There are some glorious days where the humidity is low and I somehow find myself running a 9:45 for base runs, which pleases me greatly. But my "normal" time is somewhere between 10:25 and 10:50. I've started to really let go of caring whether or not that qualifies as fast in the eyes of others. I know I'll never be a speed demon and I'm…
There are some glorious days where the humidity is low and I somehow find myself running a 9:45 for base runs, which pleases me greatly. But my "normal" time is somewhere between 10:25 and 10:50. I've started to really let go of caring whether or not that qualifies as fast in the eyes of others. I know I'll never be a speed demon and I'm past the point of caring. In July I'm going to be running a virtual 20 miler for charity and I hate heat--so not only will I be starting no later than 5am but I will probably run something like 11:00 WITH short walking breaks! I guess I have no shame! :) Walking breaks are another personal preference that can be leveraged as shame between runners--sometimes you feel great and don't stop to walk--sometimes you're under-rested, or sore, or didn't eat exactly right, and you take walk breaks. Maybe it's true that the older you get the less you care about what others think. I'm 37, so maybe I'm just an old soul then, haha. I should add that although I'm also a seasoned runner--I still think I look incredibly awkward when I see myself in a shop window while running! Yet another aspect of social media that we should all toss away IMO.
Very well said, Caroline. For what it's worth, I think the same about myself when I run past a shop window -- though I don't feel that way in my own mind when I don't see myself! 😃
I'm a big fan of walk breaks, especially when you really need them. I've done Galloway groups and sometimes I don't like to take them so early in the run; maybe after I get a few miles in, then I like to take them. But I'm with you -- they can be used to shame other runners, which is really unfortunate (and completely counter-productive -- we want as many people as possible to get out there and enjoy themselves, right?)
Can't wait to hear how your virtual 20-miler goes! Love that we're all able to try different distances now, too, rather than just 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 (and beyond) -- how are you going to handle the logistics of a virtual run that's that long?
My virtual 20-miler is actually a charity drive that I created to encourage others to donate to Black Visions Collective in MN https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ I asked others to sponsor me at $5/mile for a maximum of 20 miles (just picked it as a nice round number) and donate that amount directly to Black Visions. So, the long response to your question is that there aren't too many logistics if it's just me! :)
There are some glorious days where the humidity is low and I somehow find myself running a 9:45 for base runs, which pleases me greatly. But my "normal" time is somewhere between 10:25 and 10:50. I've started to really let go of caring whether or not that qualifies as fast in the eyes of others. I know I'll never be a speed demon and I'm past the point of caring. In July I'm going to be running a virtual 20 miler for charity and I hate heat--so not only will I be starting no later than 5am but I will probably run something like 11:00 WITH short walking breaks! I guess I have no shame! :) Walking breaks are another personal preference that can be leveraged as shame between runners--sometimes you feel great and don't stop to walk--sometimes you're under-rested, or sore, or didn't eat exactly right, and you take walk breaks. Maybe it's true that the older you get the less you care about what others think. I'm 37, so maybe I'm just an old soul then, haha. I should add that although I'm also a seasoned runner--I still think I look incredibly awkward when I see myself in a shop window while running! Yet another aspect of social media that we should all toss away IMO.
Very well said, Caroline. For what it's worth, I think the same about myself when I run past a shop window -- though I don't feel that way in my own mind when I don't see myself! 😃
I'm a big fan of walk breaks, especially when you really need them. I've done Galloway groups and sometimes I don't like to take them so early in the run; maybe after I get a few miles in, then I like to take them. But I'm with you -- they can be used to shame other runners, which is really unfortunate (and completely counter-productive -- we want as many people as possible to get out there and enjoy themselves, right?)
Can't wait to hear how your virtual 20-miler goes! Love that we're all able to try different distances now, too, rather than just 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 (and beyond) -- how are you going to handle the logistics of a virtual run that's that long?
My virtual 20-miler is actually a charity drive that I created to encourage others to donate to Black Visions Collective in MN https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ I asked others to sponsor me at $5/mile for a maximum of 20 miles (just picked it as a nice round number) and donate that amount directly to Black Visions. So, the long response to your question is that there aren't too many logistics if it's just me! :)
So glad you shared this! I'll post it to our FB and Twitter accounts, and share in our members' newsletter that goes out this Sunday. 👍
If you need to walk for a bit, there's no shame in it!! Finishing is the goal, after all