tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658208423970646686.post4706386635739024403..comments2023-10-30T04:33:13.066-07:00Comments on Bitten by the Running Bug!: Week 13: Bruises, Doubts, and ConfidenceBeccarigghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152742521372953808noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658208423970646686.post-16089258621557717532012-02-26T18:41:39.169-08:002012-02-26T18:41:39.169-08:00The long run in training is usually run 60-90 sec....The long run in training is usually run 60-90 sec. Slower per mile than your race pace. If you're running 9 min. Miles during your long runs now that means it is like you are racing every single weekend. I have no doubt in my mind that you will run faster than a 9 min. Mile in the actual race. You will feel amazing after the taper time and rock it on race day. Trust your training. You have worked hard.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470038042018220196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658208423970646686.post-81677681668422672612012-02-15T10:10:04.991-08:002012-02-15T10:10:04.991-08:00I know how you feel about not being sure if your m...I know how you feel about not being sure if your mileage is adequate. When I was training for that marathon in 2009, Justin worked with a guy who was an amazing marathoner (holds the record for WINNING the Deseret News marathon 9 times). We went to this Spanish club dinner at a Mexican restaurant and Justin got him talking to me about training. He asked how many miles I was putting in a week. I said, "I don't know... 30?" Becca, you should have seen his face. It was like shock he couldn't hide in a bad way. I already knew that he ran at least 10 miles every single day of the week and the guy was in his 50's. So yeah, I was feeling pretty weak. But you already know I didn't put any effort into speed runs, tempo runs, cross training, etc. like you're doing, and I think that's really helping you. Plus, you push your pace on those long runs and that makes a huge difference. You'll be ready on race day. I know crazy things start to happen at the end of marathons, but you've been holding onto that 9 minute pace on every single long run. I don't know how you do it, but you're doing it. :) And just remember that if you can't do it for the full 26 (even though I really think you will), don't feel bad just because you told everyone your goal. No matter what, you're going to massively PR!<br />And btw, that is a ridiculously cute picture of your kids. :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668800752109770449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658208423970646686.post-79952344923997537542012-02-15T09:29:24.317-08:002012-02-15T09:29:24.317-08:00What a great long run!! Despite the bruised knee, ...What a great long run!! Despite the bruised knee, you sure rocked it! Ithink the sub four is definitely in your reach - you will probably surprise yourself on race day. Good luck!<br />(and such cute kiddos!!)runner26https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370012240058974013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658208423970646686.post-18730898983272761552012-02-15T08:33:52.255-08:002012-02-15T08:33:52.255-08:00Oh MAN! I would be so upset about that knee. Glad ...Oh MAN! I would be so upset about that knee. Glad you were still able to run with it. And by the way, I think you're going to nail that sub 4!Naomi Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08206298226228197213noreply@blogger.com