tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post4430565729994709069..comments2023-12-20T08:31:42.572-06:00Comments on How I complicated my life today: Four weeks to go and a mini-taper weekGraciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-54656882399492795452019-03-19T15:15:51.742-05:002019-03-19T15:15:51.742-05:00It's a tough call to make re: longer vs. short...It's a tough call to make re: longer vs. shorter cycles. I think you could maybe strike a balance of not doing such high mileage until like 6 weeks out and just be in the upper 50's until that point. And then at the six week point, ramp it up into the high 60s, low 70s. Could you maybe talk with your coach about some general principles of how you would adapt the plan, without asking him to prescribe a day-by-day schedule? In any event, I think you can break 40 in the 10K. I am excited for you.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-84973998798775329832019-03-19T00:31:27.952-05:002019-03-19T00:31:27.952-05:00Ha, I don't know about helpful tips, but I hav...Ha, I don't know about helpful tips, but I have run a lot of 10Ks. For me my best ones time-wise have always felt "I want to die, there's no way I can do that again" by the halfway point so when I'm in good shape I have to force myself to go out much, much faster than I really want to and just trust. But that's just me.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781340220581385624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-39189824258158417002019-03-18T08:31:29.847-05:002019-03-18T08:31:29.847-05:00Bummer about being injured again. Ugh. But hopeful...Bummer about being injured again. Ugh. But hopefully you will be healed by the time Boston rolls around. <br /><br />Have you gotten anymore info since the ultrasound showed that mass? You may have addressed this on social media but I'm off FB/IG for Lent! I've been thinking of you! I'm glad the iron supplements are helping!! <br /><br />Good luck on the 10k! Hopefully you can get past that mental block of thinking you aren't good at that distance!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-37680511118761491702019-03-18T06:25:48.787-05:002019-03-18T06:25:48.787-05:00Regarding the iron, it is incredible to me the dif...Regarding the iron, it is incredible to me the difference it makes! I started working with a nutritionist and she had me have my blood tested. Based on those results she had me start an iron supplement. Initially I took 2 a day now I'm down to 1. It has made a significant difference in how I feel and my hair isn't falling out as much, which is an unexpected benefit. I think your previous challenges with the 10K are frustrating but I think with everything you have been doing you are going to rock this coming race and do exceptionally well!!!Charbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023222309412936172noreply@blogger.com