Comments on: A Few Life Lessons from Running

By: Blog Segullah : The Hard is What Makes it great

Blog Segullah : The Hard is What Makes it great — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:59:39 +0000

[...] The Hard is What Makes it great I’m going to brag a little today. I finished the Chicago Marathon this weekend. Twenty-six point two miles of road, bridges, cheering fans, fluorescent signs, balloons, volunteers, music, bananas, Gu, Gatorade, water, sweat, and yes, some tears. 40,000 runners and over a million spectators crowded themselves onto the streets of the city, undeterred by the below freezing temperatures. I ran my first marathon a year ago, the same weekend. I blogged about it then too, but I just can’t get over how much I learn during this process. [...]

By: jack parler

jack parler — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:35:25 +0000

Nice post. Thanks for sharing these tips.

By: Katie C

Katie C — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:36:01 +0000

Isn’t it amazing that the physical and the spiritual are so closely tied together? My dad made us do some physically challenging bike rides growing up (like biking across the United Sates) and I was amazed at how many times I have come back to lessons learned from said trips. But the funny part is that the lessons have little to do with actual biking but more about how I approach and act upon life.

I think you are awesome and congrats on reaching your goals.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:34:30 +0000

I’m amazed that anyone can get through a race like that. It’s quite inspiring, really. I’ve never accomplished such a strenuous physical goal. I’m quite a wimp! However, you’ve always been such an inspiration to me, and once again, you’ve inspired me to at least think about it. That’s a step, right?
Congrats on finishing the race, dear friend!

By: eastcoasttransplant

eastcoasttransplant — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:34:51 +0000

“…other hard things like giving birth naturally and putting shoes on a two year old when he doesn’t want you to…”

Amen!

I’m not a marathoner (my knees prefer the low impact of an elliptical trainer after having 4 kids), but I’ve done the other two mentioned above,and all I can say is that at least you’re never in labor for a whole year.

I love my two year old. Really. And right now I’m just glad that he hasn’t tried to bite his new baby sister or throw anything at her head for almost two entire weeks.

By: Heather H.

Heather H. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:42:37 +0000

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! The race was awesome! It really couldn’t have gone any better. I finished under five hours, my two goals were met . . .to finish, in under five hours! Yeah.

I’ll write a more thorough report on my blog this week, with photos included.

By: m&m

m&m — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:15:09 +0000

I hope it went well. I’m always so impressed with marathoners.

I never did that long of a run, but I used to be an avid jogger. I miss it terribly. (Can’t now. *sniff*)

By: Shelah

Shelah — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:30:31 +0000

Heather– I can’t wait to hear your race report. I bet you’re finishing right now– I hope it went well.

By: meredith

meredith — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:34:01 +0000

good luck, heather! i’ll be thinking of you! i ran that race in 2005– it’s a great course! really beautiful and scenic!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:47:19 +0000

Good luck with the marathon! I LOVE to run. It’s the only thing which has kept me sane these past 6.5 months.

One thing I’ve learned while running is that my head quits much faster than my body does. I find that if I just crank up the music, talk or book that I’m listening to for 20 minutes or so, my head eventually gets back with it and I can meet my goal for the day. Oh, and I’ve learned just how much snack food I have to pack to satisfy my two little ones who get to ride in the jogging stroller. It’s incredible. I always run out. Always.

Be sure to let us know how it goes! I’ll be rooting for you!