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Comment on Running Past Adversity by blacketts

blacketts — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:51:32 +0000

Great article, Tim. Jolene’s story is truly inspiring.

Comment on Racing. Easy as 1, 2, 3…and 4? by michaeljohngreene

michaeljohngreene — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:50:04 +0000

Excellent advice. I had foot surgery two years ago and one year ago I started running again. But I really can’t run, I have to alternate running with walking. So when I do my 4 1/2 mile loop, I plan out how I will alternate walking and running for the first 1 1/2 and for the second 1 1/2 and for the third 1 1/2. Having each segment different gives me a goal and keeps me focused and makes it easier for me to complete my workout.

Good luck to all that run the Saguaro National Monument race, I love that race and hope one day to be able to do it again.

Comment on Running Time? by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:55:56 +0000

Thanks Chris, do you think it would be too much to advocate for 1-year age groups? I would support such a movement…HA!

The age group divisions are a great way to feed the competitive fire and gauge yourself against your peers and fellow runners. My team, The Slow Old Goats (http://tucsoncitizen.com/run/2009/06/16/because-goats-rule-obviously/) will challenge the fast guys in some of the 5K’s in Tucson. We do it on a cumulative time basis, only they have to count their top 5 finishers, while we count 4. It levels the playing field and gives us ‘old’ guys a chance to talk some smack! We compete for drinks, and somewhat related to my post, not only do the young guys have no wisdom, they often have a lack of $$ to pay their debts. But we have the wisdom to share…and to keep a running tab!
Good running Chris!

Comment on Running Time? by Chris Conboy

Chris Conboy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:18:03 +0000

Thanks Tim. I can relate to that article and your follow-up comment. I too had a long (20+ years) layoff from running and started again last summer. The thing that helps me is that all of the road races I run have age groups with 5 year increments. I know that can’t compete with 20-somethings in a 5K or a 10K but it is nice to have your age group as a measuring stick to guage your times by in competition.

Comment on Running Time? by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:18:23 +0000

Thanks Karen. I see it often as people come back to running after a long layoff. An urge to compete/train at the same level as before can be frustrating and often leads to not doing anything at all. But once past that, you’re right, there is satisfaction in the ‘just doing’.

Comment on Running Time? by Karen Nelson

Karen Nelson — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:38:34 +0000

Ahhhh… Time! Time can be a wonderful thing — as in allowing time to mull things over — or it can be a ravaging thing — as in what it does to living things (like our bodies)! I have the benefit of never being in competition in any individual sporting events (as long as you don’t count baton twirling!) and so anything I do today is just great! Glad you have gotten over the then and now thing! Part of growing older and wiser, yes?

Comment on Running Time? by Tim Bentley

Tim Bentley — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:55:28 +0000

I too have those dreams, although it has been some time since I have run a :61 quarter. Maybe if I broke it into smaller increments? I could probably run a :61 quarter 100 meters at a time... Thanks for the comment Mike. Mike can also be found here: http://tucsoncitizen.com/run/2009/07/07/why-we-run/

Comment on Running Time? by michaeljohngreene

michaeljohngreene — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:19:49 +0000

I frequently dream that I am running, not to or from anything, only running. As I am a part of the “used-to” generation, last night I was delighted to dream that I ran a 61 second quarter mile. As for finding time, I manage to squeeze in some running, but I can’t seem to find the time to go and get new shoes. Mine have a hole in the sole and I keep thinking there are rocks in my shoe, but then I remember that my toe is touching the ground.

Comment on Running’s Summer Essentials by water and fuel

water and fuel — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:23 +0000

water and fuel…

Can point me to other similar posts on water and fuel? Really appreciate it. Thanks….

Comment on Cool Running on the Rillito by Baby name meaning and origin for Rillito

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