tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215756942485897439.post6912198906850043931..comments2023-08-16T01:22:18.126-07:00Comments on Clippin' Along: 2011 Goal Updatesprotometal @ clippinalong.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00136868195365402745noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215756942485897439.post-29340737876479252222011-09-17T14:19:42.056-07:002011-09-17T14:19:42.056-07:00Thanks Josh. It makes me feel really good to know...Thanks Josh. It makes me feel really good to know that I have helped inspire at least one person a little bit. Little do you know people like you inspire me immensely. Any time I see some get off the couch and make it happen, I'm happy. Little does our society know that this stuff is not that difficult. We (as a people) were born to run and we all (almost) have it within us. Just get of the couch and move I said!! Thanks.BREAKINGPOINThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914171054021943064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215756942485897439.post-79100398444985434552011-09-17T10:09:34.488-07:002011-09-17T10:09:34.488-07:00Thank you sir.
A trail race sounds great and I&#...Thank you sir. <br /><br />A trail race sounds great and I'll keep that in mind.<br /><br />I think we are pretty close actually on the mileage thing. I do think the mileage base is important, but I see a lot of people in forums and such who put way too much stock in the number. <br /><br />Today, I wish I would have had more 10+ mile runs under my belt - it really would have helped. Now that I have learned a little bit, I generally have a purpose when I run. One run will be for distance, another more intense, another to recover, etc. I don't have the luxury of not making my runs count when I usually only get 3 in a week (I want to do 4 but it hasn't worked out in my schedule). So, I guess I meant that I'm not going to do extra miles just to work towards a number. I think they will increase gradually as I become more proficient.<br /><br />I like the mile time idea too. I did it once this year, but I was still sore from a previous run, it was hot and I just wasn't "ready" for it.<br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement! Just your blog and e-mails have helped me more than you know.protometal @ clippinalong.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136868195365402745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215756942485897439.post-43040045789153017382011-09-13T17:45:29.901-07:002011-09-13T17:45:29.901-07:00Great job on sticking with this and meeting many o...Great job on sticking with this and meeting many of your goals. I think the most important thing you said is that you are having fun. <br /><br />I recommend that you throw in a couple of trail races. I suggest the Road Ends Half Marathon in April on the Poto. If you are not up to the half they have shorter races that weekend too. It's just that you have a lot of opportunity for trail running in the OC. I would take full advantage of it. <br /><br />I do disagree with you on one thing and that is your mileage goal. You miles are your base and that's what you draw from on race day. As you race longer distances your base becomes more important. There is nothing wrong with not setting a mileage goal, but don't underestimate the importance of your foundation. <br /><br />Also, I think you should get good and warmed up soon and see how fast you can rip of a single mile. It just seems like a good number to know for future training especially if you want to improve your 5K times. <br /><br />Your last year has been impressive Josh, good job!BREAKINGPOINThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914171054021943064noreply@blogger.com