tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post4137480005458422303..comments2024-03-29T07:24:27.834-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Long Run, here I comeKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2649433164572741482021-06-01T20:18:10.259-05:002021-06-01T20:18:10.259-05:00Long runs are my favorite! I love just to cruise a...Long runs are my favorite! I love just to cruise along and usually feel best about six miles into a run, so long runs mean feeling in the zone for longer. Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-24655317405206199892021-05-28T09:53:56.646-05:002021-05-28T09:53:56.646-05:00Some days, I am all into the long run. Some days t...Some days, I am all into the long run. Some days they terrify me. It just depends on what's going on. I just roll with it.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43634099431550466362021-05-26T17:53:20.017-05:002021-05-26T17:53:20.017-05:00These are great tips! Long runs can go either way...These are great tips! Long runs can go either way and they're definitely not the end. Yep, there is another one the following weekend!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57924129331164977712021-05-26T12:54:15.640-05:002021-05-26T12:54:15.640-05:00I used to get stressed over them, too. I've do...I used to get stressed over them, too. I've done so many of them now, that I'm able to shrug off the bad ones (after a few "Woe is me's" are uttered). And, I have zero issue with taking walk breaks...that's what I'd do in the actual race if my body needed it anyways.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80219786996007274662021-05-26T08:43:15.673-05:002021-05-26T08:43:15.673-05:00It'a funny because I used to get really stress...It'a funny because I used to get really stressed and scared before a long run, and now I love them. I like to lay out all my gear the night before, and I'm so excited for the adventure to come. Funny to think that back when I got so worried about those runs, it was all self-inflicted. NO ONE (other then myself) cared whether I completed the run or not. Yes, runners can be a little crazy!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-40820269050580395772021-05-25T20:42:42.192-05:002021-05-25T20:42:42.192-05:00Agreed, they feel wonderful after they're fini...Agreed, they feel wonderful after they're finished!! I often times spend an unnecessary amount of time dreading them...so, it works out well that I do most of my long runs on Saturdays, so I don't have the entire day (in other words, half of my weekend LOL) to worry about them. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73844719999652861222021-05-25T20:40:14.272-05:002021-05-25T20:40:14.272-05:00yes, the long runs can do a number on our mental s...yes, the long runs can do a number on our mental state LOL That pizza is the one you inspired me to make a few weeks ago ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22614867723286878662021-05-25T18:55:15.460-05:002021-05-25T18:55:15.460-05:00I love long runs! Of course they're not easy, ...I love long runs! Of course they're not easy, but once they are over its such a good feeling. Its definitely helpful to be prepared the night before!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88534816460250829712021-05-25T14:14:49.961-05:002021-05-25T14:14:49.961-05:00That is a good looking pizza!!! Did you have it b...That is a good looking pizza!!! Did you have it before or after your run (or both?)<br /><br />Long runs can go either way for me where I look forward to them or I absolutely dread them. When I dread them, I remember that I don't HAVE to do them...I get to do them!<br /><br />Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59764616991491594282021-05-25T13:21:03.753-05:002021-05-25T13:21:03.753-05:00The morning of is a stressful time, regardless. I ...The morning of is a stressful time, regardless. I like to have as much ready the night before as possible.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52869102944052931602021-05-25T13:19:57.193-05:002021-05-25T13:19:57.193-05:00Oh gosh, you said it!!! The anticipation is ALWAYS...Oh gosh, you said it!!! The anticipation is ALWAYS far worse than the actual run itself.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35281407582866661372021-05-25T13:19:08.867-05:002021-05-25T13:19:08.867-05:00I thought of you when I grabbed the pizza pic ;-) ...I thought of you when I grabbed the pizza pic ;-) We ARE twins ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-44570273060581442002021-05-25T13:18:36.411-05:002021-05-25T13:18:36.411-05:00A 10-mile run is usually my benchmark. It's wh...A 10-mile run is usually my benchmark. It's when I start adding on those extra miles, above and beyond, where it can get a little tricky LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82203170258459479032021-05-25T12:57:25.224-05:002021-05-25T12:57:25.224-05:00I agree you never know how you are going to feel u...I agree you never know how you are going to feel until you start. I also like to preplan and prepare as much as I can beforehand it helps with the stress level in the morningDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69555658138696613792021-05-25T11:56:35.347-05:002021-05-25T11:56:35.347-05:00I've learned to stress a lot less about the lo...I've learned to stress a lot less about the long run and just go with it. Yes, it's a choice and yes, it's okay if things go south and you cut it short or whatever. Most of the time though, the anticipation of it is much more stressful than the execution. Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31402507981555127322021-05-25T09:13:24.441-05:002021-05-25T09:13:24.441-05:00I'm all about focusing on the post-run celebra...I'm all about focusing on the post-run celebration aka food, lol. That pizza you posted looks delicious!<br /><br />I agree about laying out clothes before a long run - I treat it like a race.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35373516414424682932021-05-25T07:34:57.996-05:002021-05-25T07:34:57.996-05:00Mine have become a habit - 10 miles is what I expe...Mine have become a habit - 10 miles is what I expect. If I do less, it's ok. I feel that it prepares me for whatever I choose to do. I don't care about pace. I don't wear my watch.<br /><br />I try to have company for at least part of the miles.<br /><br />And of course, match my clothes lolDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17555365264937854452021-05-25T06:16:49.710-05:002021-05-25T06:16:49.710-05:00Totally agree...it's much more about the dista...Totally agree...it's much more about the distance than the finish time for me on the longer races. I'm leaning towards just embracing the distance aspect with this next marathon rather a finish time "goal." Honestly, it would be nice to PR, but I don't get motivated by the notion of 26.2 miles of finish time numbers and pace OCD. That works for many, but not me LOL Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85469325605109106532021-05-25T06:11:49.716-05:002021-05-25T06:11:49.716-05:00I don't mind anything ((usually LOL) up to 17i...I don't mind anything ((usually LOL) up to 17ish miles because those miles aren't much further than a half marathon. But the 18-20 milers get tough, physically and mentally. Thankfully, there aren't too many of them before the taper hits LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73413349143994317922021-05-25T06:09:42.515-05:002021-05-25T06:09:42.515-05:00The "lay-out" gives me a lot of peace of...The "lay-out" gives me a lot of peace of mind. Of course, the weather may not always show what the forecast indicated, but at least I'm not starting from scratch (with a foggy mind). I have KT Tape on my feet in that pic. Several years ago, when I was dealing with plantar fasciitis, I got in the habit of taping my arches (for additional support) for my long runs. I've kind of gotten away from that ritual recently, but I also have not run very many "long" long runs...that'll be changing this summer when marathon training is a reality.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21570404664110109582021-05-25T06:03:43.254-05:002021-05-25T06:03:43.254-05:00I agree -- it's always important to me to trai...I agree -- it's always important to me to train to the best of my ability for a race. It gives me peace of mind. It's not about the finish time, it's about knowing I prepared my body to go the distance.<br /><br />And of course, we have to remember that we choose to do this! Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11300542650373951512021-05-25T02:13:30.681-05:002021-05-25T02:13:30.681-05:00I love a long run and prefer them to a race! I did...I love a long run and prefer them to a race! I did tire myself out running my half-marathon distance on Sunday though (we went faster than we expected, without trying or pushing it, which was weird, but did sap one's strength!). I have an actual half in October so I'm going to keep the distance up but add in strength and interval training, which I find hard to do. I'm rethinking whether I want to run another marathon, with all the exhausting training, although I have until January to decide as that's when sign-up opens. LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85528801255948719642021-05-25T01:42:50.309-05:002021-05-25T01:42:50.309-05:00I wish I would learn to lay out my running gear th...I wish I would learn to lay out my running gear the evening before!<br />I never do that and always end up frantically checking whether I haven't forgotten anything important for my long run. <br /><br />On the photo with your orange calf sleeves - are you wearing support bands around your feet? Looks like a good idea!Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.com