tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post2518852861068104502..comments2024-01-31T13:17:56.137-05:00Comments on Living the Dream: Fitness Friday...Finish Strongfancy nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11645116527352135569noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-60637622551506319602013-08-27T09:08:39.984-04:002013-08-27T09:08:39.984-04:00This is great advice! However, although I KNOW it,...This is great advice! However, although I KNOW it, I still have a hard time following it! It's so hard not to start out fast! Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-12548548062801924132013-08-17T05:19:25.134-04:002013-08-17T05:19:25.134-04:00When running with a group I'm the one in the b...When running with a group I'm the one in the back at the start and mid to front pack at the end. It's not that I'm fast. I have always started slow and end with a negative split. jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-28350766343703022482013-08-16T21:53:48.393-04:002013-08-16T21:53:48.393-04:00I was told the same thing by a local running coach...I was told the same thing by a local running coach. It takes a while to get used to doing, but it helps. I start most of long runs a 9.5 minute miles and usually end up doing 8 or 7.5 minute miles by the end. It has made a huge difference in my runs.Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829768985992040896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-89806559242336189672013-08-16T21:29:40.707-04:002013-08-16T21:29:40.707-04:00Definitely easier said than done. I'm so bad ...Definitely easier said than done. I'm so bad at starting out faster than I should - because I tapered and I'm well rested and then the adrenaline gets pumping and I forget my race plans. ugh!!!! Oh well I do like the color coded chart - it makes the most sense to me. Running With The Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601914986382828332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-71298099959485929382013-08-16T19:45:04.383-04:002013-08-16T19:45:04.383-04:00I'm always in a fog for the first mile at leas...I'm always in a fog for the first mile at least. My body naturally starts out slower. Good advice!Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-28924373353578030702013-08-16T16:03:53.030-04:002013-08-16T16:03:53.030-04:00Great advice - I'm going to imprint Coach Jenn...Great advice - I'm going to imprint Coach Jenny's chart on my brain for my first half in November!<br />I always try to start slow, but my perceived effort seems to change with others around! Instad I rely on the pace on my watch, but that doesn't work very well for trail races. <br />One thing I've noticed is that I often finish fast and can overtake a few runners right at the end, so I guess I'm not trying hard enough in the mid stages! Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-12601983093114617032013-08-16T15:34:20.142-04:002013-08-16T15:34:20.142-04:00Negative splitting is definitely something I'm...Negative splitting is definitely something I'm working on. It can be so difficult to have the restraint to go easy at the beginning. And equally as difficult to pick up the pace at the end! Beth (@ Racing Robsons)http://www.racingrobsons.com/bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-5996184600224716982013-08-16T12:35:48.977-04:002013-08-16T12:35:48.977-04:00Love this post as I can completely relate! You eve...Love this post as I can completely relate! You even got me chuckling out loud since I have tried the slow songs on the playlist too to try to keep my pace slow. I think starting out too fast last Sunday was one reason my run ended the way it did....one of many....Erica Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760964844822684302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-47339746832906799482013-08-16T12:06:36.001-04:002013-08-16T12:06:36.001-04:00I just had this conversation with my step daughter...I just had this conversation with my step daughter...always start off slower so you can run faster later!! Easier said than done sometimes though ;)AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-11460481304732571942013-08-16T10:57:24.803-04:002013-08-16T10:57:24.803-04:00Definitely great advice you received. My playlist ...Definitely great advice you received. My playlist is always key in keeping me going :)*CaNdY FiT*https://www.blogger.com/profile/17953663369115649865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-61344316822444636672013-08-16T10:47:38.705-04:002013-08-16T10:47:38.705-04:00I feel you on the need to start slower. Though I&...I feel you on the need to start slower. Though I'm not a speedster, I do get that competitive tick when I'm around people. That usually blows up in my face just a few miles in...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-86044260297924311532013-08-16T09:53:59.999-04:002013-08-16T09:53:59.999-04:00Was just talking about this with my coach this mor...Was just talking about this with my coach this morning and he gave very similar advice. Time to find more slow tunes for the start of the playlist ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-83187054496431022382013-08-16T09:11:47.993-04:002013-08-16T09:11:47.993-04:00I think this is really great advice. I am naturall...I think this is really great advice. I am naturally a negative splitter (my body just won't work otherwise) so this is pretty much how I always do it. Heart rate training has altered that a bit, though, one thing I don't like about it! Let us know how this works for you.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-72751192624544376712013-08-16T07:48:57.867-04:002013-08-16T07:48:57.867-04:00I love that Kara picture thrown in there! If only ...I love that Kara picture thrown in there! If only we felt like that on every run. :) Thanks for sharing!Laura @ Mommy run fasthttp://mommyrunfast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-28570450334487602122013-08-16T07:25:31.674-04:002013-08-16T07:25:31.674-04:00when i was running, i always made sure i turned it...when i was running, i always made sure i turned it up at the end of my runs so i was used to doing so on race day!Itz Linzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701232904102578528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-76668090391217821252013-08-16T06:24:51.523-04:002013-08-16T06:24:51.523-04:00I can definitely relate to this! I always try to ...I can definitely relate to this! I always try to go out a little more slowly but sometimes my enthusiasm gets the best of my legs. My trick lately is really good music on my playlist for those last 3-4 miles. I've been downloading new music or songs that really motivate me and save them for the end. It's like a treat knowing their coming and I won't end my run until I hear them. Good luck!!VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.com