tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post6456891864727520925..comments2024-02-19T03:40:56.127-08:00Comments on .: Observations on Track WorkoutsAngela Knottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-60769374281488922802012-07-19T18:42:01.180-07:002012-07-19T18:42:01.180-07:00Lol....I wondered if it was a bigger name group I ...Lol....I wondered if it was a bigger name group I might know! There is a big area that's the same surface as the track but isn't in the lanes, so I kind of wondered why they didn't use that part. Ah well. (BTW, I just saw your last couple of comments -- for some reason they've been getting routed into my spam folder!)Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-7811166760521998442012-07-13T09:13:51.858-07:002012-07-13T09:13:51.858-07:00I would *definitely* not recommend running on a tr...I would *definitely* not recommend running on a track just to get miles in -- it gets boring really fast if you're just going in circles at a constant speed for miles and miles. I mostly like to run fast intervals there because it's a more reliable & forgiving surface, plus you don't have to worry about crossing streets or dodging pedestrians. :)Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-20598480656337913192012-07-11T21:42:06.879-07:002012-07-11T21:42:06.879-07:00I'm biased, I know, but I think the Peninsula ...I'm biased, I know, but I think the Peninsula weather is pretty much perfect. But it is SO windy!!<br /><br />I've never run on a track. Never ever. I can't decide if I fancy it or not. Isn't it boring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-44233191590376136802012-07-11T13:12:07.165-07:002012-07-11T13:12:07.165-07:00#1 - Sometimes it is. There are days when I'm ...#1 - Sometimes it is. There are days when I'm VERY glad I live here & not on the peninsula. I get really bitter sometimes, though, about the bitter cold wind / drizzle in July.<br /><br />#9 - Oh no! These children are actively kicking the ball *across* the track. Probably a discus would freak me out more, but still.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-43531504551873087942012-07-11T13:08:35.936-07:002012-07-11T13:08:35.936-07:00Seriously! There should be some kind of Track Moni...Seriously! There should be some kind of Track Monitor. Like a hall monitor but for track rules.<br /><br />Kezar is just far enough from me that going by foot makes for a really long warm-up / cool down. I used to run to my track workouts & back during marathon training, but it's kind of a lot of extra mileage (and time)otherwise.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-35407797755407007462012-07-11T13:06:22.592-07:002012-07-11T13:06:22.592-07:00They're the Pure Connects (same line but the n...They're the Pure Connects (same line but the neutral version). I love how light they are & the glove-like fit! They're kind of narrow, though, & my feet kind of aren't. :PAngela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-6519925674651463192012-07-11T12:45:40.586-07:002012-07-11T12:45:40.586-07:00You always have the best posts, haha.
#1 is defi...You always have the best posts, haha. <br />#1 is definitely applicable, but I bet running in the summer in SF is perfect because it isn't super hot! It is like 90-95 in the south bay right now, not fun. <br /><br />#9 - I see what you mean, but I guess as long as they aren't super close to the edge is about all you can do. For me people doing discus right near the track freaks me out!Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-90855316986738943482012-07-11T10:22:25.121-07:002012-07-11T10:22:25.121-07:00Haha - my club (SFRRC) does track workouts on Tues...Haha - my club (SFRRC) does track workouts on Tuesday (note: I am never there. Running fast is horrible). But I know exactly what you mean...my group in particular could use a lesson or two on etiquette.ReneighRunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691069301215494952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-82877000219720904902012-07-11T08:36:21.887-07:002012-07-11T08:36:21.887-07:00I can totally relate to the whole "it's a...I can totally relate to the whole "it's a huge pain to get to the track" thing. My closest track is 2+ miles up moderately steep hill, which, if I was less of a wuss, would be totally doable as a warm-up. And something about driving there seems even less desirable.<br /><br />The crowds would drive me crazy too. Maybe you should make up some new "track rules" and post them as if they're official. You'd be doing everyone a favor. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-14466887239624761252012-07-11T06:23:34.236-07:002012-07-11T06:23:34.236-07:00That is crazy so many people are at the track. We ...That is crazy so many people are at the track. We have several close to my house and sometimes I am the only one there. Spokane has a ton of runners too. Maybe I just go at a weird time? I like the shoes! Are they the Pure Cadence? Let me know what you think of them.Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.com