tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post4210430512044535873..comments2024-03-27T11:09:56.758-04:00Comments on The Birchwood Pie Project: Weekly Sweats: ResetBirchwood Piehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-70989474418549338102020-11-24T14:46:26.017-05:002020-11-24T14:46:26.017-05:00It's annoying when the weather screws up your ...It's annoying when the weather screws up your plans. And I agree that it needs to be fun. My theory is that because you have been so consistent over the past 9 months, you will run a faster 5K than you expect. Even though you haven't been doing as many of the 5K-specific workouts, there is so much to be said for general consistency improving your baseline speed.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-87663007450741431642020-11-18T18:32:41.722-05:002020-11-18T18:32:41.722-05:00Agree. I think that Run Coach is kind of a no-ris...Agree. I think that Run Coach is kind of a no-risk baby step toward working with a coach in the future.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-21607992114149975752020-11-18T18:32:02.060-05:002020-11-18T18:32:02.060-05:00Amen...the #1 and only rule of running is to have ...Amen...the #1 and only rule of running is to have fun.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-67506379898497027392020-11-18T18:31:30.361-05:002020-11-18T18:31:30.361-05:00Thanks Jenn!Thanks Jenn!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-79796939889071319872020-11-17T19:09:04.277-05:002020-11-17T19:09:04.277-05:00When running stops being fun that is always a sign...When running stops being fun that is always a signal to me that it's time to back off a little. I've worked with a running coach on several occasions and have always enjoyed the experience. I look forward to hearing what you think of Run Coach as you use it more.<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-41154144390691381252020-11-17T07:34:39.334-05:002020-11-17T07:34:39.334-05:00I have a coach and am enjoying my workouts with hi...I have a coach and am enjoying my workouts with him. What I am worried about is if the weather will affect any of my runs. Well, more like how will I feel about running in the cold weather. Not really looking forward to it at all.<br /><br />I know Garmin has a few running plans. Check them out! It's been a rough year. And I agree, if it isn't then, then why do it at all?Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-75636585544132302422020-11-16T20:59:16.310-05:002020-11-16T20:59:16.310-05:00In these situations, listening to your body is so ...In these situations, listening to your body is so important. I think taking some time will be a wise choice for you and you'll be able to resume planned workouts as normal!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-75806664511456624292020-11-16T20:21:50.616-05:002020-11-16T20:21:50.616-05:00I'll keep you posted!I'll keep you posted!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-21694488488447212362020-11-16T20:21:36.579-05:002020-11-16T20:21:36.579-05:00It's a nice tool to have in the toolbox so far...It's a nice tool to have in the toolbox so far. My body is also probably still dealing with the Too Many Half Marathons thing.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-5177981977239713022020-11-16T20:20:03.822-05:002020-11-16T20:20:03.822-05:00Exactly, it's almost like the gains from runni...Exactly, it's almost like the gains from running come from the days that we don't run.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-463346232534016782020-11-16T20:19:32.466-05:002020-11-16T20:19:32.466-05:00Short is sweet!Short is sweet!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-64052959190658206242020-11-16T20:19:16.233-05:002020-11-16T20:19:16.233-05:00That's what's holding me back from working...That's what's holding me back from working with a "real" coach, although I admit it doesn't make a lot of sense since I almost never miss workouts or have to cut them short. I think it's just me doing what I want to do.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-9342030836951702322020-11-16T20:18:14.687-05:002020-11-16T20:18:14.687-05:00Correct! It's like "someone else figure ...Correct! It's like "someone else figure this out".Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-88698803821870024292020-11-16T20:17:18.853-05:002020-11-16T20:17:18.853-05:00Something about the website isn't intuitive fo...Something about the website isn't intuitive for me...not sure if it's the website or me. But so far I like the workouts and the new ideas so we'll see where this goes.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-63033587616635923872020-11-16T20:12:05.938-05:002020-11-16T20:12:05.938-05:00It is so unfair that that you can't run right ...It is so unfair that that you can't run right now (necessary but unfair). I'd like to try a "real" coach sometime, using the website is a (free) baby step in that direction.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-27481394579669966772020-11-16T20:09:07.872-05:002020-11-16T20:09:07.872-05:00Pain free is always the #1 goal of running!Pain free is always the #1 goal of running!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-63606324189972231882020-11-16T20:08:43.498-05:002020-11-16T20:08:43.498-05:00Thanks Lisa!Thanks Lisa!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-45146334735836835162020-11-16T20:08:27.338-05:002020-11-16T20:08:27.338-05:00Amen, WE GET TO DO THISAmen, WE GET TO DO THISBirchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-49563824679508113772020-11-15T17:56:20.273-05:002020-11-15T17:56:20.273-05:00I’m all over short runs. Wendy may be on to someth...I’m all over short runs. Wendy may be on to something with your body needing a break. I like the Peloton running workouts because they lead you through intervals, but they are not part of a coherent plan. Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-76213265210405817622020-11-15T16:13:39.253-05:002020-11-15T16:13:39.253-05:00I've never used RunCoach or any coach.
I feel...I've never used RunCoach or any coach.<br /><br />I feel like I just don't have the time to commit to workouts and it would be a waste.<br /><br />So I have to satisfied to sub-par results. I try to stay positive about my running. Some days it is very hard.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-5432671689045776942020-11-15T15:47:29.036-05:002020-11-15T15:47:29.036-05:00You're smart to listen to your body - it will ...You're smart to listen to your body - it will pay off!<br /><br />I used a run coach when I trained for my marathons but I don't currently have one now. What I loved about having a run coach was that it took the guess work out of my workouts, which was a huge plus!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-4490767552826317682020-11-15T15:35:59.054-05:002020-11-15T15:35:59.054-05:00Glad your runlationship is trending in the right d...Glad your runlationship is trending in the right direction. 2020 is hard and we need to roll with it.<br />One of the races I did used RunCoach but I never did anything with it<br />(My computer crashed, so apologies if you get this twice)TravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-62230763453071616972020-11-15T15:21:21.017-05:002020-11-15T15:21:21.017-05:00You are so wise to listen to your body and I love ...You are so wise to listen to your body and I love your sentiment that if running is no longer fun, its time to back off and regroup. Just remember that the gains we make from hard workouts happen on our rest days.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-66526073538898154342020-11-15T14:26:20.907-05:002020-11-15T14:26:20.907-05:00I've never heard of Run Coach, but sounds like...I've never heard of Run Coach, but sounds like a good option. This time of year can be challenging, and there are a lot of other stressors out there right now too. Totally okay to be kind to yourself if you need a little break or a back-off!The Right Fitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857034740608689935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862780880843779940.post-31827426573071563732020-11-15T14:22:05.290-05:002020-11-15T14:22:05.290-05:00Sounds like you may have had a touch of burnout, s...Sounds like you may have had a touch of burnout, so very wise to ease up on the running. When I registered for the Air Force Marathon, we got a free RunCoach program...but the marathon got deferred before I ever tapped into the program. I'll be curious to hear more about your experience with it.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com