Comments on Mama Simmons: Some Things I Know For Sure

5Ks are so different than other races. You need to...

2012-01-10T15:45:55.532-10:00

5Ks are so different than other races. You need to race a few to get your neuromuscular system used to them. Last year when I chased the sub 20, I ran 5 of them. My training showed that I could do it, but it took a while for that to happen in a race.

For the past year you've built a strong base by doing a lot of slow running. You only recently started picking up the pace. I think you just need more time and more 5K experience. Yes, go run another one, and another one, you will only get faster. Instead of focusing on the time only, perhaps you can judge the race based on how hard you worked physically and mentally.
Good luck!

That camp sounds like so much fun! We will be in ...

2012-01-10T11:40:18.802-10:00

That camp sounds like so much fun! We will be in Costa Rica though. You are going to LOVE that powertap......you will have so much more to blog about ;)

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I've been frustrated with my running as of lat...

2012-01-10T11:36:01.376-10:00

I've been frustrated with my running as of late too and wondering why my "hard 1 min interval" this morning was slower than I ran a stinking half marathon last January.

My advice based on riding in AZ in November....watch out for those rez dogs and be prepared for a few sprints if they start to chase you.

I was going to say...how has Krista not done the B...

2012-01-10T08:00:56.809-10:00

I was going to say...how has Krista not done the Bartlett Lake climb?

Wish I could be there to have fun with you all!!! Maybe our schedule will change and I will be around and can at least join you for drinks or something.

I think given what you've done this past year a 5k in the midst of heavy training might end up faster?

I feel your pain on the run races! And I can'...

2012-01-10T05:56:13.280-10:00

I feel your pain on the run races! And I can't believe Krista has never done Bartlet??? I used to do that ride every week during IM training - it's the BEST! You'll LOVE Lemmon - seriously!!

I hate 5ks. Just sayin' - I usually PR my 5k ...

2012-01-10T05:27:35.602-10:00

I hate 5ks. Just sayin' - I usually PR my 5k pace in a workout or a 10k, but for some reason have never nailed that pace IN a 5k. Cause, they are STUPID. :)

You are gonna LOVE Mt Lemmon - but, I think I'm going to need to give you some layers for the way down. Last time I climbed it in March there was snow from about mile 10-up.

Bartlett. BRING IT :)

It indeed must be very frustrating about running. ...

2012-01-09T23:52:58.946-10:00

It indeed must be very frustrating about running. Grrrr. Is it psychological? Sometimes you just need to "break" certain time, which functions as a barrier and then you start believing that you are that athlete who can break X min and you have no problem running that sub-X min over and over.
But indeed strange because you are such a tough mentally strong athlete, aren't you?
Just keep training and racing:)

I am jealous about your March Smashfests:)

Ha ha ha, my advice after reading the 5K part was ...

2012-01-09T19:56:54.264-10:00

Ha ha ha, my advice after reading the 5K part was to say, who cares, do another 5k, and another, and another until you do get the desired time. And then a sentence down, you say you're doing another 5K. That's just what you do when you don't get something right the first time, or the second, or the third.

Here's what I know for sure... You do not suck...

2012-01-09T19:11:21.379-10:00

Here's what I know for sure... You do not suck at running!
And FOMO of camp in Tucson. Good stuff!

Here's what I know for sure... You do not suck...

2012-01-09T19:11:16.063-10:00

Here's what I know for sure... You do not suck at running!
And FOMO of camp in Tucson. Good stuff!