Me and the boys
Well, for me it comes down to, "Am I going to run this HM or not?" If so, I have to keep increasing my long runs on a regular schedule. And if it's 38 degrees with 25-mph wind, I'm not strong enough yet to do that outdoors. So I made it 8.6 miles on a TM Saturday. It did seem endless, but I did it! I'm just hoping I'm about done with that for the winter. I'm not sure I could do 13.1 miles on a TM!
I've been complimented here for my dedication, and it is appreciated, but you folks running all those miles on the TM are the real dedicated ones. I'm not sure I could do that.
Injured
Sorry, Matt. My territorry includes very few hills. I'm sure someone will come along to help you strategize for your race. Ran a 5K Sat. I laughed b/c other runners said the course was "hilly" and I knew some of you would laugh at the gentle inclines they were calling hills--nothing more than the gentlest slopes. Didn't PR, but I was running on the back end of an upper respiratory infection so I shouldn't have expected my best time. Still, I was pleased with myself--ran what I felt was a consistent, easy pace. Got passed a lot in the early going but passed plenty of those people back before we were even to the turnaround. It was such a small race that even my non-PR finish of 27:04 allowed me to place in my age group--yay!
I agree with MrPH! I admire those of you who can bang out all the miles on the 'Dreadmill' . I hate it but I deal with it during the week because of my work schedule. Give me outside running in just about any weather condions ( barringa heavy downpour or icy conditions) and I will run outside every chance I get!
Courage ! Do one brave thing today...then run like hell.
One day at a time
I ran 4 miles this afternoon with my daughter, on a tiny indoor track (19 laps = 1 mile). She's only 9, but she wanted to try for a distance PR. She's faster than I am, but she ran right next to me. It was so much fun! She would count off each lap as we finished it. She had no problem completing the 76 laps - she said her effort was a 6 out of 10. I'm on cloud nine!
PBs since age 60: 5k- 24:36, 10k - 47:17. Half Marathon- 1:42:41.
10 miles (unofficial) 1:16:44.
Prince of Fatness
Not at it at all.