tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post3141852701556042654..comments2024-03-06T01:48:37.338-05:00Comments on Run with Perseverance: Analyzing the Rocket City MarathonJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09405132833234395104noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-81637209454022567412016-04-14T12:16:27.957-04:002016-04-14T12:16:27.957-04:00Thanks for sharing this with me. We could be twins...Thanks for sharing this with me. We could be twins! Running should be something that we enjoy and that makes us feel good about ourselves, no matter what our times are. I love that you were introspective on this and came up with a new approach and mindset. That's tough to do when you are trapped in a certain way of thinking.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-55610489259799138492007-12-20T01:40:00.000-05:002007-12-20T01:40:00.000-05:00Nice analysis there, Joe. Goals are good, pushing ...Nice analysis there, Joe. Goals are good, pushing hard is good, but I guess sometimes it boils down to - if life gives you lemons....<BR/><BR/>We all come out the other end of the race learning a little more about ourselves and a little more about the distance. I'm sure there's a few more lessons out there to be learned.<BR/><BR/>And..Four marathons in 2008! That's certifiably Maniacal.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-73926311150509268992007-12-18T22:43:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:43:00.000-05:00After four marathons I have learned from each but ...After four marathons I have learned from each but have no big coaching truths to share. I did my best time running with someone else for 21 miles at a slower pace than I might have another day. I ran my second best time running alone on a hot day in hills. Go figure. I tend to lean towards the slower than your good feelings starting pace.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692284050637212115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-48414966572071594902007-12-18T13:37:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:37:00.000-05:00I think that's a great goal. You've been doing th...I think that's a great goal. You've been doing this long enough that I think you'll have much success running how you feel as the conditions warrant. <BR/><BR/>And that's awesome you're adding a few more marathons to your schedule. It worked out well for me this year to up the mileage and race more often. Looking forward to finding out which ones you've chosen!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-78803532818065881142007-12-18T00:14:00.000-05:002007-12-18T00:14:00.000-05:00Your feelings on Rocket City described mine to a "...Your feelings on Rocket City described mine to a "T". I intended on running 4 hours, and I felt that anything less would be a failure. So I hammered a little harder when I started falling off pace. Then I drank too much to try and compensate for the fatigue. And then it all fell apart when puked everything thing up at mile 19! There's no PR gonna happen when all your fluid is on the sidewalk! The bad things is, this was not the first time I have been too stubborn to change my goal. I did the same thing a year ago when I ran into 30 mph headwinds at the Las Vegas Marathon. So learn a lesson from me, and don't make the same mistake twice!!!Afternoon Tea With Orangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110512429191665007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-76225592610628120912007-12-16T23:22:00.000-05:002007-12-16T23:22:00.000-05:00Your first paragraph summed up how I felt during m...Your first paragraph summed up how I felt during my 4th loop on Saturday. Sorry to hear that Rocket City did not go as planned. I know how it feels. It sounds like you have solid plans for 2008. I look forward to hearing more about them in a future post. Recover well, Joe!robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-41238482904333176622007-12-16T12:37:00.000-05:002007-12-16T12:37:00.000-05:00I'm kinda of the mind, that if you aren't having f...I'm kinda of the mind, that if you aren't having fun doing this, then stop. That takes a lot of pressure off of yourself. Of course, I'm in a different "stage" than you are. All of this stuff is (painfully) new, so I'm not competing against any prior knowledge, so to speak.<BR/><BR/>What it really boils down to is that being a good marathoner isn't all about beating your best time. It's about racing smart, pushing and understanding the limits of your body.<BR/><BR/>With all the other difficult races our blogger friends had, their is a message in there for us too.<BR/><BR/>Here's to 2008 :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-39354040195003862162007-12-16T04:16:00.000-05:002007-12-16T04:16:00.000-05:00That negative self-talk can be brutal. I am glad ...That negative self-talk can be brutal. I am glad you got it to stop! I will be anxious to see which races you decide to do in 2008.Mary Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194919804902809186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-76646834185768412632007-12-15T22:51:00.000-05:002007-12-15T22:51:00.000-05:00I agree with your conclusions. My problem is I ha...I agree with your conclusions. My problem is I have trouble remembering them when I hear the starter's gun fire.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing what's on your 2008 race calendar.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508000733325165524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-58197984493477796512007-12-15T22:01:00.000-05:002007-12-15T22:01:00.000-05:00Joe,You sound alot like me in how I try to think a...Joe,<BR/>You sound alot like me in how I try to think and analyze. You train perfectly but unless all the planets align with you-performance is unpredictable. <BR/><BR/>I have always wondered during the last 4 mile of a marathon, why I do it. But not long after, I rethink and feel that it is something that I can master. <BR/><BR/>Your goals for 2008 sound exciting. I am anxious to watch your races.<BR/><BR/>WaddlerIronWaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065549723453997421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-2171941246779000512007-12-15T19:01:00.000-05:002007-12-15T19:01:00.000-05:00I think your new plan is solid. I'm excited that y...I think your new plan is solid. I'm excited that you are planning for four in '08! <BR/><BR/>You can also modify as needed to fit the weather - with heat and humidity, adding a hand-held to drink along the way can really help - so does somthing like s-caps. I do very poorly in the heat and humidity - even a cool day with high humidity will make my heart rate rise above accepted levels. I can moderate it a bit by staying hydrated, and adding the s-caps for all long runs (even today's 15 miler in 40 degree temps) make a huge difference. Something to think about...Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.com