tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post5933944917112414630..comments2023-08-04T05:35:11.396-07:00Comments on The Beginners Runner: Journey from unfit to marathon finish: Momentum Monday: Just RunLenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-69466620304470172892013-05-14T11:02:28.490-07:002013-05-14T11:02:28.490-07:00It's amazing what positive thinking can do for...It's amazing what positive thinking can do for you! That is great to hear!<br /><br />Thank you for the nomination! I am honored and thankful! I'm glad you enjoy my blog, it warms my heart!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-86597223109790863202013-05-14T10:58:00.376-07:002013-05-14T10:58:00.376-07:00YES, this is so true. The moment I stopped calling...YES, this is so true. The moment I stopped calling myself "slow" or feeling down on myself for not being as fast as other runners in races -- or just having a bad run/race in general -- is when I really started to be able to embrace myself as a "real runner!"<br /><br />I also wanted to let you know that I nominated your for a Liebster Award! The details are in my recent post. Love your blog! :)Jennifer @ The Final Fortyhttp://www.thefinalforty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-32406521269070768582013-05-14T07:02:56.652-07:002013-05-14T07:02:56.652-07:00Thanks Jen! We are our own worst critics and it...Thanks Jen! We are our own worst critics and it's tough not to be, but I'm trying to be better. :)<br /><br />Thank you for the nomination! I'm blushing over here! I'll definitely check it out!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-28961126676995239202013-05-14T07:01:08.849-07:002013-05-14T07:01:08.849-07:00Thanks Bethany! It really is tough not to compare ...Thanks Bethany! It really is tough not to compare yourself to other people, so it's a good reminder every once and a while that you need to do your own thing.Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-24995146777630741422013-05-14T05:16:53.852-07:002013-05-14T05:16:53.852-07:00Great post! We are often our worse critics...I kno...Great post! We are often our worse critics...I know I am. But we're getting out there and running, and that's what's most important. :)<br /><br />I nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blog award today on my blog :) Check it out!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956498389018314563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-378621861188105472013-05-13T18:30:14.625-07:002013-05-13T18:30:14.625-07:00Great post. You can not compare yourself to other ...Great post. You can not compare yourself to other runners. You need to do your own thing.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665121113234756974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-79172198514464153912013-05-13T15:38:43.893-07:002013-05-13T15:38:43.893-07:00I haven't. I remember reading your post about ...I haven't. I remember reading your post about it and thought it was a fantastic idea. Getting back to the root of things and just running to run, instead of running to train.<br />Thanks for the encouragement sweetie!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-47421031836215272082013-05-13T15:36:59.522-07:002013-05-13T15:36:59.522-07:00Good point, Kim! I didn't really think about t...Good point, Kim! I didn't really think about that. Training in the sun and heat will get me ready for the temps I will encounter at Dumbo. I think I will stay with my normal time now, better to be training in the type of weather you could be running in! Thanks for the advice!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-82655607172232206792013-05-13T15:33:32.058-07:002013-05-13T15:33:32.058-07:00That is really interesting! I do agree that a lot ...That is really interesting! I do agree that a lot of what we encounter is all perpetuated by our own brains. If we think something is one way, then our bodies will react in that same fashion. Good point! <br /><br />Thanks Rick!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-23948496428463318232013-05-13T14:56:05.123-07:002013-05-13T14:56:05.123-07:00"This little hiccup, this bump in the road, i... "This little hiccup, this bump in the road, is nothing but a blip on the screen of my total story of running."<br /><br />Love this! <br /><br />Have you joined the RunFree challenge? It's really helped me have a chance to let go of my pace/distance picking on myself. I don't do it all the time, but a few times I have gone out with no Garmin, no timing and just RUN. It was so freeing and reminded me of why I am doing this! You'll get your stamina back before you know it and this will be a tiny blip like you said. You're in it for the long haul! :)Karen Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-1974372123742990362013-05-13T14:54:55.566-07:002013-05-13T14:54:55.566-07:00Great quote! I've been struggling with my runn...Great quote! I've been struggling with my running lately as well, so this really helped! I love that with running, the competition is with yourself (beating your PR, etc) and ultimately you are the only thing holding yourself back. <br />With the sun- think of it as heat training for Dumbo. My first year I was blindsided by the heat, to the point where I almost had heat stroke. I love my cold morning runs, but I try to get out in the sun as well to prepare. :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666562341448768865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-30443889956695617202013-05-13T14:50:49.551-07:002013-05-13T14:50:49.551-07:00Heat and performance: It's in your head! Saw a...Heat and performance: It's in your head! Saw a report where they tested a group of athletes on stationary bikes where they faked the temperature reading on a big thermometer at the front of the room. When it read hotter than it was, performance fell. When it read lower, athletes performed as though it were actually lower!<br /><br />Heat does take a toll on the body (hydrate!!), but it seems to take a bigger toll on the mind. Realize you can do more than it feels like you can do when it's hot.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to Dumbo too! But it is currently 100F out. I think I'll take tomorrow's run extra early.<br /><br />Good luck with your training!Rick Stilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-55443509129068631022013-05-13T13:41:25.106-07:002013-05-13T13:41:25.106-07:00Oh I'm glad, you're so welcome! It is so e...Oh I'm glad, you're so welcome! It is so easy to get down on ourselves about our abilities, than it is to believe we are capable. We definitely can do this!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497080625352955794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115633875439405682.post-86326409944712771732013-05-13T10:44:55.334-07:002013-05-13T10:44:55.334-07:00Thank you!! I needed to read this today! I had a c...Thank you!! I needed to read this today! I had a couple of pretty bad runs this weekend, and started doubting myself (when I run, I have some very negative self-talk!)<br />I got through the runs, but ended up doubting my ability to run any further than 6 miles. I know deep down, that I can, and I will. It is just so nice to read this today, and get a good kick in the butt!!! <br />Thanks!<br />We can do this!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073281980329883860noreply@blogger.com