tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605902745484869625.post5248934527261732965..comments2023-04-22T14:32:05.801-05:00Comments on Heavy Steps: What In The World Am I DoingChris @ Heavy Stepshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122524402492599040noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605902745484869625.post-86994729060842103452011-04-05T13:22:00.946-05:002011-04-05T13:22:00.946-05:00Hey Chris, I'm catching up on your blog and as...Hey Chris, I'm catching up on your blog and as it happens, I happened to have had a bad run a couple days ago as well. It happens to everyone, so don't beat yourself up about it too bad.<br /><br />As far as a running buddy, I really would encourage you to ignore the differences in speed. It is still quite useful for even fast runners to take a slower run than their normal pace. In fact, for training up for marathons, I've read from plenty of sources that runners are encouraged to run at a slow enough pace that they can maintain a conversation (while maintaining perspiration). This level of effort is good for improving aerobic capacity. I wouldn't feel bad at all if you're a slower runner and a faster runner chooses to run with you. Obviously not every run will be slow, but if someone is willing to run your pace with you, that's not something you should feel guilty about.wamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793654218598579764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605902745484869625.post-73763051992675813352011-04-05T11:06:11.213-05:002011-04-05T11:06:11.213-05:00Thank you Kalien.. Its comments like these that gi...Thank you Kalien.. Its comments like these that give me hope! I have had those great runs and I need to remember how I feel after I run them. <br /><br />I hope the good runs are going to be more often then the others.. lolChris @ Heavy Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122524402492599040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605902745484869625.post-81218380344588467042011-04-05T09:04:14.029-05:002011-04-05T09:04:14.029-05:00I completely hear you out! I had a day where I th...I completely hear you out! I had a day where I thought the same thing; and decided I did NOT like running at all. But here I am..still running, and there are those days where it feels absolutely amazing, I had that yesterday. Other days I'm forcing my feet to move. You are doing great, and I love that you recognize it's allowed. Hopefully your next one is a great one. :)Kalienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893417104362525900noreply@blogger.com