tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post7687455334780493298..comments2023-06-18T02:24:58.187-07:00Comments on Twenty Six Down: Stick a Fork in MeDarrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-3873887062704061642007-08-19T23:14:00.000-07:002007-08-19T23:14:00.000-07:00Darrell,ditto what everyone else already said. Ke...Darrell,<BR/>ditto what everyone else already said. Keep your chin up and keep chopping. The legs will definitely come around.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074871956216549830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-34762221888326632542007-08-19T19:45:00.000-07:002007-08-19T19:45:00.000-07:00Yes, it's already been said, but it sounds like a ...Yes, it's already been said, but it sounds like a classic plateau you'll soon get over. In the meantime, remember too that this dang hot weather can be quite enervating.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377440606704745517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-23089018668102013042007-08-18T18:00:00.000-07:002007-08-18T18:00:00.000-07:00I was complaining to my Coach that I was not getti...I was complaining to my Coach that I was not getting my endurance up to were I felt I should be, ...I was like why am I dragging...<BR/><BR/>well it was calorie intake, the heat was zapping me good at the end of my longer runs and I needed to feed my body the entire run..<BR/><BR/>"early & often", that gave me a better boost at the end..oh and cutting the rope to my tire helped a lot also---LMAO<BR/><BR/>Stick to the plan & maybe you need to eat more!Bob - BlogMYruns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529878931334675228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-57666333935269602072007-08-18T15:50:00.000-07:002007-08-18T15:50:00.000-07:00I don't think you're overtraining. Sometimes it ju...I don't think you're overtraining. Sometimes it just takes awhile to feel like you're back in the groove. <BR/><BR/>I remember early this year I commented to Sharon that it felt like every week was hard. I was wondering when the improvement was going to happen. And then it seemed, all of a sudden, it was happening! You'll get there if you keep doing the right things. <BR/><BR/>I hope your week has gone well! : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-88358274663346892802007-08-18T15:18:00.000-07:002007-08-18T15:18:00.000-07:00I vote you stick with the plan but also remind you...I vote you stick with the plan but also remind you to listen to your body. If you are truly tired, get some rest and heal. If it takes a day off to do it, you'll lose the miles but gain the stamina.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692284050637212115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-2583635548099523092007-08-18T11:19:00.000-07:002007-08-18T11:19:00.000-07:00Way to stick it out and continue with the routine/...Way to stick it out and continue with the routine/schedule....a few good speed sessions always make long distances feel easier.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005376405814639115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-19310931513552959162007-08-17T15:09:00.000-07:002007-08-17T15:09:00.000-07:00Keep plugging away, Darrell! The legs will be back...Keep plugging away, Darrell! The legs will be back at some point. What matters is how you feel on race day.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-90564711660765837062007-08-15T22:41:00.000-07:002007-08-15T22:41:00.000-07:00Sucker! lolIt doesn't seem like you're overtraini...Sucker! lol<BR/><BR/>It doesn't seem like you're overtraining to me. It seems like you're putting up some good miles. Sure, your pace may have been <I>meh</I> or even <I>bleh</I> on that 14 miler, but don't we all get an automatic dozen (or more) <I>meh</I> runs during our marathon training period? Any more than that and we'll call the <I>bleh</I> police.Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-50376829785753234652007-08-15T18:27:00.000-07:002007-08-15T18:27:00.000-07:00I agree with Michelle. Check your eating/drinking...I agree with Michelle. Check your eating/drinking. Are you getting enough calories? And are you eating a balanced diet? I know, it seems like a stupid question. But, I have to have that check in with myself periodically. If your energy stays low, go see a dr. Maybe your iron is low or something. Or perhaps you just need daily naps. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-5162527001865985842007-08-14T17:08:00.000-07:002007-08-14T17:08:00.000-07:00Hi, I just found your blog. It's great. I read som...Hi, I just found your blog. It's great. I read some of your earlier ones. Your trip to India, way to go. I plan on reading more as time allows. MCM is in DC and Virginia, do you count Virginia in your 50 states?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-82408338274022153722007-08-14T16:34:00.000-07:002007-08-14T16:34:00.000-07:00One more suggestion: check what you are eating. M...One more suggestion: check what you are eating. Maybe you need a few more calories, a little more protein. Make sure you're not eating too much junk, and that you are hydrating. In my last training cycle, I was feeling pretty sore, then realized I wasn't getting much protein (of course, I have to work harder at it). Once I upped the intake the soreness eased off. Hope it helps!Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-38090430115497014552007-08-14T10:49:00.000-07:002007-08-14T10:49:00.000-07:00You could be coming into or out of a plateau area ...You could be coming into or out of a plateau area in your training, which maybe a reason why things don't seem quite as easy (or how you think they should feel).<BR/><BR/>I agree with everyone else: Stay with the plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622921805056352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-65044594494710382662007-08-14T10:17:00.000-07:002007-08-14T10:17:00.000-07:00Put me in with the group that says stick with the ...Put me in with the group that says stick with the plan, but with one caveat - slow down when you need to. Get the miles in and let your body rest if it doesn't want to go fast. I'm going through some of the same "issues" and for me it might have something to do with putting many miles on 40+ year old legs. Sometimes it just takes longer to recover and move forward.<BR/><BR/>Rest assured that if you stick with it, the strength is there and will show itself in timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-75759060105453885282007-08-14T08:56:00.000-07:002007-08-14T08:56:00.000-07:00Tip #1: STOP doing calculators! Those things are ...Tip #1: STOP doing calculators! Those things are the devil.<BR/><BR/>#2: This sounds fairly normal for a guy who has been training for marathons all year long. You're going to have some days when you can barely get the engine started, and others when you're going full steam. I don't know the reason, but I know I've been there.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Joe - stick with the plan for now.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-8699945094888383372007-08-14T07:56:00.000-07:002007-08-14T07:56:00.000-07:00These things are perplexing, especially to analyti...These things are perplexing, especially to analytical types like us. <BR/><BR/>I do think the heat and the lack of recent food is a factor on your long run. If you were out early in 55F temps, I'm guessing it would have flowed better. <BR/><BR/>Stay with the plan...your mile repeats tell you something significant. I'm guessing your big mileage weeks in September will look more optimistic.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512468867035574112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19138585.post-45954174014119996272007-08-14T05:37:00.000-07:002007-08-14T05:37:00.000-07:00I was never so worn out as when I did my 16 mile r...I was never so worn out as when I did my 16 mile run... And I have to do 10 more after that? hee, hee... Sucker :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.com