Comments on: Running My Booty Off: An Update on Marathon Training https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/ A Health and Lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles, California Mon, 13 Jun 2016 02:01:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: tila https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129661 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:22:15 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129661 LOVE THIS LOOK! Happy new year!

]]> By: Sarah https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129651 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 04:47:33 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129651 Hey girl! The best advice I got for marathon day was to dedicate each mile to someone important to you. It works wonders! It will take you beyond the physical and, at times, can be super emotional. (My mile dedicated to my stepmother who passed away coincided with a gospel choir at mile 21 and I lost it, but I kept going.) Let the people around you, both on the sidelines cheering you on and on those on your list carry you through. Race day is amazing. You got this!

]]> By: Whitney https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129544 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 05:55:01 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129544 I have not made the dive into running a full marathon quite yet, so kudos to you! One thing I really enjoyed while training for my half (I wasn’t able to find anyone to run it with me) is I talked my family and sometimes the boyfriend into riding their bikes alongside me while I did my long runs. It helped to have someone keep me company and keep me motivated, because let’s be real…you never wanna let ’em see you sweat. 😉 Good luck! Can’t wait to read all about it!

]]> By: Jordan Younger https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129491 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:20:17 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129491 In reply to Cassie.

I completely agree, Cassie! Dedicating yourself to only one exercise can feel a little limiting and it’s definitely not the most well rounded choice for your body! It always feels best for me to switch it up. Yoga and running are my two favs 🙂

]]> By: Cassie https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129487 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:38:24 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129487 I actually think that dedicating yourself to only one exercise isn’t very fun–you experience so much fun movement and sensations when you do a variety! Running is incredible, but so is kickboxing, Pilates, spinning, hiking, swimming, and yoga, of course! It’s okay if you consider yourself behind–it can only motivate you to do better!

]]> By: Jordan Younger https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129485 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:02:30 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129485 In reply to Kristin.

LOVE this advice. Thank you, Kristin!!

]]> By: Jordan Younger https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129482 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:47:34 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129482 In reply to Katie @ Adultingdaily.

I totally understand! I never planned on signing up for a full marathon, but I was convinced by some of the coaches on my team and I am so glad that I have taken the plunge. It’s been such a different experience for me, but the structure of the team and the program definitely helps! Thanks so much for the support and I will definitely keep updating you guys. 🙂 Xoxo

]]> By: Jordan Younger https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129481 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:46:29 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129481 In reply to Julianna.

Ahhh yes that makes so much sense!! I actually had that experience running a 10k recently because there were so many hours before eating (SO EARLY) and starting the actual race at 8am. I am so excited to give it a go… And so terrified! Yay for LA girls. 🙂 xo

]]> By: Katie @ Adultingdaily https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129478 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:42:24 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129478 Love the update! I’ve only done half marathons as well and I haven’t taken the plunge of signing up for a full marathon mostly for the reasons you listed–26.2 miles seems SO long and I’m not sure I have the time to commit to it. I also have been loving the cross training I’ve been doing lately, and I don’t want to give that up. Good luck on your race this weekend and excited to hear how the rest of training goes!

]]> By: Julianna https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129475 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:40:23 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129475 Last year, I ran the LA Marathon, and I hit the wall earlier than I wanted to (if at all!). It was at mile 17/18. I attribute it to not eating enough the morning of the marathon because I didn’t realize how waking up (and eating) earlier than I usually did before my long runs would affect my nutrition. If you don’t bring along real food during the race, then I suggest eating something light (banana, bar, etc.) closer to start time to keep your energy up. Good luck!! There’s nothing like the feeling of crossing the finish line.

]]> By: Kristin https://thebalancedblonde.com/2016/01/08/running-my-booty-off-an-update-on-marathon-training/#comment-129462 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:58:41 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=10097#comment-129462 Trust your training. Embrace the taper. And just run your run. Make it your run!

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