January 24, 2011

Long Run Fail

I didn't make it out to run today, which means that I won't get my long run in this week.  This will probably be the first long run I've missed in 2 years.  I'm halfway through eight 12 hour shifts in nine days and tomorrow I switch to nights again so my circadian rhythm is all out of whack.

When I first started running marathons, I was given the (I believe) sage advice that you can miss runs here and there but don't skip the long runs.  That's what gets you in trouble.  So I didn't.  No matter how tired or rainy or late or early, I always squeezed them in.  But today... Today, after sleeping 12 hours I awoke to find myself still exhausted.  I changed into my running clothes to head out for the run, and then changed immediately back into pajamas.

So I'm living life on the wild side.  Being spontaneous.  And I skipped my long run.

What did you do today?
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10 comments:

  1. Running Through PhoenixJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hey, I skipped my long run today and look at me!! Nevermind.

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  2. Rad RunnerJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Its really weird skippping a run right? How do we implant this in ourselves? Its so WEIRD! But then you run, a long run AGAIN, and then your body screams happy songs like "THANKS FOR LETTING ME REST, and HOORAY I LOVE RUNNING!"
    I worked today, I tredmilled it at lunch a 5k, I thought about a shower from 12:45 to right now... 4:49 :)

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  3. LookingUpAgainJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Skipped my long run due to single digit temps and a frigid windchill :( Made it up tonight though because like you said....Can't skip those long runs! But your body will be glad you rested.

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  4. One Crazy PenguinJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Look at you living on the edge! Skipping a single run won't do anything though. It's skipping runs consistently or skipping two or three long runs in a row. Sometimes your body knows better and needs to rest :)

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  5. LisaJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    2 years- you're awesome! No worries . . . I think you've earned a "pass" for this week's long run! Those are some crazy long and hard hours at work . . . you've got to leave something in the tank or else you'll get sick.

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  6. Neil ZeeJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    You'll be fine. I promise.

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  7. CharJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I wouldn't worry too much if it's the first in two years. And you really have to get enough rest to train well so you were actually giving yourself a special training session.

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  8. I Love Your Whole FaceJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I skipped a couple of long runs and the world def didn't end. Don't worry about it my dear. Sometimes rest is soooooo much more important!! :-)

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  9. Black KnightJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I know 2 important sayings: "never miss the long runs" and "listen to your body". Sometimes we must take the most appropriate decision. In my opinion you made the right thing.

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  10. Being RobinsonJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    whoa, never missed a long run?! i'm impressed! that's awesome. i say you'll be fine missing the one. annnnnd i won't tell you how many long runs i've missed in my day (and maybe that's why i never have super successful marathons?!).

    good luck with work. yikes!

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