tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post3182218100973036622..comments2011-02-04T15:34:15.590-06:00Comments on The road to the Shamrock: Honey Nut Cheerios + toast + lemonade = uncomfortable running*jen*http://www.blogger.com/profile/17681025164529981433noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-15873269164111631572008-04-24T13:23:00.000-05:002008-04-24T13:23:00.000-05:00Hey, I found your blog through your comments on an...Hey, I found your blog through your comments on another blog...nice to meet you! <BR/><BR/>Just my 2 cents: I found the transition from TM to road to be more difficult than I expected. I wasn't expecting the wind/hills/sun etc to cause so much trouble. Also, the impact on the road is harder than on the TM and I some shin splint flare-ups. BUT if you are planning on running a marathon, you really need to get use to road running...unless of course it is a TM marathon...SueBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721127797205431632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-64347631042700847122008-04-21T17:40:00.000-05:002008-04-21T17:40:00.000-05:00I agree, especially for long runs, outside is the ...I agree, especially for long runs, outside is the way to go. You can't beat the convenience of the TM, though. Get the Nike+ system and you will never need to worry about your distance again!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766798107494284706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-45515043469337505642008-04-21T13:18:00.000-05:002008-04-21T13:18:00.000-05:00I too have struggled with the outdoor run just bec...I too have struggled with the outdoor run just because I like to know my distance. BUT...they are quite enjoyable once you find a route...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261971013778167246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-63781923970306903582008-04-21T09:57:00.000-05:002008-04-21T09:57:00.000-05:00I go back and forth between running outside and in...I go back and forth between running outside and inside on the tread. I couldn't imagine running anything more than 5 or 6 on the treadmill - I get way too bored and wrapped up in watching the mileage slowly change. The first time I ran outside I guessed at how far I was going. When I went back through with my car to get the actual - it was 2 miles further than I thought and ended up being a personal best! Give it a try and see what happens!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323687720805219115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-63110249177106799422008-04-19T13:35:00.000-05:002008-04-19T13:35:00.000-05:00In the past when I would run outside, I would walk...In the past when I would run outside, I would walk if a car or person was coming because I didn't want them to think I looked funny. But since I started working on this marathon, its been completely different. Now I just think that anyone making fun of me in their car probably isn't going to be ready for 26.2 in Oct like I hope to be, and any runners that pass me (on foot or in a car) couldn't care less what I look like hobbling/rolling down the road anyway because at least I'm out there.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364858644784317225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-26182407039664645272008-04-19T12:22:00.000-05:002008-04-19T12:22:00.000-05:00a year ago, you could have never talked me into ru...a year ago, you could have never talked me into running outside. i felt like people were looking at me, and i was fat. but, i did it anyway.<BR/>if you're still looking at running a marathon, you'll basically have to run outside, since 10+ mi runs on treadmills suck.<BR/>run at a slow, easy pace to start with, bring some tunes, and wear clothes you're comfortable in. after the first few times out, you won't even care.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475626486014286511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-15401821155877797292008-04-18T22:28:00.000-05:002008-04-18T22:28:00.000-05:00Yeah, it's definitely risky trying to take your ru...Yeah, it's definitely risky trying to take your runs outdoors. If you want to be safe, stick to your treadmill. Of course, I don't have one, so all of my adventures have to be out there...The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343265242865518594.post-86433589514953817512008-04-18T21:37:00.000-05:002008-04-18T21:37:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh, I totally get emotional during the Wha...Oh my gosh, I totally get emotional during the What Not To Wear reveals too!! Glad I'm not the only one who spends my Friday nights watching the show ;)<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, I definitely vote for heading outside for a run. I find my outdoors runs are a million times easier than my treadmill runs. If you need some inspiration in terms of routes and whatnot, try www.mapmyrun.com. You can even enter your zip and find runs other people in your area have saved.Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.com