Never never never. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137691553415564797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-61638805921112770452017-02-15T06:23:35.006-08:002017-02-15T06:23:35.006-08:00I used to use protein powder 5-ish days a week, us...I used to use protein powder 5-ish days a week, usually in my weekday breakfast. I bought one I hated so I kind of phased it out, but thinking it should make an appearance again, I was definitely doing that when I hit my last HM PR.<br /><br />As far as that 20 miler goes, you got it! My only tip would be to make sure you don't end up alone in the last 5 miles if you can help it. Have you ever ended up in a race but are somehow totally alone? It's a weird feeling. For me, 20 miles was such a mental barrier, but I KNOW you can do it. Being on your last lap of the loop is such a good feeling too!Jessie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217522564709638588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-14075756828492153842017-02-15T06:22:02.030-08:002017-02-15T06:22:02.030-08:00I struggle with comparison all the time. Social me...I struggle with comparison all the time. Social media definitely makes it a trap. But focus on you and your goals. You're doing amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540382519382633264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-58396249520151424952017-02-15T05:46:11.469-08:002017-02-15T05:46:11.469-08:00I struggle real hard with slowing my runs down. I...I struggle real hard with slowing my runs down. I KNOW I have to but it's harder to go slow than it is to speed up! Annmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667924422069420830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-15479301479501677012017-02-15T05:03:03.015-08:002017-02-15T05:03:03.015-08:00I can understand how it can be tough to fit in the...I can understand how it can be tough to fit in the group runs. For me that's what gets me out there and wanting to push myself. Looks like your training is going really well. Happy running!deborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-55966319141096857892017-02-15T04:46:19.373-08:002017-02-15T04:46:19.373-08:00Great job!! And hope to see you at more group runs...Great job!! And hope to see you at more group runs.Ciara Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079860778695187457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-72049433685204951662017-02-15T03:52:36.718-08:002017-02-15T03:52:36.718-08:00Group runs are awesome, but they can indeed be har...Group runs are awesome, but they can indeed be hard to schedule. Maybe look at them more like "treats." Great job so far!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.com