tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post2371980947918329280..comments2023-04-05T02:31:44.650-07:00Comments on Faster Bunny Running Blog: Mental Vs. Physical Racing. Chocolate Espresso Cookies!Margot (fasterbunnyblog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-27240382316455775212011-08-06T06:06:53.319-07:002011-08-06T06:06:53.319-07:00Wow! First of all...fantastic tips...thank you! An...Wow! First of all...fantastic tips...thank you! And 2nd- I just bookmarked this post because I NEED to make those cookies.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553495862885669248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-84340089502420438302011-08-05T20:33:55.799-07:002011-08-05T20:33:55.799-07:00I always race in my head. I know that I have train...I always race in my head. I know that I have trained my best... given whatever circumstances are surrounding me at the time. When I was single and childless and held a meaningless job, I sure had a heck of a lot more to give to my training... and it showed in my races! Those are great quotes you shared. One of my favorites is... it's going to hurt... the pain is going to come... it doesn't hurt the elites any less... get to that pain point right away so that you aren't trying to dodge it... get there and then push past it... then you are free to work your own race. That's probably not a direct quote, but that is what my old rowing coach used to say to us. He also coached us in cross-country running.<br /><br />Go, go, go... you faster bunny :) Crush this mo fo. Take no prisoners.XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-22223124709275412332011-08-05T19:59:25.785-07:002011-08-05T19:59:25.785-07:00your first couple points about the self talk at th...your first couple points about the self talk at the beginning, during and after a race are SO true! I think if I can go into a race "mentally calm" rather than my thoughts being all over the place, I feel much better!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378429616486417815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-32563817586645162562011-08-05T19:00:38.538-07:002011-08-05T19:00:38.538-07:00Running is so mental. I remember doing a race this...Running is so mental. I remember doing a race this year and feeling so mentally and physically ready for it. When I started running I was mentally there, but my body rebelled and I knew it was going to be a really tough day. . I'm not sure if being mentally and emotionally excited for the race Actually drained my energy. I remember another race where I was mentally checked out at the start line already wishing to be done or still in bed, and it ended up being a great race and a huge pr. <br />These things are so unpredictable. I think by the time you show up to the race, the excitement will be there to give you the extra boost. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear how the 5k goes! Good luck!Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-61429138830017221572011-08-05T16:30:09.142-07:002011-08-05T16:30:09.142-07:00I can't wait to see how fast you do this 5K.
...I can't wait to see how fast you do this 5K.<br /><br />Yeah, I say I'm competitive only with myself, and that's true as far as the people I know, am friends with and train with sometimes....but DURING a race I do like to identify people around me (including random reality stars :^) ) to beat. I remember once outkicking a girl for 3rd place in a 5-mile race in my hometown. It was dramatic because the finish line was on a track. That felt GOOD.Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-69702928689509188102011-08-05T15:20:10.602-07:002011-08-05T15:20:10.602-07:00I can soooo relate to the ups and downs of the men...I can soooo relate to the ups and downs of the mental-race talk!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-12834720008279463782011-08-05T08:54:40.077-07:002011-08-05T08:54:40.077-07:00Freaking awesome post! I am so so guilty of givin...Freaking awesome post! I am so so guilty of giving up at the end of the race and becoming mentally weak. It is so incredibly frustrating and I really want to work on building my mental toughness.<br /><br />Your workouts this week = awesome! Sub 20 is all yours, you've done the work so now go out there and run the race. All you need to get it now is confidence that you can do it!Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-67502212387872316282011-08-05T08:51:43.845-07:002011-08-05T08:51:43.845-07:00I have to say that the only one I am competing wit...I have to say that the only one I am competing with in all of my road races is MYSELF. It's me and my last PR. I really don't think about the others on the race course and I'm sure they aren't thinking about me. I agree with the mental aspect of running. I believe that if you put in the training then you just have to believe and push yourself! "Pain is temporary..." <br /><br />Good luck this weekend and enjoy it! That's also a key mental component. You're going to do great! :)Pamhttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-13442941935134537212011-08-05T08:36:04.032-07:002011-08-05T08:36:04.032-07:00I've had a post similar to this sitting in my ...I've had a post similar to this sitting in my drafts for forever... running is SUCH a mental sport and it sucks when you mentally aren't into it even though you physically are prepared... and when you mentally ARE into it and you physically can't take anymore. <br /><br />You're gonna kick @$$ this weekend though (totally not a bad word when you only use symbols btw), I'll be cheering for ya!Happy Healthy Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823043949509406654noreply@blogger.com