tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post7681253428657004300..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: WWU - It's the End of the Road For My Half MarathonsShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-27183756194310762782018-01-31T20:27:09.572-06:002018-01-31T20:27:09.572-06:00I'll say!!!!I'll say!!!!<br />Erica Rodriguez Maierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890491335067873533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33423242749906770662018-01-27T17:23:14.637-06:002018-01-27T17:23:14.637-06:00Girl, this was crazier than that icy rain Dallas m...Girl, this was crazier than that icy rain Dallas marathon you did! Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-49234058276518232492018-01-27T17:22:36.789-06:002018-01-27T17:22:36.789-06:00Flossing, ugh. But you nailed it - if Meb can giv...Flossing, ugh. But you nailed it - if Meb can give up the longer distances, I can too. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-41228647693695851312018-01-27T17:21:55.724-06:002018-01-27T17:21:55.724-06:00Well, there will still be training and races, but ...Well, there will still be training and races, but the distances will be shorter. And running with the Renegades won't stop, but I will get to turn toward the clubhouse sooner than the rest on some runs, woohoo!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-77178311015816696862018-01-27T17:20:46.957-06:002018-01-27T17:20:46.957-06:00Thanks, Fran - I know you understand this. :)Thanks, Fran - I know you understand this. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52580388050634936272018-01-27T17:19:39.318-06:002018-01-27T17:19:39.318-06:00We've done a couple of relays, but that still ...We've done a couple of relays, but that still gives me anxiety because I feel like everyone is waiting on me. They're fine, it's me...but that's another reason for me to just race and run shorter distances, and only for me.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-16888862284133644162018-01-27T17:18:20.959-06:002018-01-27T17:18:20.959-06:00I'm really looking forward to this year and se...I'm really looking forward to this year and seeing how my running might change. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-23805187333401891802018-01-27T17:17:44.390-06:002018-01-27T17:17:44.390-06:00It's taken me a while, but I am proud of every...It's taken me a while, but I am proud of every half, even the ones I struggled so much during. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50308646157639731672018-01-27T17:16:59.533-06:002018-01-27T17:16:59.533-06:00Well, when the shoe companies weren't knocking...Well, when the shoe companies weren't knocking down my door, I knew my running career wasn't going to happen - HA! But yeah, it's time to get back to the happy part of running.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50227496694631455242018-01-27T17:15:57.924-06:002018-01-27T17:15:57.924-06:00Haha, me too on eleven half marathons - that's...Haha, me too on eleven half marathons - that's something else, isn't it?!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-1584569179473120892018-01-27T17:15:33.730-06:002018-01-27T17:15:33.730-06:00Thanks, Lori. :)Thanks, Lori. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-25022308025765383242018-01-27T17:15:20.123-06:002018-01-27T17:15:20.123-06:00Wise words!Wise words!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-69369548276465530182018-01-27T17:15:02.580-06:002018-01-27T17:15:02.580-06:00EXACTLY. And hey, I can guarantee that when we fi...EXACTLY. And hey, I can guarantee that when we finally do run together, it'll be a lot more fun if we're not running a half marathon, LOL.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-16223484731399791982018-01-27T17:14:15.088-06:002018-01-27T17:14:15.088-06:00I lasted longer, doing the half marathons, than I ...I lasted longer, doing the half marathons, than I thought I would.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-66226080290392598502018-01-27T17:13:47.420-06:002018-01-27T17:13:47.420-06:00Thanks, and I'm glad to hear you're doing ...Thanks, and I'm glad to hear you're doing what feels right for you as well. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33221805486152586322018-01-27T17:12:26.867-06:002018-01-27T17:12:26.867-06:00My wish as well! :)My wish as well! :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-34485556938588102642018-01-25T23:21:09.075-06:002018-01-25T23:21:09.075-06:00Holy Lord! I just caught up on all things Houston!...Holy Lord! I just caught up on all things Houston! WHOA! What an insane experience! YIKES! BUT I am so proud of you for hanging your hat on the 1/2 and choosing to run distances you ENJOY! Ahhh! That’s wonderful! I’m sure it will be bittersweet once in a while, but your reasons are incredibly wise! ♥️ Again, super proud of you, friend! ~ Erica Maier Erica Maierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985372579653611002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82653203697223256092018-01-25T10:17:00.443-06:002018-01-25T10:17:00.443-06:00It all makes such good sense, doesn't it Shell...It all makes such good sense, doesn't it Shelley? If you're not liking it, don't do it! There are enough things in life we have to do though we may not want to (taxes, flossing...), no need to continue to run long races if it takes the joy out of it. If giving up the long ones is good enough for Meb, it's good enough for all of us! Here's to happy running :-)Emmaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075275421271190384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70469369591009881792018-01-25T08:59:56.810-06:002018-01-25T08:59:56.810-06:00I am sad and happy. Sad because I love reading ab...I am sad and happy. Sad because I love reading about your training and races. Happy because you sound like you will be happier. Running should make you happy or why do it? Hopefully, you will still train and race with the Renegades and maybe someday you'll take on the 13.1 challenge again ...or not.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-85593328990925062732018-01-25T05:48:02.905-06:002018-01-25T05:48:02.905-06:00This feels right for you and that makes it a good ...This feels right for you and that makes it a good decision. I recognize a lot in your story. I lost a lot of my love for running because of races. I wasn't that nervous as you but my self confidence was always low: I never believed I could do it. <br /><br />I haven't ran in a year but want to start again between now and March and not more than 5K. It's to stay/get in shape. My real love is hiking. <br /><br />I think that this decision is good for you and makes you love running even more than you do already. Have fun at the shorter distances!<br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59850275680081143612018-01-24T17:15:20.076-06:002018-01-24T17:15:20.076-06:00I love your plan! I hope to still run half marath...I love your plan! I hope to still run half marathons but certainly not as often as I had been doing in the past and I'm not going to actively go looking for them. If there is one that interest me, than I'll consider it. <br /><br />I have since found that I am enjoying the shorter distances and I am loving doing the longer distances as a relay. I did the Baltimore marathon as a relay last fall and loved it. I loved the hoopla of a large race, I loved being on a team, and I loved that I only had to train for a shorter distance but still participate in a big event. <br />Perhaps you and your Renagades can do some relay races!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-42560084477482409382018-01-24T12:53:49.917-06:002018-01-24T12:53:49.917-06:00Good call to do what you like and what makes your ...Good call to do what you like and what makes your body feel good! There is no reason to run a distance you don't enjoy (or run at all)! I am excited to see your training in the shorter distances!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-89533288112223043792018-01-24T12:22:58.067-06:002018-01-24T12:22:58.067-06:00You should be totally proud of how many races you ...You should be totally proud of how many races you completed. That is a lot for anyone to do! I admire your dedication very much.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48891850867862850302018-01-24T09:29:52.359-06:002018-01-24T09:29:52.359-06:00I totally get this. Why force yourself to do somet...I totally get this. Why force yourself to do something you don't really enjoy and that ultimately gives you anxiety?? None of us are professional runners, so if what you're doing isn't fun, do something else! I'm glad that you thought about that and are making a decision that works for YOU!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-86290315879856193092018-01-24T09:22:40.897-06:002018-01-24T09:22:40.897-06:00Eleven half marathons!!! I am just amazed that you...Eleven half marathons!!! I am just amazed that you have accomplished that. But so happy for you that you have made this decision and that you are excited about the future. debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.com