Comments on: A Letter to Mrs. McCarthy*-Part Three

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:03 +0000

Very helpful article! I do have a question about when you said you should at least run 5 days a week. I’m a beginner (only been at it for about a month) and many people/books/websites have advised not to run more than 3-4 days per week starting out. I think the logic behind it is to avoid injury, but maybe that’s just for those who are extremely out of shape. I think after reading your article I’m going to add a day or two. Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:22:53 +0000

Thank you for presenting these articles here. They are invaluable to the beginning runner.

By: chad

chad — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:19:00 +0000

this was very interesting and well written. alot of things i already had known about but i hadnt known the purpose of them or the science behind it. its good because now i know its true, my coach isnt just telling me these things. the only thing i dont agree with is when u said not to run too fast and u should be able to smile even when ur running hard. this is good for the begining runner but the more expierenced one needs to dig deep within themself and push it even when it hurts. thats what makes the difference between good and great. other than that it was great thx!

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:42:38 +0000

hi
i found ur article very interesting,,i have been running a few months now and im doin well but its great to understand whats going on inside the body,it was good for me to learn about the hard run/easy run as it was some thing i was thinking about recently,
thanks for the information!!

By: mishmish

mishmish — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:43:55 +0000

This article was useful to me in that explained the three systems of the body and showed me that even though my cardiovascular system is craving a run, my joints and muscles need a rest. I’m so addicted after only 2 weeks of training I needed some science to guide me. My knees thank you!

By: Pranay

Pranay — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:50:57 +0000

hi
i found this 3 part discussion on running very useful.thanks for the same.

By: Mari

Mari — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:59:23 +0000

This was a great article! I learned so much and I am training for my first 1/2 marathon with my little sister and this info was easy to understand to apply it to my training. Thanks!

By: autumn

autumn — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:06:29 +0000

I am just starting out and I must say its a slow and sometimes frustrating task! thanks for your essay it has helped me know what is in store for me as I continue on my journey of running. My long term goal is running 10 miles, hopefully I dont get to discouraged along the way, thank again

By: A Letter to Mrs. McCarthy*-Part One : Complete Running Network

A Letter to Mrs. McCarthy*-Part One : Complete Running Network — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:08:06 +0000

[...] This is a three-part essay I composed for an acquaintance who had met me for lunch recently to discuss “how to run.” Over the next few days after the lunch, I sent her the attached. Read part two here and part three here. [...]

By: Chanda

Chanda — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:03:13 +0000

I just read through the 3 articles. As a beginner in the running world it was great to find out what is happening to my body. Thank you for explaining it in a simple and accessible way!