tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post4664618640936636885..comments2023-10-17T04:45:59.089-07:00Comments on running stories: Extra Rest and Early-Onset Taper Madnessjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-58959485822397574522007-11-18T16:58:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:58:00.000-08:00Hey - I tried to send this to you via e-mail, but ...Hey - I tried to send this to you via e-mail, but it got kicked back. So in regards to last comment to me ...<BR/><BR/>I went through a very long marathon phase (4-5 per year for several years), shooting for Boston qualifiers and other time goals, but eventually I realized it was limiting other experiences that I could be having. I think the variety of races is much larger now than it’s ever been, and that helps to keep things fresh, like there’s always something new to try. It sounds like you’re already near that point of venturing away to other sports, which I would bet helps to get your inspiration back. <BR/><BR/>P.S. Good luck with your marathon!Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-30879069474238182422007-11-17T16:10:00.000-08:002007-11-17T16:10:00.000-08:00Good job on the run today - I think that you made ...Good job on the run today - I think that you made the right choice by running on the dirt trail today. I'm sure you are plenty trained for CIM and you will have a great race. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the dinner this evening - it's starting to smell good - mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)<BR/><BR/>Had fun down in LA w/ you too. Thanks for taking me along with you - running along the strand was really cool.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230676631293029153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-35717971195147792902007-11-17T11:36:00.000-08:002007-11-17T11:36:00.000-08:00Oh Jen - taper madness is just that! Madness! Yo...Oh Jen - taper madness is just that! Madness! You are so there - you're fully trained and ready - you just need to get there. Try to rest and ice those legs. You will do great!Petrarunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-89793190704368531242007-11-17T00:06:00.000-08:002007-11-17T00:06:00.000-08:00girl, you got it totally under control! you're bei...girl, you got it totally under control! you're being smart by resting and icing. and running on dirt trails.<BR/><BR/>also keeping busy by cooking is excellent in my book! it can be such therapy!miss petite americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120957891746308954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-27891918529911445482007-11-16T20:42:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:42:00.000-08:00Stay on top of that stretching and get a foam roll...Stay on top of that stretching and get a foam roller if you don't have one...Keep up the good work.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884188662396799827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-44608774673501941552007-11-16T17:35:00.000-08:002007-11-16T17:35:00.000-08:00Hi Jen, Found your blog via Petra. I'm originally ...Hi Jen, Found your blog via Petra. I'm originally from the S.F. Bay area (Easy Bay near Berkeley) but didn't start running marathons until I moved to FL. I hear ya about stressing when something's bothering you before a big race. But I agree with Michele about getting to the start line as healthy as possible. Hopefully the new shoes will help.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck!!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-80319351082162815352007-11-16T14:33:00.000-08:002007-11-16T14:33:00.000-08:00You did the right thing. Rest and take care of th...You did the right thing. Rest and take care of those legs.<BR/>You are going to do great at the marathon, just be able to make it to the start line.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236816832391740728noreply@blogger.com