Weluvdisny
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- Mar 6, 2004
DME luggage tags came today!!
Just rearranged my entire schedule for marathon weekend. Someone take the MDE app away from me.
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
I kind of do the same thing! I always fall apart mentally on that long stretch between Animal Kingdom and WWoS. So once I'm at mile 14 or so I've been visualizing where I'll be in the race, telling myself to get to WWoS. Then my husband waits for me at about mile 18.5, so I just tell myself to get to him. Then it's, get out of WWoS, etc. I wish runDisney put out a training app that tells you where you would be on a given course, and maybe play loop music based on the mile of your run right now. I would use it.This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
During runs, I use a lot of visualization and pep talk. I try to see myself running through Magic Kingdom and running through Epcot, crossing the finish line and seeing my wife and daughter there. I'll also tell myself, out loud and throughout the run, that I feel strong and fast. I think convincing your brain you feel good is half the battle.
This is why I love my spreadsheets. I don't get to cross off that day until I've done the run for that day. And I just hate having a day not crossed off on my training spreadsheet. So I get out the door.It's not really about inspiration for me. It's more about commitment, regardless of whether the race is Disney or local. I have set a goal (the race) and established a process for achieving that goal (the training plan). The day's run, be it short or long, is the next step in the process and must be completed. It's not really an optional exercise or up for debate.
This is why I love my spreadsheets. I don't get to cross off that day until I've done the run for that day. And I just hate having a day not crossed off on my training spreadsheet. So I get out the door.
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
I need to get to race weekend knowing that I did everything I possibly could to prepare as well as possible. That is what is keeping me going right now.So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
So you're a member of the Spreadsheets Running Club, too!
@DopeyBadger is our president by acclamation.
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
What keeps me going is making sure I don't look like a fool. I don't want to be swept or even close to last and I know if I am not out there getting the miles in than that is good possibility. That and proving to my dad that I can do it even if he thinks I can't.This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
What keeps me going is making sure I don't look like a fool. I don't want to be swept or even close to last and I know if I am not out there getting the miles in than that is good possibility. That and proving to my dad that I can do it even if he thinks I can't.
Same here - it is about getting the hay in the barn. This season I added a new challenge. If Alabama wins, I do my part and make sure that I don't miss a run, and that means completing all of the miles of each run. That actually helped me abut 4 weeks ago. Since I had made this deal with myself, I had to finish a 22 mile run even though I got almost no sleep (because of the Alabama game) and felt miserable. I finished, but had I not had the extra motivation I am not sure that I would have.I need to get to race weekend knowing that I did everything I possibly could to prepare as well as possible. That is what is keeping me going right now.
Disney keeps me going. I know I have a Disney trip coming up and that there are races involved. I treat my runs as part of my countdown. I signed up for this so I'm gonna do it.First snow of the season in Iowa this morning. I actually like running in the winter. Everything seems calmer and quieter.
So, gang, 5 weeks/35 days to go until the marathon. The 5K is a month from tomorrow!
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
First snow of the season in Iowa this morning. I actually like running in the winter. Everything seems calmer and quieter.
So, gang, 5 weeks/35 days to go until the marathon. The 5K is a month from tomorrow!
This week's Sundays are for Disney question is about inspiration. It seems most of us are getting into the longest distances of our training. Some of us are contending with injury and the uncertainty that can come with that. So, what keeps you going on those long runs? What gets you back out the door when you've had a tough run or are feeling a little pain?
During runs, I use a lot of visualization and pep talk. I try to see myself running through Magic Kingdom and running through Epcot, crossing the finish line and seeing my wife and daughter there. I'll also tell myself, out loud and throughout the run, that I feel strong and fast. I think convincing your brain you feel good is half the battle.
As for injuries/pain, I don't know that this counts as "inspiration," but I'm just too darn stubborn not to keep going. If I'm upright and I can move forward, I'm going to get out there and try my best.
Have a good week, all-stars!