tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post5701775264463639321..comments2023-10-26T07:41:45.395-04:00Comments on RACING WITH BABES: 8 miles of mental game ...TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-29784557853409706412010-06-19T00:07:04.097-04:002010-06-19T00:07:04.097-04:00Getting up early to workout can be soooo hard. Bu...Getting up early to workout can be soooo hard. But, as much as I would love to stay under the covers, I know I'll feel much better if I get up and do my workout. And, I always do.<br /><br />I haven't run by myself in the AM in awhile, but I need to start doing it b/c both of my boys are out of school and I need to get those miles in. I love running by myself, but I could see myself feeling the same way you did too.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-36291383515406051652010-06-18T04:06:56.613-04:002010-06-18T04:06:56.613-04:00It does get easier - both the getting up and the r...It does get easier - both the getting up and the running-on-your- own-in-the-dark part. And that feeling of moral superiority over mere mortals who choose to snooze is fantastic. A good way to impress people is with a sentence that starts "When I was out this morning about 5 am on my 20k run ..."Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-29942117152500426452010-06-18T00:42:37.253-04:002010-06-18T00:42:37.253-04:00Getting up early to run is super tough! Way to go...Getting up early to run is super tough! Way to go!<br />But, it is actually the best feeling that by the time people are getting out of bed, you've already ran for miles! Ha!<br />:)Zoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08359255492290780550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-6057655729295435142010-06-17T21:09:35.361-04:002010-06-17T21:09:35.361-04:00Yay for you! Getting past the mental stuff is def...Yay for you! Getting past the mental stuff is definately the hardest part. Bring on the run - it's the getting there mentally that's hard!Amyhttp://runningaroundonempty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-8639385488688883932010-06-17T19:00:59.499-04:002010-06-17T19:00:59.499-04:00I love my 5am runs as well!! :)
Way to get out th...I love my 5am runs as well!! :)<br /><br />Way to get out there on your own, thats such a huge accomplishment to run by yourself especially at such an early time of the morning! I tried to get up this morning at 4:30am to go for a quick run by myself,, I ended up not hearing my alarm and had to go at 10am when it was sooo friggin hott outside! Running alone is definitely harder then being with others!!Madison M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00765303564149525734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-40258528138141780952010-06-17T17:26:43.588-04:002010-06-17T17:26:43.588-04:00I am a little nervous about doing my runs in the m...I am a little nervous about doing my runs in the morning, but it will be nice to have them done before the day even starts!<br /><br />Great job getting through it!ihaverunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353024020794141387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-32522155854547083302010-06-17T16:51:17.981-04:002010-06-17T16:51:17.981-04:00I can't seem to find my morning mojo, so I am ...I can't seem to find my morning mojo, so I am seriously impressed with you getting out there and getting so many miles in.<br /><br />Great job on finishing this morning.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-40309397166492867762010-06-17T15:05:22.503-04:002010-06-17T15:05:22.503-04:00Oh, and as far as motivation goes... well now see ...Oh, and as far as motivation goes... well now see that's where YOU GUYS come in!Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-9101132567716949732010-06-17T15:00:47.703-04:002010-06-17T15:00:47.703-04:00Thanks for stopping my my blog. :)
And, yes. Se...Thanks for stopping my my blog. :)<br /><br />And, yes. Seriously. Every. Last. One. SOLO. What can I say? None of my friends run. (Well, one, but she's a solid 600 miles away now.) And there aren't really any runners in this area to make friends with!Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-66310391421351405922010-06-17T14:09:21.237-04:002010-06-17T14:09:21.237-04:00Early morning runs are TOUGH. Period. It is much...Early morning runs are TOUGH. Period. It is much easier if you know that someone is waiting for you. You definitely should be proud of finishing this run! just think, now you have the rest of the day off, from running at least... now if only this same principle worked for the kids : )wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727968871500471018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-48118380148459163122010-06-17T13:59:16.908-04:002010-06-17T13:59:16.908-04:00great job!
I'm totally not a morning runner a...great job!<br /><br />I'm totally not a morning runner and am super impressed by anyone that gets out early.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-45223991883159066062010-06-17T12:48:53.784-04:002010-06-17T12:48:53.784-04:00Congrats on your new early mornign routine and for...Congrats on your new early mornign routine and for sticking it out. You may have motivated me to get up early tomorrow on my day off?! Maybe?!<br /><br />And congrats on your RLAM highlight today -- awesome! YOU ROCK!Running Diva Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206434164895428378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-37776475021956406082010-06-17T12:29:06.268-04:002010-06-17T12:29:06.268-04:00i loooove my morning runs and have actually had to...i loooove my morning runs and have actually had to really work to go to group runs here because they are all at night, which i don't like. so funny.<br /><br />way to go on pushing throughRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-12817679604836428692010-06-17T12:17:18.775-04:002010-06-17T12:17:18.775-04:00I hate when I play mental games with myself while ...I hate when I play mental games with myself while running. It just sucks. But way to go for getting it done!<br /><br />P.S. Got a new giveaway up. :-)Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602197893251593228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-70418163829349483532010-06-17T11:25:58.294-04:002010-06-17T11:25:58.294-04:00good job pushing through the mental game! those g...good job pushing through the mental game! those games are hard to win, but you got the miles in and that means you came out on top!dawn @ running the dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189689892227962182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-10590137153955855342010-06-17T11:16:47.895-04:002010-06-17T11:16:47.895-04:00pat yourself on the back for a great effort, well ...pat yourself on the back for a great effort, well done on pushing through.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194679274296669594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-43229779129663022232010-06-17T10:57:15.153-04:002010-06-17T10:57:15.153-04:00awesome job! I have been running more in the even...awesome job! I have been running more in the evenings but my Saturday runs are going to be early....it won't be easy but the payoff is worth it.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-78001937395039265742010-06-17T10:53:14.218-04:002010-06-17T10:53:14.218-04:00I am very very impressed! You might just inspire ...I am very very impressed! You might just inspire me to do this...maybe. :) <br /><br />I have a run planned for tonight when kids are at bible school and swimming lessons and I am so excited. Dear Lord I am strange.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425941890843747770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-73480024275087460732010-06-17T10:47:45.746-04:002010-06-17T10:47:45.746-04:00I hope you guys know how lucky you are to have fri...I hope you guys know how lucky you are to have friends to run with! I've been running almost a year now and have never done a single run with anyone. Except for races. I'd give ANYTHING to have some company!Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-55428619924512924512010-06-17T10:46:34.200-04:002010-06-17T10:46:34.200-04:00Great job on getting out there and toughing throug...Great job on getting out there and toughing through it!<br /><br />I remember running during the winter mornings with just my head lamp. The hardest part was getting out of bed and out the door. The best part was at the end of the run and seeing the sun come up. Ahhh. It became an addiction for me, but I'll have to wait until fall because I can't get up early enough to see the sunrise in the summer.OrangeBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108717325679994801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-47133797997701711952010-06-17T10:35:37.115-04:002010-06-17T10:35:37.115-04:00Great job running at that hour and by yourself! I...Great job running at that hour and by yourself! I am not a morning person for any activity let alone running. I did run this morning though (at 7, not 5 yikes!) because it's going to be ridiculously hot today. I did feel good when I was done though, I had to keep telling myself that. <br /><br />Keep up the good work!Holly - Run Like the Wind (or Shuffle Like an Old Lady)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07109223851738646231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-49037402113513664462010-06-17T10:32:29.055-04:002010-06-17T10:32:29.055-04:00You're awesome. I lost the 5 am fight this mor...You're awesome. I lost the 5 am fight this morning and sleep prevailed. Temps around here are generally around 100 degrees all summer so I am going to have to start facing that mental challenge head on. Thanks for the mental game post.Tortuga_Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129251953175800508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-84309108105805457782010-06-17T10:31:54.747-04:002010-06-17T10:31:54.747-04:00Nice job TMB! I really love company when I'm r...Nice job TMB! I really love company when I'm running so I know the whole mental game pretty well. I'm actually toying with the idea of getting out of bed at 5 a.m. to get my runs in (my evenings are crazy)...it's just so hard! Major kudos to you!jamie@sweatyhugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994797032494026545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-25268367744826316472010-06-17T10:27:20.129-04:002010-06-17T10:27:20.129-04:00Yup....I think it's these mentally draining ru...Yup....I think it's these mentally draining runs, where every fiber is telling you to stopstopSTOP that helps keep us going on other runs. I think. <br />Great job on sticking with it though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-77760624263475985222010-06-17T10:20:28.648-04:002010-06-17T10:20:28.648-04:00I do a mix of solo and group runs each week. I thi...I do a mix of solo and group runs each week. I think the solo runs teach you a lot and can be quite helpful in races, where you and your pals may not always be together. <br /><br />BTW--we're on the same wavelength. I posted all about mental games today too.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.com