Marathon Maniac #3309
Tim, so sorry to hear about your injury. My achilles tendonitis was a pain, but I seem to be fully recovered now. I know that's different from a rupture, though. Not to shout or anything, but I FINISHED 1000 MILES FOR THE YEAR this morning! I had to do it on the TM because of the rain, but that's OK! I celebrated by meeting my non-running running parter at a local cafe and ordering the eggs Benedict with tomato and crab. Ymm! I'm so happy. I will aim for 1,250 miles next year. It's very doable unless I get injured again.
Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!
Leslie Living and Running Behind the Redwood Curtain -------------
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Billions of Butterfly hugs to TImbo. Hung in there my friend.
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"During a marathon, I run about two-thirds of the time. That's plenty." - Margaret Davis, 85 Ed Whitlock regarding his 2:54:48 marathon at age 73, "That was a good day. It was never a struggle."
Curious , Leslie what garmin you use? Did you have a clear view of the sky for the entire race?
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Great discussions on days per week running. I've done both this year and had much better running with even 2 miles snail's pace on Monday vs the day off. Later I had an injury but looking back I'm convinced that was due to adding, speed, hills and peaking on miles per week at the same time. I'm still undecided now and take Monday off but will be experimenting again soon. I really believe that when I take a day off, my blood vessels shrink down and my muscles tighten up so when I resume running it takes a good pumping of the blood to stretch those vessles back out and work those muscles loose. That is probably why it feels good to run the day after a hard (but not too hard) effort, or after a speed session. just a thought.. Tim... best wishes buddy.. you second opinions are they way to go.
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Carolyn
Hey, with all the excuses of NOT running, I will trade Ya all... right freaking now.... It's too cold out - it's too hot out - it's too snowy out - I over slept - the ice - I don't feel like it today - it's windy - I am sore - don't have the time - it's dark out - wind chill is ??? - it's raining out...I could go on and on...but prolly you get the point, but luv you all. Just do it ok..for me at least. TimBo
I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.
I completely agree with Tet and Enke that on a trail it is rare to get an accurate description. No one runs a Jones counter over dirt, ruts and rocks, and if the Garmin makes you comfortable, so be it. But on trails you will always be approximate for those two reasons: tough to measure and rarely do trail runners even care.
Another thing to keep in mind that the RD's of trail races work their asses off to provide a quality and fun experience, and there is far less interest in the kind of accuracy we were discussing above, wth "18.41" vs. "6.2 and a fraction times 3" etc. They seldom get some big charitable backing, volunteers or big dollars either.
I simply wanted to point out that if you are serious about accuracy, forget the Garmin. It's not likely to be any more accurate than what is posted as the distance of the run. If the RD or others agree it's an average of everyone's Garmin results, then Bob's your uncle. Just run the trail and enjoy yourself. I wasn't making fun of your result fatozzig. I can't run 18+ miles. Spareribs