Comments on: Motivation Monday: The “run happy” edition

By: Carrot and stick, part deux « Amy Reinink

Carrot and stick, part deux « Amy Reinink — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:13:02 +0000

[...] dangle carrots like these to incentivize workouts more often. My new goal, in line with my new run-happy philosophy, is to promise myself something for every workout. A month ago, I wrote about some running toys [...]

By: Sarah H.

Sarah H. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:24:14 +0000

Mmmmm, I want your sweet potato stuffing recipe…sounds so yummy!!! I would suggest a good, French red wine will pair perfectly with your dinner Thursday : )

Love you and miss you guys!
Sarah

By: trialsoftraining

trialsoftraining — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:14:42 +0000

Running + wine And hills? I agree, that sounds like a great weekend activity! Especially with the weather we had on Sunday – wow, DC. Loved it.

You’re going to be BUSY in that kitchen on Thursday!! Glad you liked the recipes from Deena, hopefully they’re tasty

By: runnrgrl

runnrgrl — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:57:59 +0000

run happy? are you nuts? actually i totally completely get what you’re saying. could be because i just finished my first marathon about 6 wks ago. after training 20 wks, i was so ready to just stop having a run goal. just to relax and run. it helps that my garmin died 7 wks ago and i haven’t gotten around to getting it fixed.

the other thing i find myself doing is hitting the trails and country roads. fall has been incredibly mild and so i’m taking advantage of the beautiful paths and just running to time. its been a heavenly way to recharge my love for running.

By: lindsay

lindsay — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:48:21 +0000

i recently had this same train of thought – lighten up on the pressure and keep it fun! run hard and allow yourself “other” goals in races like consistent splits, or practicing your threshold/tempo pace, or even just having fun with friends. obviously, it’s been much less stressful to keep the fun in running

good luck in your turkey trot and have a great thanksgiving holiday!

By: JT

JT — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:27:05 +0000

Running for the joy of it is the best! I am hoping I can mentally take it easy on myself after Surf City — I totally hear ya on the time goals — can’t wait till that race is over with!

Have fun on Turkey Day!

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:38:46 +0000

Well, I can’t relate to your pacing, because I’m really slow (although thinking about working on the pace thing now that I’ve got the endurance thing down).

Anyway, thank you for making an effort make Thanksgiving dinner healthy!!!! Next year, can I eat with you? I still do not get why we have to dedicate the whole day to eating? BTW – the salad you’re making is one of my absolute favorite combos!

Have fun “trottin” on Thursday

By: Penny

Penny — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:07 +0000

i love running just for running sake!!! Running makes me happy!! So glad it makes others happy too!!

By: ultrarunnergirl

ultrarunnergirl — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:09:13 +0000

Great plan, getting back to the fun of running while you heal. Once you’re a little more stable, come run in Rock Creek Park sometime with us! Pure joy.

By: KateKirk

KateKirk — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:32:17 +0000

post-marathon, this has been my approach too. What I am finding with “run how you feel” is that since I’m not at the same level of mileage, I go out with blazing speed, thinking I’m running easy, and then slow dramatically as I tire. I was reading an article from McMillan about getting your internal GPS set/reset, and think that would be good for me. But in any case, I’m enjoying my runs and looking forward to Thursday’s Arlington Turkey Trot…5k not quite enough to neutralize all the crap I’ll be eating, but oh well.