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10 Things Runners Have a LOVE / HATE Relationship With

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11 Nov

Hello! How are you doing? Do you have a race this weekend? Is there a long run on the schedule? What are you doing to Pile on the Miles??

Keep it up – even on the weekend! Good habits stick just as hard and bad ones!

Running is addictive. And fun. And I love it.

But there are some parts of running that I don’t love all that much. Today during my run my right quad felt tight and I told myself I should do some foam rolling when I got back home.

Yes, it’s good for my tight muscles. But it also hurts and is not fun. It’s kind of messed up that I choose to push a hard piece of foam into places on my body that hurt. OUCH! I don’t want to do it but I know I should. It helps keep me from getting injured, which is great! So I do it.

That got me thinking about other things runners have a LOVE / HATE relationship with…

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Things runners have a love hate relationship with

The Foam roller – this innocent looking piece of gym equipment brings a lot of pain. But it also helps prevent injuries and gives you a massage.

still hurts

New Running Shoes – it’s so hard to say goodbye to your current shoes. But if you never get rid of your old shoes you end up with a closet packed with stinky old sneakers that can grow to hoarder-like levels!

running shoes

Porta potties – You never look forward to using a porta-potty, but there are times when it’s the most beautiful sight you’ll ever see…

bathroom dance

Toenails – I love my toenails. But if my toenails loved me they wouldn’t abandon ship after a training cycle.

toes runners

The weather report – LOVE when the weather is a perfect, non-humid 62 degrees. Anything else and runners have to consider hydration, clothing, sunblock, rain boots… there is a lot that goes into planning a long run in less than perfect weather.

weather dance

Sunblock – It’s great that sunblock helps prevent sunburns. It’s not so great that it gets into your eyes and feels like someone sprayed acid directly into your pupil.

sunscreen decoy

Loose dogs – I love dogs!!! Except when they’re off their leash and running toward me. I can’t tell if he wants me to pet him or be his lunch!

dog chasing me

Hills – Love going downhill. But you gotta make that climb up it first and for some reason even the slightest incline feels like it takes 500% more effort.

uphill is hard

Spectators  – I love great crowd support. It really makes the race more fun and helps get me through the tough times. But no matter where they are on the race course there will always be spectators yelling, “You’re almost there!” when you are in fact NOT almost there.

not true

Rest days – I LOVE running so I want to run everyday. I kind of hate when I shouldn’t run because rest days are important for injury prevention and giving your body time to recover so you can train harder. Blah blah blah. Boo. But, it’s nice to not feel guilty about rest days – they’re part of the plan so you have to take it easy.

running makes you happy

 

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Time to check in! How is your week going?

This is about YOUR Goal. The goal you set for yourself. Keep going keep going keep going.

Pile on the Miles Day 11

This week’s running challenge is sponsored by Nathan. They are giving away a Speedraw Plus Waterbottle and a Neutron Fire Runner’s Headlamp to 7 different POTMers! Check in below with your POTM update to be entered to win.

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Question: What is your POTM check in?

Me: I think it’s just an easy shake out on the schedule. I have a race Saturday.

Disclaimer: Nathan is providing the prizes for this week’s POTM challenge. All opinions are my own.

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    1. Heidi says

      2016-11-18 at 8:06 pm

      Personal training, two miles (furthest yet after getting my boot off!), and walking in a holiday parade 🙂

      Reply
    2. Lindsey B says

      2016-11-14 at 7:33 am

      Played 7 games of goaltimate then a long game of ultimate yesterday.

      Reply
    3. Annie says

      2016-11-13 at 8:20 pm

      4 miles today and a squat workout – my booty is SORE!

      Reply
    4. Holly Jennifer Woodard says

      2016-11-13 at 6:55 pm

      This week was a good mix of running, cycling and yoga. Got 3 good runs in for 20 total.

      Reply
    5. Caroline says

      2016-11-12 at 2:18 pm

      12 miles and feeling good!!

      Reply
    6. Tiffany Hashimoto says

      2016-11-12 at 12:43 pm

      11-12 miles…last long run before the PV half!

      Reply
    7. Frannie says

      2016-11-12 at 10:00 am

      35 minutes on the spin bike

      Reply
    8. Hadas says

      2016-11-12 at 6:58 am

      3 miles hike and bodywork class.

      Reply
    9. Christina says

      2016-11-12 at 5:01 am

      Much-needed rest day today.

      Reply
    10. Melissa M says

      2016-11-12 at 4:35 am

      Today I hit up a barre class after work. I almost missed it because of traffic—it’s been a crazy week!

      Reply
    11. Amy says

      2016-11-12 at 3:49 am

      I am on the road in Pittsburgh! I only got in 15,000 steps, but that’s ok because it’s my rest day. I got to hang out with some steeler players and do some drills, so it was a dream come true kind of day! I have a 5K city tour this morning.

      Reply
    12. Heather says

      2016-11-12 at 1:37 am

      35 minutes of core strengthening yoga!

      Reply
    13. Holly says

      2016-11-11 at 10:48 pm

      Four mile run this afternoon + a 30 minute walk/run with the pup before going out for dinner!

      Reply
    14. Eve says

      2016-11-11 at 9:21 pm

      POTM: 8 mile Long Run today and my pace keeps dropping each week with the long runs, which is so wonderful.

      Reply
    15. Marissa Mooney says

      2016-11-11 at 9:16 pm

      Today is my last rest day before my full on Sunday!

      Reply
    16. Juliet says

      2016-11-11 at 9:10 pm

      Rest day for me! Need it to keep me injury free (and it’s a travel day)

      Reply
    17. Valerie says

      2016-11-11 at 9:01 pm

      Somehow a walk at lunch, and two ultimate games wasn’t enough. So I wandered around the house until I hit 10,000 steps.

      Reply
    18. Amanda says

      2016-11-11 at 8:58 pm

      Today was a rest day for me.

      Reply
    19. Tal says

      2016-11-11 at 8:04 pm

      Yoga day partay

      Reply
    20. Ashley T says

      2016-11-11 at 7:42 pm

      Did a spin class today!

      Reply
    21. Michelle Austin says

      2016-11-11 at 7:36 pm

      3 easy miles today. Memorial benefit race tomorrow!

      Reply
    22. Tiffany says

      2016-11-11 at 7:36 pm

      Rest day today! Half marathon on Sunday!

      Reply
    23. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

      2016-11-11 at 7:28 pm

      Today.Was.Awesome! I woke up with my foot felling better. So exciting! Still limping a bit, but pain is way down. I was able to hit the treadmill tonight for a very slow, 51 minute walk.

      Reply
    24. Amy says

      2016-11-11 at 7:22 pm

      Loose dogs, ugh, I nervously ran around a man with an unleashed dog. The dog thankfully paid no attention to me. The man, however, jumped and said, ‘You scared me. I thought you were a mugger.’ His dog didn’t. 2 miles.

      Reply
    25. CoCo (C. Cook) says

      2016-11-11 at 6:55 pm

      30 minutes…whoop!

      Reply
    26. j says

      2016-11-11 at 6:52 pm

      13,800 steps today

      Reply
    27. Katherine says

      2016-11-11 at 6:34 pm

      30 minutes of strength training and an hour walking dogs at the humane society!

      Reply
    28. Kendra says

      2016-11-11 at 6:16 pm

      I only made it 2 miles tonight. My shins were hurting me.

      Reply
    29. Kristen K says

      2016-11-11 at 6:09 pm

      I got in 6 today, trying to take it easy before my long run tomorrow. 🙂

      Reply
    30. Heather V says

      2016-11-11 at 6:04 pm

      Doing a great job & well on my mile goal … today was my rest day!

      Reply
    31. Marisa says

      2016-11-11 at 5:59 pm

      Nice and warm trail run on my lunch break.

      Reply
    32. Amanda says

      2016-11-11 at 5:43 pm

      3 miles done!

      Reply
    33. MaryBeth says

      2016-11-11 at 5:37 pm

      Rest day today (did get a good walk in though), long run tomorrow!

      Reply
    34. Evelyn says

      2016-11-11 at 5:28 pm

      Today is my rest day, but getting in my long run tomorrow.

      Reply
    35. Tricia says

      2016-11-11 at 4:56 pm

      Did 5 sunny miles today in Maryland 🙂

      Reply
    36. Sarah says

      2016-11-11 at 4:15 pm

      6 miles this morning then some intense foam rolling (def understand the love/hate with that one!)

      Reply
    37. Nick Wright says

      2016-11-11 at 4:02 pm

      It was a recovery run day for me, so I ran my Beloved’s C25k program with her. Logged 2.28 miles.

      Reply
    38. Janine says

      2016-11-11 at 4:00 pm

      Continued to get a mile yesterday and today…. time to get back at some longer runs!

      Reply
    39. Sarah Beth says

      2016-11-11 at 3:59 pm

      Got a great run in with my in laws and baby girl.

      Reply
    40. Connie Peters says

      2016-11-11 at 3:54 pm

      Rest day for me!

      Reply
    41. Mary says

      2016-11-11 at 3:54 pm

      I’m nursing a lil injury so no running for me, but 30 minutes stair stepper, 15 minutes bike and 20 minutes strength training might undo the cocktails I’m having 🙂

      Reply
    42. Leah says

      2016-11-11 at 3:43 pm

      I hiked eight miles. I only have love for my foam roller!

      Reply
    43. Erin says

      2016-11-11 at 3:41 pm

      Another day of elliptical and yoga — I’m going to try running tomorrow, woo hoo!

      Reply
    44. Tara @ Run and Live Happy says

      2016-11-11 at 3:25 pm

      I ran 3 miles!!

      Reply
    45. Angela says

      2016-11-11 at 3:18 pm

      Did a 1/2 hour walk!

      Reply
    46. Katie says

      2016-11-11 at 3:16 pm

      3 nice easy miles today. That’s 3 workouts for 11 miles this week. On track!

      Reply
    47. Sam says

      2016-11-11 at 3:15 pm

      Chest, tris and shoulders plus rowing!

      Reply
    48. amanda k says

      2016-11-11 at 3:04 pm

      2 miles and at least 50 trips down the slide at the playground with my baby girl

      Reply
    49. Jim Leatherby says

      2016-11-11 at 2:57 pm

      100 minutes total on the elliptical today.

      Reply
    50. Katie Talbot says

      2016-11-11 at 2:55 pm

      30 minute run/walk today. So far so good coming back from my injury!

      Reply
    51. Annemarie says

      2016-11-11 at 2:53 pm

      Rest day today. Need to rest my sick body so I can do my race on Sunday. Prob do some stretching though.

      Reply
    52. Erin M. says

      2016-11-11 at 2:37 pm

      Walk and upper body weights today along with some planks!

      Reply
    53. Nicole P says

      2016-11-11 at 2:37 pm

      3 miles in today! I’m glad someone else feels the way I do about hills! I can always tell when I’m on even the smallest incline! Gravity is such a stinker! 31/75!!!

      Reply
    54. Lisa N says

      2016-11-11 at 2:29 pm

      Today I did an easy 2 mile walk since I’m getting over a cold.

      Reply
    55. Ariana Woodall says

      2016-11-11 at 2:20 pm

      3 miles are the plan today after work

      Reply
    56. Siny says

      2016-11-11 at 2:16 pm

      7.4 miles in the wind today!

      Reply
    57. Chloe says

      2016-11-11 at 1:28 pm

      8 miles today. Longest I’ve run in a while–here we go!

      Reply
    58. Jessica says

      2016-11-11 at 1:22 pm

      Planned 3 miles today. But I’m having toe nail issue from my last half and I’m running another in a week … so I might take unplanned rest and try to run tomorrow.

      Reply
    59. Lisa Norrbom says

      2016-11-11 at 1:07 pm

      Travel day. Vegas Rock N Roll I am coming for ya

      Reply
    60. Sarah says

      2016-11-11 at 1:05 pm

      Ran 3 miles, even got the husband to join me!

      It was cold enough that I regretted not wearing gloves. Now it’s 87 degrees…#socalproblems

      Reply
    61. Peaches says

      2016-11-11 at 12:55 pm

      Day o rest- and I’ve got the rest of the day to do it

      Reply
    62. STACEY RAYMOND says

      2016-11-11 at 12:48 pm

      8 miles today! My new Tom Tom watch said 11.5?? what’s with that?

      Love GPS watches (when they work)
      Hate GPS watches (when they don’t)

      Reply
    63. Heather D. says

      2016-11-11 at 12:17 pm

      Still fighting a migraine so a rest day with a little light yoga thrown in there.

      Reply
    64. Sassypants says

      2016-11-11 at 12:15 pm

      6 mile steady run on the treadmill this morning. It’s 86 degrees here, and I am officially OVER this hot weather.

      Reply
    65. Jeffrey says

      2016-11-11 at 12:15 pm

      An easy 3 miles this morning, half marathon tomorrow!

      Reply
    66. Melissa H says

      2016-11-11 at 12:11 pm

      POTM check-in! I have plans for a walk later to catch up with my sister over the phone. Also some free weights at home.

      Reply
    67. Emily says

      2016-11-11 at 12:07 pm

      Rest day for me

      Reply
    68. Kendra says

      2016-11-11 at 11:57 am

      7 miles today at a 8:30 average pace 🙂

      Reply
    69. Heidi S says

      2016-11-11 at 11:43 am

      Today I did an easy 3 miler and then will head to the gym later on for a strength workout

      Reply
    70. Cheryl says

      2016-11-11 at 11:21 am

      3.89 mile run today. Limited by my 16 year old’s attention span as he was at gym with me. Or I’d have ran til I got to 4 miles so it’s even 🙂

      Reply
    71. Chiara says

      2016-11-11 at 11:21 am

      7 km run!

      Reply
    72. Rachelle says

      2016-11-11 at 10:56 am

      10 miles! And it felt great!!!!!

      Reply
    73. Kerry says

      2016-11-11 at 10:55 am

      Running The Dr. Strange 10K tomorrow at Disneyland so today was an easy Yoga Fix day.

      Reply
    74. Brittany says

      2016-11-11 at 10:50 am

      I ran 6.6 miles this morning. It was beautiful outside!

      Reply
    75. Debbie Breck says

      2016-11-11 at 10:42 am

      4 mile run this morning!

      Reply
    76. Julie says

      2016-11-11 at 10:16 am

      Logged 4 more stroller miles! Running a 10k this weekend, first race back since having Little in August! Eeeks!!

      Reply
    77. Jenny says

      2016-11-11 at 10:00 am

      2 easy miles plus 6 strides after for the day.

      Reply
    78. Deb says

      2016-11-11 at 9:49 am

      Rest Day today – just planning a relaxing walk at lunch 🙂

      Reply
    79. Emily says

      2016-11-11 at 9:32 am

      I’m 17.5 miles into my goal of 25 for this week! I covered 6 this morning and plan on finishing out the week with 7.5-8 on Sunday morning. Yay!

      Reply
    80. Karien @ Running the Race says

      2016-11-11 at 9:23 am

      I foam rolled and took it easy today – tomorrow is my long run!

      Reply
    81. Rosa says

      2016-11-11 at 9:22 am

      10 mile bike ride!

      Reply
    82. Alana says

      2016-11-11 at 9:20 am

      Super hard crossfit class this morning!

      Reply
    83. Kat says

      2016-11-11 at 9:19 am

      Rest day before half marathon tomorrow!!

      Reply
    84. Jenna says

      2016-11-11 at 9:18 am

      3 miles done bright and early!

      Reply
    85. Christina says

      2016-11-11 at 9:14 am

      today was a 45 min spin class. tomorrow is the 9 mile long run

      Reply
    86. Meredith says

      2016-11-11 at 9:07 am

      Rest day from running, but did some yoga this morning to stretch out my tight legs.

      Reply
    87. Jolene says

      2016-11-11 at 9:01 am

      3 miles this morning on the treadmill. It was the first time in a long time that I had to stop and walk. Darn shin!

      Reply
    88. Courtney says

      2016-11-11 at 8:45 am

      Today is a rest day for me!

      Reply
    89. Jennifer says

      2016-11-11 at 8:41 am

      TGIF 5 miler this AM!! 😀

      Reply
    90. Amy G says

      2016-11-11 at 8:41 am

      3 miles today!

      Reply
    91. Jen says

      2016-11-11 at 8:39 am

      Hill intervals today!

      Reply
    92. cathy says

      2016-11-11 at 8:13 am

      looking forward to 3 miles at lunchtime!

      Reply
    93. rose says

      2016-11-11 at 7:50 am

      Last night was yoga again. Today is lifting (down week bench and squat) plus 6+ miles with a friend.

      Reply
    94. Corrinne W says

      2016-11-11 at 7:48 am

      Another 3 miles on the treadmill, so ready to go home and run outside this weekend!

      Reply
    95. Allison Keskimaki says

      2016-11-11 at 7:31 am

      Hit the gym bright and early this morning and am doing a 5k this afternoon.

      Reply
    96. Nikki Nikki says

      2016-11-11 at 7:22 am

      Run elliptical yoga!!

      Reply
    97. Emily says

      2016-11-11 at 7:21 am

      Another 40 minute walk today…also realized I lost two pounds during POTM so far while at the doctor’s office. Yay!

      Reply
    98. Jessie says

      2016-11-11 at 7:21 am

      I went on a 45 minute run this morning, without keeping track of pace or distance, & it really felt freeing. Then I decided to walk to work (only a 15 minute walk), since my son is on Fall break (I don’t remember getting a Fall break in school!), & I didn’t have to wait for his school bus to pick him up. I’m going to walk home, too. It’s almost impossible to have a bad day at this point 🙂

      Reply
    99. Mendy says

      2016-11-11 at 7:11 am

      Met the daily goal. Tough one today. It would be super helpful if “health and fitness” were as easy to maintain as “gluttony and slothfulness”. Super helpful.

      Reply
    100. cass says

      2016-11-11 at 7:08 am

      strength training at the gym before work this morning!

      Reply
    101. Kelsey Miller says

      2016-11-11 at 7:05 am

      3.5 miles today! Yay!

      Reply
    102. Amy says

      2016-11-11 at 7:03 am

      It will be the treadmill for me today. Couldn’t sleep last night and finally cancelled at 2:00am with my friend I was supposed to be meeting at 5:00am. I much prefer running with a friend over the treadmill, but sleep is important too!

      Reply
    103. Amy DeShazo says

      2016-11-11 at 7:02 am

      Eleven miles this weekend! Half next weekend!

      Reply
    104. Catherine B says

      2016-11-11 at 6:59 am

      Rest today. 10k in the morning…. Its almost cold enough to wear long sleeves 🙂

      Reply
    105. Jessie N says

      2016-11-11 at 6:39 am

      10 miles today after work!

      Reply
    106. Autumn says

      2016-11-11 at 6:26 am

      BodyPump

      Reply
    107. mary h says

      2016-11-11 at 6:21 am

      Rest day today in preparation for a long run tomorrow. Did some yoga though!

      Reply
    108. Melissa says

      2016-11-11 at 6:03 am

      Yoga after work today!

      Reply
    109. Jenn Frost says

      2016-11-11 at 6:01 am

      9 miles today on treadmill…..kinda dreading it,
      but going to Vegas tonight.

      Reply
    110. Mariah says

      2016-11-11 at 6:01 am

      Did my workout before work this morning in a completely empty gym! Turned my music up loud and did 2 miles on the treadmill and 1000 meters on the rowing machine.

      Reply
    111. Rhonda H says

      2016-11-11 at 5:35 am

      Rest day for me

      Reply
    112. cath/waterloo says

      2016-11-11 at 5:34 am

      9k LSD pace run that felt awesome! very blustery here (windy and chilly) so i am very awake now and refreshed! core work coming right up!…

      Reply
    113. MomOf2 says

      2016-11-11 at 5:28 am

      I’m a little frustrated because I haven’t been able to get out there as much as I’d like to – the universe conspiring against me… But I’m trying to be active and mindful of my larger goal. I have a race on Sunday – my first in a while – and I can’t wait!

      Reply
    114. sarah says

      2016-11-11 at 5:23 am

      Rest day! Racing tomorrow and hopefully a nice and easy run Sunday to recover.

      Reply
    115. Richard Wall says

      2016-11-11 at 5:09 am

      Today is a much earned rest day, but I still fell guilty about it. I’m on target to reach my POTM goal of 173.4 miles. Only 71.5 miles to go.

      Reply
    116. Mary Lynne says

      2016-11-11 at 4:59 am

      Yoga stretch. Walking later

      Reply
    117. Becky @ Ok, So Here's the Plan says

      2016-11-11 at 4:56 am

      Yoga for me today, which is good, because it’s super cold and windy outside!

      Reply
    118. alicia says

      2016-11-11 at 4:55 am

      clocked in at 5:45 this morning for a spin class!

      Reply
    119. Kylee says

      2016-11-11 at 4:49 am

      Just finished 4 miles outside… Sunday is our half marathon! Can’t wait!

      Reply
    120. Anagha Bharadwaj says

      2016-11-11 at 4:15 am

      Rest Day! Wasn’t supposed to be, but I’m not going to lie, this election sort of punched me in the face. I’m making a come back tomorrow!

      Reply
    121. Maggie says

      2016-11-11 at 4:14 am

      Got in 10 miles this morning!

      Reply
    122. Natasha says

      2016-11-11 at 4:11 am

      Rest day with just a little walking planned.

      Reply
    123. Jodi f says

      2016-11-11 at 4:05 am

      Today is a rest day, I’m fully embracing it until I have to go to work

      Reply

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