I run here in part to send a message to my neighbors, I run defiance. Being so close to Gaza (11km), I run as a message of freedom and power, wearing my USN / Polish Nato shirt, of course
Thanks for illustrating the contrast between the original version of Born to Run with the latter, acoustic version. It reminds me a bit of the difference between NIN's original song "Hurt" compared to Johnny Cash's haunting cover. Same lyrics, same melody; two very different takeaways.
When it comes to running, I too struggle with guilt. Mostly because it takes a lot of time. Over the past 12 months, I've run 2,780 miles, according to Strava. To be sure, I log most of my miles before my family wakes up (hello 4:00 am alarm). But surely there is a cost, a tradeoff.
One way I justify all of this "me" time is that it brings me a lot of satisfaction, and it ensures that, 6 days a week, I'm starting my day off with a Win, an accomplishment. As a father to two teens, I'm also hoping that they're seeing that life shouldn't just be about work, that 8-5, and that just because I'm a parent, it doesn't mean that I can't still strive to achieve personal goals, no matter how meaningless (or crazy) they may seem to others. I hope that I'm also showing them what commitment and perseverance looks like -- and that it's the experiences that matter most. To quote Jack Kerouac: "Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain."
Man, Terrell, right in the feels, as they say now. Right now, I have my mother who is 85 and though fairly independent, still needs help with coming and going to appointments and navigating complicated health and financial systems. I have a 16 year old grandson who moved in with my husband and me a few months ago because he was having problems at his school and with his step-mom. I have another daughter who is going to have twins any day now, plus other children and grandchildren. I still work full-time and I want to continue to run. And, I also need to try and make time for my husband. I feel torn sometimes and, yes, guilty. It is good to know that I am not alone and that quote really made me feel better. We all need each other and also need independent time. There is nothing wrong with that. Thank you.
Thank you, Maria! I'm so, so happy to hear about your daughter and the twins -- that's so exciting!! And yes, I feel it too -- balancing it all is really hard, and yes, we do need that time for ourselves and our own pursuits, it's just how do we do it and still meet all our other obligations, you know? I wish I had the perfect answer! It sounds like you're doing something amazing with your grandson -- I hope that goes well!
I like how you contrasted two ways to sing the same song, and look forward to listening to them both this weekend.
I’m in the first version of that song right now (especially for running) and am just trying to enjoy these years as I hit my physical peak, then ride it down
And I'm the 2nd version, trying to find my way back into running again - just re-started again following some injuries and tangental stuff, and finally able to think about running again. Sometime don't realize how much you miss it until you start anew...
Bringing up Bruce, especially that time frame, brings back so many memories. Saw Bruce multiple times, over different album tours [The River, Born in the USA] in Asbury in what was then called The Meadowlands in the swamps of NJ, or at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on the shore and was a devoted fan during my college days then, though not so much now. You brought up the 1975-1985 compilation, what a great set of music. When I re-listen to it, brings me back to those days...
I remember even from concert to concert, because he always played everything and for 4+hours, how he could even sing a song different from one concert to the next. What I always liked most about "then Bruce" was just that, he always sang with emotion and feeling, always tellingna story through the song, even different stories depending on that night - made every concert, even when back-to-back, feel like it was a new night!
An amazing talent that brings back great memories...
I run here in part to send a message to my neighbors, I run defiance. Being so close to Gaza (11km), I run as a message of freedom and power, wearing my USN / Polish Nato shirt, of course
Stay safe, my friend!
There is nothing so stable as change. . . Bob Dylan
So well said, Nilima! (And I'm a HUGE Bob fan, btw!)
Thanks for illustrating the contrast between the original version of Born to Run with the latter, acoustic version. It reminds me a bit of the difference between NIN's original song "Hurt" compared to Johnny Cash's haunting cover. Same lyrics, same melody; two very different takeaways.
When it comes to running, I too struggle with guilt. Mostly because it takes a lot of time. Over the past 12 months, I've run 2,780 miles, according to Strava. To be sure, I log most of my miles before my family wakes up (hello 4:00 am alarm). But surely there is a cost, a tradeoff.
One way I justify all of this "me" time is that it brings me a lot of satisfaction, and it ensures that, 6 days a week, I'm starting my day off with a Win, an accomplishment. As a father to two teens, I'm also hoping that they're seeing that life shouldn't just be about work, that 8-5, and that just because I'm a parent, it doesn't mean that I can't still strive to achieve personal goals, no matter how meaningless (or crazy) they may seem to others. I hope that I'm also showing them what commitment and perseverance looks like -- and that it's the experiences that matter most. To quote Jack Kerouac: "Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain."
Man, Terrell, right in the feels, as they say now. Right now, I have my mother who is 85 and though fairly independent, still needs help with coming and going to appointments and navigating complicated health and financial systems. I have a 16 year old grandson who moved in with my husband and me a few months ago because he was having problems at his school and with his step-mom. I have another daughter who is going to have twins any day now, plus other children and grandchildren. I still work full-time and I want to continue to run. And, I also need to try and make time for my husband. I feel torn sometimes and, yes, guilty. It is good to know that I am not alone and that quote really made me feel better. We all need each other and also need independent time. There is nothing wrong with that. Thank you.
Thank you, Maria! I'm so, so happy to hear about your daughter and the twins -- that's so exciting!! And yes, I feel it too -- balancing it all is really hard, and yes, we do need that time for ourselves and our own pursuits, it's just how do we do it and still meet all our other obligations, you know? I wish I had the perfect answer! It sounds like you're doing something amazing with your grandson -- I hope that goes well!
Really solid advice, Terrell.
I like how you contrasted two ways to sing the same song, and look forward to listening to them both this weekend.
I’m in the first version of that song right now (especially for running) and am just trying to enjoy these years as I hit my physical peak, then ride it down
And I'm the 2nd version, trying to find my way back into running again - just re-started again following some injuries and tangental stuff, and finally able to think about running again. Sometime don't realize how much you miss it until you start anew...
Awesome insight Terrell. ❤️
Me, too! One of my favorites!
Life changes, but we keep on running!
Hey, Been a LOOONG time. Hope you are well.
Bringing up Bruce, especially that time frame, brings back so many memories. Saw Bruce multiple times, over different album tours [The River, Born in the USA] in Asbury in what was then called The Meadowlands in the swamps of NJ, or at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on the shore and was a devoted fan during my college days then, though not so much now. You brought up the 1975-1985 compilation, what a great set of music. When I re-listen to it, brings me back to those days...
I remember even from concert to concert, because he always played everything and for 4+hours, how he could even sing a song different from one concert to the next. What I always liked most about "then Bruce" was just that, he always sang with emotion and feeling, always tellingna story through the song, even different stories depending on that night - made every concert, even when back-to-back, feel like it was a new night!
An amazing talent that brings back great memories...
Thank you for that!