tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1870246571142215145.post2532224568504346502..comments2008-10-29T15:07:46.206-04:00*lisa*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04303720846361714382noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1870246571142215145.post-35259019737464776112008-10-29T15:07:00.000-04:002008-10-29T15:07:00.000-04:00Congrats on the race lisa and thanks for stopping by mine.<BR/>Well said Aaron, and no you were not rambling, you pretty much covered it allAbimarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02311240345069395828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1870246571142215145.post-50626660036758736662008-10-28T12:36:00.000-04:002008-10-28T12:36:00.000-04:00Congrats on banging out the 5K. It was really nice of you to support your roommate through the run too.<BR/><BR/>It's not unreasonable to want to have all the work you've done be showcased in as good an experience as it can. Fighting wind and rain is no fun.<BR/>Setting yourself up for failure is no fun either.<BR/><BR/>That being said... You've run the distance. Don't doubt you can do it. When conditions are better, or when they are poor. Doing two races back to back might have been a little aggressive, though. :)<BR/><BR/>For me one of the joys of running is the confidence it builds. Knowing you've gone from 0 to 10K is empowering. If not being DFL (Dead eFfing Last) is one of the things that bothers you, then that sounds like the goal to work on as you find the next 10K. Either come to terms with being in the last part of the race, or run faster. Or don't race, and just run. The only person you need to be comparing yourself with is you.<BR/><BR/>Having a race makes it easier to focus on the training. Trust me I know. :) But it imposes artificial stresses on your running, as well. You've run 6 miles, the 10K is just an 'official' validation of your runnerness. You are a runner.<BR/><BR/>Not sure what to suggest with the motivation issue, but I'd suggest just more time on your legs, and more 'speed' work. Not sure how many days you are running now. I'm thinking you might want to shoot for 2-3 shorter runs a week, and a 'long' run.<BR/><BR/>I'd make one (maybe two) of the short runs a 'speed' workout. Nothing fancy, no intervals or fartleks, just run hard, but not hard enough you need to walk during a run. For the long run, make it 5 or 6 miles, and run it at a comfortable pace.<BR/><BR/>Looking back at your 5 mile run... 'long' might be at 12:00, 12:30 ; 'speed' might be something like 11:00. Run them the way your body says to for the short ones. Keep you pace comfortable for the long one.<BR/><BR/>I'm rambling... Hope this helps.Aaron Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457556608864914158noreply@blogger.com