tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post7197570468666474216..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: WORK Week (WW # 135)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-16192160000994354372018-03-18T20:56:06.988-05:002018-03-18T20:56:06.988-05:00I hope these hill repeats will do me good. I defi...I hope these hill repeats will do me good. I definitely need to build my quads up as much as I can.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-47211052654417724902018-03-18T20:55:32.316-05:002018-03-18T20:55:32.316-05:00That's the best word I've heard yet! It&#...That's the best word I've heard yet! It's always good to get away and relax.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-32272381156547108252018-03-18T20:55:02.556-05:002018-03-18T20:55:02.556-05:00We've had a lot of wind here too. I guess tha...We've had a lot of wind here too. I guess that is pretty typical for March though.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-2111079142896880782018-03-18T20:54:38.079-05:002018-03-18T20:54:38.079-05:00I hope the downhill repeats will pay off at the ra...I hope the downhill repeats will pay off at the race. It certainly can't hurt, right?HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-45736553953188159782018-03-18T20:53:15.748-05:002018-03-18T20:53:15.748-05:00Overwhelmed definitely fits for me too, unfortunat...Overwhelmed definitely fits for me too, unfortunately. I actually enjoy the downhill portion. I just hate turning around to go back up the hill. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-82067099502034185212018-03-18T20:52:06.907-05:002018-03-18T20:52:06.907-05:00I like your word. I am feeling overwhelmed and ne...I like your word. I am feeling overwhelmed and need to FOCUS on one thing at the time.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-34902231843613213792018-03-18T20:51:26.993-05:002018-03-18T20:51:26.993-05:00I'm trying to avoid a really bad case of DOMS ...I'm trying to avoid a really bad case of DOMS after this race, although I do expect some soreness. I don't think I can avoid it completely.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-43890885203433025912018-03-18T20:49:57.634-05:002018-03-18T20:49:57.634-05:00I wish I could find longer sections of downhill ar...I wish I could find longer sections of downhill around here. I feel like I'm constantly stopping to go back up the hill.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-59603212713497570652018-03-18T20:48:50.869-05:002018-03-18T20:48:50.869-05:00Tricia wasn't able to come after all so I'...Tricia wasn't able to come after all so I'm glad this was a local race and I knew people running it. Downhill running is so much easier on the cardiovascular system. It just makes the quads cry for a few days.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-2648196614014389432018-03-18T20:47:20.502-05:002018-03-18T20:47:20.502-05:00It really is a mystery why hills look flat in pict...It really is a mystery why hills look flat in pictures. I'm always disappointed with my pics. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-69194294466210353392018-03-18T20:46:36.958-05:002018-03-18T20:46:36.958-05:00I really should do it year round. It would make a...I really should do it year round. It would make all other runs feel much easier.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-76692590082931214482018-03-18T20:46:10.866-05:002018-03-18T20:46:10.866-05:00I remember how bad the DOMS were after this downhi...I remember how bad the DOMS were after this downhill half. This time I want to be prepared.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-62963716944091869542018-03-18T20:44:54.286-05:002018-03-18T20:44:54.286-05:00I appreciate that. It's always a tough one.I appreciate that. It's always a tough one. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-81677853538171693532018-03-18T20:42:48.126-05:002018-03-18T20:42:48.126-05:00I usually stay pretty hydrated. I'm a huge wa...I usually stay pretty hydrated. I'm a huge water drinker. But, maybe didn't drink as much that day? HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-41371710017541144742018-03-07T15:06:04.968-06:002018-03-07T15:06:04.968-06:00Sorry to hear about your calf cramping! Hate those...Sorry to hear about your calf cramping! Hate those! Great job with your hill repeats! Hope you have a great race next weekend!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316383774987780543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-24339932525045630142018-03-07T10:39:31.645-06:002018-03-07T10:39:31.645-06:00One word to describe my week: Vacation! We went to...One word to describe my week: Vacation! We went to the Bahamas (in the second half of the week). The first half was lots of vacation prep and life happening. Good job on that hill training!Christine @ Into the Glimmerhttp://www.intotheglimmer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-40897007643296883012018-03-06T21:55:47.274-06:002018-03-06T21:55:47.274-06:00The one word that describes last week for me would...The one word that describes last week for me would be "windy," as we were in the middle of the east coast wind storm!<br /><br />I, too, have noticed that the hills NEVER appear as steep in pictures as they do in real life...<br /><br />Thanks for the linkup!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39661309737701863782018-03-05T19:58:55.022-06:002018-03-05T19:58:55.022-06:00Those downhill repeats sound crazy but a smart ide...Those downhill repeats sound crazy but a smart idea for a downhill race. I'm glad you got your training in even if it was the minimum. Life happens and real life is always more important than running. It's hard to dress for weather here, sometimes it warms up majorly during runs!Amy Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197087030892201936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-79210789093182644742018-03-05T19:20:33.665-06:002018-03-05T19:20:33.665-06:00My word is "overwhelmed". Lord, am I eve...My word is "overwhelmed". Lord, am I ever. This too shall pass, right?<br /><br />I love your training plan. Going downhill over and over like that definitely takes some dedication! I really can't wait to hear how this race goes for you!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-84493246040038978222018-03-05T19:11:26.295-06:002018-03-05T19:11:26.295-06:00You are SO right that hills never look as steep in...You are SO right that hills never look as steep in pics! I wonder why that is? <br />I have only ever ran the uphill parts of hill training. I am sure I could benefit from the downhill runs also! <br />My word right now is FOCUS! So much going on and I need to focus on one thing at a time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697313764291261752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20332501362742022952018-03-05T17:51:20.983-06:002018-03-05T17:51:20.983-06:00That hill training will pay off! I've never do...That hill training will pay off! I've never done downhill repeats, but for CIM I tried to incorporate a good amount of downhill (and uphill) on long runs and race pace runs. Good luck with your upcoming half! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-64599643490794825052018-03-05T13:50:37.592-06:002018-03-05T13:50:37.592-06:00Good luck with your upcoming half! I haven't ...Good luck with your upcoming half! I haven't ever done downhill training. I do have 1 hilly road that I will use for some hill training, but it is never enough for the races I do outside of Houston!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347532447351792155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-69775512621642986462018-03-05T10:38:55.586-06:002018-03-05T10:38:55.586-06:00It's just not fair how those steep hills never...It's just not fair how those steep hills never look as steep in pictures. :D Good luck next weekend.Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-12628567168987862682018-03-05T10:37:47.675-06:002018-03-05T10:37:47.675-06:00I do hill training and it really helps overall!I do hill training and it really helps overall!Wendy Hammondhttp://wholisticwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-85219622406490930672018-03-05T10:36:02.483-06:002018-03-05T10:36:02.483-06:00I don't train enough for the downhills...good ...I don't train enough for the downhills...good work preparing! Good luck with your half coming up!livinglovingrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572796254219994817noreply@blogger.com