tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post5023140670377146624..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Weekly Wrap #2HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-78964596486018694242015-08-21T09:27:21.802-05:002015-08-21T09:27:21.802-05:00The plan I loosely follow goes up to one 20 mile r...The plan I loosely follow goes up to one 20 mile run. I'd like to do a 20 and a 22. It will probably depend on the weather. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-45192716132312621092015-08-20T22:41:05.231-05:002015-08-20T22:41:05.231-05:00Congrats on your personal distance record! What wi...Congrats on your personal distance record! What will your longest long run be? I feel like you never really get used to the humidity. It just sucks the energy right out of you!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-92054078861059727642015-08-19T19:35:35.398-05:002015-08-19T19:35:35.398-05:00Just trying to keep it positive. LOL. The bee th...Just trying to keep it positive. LOL. The bee thing was freaky though. Apparently he liked Gatorade Endurance formula. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-72166660256490892312015-08-19T19:34:01.360-05:002015-08-19T19:34:01.360-05:00Karen, one of the worst days for swampiness was th...Karen, one of the worst days for swampiness was this morning after a very stormy night. It just seems never ending! I think I may just cry when I feel that first cool, crisp morning. I won't be able to run! I do think the weather will make a big difference in the way you feel.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-83365327446502162015-08-19T13:48:04.167-05:002015-08-19T13:48:04.167-05:00Great job focusing on the positive - I especially ...Great job focusing on the positive - I especially liked "not struck by lightening". :) Babysitting a toddler is definitely cross training!LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48213098778754559702015-08-18T08:43:03.947-05:002015-08-18T08:43:03.947-05:00I appreciate it. It's tough. Next summer, I&...I appreciate it. It's tough. Next summer, I'm not sure I'll be doing the same thing. But, never say never.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-1853358466410341432015-08-18T08:42:14.771-05:002015-08-18T08:42:14.771-05:00Oh, thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear your...Oh, thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear your training is on hold. Hopefully you'll be back to training soon! Just remember the end goal.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-62345186998346544742015-08-18T08:40:36.881-05:002015-08-18T08:40:36.881-05:00Thanks so much! It is a nice little surprise to g...Thanks so much! It is a nice little surprise to get those awards. I never expect them! On my last long run, I was awarded with the 75 floors badge (forget name). I thought I was running a flat route. I guess not. HA!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-58693375823261295512015-08-18T08:38:05.612-05:002015-08-18T08:38:05.612-05:00But your plan has crazy high mileage and no rest! ...But your plan has crazy high mileage and no rest! I'm too old for that. LOL. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-47137033887016525032015-08-18T08:36:29.927-05:002015-08-18T08:36:29.927-05:00Yes, it does make you feel better. I'm going ...Yes, it does make you feel better. I'm going to do my best to keep this going until race day!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-42439727462945084762015-08-18T08:34:06.831-05:002015-08-18T08:34:06.831-05:00Thanks so much for the encouragement Emily! It...Thanks so much for the encouragement Emily! It's really tough in these conditions.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-11306571442532082312015-08-18T08:25:40.799-05:002015-08-18T08:25:40.799-05:00That would be a great distraction, but I could nev...That would be a great distraction, but I could never ask someone to run or bike that early in the morning. I think it would work better in winter when I run so much later on the weekends. But right now, I think everyone else is asleep. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-53256366331253607032015-08-18T08:22:50.996-05:002015-08-18T08:22:50.996-05:00Yes, it does entertain my grandson for sure. Than...Yes, it does entertain my grandson for sure. Thanks for the encouragement!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20880412295349561242015-08-18T08:21:39.717-05:002015-08-18T08:21:39.717-05:00Thank you! I hope so. I'll just keep pluggin...Thank you! I hope so. I'll just keep plugging away at it. The last thing I want is the old body to "say when". HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-29883365729268911482015-08-18T08:19:50.180-05:002015-08-18T08:19:50.180-05:00I guess we all worry we haven't done enough. ...I guess we all worry we haven't done enough. Yeah, I'm struggling to get that confidence. So jealous you saw Jimmy Buffet!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-65449489369724926702015-08-18T08:10:39.722-05:002015-08-18T08:10:39.722-05:00The worst weight loss I've measured is 7 pound...The worst weight loss I've measured is 7 pounds. That's a testament to how much I sweat! On this run, I drank as much as I possibly could...probably too much. Thanks for the kind words.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-54457201025420955872015-08-18T08:08:03.275-05:002015-08-18T08:08:03.275-05:00Amen, to it's too muggy. You won't hear m...Amen, to it's too muggy. You won't hear me complain about cold weather. You probably don't get much of a winter but we do. I'm counting the days!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-54126427853843517132015-08-17T21:12:28.676-05:002015-08-17T21:12:28.676-05:00Thanks! It looks like I'm going to try for 20...Thanks! It looks like I'm going to try for 20 this weekend. Yikes! I'll really be searching for the positives.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-18775242441372219522015-08-17T21:11:03.490-05:002015-08-17T21:11:03.490-05:00I needed this Marcia. I think I've got the wr...I needed this Marcia. I think I've got the wrong expectations for these long runs. I'm going to try my best for a little different perspective this weekend. Thanks for the kind words. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-88304067675329259052015-08-17T21:07:49.794-05:002015-08-17T21:07:49.794-05:00Thanks. When I train for my 2nd marathon all of t...Thanks. When I train for my 2nd marathon all of this heat will be a thing of the past. What will I have to talk about?HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-26920905795281023052015-08-17T21:04:41.832-05:002015-08-17T21:04:41.832-05:00If you plan to take cutback weeks, there are not m...If you plan to take cutback weeks, there are not many chances left. Yikes. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-55186892552975741272015-08-17T21:02:23.788-05:002015-08-17T21:02:23.788-05:00You know, there is a lot of controversy over how m...You know, there is a lot of controversy over how many miles you should reach in marathon training. Some coaches want you to go way over and some under. Quite honestly, it's confusing! Mentally, I think it would help to know I could do the higher miles. I hope you won't have thunderstorms this week!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-68336940857677574052015-08-17T20:57:56.836-05:002015-08-17T20:57:56.836-05:00I've used Saltstick caps for over a year. I c...I've used Saltstick caps for over a year. I can say they work for me most of the time. I've had enough success with them that now I'm afraid not to use them. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-33244836733123532212015-08-17T20:56:16.803-05:002015-08-17T20:56:16.803-05:00My worst weight lost has been 7 pounds. You can&#...My worst weight lost has been 7 pounds. You can't drink that much in one day to get it replaced. I hope you enjoy your last week of vacation!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-87334764052904064842015-08-17T20:54:51.257-05:002015-08-17T20:54:51.257-05:00Thanks! Sometimes I'll get one on my first r...Thanks! Sometimes I'll get one on my first run after I've raced a half. I've always figured the muscles were overworked and sore. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com