tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post2391023668317879383..comments2024-02-01T03:43:38.115-06:00Comments on 50 after 40: Injury v. PerformanceJim ... 50after40http://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-21265267899930448182011-03-24T21:08:01.247-05:002011-03-24T21:08:01.247-05:00I would like a magic ball that would say, "Ok...I would like a magic ball that would say, "Okay, Andrea, take a few days off now because you are about to get injured." I never know and all of a sudden- bam! It's too late, the injury is there.<br /><br />I now train one less day a week, knock on wood that will do it.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-62023475498275811252011-03-24T20:01:42.799-05:002011-03-24T20:01:42.799-05:00I agree with Tri-James.I agree with Tri-James.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-50415628383750047752011-03-24T18:57:19.152-05:002011-03-24T18:57:19.152-05:00Everyone is different. I'd think it's saf...Everyone is different. I'd think it's safe to say that you train more than enough. You're times are probably in the top 10% of all recreational runners and that's fast! As I go through my training, I'm finding that while I love setting PR's*who doesn't), I think that the way I'm starting to measure my success is more about how I feel when the event is over. If I finish strong, meaning feeling decent(and healthy), I'm happy about that. Why risk injury over a little faster time(like I almost did this past week)? Of course, this is coming from a guy that is much slower than you and many others out there. If I were to run Boston, which I think is very fast runners, I'd be happy I could go that fast without injury.Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03340721120260257973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-52911134593839971592011-03-24T12:18:55.074-05:002011-03-24T12:18:55.074-05:00Not sure why I didn't see this before- but my ...Not sure why I didn't see this before- but my husband and I are running Fargo as well! We should eet up at the expo for a blogger-friend pic!<br />Let me know when you figure out the perfect formula... you'll be a rich man when that happens! All I know is that you seem to be doing well. Listen to your body. :)Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545637547940301583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-76667574612590426892011-03-24T11:29:41.269-05:002011-03-24T11:29:41.269-05:00Great post! I totally agree with everything here,...Great post! I totally agree with everything here, and people's comments. I'm with Christi - let me know when you figure out the formula! As someone who is dealing with slight injuries right now, it really sucks to even have to think about an injury - all you want to do is be healthy and run. <br /><br />Personally I think you could set a PR at Boston if you wanted to, but I realize that you have another marathon 2 weeks later at Oklahoma City. But you are in amazing shape right now.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-29975927479380872352011-03-24T11:05:34.613-05:002011-03-24T11:05:34.613-05:00Isnt it about taper time? At least some relief and...Isnt it about taper time? At least some relief and rest is coming for the legs.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-22116603741903403202011-03-24T10:23:47.582-05:002011-03-24T10:23:47.582-05:00Just be careful with that fine line. It is hard to...Just be careful with that fine line. It is hard to know when to pull back a little until it is to late. Boston here you come. Just wanted to let you know I posted on your sticker today. BE GREAT TODAY.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851378037307779670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-10997325169911632742011-03-24T09:56:22.799-05:002011-03-24T09:56:22.799-05:00Better standing at the start line with doubts than...Better standing at the start line with doubts than no standing at all. As long as you are recovering from your sessions and seeing improvement, I would be happy. Remember, if it hurts on both sides it is training soreness – one side injury soreness.<br /><br />I cannot wait to meet you in Boston! What pace are you planning on running?Tri-Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164926140098806417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-7806223841479088052011-03-24T09:11:37.882-05:002011-03-24T09:11:37.882-05:00Seriously - you are amazing - back to back maratho...Seriously - you are amazing - back to back marathons... I could barely run one much less 2 in 48 hoursAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643498046122286728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-11287095141673382712011-03-24T08:56:36.904-05:002011-03-24T08:56:36.904-05:00I gotta say, Jim, I can't exactly relate to th...I gotta say, Jim, I can't exactly relate to this level of dedication!! I'm still a relative novice to running, and can't seem to pull the trigger on signing up for any actual races. What you've done so far this year is amazing, and I can't believe you're going to be running two marathons back-to-back (something my little novice runner brain cannot comprehend). But, reading about all you do and what you're working towards is inspiring and makes me want to go farther and faster! Keep up the good work and take care of yourself!Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15745215384894231968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-40481529722628614402011-03-24T08:46:41.137-05:002011-03-24T08:46:41.137-05:00there's such a fine line between the two and t...there's such a fine line between the two and that line changes with age as if you didn't know.<br />So excited for you these last weeks pre-Boston! The hay is in the barn!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-90882563803465194452011-03-24T08:42:17.704-05:002011-03-24T08:42:17.704-05:00Good post. I've found it to be a fine line bet...Good post. I've found it to be a fine line between training hard & overtraining. Program design, rest day, getting enough sleep & calories are all factors too. Sounds like you are doing a great job! Keep on, keeping on!runnergirl traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145836112532922962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-8520778834304953322011-03-24T08:12:52.107-05:002011-03-24T08:12:52.107-05:00There have been studies that show that increasing ...There have been studies that show that increasing mileage past a certain point results in few performance gains but ups the chance of injury. That point is different for each person, so you just have to experiment.KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-87176895038264820322011-03-24T07:48:08.594-05:002011-03-24T07:48:08.594-05:00When you figure out that formula, you will be rich...When you figure out that formula, you will be rich!<br /><br />I read once that every body has a "breaking" point, ie: a mileage point that they can't really cross. Figuring it out is a fine science, for sure.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-61934872830021645482011-03-24T07:45:27.617-05:002011-03-24T07:45:27.617-05:00Let me know when you figure this formula out becau...Let me know when you figure this formula out because I really could use it!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335001280807576664noreply@blogger.com