Bad Runs Happen & 1000th Post Giveaway
My last two runs have been two of my worst runs in recent history. Yesterday, I woke up and decided to lounge around instead of heading out for my run first thing.
With six miles on my schedule I headed out around 10:30 without eating breakfast, without a gu and without cash. By the time I started my run it was 92 degrees in Central Park. When I trained for my very first marathon I thrived in the heat. Thirteen years later and I can’t take the heat.
Around 2.5 miles things got a little blurry and I realized I was starving. I walked a half mile to get water and jogged on after feeling a little bit better finishing with four miles for the day instead of 6. Mostly I was on the west side of Central Park (I live on the east side) when all this went down so I continued to run because it seemed easier than walking.
Today’s run was almost as bad but at least I started out on a better note. I got up and got out two hours earlier than Saturday. I had gu, a bottle full of nuun and cash with me. I was wearing my garmin just to clock the miles and when I looked down I noticed I was running at 1:30 slower than my normal long run pace.
I felt slightly frustrated but refused to let my pace get me down. When I stopped to refill my water bottle around mile six, I felt like pushing it any further would be a mistake. I just wasn’t feeling normal. Just like yesterday home was a good two miles away.
Turns out I felt like crap on today’s run because I had food poisoning.
Marathon training starts tomorrow and I’m somewhat frustrated but know that bad runs happen. I’d rather them happen now so I can learn the lessons that need to be learned before November 4th.
Insert current them song to get me through. 
Enough about me and my bad runs! Let’s celebrate instead. This post marks my 1000th post! Thank you for reading and encouraging me every day here, via twitter, on facebook, and on pinterest every single day!
To celebrate one of you will be sporting a new pair of Brooks running shoes on an upcoming run this summer!
Last month when meeting with designers from the Brooks shoe line, I learned about their two main categories of shoes float and feel. This gives the consumer a choice between a minimal shoe and a traditional shoe.
The glycerin 10 is a premium cushioned shoe for neutral runners. I’m currently running in the Glycerin 9′s but have also had the chance to try out the 10′s. The shoe is plush and dreamy for a girl who likes a cushioned shoe. The forefoot doesn’t feel as bulky as my previous shoes giving them a lighter and “closer to the ground” feel. Out of the box they didn’t give me blisters and seem to fit my wide-ish foot well.
You have three chances to win. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
- Leave a comment telling me your #1 running goal for 2012. (mandatory entry)
- Tweet this “Enter to win a pair of @BrooksRunning Shoes to celebrate @FitChickNYC’s 1000th post and many more #runhappy posts http://ow.ly/bWTu0″
- Subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave me a comment telling me you did so.
You have until Thursday, July 5th at 12:00 midnight EST to enter. Open to U.S. resident only.
{Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. FCITC is a Brooks Run Happy Blog Ambassador for which compensation is provided. This post and giveaway celebration idea was all my own.}
Congratulations to Amanda N.!! You won a pair of Brooks Glycerin 10s!
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My number one running goal is to run injury free for the rest of the year, especially when training and running my first relay in October! I want to run happy, healthy, and increase my mileage.
I tweeted
Congrats on your 1000th post!
Congrats on 1k Posts! My goal for 2012 is to race my second marathon in under 5 hours. My dream time is 4.5 hrs. I did my first mara in May in just over 5…so need to work on some enduro!! And maybe being less concerned about time. LOL!
I’m currently training for my first half marathon, the Hamptons half! My goal is to finish in under 2 hours
2012 = year of my first marathon! I’m going for under 4:15
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/crantina/status/219627639130955776
ANd subscribed to your youtube channel. Lots of good stuff there. How did i not know it was there before?
my running goal is to train for and complete another half. it’s been a while!
i subscribed to your youtube channel!
My #1 running goal for 2012 is to run at least 3 half marathons, and to continue to run consistently even if I’m not training for anything.
My running goal for 2012 is to be fast! I am going to seriously work on my speedwork while training for the NYC Marathon!
I tweeted about the contest (via @runningbun)
My #1 running goal is to PR the 1/2 marathon
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/krissymmurphy/status/219632425926533125
I now also subscribe to your YouTube channel
I absolutely LOVE Brooks. They are my go to shoe no doubt.
My #1 Goal is to conquer my first marathon in October, the NWM!
My #1 running goal for 2012 is to run a Boston Marathon qualifying time. And it will be my #1 running goal each year until I do it. Never give up. And not to worry, having bad runs is all part of the training cycle, but this isn’t your first rodeo, you know that. Best of luck getting back into it with the marathon training. You got it!
my goal is to finally run a full marathon after years of 13.1s
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/melissyk/status/219635749182636033
Also, not sure if this is a unisex contest, but I tweeted as well to give you some blog love anyway. Plus, I could always give the sneaks to my wife! We are both pretty loyal Brooks runners.
I gave your YouTube channel some <3 (and a new subscriber)
Finally, subscribed to the YouTube feed, you have some great stuff there. And congrats on the 1000th post, that’s pretty amazing!!
Congrats! I am moving to Madrid in the Fall- my goal is to run a 10K (at least) in another country!
I’m running my first marathon in October!!
I’m subscribed to your YouTube page!
I tweeted! https://mobile.twitter.com/oowidescrnoo/status/219644368313782272
My goal is to run a half marathon!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I subscribed to your YouTube channel!
My goal for 2012 is to stay healthy and be fit! I have a lot of running goals/PRs I want to chase – but this is the most important thing to me!
I tweeted about the give away!
My 2012 running foal is to train for and finish my 1st marathon!! Philadelphia Marathon 11/18!!
I hope to run a sub-2 or close to it, half in November!
I tweeted! Thanks for the giveaway!
My #1 running goal is to BQ this year! I am running the SF Marathon in 4 weeks (HOLY CRAP) and then NYCM in the fall.. 3:35, let’s do it!
and i tweeted! thanks for the giveaway
my new year’s resolution for 2012 was to run a race every month. so far I’ve kept it!
My number one running goal is to get my average pace down about 1.5 minutes under what it is now!
My goal for 2012 is to take a half hour off last years NYC marathon. Training starts next week and I’ll be ready to kill it in Nov!
You of course know that bad runs happen, but don’t let that get you down. For every bad there are always better runs coming your way. The heat is helping nobody. Taking cash with you is actually really smart bc you never know what you need! Great tip.
Good luck with marathon training, the fact you are signed up shows your athletic prowess.
Brooks running shoes aka little dream boats.
My running goal for 2012 – to enter a race, small or big, while pregnant. Wish me luck, haha:)
I’m so a fan of you everywhere, and no on YouTube – which is great to take with me to the gym. xx
My goal is to run my first half at a 8.5 minute pace
I saw you out running both days in your lime green! Same spot on the extended Bridle Path both times, too! I was on my bike and actually thought you looked really good! Sorry to hear your runs were less than stellar, but I take that as a sign that your actual training runs will be strong and solid.
As for the shoes, my #1 running goal is to run a sub-4 hour marathon in New York City on November 4. So basically, I’m going to chase you for a while until you’re so far ahead of me I can’t hang on. Hehe.
Right now I can almost run 2 miles! My goal is to run a 5k, it may seem silly, but running is such a challenge for me, but I love it! I love brooks as well! Just subscribed to your youtube- um When are we going to make a video together?!?!?!?!?!?!!! Tweeting now!!!
How ironic I found this right after I tweeted that running is still so hard for me after 2 yrs! My goal is to learn how to run happy, run healthy, and run farther so I can run a half-marathon in memory of my BFF! I really really do!
My goal is to get my average pace down by at least 1 minute for long and short runs.
Congrats on your 10000th post!!!
My running goal this year is to come back from my stupid stress injury and knock 12 minutes off my 1/2 marathon PR in November.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/barif0815/status/219762576010133505
I subscribed
My goal for 2012 is to run a decent 10K by November and to run through the winter (it will be my first!).
Oh and congrats on your 1000th post!
I totally get the frustration of your last two runs. I hope you have an extra-good-1000th-post day.
My running goal this year is “no injuries in 2012.”
My running goal for this year is to run my first 10k in the fall.
My #1 running goal this year is to get back into running and learn to enjoy it again instead of being concerned about my time
Tweeted! Thanks for the giveaway!
YouTube subscription, check!
It was a very difficult weekend for running; everyone I know had trouble, myself included. My #1 goal for running in 2012 is to PR in a half marathon!
My running goal for this year is to finish the Reach the Beach Relay in September – It’ll be the farthest I’ve ever run in 24 hours, and on no sleep? Yikes.
Sorry your runs felt so tough, you are NOT alone in that, this weather has been brutal! That means we are all feeling great and super speedy come fall, right? CONGRATULATIONS on your 1000th post! You inspire so many people
My goal for 2012 is to PR at my second half marathon in October and use what I learned from my first half to run a strong race!
I tweeted about this great giveaway!
I also subscribed to your YouTube channel, how great! Can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed already!
My number one running goal for this year is to run my September half in 1:55
My current goal is to run a 5K in under 25 minutes.
My running goal for 2012 is actually my first 70.3 triathlon. The closer it gets, me more I realize how critical the run portion is. I’ve worn Brooks for about 5 years and REALLY need a new pair, but can’t afford it. Getting blisters and tendonitis! Really need a new pair to make it through this race!
Also, I tweeted this!
https://twitter.com/michelelash/status/219781123792846848
Running goal for 2012: To shed my baby weight by the end of the year (after giving birth this fall).
To finish my FIRST 1/2 Marathon in November
So sorry to hear about your food poisoning. No doubt, this heat is dreadful. Rest up and chin up! Marathon training awaits!!
My goal for this year is to do a 50k!
I subscribed to your You Tube channel!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/kristy_joy/status/219783320941232128
Hi!
My running goals for 2012 is to complete my very first half marathon and to complete my very triathlon! The triathlon quickly approaches this Sunday actually! I will be swimming, biking, and running in the NYC Triathlon! My first half is in September followed by my second in October…yea lol! I have lost 52 pounds and in order to maintain this body and lifestyle I sign up for challenges that scare the daylights out of me! I love training though…dont let the bad runs get you down, the heat plays a huge role in how your body reacts when you push (and that is not even including the food poisoning!)
I tweeted to my peeps to enter and follow!
I subscribed on YouTube! love me some YouTube channels! That is where I learned all my TRI bike maintenance skills and stretches for my strained hamstring!
My number 1 running goal for the summer is just to keep my mileage up so I can start training for my second half-marathon in September. After my first half in 2010, I kind of fell off the running train a bit. I kept up my fitness, thankfully, so getting back into running regularly wasn’t too difficult. I logged over 60 miles last month, and I’m shooting for 70 this month! Now if it would just cool down a little!
Congrats on your 1000th post! My #1 goal for 2012 is to become a faster runner. I’m turning 40 next year and I want to hit that bday being super speedy, lightning fast!
My #1 goal and top priority is to kick my (sh)IT band issues and run pain-free. I just want to run ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
My goal for this year is to get a PR on my October marathon. Training started last week and I feel like I have lead feet!
Hoping this feeling gets better. I am always glad to hear that I’m not alone with having a bad run (or two, or three….)
I am new into running within the last year so my goal is to finish a 5k without walking at all.
I tweeted this also!
My number 1 goal is to break 4 hours in the NYC Marathon!
my number 1 running goal is to run a 5k in 32 minutes or less.
i am now subscribed to your youtube channel, by the way i love your hip flexor video
I would LOVE to start training for a full marathon this year, but I need to figure out which one I would want to train for as my first and then get my butt into gear and actually do it!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/219799132594909186
I also subscribe on Youtube!
My #1 running goal for 2012 is to complete my first half marathon! Just started running last year and wish I would have started years ago. Love it!
My number 1 running goal for 2012 is to get back to running after my knee surgery in March!!! Not being able to run has made me realize how much I really do love (and miss) running.
I tweeted it.
I subscribed to your YouTube channel too
Congrats on your 1000th post! My running goal for 2012 is to finish a half marathon. I’ve had some running related injuries this year, so my goal is to finish injury free!
i would love to get a sub 2 half!
I tweeted! @alisenasu
I’m sorry you had such a rough run and ended up with food poisoning! That sounds miserable. I got pretty sick after my long run on Saturday, too, due to the heat.
My number one running goal for 2012 is to train smartly for my first marathon, which is scheduled for Feb. 17, 2013.
I subscribed to your YouTube channel.
I signed up for youtube & subscribed. Thanks for the nudge. I’ve been planning to do that for a while.
Running goal #1: run double digits! I’ve never ran over a 10k so I’m super excited to get this done soon. This week I’ll be running 5, next week 6 and hopefully 3 weeks later I’ll hit 9ish.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/ForkyouNoForkU/status/219811939692453888
And crappy runs happen, especially in this heat. I have to say though, you might have had 2 crappy runs but having food poisoning is intense! I’m shocked you were able to run at all! Great job at even getting out there.
Congrats on the 1000th post. Beyond awesome. Sorry to hear about the food poising. My #1 goal for running this year is to get myself into a better running groove so that I can take my 2012 Halfs and translate them to a 2013 Full. Also would love to hit 1000 miles in 2012. I LOVE Brooks and can use another pair.
My goal for 2012 is to run my very first half-marathon! Scheduled for October 7th! =)
I tweeted about your contest… https://twitter.com/Taborifica/status/219812941933977600
I just subscribed to your YouTube channel. My YouTube name is JuliasPapa. Feel free to come by and watch any of the 250+ videos of my kids. Thanks for doing this contest.
To run another marathon. I did 2 last year and am hoping to do at least another one this year!
My goal is to get back on the road! After having a baby, I’m now itching to get back into some regular (short-distance) running.
My #1 Running Goal is to Run…consistently. I was running like a champ through March, April, and May, but things have been really tough since the Brooklyn Half. I’ve probably run less than ten miles in that time. I have no motivation and it is sooo hot.
My number one running goal this year is getting enough sleep and the proper nutrition to fuel my training and give me the opportunity to train at peak levels. I’d also like to run injury free and PR at various distances!
My goal was to finish a half marathon – which I did! Unfortunately, I was nowhere near close to my goal time, but I still finished. My new and improved goal is to complete another one in September, alter my training to be more prepared for the heat, hills, anxiety and to hopefully come closer to my goal time!
Congrats on the 1k post. My number one goal this year is to finish the marathon sub 4:45
#1 goal is to finish the NYC Marathon!
HAPPY 1000th POST! Thank you so much for inspiring all of us.
I am going to rub a rabbit’s foot, carry around a horse shoe, and start searching for a 4 leaf clover…THAT is how bad I want to win this giveaway! I always wanted to try out Brooks.
My goal for 2012 is to run the NYCM!
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ohhh I tweeted AND I am subscribed to your youtube too =)
My running goal this year is to run more often (maybe once a week?); running has always been the most challenging form of exercise for me.
And, I tweeted!!
My goal for 2012 is to run one race a month for a whole year!
2012 Goal: Run the NYC Marathon
Thanks for offering the giveaway! My number 1 running goal this year is consistency in summer running. During the winter I mostly train inside, but in the summer I want to break out of my spinning habit a bit and enjoy Central Park.
I tweeted, too!
Tweeted about the giveaway
subscribed to your Youtube channel
I subscribed to your Youtube channel : )
My goal is to break 2:00 in the half marathon!
Running goal: Start running!
also I subbed to your YouTube (Cherylvis13)
1 running goal for 2012: run a 20 miler long run.
My #1 running goal this year is to do my best in Cross Country(and not get any injuries). It’s my last year of high school and first year of cross country…and I want to get in the top 10 that go to state!
I will be boston qualifying this year on 10/21/12, breaking 3:05. its the hardest running goal i’ve ever had and I can’t wait to achieve it.
I tweeted the tweet! https://twitter.com/Audrey5078/status/219834359228809216
I subscribed to your youtube channel with my account AudreysPerspective!
my goal is to do the capitol to coast relay and do at least 4 halfs!!
I just tweeted!! ((:
My #1 running goal for 2012 is to complete my first half marathon in October. Registration is in 2 weeks, and I’m getting nervous!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/niferann4/status/219838307104862209
My running goal for 21012……I’m not training for any races this year. I’ve decided to run because I love to run. I get up everyday, put on my shoes, and just go for as long as it feels right. It’s such a blessing to be able to run and have a fit body at 45 years old and this year I’m just going to appreciate that I still have this ability and run because I love it and it makes me feel strong.
I have two big goals–to run a sub 2 hour 1/2 marathon and to figure out how to enjoy racing like I do my training runs! Congrats on your 1000th post!
My running goal is to run injury-free and get faster! Hope to run a marathon sub 4:45
My number one running goal for 2012 is not to get injured!
Subscribed to your YouTube channel
I also tweeted!
I’m training for a 1/2 marathon in October. That’s the farthest I’ve ever run. My goal is just to finish!
I tweeted @TwoTriJess
My number one running goal is to get back to training INJURY FREE.
subscribed to your YouTube channel with http://www.youtube.com/user/TrainerDavey?feature=mhee
My goal is to get back to running regularly. I’ve sort of slacked lately and this would be a good incentive.
Congrats on your 1000th post! Awesome!
My #1 goal for running is to break a 4-hour marathon! Training through the summer for the Philly Marathon in November – can’t wait!
Run my first half marathon!!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/therealmarta/status/219879431274106880
my main running goals for 2012 go hand in hand: run a sub 4:30 marathon AND train for it injury free!
i also tweeted about the workout!
whoops meant to say giveaway
My #1 goal this year is to bring my race pace down from 9:45 to 9:15! I also tweeted.
I am injured right now, so my number one goal is to make a full recovery and run again!
I love Brooks so much. They have changed running so much (for the better) for me. My number one running goal this year is to run my first half-marathon. I’ve already registered for the Cohick half in Springfield, Missouri coming this November!
I subscribed to your YouTube channel!
My running goal is to stick pretty darn close to my training plan for NYC! Well, at least closer than I have in my previous 3 go-rounds
My number 1 goal for 2012 is to finish my first Ultra. A 50 miler in November. Training is going well so far.
My number one running goal for 2012 is to simply get started! I have an addiction to exercise videos and I would love to try something new. I used to run a lot years ago and I would like to get back into it.
My goal for 2012 is to run a half under 1:50. I currently run in the Glycerin 8s….I tried the 9s and they didn’t fit my foot well, so I am anxious to try the 10s.
Congrats on your 1000th post!
Kim
I tweeted! My ID is @gfreeislife
My big goal for the year is to complete three half marathons (1 down….)and maybe beat my 1:52 PR. Maybe full marathon next year?! COngrats on 1000 posts!
My number one goal this year is to run the Philadelphia 1/2 under 2 hours, and more importantly have fun doing it!
My number one running goal is to rid myself of knee pain. I’ve already run three half-marathons and Boston except I can’t seem to get better no matter how long I rest. Next up: trying to strengthen muscles around my knee.
My number 1 running goal is to run without knee pain!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/ridgelyne/status/219975993329324033
I also just subscribed to your Youtube channel!
My number one running goal for 2012 is to complete a half marathon in 2 hours.
My number one fitness goal for this year is to run 2 more half marathons!
I retweeted about your giveaway as well!
Running Goal for 2012: One 6mile run per week – no excuses!
I tweeted the tweet!
I subscribed to your YouTube Page. love it!
This year I have volunteered to coach our high school coed cross country team. My goal is to prove to these young ladies and gentlemen on the team that an “almost 40 year old woman” can keep up with them and teach them a thing or two along the way.
My running goal is to train for a half marathon. I had begun training in January for the More/Fitness 1/2, but injured my back in early March and had to drop out. I’m back to exercising and running and am still set on achieving that goal! New running shoes would be great!
just subscribed to you YouTube channel also!
My goal is to try an American trail run.
My #1 running goal for the fall is run a 5K. I know if sound simple but after two kids in 3 years my running has taken a back seat and I really want to make it a priority again.
I subscribed on you tube
My #1 running goal for 2012 is to finish my first half marathon with a smile on my face!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/marathonmacaron/status/220280568477253632
Main goal is simple: keep running! With 2 kids at home and with all of their activities, I just need to make the time to keep up with my running.
I want to beat my last year’s time in a 10k at the end of the summer!
My #1 running goal is to get back into marathon shape while living at 7300 ft above sea level.
And i just subscribed!
My #1 running goal is to enter more marathons/half marathons!
My goal is to not beat myself up when I take a few days off. As long as I get back up and continue running that’s all that matters.
sellcrystal2 (at) yahoo dot com
tweeted https://twitter.com/zoeybear20/status/220585675957870593
sellcrystal2 (at) yahoo dot com
subscribed to your youtube channel as sellcrystal2
sellcrystal2 (at) yahoo dot com
After becoming a 5k addict, I decided this was the year to go further. In Sept. I’ll be tackling my first 10k.
Tweeted @mscreation101
My running goal for this year is to finish my first half marathon in November! I tried one in February but wasn’t able to finish (due to time limitations on the course) but I’m not giving up yet!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/MandaRuns131/status/220828014475358208
and I subscribed to your YouTube channel.
I’m running my first half marathon in October. My goal is to just finish since I’m not a runner. Yet!!!
A sub 4 hour marathon in NYC! (eeeek why did i type thattttt!??!?
) XOOX
My #1 goal is to run a sub 2:30 half marathon!
#1 goal for 2012 was to finish a 1/2 marathon – finished 2 so ive updated #1 goal to finish one more 1/2 marathon
My 2012 running goal is to run a 2:30 half at Rock and Roll Las Vegas!
I tweeted it!
#1 goal sub 2 hr half in nov!
Run my second marathon wih a better time!! Great giveaway!!
My #1 running goal is to get my strength back after a lengthly ilness.
terrylee5151 at aol dot com
I just tweeted too!!
Tweet
https://twitter.com/CandidaJourney/status/220967997580382209
Just tweeted for entry!
My #1 goal for the year is to run a BQ in my first marathon!
Yes – bad runs definitely happen. If only they didn’t make us feel so badly
My goal for 2012 is to feel satisfied with my hard work and listen to my body throughout training.