Comments on 26.2 Quest: The Long Run - Marathon Training

Tim, I just would like to say that I am enjoying r...

2011-02-02T15:56:28.303-05:00

Tim, I just would like to say that I am enjoying reading your journey. Losing 90 pounds is beyond inspirational and you are also a good writer. I consider this to be a journal of empowerment :-)

Great post. I was going to write something similar...

2010-01-16T06:43:30.779-05:00

Great post. I was going to write something similar. Will check this blog more often I think.

What a good run if you had a choice at 12 miles to...

2009-08-28T13:10:59.850-04:00

What a good run if you had a choice at 12 miles to walk in your front door or continue for two more and you chose to keep on running! You must have an iron stomach, I could never run with a freshly fed tummy. Keep up the good training!

Tim well done. 14+ miles is a great run and you w...

2009-08-28T04:47:50.104-04:00

Tim well done.
14+ miles is a great run and you were right with your pace.
At this stage its about time on your feet.
Getting the body used to the road for 2 hours plus is a big milestone.
Well done and keep it up.

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. I...

2009-08-25T19:37:41.470-04:00

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts.

I am overwhelmed with all the response and I appreciate every comment!

This coming Sunday is my first 16 miler so stay tuned :)

I really enjoyed this entry. It reflected some rec...

2009-08-24T20:44:08.306-04:00

I really enjoyed this entry. It reflected some recent runs I've had in the heat and humidity that I had to give up on and was being a little hard on myself but followed it up with a good run that built the confidence back up again. Good luck with your training and I'll definitely keep up with your blog. I recently started my own blog chronicling my training for my first half marathon and how my relationship with God is an important element in my running. If you'd like to check it out, it's http://roadtowrightpatt.blogspot.com. Looking forward to reading more on your training. Take care and God bless.

nice job on the long run! I live in GA as well so...

2009-08-24T13:57:15.643-04:00

nice job on the long run! I live in GA as well so I can sympathize on the brutal heat/humidity. I haven't heard much about the chickamauga marathon, so I'm interested to keep up with how it goes for you!

Well done! It's always exciting entering new d...

2009-08-23T17:29:49.481-04:00

Well done! It's always exciting entering new distance territory. I can't wait to follow you on your journey! --Alex (aka run350)

Congratulations! Awesome job on your longest run ...

2009-08-23T07:43:52.032-04:00

Congratulations! Awesome job on your longest run ever! Funnyrunner sent me over to your site. You are both really inspiring me to get back into racing! Maybe I'll check out the local upcoming races and start training for one!

congrats on the mileage pr! i often get the whole ...

2009-08-22T19:59:50.698-04:00

congrats on the mileage pr! i often get the whole planning/scheduling details wayyy off so i can sympathize. at least you still had time to get ready and make it to church on time! i hope you made sure to stretch and hydrate throughout the day since you had to rush off. sometimes i have to rush right after a run but i try not to do it too much.

now, just because you went on vacation does not mean you can just lay around! :)

I just discovered your blog. And, as the guy that...

2009-08-22T18:19:13.599-04:00

I just discovered your blog. And, as the guy that was training last year for Chickamauga to be my first marathon, I have this to offer.

Do not do your longest run ever and then skimp on the cool down, stretching, and recovery. I lost 6 weeks of training due to injury after a 16 miler, all because I was rushing around to get to work after.

Actually, that injury, along with a new business, has temporarily disabled my running mojo.

That said, I look forward to the new read.

Fabulous! Way to Go!! The distance milestones in...

2009-08-22T17:20:09.815-04:00

Fabulous! Way to Go!!

The distance milestones in training for a marathon were so exhilarating for me, too.

Funny to think that by marathon day, you will think, "14 miles, that's easy...that's just a training run"

Great effort! It's great to break those perso...

2009-08-22T13:55:48.883-04:00

Great effort! It's great to break those personal distance records!

Good job, Tim. Funnyrunner sent me over. She als...

2009-08-22T13:51:30.018-04:00

Good job, Tim. Funnyrunner sent me over. She also made a comment on her blog about how much of a difference it makes whether or not you eat right. It is so true!

Keep it up!

Hey, Tim! I've tried to drum up more support ...

2009-08-22T11:51:12.526-04:00

Hey, Tim! I've tried to drum up more support for you over at my blog. Come check it out:

LLOL

Nice job on your 14.2. You handled it very well wi...

2009-08-22T10:51:30.619-04:00

Nice job on your 14.2. You handled it very well with your pacing and all. I think it's quite an accomplishment in 97% humidity? Yee gads! I'm sure glad I live in SoCal where we don't get humidity like that. I can't even imagine running in that. You did fantastic.

Even though this is your "longest run ever" you will have a lot of those coming up now. Trust me, you can do them. I've been there before, and was frankly intimidated by it, but got through, and you will too. :)

WAHOOOO!!!! Can you hear me from Maryland? WAY T...

2009-08-22T10:35:40.076-04:00

WAHOOOO!!!! Can you hear me from Maryland? WAY TO GO!!! It's such a great feeling knowing you've just run farther than you've ever run before!!! This is my favorite post from you; you describe the emotions of training for the first marathon perfectly! You had me laughing out loud about finding a radio station on a Sunday morning. Didn't all of the religious stuff inspire you? lol. I used to get up at 4 am to get 20-milers in before church.. then the kids got older and sports usurped church time. oops.

You are EXACTLY right to take it slowly and listen to your body. You are a prime target for injury since you're in uncharted territory, so take it SLOWLY, and remember that running in the heat and humidity makes it almost double as hard for your body, so give yourelf a break there.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I will spread the word.

Thanks for sharing this with us, it's nice to ...

2009-08-22T10:19:26.679-04:00

Thanks for sharing this with us, it's nice to rad about a person who does have to cut things short and isn't used to running for hours on end. AKA you're human! I just did my 15 miles two weeks ago and it was the longest run so I get how it's crazy to try and think of running that far in your mind but then to finish and know you did it psychically is almost an indescribable feeling. Which marathon are you looking at?

WTG on your longest run ever! You just needed that...

2009-08-22T08:50:34.814-04:00

WTG on your longest run ever! You just needed that previous blow-up at 6 miles to remind yourself what LSD is! I too plan for a 10 min mile pace for LRs, go out slow, then try to have something left for the last couple of miles. Very funny about Sunday a.m. radio. So true!! Great job getting it done and making church too. Very impressive!

Yay for your longest run evah! 14-16 is about all...

2009-08-22T08:43:36.471-04:00

Yay for your longest run evah! 14-16 is about all I can take without having the devil on my shoulder saying...that's enough, you're good, you can go home. And the .2 totally counts!

Fantastic! You had me excited from the "get-g...

2009-08-22T07:57:59.665-04:00

Fantastic! You had me excited from the "get-go". I was cheering you on, even though you had already completed the run - a week earlier! I was sitting on the edge of my chair, reading!

Now that is what I call communication!

Your life and your words are a message of hope to me, and remind me of the apostle Paul, who treasured his message of hope - bearing the good news of Jesus!

To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. (1 Cor. 9:22-25 ESV)