Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Fair Food and a long run.

I love fair food but I don't know what a norsk...

2011-08-16T17:42:21.378-06:00

I love fair food but I don't know what a norskie or two vikings on a stick are. I usually crash after long runs and don't do them right after a race.

ooo gosh. no long runs for me post races. i actual...

2011-08-16T05:30:21.646-06:00

ooo gosh. no long runs for me post races. i actually never run two days in a row. my body won't have it. i am soo tired after long runs its amazing that you were able to keep going!

I usually don't do anything the day after a ra...

2011-08-15T21:05:57.012-06:00

I usually don't do anything the day after a race....it's a good excuse to sleep in.

And that picture is AMAZING!

I've turned a race into a long run by adding a...

2011-08-15T17:13:30.074-06:00

I've turned a race into a long run by adding a mile or two before as a 'warm-up' and then more miles on after, when I've been in that situation. But it doesn't always work out. Sounds like it might have been better to take it a little easy on your run, but live and learn! You made it through!

Okay, I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't know what norskies and vikings on a stick are. You have to tell us!

Even if it was a slower run, good job getting the ...

2011-08-15T15:49:03.436-06:00

Even if it was a slower run, good job getting the miles in! I totally base my race recovery on how I feel - not all races are created equal. Sounds like you guys had fun at the fair!

Wow, 13 miles after a 10K, no wonder legs were tir...

2011-08-15T15:43:10.838-06:00

Wow, 13 miles after a 10K, no wonder legs were tired. I run without a watch when I want to run easy (and not feel bad about the pace). It works. We need easy running. And yes, kids don't seem to need nearly as much sleep as we do...

I would have done it just like you did... raced on...

2011-08-15T15:35:02.504-06:00

I would have done it just like you did... raced one day and then the next, get the miles in, even if they are slow! And yum... fair food is the best splurge!

what the heck are norskies and vikings? the sunris...

2011-08-15T15:29:16.875-06:00

what the heck are norskies and vikings? the sunrise is very beautiful. if i'm not doing my goal race then i get back into workouts usually the next day. sometimes this makes my legs take quite awhile to recover, but i think in the larger picture it is beneficial.

I always rest after a race. :) I tend to push myse...

2011-08-15T11:14:54.769-06:00

I always rest after a race. :) I tend to push myself a little harder during a race, so I give myself some slack afterwards.

I attempted a long run after a 10k two weeks ago a...

2011-08-15T10:59:06.980-06:00

I attempted a long run after a 10k two weeks ago and failed. I made it through 10 but was trying for 14. I'll think more about cutting myself some slack in the future.

You are a machine lady! :) I might not attempt 13...

2011-08-15T10:27:34.567-06:00

You are a machine lady! :)

I might not attempt 13+ miles after a really hard 6, but I'd definitely continue the working out. After my half yesterday, I plan to do 90 minutes hot yoga today to get the blood flowing through the muscles again. I like doing something active after a hard run because I end up feeling much better.

Wow back to back hard workouts! That is awesome a...

2011-08-15T10:13:38.073-06:00

Wow back to back hard workouts! That is awesome and can only make you stronger.

Love the fair!!

I am having the same problem with my camera! OK.....

2011-08-15T09:05:52.069-06:00

I am having the same problem with my camera!

OK...I am still pretty inexperienced with the race/long run thing. I think it would be brutal to actually race a half marathon and finish a 20 miler for a marathon in the same day!
You did something very hard with the race/LR, IMO!

I consider a long run a "quality" day and wouldn't do it the day after a race (use the day for rest or recovery run)- but would try to combine the two with a warm-up, short race- long cool down to get in the long run.

Sometimes fair food sounds great...:) Other times, not-so-much!

OOO I'd totally cut myself some slack but mayb...

2011-08-15T08:59:36.717-06:00

OOO I'd totally cut myself some slack but maybe I do that too often...

That picture is beauttiiffulll. If it's a sho...

2011-08-15T08:03:54.253-06:00

That picture is beauttiiffulll. If it's a short race, I could do a semi long run, although I think my idea of a long run (maybe like 8 miles) is not everyone else's :).

I did the reverse last weekend, long run then race...

2011-08-15T07:16:25.394-06:00

I did the reverse last weekend, long run then race. I'm not going to lie, it took a lot out of me. Compression and icing worked wonders though!

This is the first time I ever even ran a week afte...

2011-08-15T06:58:04.181-06:00

This is the first time I ever even ran a week after a race. Usually I take 2 weeks off..

I almost always take the day off after a race, so ...

2011-08-15T06:49:34.682-06:00

I almost always take the day off after a race, so you're a tough one for doing 13 the day after!

I love fair food so much. :)

I usually cut myself some slack by taking the day ...

2011-08-15T05:26:50.689-06:00

I usually cut myself some slack by taking the day off. Haha! If I feel really compelled to run, then I make it a short run.

Hope you have a great day!