I feel sorry for this poor lady and glad I found EN!

donymo

As seen on Facebook...

So I was scheduled for 18 miles today but I only did 15 - and walked the last mile. I was out for just under 4 hours and everything hurt. Hips, knees, feet. Please tell me it's ok to sometimes say "Enough is Enough" and call it a day. Should I have gritted out another 40-45 minutes? Or is there a point of diminishing returns? Nutrition/hydration/electrolytes were on target. I did 16 last week and it went very well - still 4+ hours. My long run next week is 10 and the week after it's 20 - then I start taper. (for IM Chatt)..........

morpheus

Did she give any clue as to whether or not this is her first?

I hope it is. Sounds like a rookie mentality.

Don, EN will show you the way! i.e. progress AND sustainability!

donymo

First timer

Coach Rich

Perfect example of someone bringing a marathon training plan / training mentality / coach who doesn't understand Ironman training to the task of training for an Ironman.

Trish Marshall

UGH! I feel bad for her!!!! 4+ hours running????? NOT in a marathon or IM? Forgettaboutit!

Jacklyn Moore

Bless our Coach's for their wisdom and for sight to not do that to us.

Mark Hickman

That's gotta be close to an 8 hour mary time…is it considered snobbish if I say that??

rbogle

Get that poor woman a free membership and lets learn her a thing or two...

lparello

Yep-there are plenty of people on the IMWI Facebook page I've seen recently doing that. I saw a woman post that her last long run this weekend is going to be 16 miles....7 days before IMWI. Just shaking my head over here...

jrhogan

Don, The sad truth is that I personally know USAT certified coaches here in Atlanta who believe this is the way...Very sad. The EN Community is a safe to to perform at YOUR best...