tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post2375224860157838309..comments2024-03-29T06:44:07.087-07:00Comments on travel spot: Not So FabulousKyria @ Travel Spothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-55931548315350814352011-12-19T09:30:44.839-08:002011-12-19T09:30:44.839-08:00I never really thought much about what happens aft...I never really thought much about what happens after the marathon is over. Probably because the most I've ever done is 3 miles. So far.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-3791832793863544302011-12-18T17:03:28.521-08:002011-12-18T17:03:28.521-08:00I'm finding a bit of joy again in running by j...I'm finding a bit of joy again in running by just keeping up my mileage and ditching the pace goals. I feel like I'm keeping a good base, but I'm enjoying it all so much more. I only took about a week off after my last half and I'm feeling great and totally itching to run more. Loving it. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494943565417395006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-51052098643875047812011-12-18T01:40:23.107-08:002011-12-18T01:40:23.107-08:00I call it the post race blues! I "suffered&qu...I call it the post race blues! I "suffered" from it big time after Chicago. I feel lost and disjointed so I finally decided I have to have a plan. Mileage written down in my calendar. Not only a plan but a goal too. Not necessarily a goal as big as another marathon but a goal of some sort. Is is strange that I find that so comforting?<br /><br />After a race I listen to my body. If I need a day or 2 off I cross train or even do nothing and by then I'm usually ready to run again. Maybe shorter distances or few runs in a week.<br /><br />Can't wait for 12 in 2012!jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-29117594290870781942011-12-16T18:14:34.534-08:002011-12-16T18:14:34.534-08:00I tend to just listen to my body and see how I fee...I tend to just listen to my body and see how I feel when determining how long I rest for. I didn't know you were on the 12 in 2012 team! Me too!Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-81101049794104855592011-12-16T16:00:23.169-08:002011-12-16T16:00:23.169-08:00I think taking a bit of a break and doing some cro...I think taking a bit of a break and doing some cross training is a good idea. When you get back to training again you will feel refreshed and less likely to suffer any burnout.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-89354698038459895702011-12-16T15:40:03.562-08:002011-12-16T15:40:03.562-08:00I took a full week off after my marathons and then...I took a full week off after my marathons and then just sort of kept a 'maintenace mileage' level going. I couldn't keep running high mileage weeks or I would burn out. I like 15-20 miles during maintenance phase (like now), and then I start increasing as i prepare for race season (so like in April I start to try to increase my mileage).<br /><br />I really want to do NYC! I hope we get in!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-5886175184204131502011-12-16T13:58:29.032-08:002011-12-16T13:58:29.032-08:00That is a perfect time to cross train, I do the sp...That is a perfect time to cross train, I do the sports I don't have time to do while in the middle of training!CautiouslyAudacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750277133680102378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-87010674994377868102011-12-16T08:19:01.467-08:002011-12-16T08:19:01.467-08:00i read that too-but have not run much recently.I t...i read that too-but have not run much recently.I think I will try and do Janathan-where you run or exercise every day in jan and blog about it.look it up.I tried Juneathon-think I got to the 20th...Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187139806941283170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-89484185286870001412011-12-16T07:57:41.092-08:002011-12-16T07:57:41.092-08:00I remember feeling really antsy after my marathon ...I remember feeling really antsy after my marathon and the temptation was there to sign up for another one RIGHT AWAY but I'm really glad I took 2011 off from marathoning and focused on other race goals. I'm ready to tackle my marathon training that starts Jan 3 with gusto now! <br /><br />I also did not know about your 12 in 2012 marathon challenge. That is awesome and very ambitious! I'm excited to follow along!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-63240174282815782032011-12-16T07:31:10.310-08:002011-12-16T07:31:10.310-08:00After my last marathon I followed a Hal Higdon rec...After my last marathon I followed a Hal Higdon recovery plan. Basically, it had me do a 0 week for the week following the marathon, and then a reverse taper. It was what I needed because I find that my body is really worn down after running a marathon and I don't have an 8 miler in my legs or lungs in the week or so after a marathon. Everyone is different, though. I do think it's good to take a bit of a break though so that you don't get burnt out.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-7004848918755040752011-12-16T07:12:03.857-08:002011-12-16T07:12:03.857-08:00Yea the post-race emotions are everywhere. I'...Yea the post-race emotions are everywhere. I've got it bad. I did not expect to actually miss ironman training, but now I have no idea what to do with my weekends. Only working out once a day feels so strange, like I've abandoned something. it's weird. But I'm not going to rest for 140 days.<br /><br />I did a half marathon every month challenge last year, but did not know there was an organized 12 in 12 thing for it. that's pretty neat. My fastest was actually December's half in 1:37:54 and the slowest was in August at 2:13Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-54085470165319922122011-12-16T06:39:47.483-08:002011-12-16T06:39:47.483-08:00There is always that feeling of "now what&quo...There is always that feeling of "now what" after a big race. I try to give my body that time to not be in training even though mentally I am not comfortable with it! 2012 sounds like an exciting year for you! We should meet up at a race on this coast!fancy nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645116527352135569noreply@blogger.com