tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post3488716916400452421..comments2024-03-28T02:14:52.220-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: Go Out Fast, Tire Your AssShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68768524964732780632009-05-19T09:49:00.000-07:002009-05-19T09:49:00.000-07:00I try to do the same thing. The times I have start...I try to do the same thing. The times I have started fast--even on shorter races--I have seriously paid for it 2/3 way in and I got sick of doing that. On my half marathon, I started 30 seconds slower than I wanted my pace to be and really had to hold back. But I was passing people miles 9-13 so it definitely worked out. And I finished with more energy than in any other race I've done so far. It works!!M2Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16951235793970346376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-9180410835360616182009-05-13T11:37:00.000-07:002009-05-13T11:37:00.000-07:00Great post. I really TRIED to go with that theory,...Great post. I really TRIED to go with that theory, but so many stupid thoughts pop into my peanut brain. Like 'run faster now, while you have the energy because you sure as hell won't have it at mile 20." But it turned out ok - still 8 freakin' minutes too slow for BQ.P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-73183405675650368892009-05-13T07:00:00.000-07:002009-05-13T07:00:00.000-07:00Great post. I know I am supposed to start out slo...Great post. I know I am supposed to start out slow, but I have such a hard time with it. I have to work very hard not to get caught up in the crowd, excitment etc.Marathon Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05978952616404995853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-86016789274246474802009-05-13T05:47:00.000-07:002009-05-13T05:47:00.000-07:00San Antonio was pretty good. It's HUGE, so a lot ...San Antonio was pretty good. It's HUGE, so a lot of avoiding other runners the first 13 - you run through narrow streets downtown, but it's very scenic. The back 13 opened up, but it had a lot of rolling hills. It wasn't crazy hilly, but more than the "flat course" that they advertised. And get in a fast corral - faster than you would normally be in, if you can. It took me 45 minutes to just get to the start line b/c I was in a slower corral. That was a little frustrating.<br /><br />Here's my race post on it which goes into a little more detail.<br /><br />http://jenzenator.blogspot.com/2008/11/51359.htmlJenZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139848428275996101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-34217563281784389562009-05-12T19:25:00.000-07:002009-05-12T19:25:00.000-07:00ohh does that mean you are considering KC??
I hav...ohh does that mean you are considering KC??<br /><br />I have always been a slow to warm up gal and then it's like the legs turn on and BAM... glad to know my body is just doing what it shouldRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-75758797385493265722009-05-12T16:03:00.000-07:002009-05-12T16:03:00.000-07:00Excellent post. I always start out too stinkin...Excellent post. I always start out too stinkin' fast! I get caught up & panic that I'm going too slow. My next 26.2 - no pace group for me so I can relax & go as slow as I need to the first miles w/o worrying about keeping up.joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-31445140969391063882009-05-12T14:22:00.000-07:002009-05-12T14:22:00.000-07:00Great post! It is always so hard to hold back tha...Great post! It is always so hard to hold back that first mile. The music is blaring, the crowds are cheering and your adrenaline is rushing with the anticipation. I ran San Antonio last year (it was my first) and it was killer to hold back the pace those first 15 - but you're right. I was doing OK by 18 and finished right where I wanted - across the line. :)JenZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139848428275996101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-3112207464818743242009-05-12T11:14:00.000-07:002009-05-12T11:14:00.000-07:00Ok. I've mailed in my San Antonio marathon regist...Ok. I've mailed in my San Antonio marathon registration! See you there!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824035353538721352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-82736410569056705952009-05-12T10:17:00.000-07:002009-05-12T10:17:00.000-07:00That is a great post. You really hit the nail on ...That is a great post. You really hit the nail on the head - if you go out too fast, even for only a mile or two, you will pay a very steep price at the end.<br /><br />My strategy is to go out slower than my expected pace for the first two miles and then work into my race pace from there. I figure I can pick that time up in the last 6 miles when I'm feeling good rather than just trying to hold things together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56878303831894306962009-05-12T09:17:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:17:00.000-07:00I crashed and burned in my first (only, so far) ma...I crashed and burned in my first (only, so far) marathon because I went out too fast. Way too fast.<br /><br />This is some great advice - thanks!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-54130202572319977262009-05-12T07:58:00.000-07:002009-05-12T07:58:00.000-07:00For smaller marathons I start at the back. Thihs f...For smaller marathons I start at the back. Thihs forces me to take it easy. Once things naturally string out, I am up to normal pace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-62542656433851259522009-05-12T07:22:00.000-07:002009-05-12T07:22:00.000-07:00Pacing strategy? What the ^%^%$? I remember when...Pacing strategy? What the ^%^%$? I remember when I was on my last run before my first marathon, my partner asked what my strategy was and I said I didn't know. I thought it meant how you might break it up and that's it. I was so out of focus and hadn't taken much of this major endeavor very seriously. Within reason and with balance in mind I need to take my outlook on strategy up several notches. I loved the insight of this article and your comments. I am about to go out and and churn out around 6 miles with this in mind. Thanks for the great informationownyourbackbone.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116114063537498430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-63758458018737512612009-05-12T05:57:00.000-07:002009-05-12T05:57:00.000-07:00I have the ego problem myself when starting out in...I have the ego problem myself when starting out in a race. I feel funny starting to slow, like everyone is judging me that I can't go any faster. I appreciate your post and advice. I really need to get over the ego thing.Running Through Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444503925395669478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-21466098742554503302009-05-11T18:25:00.000-07:002009-05-11T18:25:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you posted this today - I needed to re...I'm so glad you posted this today - I needed to read that. I have to keep convincing myself to run my own race - not worry if other people are passing me.<br /><br />We run a Halloween 5K every year, and my friend Mac wore that costume a couple of years ago - except his was an ostrich!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-77452804014938620262009-05-11T18:05:00.000-07:002009-05-11T18:05:00.000-07:00Hah! That pic is great! I'm about 90% sure that ...Hah! That pic is great! I'm about 90% sure that I'm going to sign up for the San Antonio marathon. I want my first marathon to be flat because I'm a wuss! I'm going to check out a few more from that www.marathonguide.com, but my goal is to decide by the end of the week. Let me know if you see anything better. I figure the rock and roll ones would be good to keep you pumped up too. Have you ran in one? TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824035353538721352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-53270186956000817352009-05-11T16:35:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:35:00.000-07:00First nine miles should feel very easy and no stra...First nine miles should feel very easy and no strain. Good turnover, but I shouldn't be working for the pace. Next nine miles I can begin to slowly reel in people ahead of me and pick them off. Last 8.2 is the fastest I can possibly go for 8.2. This has worked the two times I actually pulled it off.Mackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327705823248710586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60740098366519789212009-05-11T15:19:00.000-07:002009-05-11T15:19:00.000-07:00PS, that picture is HILARIOUS! Where do people fin...PS, that picture is HILARIOUS! Where do people find costumes like that?!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-20114855192023161562009-05-11T15:18:00.000-07:002009-05-11T15:18:00.000-07:00Wasn't that a great article? I was surprised to fi...Wasn't that a great article? I was surprised to find it there - completely by accident!<br /><br />I struggle with starting out slow, but their logic makes sense to me. I am going to try it at the KC Marathon, and probably stick with a group. I am going to try it during training too. <br /><br />I am excited to see what other commenters say!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com