tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post833553799301075507..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Wednesday Workout Update - 10K Training ReviewShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-29110904641645193012012-04-23T12:57:26.932-05:002012-04-23T12:57:26.932-05:00Late to the party here, but I wanted to thank you ...Late to the party here, but I wanted to thank you for this good, honest post. I'm just getting back to running after a year "off" when my father died, I had some major surgery and I gained 30 pounds. It's hard to be out there heavier, slower, and yes, older. Your posts encourage me and help me think thatvI can get back.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039903741028922963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-46810184236344801042012-04-23T07:20:13.015-05:002012-04-23T07:20:13.015-05:00I so get this. I had to take time off from runnin...I so get this. I had to take time off from running and it took a long time to get my fitness back. And and when I first started running 3 years ago I was also intimidated about increasing mileage every week, I never thought I'd be able to add that extra mile. I never got confident about it, but now it doesn't bother me. I think it is great that you worked so hard to get back to running and you succeeded.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144524127131507652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-62719797822829617182012-04-22T19:59:21.330-05:002012-04-22T19:59:21.330-05:00You know what I have always found interesting abou...You know what I have always found interesting about running? Most people who take it up are always looking to run longer races, keep challenging themselves, etc. But for me, the challenge is to *keep running*. Just, everyday, go run one, two, three miles. Every day.<br />I think it's wonderful that you CAN do that, and you enjoy it. If you like doing 5Ks, why not just do them?Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2907994260053212242012-04-18T23:26:59.680-05:002012-04-18T23:26:59.680-05:00You go girl!! It's so hard to be patient isn&...You go girl!! It's so hard to be patient isn't it? I am just able to do a 5K now and I can't imagine running a 10K. It seems darn far to me!! You are doing great and just continue to be patient with yourself. You'll get there :-)Kim Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274727390114602720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-40927961100389446332012-04-18T17:21:04.680-05:002012-04-18T17:21:04.680-05:00You are a runner. A RUNNER!
That is so amazing to ...You are a runner. A RUNNER!<br />That is so amazing to me, how people can just run and run and run!!Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723154108032675494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-77107877132460414712012-04-18T14:17:46.913-05:002012-04-18T14:17:46.913-05:00I totally use the phrase "I'm fixin' ...I totally use the phrase "I'm fixin' to" all the time, and I've never even BEEN to Texas, lol. It must be my country upbringing in Indiana, or my 30 years in Florida. :)Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080214292545820027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-19675924235562188512012-04-18T12:56:10.226-05:002012-04-18T12:56:10.226-05:00Yes ma'am!!! ;)Yes ma'am!!! ;)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-79605952662313227582012-04-18T12:55:44.857-05:002012-04-18T12:55:44.857-05:00As always, thanks for your support, Biz - I apprec...As always, thanks for your support, Biz - I appreciate your enthusiasm!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-68379391910142308352012-04-18T12:54:43.692-05:002012-04-18T12:54:43.692-05:00Thanks for commenting, and congratulations on your...Thanks for commenting, and congratulations on your running achievements after having been through cancer! I'll be reading your blog for sure. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-18981807106573665582012-04-18T12:53:14.822-05:002012-04-18T12:53:14.822-05:00Dang, thank you, Holly!Dang, thank you, Holly!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-24049585127624833362012-04-18T12:52:58.764-05:002012-04-18T12:52:58.764-05:00EXACTLY!!!EXACTLY!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-65832225410844649322012-04-18T12:52:40.342-05:002012-04-18T12:52:40.342-05:00Thanks for your insight, Jane - and congratulation...Thanks for your insight, Jane - and congratulations on finishing that 5K!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-56799538392743446712012-04-18T12:51:17.632-05:002012-04-18T12:51:17.632-05:00Thanks, BIF. :)Thanks, BIF. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31322744683063680792012-04-18T12:50:36.095-05:002012-04-18T12:50:36.095-05:00Yeah, what's UP with our bodies telling us &qu...Yeah, what's UP with our bodies telling us "no" - it's hard enough when the mind does that!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31046153763298229782012-04-18T12:49:53.751-05:002012-04-18T12:49:53.751-05:00But I waaannnttt rainbows and kittens!!! LOL...th...But I waaannnttt rainbows and kittens!!! LOL...thanks, Kim. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70103485683004548172012-04-18T12:49:14.051-05:002012-04-18T12:49:14.051-05:00Thanks, Dana...your long walks inspire ME.Thanks, Dana...your long walks inspire ME.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-27711011217275267032012-04-18T12:48:31.959-05:002012-04-18T12:48:31.959-05:00Thank you, Fran. I appreciate your support through...Thank you, Fran. I appreciate your support through all of this!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-72353932717056548832012-04-18T12:47:25.964-05:002012-04-18T12:47:25.964-05:00LOLers on the fixin'!!!LOLers on the fixin'!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-63065897580242419002012-04-18T11:44:16.469-05:002012-04-18T11:44:16.469-05:00Yes, you are a runner and you better damn well enj...Yes, you are a runner and you better damn well enjoy it, young lady!Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-79508524857717297782012-04-18T10:55:03.956-05:002012-04-18T10:55:03.956-05:00I saw a t-shirt at a half marathon in my town last...I saw a t-shirt at a half marathon in my town last month. It said "the miracle isn't that I started. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."<br /><br />I know you will enjoy those 5k races!! Looking forward to the cute outfits that will definitely be on tap. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-69896475264178836782012-04-18T10:50:19.097-05:002012-04-18T10:50:19.097-05:00p.s. following your blog now...feel free to follow...p.s. following your blog now...feel free to follow back if you'd be interested in my journey! BlessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-76147777733863347392012-04-18T10:49:18.995-05:002012-04-18T10:49:18.995-05:00First let me say, I love your blog, and your journ...First let me say, I love your blog, and your journey is Rockin'...I too am in my early 40's and on a journey to healthy...I survived cancer a few years back and decided to lose the weight for good, and start running...I have done two 5k's, getting ready to do a 5miler in May and a half in Sept....I love running! Thanks for sharing your journey sweetie and I understand the mental thing, believe me...my 6 miler yesterday was much harder for me than it was a couple of weeks ago...maybe I was still tired from the 5k three days previous...probably not, it was just an off day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-92046973923010034742012-04-18T10:29:50.574-05:002012-04-18T10:29:50.574-05:00Well I think you're doing great. Looking at y...Well I think you're doing great. Looking at your before and after pics you look stunning!! What an inspiration you are!Holly from 300 Pounds Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281919665062150209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-54858242169609679792012-04-18T10:19:34.704-05:002012-04-18T10:19:34.704-05:00I am so glad you are running again. I loved this ...I am so glad you are running again. I loved this statement "logic and my brain don't always coexist peacefully". Get that for sure.<br /><br />Since this is all about me -I have trouble comparing myself to my pre herniated disk days. Back when I was 10 pounds thinner, could run and do things a little easier. Even after 2 years, I still compare. It's hard not to. And frustrating. How does one get used a new normal when I was liking the new normal I had back then?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59540912338365285722012-04-18T07:19:39.053-05:002012-04-18T07:19:39.053-05:00First of all, for one solid year I TOLD you that y...First of all, for one solid year I TOLD you that you would run again. So, I get to say I TOLD YOU SO! Right?<br /><br />Second, it's not unusual for running programs to increase long distance each week, especially when it's a 10K or Half Marathon program. It's too bad you couldn't pull on your half marathon experience to realize that these were not new distances at all.<br /><br />Third, there will be great years and really bad years followed by a pretty good year in running and maybe a great year or maybe another bad year. Running is just a beast. It's hard and most of it is mental. Getting past mental barriers - no matter the distance - is so much of what we have to do. I think I actually did peak in 2008 and it's one of the reasons why I've chosen to run but not race. Just can't seem to get past the mental barrier that every race I do will be slower than I did it before. <br /><br />Fourth the fact that you waited out the injury and the surgery and your mom's cancer surgery and all of that and still came back? MAKES YOU A ROCK STAR. No matter what your pace is, you are a rock star.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308631304554235792noreply@blogger.com