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“Is it Boring?” What runners think about during long runs.

“So what DO you guys think about all that time during a long run?  Isn’t it boring?” I’m sure you runners get asked these questions frequently, as I do.  To answer that question, I’ve dug up a play-by-play account of one of my long runs, just for your reading pleasure…. With the Rochester Half Marathon quickly approaching, today was my last chance to fit in one last long run.  Two hours this morning, especially blocked out.  Just me and my long run. As I downed my last sip of coffee, waiting for the 50 degree downpour to at least turn into a …

how to train for a marathon

Trainer’s Tip #13: Train properly for your marathon.

Tip #13:  When you sign up for a marathon, properly train for it. This sounds pretty straight-forward, but not training is both tempting and common.  Because training is hard.  It’s grueling and time-consuming and takes you away from your other commitments.   Some mornings I talk myself around in circles for a good 20 minutes or so before I even get out of bed for my run.  And once I do, I shuffle around the house for another good 20 minutes, sighing, grumbling, ready to willingly accept any excuse that seems feasible for skipping.  It’s snowing/raining/dark/windy.  I’m sore/exhausted/too busy.  I’ll add the miles to tomorrow’s run.  One little run won’t …