RunningAHEAD - Topic: What is the single greatest factor on your running quality?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 12:55 PM

Mine is definitely sleep. Haven't slept well the last few nights (numerous factors, including &*^%^#%$#% cats) and today's run was just yucko. Felt stiff, no energy. Only was out for 45 minutes, but it felt like hours. Sucked, because the weather was actually quite nice, too (not a cloud in the sky, no wind, 35º) and I really could have enjoyed a leisurely run on a pretty morning. Whenever I don't sleep well I have miserable runs. Always. k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

tkeelan

posted: 10/25/2006 at 1:40 PM
modified: 10/25/2006 at 1:41 PM

Running alternate days. When I ran daily, my enthusiasm would flag until my day off - Sunday. On Monday I'd be raring to go again. Big grin

But on Saturday I was feeling mightly low. Dead

Running on alternate days restores my soul, so I'm enthusiastic for each run. On my off days I cross-train and find myself anticipating and planning the next day's run. Terry New here.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 1:46 PM

Hi, Terry, and welcome! I really don't like running more than 2 consecutive days, either. After my HM on Sunday I will be only running 3 days/week and cross-training 2-3 days, too. I love running, but our weather really has me itching for some warm, dry, INDOOR workouts! Big grin

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Scout7

posted: 10/25/2006 at 2:22 PM

Races. I need them. I crave them. They give my creation life. Ok, maybe not that far. But, let's just say I ran a marathon the other weekend, had to do a 2 mile test this past Saturday, and I signed up for a 10 mile race this Sunday. But I did take today off. So that's something.

amanda runs

posted: 10/25/2006 at 2:29 PM

What I eat. If I haven't had enough to drink or eaten enough before my afternoon run, I'm draggin...

"The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost

Pron8r

posted: 10/25/2006 at 2:35 PM

Quote from amanda runs on 10/25/2006 at 2:29 PM:

What I eat.

Yeah, me too. Except for me, if I ate less, I'd probably run better.

My Masters (>50) Race PR's: 5K - 20:17 10K - 42:36 HM - 1:31:22 Marathon - 3:20:48

Wingz

Professional Noob

posted: 10/25/2006 at 2:38 PM

Hydration status and what my music's doing... Cool

Roads were made for journeys...

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 3:21 PM

Quote from Pron8r on 10/25/2006 at 2:35 PM:

Yeah, me too. Except for me, if I ate less, I'd probably run better.

Ha, I hear that! I'm one of those freaks who started running to LOSE weight, then ended up GAINING (and, no, it ain't just muscle, 'cause my pants are tighter), but now I run just because I like it. I'd still like those last 15#s to get off my arse, though. Tongue

I think it's interesting how we all have different things that we find are the #1 factor to negatively (or positively) affect our running. Eryn and I were discussing this...sleep or lack thereof doesn't seem to be much of a factor for her, but for me it's HUGE. k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 10/25/2006 at 7:26 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 10/25/2006 at 12:55 PM:

What is the single greatest factor on your running quality?

Whether I am wearing shoes.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 7:31 PM

*smacks Trent uspide the noggin'* Tongue

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 10/25/2006 at 7:48 PM

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 7:52 PM

Did I do any damage...? Wink

*sprints away*

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 10/25/2006 at 8:04 PM

I run much faster when I am chasing down Zoom-Zoom after she smacks my noggin.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/25/2006 at 8:36 PM

*laces up spikes to stamp on Trent's feet* Oh, wait...I could use that against Jake, too!

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Joe Nation

posted: 10/25/2006 at 8:48 PM

What a good question. I'm always amazed at how much fun I'm having. Even on the days when I'm supposed to be pushing hard to shave some more seconds off of my times -you would not believe how much I've already shaved- I get a jolt, a surge, a shock of bliss right about a mile from the finish. B oing! How I get that jolt is by running in what I call steady mode, staying balanced whether I am just slogging around the section by the baseball fields or sprinting up Cat Hill to Fred's statute. I think it is the eveness of the effort that just bubbles over into joy at the end. Joe(Voted Best Ten Minute Miler by himself)Nation

I don't run fast, I run steady.

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