I started running in 1977 and rarely missed a day, often doing doubles. Decades of 60-90 mile weeks, marathons, track work outs, even a 50 mile workout. We were just a handful of women back then, mostly in our 30s from all walks of life and many are still my close friends, it was often like a peculiar support group, kids, babies, relationships, etc. it was all on the table. We felt like pioneers. We trained with men in their 40s who were really decent runners and challenged us. I loved it. For me, I loved the way time changes during workouts-on the track you are aware of every second, on the long workouts you experience the minutes per mile as if they are seconds. Images from your peripheral vision, the feel of the road, the track, woodland trails, I never got into music while running. I was a Dana Farber Cancer Institute patient in Boston during COVID. When I finished my treatment I walked to the Boston Marathon finish line, in an empty city, and crossed it, another marathon for the books.
I started running in 1977 and rarely missed a day, often doing doubles. Decades of 60-90 mile weeks, marathons, track work outs, even a 50 mile workout. We were just a handful of women back then, mostly in our 30s from all walks of life and many are still my close friends, it was often like a peculiar support group, kids, babies, relationships, etc. it was all on the table. We felt like pioneers. We trained with men in their 40s who were really decent runners and challenged us. I loved it. For me, I loved the way time changes during workouts-on the track you are aware of every second, on the long workouts you experience the minutes per mile as if they are seconds. Images from your peripheral vision, the feel of the road, the track, woodland trails, I never got into music while running. I was a Dana Farber Cancer Institute patient in Boston during COVID. When I finished my treatment I walked to the Boston Marathon finish line, in an empty city, and crossed it, another marathon for the books.
A 50 mile workout! That’s impressive.
Thanks for sharing!
It was only once! That was enough but my guy running pals got into ultra runs for a while. It was a little crazy