- I think my running form is changing for the better as a result of longer runs. I need to use my arms more. It helps to keep up the pace.
- I think some exercise the day before a long run helps with intestinal issues.
- Distance running is a significant time commitment. Though my long run was only a couple hours, preparation and recovery seems to take several more hours. This was starting to piss me off earlier today as I had some other things I could have been doing. After I started running I forgot all about.
- It's pretty damn dark by 8:00PM this time of the year.
8.26.2007
A few things I learned on my long run today...
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I also noticed that my running form has changed, and I hope for the better.
I don't know that it's necessary to "use my arms more" during long runs. They should be relaxed. Pumping your arms during long runs is exhausting and inefficient. Anyway, save that for the last 400m of the East Haven Community Classic 5K.
Training for a long distance race is very time consuming and doesn't allow for a flexible schedule, but that's only a problem if you manage your time poorly. I'd rather make this type of committment to running than be tempted to waste a lot of free time.
It's going to be difficult to get used to running in the dark for the next few seasons.
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