I have been very pleased with the amount of people who run here in my new town. I keep hearing or meeting of new people who have run a half/full or just interested in running. Any who, Through Face Book, I met a gal here in my town who is training for an April marathon and invited me to run long with her and her friend on Saturday. Wahoo. I guess I am kind of nervous. What if I slow them down. What if they are to slow. Will they GU when I am ready? Where do they run? This small town is hard to log a distance run. Even though I have a million things running through my head, I am super excited to run with someone.
I have been struggling big time with my long runs. Remember in one of my previous posts I mentioned needing to lose weight? Well, I have lost 15 lbs.... because I have cut my calories and making sure I burn enough calories each day. Well, I think my long runs are suffering from this. Have you ever trained for a marathon while trying to lose weight? If so... advice would be great.
Oh ya, my super awesome hubby, gave me a body bug for Christmas. I love being able to see just how many calories I have burned in the day. Wahoo!
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running partners are the best!! HAVE FUN!
It really is hard to balance trying to cut calories and have energy for long runs. I'd say just on the days you run long, eat more calories...good calories obviously. :) Protein, fruits/veggies, whole grains? And if you're a morning runner, then maybe up your calories the day before your long runs?
I don't know what I'd do w/o my running partners! They are the best, especially for those long marathon miles! Enjoy your "first time!"
You will love running with some ladies. Time flies and you will be amazed the friendships that are formed. As far as pace and all..I bet you guys will be able to adapt and find something that works for everyone as long run pace usually is "conversation" pace. Goodluck!
WAY TO GO on the 15 lbs!! You are awesome!
I have really never run with a partner either. I was part of Locomotion for a few months before we moved to Hawaii, but that is it. I understand the nervousness, but you will love it!
What spring marathon are you doing?
I hate to say it but my loss is someone else's gain. I wish you were here to help me log the long miles. I have the same worries. I hated to slow you down!
Yay! That makes me so happy for you. Love you and miss you tons.
RUnning partners are the best! I hope you all have a blast. Keep us posted!
Has it really been 8 years?!?!
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