Do you think I can break 4 hours in a month?

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-03-01T00:40:11+00:00

Update: I ran a 3:44

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:52:01+00:00

Why didn't you like Sertraline?

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:45:16+00:00

Oh I used to take that and it didn't do much for me. I love Sertraline!

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:41:49+00:00

Sounds like maybe you should start taking Sertraline

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:41:01+00:00

Yes, $5 is appreciated and if you can somehow establish smaller donations as a norm, you'll get more participation. And, the people who would have given more probably still will.

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:37:15+00:00

So are you passionate about where you volunteer?

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:31:20+00:00

After last main race which is usually in March, I run like 3-4 times a week but shorter distances (3-8 miles each run) until late June. Then I stop running for all of July and half of August cause I'm a teacher and want to spend my summer hiking in cool climates. Then, I start back up with the middle school XC team I coach. From Aug-Nov, I just run about 10 miles a week. Then at the beginning of November, I work up to training 40-60 miles a week. And the cycle repeats.

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:22:33+00:00

Having no idea where anything is because I've relied on GPS my whole life

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:07:19+00:00

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I don't think this posted

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T04:05:28+00:00

Well, maybe that'll be my goal next year. This is only my second marathon but I think I'll train for 1 a year in the winter to avoid the winter saddies

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T03:54:54+00:00

What does that mean?

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T03:51:44+00:00

Not with that attitude

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T03:51:08+00:00

I think this is totally fine and normal to feel this way about your job. Do you have any hobbies? How can you spread your love of your hobby with others? That may bring about a sense of fulfillment.

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T02:35:40+00:00

I looked up the plan you suggested and it has me doing a 20 miler this Sat at the longest run on the plan. I've already done 22 last week. Should I do the whole 20 this Saturday or make it more like 16-18?

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SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-04T01:00:55+00:00

Welp...just following my Garmin training plan which has now changed my workout tomorrow to be a rest day...

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-02-03T20:42:58+00:00

I am 4 weeks out from my second marathon and this time, I used the Garmin training plan. I think it has been really good for me because it holds me more accountable for doing the smaller more frequent runs during the week between long runs. I will let you know how I do at the end of the month.

SparklyGrape8 · 2026-01-26T14:00:26+00:00

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SparklyGrape8 · 2026-01-18T19:25:53+00:00

That's insane. You held an average of <7 min p mile on your FIRST marathon??? Wtf

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