Comments on: Weekly Workouts and Giving Your Body a Break

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:47:41 +0000

Thanks, Lauren! It was DEFINITELY a nice break from the heat. It’s ROUGH, for sure…but if the dreadmill works for you, then there’s nothing wrong with that. Hope you had an awesome run this weekend — indoors or outdoors!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:37:31 +0000

ARGH, sorry to hear that…thank you so much for the reminder. You are right. Sometimes I NEED to chill out a bit, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:36:44 +0000

Brutal is definitely one word for it! The temperatures have cooled down quite a bit in the last week or so, but, it was pretty unbearable for a while there! I’m just doing the best I can re: my mileage and pace…that’s all you can do, right?! I’m really enjoying reading all about your adventures, by the way!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:22:33 +0000

Shades of Death half marathon in Allamuchy on October 13th is a good one to run.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:09:13 +0000

Great job on your 10 miler! I would absolutely love to have some beautiful running weather like that! I’ve been doing SO many of my training runs on the dreadmill lately and I’m starting to get tired of it, but the temps here are consistently in the upper 90s + ridiculous humidity and I just can’t muster up the courage to go run out there… maybe though I’ll give it a try tomorrow

By: Lesley

Lesley — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:25:21 +0000

After my quick training this spring turned into ITBS, I’ve made sure to build in some rest weekends this coming fall.

By: Amy @ Writing While Running

Amy @ Writing While Running — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:20:35 +0000

I have to say I am so glad I am not in Jersey this summer! It sounds brutal there. In any case, don’t worry about your miles. At the very least get out and walk! At least it is supposed to cool down…(I hope?)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:49:25 +0000

Thanks so much for reading! I know what you mean, I’m sure it’s WAY more comfortable running on a treadmill than it is outdoors in this heat. I just have problem “losing track,” as you mentioned, unless I’m outside…on the treadmill, I’m pretty much staring at the clock the entire time!

It’s definitely more difficult to run outdoors than it is on a treadmill. There’s no question about it. My advice? Start to slowly add shorter outdoor runs into your routine…the first several will probably feel pretty difficult, but your body WILL get acclimated, promise!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:12:17 +0000

AWESOME! That’s quite a racing schedule you have planned! I’d totally be into doing AC or the Hat Trick…will definitely look into those. THANKS!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:11:22 +0000

Thanks, Abby! Having your permission definitely makes me feel better! LOL.

I’ll definitely check those out! I’m always game for a trip into the city. Thanks!