Comments on: Northeast Road Runner 10K Report

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:58:42 +0000

Yeah its not really hate in the literal sense Bruce. If we hated it so much we certainly wouldnt do it. Its more of a

‘ Damn I hate 5Ks! they hurt so much! When’s the next one again ?? I need a new PR!! ‘

By: Flo

Flo — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:14:42 +0000

Well, ya know, I’m totally overstating it – race hatred comes when I’m in the midst of it and the discomfort comes, because no two ways about it, racing hard hurts!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:02:47 +0000

I cannt imagine racing and dreading it. I dont see the point. There are some races I dont want to go back to for various reasons but not a certain distance. Of course there is that saying about the marathon “your body has to forget your last marathon before you do another.” Or something like that.

By: Flo

Flo — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:11:31 +0000

Yeah, they say back in the day there used to be many more 10Ks, but it seems the public prefers the shorter (easier) distance of a 5K, so 10Ks eventually went out of favor and now there are zillions of 5Ks. Good for you and your non-hating race attitude, btw. Certainly takes the dread out of it.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:18:04 +0000

I rarely get to run a 10K. I used to run a ton of 5K’s and may again but for now concetrating on my marathon and 5K’s aint long enough to help. 10K is long enough to use like a long tempo. But there scarce here. I still havent found a race I hate.

By: Flo

Flo — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:25:59 +0000

Lara, you were right on the money with your “just have fun” advice! You are a lil smartie, aren’t you? Looking forward to a “seemingly effortless” race of my own – that’ll be some crazy race report! Probably will have something to do with drinking 6 Red Bulls or a taking hit of Speed beforehand. I believe you though, just a matter of time, hopefully.

Ugh, the Bridge. I’ll let you know when I’m ready for that as a “fun run” again, lol. In the meantime, you gots to get over here soon for some pre-Clean Air 5K running.

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:12:42 +0000

See, they all don’t have to be PR’s to have a good time or even place in your AG for that matter. Congrats to all of you!

As for the races where “it seemed effortless” etc…who are these people? – it will be you some day and you won’t be able to predict it in advance, you may have an aggressive goal or a conservative one or none at all…some days are just better than others and might or might not have anything to do with goals you’ve set for yourself.

That stupid bridge is open for running so let me know when you’re in the mood for some real urban running (the kind you really hate) and you can come run in my hood for a change.