tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post1501254410512491488..comments2024-02-19T03:40:56.127-08:00Comments on .: A ConfessionAngela Knottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-18477308198363881052017-05-09T21:08:13.543-07:002017-05-09T21:08:13.543-07:00So often you say what I've thought about often...So often you say what I've thought about often. And you say (write?) it so well, sometimes better than I've thought it. I thought I was weird for not liking running itself but loving the idea of running and all I get from it. I'm glad to know I'm not alone! justrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197580010516931143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-25827247247966328452012-08-16T19:49:37.285-07:002012-08-16T19:49:37.285-07:00You're totally right and I do have to remind m...You're totally right and I do have to remind myself of that. It really is a great gift to be able to run at all.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-31706007605342268392012-08-09T08:01:52.162-07:002012-08-09T08:01:52.162-07:00Im really surprised that you don't actually lo...Im really surprised that you don't actually love running. You seem to love it based on your blog. You are so religious about it.<br /><br />I'm one of those people that loves running, I've loved it my whole life. Maybe because it was the one sport that I was pretty good at? For example in the gym I despise weights and strength training, so my reward for doing that is to run at the end of strength training.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-42486249554309891182012-08-04T09:10:39.765-07:002012-08-04T09:10:39.765-07:00I enjoy racing probably more than the training. Ho...I enjoy racing probably more than the training. However, since my injury I have a new found appreciation for running and have vowed to not take it for granted like I was previously. Now I will not race as much so that I truly have something to look forward too. I also won't race as much because my coach isn't going to let me which is a whole other story. Right now I cherish every day I get to run, it is fun for me all over again (if that makes any sense). I am currently up to 600 meter repeats and I am always sad when I am almost done with them.Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-18675508470156685422012-08-03T19:42:15.397-07:002012-08-03T19:42:15.397-07:00It's always interesting to me to hear the diff...It's always interesting to me to hear the different parts of running that people enjoy more. I really like track workouts a lot, even though they're probably my most physically unpleasant workouts. Long runs are really, really hard for me mentally -- honestly, I think I just have a short attention span so breaking things up with intervals and different paces is easier for me to get through than running at a steady pace (even an easy one) for a longer period of time.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-6566361008197733872012-08-03T19:39:18.590-07:002012-08-03T19:39:18.590-07:00I think most of my frivolous fun involves really l...I think most of my frivolous fun involves really lazy things, like reading, watching movies, eating, drinking, etc. Believe it or not, I am a SUPER lazy person at heart.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-87990146008388067282012-08-03T19:37:42.813-07:002012-08-03T19:37:42.813-07:00Thanks! For some reason I've never been able t...Thanks! For some reason I've never been able to get into that zen kind of zone with running -- I pretty much can't help thinking about what I'm doing. Sometimes running faster (to a certain extent) makes it more fun for me. I think when I slow down too much, I feel all mechanically wonky for some reason. :PAngela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-17906291957814938002012-08-03T19:35:08.929-07:002012-08-03T19:35:08.929-07:00Me too!Me too!Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-85664336049990484152012-08-03T19:34:30.538-07:002012-08-03T19:34:30.538-07:00I understand what you mean about the trails. For m...I understand what you mean about the trails. For me it is SOOO much nicer to run anywhere that's a change from my usual neighborhood routes, but I don't go out of my way to do it much either because it takes too much time or because I feel silly driving somewhere in order to run. I should probably just do it more often, though!<br /><br />Yep, I have those days occasionally where everything just clicks, but they're definitely in the 5-10% range for me as well.Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-73343553014291667072012-08-03T19:27:04.445-07:002012-08-03T19:27:04.445-07:00I have way more fun running when I'm running o...I have way more fun running when I'm running on trails than on roads. It just feels less like a chore and more like exploring. Plus, the fact that I can only do it on weekends means it's a luxury and a break from running my usual routes. I also really enjoy running when everything clicks and feels just right -- like I could go on forever. However, I'm not sure what I'm feeling is really "fun" as much as, "this is really awesome." Is that the same thing? <br /><br />I probably feel that way (fun/awesome) about 5-10% of the time though. The rest of the time, I completely agree with you -- I'm relying on the running-related reasons (not running itself) to push me along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-1967257569172996902012-08-03T15:55:13.697-07:002012-08-03T15:55:13.697-07:00I also love running in the rain and running while ...I also love running in the rain and running while it's hot out. If it's 70F out on the track, I'm wearing a sweatshirt while doing tempo pace.Joseph H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12661375498310805990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-16395052399726004812012-08-03T15:51:12.074-07:002012-08-03T15:51:12.074-07:00I agree with all of your above points but I also l...I agree with all of your above points but I also like the physical discomfort or pain of it as well. Feeling pain while running means that I'm challenging myself in some way (longer distance, faster, hills). It is this pain that makes me feel alive. Second to the pain of running while running is when I feel sore the next day (not injured though) because it means that I pushed myself harder than my body was accustomed to, that it will heal stronger, and I will get faster next time.Joseph H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12661375498310805990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-36164374879720319962012-08-03T11:41:48.848-07:002012-08-03T11:41:48.848-07:00Nice post. I think I agree, at least in part, with...Nice post. I think I agree, at least in part, with everything you said here. Running isn't always a pleasant thing and sometimes it's really hard and horrible. I think I'm able to enjoy the physical act of running because I run 80% of mileage at 10 minutes miles or slower...I'm just out there putting one foot in front of the other. It's like meditating while moving. :)ReneighRunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691069301215494952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-45155571929014282482012-08-03T10:56:15.586-07:002012-08-03T10:56:15.586-07:00I enjoy the physical act of running when it doesn&...I enjoy the physical act of running when it doesn't hurt...injury-hurt not hard work hurt. <br /><br />Just curious...what do you do for frivolous fun?XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576247921509925121.post-53908964857029751762012-08-03T10:49:38.821-07:002012-08-03T10:49:38.821-07:00I enjoy the physical act of running, but I also en...I enjoy the physical act of running, but I also enjoy it most when I haven't been able to do it for a while, e.g. coming back from injury. I don't LOVE the act of running, period, full-stop, because if did, I wouldn't hate the treadmill with a fiery passion. Come to think of it, I also don't love track workouts; I tend to like long runs, the longer the better, where I can just be outside and chill out for a while. So maybe I like the act of running more than I like it as a sport? Or something? <br /><br />Cycling, though, is one where I don't really enjoy the act but love the benefits of being associated with it, much as you describe for running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com