tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post348397407519926578..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: I'm too comfortableXaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-84099807318513441212013-05-06T13:44:00.879-05:002013-05-06T13:44:00.879-05:00Sorry I am seeing this so late!!! :) Now that I ha...Sorry I am seeing this so late!!! :) Now that I have read it, were you close to your time goal and happy with how it was executed? I think... yes? :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-179650713788407842013-05-05T20:08:41.267-05:002013-05-05T20:08:41.267-05:00The list of things to remember is fantastic - I am...The list of things to remember is fantastic - I am going to bookmark it and reread it anytime I need my own mental boost. And I totally understand the feeling of being too comfortable. I know that I could do better at some of my longer-distance races but I get scared of the discomfort from pushing myself to get there. In any event, CONGRATS AGAIN on your PR yesterday!!! YOU ROCK!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-37789055717816970092013-05-02T18:49:57.753-05:002013-05-02T18:49:57.753-05:00Love the list of things to remember. Good luck! Yo...Love the list of things to remember. Good luck! You've got this!Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461111739184563716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-3516166808312173292013-05-02T12:08:03.252-05:002013-05-02T12:08:03.252-05:00You go, girl. You've so got this - unleash th...You go, girl. You've so got this - unleash that beast mode!The Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-28110649841169399912013-05-02T07:53:13.432-05:002013-05-02T07:53:13.432-05:00I have a feeling you have a pretty big PR in you!!...I have a feeling you have a pretty big PR in you!!!! If you can PR by 3 minutes in a longer race and still feel good, you got this girl! I will be rooting for you.Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-53035832296076944422013-05-02T07:52:43.803-05:002013-05-02T07:52:43.803-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-1867263621740255982013-05-01T19:59:56.015-05:002013-05-01T19:59:56.015-05:00wow you are from a super speedy family!
I fight ...wow you are from a super speedy family! <br /><br />I fight with mental all the time. I am glad to hear it isn't just me.Losing Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426520873028196265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-58514332956978107422013-05-01T19:36:19.626-05:002013-05-01T19:36:19.626-05:00Oh girl, with your healthy running streak this yea...Oh girl, with your healthy running streak this year, you have definitely got a PR in the words for you. Have a fantastic race!!Neon Blonde Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782863353830958219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-80843641612264378382013-05-01T19:21:28.406-05:002013-05-01T19:21:28.406-05:00Ugh. The mental game is the WORST. However, I th...Ugh. The mental game is the WORST. However, I think you're going to crush it! It sounds like your last run gave you physical confidence to tackle the mental! Good luck!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-69963300295042888212013-05-01T15:53:01.871-05:002013-05-01T15:53:01.871-05:00I totally know what you mean about the mental aspe...I totally know what you mean about the mental aspect. I am my own worst enemy out there on the road. I psych myself out too much and doubt my abilities. I start to slow, die in the middle, or don't push to a strong finish like I know I can/should. I think if you go out there, run how you feel (without worrying about the pace), you'll PR no problem! You've put in some amazing workouts and your legs will follow!<br /><br />Best of luck!!! :)Kelly @ Running Kellometershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261285599296693612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-65189072965497386982013-05-01T15:41:42.459-05:002013-05-01T15:41:42.459-05:00I think you can do that, just start out fast (but ...I think you can do that, just start out fast (but not too fast that you don't think you could keep it up for long), and then just try to keep gradually increasing your speed during the race. And yea, you probably want to be verging on the barfing pace, and at the start of mile 3 you should really be hurting lolNellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-44371979453203152132013-05-01T14:33:55.464-05:002013-05-01T14:33:55.464-05:00You DO have this! I nearly PR'd a 5k this wee...You DO have this! I nearly PR'd a 5k this weekend without really even trying for the same reasons - I've had a ton of great work-outs, I'm stronger now than before, and my foam roller, stick and I have been besties for a couple months now. And if all else fails, remember your last bullet point - have fun!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-88327196732713498312013-05-01T13:55:59.562-05:002013-05-01T13:55:59.562-05:00I can totally relate to how you want to fly for th...I can totally relate to how you want to fly for this race. After training for so many longer races, a 5k is a nice, fast change of pace (so to speak)! It's even more awesome that you are injury-free and stronger than last year. Anyway, for what it's worth, here is how I race 5ks: In the first mile, I keep repeating the mantra "just hold back" and let everyone else go out too fast. From mile 1 to 2.5, I run semi-uncomfortably, reeling in a couple of runners always making sure I have just a little juice in the tank until mile mark 2.6. Then I leave it all out on the course from 2.6 until the finish line, passing those runners who have used up all of their energy just before the end. It is such an exhilarating feeling to fly at the end of a 5k! Okay, now I need to run one too! :) Good luck!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.com