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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 …

First Marathon: The In’s, The Out’s, & The Point Of It All…

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I just had coffee with a friend who will be running her first marathon next weekend.  As we talked about the in’s and out’s of preparing for this momentous occasion, I had flashbacks of what it felt like preparing for my own first marathon.  I remember that whirlwind of mixed emotions like it was yesterday.  The conglomeration of exhileration, self-doubt, fear, and pride.  The agonizing over my outfit, the poring over weather forecasts, the back and forth over fuel options and travel accomodations. Looking back, I’m glad I planned out each detail…because I ended up racing in a 40 degree, 4 hour rain storm.  …