tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post2322937373461891345..comments2024-03-28T02:14:52.220-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: To Race Or Not To Race?ShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-46016695664668347122012-06-01T15:11:01.097-07:002012-06-01T15:11:01.097-07:00:) Is it sad that's been my MANTRA since my F...:) Is it sad that's been my MANTRA since my FTS last week when I had to pull out last minute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-38706492343822903912012-06-01T14:16:07.821-07:002012-06-01T14:16:07.821-07:00I kind of thought you had made it up not to run bu...I kind of thought you had made it up not to run but was battling with your competitive self to run it. Not sure that that makes sense or not.<br /><br />I am one of those who just started running - at age 32/33; I cannot wait until I am where you and those like you are with more experience. :)revvedrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696747832329073261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-73457199052462866182012-06-01T12:20:23.571-07:002012-06-01T12:20:23.571-07:00Don't do it. It'll be there next year.Don't do it. It'll be there next year.FoodFaithFitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812426512782633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-24031198063487146912012-06-01T11:50:32.477-07:002012-06-01T11:50:32.477-07:00Don't do it!!! Yes, it's just a sprint di...Don't do it!!! Yes, it's just a sprint distance race, but that just means you'll go ABO (all balls out) which is just as damaging, if not more, than a distance race. You know yourself.....you won't be able to hold back even if you tell yourself you will. Keep the bigger picture in mind and don't sabotage your recovery. Thems my two cents. Peace out.Kevin Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400953309500327704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-34328346647773576562012-06-01T10:42:27.239-07:002012-06-01T10:42:27.239-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elle Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945910620151945034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60973816249487343182012-06-01T10:41:20.998-07:002012-06-01T10:41:20.998-07:00Get on the phone and ask your PT if she thinks it ...Get on the phone and ask your PT if she thinks it is a good idea. Your Oly is only 4 weeks away, so it WOULD be a good prep race (if your PT thinks you're ready) - and the Longmont Tri IS such a fun race! If you're on the fence, let the professional help you decide.Elle Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945910620151945034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-76611102902135304102012-06-01T10:33:14.740-07:002012-06-01T10:33:14.740-07:00Don't do it!!Don't do it!!Sheilahttp://www.seniorhomecareusa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-72503118856573327562012-06-01T10:29:22.286-07:002012-06-01T10:29:22.286-07:00Last September I hurt my leg/knee and had to pull ...Last September I hurt my leg/knee and had to pull out of the Denver Rock-n-Roll...it was a total bummer but to help out the girls at the running club I went down to the race anyway. I don't want to say I was miserable, but I was jealous, because all their training and great times and here I was just the cheering section. However, it allowed me to heal better and in turn be a stronger runner now. I also volunteered at a race just 2 weeks ago which also made me jealous because I felt like I should have been racing. So volunteering might not be the answer either. I guess my point here, if you race will you be a stronger athlete in 4 weeks for the 'goal' race? If the answer is no, than you should stay home and do whatever it is that will make you stronger for the goal race!trishakrapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303686383180550020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-43025163971412006692012-06-01T09:32:40.579-07:002012-06-01T09:32:40.579-07:00I say you go and just use it as a training. Why no...I say you go and just use it as a training. Why not? Just have some fun.<br /><br />You only live once.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389600158241418392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-73541445557087772132012-06-01T08:04:10.255-07:002012-06-01T08:04:10.255-07:00What would you tell someone else in the same boat?...What would you tell someone else in the same boat? That is probably what you should do. It is SO hard to pass up a race you have done before and enjoy, but if you'd tell your best friend to pass, well, pass on it and do as others have said, volunteer. Whatever you decide to do, though, listen to your body and actually do what it tells you (yeah, easier said than done, I know!).Denise S.http://fitfocusedblessed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-29910772614244716522012-06-01T07:27:53.165-07:002012-06-01T07:27:53.165-07:00I understand your need/want to do this but my best...I understand your need/want to do this but my best advice that you would give ME is don't do it! When in dought don't race...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-38194056805812208572012-06-01T07:25:21.980-07:002012-06-01T07:25:21.980-07:00I agree, Jason.
Beth-don't shoot yourself in ...I agree, Jason.<br /><br />Beth-don't shoot yourself in the foot.KimmyLT01https://www.blogger.com/profile/08065977333814278629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-92028380093211915572012-06-01T05:50:40.263-07:002012-06-01T05:50:40.263-07:00Well, I would say to complete it but not to race i...Well, I would say to complete it but not to race it ... but like you said, that is easier said than done and I doubt I could take that advice myself. I think I would have a hard time NOT competing... just be cautious and listen to your body!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27816482692945994622012-06-01T05:35:46.425-07:002012-06-01T05:35:46.425-07:00Funny...I am having a very similar experience! I ...Funny...I am having a very similar experience! I am signed up for a sprint tri in 2 weeks...and I am still not cleared to run yet, nor have I trained for it. haven't swam in over a month and a half, nor have I biked...but, I am still thinking I'm gonna do it with my friend, Annette...If it hurts, I'll walk! even though, I KNOW that won't happen ;)On the Right Trackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818750157539370596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-82152981471292277512012-06-01T05:33:28.326-07:002012-06-01T05:33:28.326-07:00Third. This is good advice!Third. This is good advice!Kamailehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139316151389156852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-79810113792753129622012-06-01T05:20:51.376-07:002012-06-01T05:20:51.376-07:00Actually I had not made up my mind, which is why I...Actually I had not made up my mind, which is why I asked for opinions! I value what this community has to say and sometimes it does change the choices I make. Many of you are more expereinced than I am and I think there is value in other people's objectivity. So - no, I was not looking for confirmation or acceptance. I was looking for feedback.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-17568513185430893562012-05-31T23:17:33.625-07:002012-05-31T23:17:33.625-07:00Recovering from a stress fracture and it's bee...Recovering from a stress fracture and it's been so hard to ease myself back into running. It's really hard to hold back and not go balls to the walls, but the idea of not running for months on end again keeps me from doing just that. I had signed up for a race pre-injury and a part of me thought I could still do it, but I wisely opted out. I couldn't enter a race and not go full throttle.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356393389840982693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-8582366619292437622012-05-31T23:10:53.296-07:002012-05-31T23:10:53.296-07:00You know you best and if you're asking us our ...You know you best and if you're asking us our opinions on whether or not you should race then j think you've already made your mind up, know its not the SASA thing to do but are looking for confirmation/acceptance anyway. :) So, go against the urge to race knowing that it's probably not in your best interest with two big races coming up. Go volunteer. It'll make you stronger in a way you're probably not expecting. :) Best wishes in whatever you decide!revvedrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696747832329073261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-41904513903165101922012-05-31T22:33:20.169-07:002012-05-31T22:33:20.169-07:00If your feeling fine do it! The its not worth it c...If your feeling fine do it! The its not worth it crowd is flat out wrong.. Were not elites here we run/compete for the joy of it. If you hurt its one thing but if not go have fun and kick some a$$. Now excuse me while I go ice my strained calf from racing to many weekends in a row!MtUnpavedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384740213197733697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-10007037974537769132012-05-31T22:32:29.555-07:002012-05-31T22:32:29.555-07:00If your feeling fine do it! The its not worth it c...If your feeling fine do it! The its not worth it crowd is flat out wrong.. Were not elites here we run/compete for the joy of it. If you hurt its one thing but if not go have fun and kick some a$$. Now excuse me while I go ice my strained calf from racing to many weekends in a row!MtUnpavedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384740213197733697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-46581741773448311772012-05-31T21:21:49.063-07:002012-05-31T21:21:49.063-07:00I think you're probably safe to do it, but if ...I think you're probably safe to do it, but if you do and then hurt yourself and aren't able to do other races, you'll regret it. I guess you should play it safe.<br /><br />(This is the exact opposite of what I'd do though, but I'm not very smart...)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966453532583881869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-34379863403179229502012-05-31T20:49:46.475-07:002012-05-31T20:49:46.475-07:00I was thinking about jumping into Longmont this we...I was thinking about jumping into Longmont this weekend too until I heard the forecast. 90 degrees on Sunday. Sounds miserable to me. Longmont was my first tri; it is a great race and is dear to my heart. Really well organized, pretty run, great volunteers etc. But not in 90 degree heat. Maybe next year...lovetoread600https://www.blogger.com/profile/09396532242860292088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-86136080648094530372012-05-31T19:32:47.348-07:002012-05-31T19:32:47.348-07:00now THATS funny.......now THATS funny.......xthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923030314708846749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-8354047647969028432012-05-31T19:15:50.004-07:002012-05-31T19:15:50.004-07:00JUST DO IT. I made that up. Catchy, huh? ;) It'...JUST DO IT. I made that up. Catchy, huh? ;) It's a sprint, you'll be recovered after 20 mins, and the trophy looks cute.Alison @ racingtaleshttp://racingtales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-25011110356332125202012-05-31T18:14:49.614-07:002012-05-31T18:14:49.614-07:00Hmmm...obviously, "Don't race" is th...Hmmm...obviously, "Don't race" is the safest option. But I remember when I was injured, the hardest part was feeling disconnected from my running community - and certainly, getting out to the race will help with that. So, a few options:<br /><br />1. Volunteer. Feels almost as good as racing, you catch endorphins by proximity, and you never get that pukey feeling!<br /><br />2. Pace a considerably slower friend who might want company/support. Then, you're guaranteed not to go too fast.<br /><br />3. Start 5 minutes late, or twiddle your thumbs for an extra 5 minutes in transition. By then, you'll probably be far enough behind that you can let yourself off the hook and take it easy for the bike and run.<br /><br />whatever you choose, good luck, and be safe!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782462977239093195noreply@blogger.com