tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post2034176652557911557..comments2023-10-01T05:00:34.318-04:00Comments on The Negative Split: What to do What to do?Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-64838636522470810692007-11-19T21:17:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:17:00.000-05:00You know me. Eat lots of food and no running is my...You know me. Eat lots of food and no running is my vote. I am saying a prayer for Evan and the family.Kristin Konghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108280147017431909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-62506754624165368002007-11-19T10:16:00.000-05:002007-11-19T10:16:00.000-05:00I saw we might have thunder storms on Thursday! I...I saw we might have thunder storms on Thursday! I sort of doubt it but if that turns out to be right I think you should just forget the running at all. Slosh, slosh, slosh-how much fun could that be? lalaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-55555774206511368502007-11-19T08:35:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:35:00.000-05:00I'm going to be selfish and say that you should ru...I'm going to be selfish and say that you should run the half with me and Dee Dee :-) With that said, I REALLY think you need to become a marathon maniac! LOL. You deserve it!<BR/><BR/>Here's another thought for your run on Thursday. Evan is free from the weight and worry of this world. Set your spirit free on the run Thursday, and you two revel in the shared joy of the run.<BR/><BR/>Great post, Nat! Hope you feel better.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-7268233273924874442007-11-19T07:14:00.000-05:002007-11-19T07:14:00.000-05:00PS it does take longer to bake a turkey than run a...PS it does take longer to bake a turkey than run a marathon! Good point Charlie!<BR/>See, and now I am thinking, "maybe if it is just drizzling like it was in 99 then I could do the full . . ." as I blow my nose. What the hell is wrong with me?Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-48633531927594629292007-11-19T07:13:00.000-05:002007-11-19T07:13:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-7870040759068259932007-11-19T07:11:00.000-05:002007-11-19T07:11:00.000-05:00I signed up for the full but I am still undecided ...I signed up for the full but I am still undecided as I still have a cold and the forecast says thunderstorms. Can't decide if I should have anothe day's rest (I've had 3! Unheard of for me) or run and swim today. <BR/>At any rate I am leaning more towards half this morning but seriously, it changes from minute to minute. I have to make my final decision by Wed at the Expo.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-55370600230470799662007-11-18T19:43:00.000-05:002007-11-18T19:43:00.000-05:00So...it's Sunday night...inquiring minds want to k...So...it's Sunday night...inquiring minds want to know...What race did you register for?<BR/><BR/>Hope you're feeling better Ms Natalie,<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-31298154622575794942007-11-18T07:42:00.000-05:002007-11-18T07:42:00.000-05:00Besides...it takes longer baking a turkey than it ...Besides...it takes longer baking a turkey than it does running a marathon! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Go Natalie!Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-32067330005843566802007-11-18T07:30:00.000-05:002007-11-18T07:30:00.000-05:00Steph I only voted once :}And FTR I'd rather run a...Steph <BR/>I only voted once :}<BR/><BR/>And FTR I'd rather run a marathon that make a turkey any day.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-59038882265158238482007-11-18T07:11:00.000-05:002007-11-18T07:11:00.000-05:00And, I know that your are voting too.And, I know that your are voting too.StephBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643823696166648490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-46164319535656975752007-11-17T16:14:00.000-05:002007-11-17T16:14:00.000-05:00Nat, Have to say I agree with Bruce and Steph. I...Nat, Have to say I agree with Bruce and Steph. I will keep your family in my prayers as Evan's one year approaches. DorothyDorothy Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243196485322277681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-90716224974170038182007-11-17T15:16:00.000-05:002007-11-17T15:16:00.000-05:00Did you listen to the podcasts that I txted you ab...Did you listen to the podcasts that I txted you about? RECOVERY - it's very important. Can't get stronger if you don't rebuild after a stress - etc, etc.<BR/><BR/>I get it about Evan but maybe you could torture yourself by making Thanksgiving dinner instead.StephBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643823696166648490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-23759732138633201672007-11-17T14:45:00.000-05:002007-11-17T14:45:00.000-05:00okay this is what lala thinks you should do. The...okay this is what lala thinks you should do. The half. don't even think about the whole. you're sick, you just had a great race-just enjoy how good you did and let yourself enjoy that instead of pushing yourself into what will most likely at about mile 18 feel like you're in running hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-20102856817869031722007-11-17T14:00:00.000-05:002007-11-17T14:00:00.000-05:00I just did the NYC marathon and I feel really stro...I just did the NYC marathon and I feel really strong and want to do another while I feel this great. Wiser people than I have wrote articles about race recovery, so I'll be good and wait...but I keep browsing for cheap airfare to Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Marathon on December 9. <BR/><BR/>Another thing that stops me is that it would be really hard on my family. Sometimes I am the one who receives support (like during an endurance feat), and sometime I need to be the one that gives support to them. I'm running the half this year as well. It'll be fun, but I'll be home by 10 a.m. and it won't kick my ass so that I can't be there for them on Thanksgiving. <BR/><BR/>This year I'm doing the half marathon down Peachtree and then the full marathon in my kitchen. Organization is the key.Granny Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359912274881327511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-46010440566154709892007-11-17T13:22:00.000-05:002007-11-17T13:22:00.000-05:00Hey Ms Natalie,I also think that you should regist...Hey Ms Natalie,<BR/><BR/>I also think that you should register for the full and if the cold hasn't resolved and the weather is all messed up...drop it to the half. As long as you don't have any physical problems there should be no reason that you can't do the full especial since it sounds like you really want to do the full. You do training runs that are 24 miles...you'll have two weeks for your body to catch up and at this stage with all the previous training in...I think your body will handle the full fine. Get some drugs in you to help control the symptoms for your cold...lots of fluids, chicken soup and rest as much as possible...don't go out there on your training runs and decide to do 20 miles. ;o)<BR/><BR/>Get well, Feel better,<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-19068336773117373932007-11-17T12:19:00.000-05:002007-11-17T12:19:00.000-05:00Register for the full but keep the possibility of ...Register for the full but keep the possibility of switching to the half VERY open. Then you can see how running, life, cold, and weather go and make a decision before the expo.<BR/><BR/>Whatever you decide, it might be best to leave the Garmin/watch at home and just run by feel, and not worry about time or splits.<BR/><BR/>I was so sorry to read about Evan--that is unbelievably sad. I hope the running will help you heal.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995153336773206769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21601772.post-11123238860302015112007-11-17T12:11:00.000-05:002007-11-17T12:11:00.000-05:00Not only did you run a full marathon 10 days ago, ...Not only did you run a full marathon 10 days ago, but you ran HARD and achieved a well deserved personal record. <BR/><BR/> Although you think your body has recovered because you're not in pain doesn't mean it's still not under alot of stress in the micro-cell level. Compound that with the cold you're having (which shows you're not fully recovered too) AND possible thunderstorms, I wouldn't even think about doing a half-marathon, not alone a full one!!! <BR/><BR/>Your main concern should be to fully recover from the stresses of your marathon and become stronger than ever before, NOT break you body down further with the possibility of a full blown injury by running another marathon so very soon. <BR/><BR/>I know you don't want to hear this, but you did ask: I vote AGAINST running the full marathon, with running the half-marathon a BIG "maybe."robison52https://www.blogger.com/profile/02370199642749822405noreply@blogger.com