Re: "[I]n it I can see my own internal and external strength so clearly." Sing it, sister! Remember this photo on race day. Everything you need is already inside.
Re: Salty weak sauce. UCSF's PT facility may have dented the dignity, but nothing can sour your sense of humor! Love it! (Un?)related: Distance runners do not get default buff?! I am second-guessing my choice of sport...
Best wishes with the exercises! I'm curious: Does your PT recommend doing anything differently, PT-exercise-wise, for race week? Asking for a friend's formerly fried right quad.
Re: Taper. It is cool to see you tackle the taper after deliberate pause, bring in knowledge about your training and yourself, and set a flexible plan. Go get it.
Re: Songs. Disclosure: My qualifications as run-song recommender are doubly dubious, as I don't run with music, and my knowledge of top tunes ends in the '60s (that is, the 1660s). Having warned you, I propose "We are never ever getting back together" by Taylor Swift (aptly conveys how my body feels, about marathoning and itself, after some races---but the tune is so upbeat!) and "New York City" by They Might Be Giants (aptly conveys the state of NYC on Marathon Day---when millions of New Yorkers wake up early to cheer on tourists who are clogging their streets---and also upbeat!).
I am definitely going to ask my PT to take it easy on my race week. That would be a major bummer to have my taper go south because I am sore from the thing designed to help me feel good.
Thanks for the song selections! Will add to the list.
"Move in the Right Direction" by Gossip is a great pick-me-up!
Nice one!
Downloading! Thanks ❤️
I am going to encourage post marathon updates - it completes my Sunday! Song suggestions… Kiwi and Daydreaming by Mr Harry Styles ❤️
The music video for "Kiwi" is a trip.
Added to the list. I already think of you when I hear Harry, but on the course that will be an extra boost. Thank you!
Honestly, as a HUGE fan, I am not a fan of his music videos…
Dear Pen Pal,
Congratulations on the twenty-mile run!
Re: "[I]n it I can see my own internal and external strength so clearly." Sing it, sister! Remember this photo on race day. Everything you need is already inside.
Re: Salty weak sauce. UCSF's PT facility may have dented the dignity, but nothing can sour your sense of humor! Love it! (Un?)related: Distance runners do not get default buff?! I am second-guessing my choice of sport...
Best wishes with the exercises! I'm curious: Does your PT recommend doing anything differently, PT-exercise-wise, for race week? Asking for a friend's formerly fried right quad.
Re: Taper. It is cool to see you tackle the taper after deliberate pause, bring in knowledge about your training and yourself, and set a flexible plan. Go get it.
Re: Songs. Disclosure: My qualifications as run-song recommender are doubly dubious, as I don't run with music, and my knowledge of top tunes ends in the '60s (that is, the 1660s). Having warned you, I propose "We are never ever getting back together" by Taylor Swift (aptly conveys how my body feels, about marathoning and itself, after some races---but the tune is so upbeat!) and "New York City" by They Might Be Giants (aptly conveys the state of NYC on Marathon Day---when millions of New Yorkers wake up early to cheer on tourists who are clogging their streets---and also upbeat!).
Carry on!
"Everything you need is already inside." << swoon
I am definitely going to ask my PT to take it easy on my race week. That would be a major bummer to have my taper go south because I am sore from the thing designed to help me feel good.
Thanks for the song selections! Will add to the list.
I am going to miss these weekly updates! I look forward to them. It is good to hear what you are up to and learn many new things.❤️
Ahhh that’s so sweet. I love the idea that people are pumped when these come through.