tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post7141151796786958430..comments2023-07-01T09:50:51.453-04:00Comments on pieces of me...: And I Would Like to Thank the Academy...HeatherVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11160848024423305349noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-80658476891276494512011-03-22T19:39:58.526-04:002011-03-22T19:39:58.526-04:00Oh hey! I almost forgot - Thanks for the shoutout ...Oh hey! I almost forgot - Thanks for the shoutout on your blogroll, Heather! I totally appreciate it! I think I mentioned this before - but once I figure out how to set up my blogroll, (Tumblr doesn't have a widget) - you will SO be on it! <br /><br />Take care and thanks again!!!!<br /><br />KatrinaKatrinahttp://alibrarianontherun.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-53476571099649625022011-03-22T11:48:52.584-04:002011-03-22T11:48:52.584-04:00PS Runner's World has an excellent book on wom...PS Runner's World has an excellent book on women's running.LauraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322568136833382134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-16612582742608753022011-03-22T11:48:01.130-04:002011-03-22T11:48:01.130-04:00Lots of thoughts swirling in my head and really, a...Lots of thoughts swirling in my head and really, any time you want to talk running, I am here.<br /><br />Also like Katrina said, there's no shame in setting a goal of just finishing. That is what I did with my first half after the boys were born, I just wanted to finish. Didn't care about time. But then you get out there and see other people and want to do better. Running gets in your head like that. <br /><br />As for trail running, do you mean off-road trail running? Because that is even harder than outside running because of the change in terrain and hills, particularly around here with all the roots and rocks and snakes. <br /><br />The other thing I was going to tell you is that when you are running, you always want to dress about 20 degrees warmer than the temp outside. Sounds crazy to wear shorts and t-shirt in 60 degree weather but once you warm up, that's how hot you will feel.<br /><br />AND for summer outdoor running here... you have to get acclimated over time. It took me the entire month of May last year to get used to running outside until I could run 3 miles without dying. I had MANY runs I had to walk bc of the heat and I'm in pretty decent shape.<br /><br />You should seriously be proud even if you feel like all you did was finish. Just by finishing, you're ahead of 99% of the people in this country!!!LauraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322568136833382134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-79867360239376967932011-03-22T09:36:17.426-04:002011-03-22T09:36:17.426-04:00Keep up the great work, all that determination and...Keep up the great work, all that determination and motivation is paying off!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646332034591536363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-73824333087495792852011-03-22T09:13:30.058-04:002011-03-22T09:13:30.058-04:00Miss V -
Having a goal of just finishing isn't...Miss V -<br />Having a goal of just finishing isn't a bad thing - it's a great goal, because it's about YOU. You weren't worried about beating or competing with anyone - you were focused on YOU and what you wanted to accomplish. Whether you were one of the last people, or one of the first - you're doing that race FOR YOU. That's the important part. No one else matters in that race, besides you (and your family!)<br /><br />Getting outside will not only vary up your muscles for your running (versus the TM) but will also just help get you out and about for YOU. I find that when I'm inside on my TM, I tend to focus sometimes (mentally) on things in the house (the dogs, what things i need to do) and splitting up my runs and getting outside helps me just relax a little bit, get out of the house and enjoy being outside. Yesterday I ran and it was barely 50 out with a cold wind, but I loved it. Just to get out - being outside will do wonders for you -even if it's only for a mile! I really give you kudos for branching out and looking into ways to grow in your running (trails). Trail running is a great way to enjoy a slower run - because with all the hills/rocks/terrain - you don't (and shouldn't) go near as fast and can enjoy what you're doing even more! Can also be a family thing, too! Make sure you get trail shoes though - don't use your running shoes! <br /><br />As for your weight loss - you are the epitome example of how "healthy" weight loss is and should be: good exercise combined with eating right. With all the weird diets out there and people putting strange things into their bodies - I'm at a loss for what people think is "healthy" nowadays or what they are willing to do to be "healthy". You are the perfect example, and I love your enthusiasm for your running and your weight loss adventure. You will succeed! Keep on enjoying it - and You. Will. Do. It!Katrinahttp://alibrarianontherun.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785733064682096737.post-10663956222419599452011-03-21T23:40:14.138-04:002011-03-21T23:40:14.138-04:00Heather - you did great by finishing. One of the b...Heather - you did great by finishing. One of the best shirts I saw at last years marathon said on the back, "if you can read this, I'm not last". I loved it and it motivated me the entire race *I did the 1/2*<br /><br />As for weather in Wyoming. It's still semi-cold [40-60 degrees] but most days have 25-35mph winds with 40 mph gust. I'm always afraid it will just blow poor Brynn away! Hopefully after a month or so it will settle down. <br /><br />Can't wait to see if you find an outdoor trail that you like. Just be sure to mix them up or else they get monotonous too!Ms Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424148534540046745noreply@blogger.com