tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post510011114938739775..comments2023-11-03T05:46:16.883-05:00Comments on Simon Says...Run: I LOVE RUNNINGChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-77913459932739229802008-10-22T15:45:00.000-05:002008-10-22T15:45:00.000-05:00Great post. I fully agree with your thoughts about...Great post. I fully agree with your thoughts about being able to think while running. I've been injured for a few weeks and not able to run and the thing I've missed most is my thinking time. <BR/><BR/>Also as an ultra runner I love our long training runs with friends. When you are running for 5-6 hours you talk about all sorts of things and really get to know people well.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>JohnJohn Kynastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436853872576303518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-57543866592937381962008-10-22T08:45:00.000-05:002008-10-22T08:45:00.000-05:00And Chad,I apologize for calling you Simon. First...And Chad,<BR/><BR/>I apologize for calling you Simon. First time reader. <BR/><BR/>best,<BR/>aceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-23249489530235412072008-10-22T08:43:00.000-05:002008-10-22T08:43:00.000-05:00Hi Simon,Great post-- can't wait to read some of y...Hi Simon,<BR/><BR/>Great post-- can't wait to read some of your other posts. I disagree about thinking and ipod listening being mutually exclusive-- sometimes it's easier to think when you're listening to an album you know by heart...<BR/><BR/>BTW, found you through Google Alerts for "core performance"-- thanks for the mention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-33462685468530534322008-10-21T18:24:00.000-05:002008-10-21T18:24:00.000-05:00Hey Chad, I thought I would share my marathon expe...Hey Chad, I thought I would share my marathon experience from a couple of days ago. As I compared my training to yours over the last few months it was quite clear that your training was superior to mine in almost every way. My mileage was in the 70-80 mpw range for a couple of months. I didn't do much specific hill work, but did have some fairly good speed sessions(1k repeats avg. 3:30 x 6 with 3 min. recov. for example - but not much tempo work). Three weeks ago I ran a half marathon in 1:27 and change.<BR/><BR/>So I thought I would test out my own advice and run the 1st half of my marathon in about 1:27:30. I could tell within the first few miles that I was going to have stomach/bathroom issues but stuck with the plan and actually came through the half right around 1:27. By mile 16 I had to make a pit stop and lost around 4 minutes. Up to that point I was only able to sip water and could not stomach any gels.<BR/><BR/>How did it turn out? I finished reasonably well. Even with a strong headwind and a huge blister I didn't have any miles over 8:00 minute pace. My time was 3:06 and change.<BR/><BR/>I went for it and didn't pay too high a price. My times from the marathon and half marathon qualify me for the NYC marathon as I recently turned 40.<BR/><BR/>All and all a good learning experience and I won't hesitate to go out hard again and I know it's only a matter of time before I pop a good one.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-77908274996698651202008-10-21T12:52:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:52:00.000-05:00Great article! I've always found it amazing how q...Great article! I've always found it amazing how quickly runners build a deep camaraderie with one another.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849269818759114691noreply@blogger.com