• Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop
  • St. louis

Moms Little Running Buddy

Always striving, never quite achieving balance

DSC_0142 cropped 200 topright_text
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Running
  • Workouts
  • Pregnancy
  • Parenting
  • Partnerships

Five Reasons to Love in the Long Run

February 18, 2014 14 Comments

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

As a runner, there are weeks where I really look forward to the long run and then there are weeks where I dread it more than the dentist (and if you know me and my irrational fear of dentists, you know that’s a big deal).

Last week was one of those where I was actually looking forward to 7 solo miles. I was watching the weather all week and Sunday looked like it was going to cooperate and let me do it outside. Then it all changed and I found myself facing my long run on the treadmill. I know we all have done it at one time or another and depending on the part of the country you live in, you might have to do it more than you would like.

So during my 7 treadmill miles, I started to think about what makes Long Run Days so great…now this is just my list and I will admit, I can be sort of a baby at times but maybe my five reasons to love long run days will help you look forward to Long Run Day

5 Reasons to Love In The Long Run
  1. No food guilt on long run days. In fact, I actually use food as a reward sometimes. Every long run is finished off by some chocolate milk and then whatever I want to eat.
  2. Recovery Time is the best. Long run days are the only times a take a bath. After some foam rolling, it’s so rewarding to soak in a bath, filled with Epsom salt after a long run.
  3. Play Catch up on tv and podcasts. I rarely get to sit and watch TV during the week so it is a perk to be able to catch a couple shows that I missed.  That’s the only thing good about doing long runs on the treadmill.
  4. Hit the sack early. I put the kids down and follow quickly after that. It’s the only day where I don’t even think twice about 9:00 bedtime. Most days I have to unwind to get myself asleep but not on long run days. The second I hit the pillow, I’m done.
  5. Next Day is Rest Day. The rest day after the long run day is a rest day I embrace. I feel so happy to sleep in and enjoy the evenings free of any fitness guilt I might have. It really does FEEL like a rest day.

Now I know, these may or may not be motivating but I figured it was worth a shot.

Do you embrace the long runs or resist?
 Why do you love long run days?

More from my site

  • Herrinfesta Triathlon Recap and MoreHerrinfesta Triathlon Recap and More
  • Getting Back to BasicsGetting Back to Basics
  • Runner Ramblings: Goal SettingRunner Ramblings: Goal Setting
  • Featured Blogger…Katy WidrickFeatured Blogger…Katy Widrick
  • National Running Day and a Gift For YouNational Running Day and a Gift For You
  • Janji, Run for Another

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email

Comments

  1. Nicole Goodman says

    February 18, 2014 at 4:49 am

    These are great! Your #1 tops my list, too. I enjoyed a guilt-free giant fountain Coke and a cupcake (or two) after today’s long trail run.

    Reply
  2. Heather Murphy says

    February 18, 2014 at 5:36 am

    These are definitely things to look forward to! Epsom salt baths and no food guilt is the best. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Krysten says

    February 18, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I ended my 30km on Sunday with a Bacon Sandwich and it was GLORIOUS!! #iruntoeat

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    February 18, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Yes! #1 definitely tops my list too!

    Reply
  5. Kierston says

    February 18, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Rest..so so important. And Epsom Salt baths ,heaven 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Sadly, I’m at an age where I still don’t eat guilt free even on long run days. I did almost 10 miles this morning and have just eaten normally today.

    Reply
  7. Laura Anderson says

    February 19, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I used to dread long runs for training, because I was never a ‘distance’ runner. But now that I have more experience am really enjoying long runs and look forward to them. I find them less stressful and its a few hours of ‘me time’

    Reply
  8. Jennifer F says

    February 19, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Food. It always tastes extra good at the end of a long run.

    Reply
  9. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Definitely the food and sleep! I usually try to squeeze in a nap, too. And I just love being outdoors for that extra alone time!

    Reply
  10. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:33 am

    I ADOREEEE the weeks when I am excited to work out! Isn’t it odd that it comes in week long spurts?! I know 11:59 on Sunday evening… Will determine my mood for the WEEK! It’s so weird! lol!

    Reply
  11. Abby says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:28 am

    My number one reason – post long run ice baths (horrid) are always followed by warm naps (heavenly).

    Reply
  12. Dr. J says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Mostly I love long runs (I only run outside) is the feeling of freedom I have. No one can reach me or for that matter even find me, lol!

    Reply
  13. TrailRunningShoes says

    December 18, 2021 at 3:47 am

    I completely splurge on food after my long runs – huge amount of calories and you’re right – no guilt
    TrailRunningShoes recently posted…PitPat Dog GPS Tracker ReviewMy Profile

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. GO! Halloween 5K and Half Recap | Moms Little Running Buddy says:
    October 12, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    […] the idea of the long run can be daunting despite my attempts to get you (and me to love the long run). So knowing I had 20 miles to do this weekend and no organized group to run with, I got creative […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sign up for Moms Little Running Buddy

receive the latest posts directly to your inbox

Affiliate Support

Shop My Affiliates

Support me by shopping my favorite brands.

New Balance Athletic Shoe