tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post4089422845685460206..comments2024-03-16T18:17:07.224-07:00Comments on Nate Jenkins Training: Boston Marathon Race Recap: DNF and a huge success.nateruns@hotmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-61286117357998443172015-04-28T19:29:18.316-07:002015-04-28T19:29:18.316-07:00I've been eating a plant based diet for a few ...I've been eating a plant based diet for a few years and its done nothing but help my hobbyjogging running.. By giving up animal products youre giving up a dense source of calories (fat). You can replace that with other dense plant sources such as avocado, nuts, hemp seed, chia seed, flax, nut butters, nut milks, olives.if youre mostly eating carbs without replacing the fat then youll have to double up on portions. Clif bars are excellent for a man on the go and also carrying around liquid calories like full 64oz containers of juice or loaves of bread are some odd things that have kept me fueled. By keeping it plant based youll recover faster and be doing wonderful things for the animals and environment. The best plant based fast food can be found at chipotles. Usually ask for a massive portion of rice with corn salsa beans and sometimes with their tofu and guacamole oh and also lettuce. Yum! I am a fan and glad you are able to finally race longer.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358191750818459976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-45418118285570585322015-04-28T13:59:26.472-07:002015-04-28T13:59:26.472-07:00Nate, solid effort man! Even Boston Billy knew whe...Nate, solid effort man! Even Boston Billy knew when to call it a day and save something for the next race. Based on your performance, I think you've got a killer half ahead of you. Stay strong.Jasonhttp://saltmarshrunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-3575664876137979242015-04-26T13:47:57.628-07:002015-04-26T13:47:57.628-07:00Yo "anonymous"- what is with the extreme...Yo "anonymous"- what is with the extreme trolling/hating on here? Take it to letsrun man, or make your own blog. Nate- congrats on a solid effort and I'm looking forward to following your path in qualifying for and returning to the Olympic TrialsMattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-20194836807896731212015-04-25T14:39:48.422-07:002015-04-25T14:39:48.422-07:00I thought Nate's interview on C259 was very in...I thought Nate's interview on C259 was very inspirational. Just the motivational kick in the pants I needed at 6 weeks out to run more MP in training... Then I saw a few pics of Nate on the Internet & I knew that this guy was gonna run an OTQ around the time pigs start flying. Nate didn't have a bad race at all. He ran for an hour at national class marathon pace on a downhill course and dropped. OMG what happened? Dude that's how it goes when you're in waaaaaaaaaaay over your head. 2:30 something & DNF may look the same to Nate but I've only raced the guy once and my record is a 100% undefeated 1-0. Run Boston 2016 dude I've got plenty more where that came from. You can go out easy, suicidal, whatever you want, but until you wrap your head around your rec runner status I'm gonna come storming by in that last 10k every goddamn time. You can grab a quad, hide in the medical tent, bring a note from your doctor, write a 10,000 word blog post on the metaphysical epistemology of your race, whatever helps you deal with it, mang! What are you like 175 lbs.? 185? You ain't running no 2:30 unless you get your pacing exactly right, in perfect conditions, on the best day of your life. What does Nate teach anyhow? Guy can't even even spell Dubai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-55833543752135063412015-04-24T21:08:09.996-07:002015-04-24T21:08:09.996-07:00To anonymous, We the running community find you gu...To anonymous, We the running community find you guilty of "running heresy". Making that kind of statement to our 2:14 marathoner on his site shall not be tolerated. As you approach the starting line of next year's Boston, you shall be fit with a very fancy monkey suit.You will then be forced to chariot 1000 bananas,that being of your preferred brand all the way to the "Dude, you hit the hills. mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-12703667584713259242015-04-24T18:37:08.920-07:002015-04-24T18:37:08.920-07:00Dude, you hit the hills. You should have kept run...Dude, you hit the hills. You should have kept running. (I did) Next time!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-35895674541936232102015-04-23T17:26:01.006-07:002015-04-23T17:26:01.006-07:00Right on Bob, and you and Seko both slapped her. J...Right on Bob, and you and Seko both slapped her. Jenkins soon too, he's no Saint. I love it.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-90165392935721870062015-04-23T08:20:25.937-07:002015-04-23T08:20:25.937-07:00Tough day Nate, cursed New England weather. Seko ...Tough day Nate, cursed New England weather. Seko called the marathon his "mistress" and a cruel one sometimes especially Boston.<br />Good to see that you will be getting back on your horse and trying again.<br />Shalom, Bob.http://bobhodge.us/race-remembrances/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13517066158044506339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-45038236026335569612015-04-23T06:51:54.026-07:002015-04-23T06:51:54.026-07:00Donald- thanks for all that. I hadn't heard t...Donald- thanks for all that. I hadn't heard that quote from Bob Larson. He is a coach who really knows his stuff so that carries a lot of weight. In addition to Meb he also coached Ed Mendoza who is still one of the 10 fastest Americans at Boston with a 2:10:04 and I would argue Ed was his third best marathoner. <br /><br /> Anyway thanks for the nice comment and the thoughts and thank you in advance for the photos.<br />-Natenateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-88852564499206054592015-04-23T06:04:24.477-07:002015-04-23T06:04:24.477-07:00First Tyler- totally spaced on last response! GREA...First Tyler- totally spaced on last response! GREAT job smashing your treadmill wr! That was a pretty awesome run. You have to be pretty pumped about that!<br /><br />SJ- Finacially teaching is great! In MA you need a Masters to teach so the pay is pretty good, even in my district which is below the communities around us. No Cadillacs or what have you in the teachers lot but really it is a pretty good set up. In terms of training teaching is emotionally exhausting and there is always something left to do but I'm only contacted to be in the building most days from around 8 to just after 3 so I have flexibility with all the other stuff and finding the time to run is pretty doable. Now at times our place is a disaster because Melissa works a lot and we both run a lot and the left over time is spent on Facebook and blogs and for Melissa with her half dozen other hobbies/talents. <br /> Edward- thanks!nateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-32635236169642220342015-04-23T05:58:06.257-07:002015-04-23T05:58:06.257-07:00Nate,
Your blog is usually the first thing discuss...Nate,<br />Your blog is usually the first thing discussed in several of running groups when we meet biweekly. You are a good teacher and would make a great running coach if you ever wanted to move in that direction. <br />Thanks for sharing your heartfelt journey and your training log. I don't know or have met anyone who can put their finger on the exact spot that mends and heals the thoughts of your followers the way your writing does. You have a pleasant way of sharing a thought a couple of different ways so we all can understand your concepts.<br />Regarding Boston; which is a notorious quad-killer I think Bob Larsen said it best, "The race in Boston starts a mile 16 if you feel good at that point consider it the midpoint of the race. If your legs are slowing or tired at that point back off and save it for another day".<br />We all were very happy to hear you ran well through 30K and we knew your post would parrot our thoughts. <br /><br />A centime for our collective - more long runs, several at 26 with 18 miles a mp pace all non-stop for a sub 2:18 fall. <br /><br />I saw you at 18ish and worried that your color seemed pale. I'll send M a few pictures.<br />Good luck in the fall.<br />DC <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770905431090142758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-53887555370710794962015-04-23T01:27:43.473-07:002015-04-23T01:27:43.473-07:00That was a gutsy run; one that's made me a big...That was a gutsy run; one that's made me a bigger fan. Your courage and honesty make you an athlete to admire. Best of luck to you for the future.Edwardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-82763418329295635242015-04-22T18:00:51.861-07:002015-04-22T18:00:51.861-07:00Glad to read this positive blog Nate. While I woul...Glad to read this positive blog Nate. While I would have enjoyed reading your splits down to an A standard time, reading your positive outlook on a tough day is inspiring. On teaching-Our future depends on people like you, I hope you can continue (financially and otherwise) to pursue such a noble profession. Congrats on all of it. SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194003135347525809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-54786260909381752412015-04-22T17:35:34.878-07:002015-04-22T17:35:34.878-07:00Thank you all for the nice comments. In response ...Thank you all for the nice comments. In response to the questions.<br /> <br /> What is next? A week or two of full recovery, a couple more light weeks. Then a bit of speed with some quality long runs. In terms of races I have a few local ones and I need to step on the track for a 5k to keep up my streak of sub 15 5k's. I am planning a fall marathon and will look into a half or two along the way. More on that later.<br /><br />Grandma's half (aka garry bjorkland half) this is a great option I love the course and the event. There is a lot going for it. However for work and personal reasons it is a nightmare weekend for me and I am probably not going to do it. I would love to find another quick course with some folks to push with in the late May into June range but I haven't seen one. I may decide to take a crack at Bjorkland but again it sucks for me life wise.<br /><br /> Chicago- no way no how. Not this year not ever. Long story not going to get into it. There are so many marathons I really want to run. I'll do one of those. It won't be chicago. But yes I will be planning for a fall marathon and perhaps a half in the build up.<br /><br />-Natenateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-90961213413477183392015-04-22T17:04:07.371-07:002015-04-22T17:04:07.371-07:00Hey Nate - I've been following your journey si...Hey Nate - I've been following your journey since I was a high schooler way back at the '07 olympic trials. I'm very excited to see you've got your coordination issue under control (knock, knock). One of my teammates in college had a similar problem and I cannot even imagine how frustrating it must have been. <br /><br />It's also great to see that you're able to take what many would have seen as a disappointing result and find the useful information in it - looking at it objectively. That's very admirable and it takes a lot of maturity. <br /><br />Anyway - best of luck in your recovery and next steps. I hope you consider running at Grandma's marathon - we should have a solid group of guys there if you want to hop on the train :)<br /><br />Good luck!<br />TylerTyler Andrewshttp://www.strivetrips.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-13457269548194686222015-04-22T15:56:08.704-07:002015-04-22T15:56:08.704-07:00The next best thing to saying something intelligen...The next best thing to saying something intelligent is quoting someone who is. That being said and acknowledged, <br />I'll quote the man that you, Nate, introduced me to.<br /><br />"Be a well- rounded, sensitive, literate human being. It's not the job of athletics to produce people who know or care for nothing except for athletics. Keep it in its place, behind you family."<br /><br />Joe Vigil<br /><br />You have all those qualities Nate. I'll add honest and courageous to.<br /><br />I'm 50 with a wife, kids and a business. The relationships I have with them is my greatest accomplishment. I love to run and win. But I'm pretty sure when I'm 90 sitting on a porch staring at a beautiful sunset with my wife , I won't wish I did more long runs or spent more time chasing running achievements. <br /><br />family first, running second. Except when it comes to your blog. You better not stop it. Put us first cause we need you. :)dannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-64159130747239844292015-04-22T13:13:58.924-07:002015-04-22T13:13:58.924-07:00Nate,
Glad to see you back out there and chasing i...Nate,<br />Glad to see you back out there and chasing it! I enjoy following your blog and seeing the high level of work you put into your training. Thankfully I've had the privilege of hearing you speak about training up in Keene and seeing some races. Good luck in your upcoming races and trainingJeff Goupilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154048561657100967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-39734032941016523152015-04-22T12:50:05.618-07:002015-04-22T12:50:05.618-07:00I think it was good to go out and compete in the m...I think it was good to go out and compete in the marathon, even if you felt you were under trained and not 100% prepared. I think it'd be too tough to go out and run 2:17 right out of the gate, so this race was good to expose some holes you may/may not realize you had and to work on correcting them in the future.<br /><br />Why not try the half at Grandmas and chase it again at Chicago?Fellow Canova Fan Teachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-81370793019981070782015-04-22T12:17:54.909-07:002015-04-22T12:17:54.909-07:00nice update nate. I'm glad you had no cordina...nice update nate. I'm glad you had no cordination issues. Also, glad that you'll keep working and not sacrifice the family financial situation. Yea it would be awesome to run a 2:10 or 2:09, but whatever makes you happy and keeps the family afloat is all that counts. <br /><br />What's next for you? half marathon qualifier so you can run in the trials?<br /><br />-XC Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-28757165290122124692015-04-22T12:12:39.634-07:002015-04-22T12:12:39.634-07:00Glad to hear co-ordination was not a factor. I ag...Glad to hear co-ordination was not a factor. I agree that number #3 was a major problem. You only had 3 continuous long runs over 15 miles in the last 12 weeks, that isn't going to cut it for a marathon even if you are doing everything else well. JMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com