tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post5413883341715532643..comments2023-06-13T03:55:34.753-07:00Comments on The Back of the Pack: Pigtails 50KBackofpackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-1877894763032631442009-02-01T16:16:00.000-08:002009-02-01T16:16:00.000-08:00Wow! Nice job!! And only a few minutes from your...Wow! Nice job!! And only a few minutes from your course PR and finishing "feeling good!"<BR/><BR/>Way to go!!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-33428834880764991532009-02-01T15:44:00.000-08:002009-02-01T15:44:00.000-08:00Never get tired of your race reports... That's why...Never get tired of your race reports... That's why we come back. I am glad you forgot about your time and finished feeling great. I hope your ITB feels better....lizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-59113287705387703192009-01-30T08:08:00.000-08:002009-01-30T08:08:00.000-08:00I was surprised about those hills! Mind you, I on...I was surprised about those hills! Mind you, I only ran one loop, but they really slowed me down. It's a great course though; I'll be running it this June.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855134674264531625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-91626312490552617392009-01-28T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-28T19:11:00.000-08:00Thanks for stopping by. I'm thinking about what t...Thanks for stopping by. I'm thinking about what to write here. In the meantime... good to read about your happy running... good to see your smiles... awesome to see some of those pictures.Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381269071684742007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-6878206240555863032009-01-27T22:56:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:56:00.000-08:00Great comments, nothing new to add. Just be yourse...Great comments, nothing new to add. Just be yourself, which means run your way not the way anyone else things you should run. A happy runner is a runner who will still be out there when everyone else has stopped running.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887866077099979177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-66303630961433822072009-01-27T22:13:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:13:00.000-08:00Nice report - I wish I was able to be out there wi...Nice report - I wish I was able to be out there with you! I agree with Eric and others too - it's about what is fun for you! And you've got WAY more endurance than most of the population out there - don't forget that!Laura Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391103148916021415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-69945459362131347322009-01-27T22:07:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:07:00.000-08:00Fast, schmast. Who cares? You are running consiste...Fast, schmast. Who cares? You are running consistently and enjoying every minute of it. Isn't that the best part. What's faster going to get you but that sick feeling. I say keep on running, racing and writing up these reports. We all enjoy that.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-38689160035362661922009-01-27T19:59:00.000-08:002009-01-27T19:59:00.000-08:00There's something very freeing about letting go of...There's something very freeing about letting go of that time number or the next PR, even though getting a PR is icing on the cake. I've just discovered that it's nice to just run a race to run it, for the joy of running. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations. :)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-43697204265270098452009-01-27T12:46:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:46:00.000-08:00As a fellow slow runner - I know how that mental g...As a fellow slow runner - I know how that mental game goes. However, you're right - it's better to run the pace that's right for your body. What you're accomplishing in distance is amazing. You outrun many of us in that respect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-9564537401298602172009-01-26T21:39:00.000-08:002009-01-26T21:39:00.000-08:00I just adore your husband - what a great comment!A...I just adore your husband - what a great comment!<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, on to my own comment...SOME of us think YOU are very speedy. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I always figure I'm not in any danger of winning the race, so no need to worry about how fast I'm going, as long as I finish before the course closes. Now, hoping to improve is another thing...you are definitely logging lots 'o miles these days, so if that's not fulfilling you, then I say start searching for what will. But you sound pretty danged happy so far, and I daresay you should be pretty pleased with how well you've been doing! Besides, you really have improved, haven't you!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03496731124395495383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-91403065645280535412009-01-26T15:40:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:40:00.000-08:00For a girl who wouldn't do a lap on the High Schoo...For a girl who wouldn't do a lap on the High School track back in the 70's when some of these lil' pups where still in pampers I think you are kicking ass! <BR/><BR/>If it isn't fun then it isn't living!Journey to a Centumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294889164059934956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-4559927121781552452009-01-26T15:22:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:22:00.000-08:00I think the speed vs consistency/longevity debate ...I think the speed vs consistency/longevity debate is one that every ultra runner has after a while. I know I still miss my fast marathon days sometimes, and wonder how I ever did them. I think as long as you're getting satisfaction out of what you're doing, that's the most important thing.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-52056554526695180062009-01-26T13:02:00.000-08:002009-01-26T13:02:00.000-08:00Rob is funny:) While I am all for "whatever rocks ...Rob is funny:) While I am all for "whatever rocks your boat", for me I know if I am writing about it (or talking about it) - it bothers me. Food for thought. Whether you do or do not decide to work on speed is up to you. You do not have to justify your decisions. Good run, and rumor is, you looked like you haven't run more than 5M at the finish!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-20078568727390780062009-01-26T05:58:00.000-08:002009-01-26T05:58:00.000-08:00I can assure you I will never get tired of your ra...I can assure you I will never get tired of your race reports. <BR/><BR/>I guess, Rob's right, it's up to you and what you want to get out of running as regards to speed work. Enjoyment comes first, the rest is mere detail.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-64796571628882105672009-01-25T21:46:00.000-08:002009-01-25T21:46:00.000-08:00DFL is way better than DNS. Those are the folks th...DFL is way better than DNS. Those are the folks that are missing out. You got to the line and you finished the race. You are doing what such a small percentage of the worlds population does. Be proud of how many you do. And yes feeling good after the race makes this so much more fun. I have quit running a more than a few times after a race when I was feeling so bad and its not any fun. We do this as a sport and a hobby. It is not our profession so we don't need to kill our selves. Good job on the race. And enjoy your weekend off!Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317209005630280684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-66644404626005320722009-01-25T21:35:00.000-08:002009-01-25T21:35:00.000-08:00Michelle, I had a great time running with you. It...Michelle, I had a great time running with you. It is about having fun and enjoying the moment. We just get to have more time to chat than others. Thanks for the video, I think I might have be delerious at that point - anyway - great job at perservering. 50k is really, really far. Have a speedy recovery and enjoy some family time.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171281143980643800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-74891228210533962592009-01-25T18:09:00.000-08:002009-01-25T18:09:00.000-08:00I am beginning to like the idea that feeling good ...I am beginning to like the idea that feeling good trumps finishing fast. You are my inspiration for that. They need to have a loooooong race with a max speed limit of 11min./mile so that you can truly show what you're made of!bagelsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109501403640237599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-1645416819096318112009-01-25T16:22:00.000-08:002009-01-25T16:22:00.000-08:00Congratulations, again!Also, you and I seem to hav...Congratulations, again!<BR/>Also, you and I seem to have come or to be coming to the same conclusions about our running and the speed at which we do it. If you don't "need" it, then why do it? Works for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-21545959758053131532009-01-25T15:32:00.000-08:002009-01-25T15:32:00.000-08:00Cute videoCute videoiJulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436474104993233283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-91061363142287066012009-01-25T15:30:00.000-08:002009-01-25T15:30:00.000-08:00You have to run your own race, so to speak. You've...You have to run your own race, so to speak. You've naturally improved just putting in the miles. If you're happy where you are, I say enjoy it! : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-31192824159546686632009-01-25T15:27:00.000-08:002009-01-25T15:27:00.000-08:00A friend of mine finished 12th out 20 in his first...A friend of mine finished 12th out 20 in his first adventure race yesterday. He said, and I agreed... It's all about the finish.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-34061089968919371962009-01-25T14:09:00.000-08:002009-01-25T14:09:00.000-08:00Still running, I see. :)Still running, I see. :)Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-64192919625809854842009-01-25T13:59:00.000-08:002009-01-25T13:59:00.000-08:00Rob really nailed it. Some people are much more co...Rob really nailed it. Some people are much more competitive with others than themselves and vice versa. And some don't want to remove the fun of running by making it a more serious endeavor. And, no, we're not tired of your race reports, Michelle -- never!!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377440606704745517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-65237851581202777122009-01-25T11:53:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:53:00.000-08:00So sorry I missed you guys yesterday. Oh- and you...So sorry I missed you guys yesterday. Oh- and you can count on me as a running partner for a while now too...especially through Pac. Rim. I am glad you finished feeling strong and with lots of running buddies. <BR/>JennyJenny, Maniac #401https://www.blogger.com/profile/12037463658578050523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-17790566066425006342009-01-25T11:48:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:48:00.000-08:00It comes down to what you want out of your own run...It comes down to what you want out of your own running. If you're out there to have fun and be able to participate in multiple runs on a regular basis then maintaining and finishing doesn't take a whole lot of training. If you hate training then I suppose this is a good thing. If you want to improve and reach your potential then you're going to have to change the way you train. Whether it be more miles, tempo work, speed work or what have you. Just don't think that I'm going to lay off my lectures because I know you're content with your running. That just wouldn't be like me. How was that comment?robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.com