tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post2906586260038175553..comments2024-02-12T23:27:15.524-08:00Comments on It's Just One Foot in Front of the Other: Refusing to walkShellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-83495701503986861772010-06-17T14:43:41.558-07:002010-06-17T14:43:41.558-07:00During everyday runs I don't like to walk, but...During everyday runs I don't like to walk, but I also have to listen to my body to prevent reinjuring myself so I will cut runs short if I am not feeling it. During races, I sometimes walk through the aid station, mostly because I have a hard time getting the liquid in my mouth rather than all over myself otherwise.ihaverunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353024020794141387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-62478552736799940092010-06-16T06:28:59.393-07:002010-06-16T06:28:59.393-07:00I walk during water stops too. I've had water ...I walk during water stops too. I've had water up my nose too many times, plus, I enjoy the break.<br />But I agree with Tonia - sometimes it's hard to get going again.<br />I wish I didn't walk. But I do.Courtney @ I CAN DO THIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188541471608922904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-4050048409940519952010-06-15T19:32:15.182-07:002010-06-15T19:32:15.182-07:00I walk during water stops. I can't drink if I...I walk during water stops. I can't drink if I'm breathing hard, so I have to pause to drink. And if a hill is steep enough that I can walk it as fast as I'm running, I'll sometimes walk it in long races. But, I've never had any issues with starting back up after a water stop and my legs appreciate the change in gait, so it works well for me.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-40029247809698112052010-06-15T17:15:52.147-07:002010-06-15T17:15:52.147-07:00I think it is okay to walk, and that is probably b...I think it is okay to walk, and that is probably because I do. I think if you run more than you walk, you are still a runner. If you walk an entire race, you are a walker. Regardless, I think everyone who gets out there and does something to better themsleves is a winner.<br /><br />Personally, I think if people "couldn't" walk while running, a lot less people would try. And there would be a lot less amazing people in the blog land :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-35854577598361530882010-06-15T14:37:23.339-07:002010-06-15T14:37:23.339-07:00No, no you didn't offend me - it's just my...No, no you didn't offend me - it's just my weird sarcastic humour.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-20314784311380458262010-06-15T11:45:39.058-07:002010-06-15T11:45:39.058-07:00I really like the new look of your blog!
I don&#...I really like the new look of your blog! <br />I don't walk either. If I do, its not counted in my running distance that I keep track of. I don't like to walk during races either. It seems to hurt more so to transition between the two than it does to just run a bit slower and not change my gait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-90166061073208942712010-06-15T10:35:55.559-07:002010-06-15T10:35:55.559-07:00I have only walked at the end of my two marathons....I have only walked at the end of my two marathons. I don't usually walk through water stations. It just physically hurts to start running again ... not to mention the lack of mental motivation, then, too. You look awesome -- love the pink!!Running Diva Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206434164895428378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-58739100637211906122010-06-15T07:54:54.249-07:002010-06-15T07:54:54.249-07:00i never walk either. my mentality just doesn't...i never walk either. my mentality just doesn't let me. definitely not the smartest thing in certain situations but i will not walk. i may stop but walking just won't happen my legs need to cover the whole distance running!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-18715499632339348972010-06-15T07:54:51.018-07:002010-06-15T07:54:51.018-07:00I hadn't ever walked during a race until Bosto...I hadn't ever walked during a race until Boston this year and again at Big Sur. It was humbling, but I also realized sometimes you just gotta do it! But I totally understand, I usually never walk on my traing runs, like Tonia said, it is so much harder to start running again!!!<br />Love the Tonia shout out!!!!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-66577138397935897752010-06-15T06:41:00.647-07:002010-06-15T06:41:00.647-07:00Great job. I do not walk on my runs, but if I need...Great job. I do not walk on my runs, but if I need too, I do in a race.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897053755749839079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-36670523471436728702010-06-15T06:24:16.757-07:002010-06-15T06:24:16.757-07:00I think it's ok for people to walk if they nee...I think it's ok for people to walk if they need to. I personally don't do it unless I am beaten to a pulp (which has happened!) but to each his own.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-56091750996835150412010-06-15T06:17:08.589-07:002010-06-15T06:17:08.589-07:00I almost never walk, but I don't really have a...I almost never walk, but I don't really have an opinion on it. Sometimes it is harder to start again if you walk!<br /><br />Thanks for the link love and all those complements! Totally made my day.<br /><br />Did you get the message I sent you?TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-19763472100275678722010-06-15T06:10:05.446-07:002010-06-15T06:10:05.446-07:00I do allow short walk breaks during long runs and ...I do allow short walk breaks during long runs and races (marathon distance only, not during anything shorter). It works for me, but we are all different. <br /><br />Good for you pushing through and keeping those tired legs moving!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-6586916798318004752010-06-15T05:41:18.615-07:002010-06-15T05:41:18.615-07:00I'm ok with walking - obviously....well, scrat...I'm ok with walking - obviously....well, scratch that. I'm not ok with it, I just need it. But I only allow myself a certain amount of steps (20 being the most). I hope to not walk at all during the half marathon (except bathroom breaks or whatever).S Club Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061586966925524808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-62477612449516284062010-06-15T05:14:11.369-07:002010-06-15T05:14:11.369-07:00I'm okay with walking during a race...especial...I'm okay with walking during a race...especially a long distance like a half. And I definitely walk through water stations no matter what the distance. I'm not coordinated enough to run and drink!Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937464974985509562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-75119197548494673962010-06-15T05:01:37.568-07:002010-06-15T05:01:37.568-07:00Congrats on keeping the streak going! Interesting...Congrats on keeping the streak going! Interesting questions. Do you allow yourself to walk during a run? Yes, I usually do funny walking to keep my hams and glutes activated so my ITB doesn't tighten up. Is it okay to walk during a race? I have to say yes for the same reasons. I prefer not to walk during a race, but sometimes it is necessary if I want to keep moving forward.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502064517617297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-23935479114379186122010-06-15T04:48:42.017-07:002010-06-15T04:48:42.017-07:00We do run/walk in our long run training. Though no...We do run/walk in our long run training. Though now apparently I won't be doing that as we are shaking things up in my training...could be interesting..I need the walk break to drink my water!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-46382287197895424252010-06-15T02:56:00.610-07:002010-06-15T02:56:00.610-07:00Woah - whole lotta pink going on in that first pic...Woah - whole lotta pink going on in that first picture!<br /><br />I typically walk during runs and races because I am retarded when it comes to hydrating and running at the same time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528976842290078378.post-86006142701739859882010-06-15T00:59:45.385-07:002010-06-15T00:59:45.385-07:00So what your saying is that you're determinedl...So what your saying is that you're determinedly goal oriented (or more negatively put - pig-headedly stubborn) It's a good characteristic to have as a distance runner. I generally don't walk during races but did when I ran Sydney half last year - but only through 2 water stops.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.com