tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post2917304194232940345..comments2024-01-31T13:17:56.137-05:00Comments on Living the Dream: What If I Didn't Race?fancy nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11645116527352135569noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-69913786385732450722014-06-27T12:38:19.492-04:002014-06-27T12:38:19.492-04:00i'm in this boat now...laying low on races- ca...i'm in this boat now...laying low on races- cape cod was the last one i've had and will continue to be last one (i think) until August. At first it can be refreshing to just do runs on your own time with out a direction, BUT speaking from experience, if you go too long its hard to stay motivated. Sounds like you'll at least have some to look forward to, just scaled down to be a smaller # Lisa Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922353571818312472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-56073340373607462132014-06-19T06:45:50.220-04:002014-06-19T06:45:50.220-04:00Done it and with no regret. Knowing when racing ha...Done it and with no regret. Knowing when racing has to take a back seat or at least share the front is a good thing. Especially with family.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-10137469370249010072014-06-18T17:50:26.876-04:002014-06-18T17:50:26.876-04:00I really needed a mental break from running and tr...I really needed a mental break from running and training after NYC Marathon last year. So I barely run all winter. Now I'm excited to get back into training for something, since I really haven't been doing much of anything without having a set goal to motivate me. It's totally okay to take a break if you need one!Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-83198602367336009262014-06-18T12:14:52.826-04:002014-06-18T12:14:52.826-04:00I totally understand. It is often hard to balance ...I totally understand. It is often hard to balance racing, training and family plus other things in life. I tend to try to stick to one race a month and that works for me. Just do what feels right to you.Betsyhttp://www.theeverydaywarrior.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-75424533516453926372014-06-18T08:13:39.372-04:002014-06-18T08:13:39.372-04:00Taking some time to step back and evaluate is neve...Taking some time to step back and evaluate is never a bad thing in my book. Take a little time off and get where you need to be mentally!Alysia @ Slim Sanityhttp://slimsanity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-77511561566731789952014-06-18T07:52:48.585-04:002014-06-18T07:52:48.585-04:00I've had years that I ran a race every month. ...I've had years that I ran a race every month. This year, I have 4. All year. I think I like it better this way. :)<br />Luckily, I don't have trouble staying motivated to run when I don't have a race coming up.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271689790901298760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-62857755773428921822014-06-18T07:25:28.957-04:002014-06-18T07:25:28.957-04:00We have so many kid's activities, sports oblig...We have so many kid's activities, sports obligations with 2 high schoolers and 1 middle schooler that it gets reaaaaallly crazy on the weekends. I still try to schedule the races I can . . . . I like my kids to see the sports/fitness/competition thing can be with them for a lifetime . . . . my husband will often make them wake up early to come cheer, reminding them that their mother does it for them :-)The Fit Forkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806186806288507372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-41473823946391499062014-06-18T07:08:07.755-04:002014-06-18T07:08:07.755-04:00i have had to cut back to one or two runs a month ...i have had to cut back to one or two runs a month instead of every weekend due to financial reasons. when i made the decision i was convinced i wouldnt run ever, the booking of a race in my mind meant that i would train for that race during the week. But i think what i have found is: 1) i dont beat myself up if i dont run every day 2) i run faster because my legs recover 3) have a a bit of a social life and can see friends and family on my off weekends. if you are choosing to lay off the running for bigger things like your family and friends i think you will be all the better for it. XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-83966180036707048692014-06-18T06:51:16.646-04:002014-06-18T06:51:16.646-04:00I get it, Nancy... my running is always there but ...I get it, Nancy... my running is always there but I will race more or less depending on what is going on. Do what you need to do!Laura @ Mommy Run Fasthttp://mommyrunfast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127204702177748392.post-34998018240675053942014-06-18T05:28:02.145-04:002014-06-18T05:28:02.145-04:00I had put running on hold back in 2012 after a few...I had put running on hold back in 2012 after a few blisters and me realizing my body just wasn't ready to do anything longer than a 10 K. The hardest part was convincing myself to give it up completely when the dr told me I had a sprained ankle and I shouldn't be "running" anymore. I've put on 40 pounds since I've stopped running. SlimDownForLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544284712421718627noreply@blogger.com