Summer time and the living is easy...when you are only marathon training! Gosh, I love being only a runner! I feel so happy with my decision to enjoy summer with my family and only (mainly) run!
And since I am running long, I am back to listening to podcasts on my easy runs. I have recently discovered Radio Lab, a New York Based public radio podcast which I love. Two recent podcasts are relevant to racing/training. The first one is about "human limits" and features Julie Moss (a newbie who placed second in Kona, losing with 15 feet to go, and finishing while crawling; she did minimal training for this race, ate nothing during it, and had never done a triathlon before) and a bike racing experiment (which included a group of experienced cyclists and newbies biking around US on only 1 hour sleep; when cyclists got to the point of hallucinating, researchers actually agreed with their hallucinations and reinforced whatever the cyclists believed; some ended up going weeks after weeks with little food and only 1 h sleep/day). The second one is about a woman who turned to running after developing epilepsy, eventually had lobotomy and became one of the most accomplished ultrarunners (100 to 300 miles!); one of the side effects of the surgery was that she has lost the ability to keep track of time (or better, gained the ability to stay in the present!) such that in races, she has no idea how long she has been running for. How awesome is that? One of my biggest problems with long races is boredom. What if my brain had no idea how long I ran for, would I get less tired? I think so! Can I get some of "that"? Can I somehow achieve the "stay in the moment, don't check the mileage" type mindset? Not sure, but I will start trying!
Have you read any good running books lately? Would love to know. I read Kara G's book and Run like a mother, and I found both superficial and boring (sorry, just my opinion!). Darn, that Matt Fitzgerald better get off his A$$ and right another book!
Training is going well! I am supposed to do a 10K this weekend, but there are none around. I am thinking of doing the Fresh Pond 5 miler, and then continue on for another mile. I will most likely do that although the race is at 10am, and the temps will be super high. Plus, that stinking blister is still giving me issue, though when I run hard I sort of forget about it.
I have changed the email associated with this account. I have been having some problems sending emails out, so switched to gmail, and set myself up with receiving emails in my inbox; hence, I will be better able to respond to comments.
OK, happy summer!
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okay, so now I'm not sure you'll get the e-mail I just sent to your old e-mail. basically it said: "I'm full of shit" every once in awhile (but usually the real deal) and I may or may not think there is a time and place in life for a little ass kissing. ha ha. You'll know what I mean when you read my e-mail. xo
I am never bored when running, biking or swimming. Next time I do a long run/ride/swim I will make sure to pay attention to what I do to amuse myself and I will let you know. Because honestly, I do not know what I think about! Isn't that weird?
I have not read any really good books. I have recently read a book by Floyd Landis "Positively False", which he wrote in 2007 when he was still maintaining his "I am not a doper" status and it just left me really disgusted by the guy. "Into the thin air" is on my list next.
Off to check out Radio Lab. I listened to a podcast about that epileptic woman awhile ago but I'm not sure where I found it. I absolutely believe you would get less tired if you had no idea how long you ran. How tired I am-often directly related to where my mind is when I'm running. I've been so angry, so lost in deep thought, at times I've completely displaced the time and pain and miles (rarely and wish this would happen more often or in a race!!!) Excited to check out these other podcasts.
Haven't read Run like a Mother. Not on my must read list. I need some good suggestions here as well. I've read a million books and watched about every running documentary ever made. I will have to stalk your comments for suggestions! I just started this book my husband got as a gift but hasn't yet read. "Warrior Mindset." It's surely not a running book but deals with mental toughness. No opinion yet. I may hate it but I could use some help in this area so doesn't hurt.
Good luck this weekend! I think I'm going to suck it up at the track tonight:)
Those podcasts sound great. I've been struggling with long run boredom lately too. Glad training is going so well!
Ha! i like your book review. Short and to the point. ;)
Glad you are on Gmail now!
I read about that female ultra runner- amazing. I think a person maybe could hurt themselves with that little "blessing". Does she have any governor that says "time to quit", then?
I like podcasts too- ever listen to marathon talk? Sometimes those guys are annoying, but I like the racing news and the interviews.
I heard about that ultra runner too. It must have been a different podcast. It is so funny when you keep saying only marathon training! I decided not to do a marathon this fall so I could have more time for biking this summer. And I am loving it! It's great how we do what works for us.
great podcast! Thanks for the tip and thanks, as always, for being a running rockstar!
Hey. I'm trying to clog your inbox here-ha!! I can't figure out how to email you! Can't reply to your comments because they are set up to go to noreply-comment@blogger.com.
I have actually never gotten bored on a long run. I thought I would when I first started but my brain kind of shuts off..I either get wrapped up in the music or I'm talking to myself! HAHA!
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