tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post5971086086129032418..comments2023-10-25T09:47:13.177-05:00Comments on A Little Pink in the Cornfields: The Mistakes of a Running RookieAmber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898255649481697297noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-47409893020411930932012-06-13T17:12:41.217-05:002012-06-13T17:12:41.217-05:00My biggest rookie mistake was OVER hydrating--I ha...My biggest rookie mistake was OVER hydrating--I had to stop and pee 3 TIMES during my first Dam to Dam! I can't believe someone would tell you to try GU for the first time during a race, but I'm so glad it wasn't a huge mistake and worked for you--you need that fuel during a long run! Just think how great you'll do on your next race with all that you know now--congrats on first race bling, and I can't wait to see what you accomplish next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-18561237957906815992012-06-09T22:58:04.009-05:002012-06-09T22:58:04.009-05:00If you want a good laugh at my half marathon exper...If you want a good laugh at my half marathon experience, go to my blog and search for it. ;)Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00510430596263216022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-58478908811453523712012-06-06T18:51:44.305-05:002012-06-06T18:51:44.305-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Charlotte's Web of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035997237787598512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-38778925220204100062012-06-06T14:39:17.594-05:002012-06-06T14:39:17.594-05:00I think all those things you listed are pretty com...I think all those things you listed are pretty common rookie mistakes! When I ran my first few races, I had no running friends. I didn't even know what a GU was. I had no Garmin, but they used to call out the times at each mile. I don't see that as much anymore. Also, my post recovery drink was beer. Okay, maybe that hasn't changed much! :)Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-47224680490149098782012-06-06T06:59:42.220-05:002012-06-06T06:59:42.220-05:00Love this. I didn't realize there were drinkin...Love this. I didn't realize there were drinking stations...and where did u buy that gel stuff?<br /><br />Also, I hear a lot of runners talk about breathing techniques. I think I need some help in that area as well...any suggestions?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761627608758353554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-27153929953720550692012-06-05T22:48:13.478-05:002012-06-05T22:48:13.478-05:00Ditto what Lisa said, you were great at asking aro...Ditto what Lisa said, you were great at asking around for advice from other runners! I think fueling is SO key and it's something I'm still figuring out especially when it comes to long runs! The good shoes is definitely the most important thing in my opinion!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-20474730247679515842012-06-05T18:02:31.737-05:002012-06-05T18:02:31.737-05:00I think you did a great job as a newbie and were s...I think you did a great job as a newbie and were so good about asking others around you what you should do. When I ran my first half and full marathon, I had no running friends - or a blog - so I was sort of on my own. I had to learn the hard way about chafing and how to fuel! But I learned my lessons... and now I know body glide is a must for me, and that I need gatorade if I am running longer than an hour!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-38864239622971059252012-06-05T15:38:18.766-05:002012-06-05T15:38:18.766-05:00I made the same fuel mistake you did. I wasn'...I made the same fuel mistake you did. I wasn't thirsty at the first 2 or 3 water stations, and at miles 5 and 6, I didn't want to stop, so I tried drinking and running -- did not work! Finally at mile 7, I stopped long enough to drink and eat my GU packet. I've done RAGBRAI too, so I know better than to wait until you're thirsty to drink! <br /><br />I read somewhere you should eat no more than 2 hours before a run to give your body time to digest. I made two eggs at 4:30 AM and was totally fine by race time.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339087881325231121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112065358549799390.post-31470278756748787002012-06-05T15:01:36.158-05:002012-06-05T15:01:36.158-05:00My biggest rookie mistake was to not concentrate o...My biggest rookie mistake was to not concentrate on breathing. Maybe that sounds silly, but I had a real issue of getting enough oxygen into my lungs while racing. I would feel like I was starting to hyperventilate, but I would get it back to "ok" before that happened.<br /><br />I am training for the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th. It is a 10k during the heat of the summer. There will be about 60,000 other runners, so that should be interesting. And it will be very hot. <br /><br />I do love racing and you gave some great advice. I am getting motivated to start running longer distances!Kristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306590746128643273noreply@blogger.com