tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455687300645312081.post204067927680964915..comments2023-10-26T04:18:44.613-07:00Comments on Running While (fat and) Pathetic: Breakin' up is hard to do!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17954113354700861915noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455687300645312081.post-86568640081611445862008-08-25T12:12:00.000-07:002008-08-25T12:12:00.000-07:00Hi Karen,I am in Farmington Hills and yes am train...Hi Karen,<BR/><BR/>I am in Farmington Hills and yes am training for the Detroit (10/19) since April. It will be my first full. I did 2 half marathons so far and will try the 30K this weekend. Went to look at the course yesterday.... those hills are making me very, very nervous.<BR/><BR/>I go to Kenshington Park for a long run.<BR/><BR/>No blog yet.soaringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471961982011276079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455687300645312081.post-8333335784038414492008-08-25T11:59:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:59:00.000-07:00Jill, I notice that as my mileage starts to build,...Jill, I notice that as my mileage starts to build, each run is such a huge time commitment that it's hard to push myself to get out there. <BR/><BR/>Shogo...You're running Detroit, too? Great! Do you have a blog or anything? Are you in the metro Detroit area? I'm in Milford.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954113354700861915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455687300645312081.post-23278131698244241032008-08-25T09:31:00.000-07:002008-08-25T09:31:00.000-07:00Are you and Jim doing enough stretching and icing ...Are you and Jim doing enough stretching and icing post-run? Light stretch (not hard ones as muscle may be damaged following a long run) and cold shower to the legs really help to avoid pains.<BR/><BR/>Keep it up. I am training for the Detroit (my 1st) and will try the Labor Day 30K this weekend.soaringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471961982011276079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455687300645312081.post-18535808514741621452008-08-25T08:58:00.000-07:002008-08-25T08:58:00.000-07:00Yeah, that "Just do it!" line is pretty inspired.....Yeah, that "Just do it!" line is pretty inspired... even if it's been around for a long time now. I had a little bit of hesitation about getting out this morning, but I'm really glad I did it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com