Comments on: run the mile you’re in

By: kilax

kilax — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:55:42 +0000

I used “run the mile you’re in” last year when I was logging all those miles on the treadmill. It really helps!

Awesome tempo run

By: Yasi

Yasi — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:44:59 +0000

I like that advice. It’ll be on repeat in my head during my next long run.

By: aron

aron — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:19:34 +0000

that is a GREAT way to think about it i am always intimidated by tempo runs too and i dont know why… you totally nailed yours! great job!

By: Abby

Abby — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:53:32 +0000

What a great, encouraging post! Thank you!

By: sarah (the SHU box)

sarah (the SHU box) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:18:25 +0000

oh i really like that!

ps: i thought your tempo pace would be faster! b/c mine should be around 7:45-7:55/mi and you are more than a minute/mile faster than me usually
you are ROCKIN’ the splits!!

By: AR

AR — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:06:06 +0000

Why is “WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT?” the question non runners ask runners the most? ;p

Or at least, that’s what they ask me most.

I completely get the black hole thing. Its odd that I NEVER EVER EVER listened to music until a couple years ago, and now I do on occasion depending on the time of day/where I’m going (also for safety!). Nine times out of ten, I don’t really notice what is playing, which makes the thing pointless.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:04:18 +0000

With the exception of my tempo run yesterday (my legs felt like bricks) I LOVE tempo runs!! The time FLIES and I love pushing myself! I totally think a major part of running is entirely mental. As I get up into higher mileage, I know I can physically handle it, it’s the mental part that is tough! (Obviously the physical is too, but you know what I mean). I love the idea of simply “running the mile you’re in.” I’m definitely going to start saying this to myself rather than “only 5 more miles” or “I’ve ONLY done THREE?!?!”

By: jeri

jeri — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:43:52 +0000

I can’t believe you ran an awesome Long, HILLY run the day after an insane tempo run. No wonder your legs were a “little” tired. :p Thanks for the tip about worrying about the mile you’re in. I’m always counting down to one mile left, b/c then I can go all out, but this is a good way to stay focused.