Comments on: February 2nd, 2010:Toasty

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:24:32 +0000

Lori, Indeed, not only follow them but not get injured. However everyone’s different so it’s probably safe to assume that some people can do those big jumps like that. I’m just not one of them! :p I don’t understand the reasonings behind the cutoffs either. It boggles my wee brain cell.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:23:05 +0000

Kilax, I am in Ohio but the Flying Pig is in Cinci and I'm in Columbus. Nope, you haven't asked me that before. But Lori, who comments, her hubs is doing the Flying Pig! :)

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:09:46 +0000

The risotto looks great! Sounds like your running is going well. I agree with you on the big jumps. I’m amazed at people that can actually follow a 1/2 or full schedule. I need more time too. The jump at the end has always been crazy to me. I mean, if you are going to run 26.2 why not make sure you can do it before the big day. The reasons I’ve been given as to why they cut off have never been convincing. :)

I’m having trouble with shin splints. I’m being careful not to push myself too hard because I don’t want to get a stress fracture. I feel like I could push through but I’ve been warned not to. So anyway, I did 4 this week and I’ve got 6 on the schedule tomorrow so we’ll see how it goes.

By: kilax

kilax — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:48:39 +0000

You are in OH, right? Are you running the Flying Pig? Is that in May? Sorry if I am completely off base. It seems I have asked you this before.

I am up to 8 miles now also, and my half is 3/1. I think I will just keep the mileage up since I am not going for a PR. Why not? If I can run this far, and am not hurting and taking care of my body, what’s the biggie? When I am marathon training, 8 miles will be a short run ;)

By: Andrea of Care to Eat

Andrea of Care to Eat — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:10:20 +0000

Glad you’re thawed out :)
I think the same thing about training plans!

By: Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)

Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:38:56 +0000

I think it’s smart to put cheese on the top because risotto can be so rich! And sometimes when it’s mixed in, you can barely taste the cheese!

As you probably know, I am completely new to running and tacking on a mile a week is INSANE to me. I agree with you that it should be done slowly. I’m taking my dang time training for my 5k and eventually my 10k. Injury is so not worth it!

I’m glad you wrote about this topic. My dad is running a marathon in a few months and I asked him if his training stopped at 20 miles and he said, “No Amanda, a marathon is 26.2 miles.” Like I didn’t know! LOL

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:30:19 +0000

Ohhh that risotto looks and sounds fantastic! And with shrimp and chicken sausage?! Yum!

I think it’s great you’ve been able to get a good idea of what works for you training wise. Everyone has their own pace, and sometimes it can be hard to listen to our bodies.