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How to Finish Your Long Run

July 7, 2011 By Holly Hammersmith 3 Comments

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Run, jog, walk, crawl. Just make sure you get the mileage in.  In the past I have fallen short on my long runs. Giving up. Exhausted. Can’t go anymore. Well enough of that. If you have to, just walk, OK? It’s still time and miles on your feet. It counts. Here’s how to finish your long run.

How to Finish Your Long Run

Wednesday’s Run

7 miles

1 hour, 27 minutes, 26 seconds

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• My Running Journey: A Look Back
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• Running on a Treadmill with Vibram FiveFingers
• My 8K Training Plan – Cleveland Marathon 8K

(5 miles with run group in my Asics, 2 miles “barefoot” in my Vibram FiveFingers)

Before the first run…

How to Finish Your Long Run

How to Finish Your Long Run

How to Finish Your Long Run

Then I came home, rinsed the sweat crystals off, drank a recovery drink, mustered some guts and went out again. Last year I would have said “It’s too hot.” Last year I would have said “My legs are tired.” This year I said “Make sure you get the mileage in.” Glad I did. That’s how to finish your long run.

In Summary

Finishing your long run can be challenging but not impossible. There are a lot of excuses that can be made. Schedules can be crazy, you might be tired or the weather could be uncooperative – which is very common where I live in Cleveland Ohio.

There is a saying though about never regretting a run, or workout for that matter, you will feel better for doing something rather than nothing – I promise. I hope these tips on finishing your long run are helpful next time you are out on the pavement or on the trails. I hope this post inspired you!


Filed Under: FITNESS, WELLNESS

About Holly Hammersmith

Holly Hammersmith is an independent writer and editor. She blogs about how to keep a healthy home and lifestyle. Topics include wellness, household, saving money, gardening and more. Holly lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, preschooler daughter and rescue dog Lulu.

Comments

  1. Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides says

    July 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    That’s what happens when I check twitter before I read my blogs for the morning!
    Great run!!!
    And even better job at not stopping.
    Walking doesn’t mean you gave up, simply means you are saving up your energy to run some more!

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    • Holly says

      July 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks!

      It’s all good. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Way to go for not making excuses! I totally get those sweat crystals! I was trying to explain it to my husband, who didn’t know what the heck I was talking about!

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