tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post2789680568129925645..comments2023-06-14T09:59:14.468-04:00Comments on Living and Tri-ing in River City: Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-84203016451808170372008-05-08T09:42:00.000-04:002008-05-08T09:42:00.000-04:00you know i am all about the fun right now. i could...you know i am all about the fun right now. i couldn't really understand what my coach meant when he would tell me not to worry "its just running, it supposed to be fun" - cause i didn't see the fun in it anymore - it was all about the pace, the workout, the qualifying ... i totally lost the sense of fun. i think once you just decide to relax and let go & just make it fun, you'll see that its just a breath of fresh air - its like lifting a little weight off your shoulders - which always makes running a bit easier! <BR/><BR/>have fun having fun!!!zannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169968339980800861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-45914029095845768872008-05-05T14:46:00.000-04:002008-05-05T14:46:00.000-04:00I think that's a great plan. I'm also an incessant...I think that's a great plan. I'm also an incessant worrier, and it keeps me from doing things and from having fun.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you are on the right path to recovery!jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105083650427355181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-61450963715434866712008-05-05T11:23:00.000-04:002008-05-05T11:23:00.000-04:00That is a very good idea. I hope that you can fin...That is a very good idea. I hope that you can find the joy in it again. I'd run with you anytime. ;-)jahowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811401776273137603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-5877654468097689122008-05-04T19:07:00.000-04:002008-05-04T19:07:00.000-04:00As someone who is usually in the back of the pack,...As someone who is usually in the back of the pack, I say just get out there and enjoy it!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297117380345229689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-91593904517827250832008-05-04T15:36:00.000-04:002008-05-04T15:36:00.000-04:00Of course, you already know how I feel about this ...Of course, you already know how I feel about this subject. I am definately in the camp that believes having fun is the way to go. There really is no reason to be out there and be miserable or to beat yourself up when things don't go as you expect. Plus I am convinced you waste energy worrying and fretting.<BR/><BR/>I wish you many happy FUN runs. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-63954258141629990942008-05-04T12:49:00.000-04:002008-05-04T12:49:00.000-04:00Perfect solution, Vickie! Why do something if you...Perfect solution, Vickie! Why do something if you're not enjoying it, right? <BR/><BR/>Worry, Be Gone!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-48528710040525835082008-05-04T08:20:00.000-04:002008-05-04T08:20:00.000-04:00Great idea, Vicki. I wish more people had similar ...Great idea, Vicki. I wish more people had similar V8 moments. Unless you're trying to earn a living off running, why shouldn't it be fun?<BR/><BR/>Last year at this time I ran one of the largest 8ks in the country. I ran it in costume and used my married name (I go by my maiden name). Guess what? I was so relaxed and having fun that I ran really well and finished 9th in my age group -- out of something like 900 women in that division. Sometimes fun can be just what the doctor ordered -- or juice aisle, as the case may be.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377440606704745517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-46938885323053985362008-05-03T16:53:00.000-04:002008-05-03T16:53:00.000-04:00Holy doodle, I thought I was the only one who had ...Holy doodle, I thought I was the only one who had the middle name worry... I always say to my friends, "I worry 'cause that's what I do best"....I think it is just our age....hahahaha<BR/><BR/>It is fun with a group...but sometimes I do enjoy just being on my own, when I need time to reflect.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Flow, I take my camera and see my town as a vacationer would see it, you'd be surprised what's out there! And what we take for granted.<BR/><BR/>Tomorrow is 32K, I'm the group leader for the people who plan on runner their marathon in 5 hours...should be fun, I'll let you know! hope you enjoy your weekend....Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-24584281233118429072008-05-03T16:15:00.000-04:002008-05-03T16:15:00.000-04:00There's not much point doing it if you're not enjo...There's not much point doing it if you're not enjoying it. Relax and have fun. It's not like you're an Olympic-caliber contender and this is your career. Have fun with it!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21068000.post-39219828067030039892008-05-03T14:10:00.000-04:002008-05-03T14:10:00.000-04:00Vicki, you are so right. I've discovered that I h...Vicki, you are so right. I've discovered that I have got to keep the fun in things or it all falls apart for me. For my runs, which I do alone, I take scenic paths and look at things as I run. I stop and say hi to the horses. I look over the bridge at the fish in the rivers. I stop and look at blooming flowers. I find that by making my run interesting, I end up running faster. I also no longer track my time or pace while I run, only my HR. It works for me :)Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178703086017106765noreply@blogger.com