tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post830949881867622757..comments2024-03-29T03:17:32.208-04:00Comments on Running Man Wannabe: Reflection on Running and "SELFING"Andrew Opalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-20102780877738796572011-01-18T23:09:46.950-05:002011-01-18T23:09:46.950-05:00Honestly? I think that EVERYONE feels the way you...Honestly? I think that EVERYONE feels the way you do. I know I do.<br /><br />Everyone is a wannabe runner in their own mind. There is always someone faster, more training that can be completed. There is always something.<br /><br />But, just because we're not the best on the road, doesn't mean that we can't strive to be the best we can be. Keep working, and I'm sure you'll achive speeds/distances you never thought possible.The Boring Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073380265420100975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-38477775912055669532011-01-12T13:31:59.595-05:002011-01-12T13:31:59.595-05:00My friend once said, "Isn't someone who h...My friend once said, "Isn't someone who has killed someone once always a murderer?" I feel like the same goes for running.<br /><br />And so, I'm interested at what point you "become" a runner instead of a "wannabe".Matthew Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423430788268954158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-3912025690792876152011-01-12T08:05:49.255-05:002011-01-12T08:05:49.255-05:00It sounds like you are dedicated to your training....It sounds like you are dedicated to your training. Sooner than later you will notice that you are actually passing up other runners. Your not a wannabe runner you are an isabe runner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-47873696973329495782011-01-11T11:33:24.117-05:002011-01-11T11:33:24.117-05:00Wow...Chris K's comment was so inspiring--who ...Wow...Chris K's comment was so inspiring--who knew? :)<br /><br />I feel the same as you, reading these blogs, meeting people who are all going to Boston etc. etc. Running is a culture and most runners are glass "half full" type of people and their is a good vibe being around those kinds of people. Somehow they make us better just by being around them but we make them better too. <br /><br />In Colorado I lived in the same neighborhood as Constantina Dita (Olympic Gold Medalist in the marathon) every now and then she would pass me on a run. And when I mean pass me, I mean, like how a car would pass--she is FAST. <br /><br />Anyway, my friend Susan met up with her and asked her about 2012 olympic plans... " In the few short minutes I got to talk with Constantina, I asked her if she was going to run in the 2012 Olympics. She’s said, “I’m trying… but it’s hard!” <br /><br />It's hard for everyone isn't it. You can read Susan's whole post here if your interested. <br /><br /> http://mindovermileage.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-official-im-runner.html<br /><br />Andrew you're a runner--the best kind. You inspire me more than a lot of the speedsters out there. Thanks.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556293095167946066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-17459759252155455352011-01-11T09:10:14.297-05:002011-01-11T09:10:14.297-05:00The funny thing is, if you have "the drive&qu...The funny thing is, if you have "the drive" - the desire to be better never leaves. You hit one goal, quickly enjoy it, and set another. It's a great highway to be on. Enjoy the journey! You are a runner because you get out and run. Looking at the the weather conditions, it looks like you are a SERIOUS, DEDICATED runner. Celebrate where you are, and go for the next baby step. That's the road we're ALL on.Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-52522318178314830342011-01-11T05:33:35.427-05:002011-01-11T05:33:35.427-05:00This post is AWESOME! Clever, witty, insightful, i...This post is AWESOME! Clever, witty, insightful, inspiring. Bravo!gene @boutdrzhttp://www.genesoboleski.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-21342629535725986652011-01-11T05:31:54.341-05:002011-01-11T05:31:54.341-05:00Great post!! I am in awe when I read these blogs ...Great post!! I am in awe when I read these blogs of the really fast runners but I like being slow and in the back of the pack :) It gives me more time to enjoy the running and the view is great from back there :) Keep up the great work!Kim (Book Worm Runs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02711164868017595781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-28437410631882949552011-01-11T02:08:45.461-05:002011-01-11T02:08:45.461-05:00No Andrew, you are a runner, not a wannabe. You a...No Andrew, you are a runner, not a wannabe. You are a new runner, that's all. You are so impatient Grasshopper. Look, you have the right attitude and a great Coach. It takes time. My first Marathon was 4:49 and it took me four years of running 5X per week to get it to 3:34. <br /><br />I will never forget doing my long slow distance runs at 11:30 per mile, four years later it's 8:30 per mile. <br /><br />Baby steps Grasshopper. Shoot for little goals. Top 90% of age group, then top 75%, then top 50%, etc. <br /><br />Dude, you are a golfer. How long does it take to break 100. A long time, many never do. Then break 90. Hell, I bet only 20% of all golfers have ever broken 80. It took me 20 years to become single digit handicap. I'm done. No, wait, you are a runner.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-65920363835551566472011-01-11T01:45:49.049-05:002011-01-11T01:45:49.049-05:00I love this. I've seen you all over other blo...I love this. I've seen you all over other blogs but I've never made it to yours. I don't know how I've missed it. I'm with you...I may be competing, but I'm no competition. I've gotten so much inspiration from reading blogs of all these fantastic runners...not just the super fast ones, but also the ones who <i>aren't</i> fast and who've taught me that you don't have to come in first to be a kickass athlete. Somebody has to be last, and like somebody else said, last place is just the last one to cross the line...there are a lot more people who never had the nerve to start.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-7926868763771416102011-01-11T01:35:49.604-05:002011-01-11T01:35:49.604-05:00Leave it to a wannabe to make up a cool word like ...Leave it to a wannabe to make up a cool word like selfing...watch out Jamoosh this wannabe is witty!Tortuga_Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129251953175800508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-2727207654376349672011-01-10T22:22:09.090-05:002011-01-10T22:22:09.090-05:00LOVE the fyto5k report!LOVE the fyto5k report!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-27192456578968996112011-01-10T19:46:53.825-05:002011-01-10T19:46:53.825-05:00I am an ultra wannabe, and a fastrunner wannabe, a...I am an ultra wannabe, and a fastrunner wannabe, and many other things too. I think if you switch up the word a bit, say add an emphasis, say "WA-NAA'-bee", as a new pronunciation, it sounds cooler and more European.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-82484898919751476442011-01-10T17:23:35.050-05:002011-01-10T17:23:35.050-05:00Wohooo!! What a great goal - selfing! :D
Good luc...Wohooo!! What a great goal - selfing! :D<br /><br />Good luck on the 8 miler!Suzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948412249544557510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-40791593289831412482011-01-10T16:33:28.939-05:002011-01-10T16:33:28.939-05:00That is a Fabulous post! I guess I'm a wannabe...That is a Fabulous post! I guess I'm a wannabe, too!<br /><br />Some day I REALLY want to see what those fast people look like when they cross the finish line. By the time I cross they are already cooled off, in warmer clothes and sipping on coffee. They finished their bagel ages before I came near the finish. I want to be one of them just once!Fruit Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747205899650070873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-67576298888484255442011-01-10T16:26:03.172-05:002011-01-10T16:26:03.172-05:00I fake it. Then all of a sudden i am it. Its a cur...I fake it. Then all of a sudden i am it. Its a curious thought process for me, but it works.Neil Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-80756506665063006232011-01-10T12:54:13.737-05:002011-01-10T12:54:13.737-05:00Anyone who goes out and runs a 5k in 6 inches of s...Anyone who goes out and runs a 5k in 6 inches of snow and freezing temps is NOT a wannabe - at least in my book! <br /><br />You have the discipline and drive to succeed - your speed will develop with time.Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08515024311690347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-46065384247977077962011-01-10T12:06:49.465-05:002011-01-10T12:06:49.465-05:00Great post. It sounds like you are very dedicated....Great post. It sounds like you are very dedicated. I probably would have passed on running altogether in that snowy weather. Keep up the consistent training and you'll be moving to the front of the pack before you know it.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301626868769352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-83395021390576083462011-01-10T11:44:17.757-05:002011-01-10T11:44:17.757-05:00I don't care what your time is or if you came ...I don't care what your time is or if you came in last...it's better than the majority of folks who are "sitting on the couchers".<br /><br />Keep on running!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475970104049811076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-50747802751954947892011-01-10T11:12:42.991-05:002011-01-10T11:12:42.991-05:00I like you :-)
AND I totally get what you are sayi...I like you :-)<br />AND I totally get what you are saying. It's not always easy being in the back of the pack, but we're still part of a pack. Someone has to pick up the rear with a smile on their face and I do a really good job of that!A Prelude To...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09701584163226867775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-20974706941671893242011-01-10T11:05:38.699-05:002011-01-10T11:05:38.699-05:00You're not a wannabe in my book! And you are a...You're not a wannabe in my book! And you are actually in a great position--just starting out, when the sky is the limit. You'll have years of improvement ahead of you.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-18464673301056763122011-01-10T10:44:48.685-05:002011-01-10T10:44:48.685-05:00I like your explanation of a "wannabe"! ...I like your explanation of a "wannabe"! Keep up the good work!Karen Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928723446644610347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-63127676426971431412011-01-10T09:47:42.805-05:002011-01-10T09:47:42.805-05:00Keep on selfing, Andrew. Every time you go for a r...Keep on selfing, Andrew. Every time you go for a run when you don't feel like it you are selfing. Every time you battle elements you are selfing. And that will make you run longer and faster. Good luck.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005438284707424779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-4097011033383069542011-01-10T09:17:31.761-05:002011-01-10T09:17:31.761-05:00I believe in the USA "selfing" goes by a...I believe in the USA "selfing" goes by a different name, but, as I am a gentleman, will go no further.KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-13880100914695379752011-01-10T09:16:40.363-05:002011-01-10T09:16:40.363-05:00I agree, we're all wannabees to a certain exte...I agree, we're all wannabees to a certain extent.<br /><br />Good luck with your selfing! I'm in 'self-preservation' mode right now and not even selfing!The Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-74596776494739059512011-01-10T09:10:31.325-05:002011-01-10T09:10:31.325-05:00Looks like I need to go read your RR!Looks like I need to go read your RR!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.com