The first Runfessions of 2016! How has your year started? Are you training for 2016 races? What are your Runfessions for this past month??
This month has really flown by! My little man’s 2nd birthday is tomorrow…WOW! Where has the time gone! Thank you Marcia for the monthly Runfessions link up! Join in the fun and check out the other blog posts!
I runfess…
I would rather get up super early to get things completed around the house than stay up later in the evening – laundry, dishes, picking up the living room, etc. If the house is relatively clean, the time it takes to tidy up is minimal and I can get out to complete my morning workout. Then there are days, like this past Wednesday where I emptied the dishwasher, refilled the dishwasher (not full, just put the sink dishes away), hung clean laundry, switched laundry, started a new load, folded toddler clothes (…the WORST…), picked up dog+child toys and clothes in the living room, cleaned off the bathroom sink, made my breakfast-coffee-lunch/snack bag, hung up the next load of laundry, switched the laundry, and started yet another load… Well. At least I finally caught up on a little laundry…
I runfess…
I am a slow, slow long run runner… I can only hope and train to quicken my pace, but that is going to be a long process. At this point, I am quite alright with my slow paced long runs – as long as I can get through the miles, I am alright with my snail speed!
I runfess…
Marathon training is going great! While I generally am running more than I should be, depending on the day and running workout, I am still feeling great.
I runfess…
Even If I get my marathon training run completed in the morning,…I will still go for an easy, recovery lunch run…especially on days that are beautiful! A 20 degree morning run…and a 40-50 degree lunch run,…yaaas!
I runfess…
I have never had a black toe nail. That being said…I think that I “lost” a toe nail a while ago. While the nail never fell off, it did get super thick. The other night I saw a nail file and I was thinking I could at least “file” it down a little… While I was filing it, a part of the nail just chipped off! What?! I wasn’t filing THAT hard! Wow…then more just started coming off and a new, pretty nail is below! There was a small snag that I pulled on, but it was not an area that was grown out enough and kind of hurt. Well…at least I will have a new nail soon! Hopefully…
I runfess…
I dislike getting out for a run that is less than a 5K time or distance… My “easy, recovery” run pace is not a 30-minute 5K, so I sometimes either 1) run a little longer than the scheduled workout to get the distance, or 2) start to run a little quicker than “easy, recovery” so I can get the distance in a closer timeframe… Is it really worth it to get the 5K on easy days? Oh well…
I runfess…
…I would also rather not get all bundled up to get out for a “short run”… The time it takes to get all of the necessary non-freezing clothes around, dressed, gloves, hats, baklava, etc. makes me want to go for a longer run!
I runfess…
I cannot wait to run my first marathon! I mean…yes, I CAN wait because I am not ready at this point… But I am getting super excited!
I runfess…
I am ready for spring… I don’t care for this dark, cold morning running…
I runfess…
I really want to hit my husband when he is excited for 12″ of snow – yep, the snow JUST melted from the last 4″-6″ we got last week and we are expecting 6″-12″ more next week… I know he likes winter for hunting and is excited to get some “snow camo”…but I would rather not run in the snow. Am I the only one?
I runfess…
I am well on my way to 2,016 miles in 2016 – but I have a feeling that it is going to be tougher to get my miles after this spring. I need to start thinking about my fall/winter races so I can stay on track with my running goals for the year!
I am also linking up with Courtney, Cynthia, and Mar for the Friday Five (yes, there are more than 5 Runfessions listed…overachiever I guess).
Are you running 2,016 miles in 2016? Join me for the fun and challenge!
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Keep at it!
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Will do!
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I am ready for spring, too! I don ‘t mind the winter running…as long as the wind is minimal and the temps aren’t terribly frigid. It’s actually quite peaceful and serene at night, and the snow reflects much of the light from street lights so it’s pretty bright (even without moonlight). But, yes, we’ve had our white Christmas, time to move on 😉
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Oh springtime…it will be here before we know it (but not until dumping more snow on us)!
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That is awesome marathon training is going so well for you! Don’t worry about slow pace on your long run. That is perfectly fine. You’re training endurance after all. I’ve been thinking of spring too. Supposed to be mild this weekend…..thanks for linking up!
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It is supposed to be 60 degrees today! My run is done…but there might be a lunch run or walk happening!
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It IS such a pain bundling up for a short run! I did that today. 3 easy miles around my hood takes almost as long as bundling up!
Like you, I also would rather get housework done early! By the time I get home from work, I just don’t have the energy!
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I made sure to run 4 miles today…make the bundling worth it 😉
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Your busy morning sounds like mine. I am such a morning person and often get up even earlier on weekends than I do during the week.
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I only get up earlier on the weekends (Saturday specifically) for my long run…I need to be home in time for the hubs to be at work by 9am…and with the little guy waking up anytime from 7-8am, I am out the door PRETTY early…
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I totally agree! If I’m going to get all ready to run in fridig temps I better be running at least 5 miles. Good luck on your first marathon. I have my first too! Where is yours?
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In the Kansas City area, Garmin Marathon in Olathe, KS 🙂
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I would much rather tackle anything in the morning, including a run. I’m tired after working all day…mostly mentally. But at that point, I just want to relax. I’m glad you are enjoying your marathon training. It’s all about endurance, not speed.
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I am good at getting things accomplished in the morning…then I can go to bed at like 9 🙂
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I am glad marathon training is go well for you. I was super excited for my marathon when it came time. It’s such an exciting part of your life!
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Super exciting 🙂
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Marathon training is so different than training for even a half marathon. The time commitment is huge but it sounds like you are being very wise to keep your long run pace easy. Too many first time marathon runners get injured by trying to push the long run pace.
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I am defiantly not pushing the pace at this point…but that also makes my long runs loooong 🙂 I am alright with it though!
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Good to hear marathon training is going well! And nothing wrong with being a “slow” runner! I do agree, I’d rather run long runs than shorter runs….4 is my preferred minimum!
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4 miles sounds like a great minimum!
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I rarely get a black toenail. And I run a lot of long distance races. It’s not a badge of honor. It usually means your shoes are too small…just sayin’
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My shoes are almost a whole size too big 🙂 probably why I haven’t had any black ones…I do have a sore toe from time to time
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I’m the same way – rather do it early in the morning vs. late at night. Great to hear your marathon training is going well!
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I hope it continues to go as well as it is now 🙂
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I am so with you! I would rather run a long run than a short run any day! Also, there is nothing wrong with being a slow runner. I when I was training for my last 10 miler my coach had me running really slow (like sometimes I think I could walk faster) and I ended up running my fastest race, I ended up holding a pace a minute faster than I had in any other race. Good luck on your marathon!
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It seems like race day can make anyone faster than their training 🙂 thanks!
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Having just finished my first marathon, I was so slow too but I did not care I had miles and miles to rack up! Being slow helped my body to recover faster too so I guess that is why I didn’t mind it. You are right, every single training run you do prepares you more and more for your marathon. There were several times I said I don’t know how I’m going to do this I can only do 15 or 18 but you know I was not supposed to do more than that then. On race day I was trained and prepared and YOU my friend will be too! Then you’ll be a Marathoner!!
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Thank you for the encouragement! It means a lot since I do not keep the company of fellow runners, other than blogging 🙂
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Sounds like everything is going so well with your training! And I never got a black toe nail either. I lost a couple the same way you did. Still a little gross but not as gross as black nails.
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I didn’t know anything about not losing a toes jail in this way before…the nail has been sore for a while and now there is a pretty new nail!
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I’m ready for spring too!!!! I’ve lost a few toenails, and had a couple black ones, too! LOL!!!
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Spring is a distant hope and dream 🙂
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There are some coaches that would suggest it doesn’t matter how fast or slow your long run is (better slower than faster). My coach is in that camp. I have a pretty wide window for endurance pace, which is 1:20-2:00/mile slower than my 5K pace. And he tells me it is completely okay to go slower if I feel I need to. The long runs serve a different physiological purpose than the higher intensity workouts! And coach always says “don’t race your workouts.” He trains many elite runners and, while I’m not elite, I’m still seeing improvements. So, long story short – embrace the slow long runs and don’t worry about it!
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Thank you for the info! I know I am slow…but I enjoy the slow and steady pace on my long runs 🙂
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yay for a marathon. there is nothing like your first 🙂
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Training is going well and I am excited 🙂
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