tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137309.post5085082877106516028..comments2023-10-31T05:45:11.591-07:00Comments on The Chances: Long Run - 10 MilesGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14241882645500585739noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137309.post-84884714729400826212009-01-20T10:57:00.000-08:002009-01-20T10:57:00.000-08:00Running is supposed to be fun. At least that's my ...Running is supposed to be fun. At least that's my attitude. Don't worry about a higher pace, just get the mileage in.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137309.post-36115964726771349252009-01-19T09:50:00.000-08:002009-01-19T09:50:00.000-08:00And BTW, you certainly don't suck, you just ne...And BTW, you certainly don't suck, you just need to acquire some patience. ;-)<BR/><BR/>If you keep working hard like you've already been doing, you will no doubt improve.<BR/><BR/>Look how long it took me to improve my pace! I think that if you re-align your expectations with a longer, more realistic time-frame, you'll find you won't be so frustrated & hard on yourself. <BR/><BR/>I'm only saying all of this because I think you've got it in you to achieve your goals. And plus, I think you are mentally tough enough to handle the truth. :)Cyberpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967978202211470194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137309.post-16336402440899598452009-01-19T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-19T09:41:00.000-08:00Amendment: I meant that you will be running 9 minu...Amendment: I meant that you will be running 9 minute miles for all 10 miles hopefully very soon, if you follow the FIRST plan as intended. :)Cyberpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967978202211470194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137309.post-15375832318568663492009-01-19T09:39:00.000-08:002009-01-19T09:39:00.000-08:00Greg,I thought your goal was to run 10 miles at a ...Greg,<BR/><BR/>I thought your goal was to run 10 miles at a 9:22 pace? ;-) <BR/><BR/>I know you want to run a 9 minute mile for all 10 miles right NOW, but if you trust in the tried-&-true wisdom of the FIRST program & aim for your pace marks as they are right now, you will no doubt be running those 9 minute miles for all 10 miles! :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>-CCyberpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967978202211470194noreply@blogger.com