tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post3240921261762423791..comments2023-09-11T10:08:11.530-05:00Comments on Serious Case of the Runs: The Sophomore SlumpPaigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-59627040163883007922012-02-07T09:30:01.987-06:002012-02-07T09:30:01.987-06:00@Leslie, I've heard about this Banff bacon; so...@Leslie, I've heard about this Banff bacon; sounds amazing! :) Banff is definitely on the short list!<br /><br />@Eric, great to hear from you! I've done lots of tank refilling of late...mostly with dark chocolate and gelato :)...and it has felt great! Thanks for the words :)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-34857469027706244452012-02-07T09:13:34.395-06:002012-02-07T09:13:34.395-06:00I'm catching up on my blog reading, so I might...I'm catching up on my blog reading, so I might be a little late on this post. You might already be out of the slump. I think a person (runner) need time off to refill the tanks. So I think a little down time and maybe some other activities is what you need. I wouldnt worry too much about it, as I have a feeling you will be mowing them down soon on the ultra course.Eric Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205765212598227329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-84315213372440985532012-02-03T22:43:26.330-06:002012-02-03T22:43:26.330-06:00Geeez, there's a simple solution for the runni...Geeez, there's a simple solution for the running blues! COME TO BANFF!! :)<br />It's all sunshine, lollipops and bacon.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-23945227158381151872012-01-31T11:10:32.467-06:002012-01-31T11:10:32.467-06:00Thanks @Scott :) I like the sound of that!Thanks @Scott :) I like the sound of that!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-87054810998096623882012-01-31T11:07:40.303-06:002012-01-31T11:07:40.303-06:00A little couch time is always good - enjoy it! The...A little couch time is always good - enjoy it! Then jump back in with no watch, no goals, and a few weeks of fun running so you can remember how joyful it can be. You'll be back pushing yourself in no time.<br /><br />Happy 2012!<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-53002221173230636762012-01-31T09:33:32.902-06:002012-01-31T09:33:32.902-06:00@Gretchen, @Dax and @Meghan...Thanks :)
@Gretchn,...@Gretchen, @Dax and @Meghan...Thanks :)<br /><br />@Gretchn, we will battle this slump together! In the meantime there's quite a bit of ice cream in the freezer that needs eating, and I hear it is GREAT mojo recovery food :-)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-14673807747998751302012-01-30T19:58:13.764-06:002012-01-30T19:58:13.764-06:00Aw, I'm so glad to read that you're taking...Aw, I'm so glad to read that you're taking this in stride. I say it's the perfect time of year to relax the bod and mind. Methinks your 2012 will be even better for it. <br /><br />Personally, I feel so joyful about all the training I'm doing right now, but I know I'll also embrace some downtime, too, come mid-April when my goal race is all over.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what's up your sleeves for 2012.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-88905539687722092792012-01-30T19:29:14.315-06:002012-01-30T19:29:14.315-06:00That's a bummer. Burnout sucks and everyone se...That's a bummer. Burnout sucks and everyone seems to have a cure, but it's different for everyone and what worked last time may not work this time. You'll get it back though. No doubt.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-91245421311224346932012-01-30T19:27:18.686-06:002012-01-30T19:27:18.686-06:00Oh wow, you and I are in EXACTLY the same place, P...Oh wow, you and I are in EXACTLY the same place, Paige! I had such a sweet year in 2011, I don't really feel like I can live up to it in 2012. When I should be building my miles, I am just not feeling like running them. blech!<br /><br />After a total of 15 crappy, un-fun miles last week, I met a great friend for a 24 miler on Sunday. We spent at least one hour of our 5 hour run doubled over in laughter. God it was good, and so desperately needed. And somehow we ran fast without even trying! Those are the kind of miles I need more of.<br /><br />I don't really feel like I'm out of my own slump quite yet, but you are right that there is still plenty of time to prepare for upcoming races. I think it's also important to remember that we don't always have to compare ourselves to past performances. It's hard not to, but there are many other fulfilling aspects of running than just PRs. I think Zane Grey will definitely get you some of that sense of badass accomplishment without the speed. ;)<br /><br />Anyway, don't put too much pressure on yourself. (A little maybe, you know, but not TOO much. ;)) It's supposed to be fun!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.com