Sunday, August 19, 2007

 

So Many Lessons, So Little Time...

Well, I could rant, rave, moan, groan, cry, cuss, quit.... take your pick. Today was ugly, that's all there is to it. It may very well be the ugliest of the uglies. In fact, I did rant, rave, moan, groan, and almost cry, but I didn't totally quit. I finished it and hubby and I decided about all there is to do is learn from it.

Some things I might want to learn:

Today wasn't about that 12 might be a little rough for me or even more than I can handle. I never really gave myself a chance. Today was about that I wasn't really prepared to run at all. Lesson learned. BTW, hubby and I had figured most of this out, but then had it confirmed in a phone call with Tom over at Runner's Lounge. Thanks for your encouragement and advice!

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# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 5:15 PM
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Hi Nancy--

I'm sorry about your crappy run--we've all been there. Sounds like you've analyzed your lessons well and I hope that your next run is better.

Cranky
# posted by Blogger Crabby : August 19, 2007 8:07 PM
 
Drinking alcohol before a long run is the BEST! Totally makes you forget the crappy time you had running. KIDDING!!!

I hear you, the rest and nutrition before a long run is definitely important ;-)
# posted by Blogger Marcy : August 20, 2007 6:40 AM
 
thanks for your note. I'll be sure to add you to my list, and catch up on your running adventures!
# posted by Blogger David H. : August 20, 2007 12:42 PM
 
Ah, the dehydration bug bit you... Luckily you learned this one before you were running your marathon (eh, uh, yeah that one hurt me).

That is the beauty of a structured training program over a long period of time like you are doing. You can go through the motions and learn and adjust.

Bravo!
# posted by Blogger Zon Fiar : August 20, 2007 1:47 PM
 
Thanks for visiting my bog!

It's nice to have another (non)runner to talk to. :-)
# posted by Blogger Michelle : August 20, 2007 3:12 PM
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I definitely wouldn't consider you a "non-runner"... with 12 miles and all! Rest and Nutrition are probably one of the hardest things for any runner to adjust...
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : August 20, 2007 3:48 PM
 
Hi! You're already one hell of a runner, 12 miles, that's incredible! Don't let this run get you down, we all have days like that once in a while.

Thanks for clicking on over, looking forward to reading more about your running.
# posted by Blogger psbowe : August 20, 2007 6:29 PM
 
Ouch, yeah the margaritas are for refueling AFTER the run :)

We call those runs LLR (lesson learned runs. I have lots of those.

Aleast you got it logged in the books.

CC
# posted by Blogger Country Cruiser : August 20, 2007 6:30 PM
 
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# posted by Blogger Arminda : August 20, 2007 6:48 PM
 
Oh Nancy...if there are there two things that do not mix in this world they are alcohol and running. I've learned it the hard way too.

Chin up. Even with all the handicaps you had for this run (and it sounds like there were a TON) you still finished. That's pretty amazing.
# posted by Blogger sRod : August 20, 2007 6:49 PM
 
poker and drinks the night before...what's wrong with that? maybe i should revisit my pre-long run activities. :)

way to finish the 12 though. pretty soon we'll be talking about how 26.2 was pretty tough but you finished it...
# posted by Blogger scott keeps running : August 20, 2007 8:19 PM
 
Don't worry we all have our bad runs. Mine was the Capital Striders 16 mile run @ Gray's Lake a few weeks back. Keep staying positive...
# posted by Blogger Bowulf : August 21, 2007 1:53 PM
 
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