1.) When it takes me as long to run 5 miles as it once took to do an actual long run, I feel justified in calling it long. Right? Just because I am extra excited that I finally hit 5 miles and want you to really believe me:
2.) I ran through one of the more interesting neighborhoods of my city and I got one super awesome shout out that went something like this: "Hey you don't even need to lose no weight!" What do you say to that? Thank you? I did in fact say thank you because the guy didn't seem like he was trying to be vulgar or threatening and I had just looked at my reflection in a store window and thought, "hey you need to lose some weight."
3.) I am going to miss this running scenery when we inevitably move out of Duluth.
4.) The foam roller and stretching were my best friends after my run. To be honest, I am still fairly unsure of how to use the foam roller. I have a poster that demonstrates different uses, but I always feel kind of silly anyway (which is why I am not including a picture here).
Are you good at foam rolling?
What's the best thing that someone has yelled at you while running?
What's the longest long run that you've ever done?
It doesn't matter how long a run takes you, all that matters is that you put in the time! :) I love seeing your pictures of your view from your runs. I will miss them too when you move!!!
ReplyDeleteYou will have to post pictures of any trips you take to Duluth!
DeleteI suuuuck at stretching and foam rolling. Need to get better!!!
ReplyDeleteMy longest long run (other than an actual marathon) was a 22-miler. WOAH. Intense. Overall, b/t 12-14 mile long runs are my favorite.
I consider 26.2 your longest run if you did a marathon! I am looking forward to getting up to those distances, even though it seems impossible now!
DeleteI love foam rolling! It really makes a big difference. I don't do it nearly enough though. Weird thing to yell to a runner. So funny that people think that is the only reason we would choose to run:)
ReplyDeleteIt is funny that he automatically thought I must be trying to lose weight!
DeleteGotta love foam rolling! And when long runs work out! Go you!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteMy longest run is 3 mile..{well it was a WALK to be honest}Congrats on your run today, :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! And go you with your walking!
DeleteFive miles is definitely a long run when you're coming back from an injury!
ReplyDeleteI love it when old people out walking say something to me about my speed, especially since I'm not really that speedy!
The foam roller is one of my best friends when recovering from injury. I think Runner's World has some good videos if you want to make sure you're doing it right?
I will check out Runner's World for those videos! Thanks for the idea.
DeleteHaha no one ever yells at me while I am running, although one time I was running up this fatty hill that made me want to die, and this truck drove by and the driver stuck his hand out the window to give me a thumbs up? Does that count!? Great job on the 5miles!! That's a GREAT distance!! I foam roll me back..that's it. HAHA I don't even use it for my legs anymore.
ReplyDeleteI have never foam rolled my back...I will now though! Thumbs up from a truck driver is awesome :)
DeleteNice job on the run!
ReplyDeleteLongest run ever was 26.3, besides that 23 miles.
I do love my foam roller but I don't use it as often as I should.
Strangest thing yelled at me?.. I can't think of anything.. strange
I have had people ask me for a drink when I had my fuel belt on, but it was my cousin being goofy.
I think you should leave off the part about it being your cousin who asked for a drink because if it was a stranger it would be hilarious!
Deletesheeeesh that's a pretty view!
ReplyDeleteGREAT 5 miles, I'm so happy for you!
I'm with you, I feel really lost doing the foam rolling thing sometimes. I check out other people in the gym sometimes, check out youtube..still, I look off. haha!
I had not thought to hang out and watch other people foam roll, maybe a little creepy but it just might work!! :)
Deletethat pic is so pretty, but it makes me COLD to look at it!
ReplyDeleteLongest non-marathon run? 20 miles. For some weird reason I *really* love very long runs.
Good job getting out AND getting complimented, to boot. ;)
20 miles is amazing, the marathon is even more amazing! I can't wait to say I have done both of those things :)
DeleteYou will have to find another beautiful place to live next!! Beauty makes it 100% better.
ReplyDeleteI will, you are right!
Delete5 miles is great since you have been coming back from injury, keep up the great work! So excited to hear you are running again and doing well!
ReplyDeleteBesides the marathon, longest run was 20 miles. I really liked those runs, but Jay got bored riding the bike that long. Plus I was wiped out the rest of the day after them. 7-10 are my favorite I think.
Hmm I wonder if Frank will get bored riding his bike that long? I was wiped the rest of my day from that 5 miler!
DeleteI used to live in MN up by Canada in Lake of the Woods county. So brave of you to face MN winter to exercise.
ReplyDeleteTake any compliment you get, even if it's not perfect or poorly worded.
:-) Marion
I have never been to Lake of the Woods county, but my husband tells me it is beautiful!
DeleteBest thing by far that anyone has yelled at me was "OMG, I can't let the girl with the baby beat me!!" - as I passed him with Max in the chariot stroller :-D
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome...I'm gladded you kicked that guy's butt!
DeleteLove that shoutout!!! I'm shocked how many I get in our relatively hipster family Denver neighborhood. I turned so red the other day because I was on a busy street and a car was kind of creepily following me and saying -- very nice, mommy. Nice job running in the winter in Minnesota. It was kind of cold today, and the wind was blowing -- but overall it's more tolerable for me in Denver.
ReplyDeleteHmm, that one sounds a bit creepy (but it did crack me up). I hope you had Pippa with you!!
DeleteCongrats on the 5 miles! I ran three today! Two summers ago I trained for a half marathon and so 13.1 is the farthest I've ever gone :) I'm not much of an outside runner when its cold tho. I'll stick to the treadmill and sportscenter :)
ReplyDeleteI am not afraid to stick to the treadmill when it's REALLY cold or slippery...sometimes you just have to!
DeleteI use towels and skipped the foam, worked better for me. Good miles though, lady!
ReplyDeleteAnd best comment, nice ass - haha
That comment is very straight forward! Hmm, I will do some google searching about how you use towels--I have no idea about that.
DeleteGreat job on your run! I've never used the foam roller but used "the stick" and that really helped my hamstrings!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
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