tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post4104937429493874936..comments2023-10-02T06:10:16.801-05:00Comments on Papa Bear's Marathon "MANIAC" Training: Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up When We Have a Down Day????Randy - Maniac #788http://www.blogger.com/profile/17252189707697252110noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-55287997156044953262007-08-04T09:07:00.000-05:002007-08-04T09:07:00.000-05:00I like this post and can relate to so much of it. ...I like this post and can relate to so much of it. But I think it's so great that all of us -- you included -- find the strength or bravery or whatever (maybe it could be labeled "foolishness") to press forth and try to improve ourselves.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-76483639979286597402007-08-03T21:59:00.000-05:002007-08-03T21:59:00.000-05:00I have been having these conversations with myself...I have been having these conversations with myself over the last couple of days. It is so stupid that I would expect myself to be a world class elite athlete!Mary Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194919804902809186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-9506112693224536602007-08-03T21:15:00.000-05:002007-08-03T21:15:00.000-05:00Nice post, indeed. Nice to put it all in perspect...Nice post, indeed. Nice to put it all in perspective. You know, I beat myself up quite a bit, and really - should be just thankful I have the ability to get out and do what I do. I'm happy about that!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding us what 'it's' all about and great job on running in that heat for 4 miles. You got it done and it matters a LOT!Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-41664314849563083172007-08-03T18:08:00.000-05:002007-08-03T18:08:00.000-05:00What a great post. It's a lot of the same stuff th...What a great post. It's a lot of the same stuff that I know deep down is what my body is telling me. But sometimes it's easy to shut myself up and not listen.<BR/><BR/>But I guess when I hear it from other people it sinks in a little bit more. So thanks for this post. I appreciated it.<BR/><BR/>And awesome job on the four miles this morning.Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/04319493454447862771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-76911366859851277282007-08-03T15:15:00.000-05:002007-08-03T15:15:00.000-05:00Great post! I hear you about beating yourself up....Great post! I hear you about beating yourself up...I tend to do that to myself. But, you got those 4 miles done and that's what matters. Way to go.TX Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13820410810670760913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-34961683378283157602007-08-03T11:33:00.000-05:002007-08-03T11:33:00.000-05:00Great post. Well said...written, I mean. It sure m...Great post. Well said...written, I mean. It sure makes a person think. I know, that now, since I am experience some "technical difficulties" with my running, I will be able to look back on this when I am out running and be thankful for what I am able to do!<BR/><BR/>Nice job on the run...despite the humidity, the shoes untying, sore shins, and crazy drivers!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-63940480498181351112007-08-03T08:54:00.000-05:002007-08-03T08:54:00.000-05:00hey - one thing i've noticed about people with the...hey - one thing i've noticed about people with the accelerade offer - all have their email visible on their blog. they contacted me via email referencing my blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-15223590802981432472007-08-03T08:19:00.000-05:002007-08-03T08:19:00.000-05:00This was a great post Randy :-) It puts a lot of ...This was a great post Randy :-) It puts a lot of things into perspective :-) The fact that we're even training for a marathon, tri, duathlon, whatever is better than what 95% of the country does which is sitting on their lazy butts (we aren't a "fat" country for nothing)<BR/><BR/>It also helps me to look back at how far I've come. Just a couple months ago I was driving in my car and checking the odometer to see how far 13 miles was. I wanted to poop my pants. I didn't think ever be able to cover that kind of mileage. And now a couple months later, here I are. And who knows what else is next ;-)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-64274367764494778042007-08-03T08:15:00.000-05:002007-08-03T08:15:00.000-05:00You are a role model to me, seriously. I actually ...You are a role model to me, seriously. I actually worry that you don't rest enough <BR/>(As I have mentioned before. But, once I start running again I know that I will be looking to your consistancy as an example!<BR/>You rock!<BR/>Take CareMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956917918263569111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-25621108180495157162007-08-03T08:02:00.000-05:002007-08-03T08:02:00.000-05:00I'm still amazed that you get out and run in the h...I'm still amazed that you get out and run in the humidity in the first place. Honestly, I think I would stay inside. Give yourself a gold star for getting out there!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38631921.post-64482017706562015732007-08-03T07:23:00.000-05:002007-08-03T07:23:00.000-05:00I can't think of an appropriate and measured respo...I can't think of an appropriate and measured response to your post, but I just wanted to say thank you for your comments on my recent posts - they were touching. <BR/><BR/>I beat myself up, because that is what I know. Like fall down 7 times get up 8 times, if I beat myself up I'll come back stronger. I'm working at it improving that mindset now. It is far easier to beat yourself up with bike racing than with running because of the toll running takes on your body. <BR/><BR/>Last Sunday I did my long run with an older guy who is also a more experienced runner. I imagine he was having the same types of conversations with himself. I'm a little too aggressive and at 14 miles he cut me loose, but during those last two miles I realized how much I could learn from patient and mature people.<BR/><BR/>Great job on getting the 4 miles done this AM. The thought of a throat lozenge melting and sticking to me *ss is just so yummy!wshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030953897283161914noreply@blogger.com