In terms of watch v not watch. I feel like I almost always run better without a watch. I can be a bit too temperamental when I have my watch. I usually only look at it when it buzzes a mile and if the mile was slower than my perceived effort it kinda throws my next mile off - and vice versa. If I run significantly faster than perceived effort I get a bit too over confident and will usually feel it later on in the run.
Whenever I run without a watch - I don't have these "mood changes" during my run and feel like I just run better. Yet - I will continue to use the watch on a majority of my runs - must be a crutch!
Glad you're OK. Guessing you summoned all your dad strength for recovery purposes. As for the watch, I don't even like walking around without it. I'd be lost on a run without some guide of how far I've already gone and how much is left to go. But I have seen Castaway multiple times so maybe I'm underestimating myself and I'd calculate via sun positioning. I think you should try that next time and report back.
I had not one but two 7-8 baseball games in 95 degree heat. Threw about 200 pitches between the two outings. That's Dad Strength. This is just ice, compression and time. You are always underestimating yourself and you should absolutely go out for a short run with no watch just to experience life away from the Matrix.
Glad to hear you’re all right and still on track for the race!
As someone who uses their watch/phone to track distance, pace and not much else, I’m a little less attached to it. But when the heat starts up like it has this past week, I pretty much stop paying attention to my pace and just listen to my body. Otherwise it’s just too depressing to see how quickly I slow down as it heats up.
That's a good point. I have a chart somewhere with the temperature breakdown. Give me 46 and a cloudy day with a light breeze and a hint of humidity and I can go forever. 90s are like, nope.
Need this bruising to disperse and I think we'll be all right. I was both lucky and unlucky with that fall. Sort of like you guys in that I resisted posting a picture of my injured foot.
Lesson learned? There's a fine line between persistence and foolishness. Way to listen to your body and not make the mistake of pushing to that point. I know that desire to keep going but you called it when you thought it smart. Glad you're OK!
Thank you for sharing this experience and glad that you’re more shaken up than injured. Really helpful to hear about how you embraced the situation when you forgot your watch and just stayed in tune with your body. It’s hard to remember to do that and ignore the watch so it was great to read about your experience. Hope your final 20 mile run goes well!
Great to hear you are on the road to recovery!
In terms of watch v not watch. I feel like I almost always run better without a watch. I can be a bit too temperamental when I have my watch. I usually only look at it when it buzzes a mile and if the mile was slower than my perceived effort it kinda throws my next mile off - and vice versa. If I run significantly faster than perceived effort I get a bit too over confident and will usually feel it later on in the run.
Whenever I run without a watch - I don't have these "mood changes" during my run and feel like I just run better. Yet - I will continue to use the watch on a majority of my runs - must be a crutch!
It's so weird, right? Thinking about a followup for Friday
Do you mind if I pull this comment out for that?
Glad you're OK. Guessing you summoned all your dad strength for recovery purposes. As for the watch, I don't even like walking around without it. I'd be lost on a run without some guide of how far I've already gone and how much is left to go. But I have seen Castaway multiple times so maybe I'm underestimating myself and I'd calculate via sun positioning. I think you should try that next time and report back.
I had not one but two 7-8 baseball games in 95 degree heat. Threw about 200 pitches between the two outings. That's Dad Strength. This is just ice, compression and time. You are always underestimating yourself and you should absolutely go out for a short run with no watch just to experience life away from the Matrix.
Glad to hear you’re all right and still on track for the race!
As someone who uses their watch/phone to track distance, pace and not much else, I’m a little less attached to it. But when the heat starts up like it has this past week, I pretty much stop paying attention to my pace and just listen to my body. Otherwise it’s just too depressing to see how quickly I slow down as it heats up.
That's a good point. I have a chart somewhere with the temperature breakdown. Give me 46 and a cloudy day with a light breeze and a hint of humidity and I can go forever. 90s are like, nope.
some would say "strava or didn't happen." if that were to happen to me, i would've definitely driven back home to get my watch, heat be damned.
relieved that you are living to tell about your fall with a smile! crossing my fingers that there won't be any lingering effect for your race.
Need this bruising to disperse and I think we'll be all right. I was both lucky and unlucky with that fall. Sort of like you guys in that I resisted posting a picture of my injured foot.
Lesson learned? There's a fine line between persistence and foolishness. Way to listen to your body and not make the mistake of pushing to that point. I know that desire to keep going but you called it when you thought it smart. Glad you're OK!
I am learning this lesson over and over as my long run keeps getting pushed back. I kept telling myself all these setbacks will pay off eventually
Thank you for sharing this experience and glad that you’re more shaken up than injured. Really helpful to hear about how you embraced the situation when you forgot your watch and just stayed in tune with your body. It’s hard to remember to do that and ignore the watch so it was great to read about your experience. Hope your final 20 mile run goes well!
Thanks Zach. I was hoping this would resonate and not just be me yammering about my training. Watchless running was truly liberating. Until I fell.