Comments on: The long run hanging over your head. https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/ Lindsey Hein Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:18:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: Flavia Winbush https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-564 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:18:39 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-564 I just want to mention I’m beginner to blogging and absolutely savored you’re blog. More than likely I’m likely to bookmark your blog . You absolutely come with perfect stories. Appreciate it for revealing your web page.

]]> By: Jen @ milesandblessings https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-563 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 01:09:17 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-563 I am really enjoying your blog and this post is me! Long runs make me nervous!!! I actually have switched mine to Friday and I really like that. I am really working at improving my marathon time so my last long run of 15 miles, I tried to do faster than I normally do them. My 1/2 marathon pr is 1:32 but my marathon pr is 3:36…I really want to bridge that gap. I used to do my long runs slow but this time I am trying to pick up my long run pace and hopefully that will help with stamina. I am also starting just this week replacing my speed with a stamina workout…we’ll see!
I have not found a food fuel routine and I hate carrying water too so that makes me more nervous with my long runs

]]> By: meghan https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-562 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:51:18 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-562 I do this exactly. I talk myself into pushing it to the evening or doing it a different day, and I think about it constantly. If I have an afternoon longer or harder workout I think about it in the back of my head all day. I do the same thing for longer runs as well. I had a “long run” for where I am in my training plan and told my husband last night to force me out of bed when my alarm went off and not to let me make excuses. Luckily I got it done and can now enjoy my Sunday, but I’m right there with you. I guess the lure of getting it done early so I don’t have that lingering feeling is what gets me out the door…

]]> By: Lindsey https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-561 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:25:13 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-561 In reply to Gracie.

Those dang 20 milers!

]]> By: Lindsey https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-560 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:24:57 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-560 In reply to Laura Anderson.

Hey Laura, that’s a really good way to think about it. I do a lot of visualizing during my easy runs, thinking about how I will tackle long hard runs. And then, on the long hard run, think about the race. I’m excited about how I will feel finishing the run tomorrow. 🙂

]]> By: Laura Anderson https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-559 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:23:43 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-559 Long runs are definitely a love/hate relationship. I get excited but nervous. I’m usually pretty good all week but the closer it gets the more I think about it ( as expected). The night before I am actually pretty calm but in the morning I get all negative nancy and question my abilities, no matter how many times I have run the distance. The best thing for me is just start, and go and stop thinking about it. I do a lot of visualizing while I run, particularly race moments (hard points, finish line etc.) and that really helps me get through long runs. I do get nervous when I have MRP miles in my long runs but I know that it will make me faster and the visualization really helps me there.

]]> By: Gracie https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-558 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 03:00:33 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-558 I’m with you! I think about my long run for days in advance! And honestly, even after many marathons, I still dread a 20 miler. Every time.

]]> By: Lindsey https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-557 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:07:40 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-557 In reply to Purdue Matt.

Thanks! Ha- Tempos are TOUGH!

]]> By: Purdue Matt https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-556 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:59:14 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-556 In reply to Purdue Matt.

I do dread tempo runs sometimes though.

Happy Anniversary!

]]> By: Lindsey https://lindseyhein.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-555 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:33:08 +0000 http://outforaruntraining.com/2013/08/15/the-long-run-hanging-over-your-head/#comment-555 In reply to Peter.

Hey! I’m glad you enjoyed- good luck with your long runs- are you doing the Monumental?? First full? So much of running is a mental game and you learn a lot the longer you run, but the games come and go that’s for sure!

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