tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post5438445004047868179..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Race report: 2011 Dirty Sock 10KThe Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-4224004220018368962011-08-22T17:25:57.119-04:002011-08-22T17:25:57.119-04:00Adam, well said. First congratulations on a most i...Adam, well said. First congratulations on a most impressive 10K debut. I'm pleased to run that time for an 8K. 6.2 miles feels very different on a recreational run versus an all out effort in field of other runners. It's a great distance because it forces a balance between conservation and speed. I've had 10K's that seemed easy and other that seemed...endless.<br /><br />You're right about the experience transcending age and other factors. The paces may be different but the challenges are the same.The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-49901089333932398852011-08-22T15:18:33.028-04:002011-08-22T15:18:33.028-04:00Congrats on your race, I ran my first 10K yesterda...Congrats on your race, I ran my first 10K yesterday - I had mostly stuck with 5Ks up until this point - so I was a little nervous about what to expect, especially in the 2nd half of the race when 6.2 miles really starts to feel LONG. Anyway, I finished with exactly the time I wanted (43:13)and I was definitely feeling what you felt at the end thinking, "do I really want to do this again, EVER?"<br /><br />I think it's cool that no matter how fast you run a given race, no matter the age difference, and no matter how long you've been a runner, there are similar feelings we all share - I think that is what's great about running.Adam Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460938738580518447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-42236335966484809282011-08-21T16:37:59.284-04:002011-08-21T16:37:59.284-04:00Hey Paul - congrats to you on an excellent race. I...Hey Paul - congrats to you on an excellent race. I'm thinking about your training advice and I agree that long slow distance is the key to building endurance. I heard about the Cow Harbor training runs but it's hard for me to get to Northport on a weekday night. I'll try to run the course at least once on a weekend morning before the race. I need to re-acquaint myself with the James Street hill!The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-35815887008490813932011-08-21T15:26:35.233-04:002011-08-21T15:26:35.233-04:00It was great seeing you and your team at the race....It was great seeing you and your team at the race. My wife enjoyed meeting you and your family. Thanks for the great picture. Glad you are going to do the cow harbor.Every Wednesday night there is a training run on the actual course so you might want to check it out. There are different pace groups to accommodate everybody. Congrats on your new PR for this race. Tough course and weather today!paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612562696803413049noreply@blogger.com