tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post3512515856123433142..comments2024-03-25T13:23:20.796+00:00Comments on Solo Run: The Long Long Long RunGrellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-20411856750098890102008-02-22T07:31:00.000+00:002008-02-22T07:31:00.000+00:00Been there, done that - those are the reasons why ...Been there, done that - those are the reasons why I don't ;) Hey, you forgot to mention sleeping the afternoon of a long run!<BR/><BR/>Doing well at any event is challenging. I admire Herb Elliot (who never ran a marathon) just as much as Steve Moneghetti. A bit ironic that Mona said he admires the 4hr+ marathoners more than the sub-2:30 people.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-40002663611297416962008-02-21T15:21:00.000+00:002008-02-21T15:21:00.000+00:00There is something alluring about the marathon dis...There is something alluring about the marathon distance isn't there? It's just beyond a comfortable distance no matter how much you train which, of course, makes it challenging and fun. We could run shorter races but it wouldn't be the same. Good luck on your BQ quest! Looks like you are awfully close and will make it in no time.Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214414108660001486.post-88605606892039216062008-02-19T23:39:00.000+00:002008-02-19T23:39:00.000+00:00Great long run. I always eat 1hr before I run and ...Great long run. I always eat 1hr before I run and right after the run too (within 20 minutes is best). Makes a big difference and yes don't forget the bandaids and the vaseline!Love2Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862751632099235794noreply@blogger.com