tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post5941608805654156087..comments2023-11-28T01:29:02.955-08:00Comments on Run Away Fast: Ch-ch changesJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-12741675329979385422011-04-24T21:39:42.461-07:002011-04-24T21:39:42.461-07:00Sorry. 'Doing a nana' is the same as '...Sorry. 'Doing a nana' is the same as 'chucking a wobbly', 'dropping your bundle', 'losing it', or 'crying like a girl'... well, maybe not the last one - we all know Dog doesn't cry.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-42236520163358814262011-04-24T10:22:52.096-07:002011-04-24T10:22:52.096-07:00Happy Easter, Ewen! Wow, I have no idea what doin...Happy Easter, Ewen! Wow, I have no idea what doing a Nana is, but I'm pretty sure I don't want to see that! Yep, you're not going to see posts like Ryan Hall's from me here. Coach T has made me no promises, except that she'll wipe the floor with my ass if I stuff up a training session:)Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-13277172893437602072011-04-23T16:40:41.242-07:002011-04-23T16:40:41.242-07:00Forgot to say that I hope this doesn't mean we...Forgot to say that I hope this doesn't mean we'll be reading blog posts full of "It was a decision to let my faith in Dog and the promises She has made to me" as in Ryan's recent post: http://ryanhall.competitor.com/2011/04/22/reflections-on-the-2011-boston-marathon/Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-69342494889325600902011-04-23T16:37:28.743-07:002011-04-23T16:37:28.743-07:00As it's Easter Sunday down here I'll pray ...As it's Easter Sunday down here I'll pray to Dog that Coach T is the perfect choice and that she doesn't 'do a nana' when you stuff up a training session.<br /><br />I think it'll work out well (especially the 'pressure' reduction -- I know you can produce more than enough self-pressure). As tmeat said, bounce ideas off people from time to time if need be.<br /><br />Coincidentally, a mate of mine, Scott ( http://the-long.blogspot.com/ ) is debating the merits of taking on a coach in his quest to run 2:30, but then, he doesn't have your smarts ;)Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-22624741084451111042011-04-23T10:02:15.167-07:002011-04-23T10:02:15.167-07:00Thanks to all of you for your support!
Willie, so...Thanks to all of you for your support!<br /><br />Willie, sounds like we're in the same boat and for some of the same reasons. Good luck to you too. I hope you'll continue to comment in the future so we can learn from one another.<br /><br />Mark, glad I'm not the only one who feels pressure when money is involved. It's funny, but when I played golf, I could smack the ball like crazy until there was money on the line. Make a bet with me and it's shank city. One of the things that has been hard about this last 6 months is that I have not been a part of my usual running support network. I plan to get back to that!<br /><br />GIM, I like that you used the word fun. That is what I am looking for!<br /><br />tmeat, thanks for the insight and for offering up Leaonard:) In fact, you always have good advice for me so maybe you should be my trusted advisor:)<br /><br />Thank you, Meg. I'm glad that resonated with you. It's easy to get caught up in externalities and lose what's truly important. I think I'm finding my way.<br /><br />Jennifer, Coach T uses a barter system. In return for her coaching services, she typically expects treats and massage.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-51473750961202254162011-04-20T20:58:22.187-07:002011-04-20T20:58:22.187-07:00How much does Coach T charge? He looks pretty exp...How much does Coach T charge? He looks pretty expensive, but I thought I'd check it out anyway. : )Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-37434134299099649602011-04-20T17:55:06.975-07:002011-04-20T17:55:06.975-07:00It's kind of refreshing to read your thoughts ...It's kind of refreshing to read your thoughts on taking yourself so seriously and the pressure that may have affected the health of your body and your state of mind! Thanks for being so honest! I can't wait to follow your new adventure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-69198827697476639952011-04-20T16:59:33.160-07:002011-04-20T16:59:33.160-07:00i hope this works for you! you are right... self c...i hope this works for you! you are right... self coaching definetely works for a lot of people. i think mary coordt coaches herself and she has done great on her own. sometimes there comes a point when a person realizes that they are just better off listening to their own body and making their own decisions about training. leonard reached that point years ago. i think the key for someone like you, who will be a newbie at this, is to not be afraid to pick people's brains who you respect. for instance i imagine your former coaches would be open to you asking them a question here and there. and you can always call or email leonard to bounce things off of... many people have done that over the years. rich hanna is another good one, as is mary. good luck to you and you never know... you may end up really liking it!tmeatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-40640538088522728072011-04-20T16:11:19.361-07:002011-04-20T16:11:19.361-07:00Coach T looks pretty menacing. ;)
Great decision....Coach T looks pretty menacing. ;)<br /><br />Great decision. Finding your mojo and trusting yourself with the things that got you here in the first place will be worth its weight in gold/fun. Enjoy this new phase, I bet you'll have a blast.<br /><br />Mmmm...pie.Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-58788827278230165222011-04-20T14:02:06.743-07:002011-04-20T14:02:06.743-07:00I don't know you, but as a researcher, I think...I don't know you, but as a researcher, I think you will find self-coaching to be even more rewarding that having a coach. one of the most satisfying things about running for me now that improvements are tough to come by, is coming up with my own training plan and having it result in goal time i set. I get to take complete responsibility for both the good races and the injuries/being trashed that come when i make mistakes. it's like having a hypothesis, running the experiment where the race proves or disproving the hypothesis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-42088137427423045802011-04-20T11:52:25.393-07:002011-04-20T11:52:25.393-07:00Good for you! I'm the same way. Invested mon...Good for you! I'm the same way. Invested money causes me too to put further pressure on myself. Your analytical orientation, willingness to due the due diligence, and best first-hand knowledge of your body will see you through. <br /><br />That being the case, as a social person you'll benefit motivationally by running with others who are ideally near your talent level, so if there is any way you can unofficially join with your former group - at least for long runs - that would be ideal.Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-75975353804996688932011-04-20T08:36:21.718-07:002011-04-20T08:36:21.718-07:00Hi, I'm new to your blog and so glad I found ...Hi, I'm new to your blog and so glad I found it as I can relate to some of your stories that I've been catching up on. This is my first year as a masters runner, training as my own coach. I've been coached before and by great individuals but like you commented, I'm going to learn to trust my own judgement and see what happens. I'm also going to incorporate that post 5 min stretching you discussed back in March. I look forward to following your progression and making the best of running's trials and tribulations. Cheers to marathoning!Williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733403440885455610noreply@blogger.com