Comments on: NYCM Training: Week 4…and What I’m Doing Wrong

By: NYCM Training: Week 5

NYCM Training: Week 5 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:19:53 +0000

[...] Hi, all! So, another week of New York City Marathon training is in the books, and I am very, VERY happy to report that week 5 was DEFINITELY an improvement over last week. Which is a very good thing, because there’s no WAY I would have survived 10+ more weeks of the monstrosity that was week 4. [...]

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 23:50:09 +0000

Honestly, I struggle getting back into “training mode” every time! Once you get into the habit of doing all those things you’re not doing enough of right now (and once the humidity takes a break!) you’ll hopefully start to find your groove again!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:25:52 +0000

I will have to echo #2 and #5 – I would love to be a morning running since my calendar has been filling up!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:33:41 +0000

Thanks, Amy! I know I need to stop being a baby and start my long runs waaaaay earlier.

I haven’t, and I appreciate the advice! I’ll try anything. It definitely wouldn’t hurt for me to make sure all is normal, right?

I’m definitely trying to incorporate at least some intervals in my runs each week, so hopefully that’ll help do the trick! Although, I’ll only do it when I’m not forced to run in the middle of the day when it’s crazy hot, haha.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:31:23 +0000

Ugh, I hear ya! I’m using Hal Higdon’s Novice 2 plan. It has you jump right into longer runs — my first week was 8 miles. I figured it would be a nice “step back” after using his insane plan for Dopey, LOL.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:17:25 +0000

Drinking water is just about the ONLY thing that I’m doing that I’m supposed to! I completely understand how much it sucks that you’re runs are working out like that, but at least you see your speed demon self returning, and it’s great that you are able to recognize what you might be doing “wrong” and therefore can fix it! Yay! Keep up the kick ass work!

By: Kathryn @ Dancing to Running

Kathryn @ Dancing to Running — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:14:54 +0000

One of the biggest mistakes I’ve been making this summer is not drinking enough water. If I’m leaving the house for more than an hour or so, I’m trying to be better about taking a water bottle with me. If I don’t have water with me, then I won’t drink it!

By: Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie

Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:18:42 +0000

I wish I could offer you some advice on running during the summer, but it is seriously kicking my butt too. I can’t wait until it’s fall!

By: katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon

katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:03:57 +0000

Sorry your 11 miles didn’t go well. I’ve definitely had runs like that.
For me, waking up early is a must for long run days. It’s hard to get out of bed at 6 am on a Saturday, but I’m always so glad I did. And let me tell ya, that nap after it’s all over is the best!
I also drink EFS during my long runs. (Electrolyte Fuel System) I got it on Amazon. I can tell a huge difference between drinking that and drinking gatorade or something similar. I love it. Good luck on your 12 this weekend!

By: Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper

Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:01:23 +0000

I am so sorry to hear your training hasn’t been great over the last week, but it sounds like you took charge and really analyzed how things were going and know how to fix it now!! It definitely helps with a sense of control knowing you can change things to make running better! :0) I am sending positive vibes your way this week that your runs are WAY better and make you happy!

Btw, that photo of you in kickboxing totally makes you look bada**!!