tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post630416481055314776..comments2023-11-05T11:44:40.480+00:00Comments on Run Petra Run!: Reflection, resolutions and ... mrrm yesss a muffin topPetrarunshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-23769387219774130872007-11-08T16:52:00.000+00:002007-11-08T16:52:00.000+00:00Great plan Petra! And I'm inspired to join you in ...Great plan Petra! And I'm inspired to join you in the muffin-top challenge.Drusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001637026467839953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-74620091965386595822007-11-06T00:44:00.000+00:002007-11-06T00:44:00.000+00:00I got into running just to maintain my weight, muc...I got into running just to maintain my weight, much less lose any more...<BR/><BR/>Great motivational blog. Thanks!CewTwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559024822260264420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-55045500028230623912007-11-05T16:43:00.000+00:002007-11-05T16:43:00.000+00:00I can tell you that marathoning doesn't get easier...I can tell you that marathoning doesn't get easier with the more that you do, but it does get easier with more that you do.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the Muffin Top even if it makes a muffin top, you have to enjoy some of the sweeter things in life sometimes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622921805056352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-66624066356142642072007-11-05T01:58:00.000+00:002007-11-05T01:58:00.000+00:00Dear Petra, I understand your "impulsive and overl...Dear Petra, I understand your "impulsive and overly ambitious nature" for planning. As I have commented to several blogger-friends I understand the 'planning need' once the "goal" has been reached. My marathon is still 3 weeks from today but I am wondering what's next. I am trying to overcome a bad result in my long run yesterday which left me with a lot of questions and concerns. I really hope I finish my marathon. That's the only goal I have, to finish it under the marathon time of 6 hours before the streets are open.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the big bag picture, I appreciate it. I will cover my legs too as I forecast COLD, COLD, and COLD.lizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-64552788360318943952007-11-05T00:42:00.000+00:002007-11-05T00:42:00.000+00:00Welcome to the challenge! I am looking forward to ...Welcome to the challenge! I am looking forward to being lean and mean with you and Maddy for my next race!P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-67887457068689530162007-11-04T03:07:00.000+00:002007-11-04T03:07:00.000+00:00So much introspection after a marathon - it really...So much introspection after a marathon - it really brings you pause about a lot of thing.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of just running for running - and not working toward a particular race. I intend to spend some time doing that after Disney in January.<BR/><BR/>One of these days I will just run without the Garmin - no distance, no time, just a run - I suppose a Zen run.MarathonChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-79036886097722912892007-11-03T23:57:00.000+00:002007-11-03T23:57:00.000+00:00Running just for fun is the awesome and running fo...Running just for fun is the awesome and running for fun in the autumn is the BEST!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see your plans for next year. <BR/><BR/>I joined the weight loss challenge. I must have lost my mind as I put my weight on the internet. Yikes! Weight loss, like running, requires a support group.Irish Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151722468428920504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-91876756194014625022007-11-03T14:39:00.000+00:002007-11-03T14:39:00.000+00:00Congrats on your marathon! Your post makes it soun...Congrats on your marathon! Your post makes it sound like a wonderful time and well worth the effort!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-52439778389738994322007-11-02T20:35:00.000+00:002007-11-02T20:35:00.000+00:00Great post Petra! I love how introspective we are ...Great post Petra! I love how introspective we are after a marathon, reflecting on our experience and looking toward the future. <BR/><BR/>You may want to pick up the Pfitzinger book and give it a read- it is most definitely a difficult program but gets the results. I don't think you have to have a huge mileage base to do it, Maritza (see her blog link on my page) used it for her NYC Marathon this coming weekend and she usually topped out at about 40 miles during training before. I think you could do it! <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your goals and enjoy the cross training and "just for fun" running. :)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-31354545543889614462007-11-02T17:25:00.000+00:002007-11-02T17:25:00.000+00:00Yes, having an off-season is soooo nice and you ea...Yes, having an off-season is soooo nice and you earned it! If you end up doing two marathons next year (Spring & Fall), maybe try Hansen's for the first one and Pfitz for the second? <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your holiday challenge. I think swimming and having to wear a bathing suit regularly will help!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-61805008429707621382007-11-02T14:07:00.000+00:002007-11-02T14:07:00.000+00:00Petra I just love love love you! So positive! I lo...Petra I just love love love you! So positive! I love it!<BR/><BR/>Your plan sounds GREAT. I agree that taking some time off from TRAINING is a wonderful thing. I plan to do the same thing after my marathon!<BR/><BR/>And to avoid the growing of my existing muffin top, I plan to try to keep up the running through December... just much less.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-50900417637437232042007-11-02T12:19:00.000+00:002007-11-02T12:19:00.000+00:00Your passion shows through in this post. I love t...Your passion shows through in this post. I love the idea of running just to run. Yet I have been consumed by "just one more" to see if I can improve. <BR/><BR/>I was also thinking about Pfitz. Next time things will be different. We will be lean mean running machines ;-)Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542368231175080980noreply@blogger.com