tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post8066779936426208428..comments2023-11-02T08:19:27.922-07:00Comments on My new life on the run: Am I being Petty????Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16066807666817897355noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-67906129044961382762009-04-29T06:52:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:52:00.000-07:00Hey Patrick,
You're so right about having a cheat...Hey Patrick,<br /><br />You're so right about having a cheat day. The last few weeks I've been trialing not being restrictive (so I don't have blow-outs, which I haven't had until the other day)- eating what I like (within reason) - you know, like full fat yoghurt, salads with avocados and a delicious olive oil dressing - and it's been going really well! I get full quickly, it's great! So my mind doesn't feel like it's missing out. <br /><br />I think a "cheat" day is an awesome idea- although I think I should have one a month (and I had it the other day!). Did you know Dean Karnazes eats pizza and all types of rubbish while he's doing overnighters? THAT's what we need to get onto - ultramarathons to justify pizzas :)<br /><br />Hope you've had a great few days... the weather should be getting nicer for runs in Buffalo, I'd imagine? Buffalo sounds like such an interesting place - I'm a big fan of Ani DiFranco so have always wanted to go there!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your advice -it's always great to hear from you!!Melanie Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460650556241407733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-1466068715803231712009-04-28T08:33:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:33:00.000-07:00You were right to let the race director know about...You were right to let the race director know about the mistake. I always want my time posted in my age group. I do, however, compare my time to the other age groups to see how I placed. It gives me a giggle when I do well in much younger age groups!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251939474636133817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-82028914398314712232009-04-28T08:26:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:26:00.000-07:00Heck no! 7th is fantastic!
Regarding the comment ...Heck no! 7th is fantastic!<br /><br />Regarding the comment you left on my blog: (1) Check out McMillan Running Calculator. Enter your current time and it will predict your finish times and pace at different distances (http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/mcmillanrunningcalculator.htm). Now, it assumes you are in tip top shape, so I find at the Half distance I need to add 5 to 10 minutes for my finish. And (2) I stop at 12 miles only because I will pickup after this and start a marathon training cycle, so I wanted to make it where 12 miles was pretty easy so that 14 and 16 don't seem so bad. Otherwise I would have probably stopped at 10. It's not "necessary" to run 13 in training, but if you are finding that 10 or 11 is pretty easy at long run pace, you might lengthen out to 12 just for the psychological benefit. But be careful - the longer distances *can* result in increased chance of injury.Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-58490256378690849062009-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:00Totally not petty. 7th is WAY better - kind of odd...Totally not petty. 7th is WAY better - kind of odd, really - I mean the time is the same (which I am impressed by, BTW) but for some odd reason 7th is just better. And I agree with Rookie - it must be because of the way you look - they <I>thought</I> you were 20!sAmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884692135194912701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-80861090515025689062009-04-27T16:06:00.000-07:002009-04-27T16:06:00.000-07:007th! Patrick that's fantastic - congratulations! I...7th! Patrick that's fantastic - congratulations! I don't think you're being petty to have that changed. Your whole job relies on being truthful, you wouldn't want people thinking there was a lack of truth about your age.<br /><br />Springs: I did the springs again after my run yesterday and am not sore today. Perhaps I explained them incorrectly.<br /><br />Walk backwards, but try and spring off your toes as you do. So you're going backwards, almost skipping, almost lunging. I might do a video! Wow - look out interactive multi media blogpost coming up :)<br /><br />Yep - where I run has crocodiles living in the waters beside it, but you'd have to be seriously unlucky to be taken there, I don't think anyone ever has. I'm totally looking for air bubbles and green scales all the time though!<br /><br />That water is such a tease. It's so beautiful and who wouldn't love a bit of a dip after a big swim? No chance there. One will simply have to wait for a holiday in the Mediterranean!Melanie Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460650556241407733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-83446171482742377402009-04-27T13:11:00.000-07:002009-04-27T13:11:00.000-07:00It was definitely worth saying something... 7th pl...It was definitely worth saying something... 7th place is amazing! Yay, you!!!<br /><br />As for the mistake, the race-age people must have taken one look at you, assumed there <I>had</I> to be a mistake and placed you in with the youngsters! That's what I'd tell myself, anyway. <br /><br />Congratulations on a race well run, you little whipper-snapper! :DRookie on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807134605589985418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-13346430956498352742009-04-27T11:55:00.000-07:002009-04-27T11:55:00.000-07:00Good to clear it up. Still funny though. :)
To ...Good to clear it up. Still funny though. :)<br /><br />To be 20 again.... those were the days.Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.com