tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post656914754040106709..comments2023-06-28T04:45:05.319-05:00Comments on Traditionally Untraditional: I ask, you answer.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-24690242499770847462010-09-14T10:37:01.890-05:002010-09-14T10:37:01.890-05:001. I prefer out and back loops, I think they'r...1. I prefer out and back loops, I think they're more fun and they seem shorter to me. When I get out to my 1/2 way point I "just have to run home" and I don't feel like it's more miles mentally. Especially the last 5K my mental motivation is "it's only a 5K home, no big deal".<br /><br />2, I love ice baths and have done them after as little as a 6 mile run. runningitoff1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13329358901816790723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-25085839289489552842010-09-12T09:51:22.164-05:002010-09-12T09:51:22.164-05:00I prefer out and backs to repeating a loop - don&#...I prefer out and backs to repeating a loop - don't know why, really. I'd prefer one nice BIG loop that wouldn't need to be repeated, so the scenery is always "fresh." I do think that running long distances can weaken your immune system, so it's really important to take the prescribed rest days, pay attention to nutrition, and get enough sleep. (And use LOTS of hand Ginny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819945859947385105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-29550475507035719162010-09-11T21:26:55.254-05:002010-09-11T21:26:55.254-05:00I hugely prefer loops! But I do not like to do th...I hugely prefer loops! But I do not like to do them twice. I would rather do an out and back than repeat a loop. I often get sick just before a marathon because my immune system is lower. I also work with lots of germy kids. As others have said, hand washing, rest, building up a resistance over time. Good luck!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-23291944479066403012010-09-11T20:47:44.936-05:002010-09-11T20:47:44.936-05:001. Depending on the heat and how much water you c...1. Depending on the heat and how much water you carry with you, I would consider 2 5-mile loops so you could refill at the house and then head back out. That's what I did when I trained for my first half and it worked pretty well.<br /><br />2. I've never done an ice bath. I'd probably just use ice packs and ibuprofen afterward.<br /><br />3. Agree with the others -- I don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-47916447885316553722010-09-11T09:04:39.602-05:002010-09-11T09:04:39.602-05:001. I prefer loops just to keep from getting bored,...1. I prefer loops just to keep from getting bored, but I am finding as my runs get longer, it's getting harder to create loops that bring me right back home.<br /><br />2. I haven't tried an ice bath yet but have been thinking about trying one now that the long runs are getting longer.<br /><br />3. I don't think running would weaken your system unless you're already sick. <br /><Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-82320519851242407572010-09-10T21:39:16.682-05:002010-09-10T21:39:16.682-05:001. I like loops, that way I don't get bored, ...1. I like loops, that way I don't get bored, and definitely carry water with you. I usually have a hand held water bottle and fill it up half way. I usually plan it so the half way point is my gym so I can use the bathroom if necessary.<br />2.I used an ice bath once, but I'm not sure it was totally necessary. I just wanted to see what all the hubbub was about. :) I didn't Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862326954843773534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-77628943242470221462010-09-10T20:00:20.628-05:002010-09-10T20:00:20.628-05:00ive never used grapes during the ran. i ate some b...ive never used grapes during the ran. i ate some before. as for the snickers, cut it up and put it into a ziplock bag and throw it into ur pocket or if u have some kind of fuel belt, they usually have little compartments. <br /><br />my hand held water bottle has a little compartment, and that has enough space for 2 gus and some gu chomps. i also have a fuel belt and that has a little pocket in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-44036147259482525032010-09-10T19:23:27.672-05:002010-09-10T19:23:27.672-05:00oops. i screwed up the questions.
ice bath - ummm....oops. i screwed up the questions.<br />ice bath - ummm.....go for it. u can suffer like me. hahahhaha. read the comments on my post about the ice bath. they are helpful.<br />good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-49755609866219458612010-09-10T19:10:30.838-05:002010-09-10T19:10:30.838-05:001. out and back 100%. i hate loops.
2. go 5 miles ...1. out and back 100%. i hate loops.<br />2. go 5 miles out - at 5 miles pretend u r finishing my race with me....and then run back. lol<br />3. yes running will make ur immune system weaker. at least it does to me<br />4. drink lots of orange juice, green tea and green monsters. and make sure u use lots of antibacterial stuff on ur hands. and wash ur hands often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-34671973628241263912010-09-10T16:42:28.154-05:002010-09-10T16:42:28.154-05:001 like out and backs. if it were me, i'd run ...1 like out and backs. if it were me, i'd run out 5, turn around, and run home<br /><br />i've never used an ice bath. i'm thinking they probably come in handy on really long runs, but nothing that i've done training for a 13.1<br /><br />i can't see how running would be related to immune system unless you run while sick and it wears you down<br /><br />wash your hands often!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.com