tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post6763837716669025180..comments2014-06-14T01:10:50.846-07:00Comments on Runs like a girl: Vicky Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-31028433019621850812013-02-06T11:27:09.139-08:002013-02-06T11:27:09.139-08:00Ahhh...I know of where you speak, having little on...Ahhh...I know of where you speak, having little ones and trying to fit it all in. I have passed that stage now, but remember it well. I think you are doing great w/ the time you have available. <br /><br />Totally relate to the aging thing, too, although I have you by 10 years! I know that my chances for a PR now are really small, so I'm giving it all I've got. You still have time, but I think it's great you're giving it your all at a really optimum age. Good luck with the next effort!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-89171600231435905542013-01-29T13:53:35.262-08:002013-01-29T13:53:35.262-08:00So. I rally think it's a combination of distan...So. I rally think it's a combination of distance WITH speed. Do you have issues if you run long and slow? Or if you go say, for an hour and fast? I did my little "marathon training run" and had no issues on it, one stop, but not "emergency like", you know. It was pretty slow, though.Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-17343541265855228692013-01-27T11:54:10.969-08:002013-01-27T11:54:10.969-08:00I've introduced a bit of strength work and am ...I've introduced a bit of strength work and am really enjoying it, pretty determined to keep it in there but we'll see how it works out when the miles go up again. I can't wait until Ocotober, bit of work to do between now and then though! Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-58605750872633416302013-01-27T11:52:31.235-08:002013-01-27T11:52:31.235-08:00Totally the toughest part followed by the recovery...Totally the toughest part followed by the recovery, bluch. Some of you more experienced marathoners need to do a fueling blog, hint hint hint ;)Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-39462379238130958652013-01-25T06:36:04.288-08:002013-01-25T06:36:04.288-08:00Great post on the taper! I think that is the tough...Great post on the taper! I think that is the toughest part of training.<br /><br />Crashing during a race is tough, I have learned to start fueling at the start almost and just doing less each time but more frequently :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-4215895232918130902013-01-25T06:31:40.403-08:002013-01-25T06:31:40.403-08:00So, so true about the taper... thanks for that rem...So, so true about the taper... thanks for that reminder. I'll come back to it, too. :) Running, then sleep, nutrition and strength seems like a good balance to me. Exciting news about Chicago! I've heard great things about that race!Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-44367560242223127482013-01-24T06:19:50.548-08:002013-01-24T06:19:50.548-08:00I have drank more during this recovery period than...I have drank more during this recovery period than I would normally, I'm convinced it's related to how much running I do! The more I run the less I need/want booze! Also 3 young kids are enough to make me think twice before pouring that glass of wine, my children can smell the merest hint of a hangover and go on the attack :D I need to be on my game to deal with them!!!!<br />Yes, try the imodium for sure, it has been a bit of a miracle cure for me in races and long runs. A running buddies son ran 2:43 in Houston with 3 loo breaks. I asked if he'd tried imodium, who needs 3...ANY stops when you're running that fast, what a pain in the ....... :D I have no post run 'consequences' after using it, if you know what I mean.<br />I'm also on the 'juice' now, ie juicing everything green I can lay my hands on and drinking a glass at breakfast. It feels a bit wasteful when I see all that 'pulp' maybe I'll try some of the recipes that use it but feel that might be step too far for me! OBSESSED! :DVicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-80257239492935673632013-01-24T06:11:23.160-08:002013-01-24T06:11:23.160-08:00I'm very excited to be part of the Doug Storey...I'm very excited to be part of the Doug Storey team and for the season ahead too! 99 miles, good luck not squeezing in an extra one to make it the 100 (I think he does that on purpose to tempt us :D). <br />What sort of miles were you doing in the run up to your marathon PR? You are going to do very well in Boston I think, no freak weather this year I hope!<br />Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-42395346046765820562013-01-23T23:16:59.359-08:002013-01-23T23:16:59.359-08:00I need to read the red words, over and over and ov...I need to read the red words, over and over and over!! I do need to check again about how long your taper was. I think it was 2 weeks? <br /><br />There are a number of things i can relate to here! Monster trucks. Would LOVE to go with my boys. They would absolutely have a BLAST. And I would be eating corn and floss right with you. Though I also make my own bread and cook from scratch :)<br />"Alcohol is no longer appealing, I have the odd beer but think I used it as a way to release stress before, to unwind after a tough day and now running takes care of that for me so I'm no longer drawn to it in the same way)" Unfortunately it is still appealing to me, but i just don't consider it an option anymore. That makes it easier to resist.<br />About the pants. Yeah. BLACK is the way to go. even then, I think sometimes it is noticeable. :/ <br />Thanks for the thoughts on the immodium. I think I might try it, but hasn't been an issue on most runs. Just once I hit 80+ minutes on everything.Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-5959012750285769872013-01-23T19:22:44.286-08:002013-01-23T19:22:44.286-08:00This post was awesome! and just made me so excited...This post was awesome! and just made me so excited for the season ahead :)<br />...and your 100+ miles weeks!!! I gasped when I saw I have a 99-miler in the works pre-Boston...maybe Doug took all your comments about loving high-mileage and translated them across to all of our schedules! :) hehe! I will love it!<br />I can't wait to hear which races you will be doing this year! I know you will rock Chicago!<br />xoxo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-69920628306770731162013-01-23T08:56:52.573-08:002013-01-23T08:56:52.573-08:00I wish I had the 'you can't take 7 mins of...I wish I had the 'you can't take 7 mins off your PR in a year' person in my life, just the kind of thing I LOVE to get me motivated! ;) It's a nonsense to put a limit on improvement, only you know the work and effort and all the hundred other factors that went into that PR, and only you know the same factors for this next marathon. I was hoping for more like a 14/15 min PR this year so I fell short, you go get it!!! Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-91259889182100426902013-01-23T08:53:06.840-08:002013-01-23T08:53:06.840-08:00Yeh, i guess I'm so excited about all these mi...Yeh, i guess I'm so excited about all these miles and the benefits I feel that I forget it's not for everyone. I hope I hold up long term, the thought of getting hurt does not sit well with me AT ALL. Just got to keep reminding myself to take them easy. <br />Yes Chicago, I have a few months to persuade my better half!Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-91011506838942362702013-01-23T08:49:53.095-08:002013-01-23T08:49:53.095-08:00Thanks, still working on my hubbie re Chicago but ... Thanks, still working on my hubbie re Chicago but where there's a will.....! Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-42300591486903472672013-01-22T12:55:46.747-08:002013-01-22T12:55:46.747-08:00100 miles a week would kill me! My body is for sur...100 miles a week would kill me! My body is for sure not built for that! Found out the hard way that I'm built more for 50-60 weeks with higer intensities to get the most ban for my buck. It's always very interesting to me how different runners bodies respond to training demands. <br /><br /> It's hard to take everything in post marathon isn't it? Glad you found sometime to reflect for next time around. And you WILL NOT regret doing CM13 ;)Britt @ Chicago Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628838959053342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-16017152500941450612013-01-21T18:51:28.626-08:002013-01-21T18:51:28.626-08:00It looks like you've thought about this and re...It looks like you've thought about this and really have a good plan for being an even BETTER runner than you are now. Chicago will be incredible. Keep up the good work!Matthew Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027593921011160323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-27315769141211828802013-01-21T11:41:05.536-08:002013-01-21T11:41:05.536-08:00Thanks for your detailed reply! Twelve minutes is...Thanks for your detailed reply! Twelve minutes is a huge PR- I am hoping to shave 7 minutes off this year, and I have gotten some feedback that 7 minutes is not possible in just a year. So, thanks for inspiring me. IF my foot continues to feel ok, then I am seriously going to look at some higher mileage plans.<br /><br />I agree about sleep. I can't get enough (well, actually, 9 hours seems to be perfect for me)!!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-41578683002227060422013-01-21T07:19:46.280-08:002013-01-21T07:19:46.280-08:00I disagree, taper and rest SUCKS ;) Yes, time is a...I disagree, taper and rest SUCKS ;) Yes, time is a pain. I need to start to get up early and run before the kids get up to fit in the big miles I think, at least a 3/4 times a week. I can't rely on the child care at my Y, time slot isn't long enough and if one of the kids wakes up and is sick and I haven't run I have to wait until the evening once my husband gets home and I do not enjoy running late, too tired. And when my husband is away, then it gets really tough. I have an ancient treadmill at the house but I would really like a better one, then I can run early and get the miles in even when my husband is away. Now if I could just get him to agree......Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-32949660579630079762013-01-21T07:08:35.940-08:002013-01-21T07:08:35.940-08:00I can only talk for myself but to me it's a no...I can only talk for myself but to me it's a no brainer - you run more miles you will be WAY faster over the marathon (and half). I was probably doing around 55 in the run up to my 1st marathon (Jan 2012) and ran 3:13. I then got up to 105 for this one with I think 5/6 weeks at 90+ and hey presto 12 min PR. Of course there are other elements in there but for me it's mostly about the milage. I think it just makes me fitter. I don't do any other exercise other than running and I'm in the car for most of my day (we cycle to school but it's less than a mile away). I just think it's about moving and getting fit. I like to be as active as I can be. My pace didn't drop too much during Houston and that strength is from the miles. I'm not trying any harder, I haven't suddenly got tougher, it's just plain and simple miles. I think 3:10-3:15 is the fastest I could hope for on 55 miles a week. I need way higher to get faster. You're not going to find many (any?) top marathon runners who aren't putting in 3 figure weeks, it's no coincidence. I was worried about getting injured too but touch wood I've had no problems thus far. <br />I stick to the same shoe's, I have lots of running buddies who are in a different shoe every time I see them and almost without exception they complain of feet/lower leg problems. I can't help feel the 2 things are related. <br />I think sleep is SO important, it's when we heal and our bodies repair themselves, if you're not getting enough then you're not getting enough time for the 'damage' running does to be fixed. <br />These things are just my gut instinct, I have a very limited knowledge of the science of running but I also trust my gut! <br />We built up to the high miles VERY slowly, frustratingly slowly. Let me dig out my old schedules from the last few months and I'll let you know my weekly totals. My coach (Doug Storey) likes to have down weeks so it's kind of 2 steps forward one back, 2 forward, etc. <br />I am right back down to 50's and 60's between now and the Woodlands half in March. I begged him for more but he is standing firm, he is BIG on a LONG recovery and I have to trust him (terrified of injury!) He has promised HUGE miles after that though :)Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-28180143677602068872013-01-20T22:56:51.047-08:002013-01-20T22:56:51.047-08:00Would love to have the time 100+miles a week, but ...Would love to have the time 100+miles a week, but I would need to run twice a day, and that doesn't happen any more... That said I still get to sneak in a couple of morning runs but that only takes me to 60+<br /><br />Taper is good, but rest weeks are also good...coach dionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464619260070895703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-48549979082553522742013-01-20T20:25:34.417-08:002013-01-20T20:25:34.417-08:00Great post- especially about the taper!! I convice...Great post- especially about the taper!! I conviced myself to pace for a 3:15 (instead of the 3:10 that I trained for) two days before my fall marathon. I am bookmarking this page to come back to before my next marathon.<br /><br />So you are a fan of high mileage? The most I have ever fine is 55 in one week, and I am terrified (mainly of injury) to go higher. Any tips on how to get there??<br /><br />Also- Chicago is a great race, but I am biased since I live in the burbs. Definitely put it on your radar!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-71069364372398920562013-01-20T18:12:47.148-08:002013-01-20T18:12:47.148-08:00I read other peoples 'insane' taper blogs ...I read other peoples 'insane' taper blogs and was all 'well I wont react like THAT!' ha, I completely lost my mind :D I might have to print the red bit out and put it on the fridge during the next one..... Then only my husband will think I'm mad.Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-57659248954239185402013-01-20T18:04:37.681-08:002013-01-20T18:04:37.681-08:00Thanks, to be honest I was really happy but it was...Thanks, to be honest I was really happy but it was a week ago now and I'm....over it. Now it's kind of this HUGE pain in my *** that means I've got to recover FOREVER (my coach is big on recovery :()!!!!! First we have to taper and now we have to recover - WHAT?! Maybe I'll just ditch the races and train ;) <br />I hear you, I mostly run solo and live for my Saturday runs when I meet up with a crowd even though most of the time there are at most 4 of us who actually run together. C'est la vie. Is there nobody for you where you live? <br />Yes, you should definitely do Chicago (I don't know what CIM is :D). Now I just have to persuade my husband that I shoud do it and we might get to meet! I mentioned a new treadmill to him today and steam started to come out of his ears ;s <br />Vicky Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786952457058276684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-41779093120626717752013-01-20T12:24:40.747-08:002013-01-20T12:24:40.747-08:00Great reflections about your training/racing. I es...Great reflections about your training/racing. I especially love what you wrote in red. Hahaha, don't we all get a little insane when it comes to taper time??????<br /><br />You're going places, girl. Keep up the good work! :)L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271878997014339241.post-11143722417506955862013-01-20T09:40:05.629-08:002013-01-20T09:40:05.629-08:00Congrats on an awesome race Vicky! I am sure you a...Congrats on an awesome race Vicky! I am sure you are super excited and proud. It is awesome when all of the hard work comes together on a great day. I am trying to decide between Chicago and CIM as my fall race. It would be fun to meet up! Wish we lived closer too. I would do just about anything to have someone to train with some days.SupermomE13https://www.blogger.com/profile/11305105357197956694noreply@blogger.com