Great input. I just finished a half marathon last weekend and have another to do on May 1st. I agree with Murakami...keep in training without taking two days off in a row, even if you run a few miles...."muscles are like work animals." The "half" last weekend was like a mud run given the torrential downpour and running along trails through woody areas but because of steady training, I ended strong. Much better than I anticipated and when I crossed the finish line, I could have kept going!
Hi Terrell. I love this article. As a Mom, I was in sympathy for Zamparini's Mom. I wanted to share that our training group did a particularly hard hill repeat series two Wednesdays in a row- in different locations- both equally hard. Our coach was so proud of the effort we all put in and he encouraged us to write a note or write on our bathroom mirror "I did that hard thing!". He wanted us to wake up to it the next day feel good about the work. I left mine up all week! Celebrating the hard things makes doing the next hard thing feel not so hard!
Thank you T. This was very timely and very well written. I am struggling big time. I ran a half in mid-March but was not fully ready. After that I got back to running a little but then had an issue a few weeks ago.
I soiled my shorts on a morning run. I just could not get to a place that was safe to go (the woods, 100 yards from my house) As I walked down hill to get to them it just came out.
It has been very difficult to make myself get back out there. It is unlikely to repeat but was just quite frustrating. I love running, but that is not the only thing that has held me back.
I’m going to go out again. Tomorrow. I have to. I do not want to give up this lifestyle. It means too much to me. And the stories today help tremendously. Thank you for your continued transparency and great life lessons.
Great articles as always. I read the Hillenbrand book when it came out, and saw the movie. Amazing story. The idea of pushing yourself rather than easing up takes me back to the movie Secretariat. After winning the first two stops of the triple crown, rather than easing up and just staying healthy for the Belmont, they pushed him harder than ever. He won Belmont by 30 lengths.
Ah, yes! Little! 8 year olds can have you tearing your hair! Mine was like that, but she calmed down. I've had the adventure, though, of having one that is Trans. Gone through the Boy routine early on, but then the Girl was even more challenging at age 30. Life is a great experience!
Running and walking as I can. As I said before, time on the trail is limited. I seem to spend most of my time looking for a new place to live. Dear old management has moved this place out of reach. We start looking at new homes tomorrow. I do like the upper area above Seattle. Not only is it much cheaper to live, there are lots more parks and trails.
Enjoyed the article you sent. I seldom go several days in a row of not running. At times, it feels like a chore, but the feeling of accomplishment and well-being afterwards are worth it!
Still waiting for Monterey. Isn't it almost the end of April?! :)
Great read. Perfect for me right now, finally back into the "doing" and have been, gradually, pushing it up! Nice to be reminded that there is a light at the end of the tunnel - that's also not a train! Hope to run my first race in June, a 10k, then first half in NYC in July. Thx again for the read, though you may think simple, sometimes simply is the best...
I forgot about Unbroken as well. Great book & movie! Thanks for this reminder.
By the end of the school year I’m at my wits end with my “mischievous” students. Why can’t they just behave? This reminds me that they may have that wildness inside them that will one day save them. They just need to find their focus.
Thanks again! Louie was one of a kind. Love his story!
Have any suggestions on coping with a running addiction? 🏃♂️ 10K in pikeville Ky this weekend, forecast for 59 and sunny at the start of the race. That in its self is reason enough to do, but you get a shot of moonshine at the finish line.
Next six weekends are all 5K’s so I can pile up some miles during the week. Just got confirmation that the Indy500 challenge is on again this year, so I need to finish the 353 miles of the Sheltowee Trace virtual by the middle of June. 1000 miles of independent running, 48 races by the end of the year. See why I asked the question. Have a wonderful weekend!!
Great input. I just finished a half marathon last weekend and have another to do on May 1st. I agree with Murakami...keep in training without taking two days off in a row, even if you run a few miles...."muscles are like work animals." The "half" last weekend was like a mud run given the torrential downpour and running along trails through woody areas but because of steady training, I ended strong. Much better than I anticipated and when I crossed the finish line, I could have kept going!
Hi Terrell. I love this article. As a Mom, I was in sympathy for Zamparini's Mom. I wanted to share that our training group did a particularly hard hill repeat series two Wednesdays in a row- in different locations- both equally hard. Our coach was so proud of the effort we all put in and he encouraged us to write a note or write on our bathroom mirror "I did that hard thing!". He wanted us to wake up to it the next day feel good about the work. I left mine up all week! Celebrating the hard things makes doing the next hard thing feel not so hard!
Thank you T. This was very timely and very well written. I am struggling big time. I ran a half in mid-March but was not fully ready. After that I got back to running a little but then had an issue a few weeks ago.
I soiled my shorts on a morning run. I just could not get to a place that was safe to go (the woods, 100 yards from my house) As I walked down hill to get to them it just came out.
It has been very difficult to make myself get back out there. It is unlikely to repeat but was just quite frustrating. I love running, but that is not the only thing that has held me back.
I’m going to go out again. Tomorrow. I have to. I do not want to give up this lifestyle. It means too much to me. And the stories today help tremendously. Thank you for your continued transparency and great life lessons.
Love your articles
Great articles as always. I read the Hillenbrand book when it came out, and saw the movie. Amazing story. The idea of pushing yourself rather than easing up takes me back to the movie Secretariat. After winning the first two stops of the triple crown, rather than easing up and just staying healthy for the Belmont, they pushed him harder than ever. He won Belmont by 30 lengths.
Excellent article about a fascinating man!! Thank you so much for sharing. This was very inspiring!
Great information and timely, too!
Fantastic blog post--the book remains one of my favorites. Speaking of books--we are all waiting for yours. :)
Ah, yes! Little! 8 year olds can have you tearing your hair! Mine was like that, but she calmed down. I've had the adventure, though, of having one that is Trans. Gone through the Boy routine early on, but then the Girl was even more challenging at age 30. Life is a great experience!
Running and walking as I can. As I said before, time on the trail is limited. I seem to spend most of my time looking for a new place to live. Dear old management has moved this place out of reach. We start looking at new homes tomorrow. I do like the upper area above Seattle. Not only is it much cheaper to live, there are lots more parks and trails.
Enjoyed the article you sent. I seldom go several days in a row of not running. At times, it feels like a chore, but the feeling of accomplishment and well-being afterwards are worth it!
Still waiting for Monterey. Isn't it almost the end of April?! :)
That was awesome Terrell. Thank you so much.
Great read. Perfect for me right now, finally back into the "doing" and have been, gradually, pushing it up! Nice to be reminded that there is a light at the end of the tunnel - that's also not a train! Hope to run my first race in June, a 10k, then first half in NYC in July. Thx again for the read, though you may think simple, sometimes simply is the best...
I forgot about Unbroken as well. Great book & movie! Thanks for this reminder.
By the end of the school year I’m at my wits end with my “mischievous” students. Why can’t they just behave? This reminds me that they may have that wildness inside them that will one day save them. They just need to find their focus.
Thanks again! Louie was one of a kind. Love his story!
Have any suggestions on coping with a running addiction? 🏃♂️ 10K in pikeville Ky this weekend, forecast for 59 and sunny at the start of the race. That in its self is reason enough to do, but you get a shot of moonshine at the finish line.
Next six weekends are all 5K’s so I can pile up some miles during the week. Just got confirmation that the Indy500 challenge is on again this year, so I need to finish the 353 miles of the Sheltowee Trace virtual by the middle of June. 1000 miles of independent running, 48 races by the end of the year. See why I asked the question. Have a wonderful weekend!!