tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post5516532851316460641..comments2023-06-13T10:03:10.738-04:00Comments on The Shoes Run 50: 3 reasons I'm choosing strength trainingHeather [is probably running]http://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-87660906966151209752015-11-05T18:18:40.438-05:002015-11-05T18:18:40.438-05:00I'm so glad that I am not alone in with my str...I'm so glad that I am not alone in with my strength training struggles. I'm always like, "It's too close to a race so I can't start something new." or "I just finished a race, it's time for a break."Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-68268083462869286542015-11-05T17:08:39.324-05:002015-11-05T17:08:39.324-05:00I need to work on strength training too! It's ...I need to work on strength training too! It's such a struggle for me :( I think I'm going through post-marathon blues (which are kind of like the pre-marathon blues I had that prevented me from strength training then also)This is my faster!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03174649161319763986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-52349016379572785982015-11-05T16:13:34.308-05:002015-11-05T16:13:34.308-05:00Oh, it's not you, it's blogspot. It has be...Oh, it's not you, it's blogspot. It has been giving me so many problems lately. <br /><br />I'm the exact same way. I hoping that by putting it on the blog I'll it least feel somewhat obligated to try to follow through. I need my readers to keep me accountable. Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-42268594725174054902015-11-05T16:10:16.296-05:002015-11-05T16:10:16.296-05:00Exactly. I KNOW it is good for me...but the motiva...Exactly. I KNOW it is good for me...but the motivation is just not there. I have to convince myself that it is a vital part of running to make myself get it done.Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-71225207389641411132015-11-05T16:09:19.138-05:002015-11-05T16:09:19.138-05:00That was me last night. I got stuck late at work a...That was me last night. I got stuck late at work and when I got home I was like "well I'd go for a run if I had a race to worry about, but no harm will come from skipping yoga tonight." And then I got comfortable on the couch and that was that. I'm really hoping that the rest of the plan goes better. <br /><br />I agree that genetics probably play a huge role in recovery. I definitely don't think that after one quick 90 day program, I will suddenly be able to zip out for a run the day after a hard race. I am hoping to at least reduce some of the post-race ouch though. Like maybe if my core is stronger, my form will hold together a bit better, and then the amount of sore the next day will be more manageable. Fingers crossed that this plays out in this manner.Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-61149106936358493112015-11-05T14:11:46.468-05:002015-11-05T14:11:46.468-05:00Sorry this is Charissa (charissarunning.com). I...Sorry this is Charissa (charissarunning.com). I'm apparently not compatible with blogspot yet :/Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774135069327814681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-37487634080124335622015-11-05T14:11:01.445-05:002015-11-05T14:11:01.445-05:00This is really interesting - I'm excited to he...This is really interesting - I'm excited to hear how this goes. I struggle with strength too because it's definitely not my favorite part of training. I can't motivate myself to do these types of workouts, but I know I need more of it too. Good luck to you! If you have any great strength workout recommendations, I'd love to hear about them! :)<br /><br />Oh also...I know I've gone in and out of peaking through your posts. I can't seem to follow you via email which is why you don't hear from me much. I'm trying to figure out a way to get notifications (other than Bloglovin - cuz I don't use that). Just wanted to let you know I'm trying my best to keep in your loop!Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774135069327814681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-68941335034064467282015-11-05T10:50:44.701-05:002015-11-05T10:50:44.701-05:00I prefer running and riding over strength training...I prefer running and riding over strength training. I do ST because I know it's good for me - that makes it easier to swallow!Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-36236202246319711512015-11-05T09:52:23.322-05:002015-11-05T09:52:23.322-05:00Good luck! I admire your ability to take this on. ...Good luck! I admire your ability to take this on. I tried to follow a generalized overall-fitness based "plan" this summer/fall and I failed. As much as I hate to admit it, I'm just not good at sticking with something that doesn't have an incentive structure (i.e. a race) built in, and if I'm going to work out I always think "yeah I COULD do that spin class, but why don't I just run?" It was a mistake for me to assume that the same level of motivation would be there, even though I knew non-running fitness was valuable. I've definitely been doing a lot of the "bare minimum" lately and that's okay - my race times show that my fitness is actually holding up pretty well considering how much less I train these days. I realize now that I just really needed a break - not just from the physical aspects of hard training but also from the rigorous structure of following a plan all the time.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I think a lot of race recovery/resiliency is also genetic. Just like other aspects of running - speed, form, endurance - natural ability plays a big role in resiliency. Do you really think all the people who recover from races better than you are more fit than you? I bounce back quite well from races, but I don't do anything different than anyone else, I'm just blessed with a good deal of natural resiliency. I'm certainly not in better shape than you! I'm sure improving your strength will absolutely help your recovery, but in addition you might just have to accept that you need to emphasize post-race recovery more than other athletes - and through no fault of your own. Just some food for thought, not to discourage you from trying this!!! :)Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728566362857791633noreply@blogger.com