tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post6143966407890263027..comments2024-03-24T13:36:22.285-06:00Comments on Bringin' Becky Back...: Well That was StupidBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08619494956104008413noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-90850299263120704472011-04-26T12:22:18.630-06:002011-04-26T12:22:18.630-06:00Hey Becky! Sorry to be slow getting back to you ab...Hey Becky! Sorry to be slow getting back to you about Ragnar. Ok, not going to lie... Runner #6 is tough! You can read my full review here from last year<br />http://seemomrunfar.blogspot.com/2011/01/june-21-2010-ragnar-recap.html<br /><br />and if you want to look there are pics of the end of leg #2 here<br />http://seemomrunfar.blogspot.com/2011/01/june-27-2010-hill-revisited.html<br /><br />Here is my advice -<br />Don't take off to fast on your first leg. I kept thinking of it as my "downhill" leg, but that first mile plus of uphill is tough stuff. The downhill is no walk in the park... it is steep and last year it was really rocky and rough terrain so I didn't feel comfortable just flying down it. I was SO dusty and dirty at the end of it. It was fun, but not easy.<br /><br />The second leg is eight miles of mostly uphill (and some is pretty steep). I would do as much hill training as you can before hand. It's tough! I did have to walk some last year (hoping not to this year)<br /><br />The last leg is easy... short and flat. You will be thoroughly exhausted most likely though so don't discount it.<br />Since you have already done a ragnar you know what to expect. I say just have fun and do the best you can. :)SupermomE13https://www.blogger.com/profile/11305105357197956694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-58307836337816907402011-04-26T06:51:20.962-06:002011-04-26T06:51:20.962-06:00We live, and learn - sometimes the hard way!
It...We live, and learn - sometimes the hard way!<br />It's only dumb dumb dumb if we don't learn from it!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-67857340818320705452011-04-26T01:29:10.565-06:002011-04-26T01:29:10.565-06:00Aww I'm sorry to hear about your run :( I'...Aww I'm sorry to hear about your run :( I'm sending all the luck I can find your way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-33849336683112005282011-04-25T21:27:21.724-06:002011-04-25T21:27:21.724-06:00I don't know if it will help, but you should g...I don't know if it will help, but you should get your self a roller for your IT band. I was having trouble with my knee last year and my chiropractor sold me one. I'm not going to lie, it hurts SOOOOO bad to do it! But... it really did make a big difference. Your IT band (the big thick tendon that runs from your hip to your knee on the outside of your leg) gets really tight - especially for new runners. I was told it's really common. If you go to the running store, they should be able to guide you in picking one out. They have hand held ones you just run down side of your leg. These hurt about a 6 or 7 when you start using them. Or you can get the big foam roller. Basically it's a big foam tube. You lay on it on your side starting at your hip and slowly push your self so it rolls to your knee. Kind of like a side push up. This hurts like a 9-10 when you first start. I know, sounds crazy, but it could really help you for your race! Check it out! Good luck!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002949544678789625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-57262768577997185372011-04-25T15:17:23.543-06:002011-04-25T15:17:23.543-06:00Take care Becky, hope you get everything taken car...Take care Becky, hope you get everything taken care of by this weekend so you can enjoy your race. I am praying for wisdom and full health - have a good week.<br />JoEJNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552287834410372714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009055216901514609.post-87783820285916300072011-04-25T13:19:32.201-06:002011-04-25T13:19:32.201-06:00big sad face, Becky. I'm really sorry!!! rest,...big sad face, Becky. I'm really sorry!!! rest, and feel better soon!!!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073352095073103829noreply@blogger.com