tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post8836370193365279332..comments2023-07-26T03:58:37.888-05:00Comments on Pamela MacElree: Running, For What?Pamela MacElreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-22428206483358923902008-04-27T19:36:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:36:00.000-05:00Such high expectations! Oh well. Franklin, I wou...Such high expectations! Oh well. Franklin, I wouldn't consider this run to be fun, but... Sorry to hear about your injuries. After this I will probably never do a run this long or one longer as well, much to the dismay of our long distance runners. <BR/><BR/>I do admit that during this morning's run I was trying to negoiate a 1-2 mile fireman's carry in place of the Broad Street, but Susan wouldn't have it. Susannah was on my side.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-18324546851025052922008-04-27T19:10:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:10:00.000-05:00Hi Susannah, I'm glad you are confident Pamela has...Hi Susannah, I'm glad you are confident Pamela has the necessary training to endure a 10 miler. Having done a large number of long runs, I know solid preparation is necessary but not alway sufficient in staving off unnecessary injuries.<BR/><BR/>First of all, I would like apologize to Pamela for hijacking a portion of this thread. <BR/><BR/>A case in point with my own training incident occurred while training for the Boston Marathon with the Central Massachusetts Striders during the winter of 1988. At the time I was running a 1/2 marathon a week as my long run and decided to partake in a 10 miler workout through the hilly sections of Worcester. <BR/><BR/>At mile 6 I felt some discomfort in my left hip but finished out the workout. When the endorphins wore off I found myself in excruciating pain as I had torn my piriformis. A very slow rehabilitation got me walking without pain in a year and I have never participated in long distance running since. <BR/><BR/>Only recently have I discovered the amazing benefits of Kettlebell training. Specifically, I have been training RKC hard-style since last Sep and have made large gains. My primary trainer is Andrew Bender, RKC and has been instrumental in designing a program specific for my history. My long term goals are to be competitive in a future Master's division of the Tactical Strength Challenge and to pass a future RKC Certification.<BR/><BR/>Detailed training information is available on my training blog:<BR/><BR/>http://franklinskbtrainingblog.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to yourself and to Pamela on safe fun run!Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125367865221040103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-1236989187098637872008-04-27T12:51:00.000-05:002008-04-27T12:51:00.000-05:00Franklin, I've been out running with Pam a couple ...Franklin, I've been out running with Pam a couple times along the trails and know she is more than capable of handling Broad Street. And as a testament to my confidence in her, I promised her pancakes after she crosses the finish line.<BR/><BR/>And out of sheer curiosity, what kind of KB training do you do? Are you associated with a CF affiliate?Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158120216445170751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-56735090356914384192008-04-24T22:07:00.000-05:002008-04-24T22:07:00.000-05:00Since you've completed a 7 miler and you recover f...Since you've completed a 7 miler and you recover from your cold, then I agree, you'll be fine. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing your next amazing TGU PR!Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125367865221040103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-91271856847439084772008-04-24T19:56:00.000-05:002008-04-24T19:56:00.000-05:00I'm good for about 5-7 miles of trails with a comb...I'm good for about 5-7 miles of trails with a combination of running and walking, so I'm thinking this will work. <BR/><BR/>Heading out for a long flat run this weekend, about 6-8, hopefully tomorrow or Saturday, given this cold goes away, otherwise I might have to renegotiate due to illness.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-80644495713187356322008-04-21T16:57:00.000-05:002008-04-21T16:57:00.000-05:00Unless, you are accustomed to this kind of mileage...Unless, you are accustomed to this kind of mileage, I would be concerned due to the lack of training for this distance.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps a renegotiation for a later race might be possible to allow for sufficient training?Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125367865221040103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-30197551404585924072008-04-20T17:18:00.000-05:002008-04-20T17:18:00.000-05:00Thanks Jen, part of me wouldn't mind bailing, howe...Thanks Jen, part of me wouldn't mind bailing, however I feel like that isn't an option. We were out on the trails today for 5 miles and it seemed a little harder than usual. I'm hoping my back won't start to tense up as it has been, but I'll just have to see what happens.Pamela MacElreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15196481.post-1210455033554071242008-04-19T07:56:00.000-05:002008-04-19T07:56:00.000-05:00Wow! I hate to run on streets as much as you. I'm ...Wow! I hate to run on streets as much as you. I'm a lover of the trail runs as well. Good luck! Your a more dedicated women than me!Jen's Gym at Crossfit Watertown, CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224413061754755731noreply@blogger.com