Since it’s Tuesday, I’m joining the link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner)
The Topic for today is: What are some running mistakes you’ve made or keep on making?
- Incorrect Dress
Not dressing warm enough (though this is rare)
and dressing too warmly (too often).
- Starting Out a Race Too Fast
ALWAYS. I think I’ve only had one race ever with negative splits (and only because I was running with someone else).
- Running With An Injury
I am better about that now but I have raced with a stress fracture and a broken foot.
- No Warm-Ups or Cool Downs
Guilty as charged. Always in a rush to get it done.
- No Strength Training.
Yup. Nada or rarely on my part. No time. No Interest. Many excuses….
- Too Much Focus on Speed
I have to say that this is my past. I used to obsess about my finish times and PRs.
I no longer really care if I get faster.
Now my focus in running is on enjoyment and connecting with friends. I know that when I run with “slower” runners, I will not improve. But now I get more satisfaction in that I am helping and motivating others.
I’m also linking up here:
Formerly the Running Coaches’ Corner, it’s back with new co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Running on Happy, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Fauxrunner.
Happy Running! Have you also made any of the above mistakes or any others? Please share.
I could probably write a book on all the mistakes I’ve made (and continue to do) while running, lol. Some of the same ones as you. And I still like to run fast, although my body doesn’t allow me to do it very often anymore!
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Same. I’m trying to happy about my slow pace. It’s easy without any races.
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To my credit, I am good about not running if something hurts but I believe I can claim everything else on this list. Strength training tho…yes I “should” step it up, but can I just say that I am with you…no interest.
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I envy those that enjoy strength training.
I am better about dealing with injuries.
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Very good points, Darlene! I forgot about incorrect dress, that’s a good one, too.
I’m still obsessing about finishing times and PRs. I hope I can get better at that, just like you did. After all, it is more rewarding to help others instead of focusing on one’s own goals.
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ha ha. I’m not obsessing because I don’t consider virtual races really races. I plan to stay this one once we race again BUT……I am a competitive person by nature. We’ll see if I maintain this attitude.
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I was horrible underdressed for the NYC half a few years ago and it was my most miserable race experience. I was freezing!
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Me too. I froze during the NYC Half 2018.
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We shared many of the same for this link-up 😉 I didn’t even think about the dressing too warm/cold. I’m always more concerned with being cold (as opposed to being too warm), so I guess I don’t consider that a mistake if I have an extra layer LOL
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I do dress in layers too. Sometimes I shed them and it’s a mistake.
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Incorrect dress — don’t all runners go through that? Always? — and starting out too fast. That was one reason I enjoyed working with a coach, having paces to guide me. I’ve actually started out too slow in some races, too, and regretted it, believe it or not.
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I doubt I’ve started out too slow but also I don’t look at my watch until after the race. Maybe that’s a mistake too. LOL
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Mine was a stress fracture and luckily I didn’t make it worse. I doubt I would run on it now. I hope I’ve gotten smarter. In some ways, yes and in others…nope!
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I think I tend to make the same mistakes over and over again! not warming up and adding mileage too quickly are probably my biggest
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Don’t we all?
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Running with a stress fracture and broken foot sounds pretty awful! I’m not good about warming up or cooling down. And I’ve definitely had races where I went out way too fast.
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Yup. We all make most of the same mistakes.
You feel the pain when you stop running. Adrenaline takes over sometimes in a race.
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Every year I feel like I need to relearn how to dress for different temperatures. I’ve made the mistake of wearing too many layers often!
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Yup. Me too. Especially this time of year.
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Dressing properly is a tough one for me. I tend to get so hot when I run, but I need to keep my fingers and toes warm due to Raynaud’s. It’s tricky to get the right combo sometimes.
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It is. I get warm too.
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Guilty as well as many of the things you listed. I will never learn. 🙂
Thank you for linking up with us!
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Me too
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