tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post6311398330510914707..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: A sport that is fulfilling all on its ownFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30511454228530818512018-01-31T12:05:57.915-05:002018-01-31T12:05:57.915-05:00I really love that quote and it makes so much sens...I really love that quote and it makes so much sense to me!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8781031070936535782018-01-31T10:02:18.213-05:002018-01-31T10:02:18.213-05:00I still enjoy the challenge of running (because ye...I still enjoy the challenge of running (because yes, it definitely doesn't come naturally to me). And yes, there are times I think about all the time I devote to running, too. And sometimes it seems really silly. But then I think about how much better I feel after a run.<br /><br />I definitely have other passions, too. And I also think it's natural to see passions wax & wane.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63047211077337523152018-01-30T21:22:10.961-05:002018-01-30T21:22:10.961-05:00I totally agree you have to find the right balance...I totally agree you have to find the right balance! Spoiler alert: none of us in the blogging world are going to win the Olympic Marathon. We do this for fun. And it should be fun! Finding the right balance is so key.Rach @ Girl On The Runhttps://nyc-runner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35178132513712270292018-01-30T19:38:56.357-05:002018-01-30T19:38:56.357-05:00I love everything about this. And of course Kim be...I love everything about this. And of course Kim because she's awesome.<br /><br />I had such an intense year last year that I'm all about running just for the fun of it this year. I'm guessing I'll fill up my race calendar again in 2019 but for now I'm totally content with going through physical therapy, studying, and then getting back to running eventually. <3Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35476550958963098192018-01-30T17:38:19.807-05:002018-01-30T17:38:19.807-05:00I totally get this and feel the same way. For me r...I totally get this and feel the same way. For me running Boston so far exceeded any expectation or running dream I had for myself, I've been very content since then, and it's been a lot of years already. I just don't have the desire to go longer or faster. I've gone long and fast enough. That's why I travel more to race now. It's a great way to see the world. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85487981279492056622018-01-30T16:06:30.529-05:002018-01-30T16:06:30.529-05:00that is so true! It's easy to get caught up in...that is so true! It's easy to get caught up in the faster, longer game, but sometimes there are other priorities (heresy in some circles, I know!)Wendyhttp://wholisticwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-57811595912223801482018-01-30T15:48:22.155-05:002018-01-30T15:48:22.155-05:00This is so great! I love the way you wrote this! a...This is so great! I love the way you wrote this! and I agree, there are goals, but one has to realize one's owns plans. <br /><br />One has to make time for concerts, trips and some days just staying still.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35605183078835053282018-01-30T15:47:16.605-05:002018-01-30T15:47:16.605-05:00Kim said it so well! I'm definitely on the low...Kim said it so well! I'm definitely on the lower mileage end of runners for this exact reason! Running is awesome, but there's so much more in life too. Personally my kids/family are #1 and I also enjoy reading, writing... coffee... music. Stuff life that! Way to set smart boundaries for yourself! Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683913769197406757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28895542271810305142018-01-30T14:08:39.710-05:002018-01-30T14:08:39.710-05:00Wow, you did marathons when you claimed to be &quo...Wow, you did marathons when you claimed to be "away from running"? I will admit that when I was training for my marathons, the training consumed me! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74649163175313148702018-01-30T14:06:52.506-05:002018-01-30T14:06:52.506-05:00ITBS definitely makes you a more cautious runner f...ITBS definitely makes you a more cautious runner for sure! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6410706806440648152018-01-30T14:05:56.240-05:002018-01-30T14:05:56.240-05:00I'm glad that this was what you needed to hear...I'm glad that this was what you needed to hear! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-53653276089266987502018-01-30T14:04:36.187-05:002018-01-30T14:04:36.187-05:00Yes, to stay sustainable! I don't care if i...Yes, to stay sustainable! I don't care if i'm not getting "better". I just want to stay consistent so I can still do in in years to come!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27942300961162803422018-01-30T14:01:30.150-05:002018-01-30T14:01:30.150-05:00I like seeing "fun" runners on IG but no...I like seeing "fun" runners on IG but not the ones that are all serious about pace and stuff..lol. I can't believe I'm not following you on IG. What is your name? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34523423649231904872018-01-30T13:59:32.315-05:002018-01-30T13:59:32.315-05:00Thank YOU for putting it out there. It's a gre...Thank YOU for putting it out there. It's a great conversation starter for sure! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-86055132216196096892018-01-30T13:58:20.305-05:002018-01-30T13:58:20.305-05:00I hope you are able to run as long as you'd li...I hope you are able to run as long as you'd like! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73920363609237324342018-01-30T13:57:32.167-05:002018-01-30T13:57:32.167-05:00I like to participate in races so I do enough to m...I like to participate in races so I do enough to make sure I don't get injured too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44361035024712089712018-01-30T13:56:24.407-05:002018-01-30T13:56:24.407-05:00I'm glad you are enjoying running without the ...I'm glad you are enjoying running without the pressure to set goals!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74508031807738829242018-01-30T13:54:46.025-05:002018-01-30T13:54:46.025-05:00I think you do a good job balancing running with o...I think you do a good job balancing running with other activities. I know you have your puzzles, wine tasting, travel, your musical, etc. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-67661879274282884362018-01-30T13:50:31.006-05:002018-01-30T13:50:31.006-05:00It all came from Kim! Isn't it great?It all came from Kim! Isn't it great?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-69718752310260263342018-01-30T13:49:50.596-05:002018-01-30T13:49:50.596-05:00I think it can still be fulfilling even if I don&#...I think it can still be fulfilling even if I don't do it full force. What other activities will you be pursuing? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-33537984193810523682018-01-30T13:47:52.858-05:002018-01-30T13:47:52.858-05:00I agree, it needs to make us smile! I agree, it needs to make us smile! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52964749718899459392018-01-30T11:31:10.609-05:002018-01-30T11:31:10.609-05:00I feel like I'm just actually getting BACK int...I feel like I'm just actually getting BACK into running this year. The past few years, I've focused more on CrossFit and I needed that. I missed doing all the running though, and while I still did a couple marathons, you could tell I wasn't "trained" for them. I enjoyed my time away doing other things and now I'm happy to be back. I think I always need running in my life - I don't need races and we'll see what 2019 brings with regards to goals but I'm pretty sure I'll still be logging some miles for the sheer joy of it all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27270261902309215632018-01-30T10:26:07.220-05:002018-01-30T10:26:07.220-05:00I have also pulled back a bit. When I first start...I have also pulled back a bit. When I first started, I wanted to do all the races, and starting a blog seemed to put pressure on my running. Then my ITBS hit, and I was forced to take a running break while I recovered. Now, I do a couple races each year, but I'm having fun without the pressure.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-69139158892895066362018-01-30T09:44:42.848-05:002018-01-30T09:44:42.848-05:00I've had some issues with what my running goal...I've had some issues with what my running goals are for this year & friend, you just spoke to my heart today. Just what I neededRebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30260566002627879972018-01-30T09:43:07.865-05:002018-01-30T09:43:07.865-05:00That quote is so true! My main goal for running i...That quote is so true! My main goal for running is just for it to stay sustainable so that I can (and want to) keep doing it as I get older. And I think the main way for me to do that is make sure that it stays a balanced part of my life in a way that I have time for other priorities too :) And to make sure it stays fun instead of a chore!Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.com