tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post6388563167420206626..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Knoxville Marathon Week 4Xaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-2542219335232861532014-02-20T14:54:27.361-06:002014-02-20T14:54:27.361-06:00I think as time goes on, I too am less motivated b...I think as time goes on, I too am less motivated by races. I just want to get to the point where (on a consistent basis) I can go for a 5 or 10 miler and enjoy the scenery and finish uninjured. Oh, yeah and take pictures, gotta take pictures! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-72759000805479562492014-02-19T15:55:40.805-06:002014-02-19T15:55:40.805-06:00I ran outside last winter just fine but this winte...I ran outside last winter just fine but this winter has been terrible. I'm generally fine with the cold but it's always at a low intensity. Any sort of tempo or speed work needs to be done on the treadmill till its warmer for me. <br /><br />I think the treadmill builds a lot of mental strength and that makes it hardcore. If you are running outside you have to keep going until you make it back home (in most cases) but on the treadmill you could really quit at any time but you build your mental strength by choosing to stay on!<br /><br />Hoping for warm weather soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351579053400057634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-87940446592846387682014-02-17T14:53:51.243-06:002014-02-17T14:53:51.243-06:00Thanks lady :) I'm going to take a screen shot...Thanks lady :) I'm going to take a screen shot of your comment and read it before my race. And maybe before all the runs that scare me ;)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-74692579689028975102014-02-17T14:52:28.650-06:002014-02-17T14:52:28.650-06:00I'm so sick of those people bagging on the tre...I'm so sick of those people bagging on the tread and saying how hard core they are too for running outside. We are the smart ones- listening to our bodies and not putting our health in danger :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-80735727315883874372014-02-17T14:48:44.584-06:002014-02-17T14:48:44.584-06:00I also enjoyed running outside last year- must hav...I also enjoyed running outside last year- must have been above freezing though :) this year is just so tough. I'm at my breaking point now. <br /><br />It is easy to fall into the same races just because they are there- and It's nice to move on and not feel obligated to run the same stuff anymore. Shamrock and Chicago Marathon are too notch- but eh.. Doesn't get my juices flowing as much any more :)<br /><br />Quality over quantity any day! Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-28424566592652622302014-02-17T11:10:47.180-06:002014-02-17T11:10:47.180-06:00This winter has been really, really rough for outd...This winter has been really, really rough for outdoor running. I had a blast running outside all of last winter, but the sidewalks are too treacherous and a lot of the cold days are just too cold. I'm falling into the camp of playing it safe by avoiding running on snowy, icy sidewalks - I'd hate to injure myself like that.<br /><br />I really like your last paragraph too - I think it's all too easy to fall into the same races year after year and/or sign up for every race that comes along. Quality over quantity, right?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-51294717533563626092014-02-17T10:16:04.426-06:002014-02-17T10:16:04.426-06:00I could say a bazillion things here, but the most ...I could say a bazillion things here, but the most important is that YOU ROCK and you are doing GREAT. I am so, so, so excited for you. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695890488184466585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-79625146708569253552014-02-16T19:20:12.844-06:002014-02-16T19:20:12.844-06:00Great week of training! I'm glad there is some...Great week of training! I'm glad there is someone else out there who is waiting until it warms up before running outside again! I ran 5 miles one day outside last week and it was between 0 and 3 degrees and I felt awful afterwards (and during). It just isn't worth it. I just get sick of listening to people in my running club talk about how hardcore they are for running outside and how you're not a "real runner" if you're running on the "dreadmill." Ugh. Jenny https://www.blogger.com/profile/03427683366326431018noreply@blogger.com