tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post6167656262137350774..comments2024-03-27T20:31:44.878-05:00Comments on Steve in a Speedo?! Gross!: Monster Dash 10 MileSteve Stenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-14626639955131514272009-11-05T13:28:34.478-06:002009-11-05T13:28:34.478-06:00nicely done on the PR... I think it's good th...nicely done on the PR... I think it's good that you changed your strategy... If you try nothing new... you don't have much chance to learn what is possible.... and *that* I think, is what it's all about.it's all about pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050255876900385166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-30469875860153357492009-11-03T19:08:22.285-06:002009-11-03T19:08:22.285-06:00LOL at the porta potty "ad"LOL at the porta potty "ad"Jumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-2798327427225785952009-11-03T13:49:38.329-06:002009-11-03T13:49:38.329-06:00Glad you got the PR! In my experience the best way...Glad you got the PR! In my experience the best way to run a race is even splits, so maybe next time try for some middle ground :) And I still think at any distance over 10 miles you should be able to chat a bit without really affecting your time. Those paces are naturally at an aerobic level that you can sustain for longer periods, hence you aren't going all out, and aren't at a pace that you can't put in a few good words to your neighbors. I thrive off saying good job to many late in the race, and I know for sure it makes me feel stronger and helps me to continue to run fast. I think we are similar in that manner, and that it brings us enjoyment to feed off and help others during the race.E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-83737100187437494842009-11-03T08:27:19.594-06:002009-11-03T08:27:19.594-06:00Congratulations on your great race Steve! You kno...Congratulations on your great race Steve! You know, I think there is something to the art of a nice negative split and a lot of us have trouble achieving it. If it makes your races more fun, then go for it!Runner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-70191696214793740002009-11-03T03:28:12.073-06:002009-11-03T03:28:12.073-06:00You're lucky have parked you're car near t...You're lucky have parked you're car near the <a href="http://www.diamondprovides.com/" rel="nofollow">porta-potties</a>.Southern California Porta-pottieshttp://www.diamondprovides.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-70445603161020434232009-11-02T20:23:22.649-06:002009-11-02T20:23:22.649-06:00and to jumper 2.0- don't be so quick to say ot...and to jumper 2.0- don't be so quick to say others don't know what they are talking about if they don't agree with your opinion.<br />I am a 15 year veteran coach and exercise physiologist of age group winning and podium finisher triathletes at the Hawaii Ironman, Boston qualifiers and professional bike racers. <br />I know what I'm talking about. Stepping out of the box and testing yourself a bit is great and you can enjoy the process of becoming fitter all the way. Steve managed to try something new and still enjoy himself so kudos to him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636190133893025494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-25651001407428261632009-11-02T20:15:06.247-06:002009-11-02T20:15:06.247-06:00Congrats on many levels! First for being open to t...Congrats on many levels! First for being open to tying something new. You will never know where your current limits are until you test yourself. "Embrace the pain" it's coming, learn to enjoy that little bit of suffering at the end, when you can work through fatigue pain and overcome it, it will open new doors for you. You accomplished that in this race, or at least started to. Work on your pacing strategy during training now. Your avg pace was 6:13 for the 10 miler so when you are training for longer distance races, shoot for 6:10-6:13 pace, that's your threshold. Take this race and use it for the learning tool it is. Practice your 6:10 pace for mile to two mile repeats, as well as fast finishes in a longer run. You can hold 6:10's, and if you practice the right way, you will do that in your next race not feeling quite so bad at the end. Good luck! You can do it! I'm psyched that you tried! Great effort!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636190133893025494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-56204995605833928712009-11-02T20:05:01.943-06:002009-11-02T20:05:01.943-06:00If you don't like going out fast, then don'...If you don't like going out fast, then don't do it! Especially if you didn't enjoy the race.<br /><br />Nice work, though!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-26090248483783900922009-11-02T19:17:42.513-06:002009-11-02T19:17:42.513-06:00Fun Seeing you out there! I think I passed you go...Fun Seeing you out there! I think I passed you going out on the half course when you would have been coming into mile 7- you looked great and I'd say I like to see the smiling, having fun Steve-so maybe just save the PR races for once in awhile. :-)tri-mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770606044307572284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-40880663292240634092009-11-02T19:13:15.738-06:002009-11-02T19:13:15.738-06:00Thanks for the poop shots, always appreciated, wel...Thanks for the poop shots, always appreciated, well, thanks for being waist up anyway. Sounds like a very successful day to me, congrats! Oh, and that Jen always looks way to nice for her races;)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398496906384738920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-28002523516123706392009-11-02T17:16:02.859-06:002009-11-02T17:16:02.859-06:00One might say that running without talking is like...One might say that running without talking is like pooping without smiling . . . what's the point?<br /><br />Seriously, how can you poop with a smile on your face and not get all squinty and stuff? I remain amazed.Bootchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300148137044133865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-30019727578678321152009-11-02T16:20:17.931-06:002009-11-02T16:20:17.931-06:00I agree with Maria and the others! And thank you e...I agree with Maria and the others! And thank you everybody for assuming the positive about what I wrote earlier. I just read it and kind of winced but I met exactly how you guys responded.<br />Congrats on the great run Steve.Jumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-71415748463072809232009-11-02T16:00:31.596-06:002009-11-02T16:00:31.596-06:00Congratulations on the PR.
Now that you know for ...Congratulations on the PR.<br /><br />Now that you know for sure that you want to be a social and fun-loving racer who annoys the crap out of the other racers at the end when you pass them and ask them how they are feeling, you should be able to set up your next race plan.<br /><br />You have been doing the right thing by keeping up with your track workouts to get faster and they have been paying off. You got an opportunity to feel the hurt this time and you got to experience what it does to you mentally during a race so you will know what to expect in the future. <br /><br />Find your 10 days of flat out goof-off recovery time with no major workouts (light fun ones are ok) for this winter and then begin the process of building again. You might be surprised to see what happens to your speed over those 10 days when you allow your body to get a good rest. Keep it to 10 and no more than 14 or you will be fighting to come back.<br /><br />Good on ya and Congratulations to Pharmie as well. I look forward to reading about her run.Coach Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916292202560298840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-73451874418885449262009-11-02T13:34:39.735-06:002009-11-02T13:34:39.735-06:00Congrats on the PR and 3rd place finish! But I to...Congrats on the PR and 3rd place finish! But I totally agree with you . . . you get to a point where if you are THAT concerned with racing your guts out, it just takes all the joy out of it. And if that's the case, what's even the point? I agree with everyone else . . . you and only you can know what racing strategy is best for you. Great job, Steve! You are awesome! :)Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-8495559268817427872009-11-02T13:16:22.491-06:002009-11-02T13:16:22.491-06:00First off, the pantsless and pooping was too funny...First off, the pantsless and pooping was too funny!<br /><br />Great going on the PR! I may have to force myself to try your strategy one these races as I always go out to hard and have the sufferfest towards the end like you did there!Janet Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547444983215352185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-38401828986695393422009-11-02T13:14:17.841-06:002009-11-02T13:14:17.841-06:00Congrats on the PR and third place finish. If I we...Congrats on the PR and third place finish. If I were you, I think I'd go back to negative splits but try to balance the first half to get a little faster. But you know you best. Cheers!B. Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005060826015780427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-25753623784446115302009-11-02T11:08:05.784-06:002009-11-02T11:08:05.784-06:00You are amazing! Great job!You are amazing! Great job!Amytrigirl (aka Amybee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08235971347701097496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-50263098091959603992009-11-02T11:05:25.188-06:002009-11-02T11:05:25.188-06:00Congrats on the PR! I don't know. I've b...Congrats on the PR! I don't know. I've been a competitive athlete my whole life. I am kind of at the point (age!) where I really want to enjoy the sport I am participating in. That is not to say I don't want to improve or just lolly-gag my way through a race. But like you said, there is a line. I prefer to be on the enjoyment side of that line, otherwise, I may not continue. But, that's just me.<br /><br />I want a post with a lineup of every indoor porta potty shot in sequence. It's a small dream, but you gotta have one, and that is mine.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860306741449772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-68484021235368431732009-11-02T10:35:14.203-06:002009-11-02T10:35:14.203-06:00Like Jumper said, "race your race."
The...Like Jumper said, "race your race." <br />The TCM 10 mile is a bit more challenging ( not meant to sound like Sunday wasnt, i know it was windy! ) but less concern over seconds or PR's is a good thing. Glad you are looking at the big pic of "did i enjoy this?" etc....congrats to Pharmie. That is a long day!GoBigGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733710492405707464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-76869670089083933142009-11-02T08:07:07.976-06:002009-11-02T08:07:07.976-06:00Congrats Steve!! Great race and report. I'm gl...Congrats Steve!! Great race and report. I'm glad you tried the other strategy so you can evaluate. Either way you post amazing times so I don't think you can go wrong. :) Well done! And congrats to Pharmie!! :)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-66334805323383065972009-11-02T07:39:00.722-06:002009-11-02T07:39:00.722-06:00Ditto to what everyone has said. You need to do wh...Ditto to what everyone has said. You need to do what feels right to you and decide what you want out of the race and the best way to get it. Great job steve!Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590162996470843373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-75577402621519781342009-11-02T06:59:53.149-06:002009-11-02T06:59:53.149-06:00First off, congrats on the PR. Second, I think it&...First off, congrats on the PR. Second, I think it's great that you experimented with people's input about your running, that shows that you're flexible and really open to feedback. However, I agree with Jumper, you know what's best for you and if starting out slow and talking works best, then stick with it!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909327887647592590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-85338686103229690632009-11-02T05:27:50.262-06:002009-11-02T05:27:50.262-06:00I think you would have run faster anyway and that ...I think you would have run faster anyway and that you need to stop listening to people that don't know what they're talking about.Jumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.com