After some thought, I agree with the premise. I have trained with specific goals in mind ( BQ, BQ-x, PR etc). That often is reflected in training pace. When I toe the line I have a certain goal in mind based on my training and tune-up races. I focus on pace to 'optimize' my performance.

Absolutely. Training properly is a continuous repeating cycle of base miles and 'quality' work, races and recovery. Done properly you can realize gains over the years. Many people look at marathon cycles in terms of years not months. With smart training and racing the dramatic horror stories are markedly reduced or…

NYC was my first marathon. I'll watch Sunday on ESPN2. It was a poorly executed attempt that was a painful finish. LOVED it and returned for more. Sadly I've ruined my knee skiing and a return to jogging may not be in the cards. I would have loved to 'pace' Ms Anderson

vmarle, yes, I tried it years ago when I was long married and one of the 4 couples produced it for our use on a cruise. As I was a ready to go 3+ time a day guy, not my wife though ;( , I noticed nothing.

'...you're probably planning to beat off in the office bathroom anyway.'

I like your piece but it makes me so sad. My ex is quite similar to your mother. I have seen it from age 16 to 47. She is constantly running/exercising/calorie counting/purging/recovering from stress fx/needling my kids food choices. Now my teenage girls have developed significant food/body image issues. Perhaps they…

On Black Friday many years ago I was struck from behind at a red light. I looked up to see the rapidly closing car bearing down. I said to my fiancé 'we're gonna get hit'. As she craned around to look over her shoulder we were struck by him going over 50mph. As we spun through the heavily trafficked intersection, we…

'once accused' You missed a few. I have trouble with tributes to him and any of these creepy souls (Woody Allen, R Kelly etc)

Friggin autocorrect/completion. Not that I wouldn't be guilty of carelessly throwing an apostrophe without regard to the desired possessive or pleural intent. I like how they look

Hey Kinja! WTF How did this happen? My post ended up with Cheerful Ex Girlfiends byline. I tried to edit/delete without success.

Hey Kinja!!! my post somehow ended up under Cheerful ex Girlfriends byline.

Kamikaze

I was a devout Steeler fan during his Oiler days. Even as a kid I loved and respected both Bum and the Oilers as long as they were playing another team. R.I.P.

Steelers suck and the weather in Pittsburgh is beautiful. My Sunday is free! Thanks to the Steelers for not dragging out this miserable season past the first quarter.

I love, love love Sarah Palin. Why? Because I love train wrecks. And after the shitshow I am able to pick out those individuals not capable of thoughtful, rational conversation. I'll turn to my acquaintance and ask "what do you think?" I am then able to decide if that person should be left behind at the bar or brought…

Yes, you're correct. You have that right. And, he had the right and duty to ticket the law breaker.

Sit to piss? Fuck no. Especially if it's for purported hygeine. If coupled with a deuce it's a no-brainer. Otherwise it's pathetic

So I'm allergic to the one god damn missing piece of my happiness? No damn luck.

Children never truly leave. That's the sad truth

Watching the videos I could feel that weightlessness in my chest as the car lifts and all four wheels break traction. As I head toward the guard rail, knowing it's about to become a violent end, hoping I die quickly and I am not left maimed.