“it’s not “fun,” exactly, and it doesn’t “feel good,” either, although those are the words I use. It’s boring and it feels bad, but it’s also fun and it feels good. It’s boring and it feels good. It’s fun and it feels bad. “
it’s boring and it feels bad is like 95% of how i’ve experienced running … but that 5% when it’s fun and feels good … i can see how a person could get obsessed with that
As another 42-year-old mom of two who started running "later" in life, I feel you on all of your answers! I was thinking to myself during a recent run, "Is this fun? Am I enjoying myself?" The answer was NO, but I do enjoy that I'm able to do it, I enjoy the residual effects of a steady running routine, I enjoy my new-found identity as a runner. And occasionally I actually enjoy the running part ;)
Also, gimme all the bright colors! I can say it's for visibility when I'm running in my neighborhood, but really I just want to wear crazy clothes and shoes!
Love everything about this! And definitely feel the similarly proud that being a runner is part of my identity now and that I've been able to keep at it for so long. I read your Vogue story when it came out and it struck a chord. Good luck with your next running endeavors !
Love it! Been a follower of Edith’s Substack for so long, I just assumed she was a drawing :) It’s fun to see an actual face. And that finish line photo…. I think we all have those but they are still funny—when they’re someone else ;)
“it’s not “fun,” exactly, and it doesn’t “feel good,” either, although those are the words I use. It’s boring and it feels bad, but it’s also fun and it feels good. It’s boring and it feels good. It’s fun and it feels bad. “
it’s boring and it feels bad is like 95% of how i’ve experienced running … but that 5% when it’s fun and feels good … i can see how a person could get obsessed with that
also finish line photo …. art
I loved what Edith said about this!
As another 42-year-old mom of two who started running "later" in life, I feel you on all of your answers! I was thinking to myself during a recent run, "Is this fun? Am I enjoying myself?" The answer was NO, but I do enjoy that I'm able to do it, I enjoy the residual effects of a steady running routine, I enjoy my new-found identity as a runner. And occasionally I actually enjoy the running part ;)
Also, gimme all the bright colors! I can say it's for visibility when I'm running in my neighborhood, but really I just want to wear crazy clothes and shoes!
Yessssss!!!
Awesome nice to meet you. I’m in upstate ny too and yup lots of hills 🤣😬
SO MANY HILLS
Love everything about this! And definitely feel the similarly proud that being a runner is part of my identity now and that I've been able to keep at it for so long. I read your Vogue story when it came out and it struck a chord. Good luck with your next running endeavors !
Thank you so much, Erinn!
Awesome story, thank so much for sharing, that finish photo is fantastic!!! Great job.
I started biking late in life. It’s also a revelation.
Great story. I’ve subscribed.
Thanks for sharing Edith; wonderful commentary. "It’s boring and it feels good. It’s fun and it feels bad." Exactly!
Thank you, Mike!
Love it! Been a follower of Edith’s Substack for so long, I just assumed she was a drawing :) It’s fun to see an actual face. And that finish line photo…. I think we all have those but they are still funny—when they’re someone else ;)
LOL!
That finish-line pic perfectly encapsulates running. Love it!
Hehe. Thanks! I was so disappointed to see it at first, but now I love it too.
That would be my profile pic. It is absolutely perfect.