tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post1020312473153348612..comments2024-02-19T03:40:56.127-08:00Comments on .: NVM WEEK 13: 20. (or, 'Pain' vs. 'Difficulty')Angela Knottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-2275706470757986092015-02-17T19:11:45.653-08:002015-02-17T19:11:45.653-08:00Love to hear the highs and lows of the long run. I...Love to hear the highs and lows of the long run. It's amazing how you can come out of that dark place with a little positive talk. I would count that effort as a major win! As for things I am loving... and something you may also love for your hip pain/tightness... lacrosse ball can be used a lot like a foam roller to get in there and loosen knots up in your muscles. Worth the $3 you will spend for sure. :)Marci Klimek https://www.blogger.com/profile/06549807697547674081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-18232326323410879212015-02-12T23:59:16.491-08:002015-02-12T23:59:16.491-08:00I'm with Jen #2. This 20 mile run is a classi...I'm with Jen #2. This 20 mile run is a classic training win. Well done.bthttp://bitingtongue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-30753392795610787072015-02-12T21:34:53.727-08:002015-02-12T21:34:53.727-08:00AWESOME. That is all.AWESOME. That is all.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691910446074747797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-54170170203799421042015-02-11T13:40:07.606-08:002015-02-11T13:40:07.606-08:00It's so true about being mentally ready. I'...It's so true about being mentally ready. I've done two marathons and both times I've mentally given up - the second time I'd almost given up before I even began the race and it was one of the worst but best times of my life. I've signed up for a July marathon and this time I'll be working on pushing myself when I'm really tired. Great job on that 18 miler. You got it done and done well.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-72460888892183789202015-02-11T12:35:00.978-08:002015-02-11T12:35:00.978-08:00I don't think you can overestimate the importa...I don't think you can overestimate the importance of mental readiness for the marathon! And like you, I struggle with long runs over 18. Twenty-milers never got easy for me. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-55019000773173899312015-02-11T08:38:09.032-08:002015-02-11T08:38:09.032-08:00Seems very reasonable! I think the impact of the m...Seems very reasonable! I think the impact of the mental game is incredible. I didn't fully appreciate it until I started occasionally running 5Ks and holding paces I didn't think I could (seemingly) purely through mental force of will. I love those fast finishes because they really remind you that just because your body is tired doesn't mean it can't go fast. They're so valuable come race day. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413371644902006675noreply@blogger.com