tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post116062604734884205..comments2023-06-21T03:32:53.973-05:00Comments on Run4YourLife: Not ideal conditionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13655711981291694708noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160749182678271862006-10-13T09:19:00.000-05:002006-10-13T09:19:00.000-05:00Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. Doug, you'...Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. Doug, you're a hoot!!! You have experience signing photos on the toilet, do you?<BR/><BR/>Steeeve, were you hinting that you're on Mom's side? I wouldn't doubt it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160741415750927402006-10-13T07:10:00.000-05:002006-10-13T07:10:00.000-05:00Excellent reply to your mom. Sometimes those we lo...Excellent reply to your mom. Sometimes those we love simply can't be happy for us. They feel the only way to make themselves feel better is to in some way berate us for doing what we're doing. You made very good points in your reply. <BR/><BR/>Your running doesn't interfere in your life, it enhances it.<BR/><BR/>GO VIC!!L*I*S*Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727834966701714029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160737635995263572006-10-13T06:07:00.000-05:002006-10-13T06:07:00.000-05:00Vic,It's all the time you spend signing autographs...Vic,<BR/>It's all the time you spend signing autographs after the races, the bump drafting you do during a race, meetings with sponsors, appearances at Billy Bob's Running and Stomp Stores across the metropolitan Waller area, lest we forget signing those photographs while on the toilet.<BR/><BR/>Your mom will just have to get with your publicist to arrange a few minutes of your time.<BR/><BR/><BR/>dougAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160711204560848232006-10-12T22:46:00.000-05:002006-10-12T22:46:00.000-05:00I sure wish we could end the "running is bad for y...I sure wish we could end the "running is bad for you" debate once and for all! It doesn't appear that there's any way to debunk that myth. I got loads of pressure from well-intentioned friends where we used to live. So far, down here, I've only hung out with Striders so no pressure there! hahahahaha<BR/><BR/>What really matters is what you know in your heart...it sounds like you KNOW running is beneficial to your life so it doesn't matter what ANYBODY else says about it, moms included! Just keep following God's leading = )<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your comments on my blog...you are such an encouragement!! See ya on the roads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160685418076209422006-10-12T15:36:00.000-05:002006-10-12T15:36:00.000-05:00It's like they tell you on the airlines. In case o...It's like they tell you on the airlines. In case of emergency, put the oxygen mask on yourself first and then on you kids. You gotta take care of yourself, if you want to take care of your family. <BR/><BR/>Your mom will come around, just don't tell her about your heel.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160669733713784272006-10-12T11:15:00.000-05:002006-10-12T11:15:00.000-05:00I think what most people don't understand is that ...I think what most people don't understand is that for us, running is sort of like our hobby. That's not to say that we don't take it seriously, but it helps put things in perspective. Some people's hobby is watching TV, or going out to eat, or partying every weekend, or flying. Our hobby is running.<BR/><BR/>Seems like if they understood that, they'd be more understanding in general.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871245844498806529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160669467917547592006-10-12T11:11:00.000-05:002006-10-12T11:11:00.000-05:00I agree with everything everyone already said. Yo...I agree with everything everyone already said. You Mom has good intentions, but doesn't quite get it. My Mom was worried about my distances at first, but now she proudly talks to her friends about her marathoning daughter. My MIL is proud of this too, but has often told me that we did not need to have a 2nd child because of all our "activities"....please! As if it's any of her business!!!TX Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13820410810670760913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160667998765853042006-10-12T10:46:00.000-05:002006-10-12T10:46:00.000-05:00mom's have a way of reaching into our core, doing ...mom's have a way of reaching into our core, doing some jumping jacks (side stradle hops) and then leaving with everything in pieces - when all along they just want to make sure you are taking care of your self and not missing out. wouldn't it just be easier if they would just say that they love you, and the family? <BR/><BR/>for some reason people (including parents) have this weird notion that running is going to be worse for you (because it is painful at times?) than dying from a heart attack. <BR/><BR/>bottom line - mom loves ya and doesn't understand why in the world you would want to run as much/as far. <BR/><BR/>gotta love moms!Lemmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581757494308248354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160666504307796692006-10-12T10:21:00.000-05:002006-10-12T10:21:00.000-05:00well i have nothing to say on this matter because ...well i have nothing to say on this matter because instead of my family, its my friends for the most part that dont understand.<BR/><BR/>i'm a traitor, boring and selfish.<BR/><BR/>whatever.<BR/><BR/>luv ya!Junie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007938828024900942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160664746436946942006-10-12T09:52:00.000-05:002006-10-12T09:52:00.000-05:00Her heart's in the right place. BTW my mom told m...Her heart's in the right place. BTW my mom told me straight up (and she's normally a subtle person) that I needed to put running (in all forms) behind me as a result of my pneumonia/asthma trip to the hospital this summer.<BR/><BR/>It's just one of those times where I nodded my head and said "thanks; you gave me some things to think about" and went on about my day.<BR/><BR/>I don't think she has figured out yet that I'm still running...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160663329389030622006-10-12T09:28:00.000-05:002006-10-12T09:28:00.000-05:00Go Mom! No, wait...go Vic!Here's to a fit and hea...Go Mom! No, wait...go Vic!<BR/><BR/>Here's to a fit and healthy lifestyle with running as a key component.<BR/><BR/>SteeeveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160656298390880192006-10-12T07:31:00.000-05:002006-10-12T07:31:00.000-05:00Kind of reminds me of my wife back in the 80's tel...Kind of reminds me of my wife back in the 80's telling me that I ran way too much.....and many variations of it. <BR/><BR/>It's kind of funny that she's the one pushing me the most right now to get back in shape.....now telling me I don't run near enough. <BR/><BR/>Also - I never missed any of my kids functions, choir, cheering, cross country,& track. I'm very glad that I didn't miss any....lots of great memories.<BR/><BR/>(I did miss my oldest daughters 10th birthday, April 16, 1990, to run my 10th marathon, Boston. My daughter still talks about being part of my big day )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10005655.post-1160644502222243532006-10-12T04:15:00.000-05:002006-10-12T04:15:00.000-05:00Hear hear! Your mom sounds like mine: well-intent...Hear hear! Your mom sounds like mine: well-intentioned but often misinformed and thus misdirected! Does that make sense? In a nutshell - she's wrong; you're right!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996853671515635004noreply@blogger.com