Comments on: Weekly recap 2/6 – 12 and whatever http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/ Often verbose stories & thoughts of a Manz on the run Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:12:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: runningmanz http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-417 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:14:41 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-417 Honestly, I’ve had weeks where I ran much less but felt much more worn out. I guess that’s a good sign! My mom is funny, we were talking about the 100 and she very casually mentioned she expects me to run no slower than 16 hours.

]]> By: Rebecca http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-416 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:01:38 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-416 133… wowzers… that’s getting up there with the elites! So, *now* do you feel like you did something? Haha. It is humorous how our non-runner mothers get conditioned. A few weeks ago, I was feeling terrible and cut my 20 down to 16. When I told my mom this, she said, “That’s it for your long run?” Haha.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Katie http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-415 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:18:54 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-415 It seems like a good idea to me. Alternatively, you could do it three weeks out and then start your taper. You read all the blogs, how does Anton et al time their highest mileage, and how far do they run when they aren’t racing?

]]> By: runningmanz http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-414 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:21:29 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-414 :( No bueno! If you wanna share later or whenever, feel free to message me. Sorry to hear it’s been a rough stretch since December. Winter is usually a rough time for me too. Fortunately it’s getting toward the end!

]]> By: runningmanz http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-413 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:20:21 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-413 Probably. I think? Four weeks out I’m most likely doing the Umstead trail marathon. That would actually be a good way to start off a long run, do 26 during a race so I only have to worry about logistics for about 40 miles, something I think I can handle (we’ll find out Saturday). Things like this I’d imagine having a coach would be helpful

]]> By: Adrienne http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-412 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:56:46 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-412 So, I think you earned a few drinks!! If 133 doesn’t make you mentally tough, I don’t know what will! Nice.

]]> By: Katie http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-411 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:53:09 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-411 So are you going to do another 60+ miler before Umstead? Because about 4 weeks out would probably be a good time to do so…

]]> By: Hope Knight http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-410 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:20:38 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-410 I know, right?!? The shit in the woods thing is indeed commonplace now.
The slump is multifaceted and has been fostered by a vast array of things that are not for ‘public consumption’ . . . Can share with you at another point . . . but the end result is this: my running has been severly affected. I am running 6 days a week but my time and distance has been cut down due to things beyond my control.

All I know is that I want the joy and feeling of ‘mental tumbleweeds’ back when I run . . . I love that! I want it sooooo bad! Plus, I want to be able to run some ultras this year so badly and I am so scared that this slump is going to be a major setback :-/

I was doing so well back in early December when you first met me at Hellgate . . . ugh . . . then, it’s like everything went to shit.

]]> By: runningmanz http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-409 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:59:21 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-409 Thanks Hope, I really appreciate it! I’m glad someone enjoys the drivel! There WAS a fair amount of fraternizing tonight even, I barely recognized myself!

It amuses me that something like “shit in the woods” is not particularly noteworthy for me anymore. It happened,it’s happened before, it surely will happen again. NBD

What’s this about a slump?!

]]> By: Hope Knight http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/weekly-recap-26-12-and-whatever/#comment-408 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:26 +0000 http://runningmanz.wordpress.com/?p=495#comment-408 Oh, older and, presumably more crazy Mark . . . Congrats on another great week! And, breaking your mom of that antiquated notion that a marathon is a long distance ;) .

But seriously, you are an inspiration! I have enjoyed reading your blogs and I am glad to hear that you stepped out and enjoyed a beer with others . . . did you fraternize as well? Hahaha! I am sure you did :) .

I think my favorite part of this post was the completely superfluous addition of the “shit in the woods”. Hehe! Anyways . . . keep running and keep writing about your discoveries. It’s helping me get through my slump.

Peace!

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