tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post4756209424664864756..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Finding your rivalsThe Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-86596712480526935152011-03-12T07:23:26.154-05:002011-03-12T07:23:26.154-05:00Wow, thanks Carla! I think my biggest issue with r...Wow, thanks Carla! I think my biggest issue with repeats is self discipline. Although I often think of doing more interval training I tend to default to my usual workouts because it's easier and, frankly, more enjoyable. <br /><br />My morning runs are limited by schedule to 23-26 minutes so I rarely cover more than 2.75 miles on those days and there are no useful hills in the neighborhood. There is a good flat section of the middle school parking lot that might work for 100 meter repeats. I'm going to try that one morning next week.<br /><br />Your point about running the 10K is good. I've got a 5K scheduled in between now and the HM that I want to run because it's for a great cause. Instead of a 10K I'll likely do 10K+ training runs every weekend that I can.<br /><br />Nice to hear from you. Thanks for your comments.<br />ERThe Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-35130058168193554602011-03-12T01:07:07.254-05:002011-03-12T01:07:07.254-05:00lol- i like this post (i feel similarly about athl...lol- i like this post (i feel similarly about athlinks- it doesn't take into consideration what training or issues your 'rivals' may have even if you are competitive- i'm not- so it's subjective). i'm not so fast, so i also 'race for myself' and find that perfectly fwm :)<br />i confess it's been awhile since i read your posts, tho your hm training sounds like it's coming along well. i had wanted to reply to a post i saw where you were debating prep for half marathon speedwork. i think we're pretty similar in terms of speed (and i'm willing to bet you'll be outpacing me by end of year if you keep at it!), but i've been running a (relatively) long time and have done a few longer races so i'll offer some input. you mentioned tempos and a shorter race or two (that's good). but you said you didn't think you'd be able to incorporate much track work b/c of time constraints. i wanted to say that you can do similar workouts on the road (i did that awhile ago when i wasn't close to a track). sets of 4-6 x half mile repeats are easy to implement into your weekly plan- do them on a route where you feel comfortable. hill repeats are also good training. none of those workouts will take longer than your usual 3-6 mile (?) morning run. <br />another thought...i'd try to do a 10k before the half. even if you don't run it "hard". it'll just give you an idea of hm pacing...the mcmillan running site is good for gauging paces.<br />good luck!carlanoreply@blogger.com