tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post8685427884948188765..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Racing: Respect the ExperienceFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28421336082931799272016-08-16T22:25:49.497-04:002016-08-16T22:25:49.497-04:00Great post! I noticed that at the Olympics Track &...Great post! I noticed that at the Olympics Track & Field event some of the women racers were "dressed up." I always thought it was weird to "work out" in make up and what not but I think it probably boosts confidence! Like you said "To each their own!" :) :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975156527926120864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-25066030373063402872016-08-13T07:50:40.913-04:002016-08-13T07:50:40.913-04:00Some races I'm in it to PR and nothing is goin...Some races I'm in it to PR and nothing is going to stop me! Other races I'm accompanying a friend or family member and I go their pace. Sometimes I'm just out there to be in the company of a lot of runners while I do my workout. If I did a Disney race, I'd definitely stop for photos! I'd run for time another day. <br /><br />I'm not always out there to race in a race. But I'm always out there to have fun and enjoy. Otherwise, why do it? :)Rebekah @ Run Away From Zombieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784206159290633698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32026317639086078932016-08-12T10:26:02.272-04:002016-08-12T10:26:02.272-04:00Yes to all of this! We all run races for very dif...Yes to all of this! We all run races for very different reasons, and its important that we respect each other for those differing reasons.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90247571485263980332016-08-11T18:30:11.269-04:002016-08-11T18:30:11.269-04:00Very good points! I love this perspective. :) Both...Very good points! I love this perspective. :) Both times I ran Boston, I ran it for fun. I stopped to take pictures and all that good stuff. I figure the BQ race was the SERIOUS race and Boston should just be a party! In fact, I normally run Boston about an hour slower than my qualifying time. :)Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38573505817914815392016-08-11T15:49:11.840-04:002016-08-11T15:49:11.840-04:00Some of my very best ever race experiences have be...Some of my very best ever race experiences have been just having fun at runDisney races. I'm paying a ton of money to do it, so I may as well have a blast! Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-54449245469198635492016-08-11T13:06:48.475-04:002016-08-11T13:06:48.475-04:00Yes - I love this! Everyone has different reasons ...Yes - I love this! Everyone has different reasons for doing things and who are we to judge. I feel that way about all aspects of life.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-89726690480817581792016-08-11T09:47:31.961-04:002016-08-11T09:47:31.961-04:00Amen to this!!! To each their own indeed!Amen to this!!! To each their own indeed!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23007120850632734622016-08-11T08:59:44.287-04:002016-08-11T08:59:44.287-04:00Why not indeed!? As you said, racing has a differe...Why not indeed!? As you said, racing has a different feeling for everyone they should enjoy the experience in their own waydeborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2000924454101239542016-08-10T18:17:37.888-04:002016-08-10T18:17:37.888-04:00I can definitely see why some runners would want t...I can definitely see why some runners would want to stop for pictures and stuff during a race, and I think thats totally fine. its just not the experience I am looking for when I enter a race. I don't expect to win, but I do want to challenge myself. Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-67212275766535441652016-08-10T18:15:59.197-04:002016-08-10T18:15:59.197-04:00You raise a great point - that races have differen...You raise a great point - that races have different purposes for different people. For some people, dressing up and taking pictures and having a blast is the point! For some, taking the race seriously and getting that PR is the whole point. No matter what, we should respect what others want to experience and just enjoy our own race, whatever that may look like!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-49687851540658228762016-08-10T17:37:22.634-04:002016-08-10T17:37:22.634-04:00I love love your racing story and what a cute out...I love love your racing story and what a cute outfit too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42825127850446902212016-08-10T16:05:58.895-04:002016-08-10T16:05:58.895-04:00Everyone races for a different reason. Who's t...Everyone races for a different reason. Who's to judge. I am not a costume/character ohoto runner but that's me. I say life is t short. Just have fun.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30439846271272865222016-08-10T14:43:19.965-04:002016-08-10T14:43:19.965-04:00The runners in fancy dresses must have been someth...The runners in fancy dresses must have been something to see!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-31879332726668681302016-08-10T14:41:26.745-04:002016-08-10T14:41:26.745-04:00Yes, different races yield different experiences. ...Yes, different races yield different experiences. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72538832462536923392016-08-10T14:40:28.487-04:002016-08-10T14:40:28.487-04:00I know, mine is always just pulled back or I wear ...I know, mine is always just pulled back or I wear a visor!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29399057763490666872016-08-10T14:39:03.990-04:002016-08-10T14:39:03.990-04:00It definitely keeps it interesting!It definitely keeps it interesting!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35429812518392241332016-08-10T14:38:24.921-04:002016-08-10T14:38:24.921-04:00If that made her feel good about running, so be it...If that made her feel good about running, so be it, right? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70231467592105543612016-08-10T14:36:52.798-04:002016-08-10T14:36:52.798-04:00Yes, they certainly would!Yes, they certainly would!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74278338559892699252016-08-10T14:36:22.958-04:002016-08-10T14:36:22.958-04:00I certainly think the race experience can continue...I certainly think the race experience can continue even after the finish line! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-78356075073366246502016-08-10T14:35:39.366-04:002016-08-10T14:35:39.366-04:00Yes, you hit the nail on the head. It's all ab...Yes, you hit the nail on the head. It's all about the journey! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41472221978465916002016-08-10T14:35:02.001-04:002016-08-10T14:35:02.001-04:00Wow, never heard of that one before. Pretty much I...Wow, never heard of that one before. Pretty much I would never stop to do that but like you said to each their own and at least she looked good in her race photos.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27929053746283703852016-08-10T14:13:16.173-04:002016-08-10T14:13:16.173-04:00I really don't think about what other people a...I really don't think about what other people are doing during a race. I have seen the makeup and elaborate costumes during Disney races and actually the London Marwthon has a lot of runners in "fancy dress", most who are running for charity. As long as you are not causing a problem for the other runners, I say go for it and enjoy yourself. Everyone pays the same race fee! Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63526265926074103122016-08-10T11:54:33.060-04:002016-08-10T11:54:33.060-04:00Great post - and I agree, why not?? If they'r...Great post - and I agree, why not?? If they're enjoying the race in their way, and not getting in my way, go for it.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64488996294877353752016-08-10T11:42:27.681-04:002016-08-10T11:42:27.681-04:00Definitely agree with your post!! A race could mea...Definitely agree with your post!! A race could mean different things for different people. Sometimes I run races to PR, other times for fun and to enjoy the course. I would totally stop and take pics at a Disney race just to enjoy the experience. Like you say, to each their own! runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72442095482979397442016-08-10T10:50:18.521-04:002016-08-10T10:50:18.521-04:00You make an excellent point! Why the heck not!
B...You make an excellent point! Why the heck not! <br /><br />But I have to admit that the last thing that I would get my hair done for, would be a half marathon! Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.com