tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post2364195813393913061..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Does It Really Matter?Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-12778266937489297592016-09-08T18:37:33.019-04:002016-09-08T18:37:33.019-04:00I think about this all the time seeing Olympians w...I think about this all the time seeing Olympians with the rings tattooed on their bodies ... I'm not sure I would do that unless I won a medal (and really probably never because I'm scared of needles). I can so relate to your thoughts around your goals and my intentions for running over the years has changed dramatically. I'm in marathon training right now and cannot wait until it's over!Lindsay Loves Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918403651564107604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-76819416913480641482016-09-08T14:42:03.678-04:002016-09-08T14:42:03.678-04:00Once I hit a goal I make a new one, so yes I'm...Once I hit a goal I make a new one, so yes I'm constantly trying to achieve new ones!Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-58478200311252016392016-09-08T14:14:11.129-04:002016-09-08T14:14:11.129-04:00I think that anyone who is goal driven would be up...I think that anyone who is goal driven would be upset by missing their goal (and as a former competitive equestrian, I know this so well). That said, I think that Olympians are perfectionists to another level. I do love that so many of them were so happy and grateful for their performances and placing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2179377246738268882016-09-08T13:49:01.269-04:002016-09-08T13:49:01.269-04:00I would be upset with missing the mark by 3 mins t...I would be upset with missing the mark by 3 mins too-- but you are showing up each and every day and putting in the time and effort! I think we as runners sometimes think we need to constantly be "better than the last time" but staying injury free throughout your training means so much too--celebrate that!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29745943111379191242016-09-08T12:36:12.147-04:002016-09-08T12:36:12.147-04:00I had very similar thoughts last weekend when I ha...I had very similar thoughts last weekend when I had to switch from a half marathon to 5k race. Part of me was so disappointed to not be able to run the half but part of me also wondered does it really matter? I prefer racing 5ks and 10ks so why do I even push myself to run half marathons. And I totes hear you on the marathon thing. While I would love to earn a BQ, I know the training that would have to be done to get one ... and then I'd also have to train for another marathon, Boston! :) Great post!Sunhttp://www.eatrunstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-51701841211326591302016-09-08T11:57:39.458-04:002016-09-08T11:57:39.458-04:00World records and personal bests serve similar pur...World records and personal bests serve similar purposes: To elevate out effort, in part, to become great. Or achieve greater greatness. They're also elusive. They require ideal conditions and a little bit of luck. What I've found is that there's also an invisible sliding scale that takes into account our age and health.<br /><br />I'm not a hardcore runner. I'm starting the couch to 5K for the third time. I have exactly two 5Ks to compare. A younger me competed in those. I want to try and top my PR in my next race; however, it's more important to me to improve upon the times I'll have at the end of the couch to 5K. I'm a smarter runner, but an older runner. I have to compete against that, and not the young gazelle (okay, rhino) I was before.<br /><br />Missing a goal, then, just means it wasn't my day. I'll try again. I've noticed my girls will fight and play hard for medals in soccer tournaments; they'll pose for pics, relish the moment, but the medal is quickly forgotten. The accomplishment remains.coach-daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704538789878937576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-61633168568085880732016-09-08T07:29:20.270-04:002016-09-08T07:29:20.270-04:00If I was an Olympian, I would be disappointed to n...If I was an Olympian, I would be disappointed to not get a medal. After all, that is what they train their whole life for.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-56935378548422828242016-09-07T21:51:31.634-04:002016-09-07T21:51:31.634-04:00It matters if you feel it should matter. There is ...It matters if you feel it should matter. There is always going to be a day when each of us have to realize a PR is a thing of the past and niw age group rankngs are better goals to go after. When we hit that and when we know we've peaked is an individual decision. But if you know your capable then go for it push it train for it and do all you can to get it.<br />Even if you don't hit your goal. The personal satisfaction of knowing you couldn't of trained harder to get is will likely be reward enough in the long run.<br />Onto the Olympics well I actually love that they don't get participation medals. I think those are more of a society thing. They were there that is better bragging rights than any medal handed to everyone atleast I would think so.But an interesting question to ask one if I ever meet another!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-75292394053567723082016-09-07T19:23:55.695-04:002016-09-07T19:23:55.695-04:00Great story! I hope to do another marathon someday...Great story! I hope to do another marathon someday for fun and then maybe another one for time! Wow, that would be 2 more marathons! We'll see! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-4045938541583420482016-09-07T19:17:55.254-04:002016-09-07T19:17:55.254-04:00Oh 8 seconds would be heartbreaking! Oh 8 seconds would be heartbreaking! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-81836571102535000712016-09-07T19:17:02.053-04:002016-09-07T19:17:02.053-04:00Since I have reached my time goals I should be abl...Since I have reached my time goals I should be able to just concentrate on the completion aspect but I still always think in my head what my time should be..lolFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-80733451697735468252016-09-07T19:15:40.927-04:002016-09-07T19:15:40.927-04:00I know that I can never dedicate my whole life to ...I know that I can never dedicate my whole life to running nor would I want to so I know I will only get so far with it only running 3 days a week or so and I'm okay with that. I would like to do another marathon but I can't tell you when that will ever be! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46150341787656094862016-09-07T19:13:51.698-04:002016-09-07T19:13:51.698-04:00That is an excellent point. Goals should be set ap...That is an excellent point. Goals should be set appropriately! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34728029504845870642016-09-07T19:12:33.084-04:002016-09-07T19:12:33.084-04:00I have never left it ruin my day or my race. I'...I have never left it ruin my day or my race. I've always been able to see the positive! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-61503163422122300792016-09-07T19:10:50.805-04:002016-09-07T19:10:50.805-04:00That's a good way to look at it!That's a good way to look at it! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63644168219070471782016-09-07T19:10:14.021-04:002016-09-07T19:10:14.021-04:00In all seriousness, I feel like that too!In all seriousness, I feel like that too!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83428916565726731562016-09-07T19:09:01.665-04:002016-09-07T19:09:01.665-04:00You are absolutely right! I am proud that I have b...You are absolutely right! I am proud that I have been joyful of every race I've finished regardless of time! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65089514469507240142016-09-07T19:06:32.029-04:002016-09-07T19:06:32.029-04:00But then again just making it to the Olympics is s...But then again just making it to the Olympics is such a big deal! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-26909316448651431652016-09-07T18:52:50.577-04:002016-09-07T18:52:50.577-04:00I read an article about a lady that ran the marath...I read an article about a lady that ran the marathon in the Olympics. While she didn't even come close to placing she said she had an amazing time. She was so excited to start out with her heroes and waited for one of her countrywoman so that the three from her country could finish together. So I think if it's something that's fun it's good to try again. If not then it was a great race and you were not injured which is the best part. Heatherhttp://heathersspin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-76466395196731793142016-09-07T14:38:54.656-04:002016-09-07T14:38:54.656-04:00Oh man, missing your time goal in a marathon by on...Oh man, missing your time goal in a marathon by only three minutes is a bummer, and I'd definitely be tempted to try it again. My hubby missed qualifying for Boston by eight seconds one year!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42002618654063900472016-09-07T12:54:45.178-04:002016-09-07T12:54:45.178-04:00I try really hard to tell myself that running is m...I try really hard to tell myself that running is more about completion of the distance rather than my time. There are so many factors that affect my time. But of course I still get caught up in it a lot. I want to do my best every time but it's not always possible! Becky Gintherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814072887106049084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10375984449006992152016-09-07T11:22:51.059-04:002016-09-07T11:22:51.059-04:00To be fair to myself, I haven't actually "...To be fair to myself, I haven't actually "raced" a 10K since my PR days so maybe I just suck at training runs and can pull it off during a race. That seems to be what happens to me during 5ks...haha.<br /><br />I do hope the Olympians at least get a certificate or something to commemorate their time and achievement. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-31364246106869342912016-09-07T11:20:42.809-04:002016-09-07T11:20:42.809-04:00I think I may do another marathon one day, Maybe!!...I think I may do another marathon one day, Maybe!!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88670129948354398072016-09-07T11:19:52.085-04:002016-09-07T11:19:52.085-04:00It is definitely something that I still think abou...It is definitely something that I still think about! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10242205423155097512016-09-07T10:31:54.270-04:002016-09-07T10:31:54.270-04:00I'm conflicted on this...on one hand, I want t...I'm conflicted on this...on one hand, I want to be the best runner I can be, run, train, place, and just get better. and on the other hand, I don't want to get up before the sun, some days I just want to laydown and take a nap, on some days, I couldn't be paid to do one more interval training. I like to run and race just to say I did it, chasing PRs is way stressful for me. <br /><br />I don't think Olympians should get participating medals, they are competing against the best of the world, if they don't win, then they still get to go home and say that they competed against the best of the world! and to me, That sounds like an amazing experience!<br /><br />Do you think there is another marathon in your future? What would convince you to do another marathon? Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.com