| » Tues: "I just got done listening to your podcast (#8, I think), where you talked about running for fun vs. running for a goal. Sounds like you're walking yo..." » Kevin: "Good call - You've already got the check on the bucket list. Half-marathons and shorter are much more pleasurable and considerably less strain on the ..." » kristen: "makes sense! who wants to pursue a goal if it holds no allure? much better to focus on what you DO want to do and enjoy it. i must confess that i shal..." » missfee: "what they all said and homework was never fun..." » M-H: "Just echoing what your mother says (oh gee, how'd that happen?). Learning how to make the most of your life (rather than just fitting lots of stuff in..." » JayDub: "A good decision. Discipline without joy is just misery. Running is a good thing and we can spoil that sometimes. Now you get to run because you want t..." » Carrie: "You need to take care of yourself and your body. This sounds like just the right decision. You have permission to not run any marathons -- this year o..." » Tricia: "Congratulations on listening to yourself to make a good decision. Take care of that body so that it will work well for a long time! Jeff and I prett..." » Max: "Good for you, Kris--I totally see what you mean about it seeming like a chore (or worse, an obligation). Run when you want and how much you want--what..." » Mom: "You are truly a big girl now. I'm so proud you made that decision! I cringe everytime I read your posts and there is an ache or pain. You are at a ..." » Linda: "Smart + brave + relieved + happy = the best decision for you. That's how you know it was the right thing to do. Soo smart!..." » Ailsa: "Only seriously uncool people run the same race twice. You're hipster. You've got a bicycle now! Running is supposed to be fun and empowering and if it..." » RoseRed: "Even if you never run another marathon, you have still run a marathon! A MARATHON! You ran a marathon! That is so amazing, and you are in a pretty sma..." » 1funkyknitwit: "Kris believe it or not I do follow your running jargon and I have to say I find you inspiring. The fact you write about it and make it all public, the..." » wen: "I totally agree! When it stops being fun, you need to go back to the basics and just run with no agenda - just because you can. Good luck!..." » Josh: "I think you've got your head in the right space. You don't run a marathon because you have to, you run it because you want to. Because it's a goal y..." » eileen: "I think you made a great decision. I basically retired from marathons due to injury. You can still do 10K or half marathons that are a commitment an..." » Emma: "As you know, it gets hairy out there on the marathon track. I cannot imagine doing it, when you don't want it with your whole heart. I've made myself ..." » drk: "You have lots of challenges to look forward to with Tiffany, and I think you can set yourself a whole heap of new goals around her, and have fun doing..." » Cheryl: "Thank you for the invite. I'll keep an eye out for you on there...." » RoseRed: "But does she crochet? Heh heh!..." » Kris: "I use RunKeeper to track my runs, and then each week I just manually total it up. I didn't realise Fitocracy was still closed. I got in via an invite ..." » Cheryl: "Any idea how I can get an invite to Fitocracy? I submitted a request months and months ago but I haven't got one yet...." » Cheryl: "Happy to contribute to the podcast depending on what you're after. I've enjoyed your updates throughout the year and this year I'm doing my own 1000k..." » Geoff: "Congrats on crossing the 1000km mark. Glad you are getting better and able to start your training for the marathon...." » Geoff: "1,000 is a nice round number - and your first marathon... an awesome year! Are you going to run another one later in the year too? You should be able ..." » Max: "I tried it as well on my Sunday run. I don't think I was always correct in my form, but there did seem to be a little less pain in my legs/knees after..." » Kevin: "I tried it this morning -- It's not actually unlike the Wii Fit "strength exercise" stuff. We'll see...I am a big fan of the Vibrams. ..." » Kristen: "People still thought that women couldn't/shouldn't run more than half a mile in the 1960's? Really? Stuff like this still blows my mind. ..." » psorr: "Awesome - Gold Coast should be a blast. A race is far more fun when you have more than two spectators at the finish!..." » witchkitty: "Well done! Congratulations :)!..." » eileen: "the pics look great! love the ones with the Opera House in the background...." » Ailsa: "I piked almost completely this week. I was the sorest I've ever been after a run this week, and when I did the first day of the fitness class I had ba..." » Kris: "Rodd: "That's a good T-shirt! What's she talking about!!" :)..." » mom: "I LOVE Rodd! The very fact that he ran a half-marathon in that GOD-AWFUL Fair tee shirt impresses me......." » Rachel: "Thanks, I think I need to read some stuff rather than guessing......" » Kris: "Thanks! We used Jeff Galloway's Half Marathon - To Finish program, I think. Or it may have been from one of his books. One of his, anyway...." » Rachel: "You absolutely have my sympathy for running in that heat. It was SO HOT that day. Congrats too to Mr Snook for his very first HM. I have plans to do C..." » Ailsa: "I know that feeling - my husband sometimes comes with me on my runs and always lopes off ahead into the distance. I feel I'm doing the the baby elepha..." » Rachel: "Who cares that the Mr runs faster YOU RAN A MARATHON this year. ..." » Tricia: "Great work! I can empathize with your frustration - I was a faster runner than Jeff until he actually started running more and doing speedwork this y..." » Rachel: "I sure will. Really enjoyed the run even if it was kinda crazy with so very many people there. Thank you for your inspiration. xxx..." » Rache: "I too am glad you're back pounding the pavements. Just to let you know, due in part to your inspiration I ran my first City2Surf today. 1h28m30s. I wa..." » Sarah: "I'm glad to hear that your feeling better!..." » Kris: "I always quote the running part first. So two minutes running, then one minute walking...." » Ptinutz: "When do you speak of a 2:1 ratio, is it walking:running or running:walking?..." » elma: "Just wept and laughed my way through your report. I've missed your podcasts for months now and was pleased to hear your voice again on the SlowRunner..." » Emma: "Well done. Excellent debut in difficult conditions. Welcome to the club, marathoner. Now, whenever you face something scary, you can think "Yes, but i..." » Barb: "We are all so proud of you Kris. What a great race report. You rocked it...." » Kathy: "You are my HERO!!!! Way to go!..." |
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