tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post7497537212202013669..comments2023-11-22T02:29:15.187-06:00Comments on Run with Jess: Review: Run Less, Run FasterRun with Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051037584723266364noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-91781846866538850322014-09-08T18:04:01.998-05:002014-09-08T18:04:01.998-05:00its perfect for tri training its perfect for tri training Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743104693828561835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-70795668295505446022012-09-21T04:28:53.600-05:002012-09-21T04:28:53.600-05:00Hey Jess! I have been using RLRF for my marathon t...Hey Jess! I have been using RLRF for my marathon training but too crave "fun runs" but as a single working mother I thought it'd be good for my schedule. I sure can't wait to get back to just running! I'm on week 11 almost through!! But I do have to say I've gotten faster ...despite my lack of xt. I'm so bad! I don't have a bike or pool so I used yoga and Pilates for cross training. I just haven't been faithful to it! Anyway I appreciate your review! Glad I found it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-72483907895675864032012-08-21T20:16:47.124-05:002012-08-21T20:16:47.124-05:00Thanks for this review! Just bought the book about...Thanks for this review! Just bought the book about a week ago and completed my first track workout yesterday. I love having everything so spelled out in the plan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-24218427436925660222012-02-28T17:38:38.611-06:002012-02-28T17:38:38.611-06:00run faster, run less has a "novice" mara...run faster, run less has a "novice" marathon training program - it's a bit less intense, still 3 days of running.elysahttp://www.racethestates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-60563160194323142062011-06-02T14:41:39.473-05:002011-06-02T14:41:39.473-05:00Great review! I have my first marathon a month af...Great review! I have my first marathon a month after yours. Our paces look similar, maybe I will steal your plan :P<br /><br />Actually, I have been interested in this book, but have a question. I am a rather serious weight lifter, 4 days a week, run 3 days a week and rest on Sundays. You mentioned strength and XT days. Do you feel they are "musts" in the success of the plan? If I wanted to follow this book's plan do you think I would have to cut my lifting?Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370084222512174033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-85576487739006555442011-05-23T00:22:28.628-05:002011-05-23T00:22:28.628-05:00This is on my list of book I want to read. I thin...This is on my list of book I want to read. I think it will be so beneficial for me.Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392437691492957659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-6738380881149626602011-05-22T17:21:34.847-05:002011-05-22T17:21:34.847-05:00Thanks for doing this review, I recently ordered t...Thanks for doing this review, I recently ordered this book and planned to read it when I am done with Kara's book. I was thinking of using the training plan also for my next half marathon, so I will definitely be posting on my blog all about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-12998902000675137352011-05-22T17:07:43.569-05:002011-05-22T17:07:43.569-05:00I havn't offically started the program but I a...I havn't offically started the program but I am figuring out all of my paces and how I am going to follow it. Thanks for the review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744683705291070700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-63923261380168109102011-05-22T16:24:04.695-05:002011-05-22T16:24:04.695-05:00I think this was a very good review, Jess! I have ...I think this was a very good review, Jess! I have a lot of the same opinions about it. It's a little daunting, because I'm doing the half and full plans back to back. 29 weeks is a long time. I really need to get back on my crosstraining kick- I've slacked the last two weeks.Jill@Run for the Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377754234428173139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-67186645808434794492011-05-22T15:50:02.621-05:002011-05-22T15:50:02.621-05:00This was a great review for me to read. I also hav...This was a great review for me to read. I also have a bunch of young kids and time is scarce. This is really similar to the plan I just used for Bay to Breakers (7.46-mile run). I found it very effective. I did get a little burned out on making every workout "count"... sometimes I need to just check out as I am "on" all the time with the kids. And I did have a hard time squeezing in the cross-training... but that was purely a self-discipline issue ;-) Off to vote for you now!XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-92204971034674572402011-05-22T14:21:16.585-05:002011-05-22T14:21:16.585-05:00I feel the exact same about RLRF. I'm a speed/...I feel the exact same about RLRF. I'm a speed/time junkie so I love that it is helping get faster times. BUT I really miss just going out for a run without a watch. I try to use the tempo or long runs as my "fun runs" but it's not quite the same. After the Seattle RNR marathon, I'll be taking a few weeks off formal training before Portland Marathon training starts and I'm looking forward to just carefree running. I'm sure, though, that I'll be chomping at the bit to get back to RLRF. The other positive thing I find about RLRF is that I've become more disciplined about cross training, which I know is better for my body. Also, the low overall milage is much better for injury-prone me. I'm doing about half the milage of other full marathon training plans.Average Woman Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552228589984570963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-83365711282600749722011-05-22T12:37:26.703-05:002011-05-22T12:37:26.703-05:00Great review. I'm really interested in RLRF pr...Great review. I'm really interested in RLRF program since right now I feel like I have a lot of easy runs that I'm not sure are necessary. Thanks!<br />:)Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-26005513993900977332011-05-22T11:32:04.256-05:002011-05-22T11:32:04.256-05:00I used this for the last month of my 1/2 training ...I used this for the last month of my 1/2 training and it got me a 2:26:27! I don't have any races planned right now :-( but will definitely use it again if I am training!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609585585261131181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-4542198740741670992011-05-22T09:52:53.609-05:002011-05-22T09:52:53.609-05:00Good timing on the review! I have a 50% off coupon...Good timing on the review! I have a 50% off coupon that expires today at a bookstore nearby and was thinking about using it on this book. After looking at your plan, I'm not sure I'm ready for it. I only run 3 days a week, strength train another 2 days, and ideally fit in yoga on a 6th day. But I'm nowhere near that weekly mileage... 15-20 is about it. I think I barely got over 20 leading up to my half marathon. I might be able to do this plan if I were training for another half marathon but I think it might be a bit ambitious for me to use on my first marathon. ;)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801236102846167282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-5662065324729136282011-05-22T09:00:23.071-05:002011-05-22T09:00:23.071-05:00Thanks for the review, it sounds like it makes sen...Thanks for the review, it sounds like it makes sense... kinda complicated tho for a newbie like me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-73648849243540908362011-05-22T08:57:14.388-05:002011-05-22T08:57:14.388-05:00I do have this book but never really put it into a...I do have this book but never really put it into action. Since I'm training for a tri it doesn't apply this time around. I've heard much success from those using this though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-29853461126278317182011-05-22T08:51:11.484-05:002011-05-22T08:51:11.484-05:00Nice review! I just started the program this week...Nice review! I just started the program this week and posted a recap on my blog. So far I like it, but I agree there are some weeks I am going to want to run an additional day, but I figure that will be one of my XT workouts.Marisa @ The Pace of my Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546362227734728948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-38404162018698281432011-05-22T08:47:25.247-05:002011-05-22T08:47:25.247-05:00A trainer sent me the FIRST training plan, I was s...A trainer sent me the FIRST training plan, I was supposed to start this week but I injured my knee a few weeks back so I'm taking a break. It will be my first half marathon. The one thing I'm not confident with is the speedwork out. I don't own a garmin so I'm not really sure how I'll figure out the pace and all. But I'm going to attempt to run on track for that one once I'm better. <br />XT will be biking and yoga for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-63975688684687158232011-05-22T08:09:51.814-05:002011-05-22T08:09:51.814-05:00Great review. Similar to the comment above, I am u...Great review. Similar to the comment above, I am using a mixture of Hal Higdon's intermediate plan and Runner's World Smart Coach to train for my fifth half marathon next weekend, but I am running five days a week. I crave the "junk" miles. I've read so many conflicting articles regarding these "junk" miles, so I guess I'll have to see how the race goes.RunFitMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163553832428729144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7078779410860350086.post-82708780663760412612011-05-22T07:52:44.620-05:002011-05-22T07:52:44.620-05:00This sounds like a great plan. I was using a mix b...This sounds like a great plan. I was using a mix between Hal Hidgon and Runner's World Smart Coach, but I'm not a fan of running four days a week. For me, it just feels like too much. Also, I feel either tired or don't have time on my rest days to work out. I will definitely give this one a shot. :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098610708615465350noreply@blogger.com